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 | June 15-17
Art
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Frontier Homestead Exhibits | Admission: $2-$4 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | St. George Art Museum Exhibits | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Arrowhead Gallery | Admission: Free | Location: Arrowhead Gallery, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Art Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Art Family Days | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, 8:30 a.m. | Community Preservation Workshop | Admission: $10 | Location: Festival Hall, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
- Sunday, 7 p.m. | Father’s Day Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
Entertainment
- Friday, 8 p.m. PDT | Randy Anderson Band | Admission: Free | Location: River Lounge, Virgin River Casino, 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
- Friday, 8 p.m. PDT | Gregg Peterson Band | Admission: Free | Location: Skydome Lounge, CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
- Friday, 8:45 p.m. | “Matilda” | Admission: $29-$72 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Bye Bye Birdie” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City.
- Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Guerilla Shorts Showcase | Admission: Adults, $7; children (11 and under), $5 | Location: Megaplex Main Street Cinema, 905 S. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 8 p.m. PDT | Randy Anderson Band | Admission: Free | Location: River Lounge, Virgin River Casino, 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
- Saturday, 8 p.m. PDT | Gregg Peterson Band | Admission: Free | Location: Skydome Lounge, CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
- Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | “Cinderella” | Admission: $29-$72 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Sunday, 7 p.m. PDT | Gregg Peterson Band | Admission: Free | Location: Skydome Lounge, CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Family
- Friday, 7 p.m. | Movie in the Park: “Cool Runnings” | Admission: Free | Location: Veterans Park, 111 N. 100 East, Washington City.
- Friday, 7 p.m. | Utah Summer Games Party in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Main St. Park, 200 N. and Main, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, times vary | Jacob Hamblin Days | Admission: Varies | Location: Various Kanab locations.
- Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Show and Shine Car, Truck and Off-road Show | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Main Street Duck Creek Village.
- Saturday, 2-3 p.m. | Fencing Exhibition and Duel | Admission: Free | Location: Walmart, 625 W. Telegraph, Washington City.
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | Zion Lions SWFL Championship | Admission: Adults, $10; seniors (55 and older), $7; students, $5; children (10 and under), free | Location: Pine View High School, 2850 E. 750 N., St. George.
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Free Dive In Movie: “Tarzan” | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Pool, 750 N. 200 West, Hurricane.
Food/crafts/vendors
- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Carpets Plus Sidewalk Sale | Admission: Free; flooring prices vary | Location: Carpets Plus, 1301 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IFA Country Store, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IG Winery, 59 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Carpets Plus Sidewalk Sale | Admission: Free; flooring prices vary | Location: Carpets Plus, 1301 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 4 p.m. | Kanab Outdoor Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: 150 W. Center St., Kanab.
Fundraisers/community service
- Friday, 3 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070.
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | James the Mormon Benefit Concert | Admission: $15; children under 10, free | Location: Amira Resort, 1871 W. Canyon View Drive, 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, 6:30 p.m. | The Naked Waiters | Admission: $5 | Location: Community Presbyterian Church, 2279 N. Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City.
- Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Josh Larsen | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | The Naked Waiters | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 8 p.m. MST | Jonathon Brinkley and Casey Young | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Juniper Ridge Restaurant and Saloon, 2631 Highway 89, Fredonia, Arizona.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 7 p.m. | Desert Pulse Comedic Relief | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Perks! Espresso & Smoothies, 520 W. Telegraph, Washington City.
- Friday, 10 p.m. | Off The Cuff Comedy | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Country Dance with Stranded Tourists | Admission: Students, $8; adult individual, $15; couples, $25 | Location: Parry Lodge, 89 E. Center St., Kanab.
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Zion Curtain and Bila Gaana | Admission: $5 | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
Outdoor/active
- Friday-Saturday, all day | Utah Summer Games | Admission: Varies | Location: Various Cedar City locations, see link.
- Friday-Saturday, after dark | 10th annual Star Party at Kaibab Lodge | Admission: Free | Location: Kaibab Lodge, five miles north of the Grand Canyon North Rim boundary along state Route 67, Arizona.
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | A Long Time Ago, In A Park Far Away: Sci-Fi Astronomy Night | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Canyon Nature Park, state Route 14, Cedar City.
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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