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 6-9

Art

• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | St. George Art Museum Exhibits | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Oils by Aaron | Admission: Free | Location: DiFiore Center for the Arts and Education, 307 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Arrowhead Gallery | Admission: Free | Location: Arrowhead Gallery, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
• Friday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Art Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 1-4 p.m. | SUMA Birthday Bash | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Visitor Center, 10 N. 100 East, St. George.

Entertainment

• Friday, 8:45 p.m. | “Cinderella” | Admission: $29-$96 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Friday-Saturday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; some matinees, 2 p.m. | Neil Simon Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Seussical Jr.” | Admission: $12 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City.
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Little Shop of Horrors” | Admission: $17-$21 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 7-10 p.m. PDT | CasaPoolooza: Spazmatics | Admission: Free (21 and over only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Million Dollar Quartet” | Admission: $29-$63 | Location: Indoor Hafen Theater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | “Matilda” | Admission: $29-$96 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.

Family

• Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. | Gunlock Rodeo | Admission: $5; concessions vary | Location: Gunlock Rodeo Grounds, 77 N. Main St., Gunlock.
• Friday-Sunday, times vary | Independence Carnival | Admission: Tickets vary | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Duck Creek Independence Celebration | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Duck Creek Village, Duck Creek.

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | 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; vendors vary | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IFA Country Store, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IG Winery, 59 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 4 p.m. | Kanab Outdoor Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: 150 W. Center St., Kanab.

Fundraisers/community service

• Friday, 3 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, 6:30 p.m. | Art Cowles | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen, 233 W. Center St., Kanab.
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Ruth Ann Sharp | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight | St. George Streetfest | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Main Street, St. George.
• Friday, 9 p.m. | Reality Check | Admission: $5 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off The Cuff Comedy | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | The Desert Pulse Comedic Relief | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Mike’s Tavern on National Television | Admission: $10| Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.

Outdoor/active

• Friday-Saturday, all day | Cedar Breaks Wildflower Festival | Admission: $7 | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument.
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | Summer Star Party | Admission: $7 | Location: 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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