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.

Memorial Day weekend events | May 26-29

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, 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.
• Sunday, 6-8 p.m. | Paint the Music Night | Admission: $35 | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.

Education/enlightenment

• Saturday, 1-5 p.m. | Utah Concealed Firearms Permit Class | Admission: $50 | Location: Warrior Meets Scholar, 1812 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 11, St. George.

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, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | “Tarzan” Opening Night | Admission: $47-$146 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Pirates of Penzance | Admission: $27 | Location: Historic St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | Footloose: The Musical | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: O. C. Tanner Amphitheater, 144 Lion Blvd., Springdale.
• Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Improv: The Mulligan Family Reunion | Admission: $12 | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Electric Comedy Presents | Admission: $20-$25 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | “Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory” Opening Night | Admission: $47-$146 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.

Family

• Friday, 7-10 p.m. | Free Movie Night: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” | Admission: Free | Location: The Redstone Theater, 29 W. Center St., Kanab.
• Friday, 8:46-10:46 p.m. | Movie in the Park: “High School Musical 2” | Admission: Free | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George.

Foods/vendors/charity 

• Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Memorial Day Weekend Boutique | Admission: Free | Location: Buzy Bee’z Bazaar, 65 E. Center St., Ivins.
• Saturday, 8:30-11 a.m. | Breakfast on the Farm | Admission: Free | Location: Red Acre Farm, 2322 W. 4375 North, Cedar City.
• 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.

Music

• Friday, 4-7 p.m. | Mr. OK & The Last Light | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
• Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Dick Earl’s Electric Witness | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: Balcony One, 770 W. Highway 9, Virgin.
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Stone Company | Admission: Free | Location: Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen, 233 W. Center St., Kanab.
• Friday, 7-10 p.m. | Fast Eddie | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Edge of the World Brewery, 70 N. Central St., Colorado City, Arizona.
• Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | A James Taylor Tribute featuring David Jorgensen | Admission: $25 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Friday, 8-11 p.m. | G&T with Lady Shay | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Hive 435 Tap House, 61 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Ghost Town Blues Band | Admission: $20 (21+ only) | Location: Bit & Spur Restaurant & Saloon, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Glenn Gallarde Project | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, 1-3 p.m. | Musical Mayhem presents Vegas Lights | Admission: $35 | Location: Bumbleberry Inn Theater, 97 Bumbleberry Lane, Springdale.
• Saturday, 5-7 p.m. | Jazz Night | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | River House Band | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, 30 N. 300 West, Kanab.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Musical Mayhem presents Vegas Lights with Josh and Cole | Admission: $35 | Location: Bumbleberry Inn Theater, 97 Bumbleberry Lane, Springdale.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Mr. OK & The Last Light | 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, 8-11 p.m. | The Piano Girl | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Hive 435 Tap House, 61 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Fast Eddie | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: The One & Only, 64 N. 800 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Runaway Fire | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The BlackBird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 7-9 p.m. | Mr. OK & The Last Light | Admission: Free | Location: Zion Wildflower Resort, 100 Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.
• Monday, 7-9 p.m. | Concert on the Lake | Admission: $15 | Location: Quail Creek State Park, 472 N. 5300 West, Hurricane.

Nightlife/social

• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Food Fighting’s Cupcake Carnage | Admission: $7-$35 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
• Monday, starting at 8 a.m. | Memorial Day Service | Admission: Free | Location: SunRiver Veterans Honor Park, 1766 Wide River Drive, St. George.
• Monday, 10-11 a.m. | Memorial Day Program | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan Cemetery, 834 Canyon Road, Parowan.

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, 8-9 a.m. | Granogi Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $20 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.

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