SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure – whether it’s 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 at the top of this listing.

Weekend events | May 21-23

Art           

• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Artist Reception for Jack Grosko | Admission: Free | Location: Arrowhead Gallery ETC, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Portals and Pathways | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Three Mormon Towns | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Jack Grosko | Admission: Free | Location: Arrowhead Gallery ETC, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Observations: People and Stories Visualized by Stewart Seidman | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Chalk Paint Bring Your Own Piece Workshop | Admission: $95 | Location: Reclaimed, 37 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 1-4 p.m. | Community Creates: Stencil Making | Admission: $20 | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
• Sunday, 4-6 p.m. | Creative ART SPA: Mirrored Drawing | Admission: $34 | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.

Education/enlightenment

• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Concealed Carry Class | Admission: $65 | Location: Hampton Inn St. George, 53 N. River Road, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Gaia Rising | Admission: $75 | Location: Kanab Center, 20 N. 100 East, Kanab.
• Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Mastering Peace: Guided Sound Meditation Meetup | Admission: $11 | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.

Entertainment                  

• Friday, starting at 7 p.m. | Te Fano O Te Ra Polynesian Dance Recital | Admission: $10 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Electric Comedy Presents | Admission: $5-$30 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Friday, 8-10 p.m. | Open Mic Night & Jam Session | Admission: $10 | Location: Studio Siva Pasefika, 1025 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Friday, starting at 8:45 p.m. | Annie Opening | Admission: $45-$113 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée at 2 p.m.), starting at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, starting at 6 p.m. | The Full Monty | Admission: $10-$35 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Annie Get Your Gun | Admission: $22 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | Mamma Mia! | Admission: $10 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 144 Lion Blvd., Springdale.
• Saturday, starting at 8:45 p.m. | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Opening | Admission: $45-$113 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.

Family

• Saturday, 10-11 a.m. | Youth Safety Seminar | Admission: Free | Location: Bobby Lawrence Karate, 1397 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Stucki Farms Pool Party | Admission: $5 | Location: The Resort at Stucki Farms, 5015 S. Cattail Way, Washington City.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Teen Leadership Workshop | Admission: $10 | Location: TurningLeaf Wellness Center, 1240 E. 100 South, Building 23 #204, St. George.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Montessori Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Montessori Academy, 1160 N. 645 West, Washington City.

Foods/vendors/charity

• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | May Farmhouse Market | Admission: Free | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
• Friday, noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Ultimate Home & Outdoor Recreation Expo | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmers Market Opening Day | Admission: Free | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Downtown Year Round Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown Farmers Market, 45 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.

Music

• Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 7 p.m. to midnight PST | TJ Tyler | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: Free | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive #24, St. George.
• Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight | Apollo’s Army/The Robot’s Guide to Living | Admission: $5 | Location: Blues Katz Rock n Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.
• Saturday, 8:30-10 p.m. | Josh Larsen | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Reality Check | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Saturday and Sunday, 6-8 p.m. | Gilbert Bonilla | Admission: Free | Location: Under Canvas Zion, 3955 Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.
• Sunday, starting at 3 p.m. MST | Los Dos Carnales/Voz de Mando/Nicolas Garcia | Admission: $80 | Location: Mesquite MX, 970 Peppermill Palms Blvd., Littlefield.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Cedar City Bike to Work Day | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | St. George Bike to Work Day | Admission: Free | Location: Crosby Family Confluence Park, 1850 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Washington City Bike to Work Day | Admission: Free | Location: Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park, 965 S. Washington Fields Drive, Washington City.
• Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Southwest Tech Car & Truck Show | Admission: Free | Location: Southwest Technical College, 510 W. 800 South #5, Cedar City.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Country Dance Night with DJ Lance | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST | Mesquite Motor Mania | Admission: Free | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. | Adult Prom Night 2021 | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: One & Only, 64 N. 800 East #2, St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Saturday, 5:30-11:30 a.m. | Sand Hollow Triathlon | Admission: $105-$160 | Location: Sand Hollow State Park, 3351 Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Ride the Gap | Admission: $80-$110 | Location: Parowan City Park, 50 W. Center St., Parowan.
• Saturday, 8-9 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $10 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 8-10:30 a.m. | SGO Expo Day: Mountain Biking | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Recreation Center, 285 S. 400 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 10-11 a.m. | Belly Dance in the Park | Admission: $12 | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 6:30-8 p.m. | Bowling Pin Shoot | Admission: $7 | Location: Rowdy’s Range, 610 N. Industrial Road, St. George.

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