SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for something fun to do, take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the fun going all weekend long.
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Weekend events | Aug. 28-30
Art
- Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | One X One Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum Gallery, Dixie State University, 155 S. University Ave., St. George
- Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Photo Exhibit: “The Stories We Could Tell” | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah University Hunter Conference Center, 2nd floor, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Many Facets of the West Art Exhibit | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art Exhibition: Southern Utah Watercolor Society | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-9290
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Sky Hibbard Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: The DiFiore Center: 307 N. Main St., St. George | Telephone: 435-673-4206
- Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m. | Electric Theater Center Grand Opening | Admission: Free | Location: Electric Theater Center, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George
- Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Adams Theatre Farewell Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre lobby, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday-Sunday, times vary | Cedar City Art Walk | Admission: Free | Location: Various Cedar City locations, see map
Education/enlightenment
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Friday-Saturday, starts 10 a.m. | St. George Live Historic Tours | Admission: $3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 200 N. Main St., St. George
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | Cooking with Homegrown Produce | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, Tonaquint Park, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George
- Saturday, 5 p.m. | Community Pacific Islander Film Screenings | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon High School, 1385 Lava Flow Drive, St. George
- Sunday, 11:30 a.m. | Sarah Young: The Art of Communication | Admission: Free | Location: World Peace Gardens, St. George
Entertainment
- Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. | “Fiddler on the Roof” | Admission: $14.45-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. | Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” | Admission: $28.50-$79.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- Friday-Saturday, times vary | New American Playwrights Project | Location: SUU Auditorium Theatre, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Disney’s “Aladdin Junior” | Admission: $5-$6 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Ruby’s Inn Rodeo | Admission: $8-$12 | Location: Ruby’s Inn Rodeo Grounds, Bryce Canyon City
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | SGMT presents: “West Side Story” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Bridge to Terabithia” | Admission: $14.45-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | “Sister Act” | Admission: $22.50-$69.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- Friday-Sunday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Cedar City, see event schedule
- Friday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m. | Old Western Movie | Admission: Free | Location: Parry’s Lodge Old Barn Theater 89 E. Center St., Kanab
Family
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. | Movie in the Park: “Guardians of the Galaxy” (parents strongly cautioned) | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 N. Main St., Ivins
- Friday, 7 p.m. | ATV Rodeo | Admission: $4-$7 | Location: Iron County Fair Grandstands, Parowan
- Friday, 6 p.m. | Sunset on the Square: “The Mask of Zorro” | Admission: Free | Location: Town Square, 175 E. 200 North, St. George | Telephone: Dawn McLain, 702-860-2341
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
- Friday-Saturday, times vary | Western Legends Roundup | Admission: $0-$85 | Location: Various Kanab locations
- Saturday, all day | Bryce Canyon Fly-in | Admission: Free | Location: Bryce Canyon Airport, Bryce Canyon
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Enterprise Cornfest | Admission: Free, some vendors and activities vary | Location: Various Enterprise locations
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | Iron County Fair Demolition Derby | Admission: $3-$6 | Location: Iron County Fair Grandstands, Parowan
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Movie in the Park: “The Adventures of Tin Tin” | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane High School, 345 W. Tiger Blvd., Hurricane
Food/crafts/vendors
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, St. George | Telephone: 435-632-3721
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Zion Canyon Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Bit and Spur, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- Saturday, 11 a.m. | Ol Skool’s First Annual Garage Built Moto Show | Admission: $25, spectators free | Location: Vamp Body Art and Supplies, 35 N. 700 East, St. George
Fundraisers/causes
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Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Snow Canyon Cross Country Team Car Wash | Admission: $5 | Location: Dutchman’s Market, 2300 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara
- Saturday, noon | “Mutts and Music” | Admission: Suggested donation of $10 for adults, $5 for children | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts Hafen Theatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
- 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, 7 p.m. | Brodie Perry | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Excape | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Friday, 9 p.m. | The Signals Live with Beans and Wheels | Admission: $5 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City
- Saturday, noon | Ben Alder | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George
- Saturday, 6-11 p.m. | Music Double Header with Chris and Nate and Gunlock County | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Lyonhead with Dick Earl’s Electric Witness | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Tom Bennet | Admission: $15 | Location: Kayenta Outdoor Theatre, 800 Kayenta Parkway, Ivins
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Sam Payne with Marty Warburton and Home Girls | Admission: $6-$35 | Location: OC Tanner Ampitheater, 300 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale
Night life/social
- Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Aura Surreal Album Release Party | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
Outdoors/active
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Campfire Concert | Admission: Free, donations accepted | Location: Cedar Canyon Nature Park, Cedar City
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Moon Walk and 5K Run | Admission: $15 | Location: Bicentennial Softball Fields, 660 W. 1045 North, Cedar City | Telephone: 435-865-9223
- Saturday, 8 a.m. | “Grub, Sweat and Beers” Xtreme 5K | Admission: $40-$45 | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Virgin BMX Racing | Admission: $10, spectators free | Location: Virgin, Utah BMX, 900 North Kolob Road, Virgin | Telephone: 702-275-9651
- Saturday, 9:30 p.m. | Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Party | Admission: Park fee of $5 per person ages 16 and over | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
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.
Have a tip for something fun happening next weekend? Send us the details to be considered for next weekend’s TGIF!
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