SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for adventure — maybe something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining — take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family, friends and maybe even new friends. Keep the adventure going all weekend long!
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Weekend events | Nov. 13-15
Art
- Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition: Origins of People | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Twisted, Woven, Spun and Wrapped” | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST | Home of the Free Because of the Brave | Admission: Free | Location: Virgin Valley Heritage Museum, 35 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Show and Tale” Brian Johnson Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: The DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., St. George
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, 5:30 p.m. | Southern Paiute Lecture | Admission: Free | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main Street, Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, times vary | Suzuki Strings Regional Workshop and Concert | Admission: Activities vary, free concert | Location: Heritage Center Theatre, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Southern Utah Day of Dance | Admission: Free | Location: SUU’s Multipurpose Center, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | Geology Lecture with Marc Deshowitz | Admission: Suggested donation of $4 per person, RSVP’s recommended | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds | Telephone: 435-879-2254
- Saturday, 11 a.m. | Paiute Stories and Language | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
Entertainment
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. | SUU student choreographed dance concert | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Auditorium Theatre, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee | “It’s a Wonderful Life” | Admission: $23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Boys Next Door” | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Cedar High School, 703 W. 600 South, Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | DSU Theatre presents “Barnum” | Admission: $10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | SUU Opera: “The Medium” Opera and theater scenes | Admission: $3-$6 | Location: Thorley Recital Hall, Music Building, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | Elegant Dance and Dinner by the St. George Dance Company | Admission: $25 per individual, $40 per couple | Location: The DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., St. George
- Saturday 7 p.m. | Mini Musical: “Cinderella Kids” | Admission: TBA | Location: 1579 N. Main Street, Suite 108, Cedar City
Family
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton| Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
- Friday-Saturday, all day | Southern Utah Scale Squadron presents: “Dixie’s Dawn Patrol” | Admission: Spectators free, pilots $25 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City
- Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. | Dixie Six Rodeo | Admission: $6 per person, $20 per family | Location: The fairgrounds at Washington County Regional Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Vista School Fall Carnival | Admission: $10 | Location: Vista School, 565 E. Center Street, Ivins
- Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Celebrating Families Through Adoption | Admission: Free | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George
- Saturday, 2 p.m. | Story Book Holiday Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street 400 South to 200 North, Cedar City
- Friday-Sunday, times vary | Model Train Home Tour | Admission: Free | Location: Various Washington County locations, see link
Food/crafts/vendors
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location:Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Fundraisers/causes
- Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
- Saturday, 9 a.m. following | Walk to End Alzheimer’s | Registration 9 a.m., Ceremony 10 a.m., Walk 10:30 a.m. | Tonaquint Park, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George
- Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. | Mega Pet Adoption event | Admission: Free, adoption fees apply | Location: PetSmart, 15 S. River Road, St. George
- Saturday, 4-6 p.m. | Do it for Davidson 5K | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Cedar High School, 703 W. 600 South, Cedar City
- 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. | Gunlock County Live | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Under the Covers: Johnny Cash | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
- Saturday, 6 p.m. | Soul What!? | Admission: No cover, food and beverage prices vary | Location: Zion Canyon Brewing Company, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 7 p.m. PST | Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra: “A Musical Thanksgiving” | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
Night life/social
- Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
- Saturday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Second Saturday Swing Dance | Admission: $5, $6 with lesson | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
Outdoors/active
- Friday, 6 p.m. | Trail Love Maintenance Workshop | Admission: Free | Location: BLM Field Office, 345 East Riverside Drive, St. George
- Saturday, 6-7:30 a.m. | Sunrise Tribute | Admission: Free, reservations recommended | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Hurricane Fall Paddlefest | Admission: Varies, free kids race | Location: Quail Creek State Park, Hurricane
- Saturday, 8 a.m. | Dunesday Triathlon | Admission: Spectators free, park fees may apply | Location: Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Kanab
- Saturday, 8:45 a.m. | Butch Cassidy 10K and 5K | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Start line, Driftwood Lodge, 1515 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Southern Utah Cyclocross | Admission: Varies, spectators free | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 South Washington Fields Road, Washington City
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | Trail Love Maintenance | Admission: Free, service | Location: Web Hill, end of pavement on Hillrise Avenue, Bloomington Hills
- Saturday, 1-5 p.m. | “All About the Bike” festival and summit | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
- Friday-Sunday, all day | Moapa Valley OHV Roundup | Admission: Free, Recreational vehicle camping $30 per night | Location: Clark County Fairgrounds, Logandale, Nevada
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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