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 Amy talk about their weekend picks:
See video top of this listing.
Weekend events | Sept. 7- Sept. 9
Art
- Thursday-Saturday, times vary | DOCUTAH Film Festival | Admission: Prices vary | Location: Dixie State University, 225 S. University Ave., St. George.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | SUMA: Sculptor Exhibition: James Surls | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Art Exhibition: Astrophotography | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
Education/enlightenment
- Saturday, 10-11 a.m. | Basic Drawing Class | Admission: Free | Location: DiFiore Center for Arts and Education, 307 N. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Weekend Wellness | Admission: $75 | Location: Red Mountain Resort, 1275 E. Red Mountain Circle, Ivins.
- Saturday, 8-9:30 a.m. | Ballet Series with Marjolaine Cazalis Hall | Admission: $10 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Sunday, noon to 2:30 p.m. | Astrology Workshop ll “Know Your Natal Chart” | Admission: $57 | Location: Downtown Yoga SG, 50 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Sunday, 7-8 p.m. | Sacred Sound Meditation | Admission: $10 | Location: Center for Spiritual Living St. George, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George.
Entertainment
- Saturday, 8:00 p.m. | “Matilda” | Admission: $29-$106 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15, 21+ | Location: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Hello Dolly” | Admission: Adult $21, seniors and students $19, children $17 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
- Friday-Saturday: Friday 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | “South Pacific” | Admission: adult $23, senior $21, student $17, family $76 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington.
- Friday-Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Great American Stampede | Admission: $10 | Location: Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City.
- Saturday, midnight | “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” film showing | Admission: $7-$9 | Coral Cliffs Cinema 8, 835 W. State St., Hurricane.
- Saturday, 9-11:30 p.m. | Free Movie in the Park – Hunchback of Norte Dame | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
- Saturday, times vary | “The Prince of Egypt” | Admission: $29-$106 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
Family
- Friday, 6-8 p.m. | ASL Bowling Night | Admission: Free | Southern Utah Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, 1067 E. Tabernacle St. # 10, St. George.
- Friday-Sunday, times vary | 2018 Southwest Astronomy Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Locations vary.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Sun Party for the Whole Family | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Children’s Museum, 86 S. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | BAM’s Dog Day Spectacular | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 8-11:30 a.m. | BLM Family Hiking Series | Admission: Free | Location: Thunderbird Gardens Trailhead, 900 N., past Cedar Ridge Golf Course.
Food/crafts/vendors
- Friday, 8:30-10:30 p.m. | St. George StreetFest | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown St. George.
- Friday, 10 a.m. | Back to School Boutique for Moms | Admission: Free | Location: The Falls Event Center, 170 S. Mall Drive, St. George.
- Friday-Sunday: Friday 1-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT | BBQ Rib Fest | Admission: Free | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | The Farmers’ Market | Admission: Free | Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Grapes, Goblets and More | Admission: $40 | Location: The Tilted Kiln, 215 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
Music
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Honky Tonk Heroes | Admission: $7 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
- Friday-Sunday: Friday 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8:30 p.m. PDT | Gregg Peterson Band | Admission: Free | Location: Virgin River Hotel & Casino 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
- Friday-Sunday: Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 8:30 p.m. | Voodoo Cowboys | Admission: Free 21+ | Location: Virgin River Hotel & Casino 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
- Saturday, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Cash Legacy Tour with Thomas Gabriel | Admission: Free, 21+ | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | The Bluzmen | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Friday Night Party with DJ Janelle | Admission: Free | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
- Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. | Paint Nite | Admission:$45 | Location: The Office Lounge, 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
Outdoor/Active/Sports
- Friday, 9-11 p.m. | Tonaquint Star Party | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Star Party Finale at Gunlock State Park | Admission: Free | Location: Gunlock State Park, Gunlock Drive.
- Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Star Party in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins Unity Park, 200 W. 400 South, Ivins.
- Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon | Kokopelli Triathlon | Admission: Prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Reservoir, 4405 W. 3600 South, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | DSU Football: Chartway Kick-Off Classic | Admission: $9-$12 | Location: Brooks Buddies Kids Club, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Summer Star Party | Admission: $7 | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Give Your Land A Hand | Admission: Free | Location: LaVerkin City, Promising Future, 435 N. Main St., La Verkin.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 2018 Hurricane Chamber Golf Tournament | Admission: Free | Location: Sky Mountain Golf Course, 1030 N. Sky Mountain Blvd., Hurricane.
- Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon | Cedar Canyon Half Marathon | Admission: $25-$75 | Location: Woods Ranch Recreation Area, 12 miles east of Cedar City off Hwy 14.
- Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | ‘United for Dixie’ Charity Golf Tournament | Admission: Prices vary | Location: Bloomington country Club, 3174 S. Bloomington Drive, St. George.
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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