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 | June 22-24
Art
- Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Opening Reception: Djibril N’Doye | Admission: $0-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Frontier Homestead Exhibits | Admission: $2-$4 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | St. George Art Museum Exhibits | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Arrowhead Gallery | Admission: Free | Location: Arrowhead Gallery, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Art Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, 10 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Visitor Center, 10 N. 100 East, St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Cedar Breaks Bio Blast | Admission: Free; $7 park admission fee applies | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Mining at Silver Reef from 1877 to the present | Admission: $4 | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds.
- Saturday, 3-9:30 p.m. | Parowan Gap Summer Solstice | Admission: Free; dinner $15 | Location: Parowan Gap Petroglyphs.
Entertainment
- Friday, 8:45 p.m. | “Cinderella” | Admission: $29-$96 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Friday-Saturday, times vary PDT | Elvis Rocks Mesquite | Admission: Varies | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
- Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. | “School of Rock” | Admission: $12-$14 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | Improv Dixie “PG” Show | Admission: | Location: $7-$15 | Kayenta Art Village, 851 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
- Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | “Matilda” | Admission: $29-$96 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Saturday, p p.m. | Improv Dixie “R” Show | Admission: | Location: $7-$15 | Kayenta Art Village, 851 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
Family
- Friday, 6-11 p.m. | Sunset on the Square: “Mulan” | Admission: Free; food vendors vary | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George.
- Friday, 7 p.m. | Summer Games Party in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Main St. Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City, Utah.
- Friday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m. | Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally | Admission: Free; some activities vary | Location: Panguitch baseball fields, 300 S. 400 East.
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Frontier Folk Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Summer of Fun Pool Party | Admission: $5 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City.
Food/crafts/vendors
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | 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; vendors vary | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IFA Country Store, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IG Winery, 59 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 4 p.m. | Kanab Outdoor Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: 150 W. Center St., Kanab.
Fundraisers/community service
- Friday, 3 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070.
- 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, noon | Carolyn Murset | Admission: Free | Location: Town and Country Bank, 405 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Art Cowles | Admission: No cover: food and beverage prices vary | Location: Santa Clara Harmons, 3520 Pioneer Pkwy., Santa Clara.
- Friday, 6:30 p.m. | Mason Cottam | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Nick Adams | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Josh Larsen | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Mike and Elaine | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 10 p.m. | Off The Cuff Comedy | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 6 p.m. | Dance Party at the Hangar | Admission: Individual, $6; couple, $10; family, $25 | Location: Leavitt Hangar, 2275 Kittyhawk Drive, Cedar City.
Outdoor/active
- Friday-Saturday, all day | Utah Summer Games | Admission: Varies | Location: Various Cedar City locations, see link.
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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