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Top 21.5 things to do for the week ending April 8th, 2010

Posted by Woody On April - 2 - 2010

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 transistioning to a new format and eventually will be moving the events and concerts off on the horizion 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.

The top things to do this week is to catch opening day of Baseball at Chase Field. It’s an afternoon game, and if you can’t come down with a ’9 inning flu’ the Diamondbacks website have notes you can print out and give to your boss (no joke!).

It’s also First Friday tonight. One of the best reasons why Phoenix is such a great city.

Also catch a Phoenix Coyotes game. There’s two home games left in the regular season before the playoffs! Next week is Fan Appreciation day where they will have TONS of cool prizes to giveaway!

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies in Denver

1) 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):

http://ticketsus.at/azvibe?CTY=85&DURL=http://www.ticketmaster.com/Arizona-Diamondbacks-tickets/artist/805895

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!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/03/26/phoenix-coyotes-and-phoenix-suns-playoff-tickets-go-on-sale-this-weekend/

3) First Friday -- Downtown PhoenixIt’s that time of the month where the artists of Phoenix open their doors to the public. Since First Friday is one of the coolest and greatest cultural events that Phoenix has to offer it’s a must see event! Check out the pictures on our Facebook Fan Page for but a small sample of the goings on.

For more information about First Friday, check this link out:

http://www.artlinkphoenix.com/

Here’s some of the places/areas that will be open tonight!

http://www.phxart.org/

http://www.perihelionarts.com/Shows.php?id=1100

http://grandavephoenix.com/

http://www.rooseveltrow.org/

A bake sale is going on at Hidden House as well:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109949365689519&index=1

…and last but not least our favorite local band, Black Carl, will be playing in the Roosevelt Row section of First Friday:

http://www.myspace.com/iamblackcarl

4) Casting Call for CBS’s ‘Big Brother’ -- Ever think you could do better than the people that have been on past seasons of Big Brother? Well, now’s your chance. On April 3rd from 1 to 5 PM at the Sandbar Mexican Grill in Chandler, representatives from CBS will be on hand to see if you have what it takes to be on their show.

…as we’re going to post all the latest deals for tickets and other cool things.

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: ROMAN HOLIDAY (1953) -- Starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn

For more information and a list of movies in the coming weeks, check this link out: http://bit.ly/dmrnJO

NBA All-Star Game Basketball match - Dallas

6) Phoenix Suns -- The new season is in full swing and out to do one thing. Win it all! Catch all the action courtside!

Tickets:

http://ticketsus.at/azvibe?CTY=85&DURL=http://www.ticketmaster.com/Phoenix-Suns-tickets/artist/806004

7) Drowning Pool and Burnt Halo -- Tempe Marketplace -- Free Show that starts at 7:00 PM

8) Michelle Shocked -- April 2nd at 9 PM -- The Compound Grill

9) Forks and Corks -- April 8th -- 5:30 to 8:00 PM -- Camelback Esplanade -- One of the are’s best food events that highlights the top tier chefs, restaurants, and wineries takes place in the Biltmore area. Come sample some of the best that Arizona has to offer!

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) Chas Elstner -- Comedy Spot Comedy Club April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th -- Scottsdale

12) The Glass Menagerie -- Arizona Theater Company -- Through April 11th

13)
Phoenix Coyotes -- The Phoenix Coyotes are on the verge of clinching their first playoff birth for the first time since 2001. There’s only a few regular season home games left so don’t miss your chance to see the hottest team in Phoenix battle for their playoff positions. Ticket’s for this weekend’s Oilers game (as well as playoff tickets) are selling out fast.

Pick up your tickets today!

Keep checking here…

http://coyotes.azvibe.com/20092010-phoenix-coyotes-ticketpromotional-schedule/

14)
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

15) Jesus Christ Superstar -- ASU Gammage -- Through April 11th -- The Classic Broadway musical is a show not to be missed!

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:

DJ DLG & Astrofunk !!!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109333332424034&ref=mf

17) Upcoming Events

Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500

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.

Tickets: http://secure.racetickets.com//PhoenixIntlRaceway/ft/TicketSales/index.cfm?event=tixList&display=tixList&EstablishmentKey=9&EstablishmentType=T&TixEventID=2325&showCart=no&HeadlineStoryID=18266&GatewayPass=y

Arizona Barbecue Festival -- Scottsdale Waterfront -- April 10th -- 10 AM -- $10

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!!

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.

Scottsdale Culinary Festival -- April 13th-18th

Phoenix Improv Festival -- April 15th, 16th, and 17th -- Herberger Theater

Maricopa County Fair -- April 14th-18th -- Arizona State Fairgrounds

Rose Bowl

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!

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) 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.

19) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday

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!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=416588935283&index=1

27)Roka Akor Farmers Market -- Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st)

http://twitpic.com/yzya5

21.5) Concerts

New to the Concert/Event Calendar this week (Info and Ticket Purchasing in the links for each event):

Tim McGraw -- June 3rd -- 7 PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Tickets on sale today!!!

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

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.

Shows off on the horizon:

Sundance Channel Hosts The Debut Of "Spectacle: Elvis Costello With . . ."

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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.

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!

NYPL Presents George Carlin Tribute Hosted By Whoopi Goldberg

An Evening with Kevin Smith -- April 10th -- 7:00 PM Orpheum Theater

Bad Brains -- April 10th -- 8PM -- Tickets only $13

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 is down)

Country Thunder -- Arizona -- April 14th -- April 17th -- Florence Arizona

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 Performs In Perth

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

Rain - The Beatles Experience

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 Appears on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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

Idol Gives Back 2008 - Show

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

2010 MusiCares Person Of The Year Tribute To Neil Young - Show

Crosby, Stills and Nash -- Saturday May 29th -- Dodge Theater

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

The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Press Room

Kings of Leon -- Saturday July 10th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion

Leann Rimes -- Celebrity Theater -- July 17th -- 8:00 PM

American Carnage Tour: Megadeth, Slayer, and Testament - August 17th -- Dodge Theater (This is the new and rescheduled date)

Soundwave Festival Sydney

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

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/03/05/tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers-are-coming-to-phoenix/

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Top 21.5 things to do for the week ending February 18, 2009

Posted by Woody On February - 11 - 2010

1) Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest – February 13th – Chase Field – FREE – Arizona Diamondbacks fans will love the ability not only walk around on the Chase Field infield but they can also meet Diamondbacks coaches, players and even alumni. All the details are in the link below!

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/fan_forum/fanfest.jsp

2) Mardi Gras Party Gras – Westgate City Center – Glendale – February 13th and February 16th – Mardi Gras….Westgate City Center Style!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/02/09/mardi-gras-returns-to-the-westgate-city-center/

3) 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.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=56861

Also, keep an eye on this page:

http://coyotes.azvibe.com/20092010-phoenix-coyotes-ticketpromotional-schedule/

We’re going to post all the latest deals for tickets and other cool things.

4) 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/

5) 55th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show – February 11-21, 2010 – Westworld in Scottsdale

Details: http://www.scottsdaleshow.com/
Tickets: http://www.scottsdaleshow.com/ticket-information/index.html

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2009 - Day 2

6) Henry Rollins – Frequent Flyer Tour (an evening of spoken word) – Marquee Theater - February 18, 2010

The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals

7) Alice in Chains – February 17th Dodge Theater:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/11/30/alice-in-chains-to-play-phoenix/

8) Pink Floyd Laserspectacular – Dodge Theater – February 12th 7:30 PM – Tickets on Sale Friday January 15th at Noon at all Live Nation outlets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/417030

9) MADCAP THEATER – Tempe – This weekend there are two separate events you might want to check out.  The first is the Valentine’s edtion of the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Friday February 12th.  This screening will feature an all Female Cast acting out the movie in tradional Rocky Horror Fashion.

The Second is a 3-D double feature that is a campy sexy adventure that must be witnessed.

Rocky Horror deets: http://madcaptheaters.com/events/viewevent.aspx?eid=153

3-D Movie deets: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=323931800375&index=1

10) Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx – Celebrity Theater – February 14th – 7:30 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=717

Premiere of Black Knight

11) Comedian Martin Lawrence – In a rare standup performance – Dodge Theater – February, 13th http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/07/martin-lawrence-is-coming-to-phoenix/

12) The Skirtchaser 5K – Tempe – Feb 13th – It’s a 5K Race with a twist….Ladies start first and get a 3 minute head start.  Guys then have to….chase the skirts. http://www.skirtchaser5k.com/tempe/

13) Madama Butterfly – Phoenix Opera – Orpheum Theater – February 12th & 14th – The Phoenix Opera’s Season continues with their production of Madama Butterfly http://www.ticketmaster.com/Madama-Butterfly-tickets/artist/804004

14) Sleeping Beauty – Ballet Arizona – Symphony Hall – February 11th to February 14th – Without a doubt Sleeping Beauty is one of the better Valentines Day presents around town. http://www.ticketmaster.com/Symphony-Hall-tickets-Phoenix/venue/246063

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 – This week features Stereoheroes from France! 18 dj’s, 2 Floors, Hosted Bar option

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=334560669166&index=1

17) Upcoming Events

Parada del Sol – Pro Rodeo and Parade – February 20th (Parade) and February 26th-28th (Rodeo) – Westworld (Rodeo) and Old Town Scottsdale (Parade/Festival) -  A time honored tradtion also serves at the Scottsdale Jaycee’s main fundraiser for the year.

Details: http://www.paradadelsol.org/

Tickets (Rodeo): http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=803&c=53&pg=

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

Vijay Singh

WM Phoenix Open – February 22nd – February 28th TPC Scottsdale – One of the best sporting and entertainment events on the social calendar this year. By day, its a tremendous event that is unparalleled in golf….or pro sports for that matter. By night its one of the biggest parties and places that you must see or be seen at.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/FBR-OpenPGA-Tour-Event-tickets/artist/1095166?camefrom=[=CAMEFROM=]&brand=tm&tm_link=tm_sports_rc_name12

Harlem Globetrotters – Jobing.com Arena- Friday March 5th at 7:00PM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207818966064&index=1

Harlem Globe Trotters in Madrid

Harlem Globetrotters – Tour of Arizona Prescott – March 4th | Glendale – March 5th | Phoenix – March 6th (two shows) | Tucson – March 7th http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/schedule/tix/?location=az

Group tickets – For people who purchase over 10 tickets, they can get their choice of these KILLER benefits: http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/groups/

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

Scottsdale Arts Festival – March 12, 13, and 14 – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Details: http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php

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

Pat’s Run – Sun Devil Stadium – April 17th – 7AM to 11AM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178979986366&ref=mf

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)

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/

NBA: Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers

19) 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

20) 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

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) 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

25) ASU Basketball Teams – The ASU Sundevils Mens’ and Womens Basketball season is underway! Go and see your ASU Sundevils as they take on the best of the best in the NCAA. This week ASU and University of Arizona meet

Men’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/asu-m-baskbl-body.html

Women’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/asu-w-baskbl-body.html

26) 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/

27) Roka Akor Farmers Market – Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st)

http://twitpic.com/yzya5

28) 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

29) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

21.5)

Concerts

New to the Concert Calendar this week:

Shows off on the horizon:

Mariah Carey – Feb 20th – 8PM – Dodge Theater

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/17/mariah-carey-is-coming-to-town/

Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora of bon Jovi perform on the NBC Today Show at Rockefeller Center in New York

Bon Jovi – February 24th, 2010 – Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale this Monday at 10AM at all Ticketmaster Outlets. Click this link for more info.

Ticketmaster link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00434EF0965A24?artistid=734608&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=tm&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_ef6gs982zd

For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=314782615014&ref=mf

Dick Dale – Rhythm Room -March 7th http://www.ticketmaster.com/Dick-Dale-tickets/artist/734857

Chelsea Handler – 2010 Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour – Dodge Theater – March 11th – 8:00 PM – Tickets go on sale Friday January 15th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nation’s website: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416822

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

WWE - Wrestlemania - Matt Hardy vs Jeff Hardy

Wrestlemania XXVI – March 28th 2010 – 3:30PM – University of Phoenix Stadium – Tickets on Sale at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

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

Big Day Out Sydney - Day 2

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 and Dixie Chicks In Concert At The NOKIA Theatre

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

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

Leann Rimes – Celebrity Theater – July 17th – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=711

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The Top 12 Things to do for the Week ending April 23, 2009

Posted by Editor On April - 17 - 2009

1) NASCAR – Subway Fresh Fit 500 – Saturday Night April 18th – Phoenix International Raceway

http://www.phoenixraceway.com/Tickets-Events/Events/2009/Subway-Fresh-Fit-500.aspx

2) Maricopa County Fair – Through April 19th – Friday only the Fair is Free until 3 PM

http://www.maricopacountyfair.org/

3) U2 Tickets go on Sale Monday April 20th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation Outlets

4) Britney Spears Look Alike Contest – The Shout House at the Westgate Center in Glendale is having a Britney Spears look-alike contest Friday Evening for a chance to win Britney Spears tickets (her show is 4/24 at the Jobing.com Arena).  No cover for the ladies after 10 PM

http://www.theshouthouse.com/Glendale/special_events.asp

5) Scottsdale Culinary Festival – through the 19th

http://www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org/

6) The 5th Annual Pat’s Run @ ASU – April 18th – This year’s edition of the 4.2 mile race begins promptly at 7:00 AM.  If you’re not the running type come down and lend your support!

http://www.patsrun.com/

7) Shake! – Every Saturday Night – Rogue Bar – Scottsdale – $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

8) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM

9) Tickets for the Vans Warped Tour go on Sale today at 10 AM at all Live Nation outlets – The Vans Warped Tour will be hitting the Cricket Wireless Pavilion on June 30.

10) Star Trek Exhibition at the Arizona Science Center – How cool is it when you get to not only sit in Captain Kirk’s chair but check out the bridge from the Enterprise D? Open Daily. Please refer to the link below for hours and ticket information.

http://www.azscience.org/star_trek.php

11) Star Trek Movie Marathon – Chandler Cinemas -  $10 – See Link for Movie times – The Chandler Cinemas is having a Star Trek Movie Marathon this weekend for all to come see. The Movies featured will be Star Trek 2, 3, and 4. Admission is $10 for one movie.

http://www.chandlercinemas.com

12) Assist4Africa Charity Basketball Tournament – US Air Arena – Sunday April 19th 3:00 PM – Tickets are $15 and courtside seats are $30.  Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets.

http://www.assist4africa.com/

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