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 | Jan. 4 – Jan. 6

Art

• Friday 4-6 p.m. | Color of Winter Art Show and Reception Red Cliff Gallery | Admission: Free | Location: 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
• Friday, 6-9 p.m. PST | Paint Nite ~Adults Only~ at Falcon Ridge | Admission: $45 | Location: Falcon Ridge Golf Course, 1024 Normandy Lane, Mesquite.
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | In Bloom-Solo Gallery Show at the DiFiore Center | Admission: Free | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center for Arts and Education, 307 N. Main St., St. George.

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Utah Farm & Food Conference | Admission: $0-250 | Location: 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
• Friday, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | St. George Entry Level/Re-certification clinic | Admission: Referee fees | Location: 1060 S. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. PST | Fundamentals of Armed Home Defense – Powered by CFS | Admission: $150 | Location: Smokin Gun Pistol Range and Gun Club, 970 E. Peppermill Palms Blvd., Littlefield.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Concealed Carry Class | Admission: $74.95 | Location: C-A-L Ranch Stores, 750 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 3-6 p.m. | Remember The Light With*In | Admission: Free | Location: Wellspring Healing Arts for WellBeing, 560 S. Valley View Drive, Unit No. 2, St. George.
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Sign Making 101 | Admission: Material donations welcome | Location: St. George.
• Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to noon | Sunday Meditation & Service | Admission: Free | Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George.

Entertainment 

• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PST | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15 | Location: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Friday, 10-11:59 p.m. | Improv Comedy Show | Admission: $7 | Location: 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. PST, Sunday, 4 p.m. PST | $25,000 Holiday Hangover | Admission: $150 buy-in | Location: Eureka Casino Resort, 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite.

Family

• Friday, 11 a.m. | The Hub Pizza (Fiddlers) Grand Opening | Admission: $1 pizza slices, fountain drinks, ice cream | Location: 2002 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST | Mesquite Open House | Admission: Free | Location: 155 N. Willow Ave., Mesquite.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Cosmic Bowling at Cedar Bowing | Admission: $3.95 game, $2.75 shoe rental | Location: 421 E. Highway 91, Cedar City.

Food/vendors/crafts

• Friday, 5 p.m. | Slow Roasted Prime Rib | Admission: $18.99 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Friday-Saturday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. | Utah Farm & Food Conference | Admission: $90-250 | Location: 105 N. 100 East Cedar City.
• Saturday, 8-11 a.m. | Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Festival Hall, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Downtown  Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free | Location: 45 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Boulevard Wedding Chapel Open House | Admission: Free | Location: 382 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.

Music

• Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. PST, Sunday,  7 p.m. PST | CJ Simmons | Admission: Free | Location: River Lounge, 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.
• Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. PST, Sunday,  7 p.m. PST | Chase & the Pursuit | Admission: Free | Location: Skydome Lounge, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Live music by LOTTIE | Admission: No cover | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Black Sabbatical on the Patio | Admission: Free | Location: Wingnutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PST | A Night at the Opera | Admission: $15-35 | Location: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Sunday, 7-9 p.m. | Sunday Fun with Good Friends | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. ST. George Blvd, Suite 1, St. George.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 6 p.m. | ASL Bowling Night | Admission: $3 | Location: Fiesta Fun Family Center, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Kittens & Coffee | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Visitor Center, 235 S. 100 East, Kanab.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 2019 Wedding Showcase | Admission: Free | Location: The Falls Event Center, 170 S. Mall Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 8-9:30 p.m. | Addicts Comedy Tour | Admission: $15-20 | Location: The Office Lounge, 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting

• Thursday-Saturday, 2:30-5:15 p.m. | Guest Fitness Instructor Aileen Sheron | Admission: $35 | Location: Red Mountain Resort, 1275 Red Mountain Circle, Ivins.
• Friday, noon-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Ultimate Outdoor Expo | Admission: $3-8 | Location: 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 7 a.m to noon | Grand Opening – The Hype | Admission: Free | Location: The Hype, 1025 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. | Cedar Breaks Snowshoe Hike | Admission: Free | Location: Rattlesnake Trail Pull-off, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 3-5 p.m. | Yoga & Acupuncture – The Gates of Buddha | Admission: $40 | Location: Downtown Yoga Awakened Soul, 50 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 9-11 p.m. | SUU Women’s Basketball vs. Weber State | Admission: $3-5 | Location: SUU, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. | New Moon Guided Meditation SoundBath | Admission: $20 | Location: Downtown Yoga Awakened Soul, 50 E. Tabernacle St., 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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