Use the best Arizona has to offer of art, sports, food and more as an excuse to spend quality time with your family the weekend of Sept. 13 to Sept. 15.
Friday
Mutual Reality: Art on the Edge of Technology at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts
Experience technology’s increasing significance in your life at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts. Nine groundbreaking artists will display pieces of interactive digital art. The exhibit will be on display during the Museum’s regular hours and is free to view with an admission ticket of $7 to $10.
Flourish: The Art of Life on Earth at Mesa Arts Center
This Friday, the Mesa Arts Center will be holding a festival to celebrate the start of each season. Expect activities hosted by the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Zoo, Liberty Wildlife and more. In addition to new art exhibits, there will be live music, food and art teachings. The celebration will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. and is free to attend.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at OdySea
The traveling Titanic exhibition has landed in Scottsdale. Do not miss a frighteningly accurate display of the original ship’s interior, filled with real artifacts. Located at OdySea’s Desert Entertainment Destination, the exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Save 20 percent by purchasing tickets online.
Saturday
Free Movies in the Desert: “Moana” at OdySea
OdySea in the Desert has invited “Moana” to Arizona. The movie will begin at sunset, but festivities will begin much earlier. Starting at 5 p.m., there will be a Moana meet-and-greet photo op, games, prizes, food and more. The event is based on a first come, first served basis and free to attend.
Ballet Under Stars at Steel Indian School Park
Complete with costumes, lights and the desert sky, The Diane and Bruce Halle foundation will be at Steel Indian School Park graciously gifting Arizona residents with free ballet performances. Starting at 7 p.m., experience productions ranging from contemporary to classical ballet.
Camp Christown Reading Fun Fest
This Saturday, join Alice in reading Wonderland. From noon to 3 p.m., celebrate reading at Christown Shopping Center with free books, special characters, complimentary treats, storytelling, arts and crafts and so much more.
Rockin’ Taco Street Fest in Chandler
Food trucks, car shows, live music, wrestling and eating competitions? Professionals at handling all at once, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park is hosting its eighth-annual Rockin’ Taco Street Fest. Kids 12 and under are free. Get your tickets now or save 50 percent at Basha’s or Food City.
Sunday
Messy Fest at Horseshoe Park
Let loose before beginning the week at Queen Creek’s Messy Fest. Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre presents, color runs, mud tug-a-war, foam dance parties, food fights and more. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For a limited time only, wristbands are $20. Proceeds will be donated to Childhelp.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds at Chase Field
Cheer on our Dbacks as they take on the Reds for the third and final time, this weekend. Currently second in the NL West this year, Arizona’s baseball fans are eager to rattle on. Visit the MLB website to find tickets to the 1:10 p.m. game.
“Chicago High School Edition” by Desert Stages
Join Desert Stages for their adaption of “Chicago,” the story of a murderous woman from the roaring 20’s in pursuit of “fame, fortune, and acquittal.” Buy tickets to the 4 p.m. show on Desert Stages website.
