TGIF Show: Your weekend adventure guide brought to you by Maverik

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:

 See video top of this listing.

Weekend events | Aug. 18-20

Art

  • Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Photography: Sight Site | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie State University Sears Art Museum Gallery, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
  • Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Only Abstraction Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: City Commons Building, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
  • 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.

Education/enlightenment

  • Friday, noon to 1 p.m. | Curtain Call Luncheon | Admission: $17.50-$20 | Location: Southern Utah University Alumni House, 279 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. | Silver in Sandstone | Admission: Free; advance registration required | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
  • Sunday, 6 p.m. | Yoga Nidra | Admission: $12 | Location: Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tabernacle, St. George.

Entertainment

  • Friday-Sunday, all day | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: The Beverley Center for the Arts, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
  • Friday, 8:30 p.m. | “Shrek: The Musical” | Admission: $29-$89 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 110 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. | “Thoroughly Modern Millie” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City.
  • Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Singin’ in the Rain” | Admission: $17-$21 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | “Mamma Mia” | Admission: $29-$89 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 110 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.

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, 3-7 p.m. | Carnival 2017 | Admission: Free; food trucks and activities may vary | Location: St. George Rehabilitation, 1032 E. 100 South, St. George.
  • Friday, 8:30 p.m. | Funky Munky Drive In Movie Night | Admission: Free | Location: Funky Munky Arcade, 281 S. Main St., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon | Meet the Expert: Commercial Airline Pilot | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Children’s Museum, 86 S. Main St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Summer of Fun: Back to School Party | Admission:$5 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City.
  • Saturday, 3 p.m. | Family Movie Night | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Back to School Party/Business Expo/Movie: “Sing” | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Mud Bogs | Admission: $5-$9 | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, Parowan.

Food/crafts/vendors

Fundraisers/community service

  • Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Dog Adoption Event | Admission: Free; adoptions fees vary | Location: PetSmart, 15 S. River Road, St. George.
  • Friday, 3 p.m. sharp | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070.
  • Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Blue Butterfly House Benefit Concert | Admission: $20-$25 | Location: Dixie State University, Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Building, Main Stage, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
  • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Cuts for Kristy | Admission: $10; additional donations and parking lot sale purchases vary | Location: Hair studio, 1054 E. Riverside Drive, Suite 103 B, St. George.
  • Saturday, 4 p.m. | Solidarity for Charlottesville | Admission: Free | Location: 600 North Bluff St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 5 p.m. | Stand in Solidarity with Charlottesville | Admission: Free | Location: West Canyon Park, 151 S. 400 East, Cedar City.
  • 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, 6-9 p.m. | Sand and Stone | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Harmons Grocery Story, 3520 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara.
  • Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Deon Mendenhall | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
  • Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Red Rock LIVE: Michael SG | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Jakey Leigh’s, 4 E. Center St., Kanab.
  • Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Eternal Summer Tour | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: 554 E. Sundland Drive, St. George.
  • Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Dulce | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
  • Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Dulce | Admission: $0-$12; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Michael SG | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.

Nightlife/social

  • Friday, 9:30 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 9 p.m. | Adults Only Masquerade Ball | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City.
  • Saturday, 9 p.m. | Aura Surreal | Admission: No cover | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 10 p.m. | Cracker | Admission: $20 | Location: Bit and Spur Restaurant and Saloon, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.

Outdoor/active

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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