Check out what’s happening this weekend around Phoenix-area

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — There’s lots occurring throughout Phoenix and the remainder of the Valley this weekend. Seize your calendars and prepare to arrange date nights with this unimaginable line-up of actions.

April 12-16: Maricopa County Honest | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum – 1826 W. McDowell Rd.

The annual county honest is again on the Arizona State Fairgrounds, that includes the most important carnival ambiance within the metropolis with greater than 35 rides. There will likely be 60 distributors of every kind of products, drinks and meals. There are additionally loads of fur and scaly infants to see as properly, together with some featured in numerous exhibits on the fairgrounds. Click on right here for tickets!

April 14: Arrival from Sweden – The Music of Abba | The Van Buren – 401 W. Van Buren St.

Gimme Gimme Gimme an evening with one of many world’s finest ABBA tribute teams is coming to Phoenix for one evening solely! Tickets begin at $35. This group has headlined the world over, and after Phoenix will likely be headed right down to Indiana, Utah, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, South Carolina, and past. Click on right here for extra info.

April 15: Autism Expo | Desert Willow Convention Heart – 4340 E Cotton Heart Blvd

The Arizona Autism Coalition is internet hosting its seventh Annual Autism Expo, bridging the hole between caregivers and other people with autism. The free occasion runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Desert Willow Convention Heart close to fortieth Road and Broadway Street. The occasion could have 80 useful resource exhibitors and workshops on every thing from empowering caregivers to getting ready folks dwelling with autism to affix the workforce.

April 16: Gipsy Kings w/Tonino Baliardo | Orpheum Theatre – 203 W. Adams St.

The world-famous Gipsy Kings are arriving in model on the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, bringing their iconic vocals and rhythms to the large stage alongside visitor Tonino Baliardo. The group initially comes from the Catalan space of Spain, with even some French dialectical affect. They’ve been performing collectively since 1978 and have carried out alongside such greats as Bob Marley, Francis Cabrel, Captain Jack, Joan Baez, and the Doobie Brothers. Click on right here for tickets.

April 16: Phoenix Suns Playoff Spherical 1 | Footprint Heart -201 E Jefferson St

Get able to Rally the Valley! On Sunday, the Phoenix Suns will face off in opposition to the Los Angeles Clippers at Footprint Heart. For those who’ve been to downtown Phoenix through the playoffs, you understand how electrical the ambiance is! Tickets can be found, however they might value you a fairly penny. Tip-off is at 5 p.m. To buy tickets, click on or faucet right here.

April 15: “RENT” | Scottsdale Group Faculty – 9000 E Chaparral Rd.

The Scottsdale Group Faculty is placing on a manufacturing of certainly one of Broadway historical past’s most beloved exhibits — “RENT.” It tells the story of a bunch of artists within the Nineteen Eighties in New York Metropolis surviving the AIDS disaster. Click on right here for normal admission tickets, that are $15.

April 15: Scottsdale Margarita Fest | Wasted Grain – 7295 E. Stetson Dr.

Who’s prepared for a drink? Hopefully, you’re as a result of it’s time for the annual Scottsdale Margarita Fest. Every ticket contains 12 Margarita tastings and much more in Outdated City Scottsdale! Tickets begin at $25. Click on to be taught extra right here.

April 15: Monster Jam | State Farm Stadium – 1 Cardinals Dr.

Monster Jam is BACK within the Valley this yr, kicking up every kind of filth and enjoyable this yr! There will likely be a bunch of 12,000-pound monster vehicles tearing up the monitor (and one another) for the occasion, so get able to have a blast. Tickets begin at $25, and yow will discover them right here.

April 15: Con Tumbao: An All-Star Celebration of Latin Rhythms | Tempe Heart for the Arts – 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.

One in all Cuba’s most celebrated vocalists is bringing collectively some unimaginable musicians to play the highlights of the Nice Latin American Songbook! Prepare to listen to this group breathe life into songs you’ve doubtless heard earlier than and cherished. Tickets begin at $30, and yow will discover them right here!

April 15: Pat’s Run | Solar Satan Stadium – 500 E Veterans Means

The nineteenth Annual Pat’s Run will likely be again on the streets of Tempe to have fun Pat Tillman’s legacy. Runners will tackle a 4.2-mile course that finishes on the 42-yard line at Solar Satan Stadium. All members will obtain a restricted version race shirt, and people within the high three will obtain a medal. NFL legend and former Arizona Cardinals participant J.J. Watt will kick off the occasion because the official race starter! Wheelchair members start at 7 a.m., and the run/stroll begins at 7:05 a.m. The children’ run will start at 10 a.m. For extra info, click on or faucet right here.

April 15: thirty sixth Annual My Nana’s Finest Tasting Salsa Problem | Sloan Park – 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy

Get these tastebuds able to attempt greater than 100 fresh-made salsas at this open-air occasion! Tickets are simply $15 and can get you entry to the KidZone, Margarita Combine-Off, and stay music performances. The problem was launched by Arizona Bleeding Issues to boost cash for statewide analysis, applications, schooling, and extra. $1,000 will go to the most effective salsa! Click on right here for tickets.

April 13-15: Mesa Music Pageant | Downtown Mesa – MacDonald Road north of Principal Road

The sixth annual Mesa Music Pageant is again! The pageant will characteristic over 200 performances and a vendor village full of meals and beverage vehicles. The occasion is free and begins on Thursday and can run via Saturday. It’s in downtown Mesa on MacDonald Road, north of Principal Road. For extra info, click on or faucet right here.

April 15: Pageant of Chariots – Rathyatra | Dr. A.J. Chandler Park – 178 E. Commonwealth Ave.

ISKCON Phoenix is internet hosting a cultural celebration of the Pageant of Chariots. Admission is free and also you’ll have the prospect to look at the 4-story canopied chariot with dancing, singing, face portray, stay kirtan music, and a lot extra. Parking can be free. Click on right here for extra info.

April 15: Foodstock 2023 | Peoria Sports activities Advanced – 16101 N 83rd Ave

Dine on some scrumptious eats on the largest meals truck pageant within the West Valley! The occasion will characteristic over 50 vehicles and embrace family-friendly actions, corresponding to a bounce home, splash pad, playground and face portray. The occasion begins on Saturday at 4 p.m. It’s $5 to get in; youngsters 12 and below are free. For extra info, click on right here.

April 13-16: Nation Thunder | Nation Thunder Arizona – 20585 E Water Means

It’s Nation Thunder time! The occasion kicked off on Thursday and options a few of the greatest acts in nation music, together with Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson and Dierks Bentley as headliners. This yr, Nation Thunder has new VIP double-decker skyboxes. Roughly 30,000 folks will attend the pageant, so be ready for site visitors. The live performance opens on daily basis at 1 p.m. For extra info or to buy tickets, click on or faucet right here.

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