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 | June 16-18

Art 

• Friday, starting at 6 p.m. | Paint Night: Independence Marty the Moose | Admission: $40 | Location: The Ledges of St. George, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George.
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | “Illumination” Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Sunset Framer & Art Gallery, 929 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 2, 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.

Education/enlightenment

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Cosmic Warriors Healers Conference | Admission: $55 | Location: Maxwell Park, 1750 Maxwell Parkway, Hildale.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Concealed Carry Class | Admission: $54.99 | Location: Sportsman’s Warehouse, 2957 E. 850 North, St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30-9 p.m. | New Moon Ceremony and Drum Circle in the Park | Admission: $11.11-$33.33 | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George.

Entertainment 

• Thursday, 4:30-11:30 p.m. | Red Rock Film Festival Awards Winners Showcase | Admission: $10-$25 | Location: Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City.
• Friday, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory | Admission: $47-$146 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Historic St. George Live! | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. | Monster Truck Family Tour | Admission: $11-$35 | Location: Cedar City Arena, 11 N. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City. 
• 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, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 p.m. | The Last Five Years | Admission: $10-$30 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
• 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, 7-10 p.m. | Guerilla Shorts Showcase | Admission: $5-$25 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | Tarzan | Admission: $47-$146 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• 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.

Family

• Friday, 10-10:45 a.m. | Create Playdate | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
• Friday, 10-11 a.m. | Rascal Rodeo | Admission: Free | Location: Kaneplex Arena, 865 E. Kaneplex Drive, Kanab.
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Parowan Scavenger Hunt | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan Visitor’s Center, 5 S. Main St., Parowan.
• Friday, 9-11 p.m. | Summer Movie: “Monsters, Inc.” | Admission: $5 | Location: The Resort at Stucki Farms, 5015 S. Cattail Way, Washington City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Water Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City.

Foods/vendors/charity 

• Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Celebrate Dad Boutique | Admission: Free | Location: Buzy Bee’z Bazaar, 646 S. 600 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Toquerville Neighborhood Market | Admission: Free | Location: Toquerville City Hall, 212 N. Toquer Blvd., Toquerville.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• 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 1 p.m. | Cedar City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 49 W. Center St., Cedar City.

Music

• Friday, 6:45-9:30 p.m. | Albumpalooza Presents: A Tribute to U2 & The Police with Reciprocity | Admission: $25-$99 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Zion Wildflower Resort, 100 N. Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.
• Friday, 7-10 p.m. | Preslee Helper | Admission: Free | Location: BigShots Golf St. George, 1108 W. Black Mountain Dr., St. George.
• Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Josh Larsen | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Hive 435 Tap House, 61 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Crossroads Music Festival | Admission: Free | Location: SUU Library Quad, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Gregg Peterson | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, noon to midnight | Boots & Bikinis Country Fest | Admission: $21.99-$41.99 | Location: Three Peaks Oasis, 7797 N. Oasis St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 5-7 p.m. | Jazz Night | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Jason Heeter & Jessie Schupbach | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, 30 N. 300 West, Kanab.
• Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Linda Pellegrine | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Musical Mayhem presents Vegas Lights with Josh and Cole | Admission: $20 | Location: Bumbleberry Inn Theater, 97 Bumbleberry Lane, Springdale.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Jake Shepard | Admission: Free | Location: Flanigan’s Resort, 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, 7-10 p.m. | River House Band | Admission: Free | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive #24, St. George.
• Friday, 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. | Groovonix | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The Blackbird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 6-9 p.m. | Gary Huff | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., Suite 1, St. George.
• Sunday, 7-9 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Under Canvas Zion, 3955 Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 3-10 p.m. | Cedar Street Fest | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City.
• Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Cedar City Railroad Centennial | Admission: Free | Location: Library in the Park, 303 N.  100 East, Cedar City.
• Friday, 3-11 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Parowan Old Rock Church Days | Admission: Free | Location: Old Rock Church, 59 S. 100 West, Parowan.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday, all day | Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Restoration Gathering & Pow-Wow | Admission: Free | Location: Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Outdoor Arbor, 440 N. Paiute Drive, Cedar City.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Saturday, 7-8 a.m. | Granogi Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $20 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.

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