This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for May 20-27.
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
May 24-26
Phoenix Fan Fusion
Geeks and nerds unite! Comic book artists, voice performers and actors will be available for meet and greets and autographs. There will also be gaming sessions, after-dark parties and, of course, cosplay fashion parties. If you’re looking for a tribe, you’ll find it here. Guests slated to appear include Giancarlo Esposito and Simu Liu. $50-$395, check website for schedule, Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St., Phoenix, phoenixfanfusion.com
May 21
Justin Timberlake
The former leader of NSYNC brought his old bandmates together to perform a song on his latest album, Everything I Thought It Was. No word yet on whether the crew will join Timberlake in Phoenix. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
May 24
Full Moon Tour
Enjoy a moonlit tour of the animal sanctuary. Guests can hear stories about the visitors and enjoy light snacks. 5-7 p.m., $40, adults; $10, children 3-13. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale, 480-471-3621, southwestwildlife.org
The Four Seasons
Through June 1
Vivaldi’s famed work will be brought to life by Ballet Arizona with stunning choreography matching the desert landscape’s unparalleled beauty. Tu.-Th., 8 p.m. $60-$100, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 480-481-1225, dbg.org
Through May 26
2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week
It’s the tastiest time of the year! Grassroots Kitchen and Tap, Mora Italian and SanTan Brewing Company are among the participants committed to this annual event for Arizona foodies. You can find your new favorite dish without the huge check with three-course prix-fixe menus for only $33, $44 or $55 per person. Check for a complete list of participating restaurants and menus at arizonarestaurantweek.com
Phoenix Art Museum
Now through June 30
2023 Arizona Artist Awards, through May 12; William Herbert “Buck” Dunton: A Mainer Goes West, through June 30; Barbie®: A Cultural Icon, through July 7; The Power of Pink, through July 7; Princely States of the Punjab: Sikh Art and History, through Aug. 11; and Laura Aguilar: Nudes in Nature, through Jan. 5, 2025. Call for times and ticket prices. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-257-1880, phxart.org
CONCERTS
Monday, May 20
Bryson Tiller with DJ Nitrane & Slum Tiller @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Medium Build with Rosie Rush @ The Rebel Lounge – Sold Out
Tuesday, May 21
Gunna with Flo Milli @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Justin Timberlake @ Footprint Center – Low Ticket Alert
Wednesday, May 22
Mariah the Scientist @ The Van Buren – Sold Out – New Date
Thursday, May 23
Amon Amarth with Cannibal Corpse, Obituary and Frozen Soul @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Har Mar Superstar @ Valley Bar – New Venue
Friday, May 24
Avi Kaplan with Michael Alvarado @ The Rebel Lounge
DannyLux @ The Van Buren
Maggie Rogers with The Japanese House @ Arizona Financial Theatre
One More Time – A Tribute to Daft Punk @ Thundercat Lounge
Saturday, May 25
Adnan Sami @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Microwave with Origami Angel, Heart Attack Man & Carpool Tunnel @ The Van Buren
Sunday, May 26
Belanova @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Sean Paul with Farina @ The Van Buren
Buy tickets at LIVENATION.COM or TICKETMASTER.COM
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
The baseball season is in full swing as the D-backs take on the Miami Marlins, May 24-26; San Francisco Giants, June 3-5; Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, June 11-13; Chicago White Sox, June 14-16; Minnesota Twins, June 25-27; and Oakland A’s, June 28-30. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The 2023 USL Champions will hit the pitch to battle the Orange County S.C., June 8; and Charleston Battery, June 22. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, phxrisingfc.com
Arizona Rattlers
The Indoor Football League team will battle the Duke City Gladiators, May 25; Northern Arizona Wranglers, June 15; and Iowa Barnstormers, June 29. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
Phoenix Mercury
Watch the Mercury rise as they play the Atlanta Dream, May 21; Washington Mystics, May 23; Dallas Wings, May 25; Los Angeles Sparks, June 2; Minnesota Lynx, June 7; Las Vegas Aces, June 13; Seattle Storm, June 15; New York Liberty, June 18; Los Angeles Sparks, June 29; and Indiana Fever, June 30. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mercury.wnba.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
May 22-July 7
Fiddler on the Roof
For nearly 60 years, you’d be hard-pressed to find a musical that has profoundly impacted our culture as Fiddler on the Roof. Phoenix Theatre presents this heartwarming tale of a Jewish man struggling to keep his religious traditions alive. Call for times and ticket prices. Mainstage Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
May 24-June 9
True West
Sam Shepard’s play about sibling rivalry in Hollywood was both a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award finalist. Arizona Theatre Company performs the acclaimed naturalistic comedy. Check website for showtimes and ticket prices. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, 833-282-7328, atc.org
Through May 26
The Three Wishes
A woodcutter and his wife get a trifecta of wishes from a wood elf, only to use them in the wackiest ways. Hand puppets tell this charming European folk tale for children and adults of all ages. Call for times. $15, adults; $8, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
Through June 29
Newsies
The beloved Disney movie musical based on the newsboys strike of 1899 found a successful second life on the stage, where audiences have fallen in love with its choreography and songs like “Seize the Day” and “Santa Fe.” Check website for days and times. $39-$55. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
What the Constitution Means to Me
Now through 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
Through May 21
Kiss and Tell
When the parents of two teenage girls start arguing about their interest in the opposite sex, it causes hilarious headaches in this 1940s romp. Check website for days and times. $32-$48. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
Now through June 30
Drunk Shakespeare
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
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Tim McGraw
June 27
The “Live Like You’re Dying” singer has dubbed his latest tour Standing Room Only, so you had better come early to find your seat. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
July 9
Jennifer Lopez
A lot has happened to J-Lo since she released her last album. Catch up with the pop star when she comes to the Valley for her This Is Me…Now tour. 8 p.m., $49.95-$499.95, Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
July 20
WNBA All-Star Game
The USA Basketball Women’s National Team will take on the league’s all-stars in a game celebrating the best the sport has to offer. 5:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, wnba.com
August 17
Best Fest
The pages of PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley issue come to life at the annual celebration of all things awesome and local. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Arizona Humane Society. $45-$65, 6-10 p.m., The Duce, 525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, azbestfest.com
