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 12-14

Art 

• 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, 6-8 p.m. | Let’s Paint: Tropical Partner | Admission: $35 | Location: Cedar City Elks Lodge, 111 E. 200 North, Cedar City.
• 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.

Entertainment 

• Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Open Mic Night at the Johnson Arts Center | Admission: $5 | Location: The Johnson Center for Community Arts and Education, 59 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
• Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Nick Hoff | Admission: $30 | Location: Kanab Center, 20 N. 100 East, Kanab.
• Saturday, 8:45-10:15 p.m. | Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Preview | Admission: $24-$65 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.

Family

• Friday, 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Parents Night Out | Admission: $20-$45 | Location: Bare Foot Gymnastics, 476 E. Riverside Drive, Suite C, St. George.
• Saturday, 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | smART Saturday Art Class | Admission: $5 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Baby & Mama Paint Night | Admission: $25 | Location: RevvFitness, 75 N. 200 West, Suite 2, Hurricane.

Foods/vendors/charity 

• Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Day Out for Mom Boutique | Admission: Free | Location: Buzy Bee’z Bazaar, 646 S. 600 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Hurricane Valley Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Saturday Farmers Market & Craft Fair | Admission: Free | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, Clinic Way, Parowan.
• 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.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Chili Cook-Off and Fire Awareness Day | Admission: Free | Location: Kolob Station, 1388 Old Highway 91, New Harmony.
• Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m. | Pink Tea | Admission: $50-$450 | Location: SUU Hunter Alumni Center, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.

Music

• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Zion Wildflower Resort, 100 N. Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.
• Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Dick Earl’s Electric Witness | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: Balcony One, 770 W. Highway 9, Virgin.
• Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. | EPIC Performing Company’s Spring Cantare Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Eccles Center for the Arts, 255 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Concert in the Park: Z&P and Dire Dirt | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins City Heritage Park, 50 N. 50 West, Ivins.
• Friday, 7-10 p.m. | Ron Howard & The Invisibles | Admission: Free | Location: BigShots Golf St. George, 1108 W. Black Mountain Drive, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Terry Wayne Project | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Colorado City Music Festival | Admission: $35-$40 | Location: Maxwell Canyon Park, 1750 Maxwell Canyon Parkway, Hildale.
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Cliffrose Springdale, 281 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Stone Company | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, 30 N. 300 West, Kanab.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Concerts on The Terrace | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Greg Istock | Admission: Free | 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, starting at 7:30 p.m. | Soirée Musicale: Chamber Music Virtuosos | Admission: $35 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
• Saturday, 8-9:30 p.m. | Fleetwood Nicks: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | Admission: $30-$99 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Sunday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Under Canvas Zion, 3955 Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.
• Sunday, 6-9 p.m. | Austin “Stino” Mariano | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., Suite 1, St. George.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Red Cliffs Grand Opening | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Friday, starting at 5:30 p.m. | Secret Garden Gala | Admission: $125 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Utah NENA Classic Car Show Fundraiser | Admission: Free | Location: Carquest St. George, 920 N. 2100 West, St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Friday, 9-11 a.m. | Johnson Canyon Guided Hike | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. | Kanab 10K | Admission: $20-$35 | Location: Kanab City Office, 26 N. 100 East, Kanab.
• Saturday, 8-9 a.m. | Granogi Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $20 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. | Hero Run Cedar City 5K | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Veterans Park, 200 N. 200 East, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m. | Wild Moms F.A.N.S.  | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | STG SK8 Competition | Admission: $25 | Location: St. George Skate Park, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George.
• Sunday, 9-10:30 a.m. | Secret Life of Flowers | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.

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