This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for March 23-29.
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
Rosé Disco Wine Fest B
Saturday, March 28
Wear your best pink and white attire for this celebration of all things rosé. Sip samples of local and national wineries and try some delicious bites from Valley eateries. 1-7 p.m. $32-$115. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, rosedisco.com/tempe
Wild West Music Fest
March 27-29
Country music legends Diamond Rio will be one of the headliners at this family-friendly event celebrating the history of the City of Maricopa. Check website for ticket prices and schedule. Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Bowlin Rd., Maricopa, wwmfest.com
Under the Stars with Camp Patrick
March 28
Come dressed in your most elegant attire for this Roaring ’20s-themed gala. Enjoy cocktails, a delicious dinner, and live and silent auctions while giving children with spina bifida and their families the opportunity to experience camping under the stars. 5 p.m. Mountain America Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, camppatrick.com
Arizona Winegrowers Festival
March 28
Celebrate Arizona Wine Month at this celebration of wines from the 48th State. Sip some award-winning reds and whites and discover your new favorite. Noon-5 p.m. $40-$80. Biltmore Fashion Park, 2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, azwinegrowersfestival.com
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
The Wizard of Oz
March 27-April 12
If you’ve got a case of Wicked fever, go see the original. Check website for times and ticket prices. Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Dr., Peoria, 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org
Three Sistahs
March 27-April 12
Inspired by Anton Chekhov’s play, this musical focuses on three siblings who return home and reflect on their pasts as they work toward their futures. Call for times. $50. Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-258-8128, blacktheatretroupe.org
Winnie the Pooh
March 26-April 19
The hilarious stories and misadventures of Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and Christopher Robin in the Hundred Acre Wood come to life through puppetry in this delightful show. Call for times. $15, adults; $10, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
Ken Ludwig’s Treasure Island
Through April 25
The timeless book by Robert Louis Stevenson is adapted for the stage. It features adventure, intrigue and swashbuckling pirates. Check website for days and times. $32-$42. 8989 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, 480-314-0841, donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
Pretty Woman: The Musical
Through April 19
The hit 1990 comedy about an escort who finds love with a wealthy businessman gets the Broadway musical treatment, complete with songs co-written by Bryan Adams. Check website for times and ticket prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, azbroadway.org
Come From Away
Through March 29
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
Always… Patsy Cline
Through April 7
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
Drunk Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Through May 9
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
Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical
Through May 3
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
CONCERTS & COMEDY
Attack on Titan: Beyond the Walls World Tour
March 23
Footage from the groundbreaking anime series will play overhead, with a full orchestra providing the soundtrack. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Hawthorne Heights
March 24
The angsty emo rockers are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark album If Only You Were Lonely this year with a tour. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave. Tempe, 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com
The Maine
March 25
Emo isn’t going away anytime soon, especially when Tempe’s pop-punk ambassadors have consistently released great music for the last 17 years. This year, resolve to catch them on their home turf. 6:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
The Ravi Shankar Ensemble
March 27
The sitar player’s family curated the lineup of this group dedicated to the music of the legendary maestro. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
March 28
While the “Jolene” singer will not be present at this performance, she has overseen the multimedia show, which includes orchestral arrangements of her songs. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
SPORTS
Phoenix Suns
Will the Suns make it to the playoffs? Find out when they take on the 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
Arizona Diamondbacks
Catch the new (and hopefully improved) Diamondbacks lineup when they take on the Cleveland Guardians in exhibition action, March 23-24. Then the regular season opens March 30-April 1 vs. Detroit Tigers; April 2-5 vs. Atlanta Braves; April 17-19 vs. Toronto Blue Jays; April 21-23 vs. Chicago White Sox; and April 25-26 vs. San Diego Padres. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field,
401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The pitch heats up when your Phoenix Rising take on the 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
Boom Ball
March 28
Phoenix has been chosen as one of the cities to debut a new take on America’s pastime. This family-friendly experience is six innings of stunts and showmanship. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $30. Camelback Ranch, 10710 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, boomballtour.com
Arizona Rattlers
The Valley’s Indoor Football League Team (winners of the 2017 and 2024 IFL Championships and multiple ArenaBowl Championships) battles the San Diego Strike Force, March 28; San Antonio Gunslingers, April 11; and Tulsa Oilers, April 25. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
PRCA Xtreme Bulls
March 27-28
The PRCA Extreme Bulls Tour is coming to Buck-N Rodeo Grounds at Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, bringing two nights of fast-paced bull riding that focuses entirely on the sport’s most intense moments. The format is quick, loud and highly visual, with top celebrity riders, elite bulls and a championship round that keeps the crowd engaged from start to finish. wildhorsepass.com
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Phoenix Home & Garden Garden Tour
April 11
The pages of PHOENIX’s sister publication will come to life as patrons enjoy exclusive access to a curated selection of the Valley’s most enchanting home gardens during this annual self-guided tour. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to mingle with Phoenix Home & Garden’s editorial staff as well as architects and designers featured in the magazine. VIP, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; GA, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $85-$125. Various Valley locations, phgmag.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.
