Thursday, May 18, 2017

May 18-21 more things to do


Events

Summer Kick-Off Art Walk 
Fri. 05/19, 6pm

AJ Chandler Park
Over 30 local artists will have work for sale. There will also be live music, and an art exhibit by junior artists.
more info   FB   map 

Jay and the Americans 
Fri. 05/19, 8pm
Harrah's Phoenix Ak-Chin, Maricopa
Jay and the Americans was started more than 50 years ago performing pop music, and was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2007.
more info   map 

Felipe Esparza 
Fri. 05/19 - Sun. 05/21, times vary
Tempe Improve
Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor best known for his raw, real-life comedy that audiences everywhere can relate to.
more info   map 

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. 
Sat. 05/20 & Sun. 05/21, times vary
Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, Scottsdale
Based on the original Broadway production, Beauty and the Beast Jr. features an incredibly talented cast of youth ranging in age from 8-16. $14-$21
more info   map 

Kids to Parks in Goodyear 
Sat. 05/20, 8am
Goodyear Community Park
Kids will discover science, learn history, experience nature, and enjoy an outdoor adventure.
more info   map 

Peoria Firefighters Charities
Fire it Up Car Show
 
Sat. 05/20, 8am-1pm
State Trailer RV & Outdoor Supply, Peoria
This free event features 250+ new and classic vehicles, plus games for all ages.
more info   map 

Hillcrest Dance & Social Club 
Sat. 05/20, 7pm-9:30pm
R.H. Johnson Social Hall, Sun City West
Ballroom dances are held every Saturday night with live music. Free dance lessons are offered at 6:15. $4-$6
more info   map 

Experience Polynesia 
Sat. 05/20 & Sun. 05/21, 9am
Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix
Enjoy musical performances, dancing, demonstrations, a Polynesian menu at Cafe Allegro, and even try your hand at a Ukulele. $20
more info   map 

Learn & Lunch with Chef Marcellino 
Sat. 05/20, 1pm
Marcellino
 Ristorante , Scottsdale
Learn Chef Marcellino's secrets to creating home made gnocchi and a light tomato sauce. A delectable lunch will follow. $35
more info   map 

First Impressions - A Writing Class 
Sat. 05/20, 1pm
Mesa Library Red Mountain Branch
This class will focus on the essential elements each novel needs in a first chapter.
more info   map 

Mindful Hiking - Alta Trail  
Sun. 05/21, 6am

Tao Healing Center, Chandler
This event combines hiking with mindful yoga practices. $5
more info   map 

Free Scottsdale Philharmonic Concert

Sun. 05/21, 4pm
Scottsdale Bible Church
The Scottsdale Philharmonic will perform works by Offenbach, Mendelssohn, Rossini, and more.
more info   map 

Murder Mystery Dinner in Phoenix 
Sun. 05/21, 6pm
The Old Spaghetti Factory, Phoenix
A night of integral deception, and delicious food is what's in store in this comedic thriller. $60
more info   map 

Phoenix Boys Choir - Bon Voyage Concert 
Sun. 05/21, 5pm
Memorial Hall at Steele Park, Phoenix
This Season Finale is the culmination of the boys practice, discipline, and determination throughout the year. $20
more info   map

 
Arizona Winds Concert Band Presents "American Heroes" 
Sun. 05/21, 1pm
Cactus High School, Glendale
A patriotic and inspiring program in recognition of Armed Forces Week.
more info   map


         
      
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Movies

In Theaters   Rated   
Everything, Everything   PG-13
Alien: Covenant      R
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul     PG
New DVD Releases  Rated     Critics Say
The Space Between Us PG-13
Resident Evil: The Final Battle    R
Extortion     R


Pro Sports

NBA PLAYOFFS
    
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
         
@ Padres
05/19 
@ 7:10pm
05/20 @ 7:10pm
05/21 @ 1:40pm
Schedule
PHOENIX SOCCER
  
@ San Antonio FC 
05/20 @ 5:30pm
Schedule
ARIZONA RATTLERS
 
   
vs Salt Lake Screaming Eagles
05/20 @ 6:00pm
Schedule
GOLF TOUR

    
AT&T Byron Nelson
05/18-05/21, 
times vary
Irving, TX
Golf Network
Schedule
SENIOR GOLF
 
         
2017 SPRINT CUP SERIES

 
Monster Energy Open
05/20 
@ 4:00pm
Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race
05/20
 @ 6:00pm

Charlotte Motor Speedway
FOX Sports
Schedule


College Sports

ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS

 
vs Arizona
05/19 @ 7:00pm
05/20 @ 7:00pm
vs University of  NorthCarolina
05/19 @ 4:00pm
Women's Tennis 
NCAA Regionals 
05/19 & 05/22 @ All Day
ARIZONA WILDCATS

     
Baseball
@ Arizona State
05/18 @ 6:00pm
05/19 @ 7:00pm
05/20 @ 7:00pm
Softball 
NCAA Regional 
vs St. Frances
05/19
 @ 4:01pm
vs New Mexico State
05/19
 @ 6:30pm
Grand Canyon University
 
    

All Sports Schedules



Weather     (extended forecast)

          
       Friday
        Sunny
       90º/65º
     Saturday
       Sunny
      96º/67º
      Sunday
       Sunny
      101º/70º


                 

Weekend family things to do May18-21

WEEKEND EVENTS FOR FAMILIES: MAY 18-21

Bubble Bash at Desert Ridge.
Explore Bubble Bash this weekend at Desert Ridge Marketplace.
This weekend, the Peach Festival continues at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek. Take in a free concert at Scottsdale’s McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, visit a Bubble Bash at Desert Ridge Marketplace, learn CPR in Tempe or get inspired at a summer reading event at Changing Hands bookstores.
Want even more ideas for your weekend? Explore our full “Family Time!” events calendar.

THURSDAY, May 18 (International Museum Day)

International Museum Day at the i.d.e.a. Museum. All ages. Explore art by global artists and enjoy art activities inspired by master artists. 9am-4pm. $8 for ages 1 and up; today only you can buy one admission and get one free. 150 W Pepper Place, Mesa. 480-644-2468 or ideamuseum.org
Free admission at Pueblo Grande Museum. Enjoy free admission, free gallery tours and artifact show-and-tell stations where guests can see, touch, and ask questions about museum artifacts. 9am-4pm. Pueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park, 4619 E Washington St, Phoenix. 602-495-0901 or pueblogrande.com

FRIDAY, May 19

Photo courtesy Schnepf Farms.
The Peach Festival at Schnepf Farms starts this weekend! Pick peaches, eat peachy pancakes, shop at a vintage market and more. Photo courtesy Schnepf Farms.
Peach Festival (Fri-Sun May 12-21). All ages. Free hay rides to peach picking, vintage market, the Peachy Tasting Pavilion, live entertainment, and amusement rides. 7:30am-4pm. $5/day. Schnepf Farms, 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek. 480-987-3100 or schnepffarms.com
Movies in the Park (May 5-19). Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and watch family-friendly films on the big, outdoor screen at Tumbleweed park. Thematic activities inspired by each Friday movie start early. May 5: “Secret Life of Pets,” May 12: “Moana,” May 19: “Sing.” 6pm (activities), 8pm (movies begin). Free. Tumbleweed Park, 745 E Germann Road, Chandler. 480-782-2735 or chandleraz.gov/cinepark
“Milk. Beer. Wine.” This family-friendly networking event is 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Halle Heart Children’s Museum, 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe. $20 adult tickets and $10 child tickets cover museum admission, child care, drinks and a light snack for the family with dinner available for purchase onsite. thenewmore.co.
The Book of Mormon (Thur-Sun May 18-28). Recommended for teens and older. Story of two young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda, where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population. 7:30pm Tues-Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 1 & 6:30 Sun. $30-$130. ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe. 480-965-3434 or asugammage.com

SATURDAY, May 20

CPR Saturday. All ages. Be prepared for a health emergency with this convenient and affordable CPR/first aid training class. 10am-12:30pm. CPR portion is free. There is a $35 fee for first aid portion and to obtain certification. (registration required). Halle Heart Center, 2929 S 48th St, Tempe. 602-414-2800 or halleheartchildrensmuseum.org
Summer Brain Quest Kick-Off Event. As part of a nationwide summer kick-off party, Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix will host this event to mark the release of Brain Quest’s educational workbooks aimed at stopping “summer slide.” Event includes hands-on crafts, educational games, photo opportunities and snacks. Hosted by local mom blogger and event planner Bettijo B. Hirschi of pagingsupermom.com. 10am-noon. Free. Changing Hands Bookstore, 300 W Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-274-0067 or changinghands.com
Bubble Bash. All ages can enjoy the second annual Bubble Bash at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Kids can make their own bubble wands and bubble art, learn the science behind bubbles and step inside a giant bubble. Live entertainment and giveaways. Free. 11am to 1pm. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. 480-513-7586 or shopdesertridge.com
Spark! After Dark. A night filled with art and music celebrating creativity and individuality. Live performances, live-action painting, food and drinks. 8-11pm. Free. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com

SUNDAY, May 21

Sunday Evening Concert Series (Sundays Apr 30 through July 2). Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy favorite local bands. 7:30-9pm. Free concert; $2 train and carousel rides. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. 480-312-2312 or therailroadpark.com
Childplay brings “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure” to Tempe April 23–May 21.
Childplay brings “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure” to Tempe April 23–May 21.
Wonderland: Alice’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Adventure (Apr 23-May 21). Based on the books “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass,” this is rock ‘n’ roll Alice like you’ve never seen her before. 1pm and 4pm Sat, 1pm Sun. $12-$26. Tempe Center for the Arts Theatre, 700 W Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. 480-350-2822 or childsplayaz.org
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey(through May 29). Cutting-edge Sensory4 Technology provides a walk-through, multi-sensory cinematic gallery experience tracing millions of years of evolution and bringing you face-to-face with the great white shark. Exhibit includes shark models cast from real animals, a collection of real shark teeth and jaws and extremely old and rare fossils. 10am-5pm. Exhibit with general admission is $29.95; $22.95 ages 3-17. Sybil B. Harrington Galleries, Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St, Phoenix. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org
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Friday, May 5, 2017

More things to do this weekend 5/5/17


Events

Avondale Fiesta  
Fri. 05/05, 5pm-10pm
Historic Avondale Merchants Association
Avondale Fiesta showcases culture, cuisine, and entertainment inspired by Cinco de Mayo.
more info   map 

Bluegrass Jam  
Fri. 05/05, 1pm-3pm
Glendale Public Library
Bring your instrument and play, or just listen to, bluegrass, country, folk, and more.
more info   map 

Cinco de Mayo Party 
Fri. 05/05, 11am
Old Town Gringos, Scottsdale
Enjoy live local music, drink specials, and plenty of taco platters.
more info   map 

Escape the Library 
Fri. 05/05, 6pm
Chandler Hamilton Library
An interactive escape room game that will have you solving puzzles and finding clues while you race the clock.
more info   map 

Street Food Cinema: Back to the Future 
Sat. 05/06, 5:30pm
Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix
Street Food Cinema features a cool movie, picnic-ready food, live music, interactive games, and more. $12-$17
more info   map 

Sonoran Desert Chorale:
Passage to the British Isles
 
Sat. 05/06, 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church of Mesa
Listen to American Folk hymns, and melodies from Galway, Dublin, and Edinburgh. $15-$18
more info   map 

Ride in Movies 
Sat. 05/06, 7:45pm
Mountain View Park, Mesa
Families are encouraged to ride their bikes or walk to the park for the free family movie, "Finding Dory."
more info   map 

decker. 
Sat. 05/06, 7pm
Tempe History Museum
decker. performs music drawn from the American Southwest and taps into the mysticism of old, weird America.
more info   map 

Taiko Extravaganza: Salt of the Earth 
Sat. 05/06, 7pm
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
This amazing collaboration of diverse culture will be brought to the stage in tune with the rhythms of nature within the Grand Canyon state of Arizona. $25-$45
more info   map 

Laura Walsh Band  
Sat. 05/06, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Westgate Entertainment District, Glendale
Arizona native Laura Walsh plays country rock songs from her new album, "Take Your Time."
more info   map 

Life 360 Summit 
Sat. 05/06, 9am-12pm
Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix
Phoenix's foremost doctors and natural health experts will give short dynamic presentations about the science behind wellness, longevity, and living life to its fullest. $47-$67
more info   map 

Carnival Arizona Dynasty All Star Cheer & Gymnastics Grand Reopening 
Sat. 05/06, 2pm-5pm
Arizona Dynasty Athletic Training Center, Goodyear
Highlights of this fun event include entertainment, music, craft vendors, food, games, and more. $1-$25
more info   map 

Women's Day Out Expo 
Sat. 05/06, 9am-4pm
Mesa Convention Center

The expo will feature exhibits in health, beauty, fashion, food, love, lifestyle, fitness, and more.
more info   map 

FOODStock 2017 
Sat. 05/06, 11am-10pm
Peoria Sports Complex
Over 60 local food trucks will cover the inside of the ballpark! Enjoy $2-4 samples from every truck. Large selection of craft beer, free kids activities, music and more. 
more info   map 

Wanderlust 108: 
Sun. 05/07, 7:30am-3:30pm
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale
Wanderlust 108's signature triathlon attracts thousands for a 5K race, an outdoor 90-minute yoga class, and a guided meditation. $40-$60
more info   map

 
          
               
         
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Movies

In Theaters    Rated   
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2   PG-13
The Dinner      R
The Promise   PG-13
New DVD Releases  Rated     Critics Say
The Shadow Effect PG-13
Gold    R
A Dog's Purpose   PG 

Pro Sports

NBA PLAYOFFS
    
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
         
@ Rockies
05/05 
@ 5:40pm
05/06 @ 5:10pm
05/07 @ 12:10pm
Schedule
PHOENIX SOCCER
  
vs Reno 1868 
05/06 @ 7:30pm
Schedule
ARIZONA RATTLERS
 
   
@ Cedar Rapids
05/06 @ 5pm
Schedule
GOLF TOUR

    
Wells Fargo Championship
05/04-05/07
, times vary
Wilmington, NC
Golf Network
Schedule
SENIOR GOLF
 
         
2017 SPRINT CUP SERIES

 
Geico 500 
05/07 @ 12:00pm
Talladega Superspeedway
FOX Sports
Schedule

College Sports

ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS

 
Baseball 
vs Stanford 
05/05 @ 6:30pm
05/06 @ 6:30pm
05/07 @ 12:30pm
Softball 
vs California 
05/05 @ 5:00pm
05/06 @ 5:00pm
05/07 @ 3:00pm
Women's Tennis 
Next Week
ARIZONA WILDCATS

     
Baseball
vs Washington
05/05 @ 7:00pm
05/06 @ 7:00pm
05/07 @ 12:00pm
Softball 
@ UCLA 
05/05 @ 5:00pm
05/06 @ 6:00pm
05/07 @ 1:00pm
Men's Tennis 
Next Week 
Women's Tennis 
Next Week
Grand Canyon University
 
    

All Sports Schedules


Weather     (extended forecast)
         
       Friday
  Mostly Sunny
       104º/74º
     Saturday
       Windy
       98º/67º
      Sunday
       Sunny
       86º/62º  



                
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