SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for something fun to do, take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the fun going all weekend long.
See TGIF Show Co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their picks for the weekend: Click play above
And then find the full rundown right here to help you get started planning a great weekend. Click on any of the links below for event details and additional information.
Weekend events | Aug. 7-9
Art
- One X One Exhibit | When: Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum Gallery, Dixie State University, 155 S. University Ave., St. George
- Artist Reception with James Cowlin | When: Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Admission: $0-$3 | Location: The Powell Museum, 6 N. Lake Powell Boulevard, Page, Arizona
- The Many Facets of the West Art Exhibit | When: Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- Art Exhibition: Southern Utah Watercolor Society | When: Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-9290
- Adams Theatre Farewell Art Exhibit | When: Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre lobby, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Cedar City Art Walk | When: Friday-Sunday, times vary | Admission: Free | Location: Various Cedar City locations, see map
Education
- Native American Heritage Days | When: Friday, all day | Admission: Free, park fees apply | Location: North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park | Telephone: 928-638-7739
- St. George Live Historic Tours | When: Friday-Saturday, starts 10 a.m. | Admission: $3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 200 N. Main St., St. George
- Veggie Gardening | When: Saturday, 10 a.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive
Entertainment
- “Fiddler on the Roof” | When: Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. | Admission: $14.45-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- “Sister Act” | When: Friday, 8:45 p.m. | Admission: $22.50-$69.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
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New American Playwrights Project | When: Friday-Saturday | Admission: $10 | Location: SUU Auditorium Theatre, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Neil Simon Festival | When: Friday-Saturday, times vary | Admission: $21-$26 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- Ruby’s Inn Rodeo | When: Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Admission: $8-$12 | Location: Ruby’s Inn Rodeo Grounds, Bryce Canyon City
- “Bridge to Terabithia” | When: Saturday, 7 p.m. | Admission: $14.45-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Symphony of the Canyons at the North Rim | When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Admission: Free, Park fees apply | Location: Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Lodge
- “Disney’s When You Wish” | When: Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | Admission: $22.50-$69.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- Utah Shakespeare Festival | When: Friday-Sunday, times vary | Admission: Varies | Location: Cedar City, see event schedule
- Old Western Movie | When: Friday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Parry’s Lodge Old Barn Theater 89 E. Center St., Kanab
Family
- Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | When: Friday, 11 a.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
- Movies in the Park — “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” | When: Friday, vendors at 6 p.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Veteran’s Park, 111 N. 100 East, Washington City
- Movies in the Park — “Mulan” | When: Friday, 8:30 p.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 N. Main St., Ivins
- Tri Valley Junior Rodeo | When: Friday, 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Kane Plex Rodeo Grounds, Kanab
- Veyo Rodeo | When: Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. | Admission: $0-$5 | Location: Veyo Rodeo Arena, Chad Ranch Road, Veyo
- Parowan Airport Pancake Breakfast Fly-In | When: Saturday, 7:30-10 a.m. | Admission: $5-$20 | Location: Parowan Airport, Parowan
- Kane County Fair | When: Saturday, times vary | Admission: Varies | Location: Orderville, see directions
- Free Dive In Movie — “RV” | When: Saturday, 9 p.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Pool, 750 N. 200 West, Hurricane
Food/crafts/vendors
- Downtown Farmer’s Market | When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, St. George | Telephone: 435-632-3721
- Zion Canyon Farmer’s Market | When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Bit and Spur, 1212 Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale
- Tuacahn Saturday Market | When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Fundraisers/causes
- Bardway Baby | When: Friday, 11:30 p.m. | Admission: $25 | Location: SUU Auditorium Theatre, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- The Yard Sale of all Yard Sales | When: Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Admission: Free, fundraiser | Location: 960 N. Dixie Drive, St. George
- Second Amendment Open/Conceal Carry at the Park | When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Admission: Free, potluck | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main Street, St. George
- Dash for Nash, Under the Stars | When: Saturday, 6-11 p.m. | Admission: $10-$30 | Location: Cedar City Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City
- Behind the 8 Ball | When: Saturday, 8:08 p.m. | Admission: $8.88 | Location: The DiFiore Center: 307 N. Main St., St. George | Telephone: 435-673-4206
Music
- Toe’N the Line Bluegrass | When: Friday, 7 p.m. | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George
- Dick Earl’s Electric Witness | When: Friday, 8 p.m. | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Women’s Redrock Music Festival | When: Friday-Saturday, times vary | Admission: $45-$90 | Location: Torrey
- Music in the Park | When: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Enterprise Elementary School, 200 S. 100 East, Enterprise
- Morning Sexy EP Release | When: Saturday, 8 p.m. | Admission: $5-$8 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
- Live Music with Jeff Orr | When: Saturday, 8 p.m. | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
Night life/social
- George Streetfest | When: Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Main Street, St. George
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Free Fridays with DJ Ballin’ | When: Friday, 9 p.m. | Admission: Free | Location: FireHouse, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Comedy Machine | When: Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | When: Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
- Second Saturday Swing Dance | When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Admission: $5-$6 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 Community Center Drive, Washington City
- Less than Lucid | When: Saturday, 9 p.m. | Admission: $0-$10 | Location: FireHouse, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
Outdoors/active
- Rally Car Cup | When: Friday-Saturday, times vary | Admission: Free | Location: Various Cedar City locations, see spectator guide This event has been cancelled, see story here
- Team RWB Run/Walk | When: Saturday, 7 a.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Crosby Family Confluence Park, 2099 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
- Rapid Cycling Shop Road Ride | When: Saturday, 7 a.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Rapid Cycling, 946 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite J, St. George
- Rapid Cycling Shop Mountain Ride | When: Saturday, 8 a.m. | Admission: Free | Location: Rapid Cycling, 946 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite J, St. George
- Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Party | When: Saturday, 9:30 p.m. | Admission: Park fee of $5 per person ages 16 and over | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
Worship/spiritual
- Open Mic — Do Your Thing | When: Sunday, 11:30 a.m. | Admission: Free | Location: World Peace Gardens, St. George
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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