Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide: March 3-6

The Plein Air Poetry Lecture will take place Friday night starting at 7 p.m. Hear the lecture from Dr. David Rothman titled “The Poetry of the Natural World.” This lecture will discuss the power of nature poetry. This free lecture is at the Canyon Community Center in Springdale. Click here for more great Z-Arts events and more information on the Plein Air Poetry Lecture.

The 15th Annual Utah High School Dance Festival happens Friday and Saturday featuring 20 high schools and over 400 students. The festival will feature master classes, workshops, performances, and featured guest artists’ works and choreography. There will be a gala Saturday night, starting at 6 p.m., showcasing all of the dances learned during the festival. The gala is open to the public at Southern Utah University. Get the full schedule of classes and workshops at udeo.org.

George Streetfest on Main happens every first Friday of the month on Main Street between St. George Boulevard and Tabernacle Street. Don’t miss this month’s St. Patty’s Spring Fling featuring live music, vendor booths, food trucks, and a jazz and beer garden serving local craft brews and tapas. The street fest runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Visit georgestreetfest.com for more information.

Get up and dance to some live outlaw country from Raven Cain. He will perform Friday night from 8 to 11 p.m. Click here for a full lineup of live entertainment at George’s.

The Comedy Machine is back for a monthly show full of comedic acts and a full house of laughter. See comedian Keith Ellis and headliner Bob Kubota at the CasaBlanca Showroom in Mesquite. The 21-and-over show is Friday night at 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.  Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Are you looking for something to do on your Saturday mornings? Then head to the Year-Round Cedar City Farmers Market for baked goods, fresh produce, and hand-made crafts. It is located at the IFA parking lot and runs from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning. Click here for updates on the market.

The Hurricane Valley Commonwealth has a free performance at the Hurricane Performing Arts Center. They will put on “Heart of a Hero” Saturday with two show times. The matinee runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m., and the night show runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Dick Earl’s Electric Witness plays live at the Zion Canyon Brew Pub Saturday. Head up the canyon to hear great live music and enjoy delicious food and refreshing craft brews. Dick Earl will be playing from 4 to 7 p.m., and he’ll be out on the patio if the weather permits. Visit brewpubspringdale.com for more information about Zion Canyon Brew Pub and their March music lineup.

The CasaBlanca Showroom in Mesquite is featuring a tribute to the Ed Sullivan Show. Be a part of this fun variety show with Paul Terry as Ed Sullivan. Other acts include Alan Howard, Ariann Black, and Smokey LeBlanc. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. The show is 21 and over. Click here for more information.  

End your weekend in town with live music. Vinyl Tap will be playing George’s Corner Saturday night from 8 to 11 p.m. Don’t miss live music at George’s every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night.

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