This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for April 1-6.
Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. E-mail calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com to submit events for consideration.
SPECIAL EVENTS
NCAA Men’s Final Four
April 5-8
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament starts with 68 teams, but only four will remain when it arrives in the Valley. Check out the action live and in person or visit the Tip-Off Tailgate in the stadium parking lot before the game. Check website for ticket prices and schedule information. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, statefarmstadium.com
Men’s Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One
April 5-8
Celebrate college hoops with interactive games and celebrity and athlete appearances, and snag an autograph or two. Check website for schedule. Tickets are $8-$10 for ages 13 and older; free for children younger than 12. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St., Phoenix, ncaa.com
NCAA March Madness Music Festival
April 5-7
Local and national musical acts will visit Downtown Phoenix for a rockin’ festival that includes the AT&T Block Party on Friday afternoon, Coke Studio Live on Saturday, and things will come to an end on Sunday with the Capital One Jam Fest. Check website for schedule and performers. Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St, Phoenix, ncaa.com
Arizona Bike Week 2023
April 3-7
Brantley Gilbert and Godsmack are scheduled to perform at one of the nation’s largest bike rallies. In addition to the great music, attendees can enjoy parties, bike and stunt shows, and demo rides. Check website for schedule. Rally passes start at $99. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, azbikeweek.com
Whikey Del Bac Tasting Dinner at Arboleda
April 4
Reserve your spot for $125 per person to enjoy a prix-fixe menu along with a special selection of cocktails featuring the Del Bac line of whiskeys. Reservations available on opentable.com.
Dance with Me Gala
April 5
Celebrate the 24-year legacy of Ballet Arizona’s departing artistic director Ib Andersen with dinner, dancing and a special performance by the organization’s company of performers. Proceeds benefit Ballet Arizona’s performances throughout the year. Check website for time. $600 for single tickets, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-343-6517, balletaz.org
Arizona Sage Art Market
April 5-6
More than 40 juried artists will set up shop to talk about their art and creative experiences in this throwback shopping experience reminiscent of a stroll down Main Street. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, 480-488-1090, hollandcenter.org
Brett Goldstein
April 6
Known for his role as Roy Kent on Ted Lasso, the British actor is reintroducing himself to American audiences as a stand-up comedian for a show titled The Second Best Night of Your Life. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience
Through April 7
Are you ready to drink and go a little mad? Check out a surreal wonderland of cocktails and other delights at this immersive pop-up experience based on Alice in Wonderland. Check website for times and event location. $47, which includes a welcome drink, two bespoke cocktails and a sweet treat. explorehidden.com
Walk with Wildlife Tour
Through April 30
Have lunch with the lions as you enjoy a guided tour of the animal sanctuary filled with native wildlife, including Mexican gray wolves, bobcats, coyotes, mule deer and black bears. Tu-Sa, call for times. $35, adults; $25, children 3-12; $10 for children under 3. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale, 480-471-3621, southwestwildlife.org
CONCERTS
Pop 2000 Tour
April 4
Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC hosts a nostalgic evening of performances by O-Town, BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera and LFO. 7:30 p.m., $45-$65, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
NCAA March Madness Music Festival
April 5-7
Local and national musical acts will visit Downtown Phoenix for a rockin’ festival that includes the AT&T Block Party on Friday afternoon, Coke Studio Live on Saturday, and things will come to an end on Sunday with the Capital One Jam Fest. Check website for schedule and performers. Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St, Phoenix, ncaa.com
SPORTS
NCAA Men’s Final Four
April 5-8
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament starts with 68 teams, but only four will remain when it arrives in the Valley. Check out the action live and in person or visit the Tip-Off Tailgate in the stadium parking lot before the game. Check website for ticket prices and schedule information. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, statefarmstadium.com
NHRA Arizona Nationals
April 5-7
Fire up your engines because drag racing action is returning to Chandler at the newly renamed Firebird Motorsports Park. Check website for schedule and ticket prices. Firebird Motorsports Park, 20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Chandler, nhra.com
Phoenix Suns
The Suns go into the homestretch of the season as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers, April 3; Minnesota Timberwolves, April 5; New Orleans Pelicans, April 7; and the Los Angeles Clippers, April 9. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, suns.com
Arizona Diamondbacks
The 2023 National League Champions take on the New York Yankees April 1-3; April 12-14 vs. Saint Louis Cardinals; April 15-17 vs. Chicago Cubs; and April 29-30 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Arizona Coyotes
The ice will heat up as the Coyotes take on the Vancouver Canucks, April 3; Vegas Golden Knights, April 5; Edmonton Oilers, April 17. Check website for times and ticket prices. Mullett Arena, 411 S. Packard Drive, Tempe, 480-563-PUCK, coyotes.nhl.com
Arizona Rattlers
The Valley’s Indoor Football League Team moves to Glendale to battle the San Diego Strike Force, April 14; and Jacksonville Sharks, April 28. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The action on the field heats up when the Rising kicks things into gear against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks F.C., April 13; and Pittsburgh Riverhounds, April 20. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Stadium, 19593 S. 48th St., Chandler, 623-594-9606, phxrisingfc.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
Titanic: The Musical
April 4-May 11
Not to be confused with the movie of the same name, this award-winning musical chronicles the doomed maiden voyage of the titular ship. Check website for days and times. $32-$55. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
Big Bug Circus
April 3-14
Crawly marionettes put on a musical circus show that’s absolutely buggy with a puppeteer acting as the ringmaster. Call for times. $15, adults; $8, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
Master Class
Now through April 14
In Terence McNally’s Tony Award-winning play, diva Maria Callas shares with students the triumphs and tragedies of her life and teaches them that art requires sacrifice. Check website for showtimes and ticket prices. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, 833-282-7328, atc.org
Sondheim Tribute Revue
Now through April 14
Celebrate the work of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim in this musical revue. Call for times and ticket prices. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Dr., Peoria, 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org
Holmes and Watson
Through April 27
Three years after the death of literature’s greatest detective, his assistant receives a message that Holmes may actually be alive in this suspenseful drama performed in-the-round. Check website for days and times. $30-35. 8989 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, 480-314-0841, donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
Storyville
Through April 7
When a tragedy forces the jazz musicians in the New Orleans district of Storyville to find a new home, they decide to have one last party before the government shuts them down. Call for times. $50. Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-258-8128, blacktheatretroupe.org
Drunk Shakespeare
Through April 30
If you didn’t like Shakespeare in high school, then this is the event for you. The concept is simple: one performer downs five shots of liquor and takes the cast through a play by the Bard in 90 minutes. Check website for times and ticket prices. The Rose Theatre, 455 N. Third St., Phoenix, drunkshakespeare.com
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Through April 28
Discover the early career of Carole King in this powerful jukebox musical featuring the singer-songwriter’s music. Call for times and ticket prices. Mainstage Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
The Black Crowes
April 10
The Robinson Brothers have released their first original album in 15 years, which is a big deal with all the drama that kept them from returning to the studio. Check out the “Hard to Handle” performers playing their new songs, hits and deep cuts in what’s sure to be a wild show. 8 p.m., Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Phoenix Home & Garden’s Garden Tour
April 20
The pages of PHOENIX’s sister publication come to life as patrons enjoy exclusive access to a curated selection of the Valley’s most enchanting home gardens during this annual self-guided tour. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to mingle with Phoenix Home & Garden’s editorial staff as well as architects and designers featured in the magazine. VIP, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; GA, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $85-$125, Various Valley locations, phgmag.com
FRIED French Fry and Music Festival
April 20
If you’re tired of the french fries from your favorite fast food joint, expand your mind and palate with french fry tacos, pizza fries, kimchi fries, lobster fries, cheesesteak fries and carne asada fries, all with your favorite dipping sauces. A local music lineup will accompany your potato chow-down. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., $16, Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix, friedfestival.com
14th Annual Fitz’s Supper Club Fundraiser
April 29
Even though he’s no longer on the field with the Cardinals, Larry Fitzgerald continues to support Arizona through the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation, which works to fight breast cancer and provide K-12 educational resources in underserved communities. To raise funds for these causes, you can enjoy dinner and entertainment with the former wide receiver while supporting a good cause. Check website for time and ticket prices. Dominick’s Steakhouse, 15169 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, thelarryfitzgeraldfoundation.org
The Rolling Stones
May 7
More than 60 years after the band’s inception, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood continue defying the odds and are hitting the road again, this time to support their excellent new album, Hackney Diamonds. Ironically, their latest tour is sponsored by AARP. 7 p.m., $93-$443, State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, rollingstones.com
David Sedaris
May 10
Chances are you’ve heard the hilarious essayist on NPR, but seeing him live is a wildly different (and uproarious) experience. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
