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. 21- Sept. 23
Art
- Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Frontier Homestead Special Exhibit: by Mya Lixian Gosling | Admission: $4 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Jerry Anderson’s Private Studio | Admission: Free | Location: Silver Reef Ghost Town, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds.
- 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-Saturday noon to 6 p.m. | Dr. Trupti Gokani: Connect with Your Brain | Admission: $150| Location: Red Mountain Resort, 1275 Red Mountain Circle, Ivins.
- Saturday 7-8:30 p.m. | Live Spirit Connection Event with Salt Lake Medium Jo’Anne Smith | Admission: $42 | Location: St. George Hampton Inn, 53 N. River Road, St. George.
Entertainment
- Friday-Saturday; 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.
- Friday, 2 p.m. | “An Iliad”: Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: $54 | 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, 9-11:30 p.m.| Free Movie in the Park – McLintock| Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | “Prince of Egypt” | Admission: $29-$96 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Saturday, 3 to 10 p.m. | Pride of Southern Utah – Pride festival | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 E., St. George.
Family
- Thursday-Saturday; Thursday, 5-8 p.m., Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 a.m to 4 p.m. | Santa Clara Swiss Days | Admission: Free | Location: Santa Clara City, 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara.
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Living History at Silver Reef Ghost town| Admission: Free | Location: Silver Reef Ghost Town, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds.
- Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. | Opening day at Staheli Family Farm | Admission: $5 | Location: 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington.
- Saturday, 7-10 p.m.| Free Movie in the Park – Cars 3| Admission: Free | Location: LaVerkin City, 435 N. Main St., LaVerkin.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | St. George Bicycle Collective Parking Lot Sale | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Bicycle Collective, 70 W. St., George Blvd., St. George.
Food/vendors/crafts
- Saturday 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Southwest Symphony Gala 2018, “An evening in Tuscany”| Admission: $150 | Location: The Ledges of St. George, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George.
- Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.| Emergency Preparedness Fair| Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West Hurricane.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. | Downtown Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free | Location: IG Winery, 45 W. University Blvd. Cedar City.
- Saturday, noon to 5.pm. | Duck Creek – Oktoberfest | Admission: Free | Location: Duck on in Saloon, 56 Movie Ranch Road, Duck Creek Village.
Music
- Friday, 7:30-9 p.m. | A Grand Night for Singing | Admission: $15 | Location: Cox Auditorium, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
- Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Piano concert by Kerri Henderson | Admission: Free | Location: 18 S. Main St., St. George.
- Friday 7 p.m. | Washburn Family Bluegrass Band | Admission: Suggested Donation $5 | Location: Community Presbyterian Church, 2279 N. Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City.
- Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Live Performance: Iain Matthews| Admission: $18 | Location: 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Live Music by Mikalene Ipson | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Friday-Sunday; Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday 8:30 p.m. | Randy Anderson Band | Admission: Free. Must be 21+ | Location: River Lounge, Virgin River Casino, 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.
- Friday-Sunday; Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday 8:30 p.m. | Terry Wayne Project | Admission: Free. Must be 21+ | Location: Skydome Lounge, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. | A Night with Buddy & Roy | Admission: $15. Must be 21+ | Location: Casablanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Saturday 7 -8:30 p.m. | Chenille Saunders | Admission: Free | Location: 18 S. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Reality Check live at Mike’s Tavern | Admission: $5 cover. | Location: 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | Heartbeat City | Admission: $15, VIP, $30. Must be 21+ | Location: Casablanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Comedy Night @ Toadz| Admission: $5 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
- Friday, 7-10 p.m. | Bombay Nights – Open Mic Night | Admission: Free | Location: Bombay Cafe, 64 N. Main, Cedar City.
- Friday, 6:30-8 p.m. | Neon Dance featuring The Boy Band Project | Admission: Free | Location: STC Ballroom, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 7-11 p.m. 7 p.m. rated PG, 9 p.m. rated R | Improv Dixie – Live Comedy | Admission: $7 in advance, $15 at the door | Location: Comfort Suites Hotel, 175 N. 1000 East, St George.
- Saturday, 8-9:20 p.m. | Office Lounge Comedy Night – Rio Hallman | Admission: $10 | Location: The Office Lounge, 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
Outdoor/active/sporting
- Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Flow Flow Class by Cody Gower (film shoot) | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown Yoga SG, 50 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Friday, 3 p.m. to Saturday, 4 p.m. | Ladies Navajo Lake Ride| Admission: Free | Location: Red Rock Bicycle Company, 446 W. 100 South, St. George.
- Saturday, all day | National Park – Free entry day | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument, Brian Head, Zion National Park Glen Canyon.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Dixie Gun & Fish Range Day | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Gun & Fish, 1090 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
- Saturday, 6-7 p.m. | Fall Equinox Observation | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan Gap Petroglyphs, Parowan.
- Saturday, 6 p.m. | DSU Football: DSU vs. South Dakota Mines | Admission: $9, seniors $6 | Location: Dixie Trailblazer Stadium, 501-551 S. 700 East, St. George.
- Saturday, 6-11 a.m. | Spirit Run | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Band mountaintop, Kanarraville. Finish: 440 N. Paiute Drive, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 1 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball: SUU vs. Idaho State | Admission: $3 – $5 | Location: SUU, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Sunday, 1 p.m. | Men’s Soccer: DSU vs. Regis | Admission: $9, seniors $6 | Location: Dixie Trailblazer Stadium, 501-551 S. 700 East, St. George.
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