SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for adventure — maybe something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining — take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family, friends and maybe even new friends. Keep the adventure going all weekend long!
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Weekend events | Nov. 6-8
Art
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition: Origins of People | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Twisted, Woven, Spun and Wrapped” | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST | Home of the Free Because of the Brave | Admission: Free | Location: Virgin Valley Heritage Museum, 35 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Show and Tale” Brian Johnson Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: The DiFiore Center: 307 N. Main St., St. George
- Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Zion Plein Air Art Invitational | Admission: Varies | Location: Various locations, Zion National Park
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, noon | Interagency Brown Bag Lecture Series| Admission: Free, reservations recommended | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | The Plant Lady: Bulbs | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George
Entertainment
- Friday, Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Shrek The Musical” | Admission: $5, Gala, $10 | Location: Canyon View High School, 166 W. 1925 North, Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinee, 1 p.m. | “Mary Poppins” | Admission: Adults, $10; student/senior, $9; and children under 12, $8 | Location: Dixie High School, 350 E. 700 South, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | DSU Theatre presents “Barnum” | Admission: $10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
Family
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
- Saturday, 9:30 a.m. | Cars and Coffee | Admission: Free | Location: Perks! Espresso and Smoothies, 1515 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Iron Mission Days Celebration | Admission: $5 per family, $1.50 per person | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N, Main Street, Cedar City
- Saturday, 6 p.m. | Cedar City 164th Birthday Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar High School, 703 W. 600 South, Cedar City
Food/crafts/vendors
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location:Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Fundraisers/causes
- 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 noon | Salute to Veterans | Admission: Free, vendors may vary | Location: Richens Eye Center, 161 W. 200 North, St. George
- 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. | Open Mic | Admission: No Cover | Location: Jakey Leigh’s, 4 E. Center Street, Kanab
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | Carlie Wall | Admission: Food and drink prices vary | Location: Brian Head Grand Lodge, 314 Hunter Ridge Drive, Brian Head
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Penny Nichols CD Release Concert | Admission: $15 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
- Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Live Music with Branson Anderson | Admission: No Cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Mister Hyde: “Help a Child’s Christmas Rock” | Admission: New, unwrapped toys valued at $5 or more | Location: FireHouse, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Sunday, 7:30 p.m. | Kottonmouth Kings | Admission: $20-$25 | Location: FireHouse, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Sunday, 7 p.m. | Veterans Day Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
Night life/social
- Friday, Main Street 6-10 p.m., Jazz Garden 6 p.m. to midnight | George Streetfest, Jazz Garden |
Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Main Street, Ancestor Square and Tabernacle Street, Historic Downtown, St. George
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. PST | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
Outdoors/active
- Friday, 6 p.m. | Star Walk: The North Star | Admission: Free, reservations recommended | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
- Saturday, 8 a.m. | Parowan Gap Observation: Overseer Swallows the Summer Sun | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan Gap Petroglyphs, Parowan
- Saturday, 8:30 a.m. | Snow Canyon Half Marathon and 5K | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Snow Canyon High School, 1385 Lava Flow Drive, St. George
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Red for Recovery Mud Run | Admission: $15-$75 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Fat Bike Trail Prep | Admission: Free, service | Location: Meet on Deer Valley Road just off Highway 14, Cedar City
- Saturday, 9:30 a.m. | Veterans Day 5K and Fun Run | Admission: Fun Run, $15, 5K, $35, Family (up to five people), $75 | Location: Southern Utah Veterans Home, 160 N. 200 East, Ivins
- Saturday-Sunday, all day | 25 Hours in Frog Hollow | Admission: Spectators free, parking varies | Location: Frog Town, one mile off Highway 9 in Virgin
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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