This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for April 22-28.
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
Bill Burr
April 25-28
If you’re wondering if Bill Burr is funny, here’s a fun fact for you: The comedian was initially supposed to play in Phoenix one night this spring. He’s now performing his latest show for four evenings. That’s how hilarious he is. Th.-Sa., 7:30 p.m., Su., 7 p.m.; Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Day Drinker Devil Ride
Saturday, April 27
Get your bikes and beer bellies ready for this 4th annual event hosted by Pedal Haus Brewery to benefit the Rob Dollar Foundation. A $5 ticket purchase gets you in with the group to either do a 10-mile mountain bike course or a 10-mile gravel route at Papago Park. Your first Day Drinker Light lager post-ride is included in the ticket prices. 10am to 2pm, Pedal Haus Brewery in Downtown Tempe, 730 S Mill Ave #102, Tempe. Tickets at eventbrite.com
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market
April 26-28
Looking for the perfect thing to tie the room together? The Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is returning for another year. Look for homemade and local finds to make any space sing. Fr, 4-9 p.m. (VIP only); Sa-Su, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $8-$10 general admission, $50-$60 VIP admission, WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com
Scottsdale Jazz Festival Premiere Party
Friday, April 26
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa will host the third annual Scottsdale Jazz Festival Premiere Party featuring Doc Jones & Friends, and jazz performances by J. White, Carmela y Mas, Kiara Jayne and more. 6902 East Greenway Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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
Monday, April 22
- Set It Off with Crown the Empire, DeathbyRomy, Caskets @ The Van Buren
Tuesday, April 23
- Deko with Yameii & Friends @ Valley Bar
Wednesday, April 24
- Darius with Duñe @ Thundercat Lounge
- Mannequin Pussy with Soul Glo @ Crescent Ballroom – Sold Out
Thursday, April 25
- Connor Price @ The Van Buren – Sold Out
- Jinjer @ Marquee Theatre
- Kassi Valazza with Chris Acker @ Valley Bar
- Bill Burr @ Arizona Financial Theatre – Sold Out
Friday, April 26
- Bill Burr @ Arizona Financial Theatre – Sold Out
- Blind Guardian with Night Demon @ Crescent Ballroom
- Kai Wachi @ The Van Buren
- Take On Me – 80s Dance Party @ Thundercat Lounge
- 98KUPD Presents UFEST featuring The Offspring, Chevelle, Motionless In White, P.O.D, Bad Wolves & Bury the Darkness @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Saturday, April 27
- Inzo with Tape B, Super Ave, Super Future and Blookah @ The Van Buren – Sold Out
- Julia Wolf with Scro @ The Rebel Lounge
- Neil Young & Crazy Horse @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- Bill Burr @ Arizona Financial Theatre – Sold Out
Sunday, April 28
- Bill Burr @ Arizona Financial Theatre – Fourth Show Added
- Carter Ace @ Valley Bar
- LA LOM with Radio Malilla @ The Rebel Lounge
- Slowdive with Drab Majesty @ The Van Buren – Sold Out
Buy tickets at LIVENATION.COM or TICKETMASTER.COM
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
The 2023 National League Champions take on the Los Angeles Dodgers April 29-30. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Arizona Rattlers
The Valley’s Indoor Football League Team moves to Glendale to battle the Jacksonville Sharks, April 28. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
Jack and the Beanstalk
April 24-May 12
Jack buys some magic beans, which causes things to grow out of control. Throw a giant into the mix and you’ve got a show sprouting with fun. Call for times. $15, adults; $8, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
What the Constitution Means to Me
Now through June 16
Heidi Schreck debated the Constitution in high school to win money for college, but her own feelings about the document containing our country’s rights and laws change as she becomes an adult in this powerful play. Call for times and ticket prices. Judith Hardes Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Titanic: The Musical
Now through 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
Holmes and Watson
Now 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
Drunk Shakespeare
Now 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
Now 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
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
