#2: Wet Electric festival at Big Surf Waterpark, April 30
DJs, dance music, waterslides and wave pools groove together at this electronic music festival. International dance-music artists like Tiesto, The Crystal Method, and Paul Oakenfold have headlined this extravaganza. This year’s lineup includes Swedish electro house duo Dada Life, EDM artist 3LAU, and drum ‘n’ bass thumper Bro Safari. $65, general admission; $125, VIP (includes private VIP pool, bar, and restrooms). 11 a.m.-9 p.m. April 30 at Big Surf Waterpark. wet-electric.com
#3: “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons” at Celebrity Theatre, April 27
Stars from several seasons of the reality competition show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” strut their stuff on stage, including Adore Delano, Courtney Act, Ginger Minj, Miss Fame, and Violet Chacki. The event is hosted by Michelle Visage and features DJ Pearl. $37.50. 9 p.m. April 27 at Celebrity Theatre. celebritytheatre.com
#4: “Jokes ‘n Pollock” at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, April 29
SMoCA Lounge’s season finale to its stand-up comedy series brings levity and laughter to contemporary art. Comedians taking the stage include Amy Blackwell (Comedy Time), Michael Palladino (Bird City Radio), and Anthony Desamito (Hell Yes Fest). Cash bar. $10 per person. 7 p.m. April 29 at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. smoca.org
#5: Amy Silverman at Changing Hands Bookstore, May 1
Arizona author Amy Silverman, longtime managing editor at Phoenix New Times and a frequent contributor to NPR, hosts a launch party for her first book, “My Heart Can’t Even Believe It,” about raising her daughter Sophie, who has Down syndrome. Book purchase ($21.99 plus tax) includes two seats. Those who purchase a copy of the book will receive free admission to Silverman’s May 12 workshop, “Writing the Memoir in Real Time.” 3 p.m. May 1 at Changing Hands Bookstore. changinghands.com
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Steve Gompf, Salesman Sample Televisor, 1901 American, mixed media with video, 20 x 21 x 6 1/2, courtesy Televisor Museum International (telemuseum.org)
