Phoenix Coyotes games are amongst the the things going on around the area. This week’s edition of the top things to do around the area is also PACKED full of some great cultural events and festivals. My schedule is already full of some great things going on around the area!
1) Devoured Phoenix - March 13th and 14th – Phoenix Art Museum – Devoured is an amazing event that is designed to promote greater Phoenix area as a major culinary destination. Check out the event list of what you can do there. All who attend will get free admission into the phoenix art museum as well.
http://www.phxart.org/devoured/
2) 40th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival – March 12th-14th – $7 -Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts/Scottsdale Civic Center – $7 – One of the premier arts festivals in the Nation is back again for another year. This year promises one of the most amazing displays Art, Live Music, Entertainment, food, wine tasting and much more!
http://www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php
3) Brides of March – March 13th – I had to post this for fun. Meet in front of the Tempe Beach Park at 1 PM for what is to be an amazing day. There’s a catch. Everyone must dress in a wedding gown. Men included.
http://www.azcacophony.org/brides/
4) Phoenix Coyotes – The Phoenix Coyotes are off to their best start in a LONG time. Residents of Phoenix have been waiting for the team to get good to go see them and that time is NOW! They are one of the biggest surprises in the league and one of the hottest teams in the league. Come on out and see what all the hype is all about!
Pick up your tickets today!
http://coyotes.azvibe.com/20092010-phoenix-coyotes-ticketpromotional-schedule/
We’re going to post all the latest deals for tickets and other cool things.
5) 6th Annual Make a Wish foundation ‘Walk for Wishes pancakes and pajamas’ - March 13th – Tempe Kiwanis Park – 5K Walk, Run, and 1 mile family fun walk – Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation http://walkforwishesarizona.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330043
6) Phoenix Suns – The new season is in full swing and they’re off to an AMAZING start! Catch all the action courtside! Tickets: http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html
7) Arizona Aloha Festival March 13 and 14th – Tempe Beach Park – FREE – The Arizona Aloha Festival is a great celebration of the Polynesian Culture featuring music, food, dancing, and other goodies all weekend long!
8) Chandler Ostrich Festival – March 12th – 14th – Tumbleweed Park – This is a celebration of Ostrich Ranching which used to be prominent in the City of Chandler. Attendees to the event will be able to spend time with riders, food, and even ostrich racing. If you haven’t had the opportunity to check this event out, you need to!
http://www.ostrichfestival.com/festival-map.html
http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=159
9) The Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace – February 6 to March 28, 2010 – Open every Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 6 PM
http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/
10)Professional Bull Riding – March 13th and 14th – Jobing.com Arena
Tickets:
http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/400034
Vip Tickets:
http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=826908
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197498279922&index=1 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315657440653&index=1
11) Arizona RibFest & Cook-Off – Jobing.com Arena Parking Lot G – Billed as a BBQ Celebration fundraiser for Haiti Releif Benefits is taking place in conjunction with the Professional Bull Riders event (above). Fans and Familes will have a chance to eat some great BBQ, Meet Professional Bull Riders, listen to some great country music while raising funds for Hati Relief efforts. PBR Ticketholders can get in to this event for free. Ticket prices for everyone else is $10 for adults, $8 senior, military & student (with ID), and kids 12 and under are free.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=360766431347&index=1
12) Manny Pacquiao vs Joshua Clottey – Sandbar in Scottsdale – Need a place to watch the big fight this weekend? The Sandbar in Scottsdale is your place!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=355286412117&index=1
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http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=360766431347&index=1
14) American Woman – Upper Deck Grill – The premiere Lenny Kravitz Tribute band is playing at the Upper Deck Grill in Scottsdale.
http://www.ravenevents.com/monthlyevents/03132010/
For you Facebook Types:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=339190609042&index=1
15) Thursday Night Market – The return of local farmers (and other) markets on Mill avenue starts up again on Feb 18th.
http://www.thursdaynightmarket.com/Thursday_NIght_Market/Home.html
http://www.pitchengine.com/free-release.php?id=46302
16) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM -
18 dj’s, 2 Floors, Hosted Bar option – Tonight’s Feature is:
This week features: March Madness!!!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=362411206499&index=1
17) Upcoming Events
Tony and Tina’s Wedding – March 23rd to March 28th – Chandler Center for the Arts – One of the best theater experiences that YOU participate in. Comes with dinner and a champagne toast. http://www.tonylovestina.com/shows_tony_tina_wedding_1.cfm?eid=80
Phoenix International Raceway – SUBWAY Fresh Fit 600 Weekend – April 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.
http://www.phoenixraceway.com/Articles/2010/02/PIR-Announces-April-Event-Weekend-Schedule.aspx
Tickets:
Arizona Barbecue Festival – Scottsdale Waterfront – April 10th – 10 AM – $10
Pat’s Run – Sun Devil Stadium – April 17th – 7AM to 11AM
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178979986366&ref=mf
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!
http://www.phoenixzoo.org/RockTheZoo2010/
The Arizona Wing Proudly Presents ‘A Night in the 40’s’ - March 20th – Falcon Field Airport Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing – One of the biggest swing dancing events takes place at the Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. It’s going to be a huge event that is attended by swing dancing fans as well as people who just want to get out and have fun. Tickets and more info: http://www.bigbanddance.com/
18) 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!
For more information and a list of movies check this link out:
19) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/
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’. http://arizonafarmersmarkets.com/pageScottsdaleOldtown/ScottsdaleOTsat.htm
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. http://marketonmill.org/
22) Mill Ave Farmers Market – 6th St. Park in Downtown Tempe – Sunday http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196991538256&index=1
23) Yoga in the Park – Every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM the Biltmore Fashion Park will host a free yoga session for all. If you do not own a yoga mat, one will be provided for you.
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 http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com/
25) Spring Training is back again! We’ve got your guide for purchasing tickets online for all spring training games for all Cactus League games (Includes Tuscon too)! http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/11/2010-arizona-spring-training-ticket-onsale-dates/
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! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=416588935283&index=1
27) 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. http://www.tempe.gov/TCA/wiw.htm
28) Roka Akor Farmers Market – Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st) http://twitpic.com/yzya5
29) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/
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Concerts
New to the Concert/Event Calendar this week:
Phoenix Film Festival – April 8th – 15th – Harkins/Scottsdale 101 – Tickets are on sale now for what has become a great event on the Phoenix cultural calendar.
Iron Maiden and Dream Theater – June 17th at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion – Tickets on Sale March 20th at 10:00 AM
Elvis Costello Solo show< – April 9th – Desert Sky Series at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets on sale now.
Conan O’Brien’s ‘Legally prohibited from being funny on Television’ tour – April 30th at the Dodge Theater – Tickets on Sale now
Kenny Rogers – October 14th at 7:30 PM at the Dodge Theater – Tickets are on sale Monday, March 15th at 10:00 AM
Styx, Foreigner and Kansas – Friday May 21st at 7:30 PM at the Dodge Theater – Tickets on Sale Saturday March 15th at 10:00 AM
Sugarland’s ‘Incredible Machine’ Tour – Friday, May 2 at 7:30 PM at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion – Tickets on sale Saturday March 13th at 10:00 AM
Shows off on the horizon:
WWE Hall of Fame Night - March 27th – Dodge Theater – This is the night that the WWE dedicated to enshrining past wrestlers into it’s Hall of Fame
Tickets go on Sale January 16th at All Live Nation outlets
Paul McCartney – Sunday March 28th – Jobing.com Arena – Tickets for the general public will go on sale Monday March 1st at 10 AM
Black Eyed Peas – Jobing.com Arena March 31st at 7:30 PM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213532256319&index=1
Country Thunder – Arizona – April 14th – April 17th – Florence Arizona http://www.countrythunder.com/ct_2003/assets/07web/az/mainaz.html
Heart – Celebrity Theater – May 8 – 8:00 PM http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=719
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!
http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/16/muse-is-coming-to-phoenix/
Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre
For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741
Vampire Weekend – Marquee Theater – April, 13th 2010 – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show Click here to purchase tickets for Vampire Weekend
The Eagles – April 21st – US Airways Center
http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/28/the-eagles-are-coming-to-phoenix/
Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal – Saturday – 04/24/10 8:00 PM Dodge Theatre
Tickets:
http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415265
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:
http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416906
Brooks and Dunn – May 21st – Cricket Wireless Pavillion
Leann Rimes – Celebrity Theater – July 17th – 8:00 PM
http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=711
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