This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for April 21-27.
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
April 25-27
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 another year. Look for some homemade and locally made finds that make your living room sing. F, 4-9 p.m. (VIP only); Sa-Su, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com
Scottsdale Jazz Festival
April 26
The duo of Rick Braun and Richard Elliot, known as RnR, headline this acclaimed festival celebrating the musical genre born in New Orleans. 3-10 p.m. $55-$195. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
THEATRE & DRAMA
Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation
April 23-June 22
Musical theater holds a hilarious mirror against itself in this lampoon of Broadway extravagance. Call for times and ticket prices. Judith Hardes Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
April 25-June 5
Discover the early career of Carole King in this powerful jukebox musical. Check website for times and ticket prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, azbroadway.org
Eddie and Vinnie
April 26-May 18
A brilliant dyslexic student’s wisecracking gecko teaches him to embrace his strengths in this heartwarming play for families. Check website for showtimes. $15. Herberger Theater Center Stage West, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, 480-921-5700, childsplayaz.org
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 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
- Monday, 4/21 – Black Mountain with Jesse Sykes And The Sweet Hereafter @ Valley Bar
- Tuesday, 4/22 – beabadoobee with Pretty Sick & Keni Titus @ Arizona Financial Theatre
- 4/22 – Poppy with Chinese American Bear @ Marquee Theatre
- Wednesday, 4/23 – Maddie Zahm with Mercer Henderson @ The Van Buren
- 4/23 – Rauw Alejandro @ PHX Arena – Formerly Footprint Center
- Thursday, 4/24 – Carly Pearce with Carter Faith @ The Van Buren
- 4/24 – clipping. with Counterfeit Madison @ The Rebel Lounge
- 4/24 – Forrest Frank with ELEVATION RHYTHM @ Arizona Financial Theatre
- 4/24 – Maddox Batson @ Crescent Ballroom
- Saturday, 4/26 – grentperez with Rocco @ The Van Buren
- 4/26 – Kevin Atwater with Renny Conti @ Valley Bar
- Sunday, 4/27 – 8TURN @ The Van Buren
- 4/27 – anees @ Marquee Theatre
- 4/27 – Ximena Sariñana @ Crescent Ballroom
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. PHX Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
