Soak up this weekend's (March 1 to March 3) beautiful weather with outdoor movies, live music alfresco, a street fair and much more outdoorsy fun.
Friday:
Spring Movies at The Quarter: The Incredibles
Scottsdale Quarter presents the Spring Movies at The Quarter event series through March 20. This family-friendly series will feature some of the best animated favorites and is free to attend. At 6 p.m., enjoy a showing of “The Incredibles.”
The Electric Guitar: Inventing an American Icon at Musical Instrument Museum
Musical Instrument Museum has welcomed an exclusive new exhibition that is an ode to the instrument that revolutionized music—and pop culture, as a whole. The Electric Guitar: Inventing an American Icon spotlights more than 80 of the rarest electric guitars and amplifiers in the world, including the instruments of rock royalty, like Pete Townshend and Bo Diddley. This exciting exhibition is on display through Sept. 15. In addition to admission to MIM, tickets to The Electric Guitar: Inventing an American Icon are $7 ($10 for special exhibition only).
Spring Training Dining
Heading to the ballgame this weekend? Here are the Valley dining destinations to check out for special menus and sweet deals for ticket-holders.
Saturday:
17th Annual Melrose Street Fair
On March 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Seventh Avenue Merchants Association presents the 17th Annual Melrose Street Fair. The event takes place throughout the entire Melrose District – which is located along 7th Avenue from Camelback to Indian School. Open to the public and free to attend, the day-long event will feature more than 200 booths by local artisans and independent businesses; the “Melrose Patio” craft beer garden sponsored by Huss Brewing; a kid’s zone with face painting, video gaming truck, and more; and live entertainment with local bands.
eSports Showcase
Desert Ridge Marketplace has teamed up with Bravous Youth Sports League, Arizona’s first youth eSports association, to host the ultimate free eSports Showcase on Saturday, March 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the District Stage. Gamers will be able to play either Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Super Smash Bros., and participants in the competition will have practice time with professional coaches to learn tips and tricks. Winner will receive notoriety and a prize from Desert Ridge Marketplace tenants. This event is open to the public. Space is limited and guests can RSVP at shopdesertridge.com/event/esports.
Spring into Uptown Plaza
Uptown Plaza is welcoming spring with a series of events every Saturday in March. Come for movies, music and yoga in the courtyard, and stay for lunch or dinner at one of the plaza's 11 restaurants or browse the offerings from on-site retailers on-site. At 6 p.m., take in a showing of “The Sandlot.” Plus, there will be music in the courtyard from 4 to 7 p.m.
“Grease School Edition”
Scottsdale’s Desert Stages Theatre hosts “Grease School Edition”—a family-friendly adaptation of the 1971 musical “Grease,” performed by actors ages 3 to 19—Fridays and Saturdays, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. through March 24. Tickets available here.
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Get ready to be transported back to the 16th century as one of the largest and most picturesque renaissance festivals is now in town. The Arizona Renaissance Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday through March 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Roam the 30-acre festival village filled with whimsical castles, cottages and pubs, take in 14 stages of nonstop performances of music, mermaids, merriment, dance, acrobatics and comedy and cheer on knights during the jousting tournaments. Huzzah!
Sunday:
The Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market
The Heard Museum Guild will welcome more than 600 Native artists chosen through a juried selection process for the 61st Annual Indian Fair & Market, March 2 and March 3. A nationally recognized event, and the largest art market in Arizona, the fair is a gathering place for art lovers and the community to celebrate and learn about Native art and culture, enjoy food, performances, activities for the kids and more. The Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market is March 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum members get early admission on Saturday starting at 8:30 am. Tickets are priced at $20 for general admission; $15 for members (limit two); and children 16 and under are free.
Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants at OdySea Aquarium
Guests are invited to dive beneath the surface of the world’s rivers in the limited-time exhibition “Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants” at OdySea Aquarium. The interactive exhibition will include five extraordinary, life-size sculptures of monster fish as well as videos and hands-on interactive activities for audiences of all ages. “Monster Fish” will remain at OdySea Aquarium until May 5.
