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. 23-25

Art

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Go Out and Play Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum Gallery, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
• 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, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | “Looking at Lincoln” Traveling Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, 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. | All-Media Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds
• 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

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10 a.m. | Active Aging Lecture: Annual Medicare Update for 2017 | Admission: Free | Location: SelectHealth Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, all day | Founders Weekend | Admission: $99 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | LiVe Well Health Fair | Admission: Free; flu shots, $20 | Location: Dixie Regional Health & Performance Center, 652 S. Medical Center Drive, St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Women of Silver Reef | Admission: $3 | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds
• Saturday, 11 a.m. | Grafton Reunion and Program | Admission: Free | Location: Grafton Ghost Town

Entertainment

• Friday, 8 p.m. | “Tarzan” | Admission: $59-$91 | 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, 6 p.m. | Monster Truck Insanity | Admission: $8-$16 | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, 68 E. 100 West, Parowan
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Oleanna” | Admission: $20 | Location: Room for Thought, Coyote Gulch Art Village, 851 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins
• Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | “MisFitting In” | Admission: $10 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottonwood Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Siva Pasefika 10 Year Anniversary Luau | Admission: $20-$30 | Location: BRIO, 141 W. Buena Vista Drive, Washington City
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | “Peter Pan” | Admission: $61-$93 | 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, 5 p.m. | Staheli Family Farm Opening Day | Admission: $7-$25 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 South Washington Fields Road, Washington City
• Friday-Saturday, all day | Santa Clara Swiss Days | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Santa Clara City Offices, 2603 Santa Clara Drive; various Santa Clara locations
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Fly-In | Admission: $5 | Location: Sphere One Aviation, 2277 Kittyhawk Drive, Cedar City
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Southern Utah University Homecoming Parade | Admission: Free | Location: 100 East along University Boulevard to the Eccles Coliseum, Cedar City

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
• Saturday, 1-10 p.m. | Visit Duck Creek Oktoberfest Festival | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: 815 Movie Ranch Drive, Duck Creek Village
• Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Dinner Under the Stars | Admission: Call 435-879-7862 for reservations | Location: The Granary, 3105 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara

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. | St. George Out of the Darkness Walk | Admission: Donations | Location: Highland Park, 1250 N. Highland Parkway, Washington City
• Saturday, 5:30 p.m. | “Pray for Kay” silent auction and benefit concert | Admission: $10 | Location: Hurricane High School, 345 W. Tiger Blvd., Hurricane
• Saturday, 6 p.m. | Fashion Furbaby Fundraiser | Admission: $30 each or $50 per couple | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center for the Arts, 307 N. Main 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, 6-8 p.m. | Art Cowles | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• 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, 8 p.m. | Austin Graves | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, times vary | Zion Canyon Music Festival | Admission: $5 | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Adam Dune | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Bikers Against Child Abuse Fundraising Concert | Admission: TBD; donations | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Devil’s Blessing | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Soulful Saturday with Soul What!? | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Lisa Mac | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Lisa Mac | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George

Night life/social gatherings

• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Improv Dixie | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 7-9:30 p.m. | Wall Characters with Rob Pizem | Admission: Free | Location: The Desert Rat, 468 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, all day | National Public Lands Day | Admission: Free; service projects | Location: National Parks and Monuments
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Community Yoga | Admission: Free; donations appreciated | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 South 400 East, St. George
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Dark Sky Party | Admission: Free | Location: Three Peaks Recreation Area, 10 miles west of Cedar City off Midvalley Rd

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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