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 Hollie talk about their weekend picks:

Weekend events | April 7-9

Art

• Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Lynne Clark reception and book signing | Admission: Free | Location: Gallery 35, 35 N. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. | Art as Jazz as Art II | Admission: Free | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Art Family Activities | Admission: TBD | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Arts Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Art Exhibit: Child Abuse Prevention Month | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10 a.m. | Live Well Lecture: Dixie Regional Medical Center and its community partners’ disaster response plans | Admission: Free | Location: SelectHealth Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George
• Friday, noon | Brown Bag Lecture Series: Washington County History | Admission: Free; advance reservations required | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200
• Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Real Women Run Leadership Training | Admission: $15 (includes lunch) | Location: St. George Chamber of Commerce, 136 N. 100 East, St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Birds of Prey Presentation | Admission: $6 | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds
• Sunday, 6 p.m. | Yoga Nidra | Admission: $12 | Location: Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tabernacle, St. George

Entertainment

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Playmakers: “Once on This Island” | Admission: $8 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, The Beverley, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Southern Utah University Wind Symphony | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Murder for Two” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Catch Me If You Can” | Admission: $10 | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 S. 100 West, Hurricane
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Dixie State University Spring Dance Company Concert | Admission: $2-$12 | Location: Dixie State University Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Over the River and Through the Woods” | Admission: $17-$21 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Nunset Boulevard” | Admission: $1-$10 | Location: Dixie State University Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. | Professional Bull Riders | Admission: $29-$49 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Road, Ivins
• Saturday, 2 p.m. | Playmakers: “Once on This Island” | Admission: $8 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, The Beverley, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 4 p.m. | Chamber Players and Suzuki Strings Concert | Admission: Free | Location: St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, 70 N. 200 West, Cedar City
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | “The Jungle Book” | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Children’s Musical Theatre, 1579 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | Movie Night: “Grease” | Admission: $3 | Location: Aladdin Theater, 57 N. Main St., Parowan
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | SUU Jazz Concert featuring Reggie Thomas | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 North 100 East, Cedar City

Family

• Friday, 10:30 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Washington City Branch, 220 N. 300 East, Washington City
• Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time With Mrs. Mann | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, St. George Branch, 88 W. 100 South, St. George
• Friday, 11 a.m. | Moms n’ Tots Playtime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Hurricane Branch, 36 S. 300 West, Hurricane
• Friday-Saturday, all day | DSU D-Week: Destination Dixie | Admission: Varies | Location: Dixie State University, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Spring Into Easter Event | Admission: $5 per person; $25 for family (up to 6 people) | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 South Washington Fields Road, Washington City
• Saturday, 11 a.m. | Easter Egg Hunt, Art Sale and Reception to Benefit Family Support Center | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Arte Art Gallery, 415 S. Dixie Drive, St. George

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Polynesian Day | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Harley and Hounds Swap Meet and Pet Adoption | Admission: Free; lunch, $5; swap meet booth, $25 | Location: Zion Harley Davidson, 2345 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington City
• Saturday, 1-5 p.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IFA Country Store, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City

Fundraisers/community service

• Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Tough Titties Cancer Fundraiser | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Cedar City Chamber of Commerce Annual Shop Local Business Showcase | Admission: $2-$5 | Location: Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
• Saturday, 1-4 p.m. | Cat Adoption and Celebration | Admission: $1-$3 or a bag of cat food | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 N. 200 East, 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, 6-8 p.m. | Adam Dune | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 8-10 p.m. | Art Cowles Duo | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Jerry Allen | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 4-8 p.m. | Josh Larsen | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Last Chair Saloon, Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Sorry No Sympathy | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Fiyah Rootz | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Nick Adams | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Jazz Garden open until midnight | Georgefest: April Fool’s George | Admission: Free; vendors vary; Jazz Garden, $5 | Location: Historic Main Street, St. George; Jazz Garden located at Green Gate Village 76 Tabernacle, St. George
• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Second Saturday Swing Dance | Admission: $5-$6 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City

Outdoor/active

• Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | SUU Outdoors Open House | Admission: Free | Location: SUU Student Center, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday, 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Light Up The Night 5K and 1-mile run | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: Discovery Park, 2077 W. Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar City
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Spring Tour de St. George | Admission: $40-$80; spectators free | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Munchkin Jam | Admission: Free | Location: Chair 6 at Navajo Lodge, Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head

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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