This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for May 13-19.
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
The Four Seasons
May 15-June 1
Vivaldi’s famed work will be brought to life by Ballet Arizona with stunning choreography matching the desert landscape’s unparalleled beauty. Tu.-Th., 8 p.m. $60-$100, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 480-481-1225, dbg.org
May 17-26
2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week
It’s the tastiest time of the year! Grassroots Kitchen and Tap, Mora Italian and SanTan Brewing Company are among the participants committed to this annual event for Arizona foodies. You can find your new favorite dish without the huge check with three-course prix-fixe menus for only $33, $44 or $55 per person. Check for a complete list of participating restaurants and menus at arizonarestaurantweek.com
Phoenix Art Museum
Now through June 30
2023 Arizona Artist Awards, through May 12; William Herbert “Buck” Dunton: A Mainer Goes West, through June 30; Barbie®: A Cultural Icon, through July 7; The Power of Pink, through July 7; Princely States of the Punjab: Sikh Art and History, through Aug. 11; and Laura Aguilar: Nudes in Nature, through Jan. 5, 2025. Call for times and ticket prices. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-257-1880, phxart.org
May 17-18
Pure Imagination Festival
The eclectic, eco-friendly festival will return to Prescott with a lineup that includes The Flaming Lips, Tanya Tucker, Ozomatli and Sylvan Esso. Check website for schedule and ticket packages. Watson Lake Park, 3101 Watson Lake Park Rd., Prescott, pureimaginationfestival.com
May 17-19
Willcox Wine Country Spring Festival
This spring festival will feature the finest blends from some of the finest wineries in the state. There will also be great food, stores selling vintage products, and live music. F, 6–9 p.m., Sa-Su, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $20-$45, Railroad Park, 157 N. Railroad Ave., Wilcox, willcoxwinecountry.org
May 18
Lunch & Learn Cooking Class
There’s a story behind every dish. Marcellino Verzino will tell the tale of his medaglione de mail while sharing the recipe. 1-3 p.m. Reservations required. $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Marcellino Ristorante, 7114 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale; 480-990-9500; marcellinoristorante.com
CONCERTS
Monday, May 13
Waxahatchee with good morning @ The Van Buren
Tuesday, May 14
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Panchiko with Wisp, Weatherday @ The Van Buren
Wednesday, May 15
Benches with Floats and Bethany Home @ Valley Bar
Marcus King with JJ Wilde @ The Van Buren
Wednesday with Draag @ Crescent Ballroom
Matt Rife @ Arizona Financial Theatre – Seven Shows – Sold Out
Thursday, May 16
Jacob Collier with Kimbra @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Alvvays with Joanna Sterberg @ The Van Buren
Friday, May 17
Club 90s Chappell Roan Night @ The Van Buren
KYLE with Johnny 2 Phones & Jay Eazy @ Crescent Ballroom
We Three with SkyDxddy @ Valley Bar
Saturday, May 18
The 502s with Zach Seabaugh @ The Van Buren
Sunday, May 19
24kGoldn with GEN Z @ Crescent Ballroom
Warpaint with Sego @ The Van Buren
Body of Light @ Thundercat Lounge
Buy tickets at LIVENATION.COM or TICKETMASTER.COM
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
The baseball season is in full swing as the D-backs take on the Cincinnati Reds, May 13-15; Detroit Tigers, May 17-19; Miami Marlins, May 24-26; San Francisco Giants, June 3-5; Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, June 11-13; Chicago White Sox, June 14-16; Minnesota Twins, June 25-27; and Oakland A’s, June 28-30. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The 2023 USL Champions will hit the pitch to battle the Miami F.C., May 18; Orange County S.C., June 8; and Charleston Battery, June 22. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, phxrisingfc.com
Arizona Rattlers
The Indoor Football League team will battle the Bay Area Panthers, May 18; Duke City Gladiators, May 25; Northern Arizona Wranglers, June 15; and Iowa Barnstormers, June 29. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
Phoenix Mercury
Watch the Mercury rise as they play the Atlanta Dream, May 21; Washington Mystics, May 23; Dallas Wings, May 25; Los Angeles Sparks, June 2; Minnesota Lynx, June 7; Las Vegas Aces, June 13; Seattle Storm, June 15; New York Liberty, June 18; Los Angeles Sparks, June 29; and Indiana Fever, June 30. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mercury.wnba.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
May 15-26
The Three Wishes
A woodcutter and his wife get a trifecta of wishes from a wood elf, only to use them in the wackiest ways. Hand puppets tell this charming European folk tale for children and adults of all ages. Call for times. $15, adults; $8, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
May 16-June 29
Newsies
The beloved Disney movie musical based on the newsboys strike of 1899 found a successful second life on the stage, where audiences have fallen in love with its choreography and songs like “Seize the Day” and “Santa Fe.” Check website for days and times. $39-$55. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
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
Through May 21
Kiss and Tell
When the parents of two teenage girls start arguing about their interest in the opposite sex, it causes hilarious headaches in this 1940s romp. Check website for days and times. $32-$48. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
Now through May 19
Mad Hatter the Musical
Discover how the crazy character found himself in Wonderland when this musical makes its world premiere in Phoenix. Check website for times and ticket prices. The Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, herbergertheater.org
Now through June 30
Drunk Shakespeare
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
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
May 21
Justin Timberlake
The former leader of NSYNC brought his old bandmates together to perform a song on his latest album, Everything I Thought It Was. No word yet on whether the crew will join Timberlake in Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
Tim McGraw
June 27
The “Live Like You’re Dying” singer has dubbed his latest tour Standing Room Only, so you had better come early to find your seat. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
July 9
Jennifer Lopez
A lot has happened to J-Lo since she released her last album. Catch up with the pop star when she comes to the Valley for her This Is Me…Now tour. 8 p.m., $49.95-$499.95, Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
July 20
WNBA All-Star Game
The USA Basketball Women’s National Team will take on the league’s all-stars in a game celebrating the best the sport has to offer. 5:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, wnba.com
August 17
Best Fest
The pages of PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley issue come to life at the annual celebration of all things awesome and local. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Arizona Humane Society. $45-$65, 6-10 p.m., The Duce, 525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, azbestfest.com
