SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again, and that means it’s time to look for adventure — maybe something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining. Take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the adventure going all weekend long!
Watch TGIF Show co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their weekend picks:
Weekend events | Aug. 5-7
Art
- Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | SUMA Plein Air Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
- Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Southern Utah Art Invitational Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
- Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Textures of Life Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 55 S. University Ave., St. George
- Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Willy the Kid: Shakespeare Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Special Collections, Southern Utah University Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, TBD | “Snapshot 1880s: The Way Our Pioneers Worked in Washington County” | Admission: Free, donations accepted | Location: Gallery 35, 35 Main St., St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pastels by Arlene Braithwaite | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theater, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Watercolor Society Art Exhibition | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, 11:45 a.m. | Curtain Call Luncheon | Admission: $17.50-$20 | Location: Southern Utah University Alumni House, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m. | The Big Latch On St. George | Admission: Free | Location: 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George
Entertainment
- Friday, 7 p.m. | “Ramona Quimby” | Admission: $17-$23| Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- Friday, 8:45 p.m. | “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” | Admission: $48-$83 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
- Friday, 9 p.m. | George Dollar Movie: “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” | Admission: $1 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, times vary | Neil Simon Festival | Admission: $21-$26 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- Saturday, 2 p.m. | “Ramona Quimby” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Joseph Smith: Praise to the Man” | Admission: Free, donations appreciated | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | “Tarzan” | Admission: $48-$89 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
- Sunday 7-9 p.m. | Neil Simon Variety Show | Admission: Free, suggested donation of $10 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
Family
- Friday, 10:30 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Washington City Branch, 220 N. 300 East, Washington City
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time With Mrs. Mann | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, St. George Branch, 88 W. 100 South, St. George
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Moms n’ Tots Playtime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Hurricane Branch, 36 S. 300 West, Hurricane
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo | Admission: Adults, $12; children 5-11, $8 | Location: Ruby’s Inn, 26 S. Main St., Bryce Canyon City
- Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. | Veyo Rodeo | Admission: Adults, $5; kids 6-12, $3; kids under 6, free | Location: Veyo Rodeo Grounds, Chad Ranch Road, Veyo
- Friday-Sunday, starts at noon Friday and runs until 6 p.m. Sunday | St. George Board Game Convention | Admission: $45 for weekend pass; $35 for youth weekend pass, ages 12-17 | Day passes: $20, Friday; $25 Saturday; $20 Sunday | Location: Hilton Garden Inn (next to the Dixie Center St. George), 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Kane County Fair Opens | Admission: Free; some events may vary | Location: Carroll Event Arena, Highway 89 in Orderville
- Saturday, 4-8 p.m. | Luau Beach Party | Admission: $1-$20 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
Food/crafts/vendors
- Saturday, 8 a.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Festival of Flavors | Admission: $12-$24 | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
Fundraisers/community service
- Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bread of Life Community Kitchen | Admission: Free | Location: 2569 N. Freeway Drive, Cedar City
- Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
- Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bowling for P.A.W.S. | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Sunset West Bowling Center, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Sunday, 12:30 p.m. | Sunday Feast | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
Music
- Friday, 6 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: D.U.B.S. BBQ, 1812 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Art Cowles | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Gunlock County | Admission: TBD | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
Night life/social
- Friday, 6-11 p.m. | “Back to School George” George Streetfest | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Historic Downtown St. George
- Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Antzos and DJ Looot Dance Party | Admission: No cover | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City
- Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
- Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Night of the Hollywood Stars Potluck and Dance | Admission: $10; Kanarraville residents, free | Location: Cobble Crest Dance Hall, 200 South 300 East, Kanarraville
- Saturday, 8 p.m. PDT | Casapoolooza: Phoenix | Admission: Free | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
Outdoors/active
- Saturday, 1 p.m. | Kolob Days | Admission: Lunch $6 a plate | Location: Kolob Community Center and Cemetary, 22 miles north of Virgin on Kolob Terrace Road
- Saturday, sunset | Summer Star Party | Admission: $5 | Location: Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks National Monument
NOTE: Changes in scheduled events may arise without notice to St. George News; links and contact information are provided for your convenience in confirming details.
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