Things To Do Around the Valley This Week (November 18-24)

This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for  November 18-24.
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

Cyndi Lauper
November 19

The “True Colors” singer is hitting the road one last time. While she has clarified that the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour doesn’t mean retirement, she wants to celebrate her multi-faceted career. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com

28th Annual Hidden in the Hills
November 22-24, 29-December 1

The state’s longest-running art tour is the perfect place to find that one-of-a-kind gift.Take a self-guided studio excursion through the Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale, where more than 160 nationally recognized and up-and-coming artists’ work will be displayed and available for purchase. F-Su, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Check website for a map of participating galleries. 480-575-6624, sonoranartsleague.org

A Conversation With Larry David
November 22

The star of Curb Your Enthusiasm will talk about his time as a comedian, co-creating the hit sitcom Seinfeld, and, of course, his beloved HBO comedy show, which recently aired its final season. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com

65th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball 
November 23

Heart disease affects everyone. It’s the cause of 20 percent of deaths in the U.S., which means the American Heart Association needs plenty of funds for the research necessary to change that statistic for the better. 6:30 p.m. Ticket packages start at $1,000. The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 602-414-5337, phoenixheartball.heart.org

Desert Farm Lights
November 22-December 29

West Valley holiday lovers no longer need to head across town for Christmas cheer. The event features illuminated mazes, bounce houses, obstacle courses and a gingerbread slide. Stop by Santa’s Workshop afterward. Kids can also say hi to the North Pole’s most famous resident. 5:30-10 p.m. $20. 14629 W. Peoria Ave., Waddell, desertfarmlights.com

Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express
Through December 30

Santa’s elves will read Chris Van Allsburg’s popular holiday book (the basis for the movie starring Tom Hanks) as your family ventures up to “the North Pole.” There will be hot chocolate, cookies, sing-alongs and Santa Claus. Check website for dates. The train leaves at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and RV Park, 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams, 888-848-3511, thetrain.com

World of Illumination
Through December 29

Countless colorful lights will twinkle to the music on your car radio as you drive through this immersive 1-mile light show. Tempe will have an Enchanted Surfer theme, while Rockin’ Christmas will be the theme of Glendale’s display. Check website for times and ticket prices. Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe. Desert Diamond Casino, 9431 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, worldofillumination.com

Tianyu Lights Festival 
Through January 5

Nature and art come together in one spectacular walk-through light show. Displays include forest creatures, pandas, unicorns, dragons and a three-story, color-changing “butterfly tree.” W.-Su., 5:30-10:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Camelback Ranch – Glendale, 10710 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, tianyuculture.us

THEATRE & DRAMA

November 19
Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert

Have you lost count of how often you’ve watched Encanto with the kids? You’ll want to endure one more screening of the animated hit about a magical but dysfunctional family. Disney Concerts is putting on a Sing-Along Film Concert that features a live band performing the hits “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure.” The whole family can watch the movie and sing along to award-winning songs written by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda. 7 p.m, $20-$40. Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644.6500, mesaartscenter.com

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Through December 23

When the Christmas Eve weather gets too foggy for Santa, the time for reindeer games is over, and only one reindeer can guide the big guy’s sleigh. Sa, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Su, 2 p.m. $15. Herberger Theater Center Stage West, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, 480-921-5700, childsplayaz.org

The Little Red Hen
Through November 24

The titular character wants to make some bread, but a chick is the only animal willing to help. Will the hen share the bread with the barnyard animals? Find out in this delightful adaptation of the 500-year-old story. Call for times. $15, adults; $10, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org

Holiday Inn
Now through November 23

It’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit. That must be why this production of the 1942 musical film about romance and yuletide cheer is getting underway weeks before Halloween. The film starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, and featured songs by Irving Berlin, including “White Christmas,” which was allegedly written at the Arizona Biltmore, and inspired its own hit movie musical in 1954. Check website for days and times. $39-$55. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com

Waitress: The Musical
Through November 24

The hit indie film about a waitress who longs for a new life is now a musical featuring music by Sara Bareilles. Call for times and ticket prices. Mainstage Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com

 

SPORTS

Phoenix Suns

Will this year be the one the Suns bring home a championship? Find out when the team takes on the Orlando Magic, Nov. 18; New York Knicks, Nov. 20; Los Angeles Lakers, Nov. 26; Brooklyn Nets, Nov. 27; Golden State Warriors, Nov. 30; San Antonio Spurs, Dec. 3; Indiana Pacers, Dec. 19; Detroit Pistons, Dec. 21; Denver Nuggets, Dec. 25; Dallas Mavericks, Dec. 27; and Memphis Grizzlies, Dec. 31. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, suns.com

Arizona Cardinals

The Red Sea will rise as the Cardinals take on the  Seattle Seahawks, Dec. 8; and the New England Patriots, Dec. 15. Call for kickoff times and ticket prices. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, azcardinals.com

ASU Football

The Sun Devils enter the Big 12 Conference with matchups against  Brigham Young University, Nov. 23. Call for times and ticket prices. Mountain America Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, 480-727-0000, thesundevils.com

CONCERTS & COMEDY

MONDAY 

• David Kushner with Henrik @ The Van Buren

TUESDAY

• Blxst with Joyce Wrice @ Arizona Financial Theatre
• Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour with DAYA @ Footprint Center
• Edgar Alejandro @ Valley Bar
• The WLDLFE with Young Culture @ Crescent Ballroom
• Tophouse with Wheelwright @ The Rebel Lounge

WEDNESDAY

• Orion Sun with Cruza @ Crescent Ballroom

FRIDAY

• DR. GABBA with Twin Crab @ Thundercat Lounge
• A Conversation with Larry David @ Arizona Financial Theatre
• Of The Trees with Detox Unit @ The Van Buren
• Todd Barry @ Crescent Ballroom

SATURDAY

• Lucero with Vandoliers @ Crescent Ballroom
• Tornillo with Razz and OnlyPerreo @ The Van Buren
• Yuridia @ Arizona Financial Theatre
• Usher @ Footprint Center

SUNDAY

• Usher @ Footprint Center
• The Front Bottoms with Hey, Nothing @ The Van Buren

Buy tickets at LIVENATION.COM or TICKETMASTER.COM

 

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