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 | May 25-27

Memorial Day Observances

• Friday, 2-4 p.m. | Memorial Day Program | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Veterans Home, 160 N. 200 East, Ivins.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Voyage for Veterans | Admission: Single rider, $25; couple, $20 | Location: Start at Zion Harley Davidson, 2345 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington City.
• Monday, 7:45 a.m. PDT | Memorial Day Service | Admission: Free | Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 501 Hillside Drive, Mesquite, Nevada.
• Monday, 8 a.m. | Memorial Day Ceremony | Admission: Free | Location: SunRiver Veterans Honor Park, intersection of Wide River Drive and Diamond River Drive, St. George.
• Monday, 10 a.m. | Memorial Day Recognition | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Cemetery, 685 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Monday, 10 a.m. | Memorial Day Program | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan Cemetery, 834 Canyon Road, Parowan.

Art

• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Frontier Homestead Exhibits | Admission: $2-$4 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
• 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 5 p.m. | ‘Every Piece Has a Story’ exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, City Commons Building, 220 E. 200 North in 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.

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10 a.m. | Active Aging Lecture: Stroke: Prevention | Admission: Free | Location: SelectHealth Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George.

Entertainment

• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Mark Preston | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Bye Bye Birdie” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City.
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Guys and Dolls” | Admission: $17-$21 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Other Desert Cities” | Admission: $10-$30 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 W. Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
• Friday-Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | “Cinderella” preview shows | Admission: $29-$72 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 5 p.m. | Docutah presents a screening of the documentary “Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone” followed by a live concert with Fishbone | Admission: $20-$30 | Location: Electric Theater Center, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | ZZ Top Tribute | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.

Family

• Friday, 2:30 p.m. | Utah UFO Festival | Admission: Free; donations appreciated | Location: Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, noon to 1 p.m. | Ribbon Cutting for Climb-0n Dinosaur | Admission: Free; museum admission may apply | Location: Dinosaur Discovery Site, 2180 E. Riverside Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Utah UFO Festival | Admission: Free; donations appreciated | Location: Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City.

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, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IFA Country Store, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Farmers 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.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | RSQ Dogs Yard Sale Fundraiser | Admission: Free; items vary | Location: 1838 W. 1020 N., Suite B, St. George.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Aerial Dance for a Cause Workshop: Adult | Admission: $25 | Location: The Vault, 2051 E. Red Hills Parkway, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Aerial Dance for a Cause Workshop: Kids | Admission: $25 | Location: The Vault, 2051 E. Red Hills Parkway, St. George.
• 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. | Merril Cambell | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Shannon Birch Vocal Studio Night | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Severin Browne | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Vivid Youth | Admission: $7 | Location: Jazzy’s, 1812 Sunset Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Dick Earl | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Escape the Winery: An Escape Room Experience | Admission: $50; 21 and over only | Location: IG Winery, 59 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
• Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Karaoke with Ed | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Burger Theory, 1808 S. Crosby Way, St. George.
• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off The Cuff Comedy | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 10 p.m. | Utah UFO Festival Welcome Party | Admission: $5; $3 with can of nonperishable food item | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 7 p.m. MST | Karaoke Night | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Juniper Ridge Restaurant and Saloon, 2631 Highway 89, Fredonia, Arizona.

Outdoor/active

• All weekend, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | World Off Road Series Round 6 | Admission: $10-$20 | Location: Iron Mine Race Park, Antelope Springs Road, Cedar City.
• Friday, 6 p.m. | Fly Fishing Clinic | Admission: Free; advance reservation required | Location: Cedar City Aquatic Center, 2090 W. Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar City.
• Friday, 8:30 p.m. | Sunset Hike | Admission: Free; advance reservation required; state park fees may apply | Location: Snow Canyon State Park | Telephone: 435-628-2255.
• Saturday, 7-10 a.m. | Shop Rides | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Rapid Cycling, 705 N. Bluff St., St. George.

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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