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 Amy talk about their weekend picks:
See video top of this listing.
Weekend events | Sept. 14- Sept. 16
Art
- Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Arrowhead Gallery featured artist reception | Admission: Free | Location: Arrowhead Gallery, 68 E. Tabernacle Street, St. George.
- Friday-Saturday; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday noon to 5 p.m. | Vietnam Veterans: Art Beyond Combat | Admission: Free | Location: Z-Arts: Zion Arts and Humanities Council 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale, Utah.
- Friday-Saturday; Friday 3 p.m., Saturday 10 p.m. | Third Annual DSU Cello Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie State College, Eccles Fine Arts Building, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Art Exhibition: Astrophotography | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | SUMA: Sculptor Exhibition: James Surls | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
Education/enlightenment
- Friday 6-8 p.m. | Wheel Thrown Pottery Class | Admission: $30 | Location: The Tilted Kiln, 215 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Friday, noon to 2 p.m. | Library Expo 2018 | Admission: Free | Location: Rocky Vista University, 255 E. Center St., Ivins.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Energy Healing Conference 2018 | Admission: $35 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, 3-7 p.m. | Introduction to the Annie Sloan Method | Admission: $100 | Location: Jen’s Furniture Rehab, 37 E. St George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 9:15-10:30 a.m. | Red Rock Rattlers | Admission: Free | Location: 446 W. 100 South, St. George.
Entertainment
- Thursday-Saturday; Thursday-Friday 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | “South Pacific” | Admission: adult $23, senior $21, student $17, family $76 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington.
- Thursday-Saturday; Thursday 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m. | Red Rocks Improv Festival | Admission: $7 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Friday, 2 p.m. | “Othello”: Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: $50 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
- Friday, 8 p.m. | “Matilda” | Admission: $29-$106 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | “Cinderella” | Admission: $29-$96 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. | R’Oktoberfest | Admission: Free | Location: Brian Head Resort – Giant Steps, 329 S. Hwy U-143, Brian Head.
- Saturday, 7-9:30 p.m. | House of Wax (1953) in 3-D | Admission: $6.50 | Location: Megaplex Theatres, 905 S. Main St., St. George.
Family
- Thursday-Saturday, 6 p.m. | Dixie Roundup Rodeo | Admission: Adult $10, children $5, children age 2 and under free | Location: Dixie Sun Bowl, 150 S. 400 East, St George.
- Saturday, 7:45 a.m. to noon | Walk with DOVE in rodeo parade | Admission: Free | Location: E. Tabernacle St., St George.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Saying thank you: Making cards for first responders | Admission: Free | Location: St George Branch Library, 88 W. 100 South, St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Dog, Puppy, Cat & kitten Adoption Event | Admission: Free | Location: PetSmart, 15 S. River Road, St. George.
- Saturday, 5-8 p.m. | Strut Your Mutt | Admission: Donation | Location: Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab.
Food/vendors/crafts
- Friday, 3-5 p.m. | GrandStories Literacy Program Kick-Off Event | Admission: Free | Location: The Retreat at Sunbrook, 359 N. Dixie Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | The Farmers’ Market | Admission: Free | Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, noon to 3:15 p.m. | MaLuxe by Marie Nohr Runway | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m. | Burgers, Bikes and Bands | Admission: Free | Location: Red Acre Farm, 2322 W. 4375 North, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Sweet Pea – Farm to Table | Admission: $75 | Location: Sweet Pea Farm & Orchard, 136 S. 600 West, Parowan.
Music
- Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Red Rock Bowl soft launch featuring Josh Larsen | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive.
- Friday, 8 p.m. | For Royce | Admission: Free | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday; Friday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 8:30 p.m. PDT | “Nitro Express” | Admission: Free | Location: River Lounge, Virgin River Casino, 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.
- Friday-Sunday; Friday-Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday 8:30 p.m. PDT | “Kid and Nick Show” | Admission: Free, 21+ | Location: Skydome Lounge, Casablanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Saturday, 8:30 PDT | Corazón de Maná | Admission: $15-$35, 21+ | Location: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Live Music by LOTTiE | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Saturday, noon | Organ Recitals | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St George.
- Saturday, 6-10 p.m. | Cedar Music Fest | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown Cedar City, University Blvd. Cedar City.
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Satellite Salon Series | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah University, Thorley Recital Hall, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Friday Night Party with DJ Janelle | Admission: Free | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Foam Dance | Admission: Free | Location: SUU Student Programming Board, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday; Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | What Women Want Expo | Admission: Adult $5, children free | Location: The Dixie Center Exhibit Hall, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George.
- Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Sunday Brunch – Featuring IG Winery | Admission: $26.59 – $37.23 | Location: The Ledges of St. George, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George.
Outdoor/active/sporting
- Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Over the Edge with Habitat for Humanity | Admission: Raise $1,000 | Location: Habitat for Humanity Of Southwest Utah ReStore, 835 S. Bluff St., St. George.
- Friday, 8-10:30 a.m. | Boys Chase Girls – Reunion Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Crosby Family Confluence Park, 1850 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
- Friday, 6 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball: DSU vs. Western State Colorado | Admission: $9, seniors $6 | Location: DSU Gymnasium, 225 S. 700 East, St George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Liv Autumn Harvest | Admission: Free | Location: Rapid Cycling, 705 N. Bluff St., St. George.
- Saturday, 6 p.m. | DSU Football, Trailblazers vs. New Mexico Highlands | Admission: $9 | Location: Dixie Trailblazer Stadium, 501-551 S. 700 East, St. George.
- Saturday, 7-11 a.m. | Hurricane Half Marathon and 5K | Admission: $30-$55 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Saturday-Sunday, times vary | Steel challenge | Admission: Adult $50, children $25 | Location: Iron County Shooting Range, 581 N. Main St., Cedar City.
- Sunday, 10 a.m. | Kundalini Yoga | Admission: Free for members | Location: VASA Fitness, 484 N. Mall Drive, St. George.
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