This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for April 8-14.
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
Nate Bargatze
April 13-14
The last time the “nicest guy in comedy” visited Phoenix was to film his hilarious stand-up special Hello World. Now, the comedian is returning to the Valley with a new arena show called Be Funny. Here’s hoping it lives up to the title. 7 p.m., $34.75-$94.75, Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
Pat’s Run
April 13
The Pat Tillman Foundation has been putting on this race for 20 years to give members of the military the education and support they need to become leaders in their field. Join thousands of runners and walkers as pay tribute to the football legend as they move either virtually or on the Tempe streets a total of 4.2 miles. Check website for more details, race fees and course information. patsrun.org
NCAA Men’s Final Four
April 8
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament starts with 68 teams, but only four will remain when it arrives in the Valley. Check out the action live and in person or visit the Tip-Off Tailgate in the stadium parking lot before the game. Check website for ticket prices and schedule information. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, statefarmstadium.com
The Black Crowes
April 10
The Robinson Brothers have released their first original album in 15 years, which is a big deal with all the drama that kept them from returning to the studio. Check out the “Hard to Handle” performers playing their new songs, hits and deep cuts in what’s sure to be a wild show. 8 p.m., Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Walk with Wildlife Tour
Through April 30
Have lunch with the lions as you enjoy a guided tour of the animal sanctuary filled with native wildlife, including Mexican gray wolves, bobcats, coyotes, mule deer and black bears. Tu-Sa, call for times. $35, adults; $25, children 3-12; $10 for children under 3. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale, 480-471-3621, southwestwildlife.org
CONCERTS
The Black Crowes
April 10
The Robinson Brothers have released their first original album in 15 years, which is a big deal with all the drama that kept them from returning to the studio. Check out the “Hard to Handle” performers playing their new songs, hits and deep cuts in what’s sure to be a wild show. 8 p.m., Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Country Thunder Arizona
April 11-14
Stars Lainey Wilson, Eric Church and Jelly Roll take the stage with legends The Bellamy Brothers and Diamond Rio in this four-day celebration of all things country and Western. Check website for show schedule. $300-$675, 20585 E. Water Way, Florence, countrythunder.com
Herbie Hancock
April 13
The term “pioneer” gets thrown around, but it definitely applies to Herbie Hancock. The artist has been at the forefront of nearly every trend in modern music, from jazz to funk and electronic. Hear for yourself when he visits the Valley. 8 p.m. $50-$105. Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com
Monday, April 8
ONEUS @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Tuesday, April 9
Aterciopelados @ The Van Buren
Brigitte Calls Me Baby with Capital Soiree @ Valley Bar
Wednesday, April 10
eartheater with Lecx Stacy @ Crescent Ballroom
Games We Play with House Parties & Zoe Ko @ Valley Bar
Thursday, April 11
Palace with Jens Kuross @ The Van Buren
Bodysync (Ryan Hemsworth & Giraffage) with Twin Crab @ Thundercat Lounge
Friday, April 12
Slothrust with Weakened Friends @ Valley Bar
The Brothers Comatose with Madeline Hawthorne @ Crescent Ballroom
Saturday, April 13
Brittany Howard with June McDoom @ Marquee Theatre
The Brothers Comatose @ 191 Toole (Tucson)
Nicky Youre with Sammy Rash @ Valley Bar
Hotel Pools with Rad Dude @ Thundercat Lounge
Sunday, April 14
Jungle with salute @ Arizona Financial Theatre
DOUBLECAMP & Alt Bloom with Sophia Bavishi @ The Rebel Lounge
Buy tickets at LIVENATION.COM or TICKETMASTER.COM
SPORTS
NCAA Men’s Championship
April 8
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament starts with 68 teams, but only four will remain when it arrives in the Valley. Check out the action live and in person or visit the Tip-Off Tailgate in the stadium parking lot before the game. Check website for ticket prices and schedule information. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, statefarmstadium.com
Phoenix Suns
The Suns go into the homestretch of the season as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers, April 9. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, suns.com
Arizona Diamondbacks
The 2023 National League Champions take on the Saint Louis Cardinals April 12-14; April 15-17 vs. Chicago Cubs; and April 29-30 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Arizona Coyotes
The ice will heat up as the Coyotes take on the Edmonton Oilers, April 17. Check website for times and ticket prices. Mullett Arena, 411 S. Packard Drive, Tempe, 480-563-PUCK, coyotes.nhl.com
Arizona Rattlers
The Valley’s Indoor Football League Team moves to Glendale to battle the San Diego Strike Force, April 14; and Jacksonville Sharks, April 28. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The action on the field heats up when the Rising kicks things into gear against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks F.C., April 13; and Pittsburgh Riverhounds, April 20. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Stadium, 19593 S. 48th St., Chandler, 623-594-9606, phxrisingfc.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
The Kite Runner
April 9-14
The powerful tale of friendship and forgiveness in a divided Afghanistan is based on the popular novel of the same name. Call for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com
What the Constitution Means to Me
April 10-June 16
Heidi Schreck debated the Constitution in high school to win money for college, but her own feelings about the document containing our country’s rights and laws change as she becomes an adult in this powerful play. Call for times and ticket prices. Judith Hardes Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Celebrity Autobiography
April 13
The melodrama of the celebrity autobiography is read and acted out by other celebrities. 7 p.m., $35-$65, Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 602-664-7777, themadison.org
Titanic: The Musical
Now through May 11
Not to be confused with the movie of the same name, this award-winning musical chronicles the doomed maiden voyage of the titular ship. Check website for days and times. $32-$55. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
Big Bug Circus
Now through April 14
Crawly marionettes put on a musical circus show that’s absolutely buggy with a puppeteer acting as the ringmaster. Call for times. $15, adults; $8, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
Master Class
Now through April 14
In Terence McNally’s Tony Award-winning play, diva Maria Callas shares with students the triumphs and tragedies of her life and teaches them that art requires sacrifice. Check website for showtimes and ticket prices. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, 833-282-7328, atc.org
Sondheim Tribute Revue
Now through April 14
Celebrate the work of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim in this musical revue. Call for times and ticket prices. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Dr., Peoria, 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org
Holmes and Watson
Through April 27
Three years after the death of literature’s greatest detective, his assistant receives a message that Holmes may actually be alive in this suspenseful drama performed in-the-round. Check website for days and times. $30-35. 8989 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, 480-314-0841, donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
Drunk Shakespeare
Through April 30
If you didn’t like Shakespeare in high school, then 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. Third St., Phoenix, drunkshakespeare.com
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Through April 28
Discover the early career of Carole King in this powerful jukebox musical featuring the singer-songwriter’s music. Call for times and ticket prices. Mainstage Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Phoenix Home & Garden’s Garden Tour
April 20
The pages of PHOENIX’s sister publication 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
FRIED French Fry and Music Festival
April 20
If you’re tired of the french fries from your favorite fast food joint, expand your mind and palate with french fry tacos, pizza fries, kimchi fries, lobster fries, cheesesteak fries and carne asada fries, all with your favorite dipping sauces. A local music lineup will accompany your potato chow-down. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., $16, Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix, friedfestival.com
14th Annual Fitz’s Supper Club Fundraiser
April 29
Even though he’s no longer on the field with the Cardinals, Larry Fitzgerald continues to support Arizona through the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation, which works to fight breast cancer and provide K-12 educational resources in underserved communities. To raise funds for these causes, you can enjoy dinner and entertainment with the former wide receiver while supporting a good cause. Check website for time and ticket prices. Dominick’s Steakhouse, 15169 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, thelarryfitzgeraldfoundation.org
The Rolling Stones
May 7
More than 60 years after the band’s inception, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood continue defying the odds and are hitting the road again, this time to support their excellent new album, Hackney Diamonds. Ironically, their latest tour is sponsored by AARP. 7 p.m., $93-$443, State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, rollingstones.com
David Sedaris
May 10
Chances are you’ve heard the hilarious essayist on NPR, but seeing him live is a wildly different (and uproarious) experience. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
