Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide
The Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide is full of fun for everyone: Zion Rocktoberfest, Streetfest, the Kayenta Art Festival, theater, live performances, art exhibits, and more! For a full list of weekend events, visit The Independent’s Events Calendar.
Michael Plyler special exhibit
“Zion Canyon: A Storied Land” is an exhibit by photographer Michael Plyler that highlights the beauty of our neighboring Zion National Park. This special exhibit is being presented to celebrate the National Park Service centennial. Regular admission fees apply. This exhibit will be on display daily through Oct. 31. at Frontier Homestead State Park.
“Go Out & Play” exhibit
“Go Out & Play” is an exhibit of many local and original artists from the southern Utah area. The event features Karen March, Professor McGarren, Jodi Fuller, Dan Whalen, Dan Lewis, Fiona Phillips, Julie Rogers, Larry Winborg, Jeremy Winborg, and Kirk Parkinson. The exhibit aims to inspire a sense of wonder, creativity, and natural curiosity. This free exhibit shows 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Nov. 11. Contact Kathy Cieslewicz for more information at cieslewicz@dixie.edu or (435) 652-7909.
“Snapshot 1880–2016: Artist’s Work! The Role of Art in Zion National Park”
The Silver Reef Museum and Zion History Association present this collaborative exhibit that features local visual artists Roland Lee and Royden Card. It is a unique art exhibit that explores the role of art in Zion National Park. It will explore the ways in which artists have promoted Zion National Park visually to a worldwide audience, beginning with the World’s Fair in 1903 in St. Louis and ending with the Zion National Park’s plein air event Nov. 7–13. This exhibit runs from Oct. 6 through Nov. 3 with a public reception to be held Oct. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. during George Streetfest at the Arts to Zion Showcase at Gallery 35, located in the Downtown Historic District. For more information, contact Arts to Zion at wcas@live.com or (435) 216-2651
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Murder For Two”
Everybody 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 Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. This show will run through Oct. 22. Tickets can be purchased at bard.org.
Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “The Odd Couple”
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “The Odd Couple” Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Randall L. Jones Theater in Cedar City. During this performance, the role of Oscar will be played by Brian Vaughn and the role of Felix will be played by David Ivers. For more showtimes and ticket information, visit bard.org.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Cocoanuts”
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Cocoanuts” at the Randall L. Jones Theatre in Cedar City. This is a fun musical comedy that will show Saturday at 8 p.m. For more showtimes and ticket information, visit bard.org.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Julius Caesar”
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Julius Caesar” at the Anes Studio Theatre in Cedar City. This classic drama plays Saturday at 8 p.m. For more showtimes and ticket information, visit bard.org.
Tuacahn presents “Tarzan”
Tuacahn Amphitheater brings an unforgettable experience to the stage in Disney’s timeless adventure, “Tarzan.” This musical will show Thursdays–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.
Tuacahn’s inaugural New Works Festival
The Tuacahn New Works Program has selected “Fairy Tale Christmas” and “The First Gentleman” for its debut. Both musicals will open to public audiences Friday. Admission is free, but patrons must call the Tuacahn Box Office to arrange seating reservations. Call the box office at 1 (800) 746-9882.
Arts in Kayenta Festival
A free arts festival that will feature over 75 artists from across the country will be held at the Kayenta Art Village Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be live music, specialty food vendors, and the return of the popular beer and wine garden. For more information, contact the St. George Chamber of Commerce.
St. George Music Store hosts free guitar string recycling event
The Music Store will host a free guitar string recycling event to recycle old and used guitar strings Friday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. Musicians can bring in their old strings for recycling as well as get their electric or acoustic guitars restrung with new strings, furnished by D’Addario, for free. Contact Veronica Rajadnya at veronica.rajadnya@terracycle.com or (609) 393-4252 for further information.
George Streetfest: Oktoberfest 2016
Every first Friday of each month, George Streetfest invites you to gather in Historic Downtown St. George for a celebration of southern Utah. There will be a free concert on Main Street, “Tom Bennet One-Man Band”, DJ Youth Dance Party, and the Jazz Garden at Ancestor Square for adults 21 and older. The event starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. Visit George Streetfest for more information.
“A Long and Winding Road” art exhibit
Kristine Eberhard will be displaying her artwork at the Canyon Community Center Gallery Oct. 3–Nov. 14. There will be a discussion with snacks on Friday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, go to Z-Arts: Zion Arts and Humanities Council.
Royal Bliss and Wayne Hoskins Band live at Firehouse Bar and Grill
Two bands will perform at the Firehouse on Friday, Oct. 7. The show starts at 7 p.m., and there will be a cover charge of $15. Tickets can be purchased at the Firehouse or at SmithTix.com. You must be 21 to attend. Contact Firehouse Bar and Grill for more information. The Wayne Hoskins Band will also perform on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 9 p.m. at Mike’s Tavern in Cedar City. Tickets can be purchased at EventBrite.com for only $5. For more information contact Mike’s Tavern.
Hurricane Valley Theatrical Company presents “AIDA”
Hurricane Valley Theatrical Company presents Elton John and Tim Rice’s “AIDA,” a timeless love story filled with colorful characters, show-stopping dance numbers, incredible music, and much more. It’s a show for the whole family! It will show Oct. 7–29 on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 p.m., with Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.
“The Comedy Machine” at Casablanca
“The Comedy Machine” will perform Friday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Casablanca Resort. Top comics from all over the country come together to bring you a night of fun and laughter. This is a 21-and-older-show. Tickets can be purchased at Star Tickets for $15–$25. For more information, visit Casablanca online.
Raven Cain at George’s Corner Restaurant
“Raven Cain” will perform at George’s Corner Restaurant Friday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. Contact George’s Corner for more information.
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 one of the southern Utah weekend events you don’t want to miss! It is located on the lawn of the Bit and Spur Restaurant 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.
Audition call: “The Producers”
Auditions for Mel Brooks’ hilarious musical comedy “The Producers” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Production will run through eight performances Feb. 15–25. Go to The Stage Door Theater online for more information about the auditions, or contact Kerry Perry at thestagedoortheater@yahoo.com or (435) 656-4407.
Leeds Wild West Day
The Silver Reef Museum presents Leeds Wild West Day at Silver Reef Ghost Town Saturday at noon. The event will feature Lawmen and the Muddy River Gang, who will perform a bank robbery and shoot-out reenactment and Gary Dixon’s “Guns of the 1870s” lecture. Please R.S.V.P. the Silver Reef Museum at (435) 879-2254 or museum@silverreef.org.
Zion RocktoberFest
Tuacahn presents “Peter Pan”
Tuacahn Amphitheater brings another beautiful performance of childhood favorite “Peter Pan.” This play will show Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Visit Tuacahn.org for showtimes and ticket purchases.
The Naked Waiters live at George’s Corner Restaurant
The Naked Waiters will performing at George’s Corner Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8:30 p.m. Visit George’s Corner event calendar for line-up information.
Casablanca Resort presents “A Night at the Copacabana”
The Casablanca will host “A Night At The Copacabana: A Tribute To Barry Manilow” starring Mark O’Toole. Listen to all the songs of Barry that you love on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. This is a 21-and-older-event. Tickets are $15–$35 and can be purchased at StarTickets.com or at the Casablanca front desk.
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