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 | Aug. 16-18

Art

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Erin Hanson: Landscapes of the West Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Herstory Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides Gallery & Studio, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
  
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Three Feather Studios Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class | Admission: $45 | Location: Hyatt Place, 1819 S. 120 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Utah Military Academy Open House | Admission: Free | Location: Utah Military Academy St. George, 2051 E. Red Hills Parkway, Unit 2, St. George.
• Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. | Free Landscape Workshop: Lawn to Lush | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Library, 88 W. 100 South, St. George.

Entertainment

• Thursday, 7-9 p.m. | Paul Sheffield | Admission: Free | Location: Bumbleberry Theater, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
• Friday, 2-4 p.m. | The Mountaintop | Admission: $50-$60 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 8-10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy | Admission: $10.50 | Location: Off the Cuff, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 8-10 p.m. | The Winter’s Tale | Admission: $15-$85 | Location: Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Disney’s Frozen | Admission: Starting at $35 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4:30 p.m.), 7-9:30 p.m. | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Admission: $8-$18 | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-3:30 p.m.), 7:30-9 p.m. | Oklahoma! | Admission: $28 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, 4-6 p.m. | Kayenta New Play Lab: “Mama’s Dresses/A Dress for Mama” | Admission: $10-$20 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
• Friday, 2-4 p.m. and Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | The 39 Steps | Admission: $30-$85 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 8-10 p.m. and Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Much Ado About Nothing | Admission: $30-$85 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Hitch Fest 5 | Admission: $7-$20 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Silent Sky | Admission: $50-$60 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 7-8:45 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv! Family-Friendly | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | The Taming of the Shrew | Admission: $15-$85 | Location: Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Jersey Boys | Admission: Starting at $35 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9-10:45 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv! Uncensored | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sunday, 4-6 p.m. | Kayenta New Play Lab: “Christmas is Canceled” | Admission: $10-$20 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.

Family

• Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Parents Night Out | Admission: $20-$45 | Location: Bare Foot Gymnastics, 488 E. Riverside Drive, St. George.
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Free Movie Night: “The Goonies” | Admission: Free | Location: The RedStone Theater, 29 W. Center St., Kanab.
• Friday, 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Movie in the Park: “Frozen II” | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 N. Main St., Ivins.
• Friday, 9-11:30 p.m. | Drive-In Movie: “Jumanji” | Admission: Free | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head.

Foods/vendors/charity

• Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | St. George Sunrise Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hela Seegmiller Historic Farm, 2592 S. 3000 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Hurricane Valley Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Recreation Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 49 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MST | Downtown Uzona Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free | Location: Sweet Sage Coffee Co., 15 N. Central St., Colorado City, Arizona.
• Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Farmer to Fork | Admission: $140 | Location: Red Acre Farm, 2322 W. 4375 North, Cedar City.
• Sunday, 8-11 p.m. | Southern Utah Funday Market | Admission: Free | Location: FS Coffee Co., 14 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.

Music

• Thursday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Banners | Admission: $40-$100 | Location: Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane.
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Soul What!? | Admission: Free | Location: Bumbleberry Theater, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
• Friday, 7-10 p.m. | River House Band | Admission: Free | Location: BigShots Golf, 1108 W. Black Mountain Drive, St. George.
• Friday, starting at 9 p.m. | Insanity Stew | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Zion Brewery Station II, 142 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Hot Ice | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, 8:30-10:30 p.m. | The Ed Tracey Band | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: The One and Only, 64 N. 800 East, St. George.
• Saturday, starting at 10 p.m. | Alastair Greene | Admission: $15 | Location: Bit and Spur Restaurant and Saloon, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
• Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Symphony of the Canyons | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 10 a.m. to noon | Bryce & Milt’s Off-Road Banter & Beverages | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie 4 Wheel Drive, 73 N. 900 East, St. George.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Préndelo Latin Night | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Saturday, 7-8 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $25 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5562 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. | Cedar City Parkrun | Admission: Free | Location: West Canyon Park, 151 S. 400 East, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Iron County Fair Demolition Derby | Admission: $14-$22 | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, 54 N. 300 East, Parowan.

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