Things To Do in the Valley This Week (2024)

This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for April 15-21.
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

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

An Evening with John Cusack
April 20

Is High Fidelity in your top five list of best John Cusack films? It should be. If you haven’t seen it in a while, check out this special screening and talk with the cult film star afterward. Rescheduled from November 17. 7:30 p.m., $39-$200, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-782-2695, chandlercenter.org

Lunch & Learn Cooking Class
April 20

They say there’s a story behind every dish, and Chef Marcellino Verzino will tell the tales of his gnocchi alla pignatelli on March 16 and cavatelli on April 20 while sharing the secrets behind each recipe with you. 1-3 p.m. Reservations required. $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Marcellino Ristorante, 7114 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale; 480-990-9500, marcellinoristorante.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

Luis Miguel
April 20

You may not realize how cherished the Puerto-Rican born Latin pop singer is. Not only does the “Me Gustas Tal Como Eres” singer have his own brand of wine, but his concerts sell out in a matter of hours. His path to stardom has also been dramatized for a three-season television show on Netflix. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com

Monday, April 15

Laufey with Grace Enger @ Arizona Financial Theatre – Sold Out
Malcolm Todd @ Valley Bar

Tuesday, April 16

Bayside with Four Year Strong, Armor for Sleep & Winona Fighter @ The Van Buren
Ilana Glazer @ Orpheum Theatre
Malcolm Todd with Charlie Addis @ The Rebel Lounge – Sold Out
The Strumbellas with Certainly So @ Crescent Ballroom
SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Wednesday, April 17

SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Knox with maryjo @ Valley Bar – Sold Out

Thursday. April 18

Chris Renzema @ The Van Buren

Friday, April 19

4LOVRA @ Thundercat Lounge
One Hallelujah with Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, Jonathan McReynolds, Jekalyn Carr & Israel Houghton @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Our Last Night with Broadside @ The Van Buren

Saturday, April 20

Andrew Schulz @ Arizona Financial Theatre – Second Show Added
Chicano Batman with Lido Pimienta @ The Van Buren
Lo Spirit @ Valley Bar

Sunday, April 21

TWRP with Trey Magnifique and nelward @ Crescent Ballroom

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SPORTS

Arizona Diamondbacks

The 2023 National League Champions take on the Chicago Cubs April 15-17; 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

THEATRE & DRAMA

Don Giovanni
April 20-21

The greatest opera of all time tells the story of Don Juan, the libertine who eludes accountability for his murderous misdeeds. Will they ever catch up with him? Fr.-Sa., 7:30 p.m.; Su., 2 p.m. $30-$175. Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St. Phoenix, azopera.org

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

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

Holmes and Watson
Now 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
Now 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
Now 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

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