This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for March 2-8.
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
March 6-8
March NASCAR Weekend
It’s that time of year when local race fans gather around the track for a different kind of March madness. Check out the General Tire 150, GOVX 200 or the Straight Talk Wireless 500. Check website for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Raceway, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale, 866-408-RACE, phoenixraceway.com
M3F Fest
March 6-7
Neal Francis, La Roux and The Knocks headline this year’s edition of the popular nonprofit music festival. Check website for set times. Weekend ticket packages start at $175. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, m3ffest.com
March 5-8
Rodeo Scottsdale
Bull riding, steer wrestling and barrel racing are some of the events taking place at the 73rd edition of this classic event. Th-Sa, 7 p.m.; Su, 2 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd.,
rodeoscottsdale.com
March 7
Persian New Year Festival
Celebrate the rich history, culture, art and food of Iran at this annual event. 2-9 p.m. General admission tickets are $20. Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, persiannewyearfestival.org
March 7
The Singletons: Philanthropic Foodies
A James Beard Award-winning chef will be among those crafting delectable dishes and cocktails at this event to support The Singletons, a local nonprofit helping single-parent families battle cancer. 6 p.m. $150. Location will be provided after ticket purchase. thesingletonsaz.com
March 7-8
Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival
SanTan Brewing Company is grilling up a mouth-watering event in downtown Chandler that includes music, cocktails, beer and food from Caldwell County BBQ, Honey Bear’s BBQ and more. Check website for times and ticket prices. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, santanbrewing.com
March 6-7
Scottsdale Family ArtsFest
Kids and parents can create their own projects, check out games, enjoy live musical performances and view art created by students from the Scottsdale Unified School District during this two-day family festival.
F, 5-9 p.m.; Sa, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, scottsdalearts.org
Indian Fair & Market
March 7-8
More than 600 Indigenous artists will be on hand to display and sell handcrafted jewelry and other artworks. There will also be savory dishes, live entertainment and a family fun zone for the little ones. Sa, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Su, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults, $30; children younger than 12, free admission (Su only). Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, heard.org
Arizona Fine Art Expo
Through March 29
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
THEATRE & DRAMA
Through March 8
Million Dollar Quartet
This jukebox musical brings to life a magical recording session at Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 4, 1956, featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins behind the mic. Call for times and ticket prices. Don’t forget your blue suede shoes. Hormel Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Through March 29
Come From Away
After the September 11 attacks, 7,000 plane passengers had to land in Newfoundland. The stories of these people and the residents who took care of them are the basis of this award-winning musical. Call for times and ticket prices. Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J. Stephenson Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Through April 7
Always… Patsy Cline
With a soundtrack by the queen of country music herself, this is the true story of Louise Seger, who was Cline’s pen pal until her untimely death. Hear stories about the legendary artist in this touching production. Check website for times and ticket prices. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
Through May 9
Drunk Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Even if you didn’t like reading Romeo and Juliet in high school, this performance might win you over. The concept is simple: One performer downs five shots of liquor and then hilariously takes the cast through the greatest love story ever written. Check website for times and ticket prices. The Rose Theatre, 455 N. Third St., Phoenix, drunkshakespeare.com
March 4-May 3
Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical
This musical follows the life of resilient singer Rosemary Clooney, starting with her life in Kentucky, to her battles with alcohol and depression, to her stunning comeback. Call for times and ticket prices. Judith Hardes Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Guys and Dolls
Through March 28
This story of two gamblers who navigate life’s wins and losses features the classic songs “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” Check website for times and ticket prices. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
Hare and Tortoise
Through March 8
It’s a new spin on this classic fable of a speedy rabbit and a patient hare. This stage musical shows how two very different friends take on the world at their own speed. Tickets start at $22.50. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, 480-921-5700, childsplayaz.org
CONCERTS & COMEDY
Nine Inch Nails
March 6
The provocative industrial music legends are returning to the Valley for another leg of the Peel It Back tour. 8 p.m. Check website for prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, desertdiamondarena.com
March 7
Gladys Knight
No word on whether she’s taking the midnight train from Georgia, but the Empress of Soul is heading to Phoenix to perform her hits in the round. 7:30 p.m. $57.39 -$141.79. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
March 8
Filter and Finger Eleven
The “Hey Man Nice Shot” band made an appearance on Finger Eleven’s “Blue Sky Mystery” single last year. Now the alt-rock bands are coming to the Valley to perform in the round. 7 p.m. $46.84 -$89.04. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
SPORTS
Cactus League Baseball
The Arizona tradition continues. Fifteen Major League Baseball teams will start their season here in the Valley as they prepare for the 2025 season, giving fans a unique opportunity to see their favorite players up close and personal. Ticket prices and locations vary. cactusleague.com
Phoenix Suns
Will the Suns make it to the playoffs? Find out when they take on the Chicago Bulls, March 5; New Orleans Pelicans, March 6; Charlotte Hornets, March 8; Milwaukee Bucks, March 21; Toronto Raptors, March 22; Denver Nuggets, March 24; Utah Jazz, March 28; Houston Rockets, April 7; and Dallas Mavericks, April 8. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, suns.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The pitch heats up when your Phoenix Rising take on the Orange S.C., March 14; Oakland Roots S.C., March 21; New Mexico United, April 11; and Colorado Springs Switchbacks F.C., April 25. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, phxrisingfc.com
GALLERIES
Bonner David Galleries
March 5
Through the Lens, a new exhibition by contemporary Indigenous artist Holly Wilson, opens at Bonner David Galleries to coincide with the annual Heard Museum Indian Market weekend and the Scottsdale Native Art Walk, making it a vibrant moment for collectors and art lovers visiting the area. Bonner David Galleries, 7040 E Main Street, Scottsdale.
King Galleries
March 5
Masters of Contemporary Indigenous Pottery is a special exhibition celebrating the vitality, innovation, and enduring traditions of ceramic art from the leading indigenous artists working in this medium today. The exhibit brings together an exceptional group of contemporary artists whose work reflects generations of knowledge while pushing the boundaries of form, surface and materials. King Galleries, 7077 E. Main Street, Scottsdale.
Faust Galleries
March 5-8
The 2026 Heard Market & Show opens Thursday, March 5th from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, with exhibition hours continuing Friday through Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The gallery will present exceptional examples of American Indian Jewelry from the last seventy years, including new works by artists such as Sonwai, James Little, Mike Bird Romero, Bo Monongye, Mia Hamdouni, Don Supplee, Ric Charlie and Jane Ash Poitras. Faust Galleries, 7100 E. Main Street #4, Scottsdale.
Legacy Galleries
March 5-8
Celebrated Native American jewelry expert Tsali Hall, who runs Palace Jewelers inside Manitou Galleries just off the historic plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will visit Scottsdale for a special Pop-Up of contemporary and historic Native American jewelry, Thursday February 26 through Sunday March 8. Legacy Galleries, 7178 Main Street, Scottsdale.
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Scottsdale Art Week
March 19-22
Co-owned by PHOENIX magazine parent company Cities West Media and presented by Scottsdale Ferrari, this second annual celebration of creativity brings together nearly 100 galleries, catering to fine art collectors and appreciators. Check website for times and prices. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, scottsdaleartweek.com
May 2
David Sedaris
Scottsdale Arts brings the master of the autobiographical essay to the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Phoenix for a night of wit and humor. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Orpheum Theatre, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-262-7272. scottsdalearts.org
June 8
Rod Stewart
The “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” singer is saying farewell with one last tour, and Richard Marx is coming along for the ride. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mortgagematchupcenter.com
June 26-27
Nate Bargatze
The “nicest guy in comedy” is also one of the most successful. Find out why when he comes to the Valley for two shows. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800. mortgagematchupcenter.com
About this guide
Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number. Submissions must arrive at least 8-10 weeks prior to the month of publication/event. E-mail to: calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com; or mail to: PHOENIX magazine, 16100 N. 71st St., Ste. 170, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.
