TGIF Show: Your weekend adventure guide brought to you by CasaBlanca Resort & Casino

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 at the top of this listing.

Weekend events | May 7-9

Art           

Education/enlightenment

  • Friday, starting at 8 a.m. | DSU 110th Commencement Ceremony | Admission: Free | Location: Greater Zion Stadium, 225 S. University Ave., St. George.
  • Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. | Washington County Democratic Convention | Admission: Free | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City.
  • Saturday, 6-9:30 p.m. | Reiki II | Admission: $200 | Location: Awakened Soul, 50 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Sunday, 5-7 p.m. | Church at the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City.

Entertainment                  

  • Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Annie Get Your Gun | Admission: $22 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, starting at 8:45 p.m. | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Preview | Admission: $25-$60 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Spring 2021 Season Ending Luau | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 144 Lion Blvd., Springdale.
  • Saturday, starting at 8:30 p.m. | Pete Jr. & Ryan Erwin | Admission: $15-$20 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.

Family

  • Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Cotton Days Movie in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph St., Washington City.
  • Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. | Cotton Fest | Admission: Free | Location: Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph St., Washington City.
  • Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Second Saturdays at SUMA | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.

Foods/vendors/charity

  • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA Country Store, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City. 
  • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Downtown Year Round Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown Farmers Market, 45 W. Center St., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. | Vegan Potluck | Admission: Free | Location: Vegan Society of Utah, 245 N. 200 West, St. George.
  • Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Mother’s Day Brunch | Admission: Free | Location: Bristlecone Company, 67 W. Center St., Cedar City.

Music

  • Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: Free | Location: Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen, 233 W. Center St., Kanab.
  • Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Karaoke with DJ Janelle | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
  • Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PST | Gregg Peterson Band | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
  • Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Gilbert Bonilla | Admission: Free | Location: Under Canvas Zion, 3955 Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.
  • Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. | The Working Man Band | Admission: $5 | Location: Blues Katz Rock n’ Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Marji Mozart | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.

Nightlife/social

  • Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight | First Friday | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane.
  • Friday, starting at 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, starting at noon MST | Beaver Dam Jam Street Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Beaver Dam Station & Bar, 402 Old Highway 91, Littlefield.
  • Saturday, 9-11 a.m. MST | Mother’s Day Tea | Admission: Free | Location: City Help Center, 75 N. Central St., Colorado City.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Van Fest 2021 | Admission: $26-$30 | Location: Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. | Cedar City Arts Council Spring Social | Admission: Free | Location: Lions Pavilion at Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

  • Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Skyline Yoga at Desert Color | Admission: $15 | Location: Desert Color, Lagoon Parkway, St. George.
  • Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. | Cotton Days 5K | Admission: $25 | Location: Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park, 965 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
  • Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. | Kanab 10K | Admission: $20-$35 | Location: Kanab Center, 20 N. 100 East, Kanab.
  • Saturday, 8-9 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $10 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. | Hurricane Mud Run | Admission: $20-$50 | Location: Hurricane Mud Run, 2500 S. 4300 West, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, 10-11 a.m. | Town Square Walking Tour | Admission: Free | Location: Fifth District Court parking lot, 200 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. | Cedar City Slow Roll | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah University, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 6:30-8 p.m. | Bowling Pin Shoot | Admission: $7 | Location: Rowdy’s Range, 610 N. Industrial Road, St. George.
  • Sunday, starting at 9 a.m. | Mother’s Day Yoga Flow | Admission: Free | Location: Bristlecone Company, 67 W. Center St., Cedar City.

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