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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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."

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Weekend things to do for kids

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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 In 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                  Schedule 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

Things to do this weekend for all 11-5-16

Events Love is Here to Stay: A Gershwin Cabaret  Fri. 11/04 - Sun. 11/06, times vary Peoria Center for the Performing Arts A great night of music and song by one of the most acclaimed composers in American music. $38 more info   map  23rd Annual Fine Arts & Wine Festival  Fri. 11/04 - Sun. 11/06, 10am-5pm Downtown Carefree Arizona's premier fine art & wine Festival showcases 165 juried fine artists displaying paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, and more. $3 more info   map  Front Porch Pickins: Vintage & Handmade Market  Fri. 11/04 & Sat. 11/05, 11am - Closing Varies University of Phoenix Stadium The largest edition of the Vintage Market will feature hundreds of vendors, home goods, gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds. $6-$20 more info   map  Fall Festival  Fri. 11/04, 5pm Gilbert Art Academy School The event includes a 40' obstacle course, petting zoo, local vendors, food, games, and much more. $10 more info   map  Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair  Sat. 11/05, 9am-2pm Atonement Lutheran Church, Glendale Browse handmade goods, baked goods, arts, crafts, and more. more info   map  Chalk Art in the Park  Sat. 11/05, 8am-2pm Goodyear Community Park 25 professional artists will be creating works of chalk art during the fifth annual Chalk Art in the Park event. more info   map  Olivepalooza Harvest Party 2016  Sat. 11/05, 11am-8pm Queen Creek Olive Mill This huge celebration is full of food, music, games, crafts, local vendors, and of course olives. more info   map  Festival of the Arts  Sat. 11/05, 11:30am-5pm Herberger Theatre, Phoenix A family-friendly event that celebrates the art of the community with live local music, theater and dance performances, children's activities, and more. more info   map  Bacon, Blues, and Brews Fest  Sat. 11/05, 12pm-8pm Founder's Park, Queen Creek A celebration of craft beer, blues music, and an array of inventive bacon based dishes from chefs from around the Valley. $8-$65 more info   map           41st Annual 3TV Phoenix 10k & Half Marathon  Sun. 11/06, 6am CityScape, Phoenix Events include a team challenge, Age Race, Mollen Mile, USAT&F Championship and more. $35-$190 more info   map           Eagle Heart  Sun. 11/06, 6pm Wild Horse Pass, Chandler An evening of entertainment with Eagle Heart Band. more info    map Weather  Friday  Partly Cloudy    84º/64º Saturday  Partly Cloudy   87º/63º Sunday  Partly Cloudy      88º/64º                                                                     NOVEMBER 4-6

Movies In Theaters      Rated Doctor Strange      PG-13 Hackshaw Ridge              R Trolls        PG New DVD Releases   Rated  Critics Say Star Trek Beyond PG-13 The Sea of Trees PG-13 Bad Moms     R Pro Sports Pro Hockey          Ducks vs Coyotes  11/04 @ 7:00pm Schedule Pro Basketball        Pelicans vs Suns 11/04 @ 5:00pm Lakers vs Suns 11/06 @ 7:30pm Schedule Pro Football         Next Week  FOX Schedule  Golf Tour      Shriners Hospital for Children Open 11/03-11/06  Las Vegas, NV Golf Network Schedule 2016 Sprint Cup Series   AAA Texas 500 11/06 @ 11:00am Texas Motor Speedway FOX Schedule Senior Golf                  Schedule College Sports Arizona Wildcats       Football  @ Washington State  11/05 @ 1:00pm Men's Basketball  vs Cal State Chico  11/06 @ 4:00pm Women's Soccer  @ Arizona State  11/04 @ 3:00pm Women's Volleyball  vs UCLA 11/04 @ 6:00pm Women's Tennis  Next Week  Arizona Sun Devils   Football  Resumes in Two Weeks  Ice Hockey  vs Michigan  11/04 @ 7:05pm  Women's Soccer  vs Arizona 11/04 @ 3:00pm Women's Volleyball  vs USC  11/04 @ 6:00pm vs UCLA 11/05 @ 6:00pm Women's Tennis  @ National Individual Indoors  Flushing, NY 11/04-11/06 @ All Day                                                        NOVEMBER 6TH