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 Hollie talk about their weekend picks:

Weekend events | Sept. 9-11

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
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Fiber Artists Reimagine The National Parks | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
• Saturday, 1 p.m. | Kevin Kehoe Artist Talk | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10 a.m. | Active Aging Lecture: “The Evolution of a Hospitalist” | Admission: Free | Location: SelectHealth Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George
• Friday, 2 p.m. | Nate Boyer Patriot Day Program | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Veterans Home, 160 N. 200 East, Ivins
• Friday-Saturday, times vary | Docutah International Documentary Film Festival | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Dixie State University Campus, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Vietnam Veterans Monument Unveiling and Dedication | Admission: Free | Location: Zion Harley Davidson, 2345 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington City
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | National Drive Electric Week “EV’ent” | Admission: Free | Location: Kayenta Coyote Gulch Art Village, 875 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Hurricane Awareness and Preparedness Expo | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane
• Saturday, 3 p.m. | Nate Boyer Patriot Day Program | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon High School, 1385 Lava Flow Drive, St. George

Entertainment

• 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 p.m., and Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “110 in the Shade” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Oleanna” | Admission: $20 | Location: Room for Thought, Coyote Gulch Art Village, 851 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Into the Woods” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | “Tarzan” | Admission: $42-$94 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins

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, 7-9 p.m. | Great American Stampede | Admission: Adults, $10; children 5-12, $6; family, $25 | Location: Cross Hollows Events Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Fall Festival for Families | Admission: Free | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 4-8 p.m. | ‘80s Pool Party | Admission: $1-$20 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
• Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m. | Mad World of Magic Show | Admission: $3 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday-Sunday, 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, 10 a.m. | Dog Day Spectacular | Admission: Free; dog walk, $20 | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane
• Saturday, 6 p.m. | Looking Upward Benefit with Aaron Shust Concert | Admission: Free; nonperishable food donations accepted | Location: Sandtown Park, 600 N. Bluff St., St. George
• 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, 5-8 p.m. | Many Miles Album Release Party | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
• 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, 7-9 p.m. | Art Cowles | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Quiet Oaks | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | The Naked Waiters | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 5 p.m. | Full Tilt Boogie | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Roots Revival | Admission: Adults, $15; kids, $6; family, $38 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 350 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Merrill Osmond | Admission: $20-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | N.M. Bell EP Release | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Sound and Stone | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George

Night life/social gatherings

• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 1-6 p.m. | 2nd Battalion 222nd Field Artillery Reunion | Admission: Free | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Improv Dixie | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Second Saturday Swing Dance | Admission: $5 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Jet Set Society | Admission: TBD | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City

Outdoors/active

• Friday-Saturday, all day | Tri-State Rally | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Various Utah, Arizona and Nevada locations, see event page
• Saturday, 7 a.m. | H.A.M. It Up Against Hunger 5K | Admission: $20 | Location: Utah Food Bank Southern Distribution Center, 4416 S. River Road, St. George
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Walk to Support Law Enforcement | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Sheriff’s Office, walkers meet at 200 South 5300 West near the Department of Motor Vehicles

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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