TGIF Show: Your weekend event guide

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!

Watch TGIF Show Co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their weekend picks: 

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Weekend events | Nov. 6-8

Art

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

    Image courtesy of Canyon View High School theater department, St. George News
    Image courtesy of Canyon View High School theater department, St. George News
  • 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

Food/crafts/vendors

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

Night life/social

  • Friday, Main Street 6-10 p.m., Jazz Garden 6 p.m. to midnight | George Streetfest, Jazz Garden |
    Flier for George, Streetfest on Main, November 2015 | Photo courtesy of Melynda Thorpe, St. George News
    Flier for George, Streetfest on Main, November 2015 | Photo courtesy of Melynda Thorpe, St. George News

    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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