Southern Utah Weekend Events
The Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide is the place to find all of the fun happenings and entertainment hitting Southern Utah. Pick your favorites and have a memorable weekend. For a full list of weekend events, visit The Independent’s Events Calendar.
Did you know you Southern Utah is home to a structure on the National Register? The Rockville Bridge lecture presented by Richard Kohler, Washington County Historical Society president, will discuss the historic and architectural significance of this great bridge. Doors open for this lecture at 5:30 p.m., and the talk begins at 6 p.m. Join the community for this free history lesson on a prized landmark of Southern Utah at the Rockville Community Center Thursday night.
St. George Musical Theater presents their performance of “My Fair Lady.” This musical tells of an acclaimed professor and bachelor taking a “gutter snipe” into his hands and molding her into a duchess of the people. This performance begins Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. and continues running every Thursday through Saturday and on Mondays until May 7 at the St. George Opera House. For more information on this play or to purchase tickets, visit the St. George Musical Theater website.
The Art Around the Corner 2016–2017 season is kicking off. Join the foundation Friday for a reception celebrating the 20 new works and the artists who will be a part of this seasons sculpture exhibit. Get the chance to meet the artists, hear live music and enjoy a delicious dinner. The event is $25 and will be on the third floor of the St. George Children’s Museum. The installment of the exhibit is Saturday. The exhibit is in downtown St. George. It is a free tour and has maps available to follow the path for all works. Visit the link for more information on this upcoming Art Around the Corner season.
With warm weather, great company, and delicious treats the Year-Round Cedar City Farmers Market gives you the best start to a Saturday morning. Stop the market every Saturday at the IFA parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon for baked goods, crafts, fresh produce, and more. For updates on the market, visit the Year-Round Cedar City Farmers Market Facebook page.
Head up to Springdale on Saturday afternoon for live music. Lisa Mac will be hitting the patio at the Zion Canyon Brew Pub from 4 to 7 p.m. Hear great alternative rock while throwing back a few delicious handcrafted brews. Visit the link for a full April music lineup for Zion Canyon Brew Pub.
Jack LeDuc and his band will be at the CasaBlanca Showroom in Mesquite on Saturday night for a George Strait Tribute. Hear live country tunes starting at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show is 21 and over. To purchase tickets, visit the entertainment page for CasaBlanca Resort.
Cedar City will be rockin’ out at Mike’s Tavern Saturday night. Come check out Fiyah Roots and Lady Reiko starting at 9 p.m. Enjoy all of the live bands and performances that Mike’s Tavern has to offer. Visit Mike Tavern’s website for all events.
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