Sports fan? Music fan? Hotdogs and beer fan? This weekend is filled with it all and so much more. You are bound to be busy in the Valley this weekend (July 20 to July 22.) Here is what’s going on and where you need to be.
Friday:
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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill at Talking Stick Resort Arena
Nothing says summer quite like a country concert. Bring your boots-clicking bestie out to Talking Stick Resort Arena in Scottsdale for the concert of the summer. These two country legends, McGraw and Hill, are ready to rock your Friday night. To purchase tickets and get directions, click here.
Phoenix Rising FC vs. Seattle Sounders II
The World Cup may be over but the Phoenix Rising Football Club is just getting started. Guests are invited to come out and support the Phoenix team as they take on Seattle this weekend. For more information, tickets and directions to the Tempe stadium, click here.
Mary Poppins at Herberger Theater Center
No matter your age, Disney’s legendary musical, Mary Poppins, is sure to take you a ‘“step back in time.”’ With our favorite sing-a-long tunes and loveable characters, this family-favorite play is bound to be “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” Here for a limited-time only, purchase your tickets now so you don’t miss out.
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“Mammia Mia! Here We Go Again” Premiere
The long awaited sequel is finally here. “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” takes us back to how it all began. This popular movie sequel is playing throughout the Valley, but it’s highly advised you purchase tickets ahead of time. With loads of Mamma Mia fans, they are sure to sell out fast. To purchase now, click here.
Saturday:
Wurst Festival Ever
It’s National Hotdog day this Saturday and Short Leash Hotdogs invites you to come choose the “Wurst Dog.” This is a day filled with beers, hilarious entertainment, delicious dogs and a pun competition. Come laugh your buns off and ketchup with friends at Short Leash on Roosevelt. To learn more or purchase tickets, click here.
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Annual Dog Days of Summer Cutest Dog Contest
Do you think you have the cutest dog ever? Come and find out! We are looking for the best fur baby for the AZ Foothills Eighth Annual Dog Days of Summer Contest. One dog will win this title, $500 and a feature in Arizona Foothills Magazine. Click here to learn more about the contest.
iFly Indoor Skydiving
Want the experience of skydiving without the diving aspect? How about no parachute, no plane, no jumping? Body-flight at iFly is one of the most exciting and fastest growing sports in the world. This unbelievable adventure awaits you! Come out and beat the heat. Click here to sign up now.
Sunday:
Opera and Gelato Film Festival: Rossini’s Cinderella
This kid-friendly adaptation of the classic fairytale is perfect for those first-time opera goers. FROST Gelato and refreshments will be available to purchase. The pre-show activities presented by the Children’s Museum of Phoenix will begin at 1 p.m. To learn more information, click here.
Diamondbacks vs. Rockies at Chase Field
Take me out to the (indoor) ballgame. The Diamondbacks are taking on the Rockies this Sunday at Chase Field, and they need your support. Come one come all, or come for the delicious ballpark nachos and beer. To purchase tickets or for directions to Chase Field in Phoenix, click here.
Christopher Cross at The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort
Promoting his latest album, ‘”Secret Ladder,”’ Christopher Cross is coming to Scottsdale for an evening of music and entertainment. This Grammy-Award winner has topped the charts for years with his popular songs like “Sailing” and “Ride like the Wind.”
