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!

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Weekend events | Sept. 2-4

Art

• 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, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Arts Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
• 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. | Michael Plyler Photography Exhibit | 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: $20 | Location: Southern Utah University Alumni House, 300 West University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday, 7 p.m. | African Children’s Choir | Admission: Free | Location: Calvary Chapel, 3922 S. Pioneer Road, St. George
• Friday, 7 p.m. | Zion Matrix | Admission: $20 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 350 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale

Entertainment

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday, 8 p.m. | “Peter Pan” | Admission: $42-$94 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• 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, 7:30 p.m. | “Into the Woods” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” | Admission: $42-$94 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Saturday and Monday, 8:30 p.m.| “Sanctuary: The Story of Zion” | Admission: Adults, $15; youth, $8; family, $38 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 350 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale

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, all day | Hurricane City Peach Days | Admission: Free; some vendors vary | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 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-Monday, all day | Iron County Fair | Admission: Free; vendors and activities vary | Location: Iron County Fair Grounds, Parowan
• Friday-Monday, times vary | Cedar City Festival of Homes | Admission: $10 | Location: Various Iron County locations, see website

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

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 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Cedar City Police Department Appreciation Day | Admission: Free, fundraiser | Location: Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City
• 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, 6-10 p.m. | Red Rock LIVE | Admission: Free | Location: Jakey Leigh’s, 4 E. Center St. and Denny’s Wigwam, 78 E. Center St., Kanab
• Friday, 7 p.m. | Adam Dune | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Sarah Birch | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Bellavolent | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Dimes and Cleo Blues Jam | Admission: $1 raffle ticket purchase | Location: Arte Art Gallery, 415 S. Dixie Drive, St. George
• Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Sarah Sizemore | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George

Night life/social

• Friday, 6-10 p.m. | George Streetfest | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Historic Downtown St. George
• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 6-10 p.m. | Duck Creek Village End Of Summer Bash | Admission: TBD | Location: Duck On In Saloon, Highway 14, Duck Creek
• Saturday, 7-11:30 p.m. | Laugh Without Little Ones | Admission: $10 | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 7 p.m. PDT | Casapoolooza with Wolfcreek | Admission: Free | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Outdoors/active

• Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Wake/Cross | Admission: $30 | Location: Bloc Wake Park, 5536 Desert Canyons Pkwy., St. George and Mesquite MX, 970 Peppermill Palms Blvd., Littlefield, Arizona

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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