TGIF: Your weekend adventure guide brought to you by CasaBlanca Resort & Casino

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 | May 17-19

Art

  • Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Structures & Shapes Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | A Splash of Color Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. | Gearhead Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.

Education/enlightenment

Entertainment

  • Thursday, 7-9 p.m. | Jordan Makin | Admission: $15 | Location: Bumbleberry Theater, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
  • Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Stand-Up Comedy Show | Admission: $5 | Location: MYsocialdistrict, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, Suite 26A, St. George.
  • Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. | LOL! Comedy Night with Brian McKim | Admission: $25-$35 | Location: Koral Kafe & Entertainment, 2400 N. Town Center Drive, Washington City.
  • 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, 6-10 p.m. | Spring Round-Up Rodeo | Admission: $8-$12 | Location: Dixie Sunbowl, 150 S. 400 East, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. | Diamond Talent Spring Showcase | Admission: $18 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Funny Girl | Admission: $28 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | “Anastasia” Preview Night | Admission: $30-$69 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.

Family

  • Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Parents Night Out | Admission: $20-$48 | Location: Bare Foot Gymnastics Club and Montessori Preschool, 476 E. Riverside Drive, Building C, St. George.
  • Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT | Kids Funtastic Day | Admission: Free | Location: First Baptist Church, 830 E. Hafen Lane, Mesquite, Nevada.

Foods/vendors/charity

  • Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT | LivingWell Senior Expo | Admission: Free | Location: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road, Mesquite, Nevada.
  • 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, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | St. George Sunrise Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hela Seegmiller Historic Farm, 2592 S. 3000 East, St. George.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 49 W. Center St., Cedar City.

Music

  • Friday, 7-9 p.m. | The Relics | Admission: Free | Location: Bumbleberry Theater, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
  • Friday, 7:30-9:15 p.m. | Angel’s Landing Orchestra | Admission: $24 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Nirvana Mania: The Tribute | Admission: $25-$99 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5562 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
  • Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | The Headliners | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
  • Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. | Paria Riverfest Music Festival & Open Mic | Admission: Free | Location: Paria Outpost and Outfitters, mile marker 21.5, U.S. Highway 89, Kanab.
  • Saturday, 1-10 p.m. | Flower Fest Music Festival | Admission: $25 | Location: Santa Rosa Event Center, 2728 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara.
  • Saturday, 5-7 p.m. | The Shawn Owens Project | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Stone Company | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, 30 N. 300 West, Kanab.
  • Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Kira Shanell | Admission: Free | Location: MYsocialdistrict, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, Suite 26A, St. George.
  • Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Casey Lofthouse and Friends | Admission: $15 | Location: Bumbleberry Theater, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
  • Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | The Mixx | Admission: Free | Location: Blues Katz Rock ‘n’ Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Closure | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: The One & Only, 64 N. 800 East, St. George.
  • Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | The 8eez | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The Blackbird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.

Nightlife/social

  • Friday, 4-8 p.m. | Cedar Street Fest | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City.
  • Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Armed Forces Celebration | Admission: $5 | Location: Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum, 4196 S. Airport Parkway, St. George.
  • Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Festival of the Americas | Admission: Free | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
  • Saturday, 8-10 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. | PAWS Dog Adoptions | Admission: Free | Location: FS Coffee Co, 14 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 6-9 p.m. PDT | Eureka Uncorked | Admission: $50 (21+ only) | Location: Eureka Casino Resort, 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
  • Saturday, 6-10 p.m. | 1940s-Style Hangar Dance | Admission: $20-$250 | Location: Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum, 4196 S. Airport Parkway, St. George.
  • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Rollin’ in the Red Rocks Car Show | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
  • Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | WOGA: Wine and Yoga | Admission: $25 (21+ only) | Location: Zion Vineyards, 5 Hidden Valley Road, Leeds.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

  • Thursday through Saturday, all day | Copper Rock Championship | Admission: $15-$275 | Location: Copper Rock Golf Course, 1567 W. Copper Rock Parkway, Hurricane.
  • Thursday through Saturday, all day | SXS Adventure Rally | Admission: $150 | Location: Sand Hollow State Park, 3351 Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, 8-10 a.m. | Cops and Robbers 1K/5K/10K | Admission: $10-$45 | Location: Bloomington Park, 650 W. Man O War Road, St. George.
  • Saturday, 8:30-10 a.m. | Mojave Reptiles | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
  • Saturday, 9-10 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $25 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5562 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Warmwater Fishing Seminar | Admission: Free | Location: Gunlock State Park, Gunlock Road, Gunlock.
  • Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Public Bowling Pin Shoot | Admission: $10 | Location: Rowdy’s Range, 610 N. Industrial Road, St. George.
  • Sunday 10-11 a.m. | Roller Skate Workshop | Admission: Free | Location: Tech Ridge Pavilion, 432 S. Tech Ridge Drive, St. George.

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