With the LPGA Tour’s Bank of Hope Founders Cup, the Burger Battle at Scottsdale Waterfront, the Mask Alive! Festival of Masks and the Arizona Bao Fest, there is something for everyone to enjoy around the Valley this weekend, March 22 through March 24.
Friday
LPGA Tour’s Bank of Hope Founders Cup
The top women golfers in the world will tee it up and compete at Wildfire Golf Club for the LPGA's Bank of Hope Cup. The Bank of Hope Founders Cup pays tribute to the people who had a major role in creating the LPGA. Admission tickets start at $20. For more information on this event, click here.
Saturday
The Play That Goes Wrong at ASU Gammage
This classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering a hilarious number that is comedic and fun for the entire family. Admission ticket prices vary; showtimes vary as well. For more information on this event, click here.
ASU School of Music: Katherine Needleman and Andrew Campbell
This weekend, join the School of Music in welcoming Katherine Needleman, the principal oboist for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and a first prizewinner of the Gillet-Fox International Oboe Competition, for a musical spectacular. General admission tickets are $9; $5 for students. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will run until 9 p.m. For more information on this event, click here.
Burger Battle at Scottsdale Waterfront
The best burgers in town will compete for the ultimate title of Best Burger. Guests have access to unlimited burgers to taste and vote alongside top-tier judges to decide which restaurant takes home the People's Choice and Judges Choice awards. Live music, lawn games and more will add to the fun as the competition sizzles. The event is 21-and-older only. General admission tickets are $65; $85 for VIP passes. For more information on this flavorful event, click here.
Pride Run Phoenix
Run or walk in central Phoenix’s Pride Run Phoenix using Central Avenue. The Half Marathon, 10K and 5K are USATF certified point to point street courses with minimal elevation changes and turns. Combo packs allow completion of the Half Marathon or 10K followed by the 5K. Like the 10K and 5K, the Half Marathon is a fast, flat course perfect for a PR (Personal Record or Personal Best) making it a perfect training run for the Boston Marathon. This event will run from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information on this event, click here.
Sunday
Arizona Bao Fest
Bao cravings, no more – at least, that’s true if you attend the Arizona Bao Fest that will take place this weekend. There will be different varieties of bao from traditional to creative interpretations, all served from a variety of businesses specializing in Asian and fusion dishes. Admission tickets begin at $12; the event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information on this tasty event, click here.
Encanto Palmcroft Historic Home Tour and Street Fair
Home Tour Day is a great day to get out of the house and see how other people live -- specifically those in one of the most talked about historic neighborhoods in Arizona. Attendees can buy their tickets and a refreshment at Holly and 12th Avenue where there will also be a street fair with live music, food vendors and a beer and wine garden. On an old-fashioned trolley ride, attendees can listen to a tour guide give a fascinating commentary on the history of the neighborhood. Admission ticket prices vary; the event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on this event, click here.
Mask Alive! Festival of Masks
This incredible festival celebrates the power of Phoenix’s, diverse scene and the remarkable cultures that comprise our own neighborhoods. With artistic engagements featuring giant puppets, mask performers, Chinese Lion dancer, kids art activities and food trucks galore, this festival is a celebration of humanity and of the unique cultural blueprints that make us great. For more information on this free event – which will be hosted at Pioneer Park – click here.
S.T.A.R.S: Survivors Tell a Real Story
A 2nd Act Live brings a curated, storytelling performance of S.T.A.R.S: Survivors Tell a Real Story to life, by featuring eight Valley women who have battled terrifying health battles and diagnosis head on. Now, these brave women are sharing their stories and are helping to empower others to love their life – imperfections, challenges and all. Admission tickets are $22 and the event begins at 2 p.m. For more information on this event, click here.
The Illusionists
The Illusionists perform at Comerica Theatre, featuring jaw-dropping magicians Raymond Crowe, Paul Dabek, Jonathan Goodwin, Colin Cloud, Sabine Van Diemen and An Ha Lim. This magical show begins at 7:30 p.m.; ticket prices vary. For more information on this entertaining event, click here.
