10 things to do in Southern Utah this weekend

ST. GEORGE — There’s a lot going on within an hour of St. George this weekend. Play, laugh, sing along, and support the Southern Utah arts scene! Check out this list of activities going on this weekend.

1. Mesquite Western Roundup

Mesquite, Nevada. Friday 2/25, 7-9 PM. Saturday 2/26, 1-3 and 7-9 PM.

A cowboy poetry and western music event, featuring live music from the band the Saddle Strings. $10 general admission. 150 N Yucca St, Mesquite, NV. More information at Mesquite Community Theater.

2. Southwest Strings concert

St. George, Utah. Friday 2/25, 7 PM.

Local string ensemble Southwest Strings will be performing Mozart and favorite American music at the St. George Tabernacle. Free admission. 18 S Main St, St. George, UT. Facebook event here.

3. Derral Eves, “The Chosen” fireside

St. George, Utah. Saturday 2/26, 7 PM.

Executive producer of “The Chosen” series Derral Eves will be giving a presentation titled “The Chosen: Building Bridges and Gathering People to Jesus” at the St. George Tabernacle. Free admission. 18 S Main St, St. George, UT. Facebook event here.

4. Kenny Broberg with the Dixie State Symphony Orchestra

St. George, Utah. Saturday 2/26, 7:30 PM.

Part of the DSU celebrity concert series, American pianist Kenny Broberg will be joining the Dixie State Symphony Orchestra for a night of music at the Cox Performing Arts Center. $25 general admission. 325 S University Ave, St. George, UT.

5. Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical

St. George, Utah. Friday 2/25, 7:30 PM, Saturday 2/26, 2 and 7:30 PM

Musical written by Dolly Parton set in the 1970s. Playing at the St. George Electric Theater. $21.00 for adults, $19.00 for seniors, and $17.00 for students. 68 E Tabernacle St, St. George, UT. More information on the Greater Zion website.

6. Jazz Festival Concert

Cedar City, Utah. Saturday 2/26, 7:30 PM.

A jazz concert festival showcasing six high school jazz bands and featuring Charged Particles with Tod Dickow and SUU’s Jazz 1 Ensemble. At the Heritage Center Theater. Admission is free. 105 N 100 E, Cedar City, UT. More information here.

7. St. George Parade of Homes

St. George, Utah. Friday-Sunday, 2/25-2/27, 10 AM-7 PM.

Come tour some of the most beautiful homes in Washington County. 28 new homes scattered around the area, open to the public for walk-throughs. Tickets can be purchased online or at Red Cliffs Mall and Lin’s Markets. $20 general admission. More information here.

8. Birds of prey presentation

Leeds, Utah. Saturday 2/26, 10-11:30 AM.

Martin Tyner will be giving a presentation on birds of prey in southwest Utah at the Silver Reef ghost town. Come and see several live raptors including a golden eagle. $6 per person. 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds, UT. More information here.

9. Jared Harlan & Friends Country Music Concert

Hurricane, Utah. Saturday 2/26, 7 PM.

A live country music concert featuring singer-songwriters Jared Harlan, Mikalene Ipson and Casey Lofthouse. $5 admission. Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 S 100 W, Hurricane, UT. More information here.

10. LOL Comedy Night with Bryan Kellen

Washington, Utah. Friday 2/25, 7 and 9:30 PM. Saturday 2/26, 7 and 9 :30 PM.

Comedian Bryan Kellen will be performing four shows this weekend at the Heritage Arts and Event Center in Washington. Tickets starting at $15. 568 West Telegraph Street, Washington, UT. More information here.