This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for September 9-15.
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
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market
September 13–15
Are you looking for something to tie the room together? You’re in luck because the Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is returning for the fall season. Find local and homemade goods that will make your home 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, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com
Phoenix Vegan Restaurant Week
September 8-15
Vegan restaurants are surging in popularity in the Valley. To raise awareness of the bakeries, coffee shops, food trucks, meal delivery services, ghost kitchens and pop-ups serving foods free of animal products, many establishments are offering special menus at sensible prices. Check website for more information. vegansocial.co
Lindsey Stirling
September 9
The violinist/dancer has at least one thing in common with megastar Taylor Swift: They both have a Peloton class dedicated to their music. You can start moving without a bicycle when the former Gilbert resident returns to the Valley to promote her latest work, Duality. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
Train and REO Speedwagon
September 11
It’s time to fire up your lighters as two generations of great rock balladeers take the stage in a co-headlining tour. 6:25 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
The Marley Brothers
September 12
To honor their father, legendary reggae artist Bob Marley, Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian Marley will perform together for the first time in 20 years. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
Method Man and Redman
September 13
The East Coast rappers are joining forces once again for an intimate show on the rotating stage of the Celebrity Theatre. 8 p.m. $45-$65. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
Peso Pluma
September 14
The alluring artist responsible for the ascension of música mexicana loves telling a story. Maybe that’s why he’s divided his tour setlist into five distinct acts. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
Bush
September 14
Gavin Rossdale, your ’90s alternative crush, brought Bush back together to perform its greatest hits, and he’s bringing Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox along for the ride. 6 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
Ray LaMontagne and Gregory Alan Isakov
September 15
The singer-songwriter behind the breakout hit “Trouble” says his new album, Long Way Home, hearkens back to “the folk-rock explosion of the early seventies.” He’ll be co-headlining this show with indie-folk singer Gregory Alan Isakov. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.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
CONCERTS
Monday
- Lindsey Stirling with Saint Motel @ Footprint Center
Tuesday
- Bravo The Bagchaser with Heembeezy, Lil Vada & Drexthejoint @ Crescent Ballroom
- Colde with Milena & basecamp @ The Van Buren
- Five Finger Death Punch with Marilyn Manson, Slaughter to Prevail & The Funeral Portrait @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Wednesday
- Luna Li @ Valley Bar
- Matisse @ The Van Buren
- Train & REO Speedwagon with Yacht Rock Revue @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Thursday
- Jordy Searcy @ Valley Bar
- The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour – Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani & Damian @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Friday
- The Red Pears with Ultra Q & The High Curbs @ Crescent Ballroom
- La Santa Grifa with Dharius @ The Van Buren
- Mass Of The Fermenting Dregs @ Valley Bar
Saturday
- Bush with Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- Emo Nite LA @ Crescent Ballroom
- Loveless with Beauty School Dropout & Julia Wolf @ The Van Buren
- Noah Floersch with Steinza @ Valley Bar
- Peso Pluma @ Footprint Center
- Zolita with Meg Smith @ The Rebel Lounge
Sunday
- Marianas Trench with Grayscale & PIAO @ The Van Buren
- MICO @ The Rebel Lounge
- Ray LaMontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov with The Secret Sisters @ Arizona Financial Theatre
- Slipknot with Knocked Loose & Vended @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Buy tickets at LIVENATION.COM or TICKETMASTER.COM
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
The D-Backs cap off another amazing season by taking on the Texas Rangers, Sept. 10-11; Milwaukee Brewers, Sept. 13-15; San Francisco Giants, Sept. 23-25; and San Diego Padres, Sept. 27-29. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Arizona Cardinals
The regular season kicks off against the Los Angeles Rams, Sept. 15; Detroit Lions, Sept. 22; Washington Commanders, Sept. 29; and Los Angeles Chargers, Oct. 21. Call for kickoff times and ticket prices. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, azcardinals.com
ASU Football
The Sun Devils take on Kansas University, Oct. 5; and University of Utah, Oct. 11. Call for times and ticket prices. ASU Sun Devil Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, 480-727-0000, thesundevils.com
Phoenix Mercury
The Mercury will close out the all-star season against the Connecticut Sun, Sept. 13; and Seattle Storm, Sept. 19. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mercury.wnba.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The season for the Valley’s soccer team comes to a close with matches against San Antonio F.C., Sept. 21; Las Vegas Lights F.C., Sept. 28; Monterey Bay F.C., Oct. 4; and Memphis 901 F.C., Oct. 19. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, phxrisingfc.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
September 13-29
The hit Disney movie about a mermaid who makes a deal with an evil sea witch to meet her true love on land has been transformed into a family-friendly stage musical. Call for dates, times, and ticket prices. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 480-483-1664, desertstages.org
Anastasia
September 12-October 26
The intrigue and romance of the beloved animated film will come to life on stage courtesy of the creative animator who brought it to the screen, director Don Bluth. Check website for days and times. $30-$40. Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, 8989 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, 480-314-0841, donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
Hansel and Gretel
Through September 29
The dark tale from the Brothers Grimm about two kids, a witch and an edible home will be brought to life with rod puppets and music from the famous opera by Engelbert Humperdinck. Call for times. $12, adults; $8, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon & Parfunkel Musical
Through November 3
Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys, Tina. The jukebox musical is more popular than ever, so the time is right for them to be parodied. Featuring music from a band that never existed, this play follows the hilarious story of a folk duo that rose to fame with their signature song about staying together, only to break up constantly. Call for times and ticket prices. Judith Hardes Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Cats
Through September 22
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking, family-friendly musical, based on the work of poet T.S. Eliot, tells the story of a tribe of felines who must choose who among them is worthy to ascend to the “Heaviside Layer.” Check website for times. $40-$46. Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Dr., Peoria, 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Through October 5
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice penned this musical that retells the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Check website for days and times. $39-$58. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
Drunk Shakespeare
Through October 31
If you didn’t like Shakespeare in high school, 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. 3rd St., Phoenix, drunkshakespeare.com
Clue: The Musical
Through 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
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
Swan Lake
October 24-27
Tchaikovsky’s classic score intensifies the passion and heartbreak of this timeless love story. Check website for times and ticket prices. Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix, 602-262-6225, balletaz.org
November 8-17
Canal Convergence
Eye-popping art that reflects color, water and light in both the literal and metaphorical sense will illuminate the Arizona Canal this fall. This annual event, presented by Scottsdale Public Art, will also feature hands-on activities, workshops, music and dance performances, and a beer and wine garden. Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, canalconvergence.com
