SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure – whether it’s 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 Amy talk about their weekend picks:

See video top of this listing.

Weekend events | January 3 – January 5

Art                          

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Expressions of a Creative Life: A Retrospective of Art by Barry Scharf | Admission: Free | Location: DSU Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George.
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | “SMALLS” A Featured Exhibit of Watercolors at Gallery 35 | Admission: Free | Location: Difiore Center for the Arts, 35 Main St., St. George.
• Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Leviathan: Elegy for Ice | Admission: Free| Location: 13 S. West, Cedar City.

Education/enlightenment            

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | St George – Concealed Carry Class | Admission: $45 | Location: 144 W. Brigham Road, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Spirit Warrior – Invoking the Power of New Beginnings | Admission: $150 | Location: Chez Debi, 415 N. State St., No. 102, Hurricane.

Entertainment                                

• Friday, 8-10 p.m. | OTC’s New Year, New Time! | Admission: $7 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 8:30-10 p.m. PST | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15 | Location: Casablanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Bring 2020 | Admission: Various | Location: Washington County Regional Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 3-6 p.m. | Auditions – Jesus Christ Superstar | Admission: Free | Location: The Stage Door Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.

Family                                  

• Friday, 11 a.m. to noon | Moms ‘n Tots Playtime | Admission: Free | Location:  Hurricane Library, 36 S. 300 West, Hurricane.

Foods/vendors/charity        

• Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | The Ultimate Outdoor Recreation Expo | Admission: $3-8 | Location: Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.

Music                         

• Tuesday, New Year’s Eve, 7 p.m., through Saturday, midnight PST | New Years Eve (Tuesday) Through Sunday at Casablanca | Admission: No cover | Location: CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: No cover | Location: Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen, 233 W. Center St., Kanab.
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Live music – T3 at St George Elks Lodge | Admission: No cover | Location: St. George.
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Art Cowles | Admission: No cover | Location: George’s Corner, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Live Music – Riverhouse Band | Admission: No cover | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: No cover | Location: George’s Corner, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.

Nightlife/social                  

• Sunday, 8 p.m. PST | Most Wanted | Admission: No cover| Location: 100 Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.

Outdoor/active/sporting            

• Friday, 5:30 p.m. | DSU Women’s Basketball vs UCCS | Admission: Various | Location: DSU, 225 s. 700 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Basketball – Enterprise | Admission: Free | Location: 565 S. 200 East, Enterprise.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Shop Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Rapid Cycling, 705 N. Bluff St., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST | Little BIG Dog Trail Run | Admission: Various | Location: Kershaw–Ryan State Park
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• Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Future Stars 8th Grade Allstar Game | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie High School, 350 E. 700 South, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Kanab Mixed (Men’s & Women’s) Tennis | Admission: Free | Location: 26 N. 100 East, Kanab.
• Saturday, 10:30 a.m. | Tai Chi | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, 88 W. 100 South, St. George.
• Saturday, noon | Ride the Southwest | Admission: Free | Location: Washington.
• Saturday, 12:30 p.m. | Freshman Rising Stars Allstar Game | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie High School, 350 E. 700 South, St. George.
• Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Southern Utah Men’s Basketball vs Montana State | Admission: Various | Location: 351 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 3-5 p.m. | Senior Showcase Allstar Game | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie High School, 350 E. 700 South, St. George.
• Sunday, 1-3 p.m. | Beginner Friendly AcroYoga Washing Machine Workshop |  Admission: $25 | Location: Be Hot Yoga and Be University, 558 E. Riverside Drive, Suite 210, St. George.

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