Things To Do Around the Valley This Week (January 13-19)

This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for January 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

Attendees can meet and watch nationally acclaimed and award-winning artists at work in 124 patron-friendly studios as Thunderbird Artists hosts this art adventure. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $12, season pass; $10, seniors and military. 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-837-7163, arizonafineartexpo.com

January 17-19
32nd Annual Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

There’s a chill in the air, but the light warmth of blown glass being formed and created can bring some heat to an Arizona winter. And it doesn’t stop there. More than 155 juried fine artisans creating in all mediums will be on hand to catch your eye along with live music, food, wine and chocolate. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$15 (cash only). 101 Easy St., Carefree, 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com

January 19
Arizona Concours d’Elegance

This celebration of automotive design will display more than 100 select, rare and exotic vehicles, but only one will take home the coveted “Best in Show” award. Grounds open at 9 a.m. Check website for ticket information. Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, arizonaconcours.com

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 10th Anniversary
January 15

Celebrate a decade of dust and dreams in the desert at this anniversary party in the heart of old town Scottsdale. Wednesday’s anniversary party kicks off a full year of events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the only Smithsonian Affiliate Museum in Scottsdale. Visit westernspirit.org for more info.

 

THEATRE & DRAMA

January 17-February 21
Hello, Dolly!

In this popular musical, matchmaker Dolly Levi embarks on a journey to find a suitable partner for the wealthy Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece and his two clerks to join him in New York City. Check website for times and ticket prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, azbroadway.org

Seussical the Musical
Through January 26

Beloved characters like Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz come to life in this melodic mash-up of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories. Call for times and ticket prices. Hormel Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com

 

SPORTS

Phoenix Suns

Before The Suns think about the playoffs, they’ll have to battle the Washington Wizards, Jan. 25; Los Angeles Clippers, Jan. 27; Minnesota Timberwolves, Jan. 29; Utah Jazz, Feb. 7; Denver Nuggets, Feb. 8; Memphis Grizzlies, Feb. 11; and New Orleans Pelicans, Feb. 27-28. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, suns.com

ASU Men’s Basketball

Cheer on the Arizona State University Sun Devils in as the team battles University of Central Florida, Jan. 14; Iowa State, Jan. 25; University of Arizona, Feb.1; Kansas State, Feb. 4; Texas Christian University, Feb. 15; Houston, Feb. 18; and Brigham Young University, Feb. 26. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Financial Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, 480-727-0000, thesundevils.com

 

CONCERTS & COMEDY

January 15
The Temptations and The Four Tops

These two legendary Motown groups, which have been together for more than six decades, have left an indelible mark on American pop culture through their timeless music. And while the members may continue to change, the music stays the same. 7 p.m., $64.50-$124.50. Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com

January 16
Bright Eyes

It’s hard to believe that the Nebraska band, led by the lyrically prolific Conor Oberst, has been around for nearly three decades. Reacquaint yourself in its folk sound as the group performs tracks from its new album, Five Dice, All Threes, alongside timeless classics like “Road to Joy.” 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com

TUESDAY

• The Wild Feathers @ Valley Bar

THURSDAY

• Bright Eyes @ The Van Buren

FRIDAY

• Ethan Regan with Izzy Heltai @ Valley Bar
• Maxwell @ Arizona Financial Theatre
• Molchat Doma with Sextile @ The Van Buren

SATURDAY

• FJ – A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey @ The Van Buren

SUNDAY

• Phantogram @ The Van Buren

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