TGIF Show: Your weekend adventure guide brought to you by Virgin River Casino

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April 24, 2024

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 Sydnee talk about their weekend picks:

See video at the top of this listing.

Weekend events | April 26-28

Art 

Entertainment 

  • Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Stand-Up Open Mic Comedy | Admission: $5 | Location: MYsocialdistrict, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, Suite 26A, St. George.
  • Friday, 8-10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy | Admission: $10.50 | Location: Off the Cuff, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4:30 p.m.), 7-9:30 p.m. | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Admission: $8-$18 | Location: Hurricane Recreation Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
  • Friday and Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Heroes of the Fourth Turning | Admission: $10-$35 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
  • Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Improv: The Mulligan Family Reunion | Admission: $12 | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Comedy Church | Admission: $15 | Location: Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.

Family

  • Thursday through Saturday, all day | Washington City Cotton Days | Admission: Free | Location: Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph St., Washington City.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | St. George Princess Day | Admission: $22-$30 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, 5-9:30 p.m. | Arbor Day Celebration and Movie in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon View Park, 1400 N. Canyon View Drive,
    Santa Clara.

Foods/vendors/charity 

Music

  • Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Digby’s Market, 1955 Snow Canyon Parkway, St. George.
  • Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Identity Crisis | Admission: Free | Location: Balcony One, 770 W. State St., La Verkin.
  • Friday, starting at 9 p.m. | Closure | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Zion Brewery Station II, 142 N. Main St., St. George.
  • Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Dylan Gavin | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The Blackbird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
  • Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Lara Ash & Inferno | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
  • Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Cliffrose Lodge, 281 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
  • Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Jerry Seare | Admission: Free | Location: MYsocialdistrict, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, Suite 26A, St. George.
  • Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Identity Crisis | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs, 1770 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, starting at 7:30 p.m. | Utah Tech University Orchestra: An Evening of Concertos | Admission: $15 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
  • Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. PDT | Neil Diamond – The Tribute | Admission: $40 (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
  • Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Insanity Stew | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The Blackbird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
  • Sunday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Under Canvas Zion, 3955 Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.

Nightlife/social

  • Friday, 4-8 p.m. | Cedar Street Fest | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Mutts at the Mall Spring Pet Adoption Event | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs, 1770 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | PAWSitively ARTS Festival | Admission: Free | Location: PAWS (Providing Animals with Support), 1125 W. 1130 North, St. George.
  • Saturday, 2-8 p.m. | Trail Hero Offroad Car Show and Swap Meet | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow State Park, 3351 Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, starting at 5:30 p.m. | Root for Kids Secret Garden Gala | Admission: $125 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Sip-N & Cruzin | Admission: Free | Location: Sip-N Drinks & Treats, 858 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

  • Thursday through Sunday, all day | Anasazi Free-Trappers Rendezvous | Admission: $25-$65 | Location: Stone Cliff Canyon, State Route-18, Pine Valley.
  • Thursday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | PPA Pickleball Tour Red Rock Open | Admission: $25-$100 | Location: Little Valley Sports Complex, 2149 Horseman Park, St. George.
  • Friday, 1-2 p.m. | Lecture Series: Birds of Snow Canyon | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
  • Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. | Cotton Days 5K | Admission: $25 | Location: Sullivan Soccer Park, 965 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
  • Saturday, 8-11 a.m. | Heroes in Disguise Walk/Run | Admission: $25-$40 | Location: Crosby Family Confluence Park, 2099 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, 9-10 a.m. | High Fitness at lululemon | Admission: Free | Location: lululemon, 446 N. 1680 East, Suite 1300, St. George.
  • Saturday, 9-10 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $25 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5562 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, 9-11 a.m. | Arbor Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Doctors Volunteer Clinic of St. George, 1036 E. Riverside Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, 9:30-10 a.m. | Lava Lands | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
  • Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Desert Tortoise Viewing Event | Admission: Free | Location: Chuckwalla Trailhead, State Route 18, St. George.

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