Honor the Irish this weekend, March 16-18, with a super-fun time! There are events ranging from art exhibits to bar crawls, so there is definitely something in store for everyone to get out and enjoy the events happening in our backyard. So avoid the pinches and grab your favorite green attire as you head out on the town.
Friday:
The Murder Mystery Entertainment
Come join the experts in Mystery Entertainment this Friday night as you experience one of the only live performance dinner shows in the Valley. This public and private interactive murder mystery dinner show has locations in Phoenix and surrounding areas throughout Arizona. You will experience a night of intrigue, deception, and delicious food while being captivated by this comedic thriller!
Grab your pals and prepare to sing and dance along to your favorite tunes this weekend at the Pot of Gold Music Festival. Attendees will enjoy a wide variety of yummy local food vendors, a huge selection of products for sale in the vendor village, product giveaways, the Space Lab Area featuring various audience interactive areas, an Arcade Alley featuring various classic pinball games and other favorites, an Art Land featuring various local and regional artists and Shady Lane, featuring a relaxing area to chill between sets. The lineup highlights include Russ, plus special guests on Friday night; Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band, Sturgill Simpson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Big Head Todd and The Monsters on Saturday night; and Rebelution, Dirty Heads, Pepper, Magic!, Chris Robinson Brotherhood on Sunday night.
Enjoy this unique horse show which displays more than 65 horses with astounding equestrian talent demonstrated under Scottsdale’s largest white tent event this weekend. The show’s schedule was recently extended due to popular demand! To purchase your tickets, click here.
Contemporary Crafts Exhibition
This contemporary art exhibition in Mesa highlights some of the finest pieces of art from all across the country. Included in this display of visual euphoria are pieces created from ceramics, fibers, basketry, metals, wood, glass, jewelry, papermaking and book arts. This event is complimentary.
Jun Kaneko at Desert Botanical Garden
Experience a never-before-seen monumental display of art by Japanese American artist Jun Kaneko at Desert Botanical Garden. This event features a wide variety of displays including glazed ceramic and bronze complimented by the deserts own botanical beauty.
This show at Phoenix Theatre encompasses the musical talents of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. Come join the fun while listening to all-time rock hits such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” Walk the Line,” and “Hound Dog.”
Saturday:
The Gallery at el Pedregal St Patricks Art Exhibition and Sale
Mark your calendars because the Gallery at el Pedregal St Patricks Art Exhibition and Sale is happening this Saturday. There will be a reception on Saturday, March 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. and guests can expect food, refreshments, a lifecasting demonstration by Gullwing, fused glass by Kathy Nelson and music by Rock the District.
Alice in Wonderland Ballet at the Herberger Theater
Join Convergence Ballet, Arizona’s premiere contemporary ballet company, as they put on a wonderful demonstration of Alice in Wonderland this Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18. The show will feature mesmerizing visual effects, stunning costumes, and encounters with all your favorite characters from the Mad Hatter, to the Cheshire Cat and the indelible Queen of Hearts!
Gold Nugget Trail Run at Prospector Park in Apache Junction
Experience a taste of the wild, wild west this Saturday as you put your New Year's resolution to the test. This pet-friendly 10K and 5K will be taking place in the Arizona classic, Apache Junction. To find out more information, click here.
St. Patrick’s Day at Old Town Gringos
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Gringos in Old Town this Saturday! There will be great deals where guests can enjoy food and drink specials, and shenanigans including a huge pub crawl beginning at 10 a.m., live music by the Josh Roy Band, DJ Tranzl8r and the Trey Odum Band, a multiscreen production of the Giants versus Oakland game, and interactive games including beer pong, corn hole and giant Jenga on the huge outdoor patio. To give you even more of an incentive, Chef Marcus Bratcher will be serving up specials from the kitchen.
