Things To Do Around the Valley This Week (April 7-13)

This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for April 7-13.
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

 

THEATRE & DRAMA

April 10-May 4
The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Unlike the movie version of the classic Beatrix Potter tale about a furry friend who gets into Mr. McGregor’s garden, this production features no dialogue. Call for times. $15, adults; $10, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org

Camelot
Through May 10

The legend of King Arthur is brought to life in this Lerner and Loewe musical. Check the website for days and times. $39-$58. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
Through April 13

Months before death, Billie Holiday sings her hits in a seedy Philadelphia bar while sharing the story of her life. Call for times. $50. Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-258-8128, blacktheatretroupe.org

The Old Man and the Moon
Through April 13

The moon’s caretaker abandons his duties to find his wife, battling weather, war and monsters in this magical fable. Check the website for days and times. $38-$45. Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Dr., Peoria, 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org

The Rainmaker
Through April 26

A man promises a farmer that he can make it rain on his drought-stricken land, but his charm also makes Lizzie, the farmer’s plain daughter, blossom. Check website for days and times. $30-$40. Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, 8989 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, 480-314-0841, donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com

Phantom
Through April 10

Not to be confused with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s take on Gaston Leroux’s famous novel, this musical offers more insight into the characters that inhabit the Paris Opera House. Check website for times and ticket prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, azbroadway.org

Jersey Boys
Through April 27

Learn how Francesco Castelluccio became Frankie Valli in this upbeat jukebox musical about The Four Seasons. Call for times and ticket prices. Hormel Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com

Churchill
Through April 13

David Payne portrays the resolute prime minister who guided England through World War II in this one-man show. Call for times and ticket prices. Judith Hardes Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com

Drunk Shakespeare
Through April 30

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

 

SPORTS

Arizona Diamondbacks

Catch pitcher Corbin Burnes and the rest of the Dbacks lineup April 7-9 vs. Baltimore Orioles; April 11-13 vs. Milwaukee Brewers; April 22-24 vs. Tampa Bay Rays; and April 25-27 vs. Atlanta Braves. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com

Phoenix Suns

The Suns finish the season with home games against the Golden State Warriors, April 8; Oklahoma City Thunder, April 9; and San Antonio Spurs, April 11. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, suns.com

Phoenix Rising F.C.

The action on the field heats up when the USL Champions play the Detroit City F.C., April 12; Sacramento Republic F.C., April 19; and San Antonio F.C., April 26. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, phxrisingfc.com

Arizona Rattlers

The Valley’s Indoor Football League Team battles the  San Antonio Gunslingers, April 12; and Northern Arizona Wranglers, April 26. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com

 

CONCERTS & COMEDY

April 10
Amyl and the Sniffers

This buzzy Australian group is known for its raucous rock and punk-influenced albums and even rowdier live shows. If you grab a ticket, you better invest in head protection.
8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com

APRIL 11
Buds-A-Palooza

Just in time for 4/20, this celebration of all things “stoner” will feature demos from local glass blowers, a Munchie Mall, live stage performances by comedians and reggae bands, and live mural art. 2-10 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Intersection of Fifth Street and Garfield Avenue, Phoenix, budsapalooza.com

• Monday, 4/7 – Brenn! with asiris @ Valley Bar 

• 4/7 – Clap Your Hands Say Yeah with Babehoven @ Crescent Ballroom

• 4/7 – Machine Head with In Flames, Lacuna Coil & Unearth @ The Van Buren

• 4/7 – Stephen Day with Anna Vaus @ The Rebel Lounge

• Tuesday, 4/8 – Rubblebucket with CAPYAC @ Valley Bar

• Wednesday, 4/9 – Annie DiRusso with Raffaella @ Valley Bar

• 4/9 – Elderbrook with Vandelux @ The Van Buren

• 4/9 – Laura Jane Grace with Alex Lahey & Rodeo Boys @ Crescent Ballroom

• Thursday, 4/10 – Amyl and the Sniffers with Sheer Mag @ The Van Buren

• Friday, 4/11 – Ben Böhmer with CRi @ The Van Buren

• 4/11 – Wax Tailor with Napoleon Da Legend @ Crescent Ballroom

• Saturday, 4/12 – Bullet for My Valentine & Trivium with August Burns Red & Sylosis @ Arizona Financial Theatre

• 4/12 – Dave Blunts @ Crescent Ballroom

• 4/12 – Hulvey with nobigdyl @ The Van Buren

• Sunday, 4/13 – MESHUGGAH with Cannibal Corpse & Carcass @ Arizona Financial Theatre

• 4/13 – Napalm Death & The Melvins with Weedeater & Dark Sky Burial @ The Van Buren