This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for May 28-June 2.
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
Hasan Minhaj
May 31
The former senior correspondent for The Daily Show (and one-time front-runner for filling the program’s hosting vacancy) will tackle the current political landscape for his new comedy show. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
U-Pick Garden
June 1-30
Sweet corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, collard greens and other fresh, in-season vegetables are waiting for you to pick them. W, F, Sa, 7-11 a.m., $2.50 per pound for most items. Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, 602-999-3276, tolmachoff-farms.com
Summer Theater Camp
May 28-July 26
It’s time to put on a show! Children will experience theater during three themed sessions, including Into the Woods and Alice in Wonderland. M-F, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for tuition rates. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 480-483-1664, desertstages.org
Childsplay Summer Theatre Academy
May 28-July 26
Whether you have a child who loves or shies away from the spotlight, there is a place for them in these theater classes. They’ll learn from professional artists who will engage their imagination and spirit. Check website for enrollment availability and tuition rates. Sybil B. Harrington Campus for Imagination and Wonder at Mitchell Park, 900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe, 480-921-5700, childsplayaz.org
Gymnastics Camp
May 28-August 2
Kids ages 4-18 will participate in gymnastics activities, such as vault, bars and beam, each week revolving around a different theme. Call for times and prices for full and half-day options. Impact Gymnastics Academy, 7812 N. 12th St., Phoenix, 602-870-7574, impactgymaz.com
Children’s Museum Camps
May 28-August 2
Children between the ages of 5-8 will participate in theme-based activities focusing on art and creativity, technology and engineering, and the science of sports. Call for times and prices. Children’s Museum of Phoenix. 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-253-0501, childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
The Four Seasons
Through 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
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
CONCERTS
Tuesday, May 28
Dreamer Boy @ Valley Bar
Mon Laferte with Ximena Sariñana @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Wednesday, May 29
The Kid LArOI with glaive & Chase Shakur @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Taking Back Sunday with Citizen @ The Van Buren – Sold Out
Friday, May 31
Hasan Minhaj @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Levels House Party @ Thundercat Lounge
Madison Beer with Upsahl @ The Van Buren – Sold Out
Saturday, June 1
From Indian Lakes with King of Heck @ Last Exit Live
Touch Sensitive with Donnie Six @ Thundercat Lounge
XAVIER RUDD with Bobby Alu @ The Van Buren
Sunday, June 2
Avril Lavigne with All Time Low and Royal & the Serpent @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
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 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 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 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 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
Fiddler on the Roof
Through July 7
For nearly 60 years, you’d be hard-pressed to find a musical that has profoundly impacted our culture as Fiddler on the Roof. Phoenix Theatre presents this heartwarming tale of a Jewish man struggling to keep his religious traditions alive. Call for times and ticket prices. Mainstage Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
True West
Through June 9
Sam Shepard’s play about sibling rivalry in Hollywood was both a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award finalist. Arizona Theatre Company performs the acclaimed naturalistic comedy. Check website for showtimes and ticket prices. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, 833-282-7328, atc.org
Newsies
Through June 29
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
Drunk Shakespeare
Now through June 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
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Hamilton
June 25-July 28
The award-winning musical sensation about the titular Founding Father returns to Tempe! Featuring hip-hop-infused songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, its chart-topping soundtrack might be the only rap album you and your kids can agree on. Call for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.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
Jennifer Lopez
July 9
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
WNBA All-Star Game
July 20
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
Best Fest
August 17
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
