Thursday, April 30, 2015

Lots of things to do 5/2/15



Events 

Phoenix-Mesa Mom Expo 
Fri. 05/01 & Sat. 05/02, 10am
Mesa Convention Center
This Mom Expo features exhibitors with special interest items particularly for women, moms of young children, and kids from newborn to school age. $5
more info   map 

30th Annual UMOM Golf Tournament 
Fri. 05/01, 11:30am
Grayhawk Golf Clubs, Scottsdale
Golfers will experience either the Talon or the Raptor course and will receive lunch. Following the event is a Swing into Summer Dinner Event and helicopter ball drop. $100
more info   map 

Eastmark First Friday Concert Series 
Fri. 05/01, 6pm
Eastmark Great Park, Mesa
Arizona's most in demand new dance bands will perform today's R&B, hip-hop, funk, and dance hits.
more info   map 

The Jungle Book 
Fri. 05/01, 7pm
Tucson Theatre, Gilbert
A talented cast of young performers with the Actor's Youth Theatre, will perform Tracey Power's lively adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic. $13
more info   map 

FitnessFest Conference & Expo 
Fri. 05/01 - Sun. 05/03, times vary
Valley of the Sun JCC, Scottsdale
A fitness and wellness conference and expo for group exercise instructors, personal trainers, aqua instructors and more.
more info   map 

Super Hero Walk/Run 
Sat. 05/02, 8:30am
Tempe Kiwanis Park, Tempe
Hosted by CASA Children to create awareness for Foster Care and Child Abuse. For superheroes of all ages. $25 
more info   map 

Arizona BBQ Festival 
Sat. 05/02, 12pm
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale
Enjoy a games arena, live music, a bacon station, and amazing BBQ. $12
more info   map
 

Chandler Symphony Classic Concert 
Sat. 05/02, 3pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra provides quality symphonic and orchestral music performed by a wide range of volunteer musicians.
more info   map 

Sonoran Desert Chorale:
Phantasies of the Opera
 
Sat. 05/02, 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church of Mesa
Enjoy opera and operetta classics featuring music by Mozart, Puccini, Bizet, Gilbert and Sullivan and more. $18
more info   map 

Bonsai Show 
Sat. 05/02 & Sun. 05/03, 9am-5pm
Valley Garden Center, Phoenix
Valley Garden Center, Phoenix Bonsai will display established Bonsai trees and trees under development to illustrate how the art of Bonsai is created.
more info   map 

Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival 
Sat. 05/02 & Sun. 05/03, 12pm
Downtown Phoenix
This two day street festival provides attendees with non-stop fun, music, games, and giveaways. $15-$85
more info   map
 


    
   
Movies 
 
Home showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters Rated
Avengers: Age of UltronPG-13
Unfriended        R
True StoryR 
New DVD Releases  Rated
      Critics Say
There's Always WoodstockNR   
The Barber R    
AftermathR     
Sports  
 
ASU Sun Devils
 
 
Men's Baseball 
@ California, Berkeley 
05/01 @ 7:00pm
05/02 @ 6:00pm
05/03 @ 1:00pm
Schedule 

Women's Softball
@ Stanford
05/01 
@ 7:00pm
05/02 @ 5:30pm
05/03 @ 2:00pm
ESPN
Schedule
Arizona Wildcats
 
 
Men's Baseball 
@ Washington, Pullman 
05/01 @ 6:00pm
05/02 @ 2:00pm
05/03 @ 3:00pm
Schedule 

Women's Softball
@ UCLA
05/01 
@ 5:00pm
05/02 @ 2:00pm
05/03 @ 3:00pm
ESPN
Schedule
Arizona Diamondbacks
 
 
@ Dodgers 
05/01 @ 7:10pm 
05/02 
@ 6:10pm
05/03 @ 1:10pm
MLBN  
 
Schedule
Arizona Rattlers


vs San Jose SaberCats 
05/02 @ 6:00pm
Schedule
 
 
 
PGA TOUR

  
 
             World Golf                                        Championships
             Cadillac Match Play
 
             San Francisco, CA
             04/29-05/03 @ times vary
             Golf Network
             Schedule
MLS
 

Major League Soccer 
Schedule 
ESPN
 
 
Weather 
 
 Friday 
Partly Cloudy 
 101º/70º
Saturday 
Clear  
98º/68º
Sunday 
Clear 
   95º/65º   


       

Friday, April 24, 2015

Don't get bored this weekend

Events 

Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show 
Fri. 04/24 - Sun. 04/26, times vary
Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Attend free seminars from the University of Arizona Master Gardeners, learn how to make a vertical garden, view the largest collection of Home Improvement exhibitors in one place, and much more. $0-$5
more info   map 

Young at Art Show 
Fri. 04/24, 5pm
Historic Irving School, Mesa
The Young at Art gala showcases outstanding artwork created by Mesa Public Schools junior and senior high students.
more info   map 

Beer and Bones! 
Fri. 04/24, 6pm-10pm
Arizona Museum of Natural History, Mesa
An evening event featuring local craft beer tasting, savory fare from local vendors, as well as raffles and fun science related games $10-$15
more info   map 

ASU Dance Annual 
Fri. 04/24 - Sun. 04/26, times vary
Galvin Playhouse, Tempe
The Dance Annual highlights some of the "greatest hits" of the 2014-15 season, as well as new pieces designed especially for the Paul V. Galvin Playhouse. $8-$16
more info   map 

Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration 
Sat. 04/25, 9am
Environmental Education Center
Veterans Oasis Park, Chandler
Experience hands-on activities, live animal presentations, and discover ways to live a more eco friendly lifestyle from on site vendors and exhibitors.
more info   map 

Scottsdale Pet Expo 
Sat. 04/25 & Sun. 04/26, times vary
WestWorld of Scottsdale
Learn about pet care, different types of pets/breeds, veterinary FAQ, and fun activities for you and your pet.
more info   map 

Ultimate Women's Expo 
Sat. 04/25 & Sun. 04/26, times vary
Phoenix Convention Center
Explore your own personal style, relax and rejuvenate, shop, explore a new interest, and much more. $5-$10
more info   map 

Cinderella 
Sat. 04/25 & Sun. 04/26, times vary
Chandler Center for the Arts
The classic tale of Cinderella, her clumsy step-sisters, a magical Fairy Godmother, and a handsome prince comes to life in Ballet Etudes' fun favorite production. $16-$22
more info   map 

Star Party 
Sat. 04/25, 6:30pm
Thunderbird Conservation Park, Glendale
The Saguaro Astronomy Club will have telescopes large and small set up and available. They will show a variety of astronomical objects including the moon, planets, star, galaxies, and deep sky wonders.
more info   map 

Bite of Arizona 
Sat. 04/25 & Sun. 04/26, times vary
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Chandler
Bite of Arizona will showcase local food artisans, restaurants, and gourmet food trucks. $10-$75
more info   map 

El Puente Theatre Festival & Mask Procession 
Sun. 04/26, 2pm-6:30pm
Tempe Center for the Arts
This unique celebration for families features an afternoon of food, music, and art.
more info   map
 


         
Movies 
 
Home showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters Rated
The Age of AdalinePG-13

Little Boy
       
     PG-13
The Water DivinerR
New DVD Releases  Rated
      Critics Say
AftermathR         
Hit by LightningNR         
CakeR          


Sports  

 
ASU Sun Devils
 
 
Men's Baseball 
vs Tennessee Tech 
04/24 @ 6:30pm
04/25 @ 6:30pm
Schedule 

Women's Softball
vs Utah
04/24 
@ 5:00pm
04/25 @ 7:30pm
04/26 @ 12:00pm
ESPN
Schedule
Arizona Wildcats
 
 
Men's Baseball 
vs California 
04/24 @ 6:00pm
04/25 @ 6:00pm
04/26 @ 12:00pm
Schedule 

Women's Softball
vs Stanford
04/24 
@ 6:00pm
04/25 @ 6:00pm
04/26 @ 12:00pm
ESPN
Schedule
Arizona Diamondbacks
 
 
vs Pirates 
04/24 @ 6:40pm 
04/25 
@ 5:10pm
04/26 @ 1:10pm
MLBN  
 
Schedule
Arizona Rattlers


@ Los Angeles Kiss 
04/25 @ 7:00pm
Schedule 
 
 
PGA TOUR

  
 
             Zurich Classic of New                    Orleans
             Louisiana, Avalong, LA
             04/23-04/26 @ times vary
             Golf Network    
             Schedule  
MLS
 

Major League Soccer 
Schedule 
ESPN
 
 


Weather 

 
 Friday 
Partly Cloudy 
 81º/59º
Saturday 
Clear  
84º/60º
Sunday 
Clear 
   88º/63º   


       

Friday, April 17, 2015

4-17-15 Lots to do this weekend, enjoy!



Events 

Banner Children's Charity ProAm 
Fri. 04/17, 8am-5pm
Grayhawk Golf Club, Scottsdale
Participants will enjoy competitive golf, golf hole activities, delicious food, and the company of celebrities. All proceeds benefit Banner Children' programs and services in Arizona.
more info   map 

Blossom Festival 
Fri. 04/17 - Sun. 04/19, 11am
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Enjoy an art show, Grill at the Mill, live music, complimentary wine tastings, tours and more.
more info   map 

Mozart's Symphony No 40 
Fri. 04/17 & Sat. 04/18, times vary
Phoenix Symphony Hall
The centerpiece of Mozart's final symphonic trilogy, Symphony No 40, encompasses unparalleled emotional range during four movements. $18-$39
more info   map 

Seussical Jr. 
Fri. 04/17 - Sun. 04/19, times vary
Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix
Transporting audiences from the jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton Hears a Who. $13.20
more info   map 

12th Annual Polish Festival 
Sat. 04/18 & Sun. 04/19, 10am
Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Phoenix
Try delicious Polish cuisine and imported Polish beer while enjoying traditional folk dances, Polish music, and fun activities for the whole family.
more info   map 

Great Arizona Beer Festival 
Sat. 04/18, 5pm-9pm
Sloan Park, Mesa
This craft beer tasting extravaganza will showcase over 200 brews from more than 50 breweries from across the state, country, and globe. $0-$85
more info   map 

Mesa Arts & Crafts Festival 
Sat. 04/18, 10am
Downtown Mesa
Browse woodworking, metal crafts, jewelry, arts, photography, soaps, and holiday gift items.
more info   map 

Awesomefest 
Sat. 04/18, 5pm
Eastmark Great Park, Mesa
A captivating night featuring roaming performers, Flam Chen Fire performances, glowing stilt walkers, jousting, hot air balloons, bungee trampoline and much more.
more info   map 

Charles Phoenix: Arizonaland 
Sat. 04/18, 5:30pm & 8:30pm
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
A live comedy retro slide show performance celebrating the Grand Canyon State. $25
more info   map 

ICAN 5k Color Dash 
Sat. 04/18, 8:30am
Tumbleweed Park, Chandler
Participants run or walk the 5k distance while being showered with bright colors along the way. $40
more info   map 

The Three Javelinas 
Sun. 04/19, 1pm
Tempe Center for the Arts
A favorite tale gets a Southwestern spin in the world-premiere stage adaptation of Susan Lowell's picture book, The Three Little Pigs. $12
more info   map
 

      
      
Movies 
 
Home showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters Rated
Monkey KingdomG

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
       
       PG
UnfriendedR
New DVD Releases  Rated
      Critics Say
MannyPG-13         
You're Not YouR         
Big EyesPG-13           
 

Sports  
 
ASU Sun Devils
 
 
Men's Baseball 
@ Washington 
04/17 @ 7:00pm
04/18 @ 7:30pm
04/19 @ 1:00pm
Schedule 

Women's Softball
vs Oregon State
04/17 
@ 7:00pm
04/18 @ 7:00pm
04/19 @ 12:00pm
ESPN
Schedule
Arizona Wildcats
 
 
Men's Baseball 
@ Oregon State 
04/17 @ 5:35pm
04/18 @ 4:05pm
04/19 @ 1:05pm
Schedule 

Women's Softball
@ Utah
04/17 
@ 4:00pm
04/18 @ 3:30pm
04/19 @ 11:00am
ESPN
Schedule
Arizona Diamondbacks
 
 
@ Giants 
04/17 @ 7:15pm 
04/18 
@ 6:05pm
04/19 @ 1:05pm
MLBN  
 
Schedule
Arizona Rattlers


vs Portland Thunder 
04/18 @ 6:00pm
 
Schedule
 
 
 
PGA TOUR

  
 
             RBC Heritage
             Harbour Town. GL 
             04/16-04/19 @ times vary
             Golf Network    
             Schedule  
MLS
 

Major League Soccer 
Schedule 
ESPN
 
 

Weather 
 
 Friday 
Clear 
 86º/58º
Saturday 
Clear  
91º/62º
Sunday 
Clear 
   94º/67º   

Thursday, April 9, 2015

4/10/15 Things to do this weekend, enjoy!

Events 

CycloMesa 
Fri. 04/10, 10am
Mesa Convention Center, Mesa
Join Downtown Mesa for the biggest biking event of the Spring in the valley.
more info   map 

Maricopa County Fair 
Fri. 04/10 - Sun. 04/12, 10am-10pm
Arizona Exposition & State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
The Fair features the largest county fair carnival in Phoenix with over 35 rides, unique food, a shopping pavilion, agriculture, and livestock. $0-$9
more info   map 

Blossom Festival 
Fri. 04/10 - Sun. 04/12, 11am
Queen Creek Olive Mill
This annual festival features an arts show, live music, wine tasting, vendor tastings, tours and more.
more info   map 

The Shanghai String Quartet 
Fri. 04/10, 7:30pm
Katzin Concert Hall-ASU, Tempe
This concert includes Beethoven's Quartet No. 6 in B-flat, Op. 18/6, Barber's Quartets, Op. 11, and Bartok's Quartet.
more info   map 

Davis Circus of Illusion 
Fri. 04/10, 7:30pm
Cattle Track Theater, Scottsdale
Enter the realm of Mystifying Illusion, breath-taking magic, and the impossible. $28-$48
more info   map 

Peoria's Art & Cultural Festival 
Sat. 04/11, 8am-4pm
Osuna Park, Peoria
Students from Peoria Unified School District will exhibit their artwork, perform dance routines, theater acts, choir, and band performances. There will also be  a 5k, family bike ride, wagon rides, and a kid's zone.
more info   map 

Audubon Arizona's Urban Naturalist Adventure Series 
Sat. 04/11, 7am-4pm
Rio Salado Audubon Center, Phoenix
At Page Springs, discover a lush, shady canyon surrounded by Sedona's spectacular red rock country. Enjoy the day by hiking, birding, kayaking and more. $100
more info   map 

Art in the Garden 
Sat. 04/11, 10am
Berridge Nurseries, Phoenix
Art in the Garden offers local artists a unique outdoor setting. From paintings, to pottery, to jewelry, the variety of art in the garden is endless.
more info   map 

Family Fun Fair - Fun With Fathers 
Sat. 04/11, 10am
Mesa Community College, Mesa
Bring the whole family to enjoy free activities, games, raffles, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
more info   map 

Chandler Symphony Chamber Series 
Sat. 04/11, 2pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
Musicians from across the Valley of the Sun are led by the esteemed conductor, Jack Herriman. $5-$15
more info   map 

Spring Fling 
Sat. 04/11, 9am-2pm
Kiwanis Park, Tempe
Shop and play at this vendor event in the park.
more info   map 

Scottsdale Culinary Festival 
Fri. 04/10 - Sun. 04/12, times vary
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
The Festival has grown a community favorite hosting over 35,000 guests, and counties fine wine and spirit selections. $12-$200
more info   map
 
      
       

               
Movies 
 
Home showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters Rated
The Longest RidePG-13

Ex Machina
       
         R
Clouds of Sils MariaPG
New DVD Releases  Rated
      Critics Say
The VoicesR         
A Most Violent YearR         
The ImmigrantR           
 
Sports  
 
ASU Sun Devils
 
 
Men's Baseball 
vs Arizona
04/11 @ 7:30pm
04/12 @ 5:00pm
Schedule 

Women's Softball
@ Oregon
04/10 
@ 1:00pm
04/11 @ 5:30pm
04/12 @ 12:00pm
ESPN
Schedule
Arizona Wildcats
 
 
Men's Baseball 
@ Arizona State 
04/11 @ 7:30pm
04/12 @ 5:00pm
Schedule 

Women's Softball
vs Washington
04/10 
@ 6:00pm
04/11 @ 7:30pm
04/12 @ 2:00pm
ESPN
Schedule
Arizona Diamondbacks
 
 
vs Dodgers 
04/10 @ 6:40pm 
04/11 
@ 5:10pm
04/12 @ 1:10pm
MLBN  
 
Schedule
MLB
 
 

Arizona Spring Training 
Schedule
 


 
Phoenix Suns
     
      
 
vs New Orleans Pelicans
04/10
 @ 5:00pm 
@ San Antonio Spurs
04/12 
@ 4:00pm
FSAZ 
Schedule
Arizona Coyotes





 
vs Ducks 
04/11 @ 6:00pm 
Schedule
MLS
 

Major League Soccer 
Schedule 
ESPN
 
 
PGA TOUR

  
 
             Masters Tournament
             Augusta, GA
             04/09-04/12
 @ times vary
             Golf Network            
             Schedule

Weather 
 
 Friday 
Clear 
 85º/59º
Saturday 
Clear  
87º/60º
Sunday 
Partly Cloudy 
  87º/61º