This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for August 19-25.
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
Girl From the North Country
August 20-25
Bob Dylan’s music catalog gets the jukebox musical treatment in a story about drifters struggling to make their dreams come true during the harshness of the Great Depression. Call for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com
Summer Wine Series
August 22
The Wine Collective of Scottsdale will provide the drinks at this event at the Museum of Illusions that you have to see to believe. Tickets include two glasses of wine, an assorted charcuterie cup, access to the museum’s exhibits and music by a live DJ. 6-8 p.m. $39.95. Museum of Illusions Scottsdale, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, moiscottsdale.com
Flashlight Nights
Through September 14
Bring the family to experience a magical nighttime adventure during self-paced flashlight tours at Desert Botanical Garden. It’s an excellent opportunity to see, hear and feel the desert night, including nighthawks, snakes, insects and night-blooming flowers. Sa, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $24.95 adult admission, $14.95 children ages 3-17. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 480-941-1225, dbg.org
Summer Arts Classes
Through August 29
Children of all ages can take classes in dance and movement, mosaics, ceramics and watercolor painting. Call for times and prices. Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix, 602-254-3100, phoenixcenterforthearts.org
CONCERTS
Stone Temple Pilots and Live
August 19
Even after the death of Scott Weiland, the legendary grunge band presses on, with the impressive Jeff Gutt taking over as lead singer. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Kings of Leon
August 20
The “Use Somebody” group has a knack for churning out rock anthems, as evidenced by its latest album, Can We Please Have Fun. Let them know the answer to the titular question is “yes” when they perform in Downtown Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Sammy Hagar
August 20
The “I Can’t Drive 55” artist, former Van Halen lead singer and tequila entrepreneur will once again put the pedal to the metal with a rockin’ summer tour. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
311
August 24
Two years ago, Aaron “P-Nut” Wills announced on social media that he was taking a hiatus from the beloved “All Mixed Up” band. He changed his mind after seeing how much support the band continues to receive from their legions of fans. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Squeeze and Boy George
August 25
Squeeze is often labeled a one-hit wonder, but fans of the “Tempted” band would disagree with that assessment. The group’s ’80s contemporary, Boy George, will join it for a show that proves it has much more to offer music lovers. 7:30 p.m., $65-$490, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
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SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
Find out if the D-backs can take home another pennant when they take on the New York Mets, Aug. 27-29; and Los Angeles Dodgers, Aug. 30-31. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Phoenix Mercury
The Valley’s own WNBA team kicks its season into high gear against the New York Liberty, Aug. 26; and Minnesota Lynx, Aug. 28. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mercury.wnba.com
Phoenix Rising F.C
The Valley’s soccer team is climbing up the Western Conference standings. Watch Phoenix Rising head to the top as they take on North Carolina F.C., Aug. 24. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, phxrisingfc.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
Clue: The Musical
August 23-September 22
Try to solve this fun-filled murder mystery with catchy songs and a surprising twist. Check website for times and ticket prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria. azbroadway.org
Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr.
Now through September 1
Told from the perspective of Geppetto, the tale of the wooden puppet who became a real boy gets a twist. Check website for showtimes. $22-$27, Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Dr., Peoria, 623-815-7930, theatreworks.org
God’s Favorite
Through August 24
Esteemed playwright Neil Simon puts a modern comedic spin on the Book of Job with a story about a messenger from God who tries to get a tycoon to renounce the man upstairs. Check website for days and times. $30-$35. 8989 E. Via Linda, Ste. 118, Scottsdale, 480-314-0841, donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Green Day
September 18
Two of the punk band’s landmark albums, Dookie and American Idiot, are celebrating their 30th and 20th anniversaries, respectively. The trio will perform each of them in their entirety for this raucous show. 5:30 p.m. Check website for showtimes. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Kacey Musgraves
September 27
The country-pop star will come to Glendale as part of her Deeper Well World Tour, with accompanying acts Father John Misty and Nickel Creek. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3240, desertdiamondarena.com
Kevin Hart
October 11-12
The busiest (and shortest) man in showbiz is heading out on the road for a comedy tour titled Acting My Age. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
