SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again, and that means it’s time to look for adventure — maybe 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 Hollie talk about their weekend picks:

Weekend events | July 15-17

Art

• Friday, all day | Cedar Breaks Afire: Plein Air Art Event | Admission: $5 park fee | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Textures of Life Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 55 S. University Ave., St. George
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Willy the Kid: Shakespeare Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Special Collections, Southern Utah University Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, TBD | “Snapshot 1880s: The Way Our Pioneers Worked in Washington County” | Admission: Free, donations accepted | Location: Gallery 35, 35 Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Watercolor Society Art Exhibition | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pastels by Arlene Braithwaite | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theater, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 11:45 a.m. | Curtain Call Luncheon | Admission: $17.50-$20 | Location: Southern Utah University Alumni House, 300 West University Blvd., Cedar City
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | 23rd Army Band Summer Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon View High School Football Stadium, 166 W. 1925 N., Cedar City
• Sunday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Neil Simon Artisan Pizza and Wine Dinner | Admission: $45 | Location: Centro Woodfired Pizzeria, 50 W. University Blvd. (Center St), Cedar City
• Sunday, 7 p.m. | Robert Nakea Piano Recital | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie State University’s Eccles Concert Hall, S. 700 East, St. George

Entertainment

• Friday, 7 p.m. | Ramona Quimby | Admission: $17-$23| Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” | Admission: $10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Tom Stevens’ Broadway Tribute Show | Admission: $15-$20 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday, 8:45 p.m. |  “Peter Pan” | Admission: $29-$79 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. | “Elf Jr.” | Admission: $3-$7.50 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, times vary | Neil Simon Festival | Admission: $21-$26 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Saturday, 2 p.m. | Ramona Quimby | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Joseph Smith: Praise to the Man” | Admission: Free, donations appreciated | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | Freestyle Motocross and UTV Rodeo | Admission: $6-$10 | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, Parowan
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” | Admission: $10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George
• Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | “Tarzan” | Admission: $29-$79 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Sunday 7-9 p.m. | Neil Simon Variety Show | Admission: Free, suggested donation of $10 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City

Family

• Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | 34th Annual Midsummer Renaissance Faire | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Main Street Park, 200 North Main St., Cedar City
• Friday, 10:30 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Washington City Branch, 220 N. 300 East, Washington City
• Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time With Mrs. Mann | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, St. George Branch, 88 W. 100 South, St. George
• Friday, 11 a.m. | Moms n’ Tots Playtime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Hurricane Branch, 36 S. 300 West, Hurricane
• Friday, 8:50 p.m. (dusk) | Movie in the Park: “Hotel Transylvania 2” | Admission: Free | Location: Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph St., Washington City
• Saturday, 4-10:30 p.m. | Zion Summer Fest | Admission: $5-$25 | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, all day | Barbecue, Blues and Brews | Admission: $12 | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

Fundraisers/community service

• Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bread of Life Community Kitchen | Admission: Free | Location: 2569 N. Freeway Drive, Cedar City
• Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
• Sunday, 12:30 p.m. | Sunday Feast | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070

Music

• Friday, 8 p.m. | Spirit Tribe | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Free Concert in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan City Park, Main Street, Parowan
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Sounds of Satellites | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Fan Halen | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Night life/social

• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City

Outdoors/active

• Friday-Sunday, all day | Wildflower Festival | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Friday, 10 p.m. | Chelsi’s Run 5K | Admission: $20 per person or $60 for family of four | Location: St. James Chapel (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), 1095 E. St. James Lane, St. George
• Saturday, sunset | Summer Star Party | Admission: $5 | Location: Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks National Monument

NOTE: Changes in scheduled events may arise without notice to St. George News; links and contact information are provided for your convenience in confirming details.

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