TGIF Show: Your weekend adventure guide brought to you by Maverik

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:

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Weekend events | April 22-24

Art

Earth day

Education/enlightenment

Entertainment

  • Friday, 9:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Shakespeare Cinema Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Sharwan Smith Movie Theatre, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
  • Friday, 7 p.m. | Orchesis Modern Dance Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah University Multipurpose Building, room 116, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
  • Friday, 7 p.m. | Symphony of the Canyons Spring Concert | Admission: $5 | Location: Crescent Moon Theater, 150 S. 100 East, Kanab
  • Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.  and Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Forever Plaid” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
  • Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Little Women” | Admission: $8 | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 W. 100 South, Hurricane
  • Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Grease” | Admission: $7-$15 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Road, Ivins
  • Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “My Fair Lady” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
  • Saturday, 7 p.m. PDT | Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
  • Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. | Desert Showdown Off Road Racing Series | Admission: Adults, $10, kids (6-12), $5, Kids (5 and under), free | Location: Mesquite MX Park, Mesquite, Nevada, see directions

Family

  • 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
  • Saturday, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Dixie Power Kite Festival | Admission: Free; some vendors may charge | Location: DSU Encampment Mall, 225 S. 700 East, St. George

Food/crafts/vendors

Fundraisers/causes

Music

  • Friday, 8 p.m. | Journey Unauthorized | Admission: $20 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 South Washington Fields Road, Washington City
  • Friday, 8 p.m. | Kaity Sevy | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
  • Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | The Tim McGraw Experience | Admission: $20 | Location: Cross Hollow Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
  • Saturday, 8 p.m. | Foreign Figures | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
  • Saturday, 9 p.m. | Identity Crisis | Admission: $5 | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City

Night life/social

Outdoors/active

  • Friday-Sunday, all day | Workout Free at Vasa Fitness | Admission: Free if you wear blue | Location: All Vasa Fitness locations in Utah, find locations
  • Friday, 4 p.m. | Virgin BMX Earned Double | Admission: $20 per rider, spectators free | Location: Virgin BMX, 900 North Kolob Road, Virgin
  • Saturday, 6:45 a.m. | Southern Utah Half Marathon | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Highland Park, Washington City to Bloomington Park, St. George
  • Saturday, 8:30 a.m. | Virgin BMX State Qualifier | Admission: $20 per rider, spectators free | Location: Virgin BMX, 900 North Kolob Road, Virgin
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. | 5K UFO Fun Run | Admission: $12 | Location: Veterans Park, 200 North 200 East, Cedar City

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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