Well, we are in the middle of a major overhaul of the main AZ Vibe website at the moment and that includes this weekly article. As you can see we are transitioning to a new format and eventually will be moving the events and concerts off on the horizon to their own dedicate page. If you look at the Concerts format at the bottom of this page, each event has a link to either the ticket purchasing page or to an article with expanded coverage and information. This is the format we are going to be transferring to when the overhaul is done.
Man, this week’s edition of the ‘often copied (by other publications around town), but never repeated’ things to do around town is PACKED with some great options. From food festivals, to Muse, Bad Brains, Elvis Costello, to NASCAR action. There’s literally something for everyone this week. Check it out!
1) Muse -- April 9th, 2010 -- US Airlines Arena At long last Muse is coming to Phoenix! Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the best rock acts today!
2) Phoenix Coyotes and Phoenix Suns Playoff tickets -- Individual tickets for the first round are on sale now!!!! Check out the link below for more information on how you can secure your tickets for the post season!
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Elvis Costello Solo show -- April 9th -- Desert Sky Series at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets on sale now.
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Phoenix International Raceway -- SUBWAY Fresh Fit 600 Weekend -- April 8-10th -- The Action of NASCAR comes to one of the tracks that drivers love! Come see why it’s such a fun weekend if you are a race fan or not.
5) Movies in the Park -- Biltmore Fashion Park -- FREE -- The popular event is back for another year at the Biltmore Fashion Park. This free event is a great way to just kick back and watch some great movies on the big screen outside!
THIS WEEK’S MOVIE: DR. No (1962) -- Starring Sean Connery in his first 007 role
For more information and a list of movies in the coming weeks, check this link out: http://bit.ly/dmrnJO
6) Maricopa County Fair -- April 14th-18th -- Arizona State Fairgrounds
7) Scottsdale Culinary Festival -- April 13th-18th
8) An Evening with Kevin Smith -- April 10th -- 7:00 PM Orpheum Theater
9) Arizona Barbecue Festival -- Scottsdale Waterfront -- April 10th -- 10 AM -- $10
10) Phoenix Fringe Festival -- April 2nd through April 11th -- The Fringe festival is back for another year of experimental artists showcasing their talents. This festival is one of the reasons why Phoenix is rich in Arts and Culture.
11) Star Wars: The Clone Wars night at the Phoenix Suns game -- April 11th versus the Houston Rockets -- If you’re a Star Wars fan, you MUST go to this game!!
12) The Glass Menagerie -- Arizona Theater Company -- Through April 11th
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Taste 2010 -- Sunday April 11th -- 6 to 9 PM -- Kierland Commons -- For 36 years, the Taste events have been a showcase of the best of what Phoenix has to offer in food and wine. This year promises to showcase the best of the best while benefitting The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix.
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2010 Season -- Another season of Diamondbacks baseball begins on April 5th with an afternoon game against the San Diego Padres. New manager AJ Hinch has the Diamondbacks ready to take on Major League Baseball’s best! Don’t miss the action this season as they challenge for the AL West title!
Ticketmaster has your individual tickets for all game this season (including the Cubs and Yankees):
15) Jesus Christ Superstar -- ASU Gammage -- Through April 11th -- The Classic Broadway musical is a show not to be missed!
16) Bad Brains -- April 10th -- 8PM -- Tickets only $13
17) Upcoming Events
Phoenix Improv Festival -- April 15th, 16th, and 17th -- Herberger Theater
Pat’s Run -- Sun Devil Stadium -- April 17th -- 7AM to 11AM
Rock the Zoo featuring Vertical horizon and Marcy Playground -- April 23rd -- Phoenix Zoo -- The Phoenix Zoo’s biggest fundraiser of the year features two great acts. I personally have seen the types of Parties the Phoenix Zoo throws. I’m here to say that they know how to put on one hell of a party!
Leslie’s Lucky Ducky Derby -- Saturday April 24th -- Scottsdale Waterfront
Viva Las Vegas Casino Night and Silent Auction -- CityCenter of City North -- May 1st -- 7 to 11:30 PM
2010 ASU Undie Run -- May 4th -- 8 PM to 10 PM -- Tempe SRC Fields (ASU Campus) -- The Annual event held on the last day of classes for the ASU academic year. Show up in an outfit that you want to donate to charity, strip down to your underwear (donating the outfit to those in need) and go on the run in your underwear
For you Facebook types:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10150116334790332&ref=mf
Phoenix Comicon 10 -- May 27th-30th -- Phoenix Convention Center -- Stan Lee will be on hand to sign autographs on Sunday (must pre-register for the autograph session)
Fashion Week 2010 -- September 30th, October 1st and 2nd -- Schedule and site TBD
18) Vampire Weekend -- Marquee Theater -- April, 13th 2010 -- 7:00 PM -- All Ages Show -- Marquee theater (Call (480) 829-0707 for tickets because the promoter’s website was down at press time)
19) Raven Events Red Light District Costume Ball -- Saturday April 4th -- 8 PM -- The infamous costume party is back for its annual tongue-in-cheek, fun and mayhem! You’ve heard about it. You’ve thought about it. Now it’s time to attend…It’s a Saints & Sinners, Pimp ‘n Ho, Drag Queen and Fetish Party all in one! This year the Red Light District Costume Ball promises to be better than ever with hundreds of guests in wild, crazy outrageous costumes. We’re making sure that this will be one of the most tantalizing and memorable charity events of the year!
For you Facebook types:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106086649419156&index=1
20) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market -- Every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM -- On the Corner of Brown and 1st Street in Old Town (Across the Street from ‘The Mission’ and ‘The Carriage House’.
21) Market on Mill -- Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses.
22) Chandler Farmer’s Market is every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Dr. A. J. Chandler Park (downtown Chandler)
23) Yoga in the Park -- Biltmore Fashion Park -- Every Sunday in the Center Lawn at 10:30 AM is a free 60 minute Yoga session.
24) Scottsdale Art Walk -- Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM -- FREE -- Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all
25) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon.
26) Black Pearl Poetry -- Tempe -- Thursdays -- MADCAP Theaters -- $5 Adults $3 Students (no matter what age) -- 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM -- A poetry open mic night right in downtown Tempe!
27) Roka Akor Farmers Market -- Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st)
28) Thursday Night Market -- The return of local farmers (and other) markets on Mill avenue starts up again on Feb 18th.
29) Country Thunder -- Arizona -- April 14th -- April 17th -- Florence Arizona
30) Walk in Wednesdays (Open Mic Night) Tempe Center for the Arts -- Every Wednesday night -- 6:30-11PM -- The Lounge at the Tempe Center for the Arts -- Check out some of the area’s up and coming artists in a spectacular setting.
31) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday
32) Phoenix Suns -- The new season is in full swing and they are out to do one thing. Win it all! Catch all the action courtside!
Tickets:
21.5) Concerts
New to the Concert/Event Calendar this week (Info and Ticket Purchasing in the links for each event):
Tickets on sale Saturday April 10th at 10:00 AM
Monster Ball Tour Featuring Lady Gaga -- Saturday July 31st -- US Airways Center -- Quickly becoming one of the best known and best selling pop artists of the modern era, Lady Gaga brings a brand new vision of her songs to the US Airways Center. Her shows have been selling out across North America and this show is sure to sell out. Semi Precious Weapons will open the show.
Jack Johnson: To the Sea Tour 2010 -- Sunday October 10th at 7:00 PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Constantly working on perfecting his already great live show, Jack Johnson is returning to Phoenix to support his new album ‘To the Sea’. The really cool aspect about this show is that 100% of the proceeds from the tour will go to charity! Your ticket will not just allow you to see a great live act but you will also be helping out Johnson’s All At Once Community. G. Love and Special Sauce along with Zee Avi will open the show.
Tickets on sale Monday April 12th at 10:00 AM
REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar -- Saturday July 24th at 7:00 PM -- Dodge Theater -- Two of the biggest bands of the 80′s will share the stage and treat fans with a large catalog of classics. Edwin McCain will open the show.
Tickets on sale now
Vans Warped Tour -- June 29th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Doors open at 11:00 AM -- Tickets only $34.95 -- For fifteen years, the Vans Warped Tour brings the best collection of Punk, not ready for the main stream, or new bands for everyone to check out. This year is no different as there’s a tremendously diverse lineup of artists to check out.
Lineup: THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK, ALKALINE TRIO, THE BOUNCING SOULS ANDREW W.K., BRING ME THE HORIZON, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, FACE TO FACE, WE THE KINGS, SUICIDE SILENCE, BREATHE CAROLINA, I CAN MAKE A MESS LIKE NOBODY’S BUSINESS, EMMURE, HEY MONDAY, PARKWAY DRIVE, PIERCE THE VEIL, SET YOUR GOALS, WHITE CHAPEL, YOU ME AT SIX, FOUR YEAR STRONG, ANARBOR, FAKE PROBLEMS, NEVER SHOUT NEVER, MIKE POSNER, THE CAB, THE CASUALTIES, THE REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND, THE ROCKET SUMMER, POLAR BEAR CLUB,THE PRETTY RECKLESS, ARTIST VS POET, ALESANA, THE SUMMER SET, VERSAEMERGE, ENTER SHIKARI, I SEE STARS, SPARKS THE RESCUE, ATTACK ATTACK!, SUM 41, AM TAXI, BREATHE ELECTRIC, FIGHT FAIR, IN FEAR AND FAITH, OF MICE AND MEN, WE ARE THE IN CROWD, EMAROSA, CALL THE COPS, CONFIDE, AFTER MIDNIGHT PROJECT, FAR FROM FINISHED, MAYDAY PARADE, RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS, THE SWELLERS, CLOSURE IN MOSCOW, EYES SET TO KILL
Baaba Maal -- Thursday April 22, 2010 at 7:30 PM -- In the Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts -- One of the brightest stars on the African continent, Senegalese master musician Baaba Maal is renowned for his fiery performances fusing funk, rock and blues with traditional West African beats and melodies. For more than two decades, he has traveled the world sharing his uplifting message of empowerment, enlightenment and peace.
Marcus Roberts Trio- Friday April 30th, 2010 at 8:00 PM -- In the Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts -- Pianist Marcus Roberts’ highly innovative and original piano style reflects his passion for great music of every genre, from the masters of jazz and classical music to his mother’s gospel singing. Blind since the age of 5, the self-taught prodigy studied classical piano and later toured and recorded with Wynton Marsalis. Now leading his own ensemble, he performs with drummer Jason Marsalis and bassist Roland Guerin.
Beatles and Friends: Sounds of the 60′s -- May 7th, 8th, 9th -- Phoenix Symphony -- Symphony Hall -- Guest conductor Michael Krajewski and Tenor Ron Evan brings many of the Beatles classic hits along with other 60′s hits from artists like the Beach Boys and the Mama’s and the Papa’s.
Tickets for May 7th performance | Tickets for May 8th Performance | Tickets for May 9th Matinee
Shows off on the horizon:
Atomic Punks (a KILLER tribute to early Van Halen) -- April 17th -- Marquee theater (Call (480) 829-0707 for tickets because the promoter’s website is down)
Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theater
For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles -- April 20-21 Mesa Arts Center -- April 22-25th Orpheum Theater
Tickets to the Mesa Arts Center Shows:
http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/performances/broadway/rain
Tickets to the Orpheum Theater Shows:
http://ticketsus.at/azvibe?CTY=33&LID=&DURL=http://www.ticketmaster.com/Rain-a-Tribute-To-the-Beatles-tickets/artist/1242978?camefrom=CFC_BUYAT&brand=[=BRAND=]
The Eagles -- April 21st -- US Airways Center
McDowell Mountain Music Festival -- April 23-25th -- Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center -- One of the great music festivals in the Phoenix Area is back for another year. The great thing about this festival is that 100% of the proceeds go to area charities. This year, all the proceeds will go to Ear Candy Charities and the Phoenix Day Family and Learning Center
Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal -- Saturday -- April 24th -- 8:00 PM Dodge Theatre
Tickets:
Conan O’Brien’s ‘Legally prohibited from being funny on Television’ tour -- April 30th at the Dodge Theater -- Tickets on Sale now
Sugarland’s ‘Incredible Machine’ Tour -- Friday, May 2 at 7:30 PM at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Heart -- Celebrity Theater -- May 8 -- 8:00 PM
Pato Banton -- May 16th -- Club Red -- (Tickets can be purchased via ticketweb.com) -- One of the greatest Reggae artists of all time is playing an intimate show at Club Red. This is a perfect venue to see Pato Banton in.h
Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers -- May 18th -- US Airways Center
Carole King and James Taylor ‘Intimate and in the Round’ Trubadour Reunion Tour -- Jobing.com Arena -- May 19th at 7:30 PM -- Tickets available at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nations’s website:
Styx, Foreigner and Kansas -- Friday May 21st at 7:30 PM at the Dodge Theater
Brooks and Dunn -- May 21st -- Cricket Wireless Pavillion
Crosby, Stills and Nash -- Saturday May 29th -- Dodge Theater
Tim McGraw -- June 3rd -- 7 PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Tickets on sale today!!!
Chicago with the Doobie Brothers -- June 15th -- Dodge Theater -- Two of the biggest pop/rock acts of all time will be starting a co-headlining tour in Phoenix
Iron Maiden and Dream Theater -- June 17th at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Country Throwdown Tour -- June 18th -- 1PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Featuring Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Jack Ingram, Little Big Town, The Eli Young Band, Eric Church, The Lost Trailers, Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses, Jonathan Singleton 7 the Grove, Heidi Newfield
Kings of Leon -- Saturday July 10th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Leann Rimes -- Celebrity Theater -- July 17th -- 8:00 PM
Robert Plant and the Band of Joy -- July 20th -- Dodge Theater 7:30PM -- Tickets on sale April 5th at 10 AM -- The legendary Led Zepplin Singer brings one of his solo bands for a one night only show at the Dodge Theater
American Carnage Tour: Megadeth, Slayer, and Testament - August 17th -- Dodge Theater (This is the new and rescheduled date)
Green Day with AFI - August 30th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Tickets on Sale April 3rd at 10 AM -- Green Day returns to Phoenix almost a year to the day after their last Phoenix show. One of the better acts to see live, Green Day never fails to deliver.
Michael Bolton -- September 10th -- 8PM -- Tickets on Sale now! More details in the link.
Paramore with Tegan and Sara -- Dodge Theater -- September 15th -- Tickets on sale March 26th at 10 AM
Kenny Rogers -- October 14th at 7:30 PM at the Dodge Theater
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