Thursday, December 15, 2016

Things to do for all this weekend 12-15-16

Things to do this weekend for all

Events

The Phoenix Chorale: A Chorale Christmas - Silent Night
Fri. 12/16, 7:30pm
American Lutheran Church, Sun City
Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Silent Night, The Phoenix Chorale's beloved Christmas program will be filled with unique arrangements conjuring peaceful images. $15-$34
more info map

The Comedy Carousel
Fri. 12/16 & Sat. 12/17, 9:45pm
National Comedy Theatre, Phoenix
The Comedy Carousel is an exciting improv performance where the audience chooses the games. $12-$14
more info map

Southwest Youth Ballet Presents
"The Nutcracker"
Fri. 12/16 - Sun. 12/18, times vary
Higley Center for the Performing Arts, Gilbert
The Southwest Youth Ballet Presents this holiday classic the whole family will love. $10-$30
more info map

The Cosmonauts Sketch Comedy Show
Fri. 12/16 & Sat. 12/17, 7:30pm
The [SIC] Sense Theater, Phoenix
Join the Cosmonauts as they perform their own brand of 100%-scripted original comedic sketches. $8-$11
more info map

Breakfast with Santa
Sat. 12/17 & Sun. 12/18, 8am
Pointe Hilton Resort, Phoenix
Santa will be landing to host Valley families for breakfast, photos with Santa, and fun holiday cheer. $19.95-$31.95
more info FB map

Jonathan Cavier Live Acoustic Performance
Sat. 12/17, 5pm
Talebu Coffee & Wine Cafe, Chandler
Phoenix-based singer-songwriter and pop performer Jonathan Cavier will perform pieces from his debut album "Premier."
more info map

Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon
Sat. 12/17, 8am
Rio Vistas Community Park, Peoria
The Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon, 4 Mile Run, and Kids' Dash will take place at Rio Vista Park.
more info map
West Valley Symphony Holiday Concert
Sun. 12/18, 3pm-5pm
Valley Vista Performing Arts Center, Surprise
The Symphony will play a medley of beloved Hanukkah songs, and a section from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker." $15-$35
more info map

David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown
Sun. 12/18, 2pm
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Jazz musician David Benoit and guest vocalist Sara Gazarek pay tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas. $14-$59
more info map



Weather

Friday
Mostly Cloudy
67/54º Saturday
Partly Cloudy
62º/47º Sunday
Partly Cloudy
63º/43º

Through Dec. 29th

Movies
In Theaters Rated
Rogue One:
A Star Wars Story PG-13
Collateral Beauty PG-13
Fences PG-13
New DVD Releases Rated Critics Say
Florence Foster Jenkins PG-13
Bridget Jones's Baby R
Ben-Hur PG-13
Pro Sports
Pro Hockey
Wild vs Coyotes
12/17 @ 12:00pm
Coyotes vs Flames
12/19 @ 7:00pm
Schedule
Pro Basketball
Thunder vs Suns
12/17 @ 3:00pm
Schedule
Pro Football
Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints
12/18 @ 2:05pm
FOX
Schedule
Golf Tour


Resumes in January
Golf Network
Schedule
Senior Golf
Schedule

College Sports
Arizona Sun Devils

Men's Basketball
vs New Mexico State
12/17 @ 6:00pm
Women's Basketball
vs Oral Roberts
12/17 @ 2:00pm
Ice Hockey
@ Massachusetts
12/16 & 12/17 @ 5:00pm
Arizona Wildcats


Men's Basketball
vs Texas A&M
12/17 @ 10:00am
Women's Basketbal
@ Kansas
12/17 @ 11:00am
Arizona Light Displays


Weekend things to do for kids
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Remembering
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Friday, November 11, 2016

Happy Veterans Day! Here are some things to do.

Events

A Tribute to Veterans 
Fri. 11/11, 2pm-4:30pm
Goodyear Ballpark
A free event paying tribute to the tremendous sacrifices made by the men and women of the armed forces and their families.
more info   map 

The 7th Annual Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-off 
Fri. 11/11 & Sat. 11/12, 9am - closing varies
Tumbleweed Ranch, Chandler
Enjoy live music, Western history, cooking demonstrations, unique vendors, and more.
more info   map 

East Valley Veterans Parade 
Fri. 11/11, 11am
Downtown Mesa
This old fashioned parade features floats, marching bands, riders on horseback, and patriotic pageantry.
more info   map 

Cooks and Corks 
Fri. 11/11, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
Cook and Corks is a celebration of local cuisine wine, and the arts. $125-$175
more info   map 

Buckeye Veterans Day Parade 
Sat. 11/12, 9am
Monroe Avenue - Main Street Buckeye
A Veterans Day Parade to honor those who bravely served our country.
more info   map 

Arizona Hot Sauce Expo 
Sat. 11/12 & Sun. 11/13, 10am
Tempe Diablo Stadium
The Hot Sauce Expo will feature over 1,000 unique hot sauces, a Pepper Eating Contest, Bloody Mary Mix Downs, and a full line up of stage competitions. $15
more info   map 

9 String Theory 
Sat. 11/12, 7:30pm
Higley Center for the Performing Arts, Gilbert
The finest instrumental music from around the world finds a fresh new voice in 9 String Theory. $25
more info   map 

The Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo 
Sat. 11/12 & Sun. 11/13, 10am-4pm
Renaissance Glendale & Hotel Spa
The GFAF Expos are the largest special diet consumer events in the US. In addition to meeting the needs of the Celiac Community, the Expo welcomes those with gluten sensitivities, auto-immune/inflammatory disease, and autism. $5-$20
more info   map 

Fall Concert Series 
Sat. 11/12, 7pm
Goodyear Community Park
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy oldies by the Fabulous Decades Band.
more info   map 
        
Trilogy at Vistancia Fine Arts & Crafts Show 
Sun. 11/13, 9am-3pm
Trilogy at Vistancia Kiva Club, Peoria
36 Trilogy artists showing beautiful original pieces in Mediums including jewelry, mosaics, pottery, wood, glass, and more.
more info   map 

Salute to Our Heroes - Desert Bells 
Sun. 11/13, 2pm
Velda Rose Methodist Church, Mesa
Desert Bells performs a Salute to Our Heroes in honor of Veterans Day. Music includes a variety of patriotic favorites, original handbell compositions, and sneak previews of up coming concerts.
more info    map  




Weather


 Friday
 Partly Cloudy  
 85º/64º
Saturday 
Partly Cloudy  
85º/66º
Sunday 
Partly Cloudy 
 
   83º/59º 
  
       


          

Movies

Home showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters     Rated
Arrival     PG-13

Almost Christmas
    
     PG-13
Shut In     PG-13

New DVD Releases
 
Rated

 Critics Say
Indignation   R
The Sea of Phantom Boy  PG
Morris From America    R
Pro Sports

Pro Hockey
   
    
Coyotes vs Bruins
11/12 
@ 6:00pm
Schedule
Pro Basketball
 
    
Suns vs Nets
11/12 
@ 7:00pm
Warriors vs Suns
11/13
 @ 6:00pm
Schedule
Pro Football
   
   
Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers
11/13 @ 1:25pm
FOX
Schedule 
Golf Tour

    

OHL Classic at Mayakoba
11/10-11/13 
Playa del Carmen, Mex
Golf Network
Schedule

2016 Sprint Cup Series

 

CAN-AM 500
11/13 @
 11:30am
Phoenix International Raceway
FOX
Schedule

Senior Golf
   
            

College Sports

Arizona Wildcats

     




Football
vs Colorado
11/12 @ 8:00pm
Men's Basketball
vs Michigan State
11/11 @ 5:00pm
Women's Basketbal
vs Alcorn State
11/13
 @ 2:00pm
Women's Soccer
NCAA First Round
11/11 - 11/13
Women's Volleyball
@ Washington State
11/13 
@ 12:00pm
Women's Tennis
SDSU Fall Classic #2
11/11 - 11/13
Arizona Sun Devils

 
Football 
Next Week 
Men's Basketball 
vs Portland State
11/11
 @ 7:00pm
Women's Basketball 
vs Illinois State
11/11
 @ 4:00pm
Ice Hockey 
@ New Hampshire 
11/12 @ TBD
@ Boston College
11/13 
@ TBD
Women's Volleyball 
@ Washington State
11/11
 @ 8:00pm
@ Washington
11/13
 @ 12:00pm