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 5-7

Art 

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Utah Tech University Art Department Showcase | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Connect Night | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George. 
• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Splash of Color Artist Reception and Awards | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | First Friday | Admission: Free | Location: Raven’s Heart Gallery, 57 W. Center St., Kanab.
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | “Wish You Were Here” Photography Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Splash of Color | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Utah Chinese History Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds.
• Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Dreamland: Miniature Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Full Moon Sound Bath | Admission: $20 | Location: Breathe Salt Room, 310 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. | World Labyrinth Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Kayenta Desert Rose Labyrinth, 700 Kayenta Parkway, Ivins.
• Saturday, 7:30-9 p.m. | Full Moon Meditation Sound Bath Journey | Admission: $33-$55 | Location: The Brickhouse at ecore Premier, 21 N. Main St., St. George.

Entertainment 

• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7-9:15 p.m. | The Spitfire Grill | Admission: $8-$18 | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 7-8:45 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv! Family-Friendly | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 9-10:45 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv! Uncensored | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday and Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. | W.E. Rock – World Extreme Rock Crawling Championship Series | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: Three Peaks Recreation Area, Midvalley Road, Cedar City.

Family

• Friday, 5-7 p.m. | Get Outside Fundraiser Family Climb | Admission: $4-$7 | Location: Chuckwalla Climbing Area, Highway 18, St. George.
• Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. | IRONKIDS St. George Fun Run | Admission: $25 | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George.
• Friday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Get Outside High School Night Climb | Admission: Free | Location: Chuckwalla Climbing Area, Highway 18, St. George.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Montessori Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Mountain View Montessori, 1160 N. 645 West, Washington City.

Foods/vendors/charity 

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Hurricane Valley Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 49 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Sunday, 3-6 p.m. | Witchy Market Cedar City | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City.

Music

• Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Dick Earl’s Electric Witness | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: Balcony One, 770 W. Highway 9, Virgin.
• Friday, 7-10 p.m. | Stone Company | Admission: Free | Location: Nomad Café and Retro RV Resort, 2150 N. Highway 89, Kanab.
• Friday, 2-11:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. MST | Beaver Dam Jam | Admission: $20-$50 | Location: Beaver Dam Station, 401 Old Highway 91, Littlefield, Arizona.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Laurie Cook & the Heat | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, starting at 6 p.m. | Tilted Mesa | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, 30 N. 300 West, Kanab.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Projekt Listen | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Flanigan’s Resort and Spa, 450 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
• Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Caffe Concert Series | Admission: Free | Location: Caffe Elevato, 1664 S. Dixie Drive, Suite K-102, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Desert Reign | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The BlackBird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 6-9 p.m. | Jerry Seare | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., Suite 1, St. George.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Cinco de Mayo Car Show | Admission: Free | Location: The Resort at Stucki Farms, 5015 S. Cattail Way, Washington City.
• Friday, 5-11 p.m. | Spring Fiesta: A Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Slow Roll | Admission: Free | Location: Historic Downtown Cedar City, 1 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Cinco de Mayo Party with DJ AMB | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: The BlackBird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | CCMC Car Show | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Motor Company, 1010 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, noon to midnight | Springtime Community Event | Admission: $20-$100 | Location: Three Peaks Oasis, 7797 N. Oasis St., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Queer Coffee | Admission: Free | Location: Red Canyon Company, 124 S. Main St., Hurricane.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Saturday, 8-9 a.m. | Granogi Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $20 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 8:30-10 p.m. | Full Moon Stroll  | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.

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