Friday, May 25, 2012

2 Do This Weekend

May 26, 2012

 

Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Three different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom or Busy Bones. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones. Included with admission: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028  azscience.org

Breakfast with Incredible Elephants! Ages 2-5 (with an adult). Breakfast, activities and a behind-the-scenes experience with the elephants. 8-9am. $45/pair ($25 members). Preregister. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-914-4333 or phoenixzoo.org
Cirque de la Symphonie (Sat May 26). Acrobats, contortionists, jugglers and aerialists perform to classical and contemporary music. Performed by the Phoenix Symphony. 1:30pm pre-show activities; concert at 2:30pm. $11-$19. Symphony Hall, 75 N 2nd St. 602-495-1999 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-495-1999 or phoenixsymphony.org
Double the Waves, Double the Fun. All ages. Enjoy the indoor wave pool and water slide. Noon-3pm and 3:30-6:30pm. $7 adults, $5 ages 2-12. Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S All America Way, Tempe. 480-350-5201 or tempe.gov/kiwanis

Emerge: Redesigning the Future (Apr 10-Aug 25). Interactive exhibition that unites artists, engineers, bioscientists, social scientists, story tellers and designers to build, draw, write and play with the future. 11am-8pm Tues, 11am-5pm Wed-Sat. Free. ASU Art Museum, southeast corner of Mill Ave & 10th St, Tempe. 480-965-2787or asuartmuseum.asu.edu

Extreme Pets (May 25-Sept 9). Learn how to adopt a pet, build pet sculptures, play pet video games and even meet various extreme pets in person (check calendar of events). 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun, closed Mon. $7, under 1 free. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com

Fly Fishing 101. All ages (ages 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult). Learn fly fishing basics including fly casting and outfit rigging. Call for times. Free. Preregister. Orvis Co Store, 7012 E Greenway Pkwy #160, Scottsdale (480-905-1400 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 480-905-1400 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) or Hook-Up Outfitters, 8708 W Harbor Blvd, Peoria (623-412-3474 orvis.com/ff101
Garden Flashlight Tours. All ages. Hear and feel the desert at night. Bring a flashlight. 7pm. Included with admission: $18 adults, $10 ages 13-18, $8 ages 3-12, 2 & under free. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org
Hairspray (Fri-Sun May 25-June 3). Tale of the loveable plus-size heroine with a passion for dance. Performed by Mesa Encore Theatre. Call for times. $25 adults, $20 students/seniors. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500  or mesaencoretheatre.com
Home Opener! All ages. Watch the Phoenix Mercury take on the Los Angeles Sparks. 7pm. $10 & up. US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St. 602-252-WNBA (9622) or comeseethemercury.com

Hot Summer Nights Concert Series (Sat May 12-26). Live entertainment and activities. 7-10pm. Free. CityCenter of CityNorth, 5415 E Deer Valley Dr. citycenterofcitynorth.com

International Jazz Day. All ages. Educational talks and live performances by local jazz musicians. 9am-5pm. Included with admission: $15 adults, $13 seniors, $10 ages 6-17, under 6 free. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000or themim.org
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Fri-Sun May 25-June 24). Colorful tale from the Bible teaches the power of forgiveness and the importance of overcoming challenges. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 1 & 3pm Sat & Sun. $15 adults ($12 advance), $12 children. Reservations recommended. Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664 or desertstages.com

Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks & BBQ. All ages. Slides, attractions, fireworks and an all-you-can-eat BBQ. Park open 10am-10pm. $29.99-$36.99; BBQ additional cost. Wet 'n' Wild, 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Glendale. 623-201-2000 or wetnwildphoenix.com

Paper! (May 26-Sept 23). Challenges the viewer to look at age-old material in unexpected ways as it explores humankinds relationship with paper, across historical and cultural periods, both as medium and subject matter. 10am-9pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thur-Sat, noon-5pm Sun, closed Mon-Tues. $12 adults, $6 ages 6-17. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. 602-257-1880  or phxart.org

Parkinson Art Show (May 9-31). St. Joseph's Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and the Fountain Hills Parkinson Support Group will display two-dimensional art work from more than 60 artists who have Parkinson's disease or are Parkinson's caregivers. 9am-5pm Mon & Fri-Sat, 11am-9pm Tues-Thur, 1-5pm Sun. Free. Burton Barr Public Library, 2nd floor, 1221 N Central Ave. 602-406-6903  or phxlib.org
Phoenix Comicon. Film festival, costume contest, console tournaments and comic book, anime and media guests. 10:30am-11:30pm. $15-$45, ages 12 & under free with paid adult. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St. phoenixcomicon.com

Rapunzel (Sat through June 30). Let down your hair and enjoy this magical fairytale. 11am. $12 adults, $10 children. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert. 480-497-1181 haletheatrearizona.com

Route 66 Rough Stock Stampede Rodeo (Sat-Sun May 26-27). Bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, barrel racing and a kid's rodeo. Parade on Sat at 10am; gates open at noon for the rodeo. $10, ages 7 & under free. Williams Rodeo Grounds, Williams. 928-635-8825 experiencewilliams.com
Shamrock Farms Tours. All ages. Tour a working dairy farm, see how the cows are milked and learn how your milk gets to the store. 10am, 11:15am & 1pm. $9 adults, $7.50 military/seniors, $6 ages 2-12, under 2 free. Reservations required. Shamrock Farms, 40034 W Clayton, Stanfield. 602-477-2462 or shamrockfarms.net

The Big Bug Circus (Wed-Sun May 9-27). A carnival of fun and exciting circus acts starring insect marionettes. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org
The Color of Stars (Sat-Sun through May 27). Touching story about life in America during World War II. Presented by Childsplay.Recommended for ages 8 & up. 1 & 4pm Sat, 1pm Sun; May 5 at 4pm is Grandparents Day. $25 adults, $20 children/students/seniors. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-350-2822  or childsplayaz.org
To Kill a Mockingbird (May 25-June 30). Story of love and friendship based on the classic novel. Please be aware that the play is set in the South during the 1930s and does deal with themes of race and intolerance. Children under the age of 12 may not understand the prejudice and issues of that time and may have questions. 7:30pm Thur-Fri, 3 & 7:30pm Sat. $22 adults, $10 ages 12-18. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert. 480-497-1181 or haletheatrearizona.com

Topia (May 2-26). World premiere production performed by Ballet Arizona combines art and the environment. 7:30pm. $39-$50 (discounts for Garden members). Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-381-1096 or balletaz.org
Twilight Camp. Ages 5-17 (with a paying adult). Guided trail hike, activities, private train tour, a late-night snack and animal encounters. 6:15-10pm. $40 ($35 members). Preregister. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-914-4333 or phoenixzoo.org

Wyatt Earp Days (Sat-Mon May 26-28). Gunfights, chili cook-off, reenactments of hangings, 1880s fashion show, entertainment, look-alike contests, carnival rides and more. Events begin at 10am. Free. Historic Allen St, Tombstone. 520-266-5266 or tombstonechamber.com

Salute to Our Heroes: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday through Monday, May 24-28. Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix salutes our nation's heroes and thanks them for their service by offering free admission for members and veterans of our U.S. military and first responders such as active-duty police, sheriff, highway patrol, active-duty firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. Family members pay just $19.99 each plus tax for up to six people. Veterans, military and first responders must be present and provide a valid government ID or badge to receive free admission and to get discount tickets. Tickets are valid on the day of distribution only. Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix, 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale. Free for veterans and active-duty military and first responders, $19.99 each plus tax for up to six family members. 623-201-2000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 623-201-2000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. wetnwildphoenix.com/Events/Upcoming-Events-.htm.

May 27, 2012

Bark in the Park. All ages. Bring your canine companion out to the ball game. There will be a parade and Puppy Rally. Proceeds benefit the AAWL & SPCA. 11:30am events begin; game starts at 1:10pm. $18-$25, pre-registration required. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-273-6852

Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Three different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom or Busy Bones. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones. Included with admission: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028
Breakfast with Incredible Elephants! Ages 2-5 (with an adult). Breakfast, activities and a behind-the-scenes experience with the elephants. 8-9am. $45/pair ($25 members). Preregister. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-914-4333
Double the Waves, Double the Fun. All ages. Enjoy the indoor wave pool and water slide. 1-5pm. $7 adults, $5 ages 2-12. Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S All America Way, Tempe. 480-350-5201
Extreme Pets (May 25-Sept 9). Learn how to adopt a pet, build pet sculptures, play pet video games and even meet various extreme pets in person (check calendar of events). 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun, closed Mon. $7, under 1 free. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467

Fly Fishing 101. All ages (ages 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult). Learn fly fishing basics including fly casting and outfit rigging. Call for times. Free. Preregister. Orvis Co Store, 7012 E Greenway Pkwy #160, Scottsdale (480-905-1400 or Hook-Up Outfitters, 8708 W Harbor Blvd, Peoria (623-412-3474 
Hairspray (Fri-Sun May 25-June 3). Tale of the loveable plus-size heroine with a passion for dance. Performed by Mesa Encore Theatre. Call for times. $25 adults, $20 students/seniors. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500 
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Fri-Sun May 25-June 24). Colorful tale from the Bible teaches the power of forgiveness and the importance of overcoming challenges. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 1 & 3pm Sat & Sun. $15 adults ($12 advance), $12 children. Reservations recommended. Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664

Kid's Sunday. All ages. Giveaways to the first 5,000 kids through the gate and ages 12 & under get to run the bases after the game. Game starts at 1:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 

Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks & BBQ. All ages. Slides, attractions, fireworks and an all-you-can-eat BBQ. Park open 10am-10pm. $29.99-$36.99; BBQ additional cost. Wet 'n' Wild, 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Glendale. 623-201-2000 
Paper! (May 26-Sept 23). Challenges the viewer to look at age-old material in unexpected ways as it explores humankinds relationship with paper, across historical and cultural periods, both as medium and subject matter. 10am-9pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thur-Sat, noon-5pm Sun, closed Mon-Tues. $12 adults, $6 ages 6-17. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. 602-257-1880

Parkinson Art Show (May 9-31). St. Joseph's Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and the Fountain Hills Parkinson Support Group will display two-dimensional art work from more than 60 artists who have Parkinson's disease or are Parkinson's caregivers. 9am-5pm Mon & Fri-Sat, 11am-9pm Tues-Thur, 1-5pm Sun. Free. Burton Barr Public Library, 2nd floor, 1221 N Central Ave. 602-406-6903  phxlib.org

Phoenix Comicon. Film festival, costume contest, console tournaments and comic book, anime and media guests. 10:30am-5:30pm. $15-$45, ages 12 & under free with paid adult. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St. phoenixcomicon.com

Route 66 Rough Stock Stampede Rodeo (Sat-Sun May 26-27). Bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, barrel racing and a kid's rodeo. Parade on Sat at 10am; gates open at noon for the rodeo. $10, ages 7 & under free. Williams Rodeo Grounds, Williams. 928-635-8825  or experiencewilliams.com

Scottsdale Street Fair. All ages. Farmer's market, flower market, arts & crafts vendors, family entertainment and more. 10am-4pm. Free. Pavilions Shopping Center, 9175 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale. 480-256-9627 or scottsdalestreetfair.com

Silent Sunday. All ages. Enjoy park ranger guided programs while the park's main roadways will be closed to motor vehicles. 5am-11pm. Free. South Mountain Park, 10919 S Central Ave. 602-495-5811 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-495-5811 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. phoenix.gov/parks

Sunday Night Concert Series (Sun May 6-27). Favorite local bands. Bring blankets or chairs. 7:30-9pm. Free concert; $2/train and carousel rides. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale. 480-312-2312 or therailroadpark.com
The Big Bug Circus (Wed-Sun May 9-27). A carnival of fun and exciting circus acts starring insect marionettes. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 azpuppets.org
The Color of Stars (Sat-Sun through May 27). Touching story about life in America during World War II. Presented by Childsplay.Recommended for ages 8 & up. 1 & 4pm Sat, 1pm Sun; May 5 at 4pm is Grandparents Day. $25 adults, $20 children/students/seniors. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-350-2822 childsplayaz.org

Visions (through Sept 9). High school art students in the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art's teen program called "Visions," showcase their works from a year's worth of workshops, lessons, artist studio visits and creative activities. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. SMOCA's young@art Gallery is located within the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4641 or smoca.org

Wyatt Earp Days (Sat-Mon May 26-28). Gunfights, chili cook-off, reenactments of hangings, 1880s fashion show, entertainment, look-alike contests, carnival rides and more. Events begin at 10am. Free. Historic Allen St, Tombstone. 520-266-5266 or tombstonechamber.com
Salute to Our Heroes: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday through Monday, May 24-28. Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix salutes our nation's heroes and thanks them for their service by offering free admission for members and veterans of our U.S. military and first responders such as active-duty police, sheriff, highway patrol, active-duty firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. Family members pay just $19.99 each plus tax for up to six people. Veterans, military and first responders must be present and provide a valid government ID or badge to receive free admission and to get discount tickets. Tickets are valid on the day of distribution only. Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix, 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale. Free for veterans and active-duty military and first responders, $19.99 each plus tax for up to six family members. 623-201-2000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 623-201-2000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. wetnwildphoenix.com/Events/Upcoming-Events-.htm.

May 28, 2012

 

Summer Kids' Movie Series. All ages. Family-friendly films that are all rated G or PG. 9am doors open, 9:30am movie begins. $5 for 10 weeks of movies. UltraStar Cinemas, Scottsdale Pavilions, Loop 101 & Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale (480-278-7324) and Surprise Pointe, 13649 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise (623-584-3838). ultrastarmovies.com

Underwater Portraits. All ages. Get a great underwater photo of your child. 9am-noon. Call for prices. Preregister. SWIMkids USA, 2725 W Guadalupe, Mesa. 480-820-9109 or swimkidsusa.us

Wyatt Earp Days (Sat-Mon May 26-28). Gunfights, chili cook-off, reenactments of hangings, 1880s fashion show, entertainment, look-alike contests, carnival rides and more. Events begin at 10am. Free. Historic Allen St, Tombstone. 520-266-5266 or tombstonechamber.com

Salute to Our Heroes: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday through Monday, May 24-28. Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix salutes our nation's heroes and thanks them for their service by offering free admission for members and veterans of our U.S. military and first responders such as active-duty police, sheriff, highway patrol, active-duty firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. Family members pay just $19.99 each plus tax for up to six people. Veterans, military and first responders must be present and provide a valid government ID or badge to receive free admission and to get discount tickets. Tickets are valid on the day of distribution only. Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix, 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale. Free for veterans and active-duty military and first responders, $19.99 each plus tax for up to six family members. 623-201-2000  wetnwildphoenix.com/Events/Upcoming-Events-.htm.

Memorial Day Observance: 9 a.m. May 28. Representatives of several of the Valley's historic organizations attend. Included are tours of the 1897 Smurthwaite House, self-guided tours of the cemeteries, book signings by noted authors such as Debe Branning, "Grand Canyon Ghost Stories"; Pat Grady, "Out of the Ruins: Pioneer Life in Frontier Phoenix, Arizona Territory 1867-1881"; and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, "Arizona 100 Years Grand". Historical re-enactor Don Shields portrays George W.P. Hunt, Arizona's first governor. Light refreshments are served. Gates open at 8 a.m., the ceremony begins at 9, and gates close at noon. Presented by the Pioneers' Cemetery Association. Pioneer and Military Memorial Park, 15th Ave. and Jefferson St., Phoenix. Free. 602-534-1262 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-534-1262 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. azhistcemeteries.org.

Salt River Tubing & Recreation in the Tonto National Forest. For many Arizonans, a "floating picnic" on the lower Salt River is a summer tradition. Salt River Tubing provides inner tubes for rental as well as a bus ride up the river, where you will begin your 2 - 6 hour journey down the river. Be sure to bring a cooler, sunscreen, and plenty of water to drink (but leave the glass containers at home). Holiday weekends are extremely busy, so you should expect an exuberant atmosphere in addition to the beautiful mountain scenery. Salt River Tubing opens on May 3rd and operates 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information about Salt River Tubing & Recreation, visit their website (http://www.saltrivertubing.com).


VETERANS EAT FREE ON MONDAY, MAY 30TH FROM 7 AM - 10:30 AM WITH VETERANS CARD. FREE BREAKFAST INCLUDES YOUR CHOICE OF MEAL WITH COFFEE, TEA, OR SOFT DRINK INCLUDED.  

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