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.
