Southern Utah Weekend Events
Happy Mother’s Day weekend from The Independent! Check out the Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide to show your moms, aunts, and grandmas a great weekend in Southern Utah by bringing them to all of the fun entertainment. For a full list of weekend events, visit The Independent’s Events Calendar.
Dallas Brass Live
Dallas Brass will hit the stage at Heritage Center Theater in Cedar City. Hear them live Thursday night starting at 7:30 p.m. Click the link to purchase tickets to Dallas Brass.
Ancestor Square Spring Concert Series
The Southern Utah Songwriters Association kicks off their Ancestor Square Spring Concert Series with Nic Chamberlain and Ryan Tilby Thursday. Enjoy a whole night of great roots music like blues, bluegrass, outlaw country, folk and more. Carlie Wall will be opening the night. The show begins Thursday at 7 p.m. at Ancestor Square in downtown St. George. Visit SUSWA’s website for a full lineup for the Ancestor Square Spring Concert Series.
“What Women Want” Expo
Pamper yourself this weekend at the “What Women Want” Expo. This is the perfect gift to give your mom. Happening Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Be a part of the largest consumer show in Southern Utah. Tickets are only $5 for food, live entertainment, shopping vendors and more. For more information on this event, visit the “What Women Want” Expo website.
George Streetfest on Main
This month’s Streetfest features Lady Van Love on the Main Street stage along with food trucks, craft booths, street vendors, dancing games, and more. Don’t miss Ryan Innes from “The Voice” play live music at the Desert Pulse Jazz Garden. Enjoy drinks and tapas in the Jazz Garden to go along with great music in Ancestor Square. This event happens every first Friday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. on Main Street between Tabernacle and St. George Blvd.
Jennifer Nettles at Tuacahn
Tuacahn features live entertainment Friday evening with Jennifer Nettles. She is a Grammy Award-winning country star ready to rock the night. See her on the Tuacahn stage starting at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit the Tuacahn Amphitheatre website.
Steven Swift at George’s Corner
Steven Swift plays George’s Corner in Ancestor Square Friday night. See him perform live folk and Americana from 8 to 11 p.m. Check out live music at George’s every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Get the full lineup at the George’s Corner website.
The Comedy Machine
The Comedy Machine is back for the month of May. Enjoy a night of laughter with host Paul Scally, comedian Mel Kohl, and headliner Kirk McHenry. The doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. The show is 21 and over. The Comedy Machine happens every first Friday of the month at the CasaBlanca Showroom. Visit CasaBlanca’s entertainment calendar more information.
Smokin’ Hot Mesquite Days
Smokin’ Hot Mesquite Days is a Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned BBQ championship. This event runs Friday through Sunday and features three days great BBQ, taste testing, music, and fun. The winner of the BBQ championship is guaranteed a $40,000 prize. Get more information about Smokin’ Hot Mesquite Days by clicking the link.
Southern Utah Farmers Markets
With spring in the air, the farmers market season has begun. Farmers markets line the Southern Utah area. The Zion Canyon Farmers Market kicks off Saturday and runs until October 15. The market goes from 9 a.m. to noon on the Bit and Spur lawn in Springdale. Visit the link for more information on the Zion Canyon Farmers Market. The Year-Round Cedar City Farmers Market happens every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA parking lot. For updates on the market, visit the Year-Round Cedar City Farmers Market Facebook.
Steven Swift at ZCBP
Steven Swift plays more great music this weekend up in Springdale. Catch a second performance over the weekend on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Zion Canyon Brew Pub. Find a spot on the outdoor patio, order a refreshing handcrafted brew, and hear live blues. Get more information on Zion Canyon Brew Pub music by clicking the link.
Kentucky Derby
Eureka Casino Resort in Mesquite features the Kentucky Derby Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include a ticket for prize drawings, entry into the best hat contest, and one complimentary cocktail. Call Carol White at (702) 845-7323 for more information.
Michael W. Smith at Tuacahn
Tuacahn features another great performance Saturday night at 8 p.m. Michael W. Smith brings his traveling concert tour to Southern Utah. Purchase tickets to hear Michael W. Smith live at the link.
The Eagles Greatest Hits
The “In Its Entirety” Series at the CasaBlanca Resort features The Eagles Greatest Hits. Hear this live tribute to The Eagles Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Doors open at the CasaBlanca Showroom at 7:30 p.m. and the show is 21 and over. Get more information about this Casablanca show by visiting the link.
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