Southern Utah Weekend Events
Your Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide is full of fun for everyone: music, movies, live performances, and great food. For a full list of weekend events, visit The Independent’s Events Calendar.
Brigham’s Playhouse presents “110 In The Shade”
“110 In The Shade” is a musical adaptation of the play “The Rainmaker.” This fantastic musical will show on various dates through Sept. 17, including this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $17 to $23. For showtime and ticket information, go to Brigham’s Playhouse online.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Julius Caesar”
“Julius Caesar” is a fantastic display of political and governmental power. This production is set in modern Italy, which gives the themes a contemporary edge. However, Shakespeare’s language will not be updated. There is some violence in the play. This show will be held at the Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre on Friday at 2 p.m. Check out the 2016 Utah Shakespeare Festival for ticket information.
Tuacahn presents “Tarzan”
Tuacahn Amphitheater brings an unforgettable experience to the stage in Disney’s timeless adventure, “Tarzan.” This musical will show Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. through Oct. 12. This is the perfect family adventure for kids and adults. Ticket prices vary from $29 to $79 and can be purchased at the Tuacahn website.
St. George Musical Theater presents “Into The Woods”
Into The Woods brings your favorite stories together in this rare and enchanting musical. The story follows a baker and his wife who wish to have two children: Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival, and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. This is an exciting tale for the whole family. Ticket prices and show times vary, but the musical will show Thursdays–Saturdays until Sept. 17. Don’t miss out! For ticket information, go to ShowTix4U.com.
“Textures Of Life” exhibit
From a babe’s first soft and comforting swaddling to rough and tough yarns and fine linens, the textures of woven threads give our life tactile information and memories. Come see this free exhibit on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Kathy Cieslewicz at Dixie State University’s Sears Art Museum Gallery at cieslewicz@dixie.edu or (435)652-7909.
Historic St. George Live
Every Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m., watch historical figures come alive and describe what southern Utah living was like at the turn of the century. This is fun for the whole family. Bring the kids to the St. George Art Museum to check it out. The cost is $3 per person, and children under 11 get in for free. For more information, call the City of St. George at (435) 627-4525.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “The Cocoanuts”
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “The Cocoanuts” at the Randall L. Jones Theater in Cedar City. This theatrical comedy plays this Saturday at 2 p.m. For more showtimes and ticket information, visit bard.org.
Final Friday Art Walk
Art Works is a fine art and fine craft gallery located in gorgeous Cedar City offering arts and crafts by artists that love what they do and bring something special and unique to their medium. Join the Final Friday Art Walk in Cedar City at 5 p.m. at Art Works Gallery.
Stillhouse Road at Harmon’s
Stillhouse Road will perform live music at Harmon’s Grocery store in Santa Clara on Friday. Stop by to see them perform from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, contact The Southern Utah Songwriters Association.
Annual Veyo Barbecue and Fundraiser
Veyo’s Annual Barbecue Dinner, Dance, and Fundraiser will be held at the Veyo Town Park this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The park is a great place to gather for these events. It is constantly enjoyed and requires much upkeep. The money from the fundraiser will go toward the park. For more information contact Dorothy Hafen at Our Park Committee at (435) 632-2760.
Cedar City Children’s Musical Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
The Heritage Center in Cedar City is hosting a live performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online.
DocUtah presents “The Champions” at The Electric Theater
Don’t miss the tender DOCUTAH documentary “The Champions” on Friday at 7 p.m. Reserve your tickets now at docutah.com.
Dick Earl’s Electric Witness
Dick Earl’s Electric Witness will perform this Friday at 8 p.m. at George’s Corner Restaurant. There is no cover.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Mary Poppins”
The beloved “Mary Poppins” is being brought to the stage, courtesy of the 2016 Utah Shakespeare Festival. Bring the family to this G-rated show in Cedar City at the Randall L. Jones Theater. This is definitely a not-to-be-missed play. Showtimes are Friday at 8 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. Enjoy a night out! Check out the 2016 Utah Shakespeare Festival for ticket information.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “The Three Musketeers”
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “The Three Musketeers” at the Engelstad Shakespeare Theater in Cedar City. This classic performance starts Friday at 8 p.m. For showtimes and ticket information, visit the Utah Shakespeare Festival website.
DJ Spinz at The One and Only
D.J. Spinz will be at the One and Only Friday night at 9 p.m. Dance the night away, have a few drinks, play pool, and have a great time! Contact The One and Only for more information.
Downtown Farmer’s Market at Ancestor Square
One of the favorite Southern Utah Weekend Events, the Downtown Farmer’s Market, is open every Saturday at 8 a.m. to noon in Ancestor Square at 2 W. St. George Blvd. and will run through Oct. 29. The market features live music and an array of vendors. The Downtown Farmer’s Market is a nonprofit project dedicated to promoting the downtown area as well as organic gardening, homemade arts and crafts, and other goods. For more information and other details, contact the Farmer’s Market Downtown by email at info@farmersmarketdowntown.com or call (435) 632-3721.
The market accepts the Horizon Card and participates in “Double Up Bucks” offered through a grant from Utahns Against Hunger. Come to the market and shop for farm-fresh produce with your Horizon Card and Double Up Bucks will match what you spend up to $10 each Saturday.
Year-Round Farmer’s Market in Cedar City
Visit the only Year-Round Farmer’s Market in Utah, a real farmers market that sells only locally produced and grown fruit, vegetables, jam, bread, and other farm products. The event happens on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA parking lot. For information, contact Symbria Patterson at info@yearroundfarmersmarket.org or call her at (435) 865-6792.
Zion Canyon Farmers Market
The Zion Canyon Farmers Market is located on the lawn of the Bit and Spur Restaurant at 1212 Zion Park Blvd. in Springdale. The market is open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 15. Check the musician lineup for a calendar of specific dates. For more information, contact Josh Warburton at ipc@infowest.com or call (435) 632-1555.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Murder For Two”
Everyone is a suspect in this hilarious musical murder-mystery with a twist. In “Murder for Two,” one actor investigates the crime. The other plays all the suspects. And they both play the piano! Don’t miss the fun at this play in Cedar City at the Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre Saturday at 2 p.m. This show will run through Oct. 22. Tickets can be purchased at Bard.org
Laugh Without Little Ones Improv Show
On Saturday at 6:30 p.m.,Come see Improv Dixie perform comedy at Even Stevens, fun for the whole family! Starts around 6:30 p.m. and ends around 9 p.m. Contact Chris Chiang for more information at chiang@evenstevens.com.
Full Tilt Boogie at Zion Canyon Brew Pub
If you haven’t heard of Full Tilt Boogie before, come see what you are missing out on. They will be performing live in Springdale Saturday at 5 p.m. Go out for the night and enjoy some live entertainment and excellent food at Zion Canyon Brew Pub.
Neil Diamond Tribute
Rob Garrett “King of Diamonds” takes the stage for this magical event Saturday at 7:30 p.m. This is a 21 and older event. For more information, go to Casablanca.com.
Film series from M.A.R.S.
The Southern Utah film society M.A.R.S. collides with Cedar City and showcases some adventure shorts from the festival circuit. The show starts Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online. For more information, contact M.A.R.S. at tickets@ophilia.com or call (435) 705-5555.
Soul What!? at George’s Corner Restaurant
Saturday at 8 p.m., Soul What!? will be performing live music at George’s Corner Restaurant Corner of Blvd & Main. Visit George’s Corner for more information.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Henry V”
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Henry V” at the Engelstad Shakespeare Theater in Cedar City. This classic performance starts Saturday at 8 p.m. For ticket information, visit the Utah Shakespeare Festival website.
Tuacahn presents “Peter Pan”
Tuacahn Amphitheater brings another beautiful performance of childhood favorite “Peter Pan.” This play will show this Saturday. Check out Tuacahn.org for showtimes and ticket purchases.
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