This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for April 15-20.
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
Jesus the Christ
April 15-19
More than 500 performers bring the story of Easter to life in this outdoor play performed on the front lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 8 p.m. Mesa Arizona Temple, 455 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-447-5818, mesatemple.org
Graham Nash
April 16
The legendary songwriter will sing selections from his storied catalog while telling stories from his time as a member of The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash. 7:30 p.m. $35-$75. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
Santana
April 18
Guitarist Carlos Santana and his legendary band, known for the classic songs “Smooth” and “Black Magic Woman,” will be performing more than five decades of hits. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
Kylie Minogue
April 19
The Australian dance pop star behind “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” is going on her biggest tour of North America in 14 years. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
Djo
April 19
The 2022 song “End of Beginning” is such a mesmerizing slow jam that when you look up the band behind the song, you’re even more surprised that it’s from Stranger Things actor Joe Keery. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
Hang Time
April 19
Three Black men talk about the triumphs and tragedies of their lives in this play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Zora Howard. 7 p.m. Check the website for ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Through May 4
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
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
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
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 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 Rising F.C.
The action on the field heats up when the USL Champions play the 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 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
- Wednesday, 4/16 – Artemas @ The Van Buren
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Friday, 4/18 – Alyssa Edwards @ The Van Buren
- 4/18 – An Evening with Santana @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- 4/18 – Hope Tala with Alici @ Crescent Ballroom
- Saturday, 4/19 – Djo with Post Animal @ The Van Buren
- 4/19 – Isabel LaRosa @ Crescent Ballroom
- 4/19 – Vincent Antone with MIDIcinal @ Valley Bar
- Sunday, 4/20 – Chaos & Carnage with Dying Fetus & Cradle of Filth with support from Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris, Underneath, Vomit Forth & Corpse Pile @ The Van Buren
- 4/20 – YTB Fatt with Fox Bd, Trap Dickey, Screwly G, HoodTrophyBino @ The Rebel Lounge
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Post Malone
June 21
The heavily tattooed “Sunflower” rapper recently made the jump to country with his latest album, F-1 Trillion. It’s proven so successful that not only has the artist snagged some Grammy nominations, he’s heading on the road for what he has dubbed The BIG ASS Stadium Tour. Consider our ticket purchased. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, postmalone.com
Shakira
June 22-23
The renowned Latin pop singer is making a triumphant return to the stage in Phoenix this summer for her highly anticipated Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour, marking her comeback after a seven-year hiatus. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
