Ball caps, sombreros and sun hats, oh my! Put your party hats on this weekend, May 4-6, because the coming days have some major fiestas you just won’t want to miss.
Friday:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros at Chase Field
Buy yourself some peanuts and Cracker Jacks and take yourself out to the ball game this weekend to support our Arizona Diamondbacks as they go head to head with the Houston Astros. This three game series starts on Friday, May 4, at 6:40 p.m., continues Saturday, May 5, at 5:10 p.m., and concludes on Sunday, May 6, at 1:10 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.
Phoenix Rising vs. LA Galaxy at Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex
Attention all soccer fans: come out and support our Phoenix Rising as they take on the LA Galaxy this Friday. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.
The Wrecks at Tempe Marketplace
Indie rockers, The Wrecks, will make their way to Tempe Marketplace for a free concert this Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. With super popular radio hits like “Favorite Liar,” The Wrecks are known to blend upbeat lyrics, a quirky melody and exuberant enthusiasm to create a signature sound. Joining The Wrecks are local favorites Luxxe and Silent Rival. For more information on the band and to listen to their music, click here.
Saturday:
Free Pilates Day Mat Class at Mountain Shadows Resort
In need of a day of a relaxing Saturday morning before you celebrate the day with too many tequilas? Well, Mountain Shadows Resort has got your back. From 9:30 to 11 a.m. the Pilates Method Alliance will be hosting its 7th Annual Pilates in the Park celebrating National Pilates Day. All levels are welcome for this one-hour class with beats from DJ Ryan Ingram, refreshments, giveaways and donations being collected to benefit the Arizona Animal Welfare League. So come early to get a good (shady) spot, and remember BYOMW (bring your own mat and water) and prepare to move and sweat!
Tequila Sunrise at Boondocks Patio & Grill in Old Town Scottsdale
Wanna get a head start on Cinco de Mayo festivities? Well, then head over to the Old Town hot spot Boondocks Patio & Grill this Saturday. Doors open at 6 a.m. and so do the burrito and tequila specials. Other specials include $5 Tequila Sunrises from 6 a.m. to noon, $5 Cazadores Tequila and frozen margaritas from 3 to 6 p.m. And to top it off, there will be live mariachi bands in the afternoon, a DJ area and Deers & Beers hosted by Cazadores Tequila. For more information, click here.
Booze and Bloom Succulent Garden Class at the Cactus Flower Scottsdale
On Saturday, May 5, Sam Pillsbury will be pouring his award-winning wines at the Cactus Flower Scottsdale retail location during a complimentary wine tasting from 1 to 3 p.m. While sipping Arizona wine, attendees can also enjoy a fun and fabulous garden class. This one-hour, all-inclusive Succulent Garden Class takes place at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your spot, click here.
Kentucky Derby at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Ladies and gents, the time is near where all headpieces will be turned up a gear. This year’s can’t-miss celebration of the Kentucky Derby will take place at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Come celebrate in grand Southern style at Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak with a Kentucky Derby brunch and lawn party, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Derby fans can cheer on their favorites during the world’s premier horse-racing event on plasma screens indoors and out, with complete Derby coverage from 1 to 4 p.m. (estimated race time at 3:34 p.m., Arizona time). So, grab your noggin’s best accessory and (seer)sucker your man into wearing matching outfits to the annual Kentucky doozie. To purchase tickets, click here.
Cinco de Mario at Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
The countdown is over! Cinco de Mario is here! This Saturday, from 11a.m. to 6 p.m., join TV Star Mario Lopez for Cinco de Mario, a new fiesta right in the heart of Scottsdale. Blending event elements inspired by Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, and Lopez's penchant for having fun, this experiential festival at Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza will include something for everyone. Also, don't miss a special Cholofit Yoga Class led by comedian Frankie Quinones, or a special appearance by actor and taco/donut impresario, Danny Trejo. From top taco trucks and bars featuring top-shelf margaritas, to a craft-focused kid's zone and strolling mariachi bands, this festival is a new kind of Cinco celebration that invites everybody to enjoy a day out in the sunshine. General admission is $20; VIP is $100; and VIP Mario Meet-and-Greet is $250. To purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday:
Wanderlust 108 at Salt River Fields
Need to detox after your Cinco de Mayo festivities? Well, we found just the thing to get you movin’ and groovin’ on a Sunday morning. Wanderlust, in partnership with Adidas, brings Wanderlust 108, the world’s only mindful triathlon back to the Valley. Wanderlust’s unique triathlon consists of a five-kilometer run (or walk), a music-fueled, outdoor yoga class led by Briohny Smyth and a guided meditation led by Tracee Stanley. Mindful triathletes can also groove to the sounds of DJ Sol Rising, browse the marketplace of local craft and food vendors, and experience bonus fitness classes throughout the day. Wanderlust will be donating $1.08 from every ticket sold to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS with (RED). For more information, click here.
Maluma F.A.M.E Tour at Comerica Theater
In need to let loose and channel your inner Spanish dancer? Well, we got just the concert for you. The steamy Colombian singer, Maluma, will be performing at Comerica Theater, this Sunday, at 7 p.m. So grab that red dress of yours and cha-cha your way downtown for a concert you won’t want to miss. To purchase tickets, click here.
