From Broadway masterpieces to gourmet chefs’ delicious creations, this weekend, May 18-20, has something in store for anyone itching for a new Valley experience. So dust off that fancy go-to outfit or pull out those stretchy Thanksgiving pants, and get ready for some exhilarating experiences.
Friday:
If you missed the first couple performances of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, Les Misérables this past week, don’t worry; showtimes extend into the weekend with evening shows every day. Les Misérables is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a tour that includes a revamped set and scenery with paintings by Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records everywhere. To purchase tickets, click here.
United Way Luncheon at the Arizona Biltmore
Kick off your weekend with some charitable fun by coming out to the We Are UNITED/Women United signature event featuring the keynote speaker and program activist, Vanessa Williams. This event benefits more than 75,000 children across the Valley by funding initiatives to end children’s hunger. These initiatives include WeekEnd Hunger Backpacks and Breakfast in the Classroom and ensures that every child is well nourished and ready to learn. To purchase tickets, click here.
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Spring Arizona Restaurant Week
This Friday, May 18, kicks off the much-anticipated Spring Arizona Restaurant Week. If you are unfamiliar, this 10-day-long event is the perfect chance to get your taste buds out of their comfort zone and try delicious restaurants all over the Valley. More than 120 restaurants will be offering three-course prix fixe menus for either $33 or $44. To check the event's website for a list of participating restaurants, click here.
The Diary of Anne Frank at Herberger Theater Center
This Friday marks the opening night of the play inspired by the ever-famous Diary of Anne Frank. The Diary of Anne Frank captures the realities, emotions and tragic journey of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic in war-torn Amsterdam. This is the first opportunity out of the three-weekend sequence to catch the play, so don’t miss your chance to watch one of the most powerful stories in history come to life on stage. To purchase tickets, click here.
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Vintage and Vino at Queen Creek Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre
This Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., come out to enjoy a day of trinkets and tasting. Vintage and Vino combines a vintage-shopping experience and wine affair featuring 100 vendors, live music, make and take classes, a kid's crafts zone, and a wine lounge for the adults ages 21 and older. Tickets are $6 for general admission and $25 for the wine package. To purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday:
Royals Wedding Celebration at the English Rose Tea Room Celebration
Royal obsessed? So are we, and this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the English Rose Tea Room is hosting a wedding party for the marriage of Prince Harry and America’s sweetheart, Meghan Markle. In true British fashion, this soiree will include a lavish tea party, cake tastings and a goody bag, while also having the opportunity to take photos on the red carpet with life-size cutouts of royal family members and have a chance to win a replica of Markle’s ring. Tickets are $60 and reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, click here.
Face of Foothills Casting Call at the Scottsdale Quarter
Think you got what it takes to be the next Face of Foothills? If so, head on out to the Scottsdale Quarter Splash Pad this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. and strut your stuff. All looks, genders and ages are welcome, and no experience is necessary. For more information, click here.
Women’s Health & Wellness Expo at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa
With Mother’s Day still on the brain, Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa is holding its fourth-annual Women’s Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to noon. This Expo includes a day of pampering, free health screenings and a little “me time” to treat the Valley’s everyday “Wonder Women” to some much-deserved moments of relaxation and reconnection opportunities with their bodies, minds and spirit. The women’s event will offer a true 360-degree view of women’s health, covering wellness topics that most impact females of all ages. During the expo, women will have the chance to undergo health screenings and learn easy-to-implement tips to improve their health and wellness; as well as listening to the keynote speaker Kristine Lilly, U.S. Women’s Soccer World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist, and mom of two young daughters. To register for this complimentary event, click here.
Spring Fling “Farmraiser” at San Tan’s RhibaFarm
This Saturday, from 5 to 9 p.m., six local, award-winning chefs and a craft brewer are hosting a fundraising dinner to support RhibaFarms. RhibaFarms will be providing the chefs and brewer with the majority of the ingredients needed for them to make their dishes and beer. Guests will have to opportunity to tour the farm for a first-hand look at just how much food a small urban farm can produce for the community, then sit at tables among the vegetable fields. Proceeds of the dinner will go toward additional infrastructure like greenhouses, aquaponics, mushroom boxes, worm and insect bins to grow RhibaFarms. In addition to the 60’s- and 70’s-themed, vegetarian-based, family-style dinner, there will also be a blind auction fundraiser where participants have a chance to win private dinners from the chefs and other goodies. To purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday:
The Scottsdale Wedding Walk in Old Town Scottsdale
Are you engaged or know of any couples looking for a wedding venue? If so, we got just the thing for you! This Sunday, venue-hop like a celeb with The Scottsdale Wedding Walk. This exclusive tour takes you from venue to venue on a party bus through Old Town Scottsdale. There will even be an after-party at the Casablanca Rooftop Lounge. Enjoy delicious food, cocktails, entertainment and the chance to win an abundance of prizes. This will be an experience to remember as you celebrate your engagement. To purchase your tickets, click here.
