10 Things To Do In Phoenix This Weekend
The weekend is upon us once again and this can only mean one thing: extremely fun events hosted all over the Valley of the Sun. So kickoff April right and enjoy all of the fabulous events this weekend, April 6-8, has in store for you!
Friday:
Come out and support some of your closest friends, acquaintances, colleagues, and peers as they celebrate their journey. In the 35 years the Pride Festival has been running, this year is supposed to be the best one yet! The event will feature five stages of numerous amazing performers. Headliners include are Bebe Rexha, Berlin – Official Band, Kristine W, Thelma Houston Official, David Hernandez, Los Chicos Del 512, and LOS 5. Also expected are a variety of food vendors, as well as an arts expo, a KidSpace, a VIP Experience, Erotic World and Dance Pavilion. The Pride Festival will be taking place Friday, April 6, and the Pride Parade will be taking place April 7.
The high-speed action of the Verizon IndyCar Series comes racing to the ISM Raceway this Friday, April 6, for the Phoenix Grand Prix. Catch IndyCar's brightest stars at their highest speeds for 250 miles. For tickets, purchase click here.
Saturday:
Attention everyone: Wet ‘n’ Wild is now open on the weekends! So come out and enjoy a day under the desert sun with your friends and family by zooming down the huge slides or laying out on the lawn chairs.
Rugged Maniac is returning to the Valley this Saturday, April 7. This race includes a 5k course (or the new option called Rugged Maniac X, which includes unlimited laps of the 5k course and a special edition headband), towers of shipping containers, a massive water slide, underground tunnels, fire and even some new obstacles. Before and after you run, you’ll also get to enjoy a day-long festival! You and the thousand other “maniacs” can expect mechanical bulls, adult bounce houses, and tons of games and activities. So grab some friends and register now before the race sells out.
Phoenix Rising vs. Real Monarchs SLC
Come out and support the soccer superstars from Phoenix’s own Phoenix Rising as they take on the Real Monarch of Salt Lake City. The USL soccer match will kick off at 7 pm. To be a part of the action, purchase your tickets here.
Week get ya down? In need of a good laugh? Watch the embodiment of funniness take the stage and get ready for major LOL moments as Michael Jr. kicks off his stand-up show. Known for being the first comedian to ever appear live via satellite on “The Tonight Show”, Michael Jr. will be at Highlands Church for two shows this Saturday. To purchase tickets, click here. (They are going fast!)
Need to get your sip on? Well, this weekend Uncorked, or the most popular Arizona wine festival, is coming to the Valley. This event features 5-plus wineries from across the globe with more than 100 wines to taste. There will also be an array of gourmet food trucks, a DJ, photo booth and more! VIP admission ($65) is at 3 p.m. and includes an extra hour of tasting as well as some exclusive pours from select wineries. General admission ($55) is at 4 p.m. and the event ends at 7 p.m. Both tickets include tastings with food sold separately. To purchase tickets, click here.
Everyday Etiquette for Adults at the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church
Professional etiquette instructor, SueAnn Brown, is hosting an Everyday Etiquette for Adults class this Sunday at the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Phoenix. This workshop is designed to teach adults who possess the desire to polish their personal image, feel more confident in social situations, and enhance their style for personal and professional success. Cost is $275 per person and includes lunch and a workbook. Advanced registration is required. To register, click here.
Sunday:
Medicine Plants of the Desert Workshop at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
Ever feel like you need the skills to make an appearance on the hit TV show “Naked and Afraid”? Well, we got just the thing for you. This Sunday, long-time educator and Desert Awareness Committee member, Diane Vaszily, will take you on a tour to explore the medicinal and edible plants that grow locally, giving you the tools to survive in the desert even if you are naked and afraid. Registration is required; to register, click here.
Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors
Support our basketball stars shine brighter than the sun…get it? Our Suns take on the Golden State Warriors this Sunday, so get ready for a bouncin’ time. To purchase tickets, click here.
