Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide: March 17-20

Start off your weekend Thursday night for the final DSU Celebrity Concert Series performance for this season. See O Sole Trio at the Cox Performing Art Center at 7:30 p.m. This ensemble is bringing the essence of Italy to North America. For more information and to purchase tickets visit this link.

One man band Tom Bennett will be performing in Colorado City. Hear his multi-instrumental jams at Berry Knoll Coffee starting at 6 p.m.

Tuacahn will feature a live performance from Gary Mullen, winner of ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, and his band The Works for “One Night of Queen”. This will be Mullen’s ninth tour to the states to tribute Queen. Don’t miss his annual tour starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday night. Purchase tickets by clicking here.

DixieFest 2016 is back to help you relive Spring Break. Kid Ink will be performing for this year’s live concert and dance party. Have a night full of Spring Break memories at the Old Airport Friday night at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. You can buy advanced tickets at this link.

Get delicious baked goods, hand-made crafts, fresh produce and more at the Year-Round Cedar City Farmers Market. The market happens every Saturday morning at the IFA parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon. Don’t miss a great way to start your Saturdays off right. Visit this link for updates on the market.

Worthington Gallery has two great events you cannot miss. Both Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. receive a pottery demonstration from Frank Massarela. He is a true artist at his craft and will be explaining and showing his process. Happening Saturday from 5-8 p.m. sit with Jimmie Jones, renowned painter to discuss his new book and have a book signing. Along with the meet and greet his paintings will be on display and for sale after the discussion. Enjoy two days of great art and conversation. Visit here for contact information and to learn more about these events.

Springdale is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Be a part of the 31st annual Zion Canyon St. Patty’s Day Festival. It is a full day of festivities starting at 2 p.m. with a parade featuring the Utah Pipe Band. After the parade head to the Bit and Spur for a full day and night of fun including green Jello sculptures, a green Jello eating contest, bounce houses, beer and wine garden, food and more. Enjoy live music throughout the night at the Spotted Dog and Zion Canyon Brew Pub. Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with the Springdale community.

Hear live music from Closure at the St. Patty’s Day Pub Party at the Zion Canyon Brew Pub. Celebrate St. patrick’s Day with great music, fresh brews and delicious eats. Closure will be performing from 4-7 p.m. out on the patio. For more information and for future ZCBP performances click here.

Jazz on the Corner is back for March with The Jim Sevy Jazz Band. Hit George’s Corner in Ancestor Square Saturday night from 8-11 p.m. for a great meal and great jazz tunes. Check out George’s Corners full calendar of live music. 

John Acosta is Barry Gibb in the Bee Gees Gold Tribute at the CasaBlanca Resort in Mesquite. See this live tribute to the Bee Gees Gold album at the CasaBlanca Showroom starting at 8:30 p.m. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. and is 21 and over. For more performances for the “In Its Entirety” Concert Series and other CasaBlanca Showroom events visit here.

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