From a classic movie or ballet performance under the stars to a variety of moving award-winning musicals, the Valley is brimming with incredible ways to ring in the weekend of May 31 to June 2.
Friday:
Date Night Drive-In Movie Nights: “When Harry Met Sally”
The Promenade in Scottsdale hosts the last of its Date Night drive-in movie nights for the month with a showing of “When Harry Met Sally.” Food tastings, raffles and music take place from 7 to 8 p.m., with the movie starting at 8 p.m. While the movies are free, a suggested donation of canned food items is requested to benefit the Harvest Compassion Center. Bring your blankets and chairs!
“Legally Blonde the Musical” at Desert Stages Theatre
Desert Stages Theatre welcomes “Legally Blonde the Musical," a musical adaptation of the novel “Legally Blonde” by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture under the same name. There will be performances all weekend long—Friday, Saturday and Sunday—with an ending date of Sunday, June 16. Ticket prices vary.
“Will James: Cowboy Artist and Author” at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is currently hosting the second run of “Will James: Cowboy Artist and Author,” an exhibition back by popular demand and on loan to SMoW by Paradise Valley resident, Abe Hays, for an exclusive three-month showing. It is the largest and most comprehensive collection of James’ work in private hands. The museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays.
“Once” at Phoenix Theatre
This eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, “Once,” is a tale of love and loss, following dreams and walking away. The show will be performed at the Phoenix Theatre in Central Phoenix all weekend long and through June 16.
Saturday:
“Alice In Wonderland” at Desert Stages Theatre
Gerry Cullity’s “Alice In Wonderland” graces Desert Stages Theatre this weekend. The family-friendly show captures the adventures of young Alice adapted from Lewis Carroll’s children classic. “Alice In Wonderland” will play at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday each weekend through June 9.
Ballet Arizona’s An Evening with Desert Botanical Garden: Eroica
Doesn’t a little ballet under the stars sound dreamy? Ballet Arizona continues its yearly tradition, An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden. Back by popular demand, Artistic Director Ib Andersen presents the masterpiece Eroica, which is choreographed to Beethoven’s “Third Symphony.” Saturday, June 1, is the last performance in the 15-show series. Tickets for Eroica start at $48.
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour’s Debuts New Book o' Cocktails
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour in Phoenix presents an all-new, carnival-themed Book o' Cocktails, 18 pages of stunningly illustrated, never-seen-before craft cocktail delights. Updated annually, Bitter & Twisted's Book o' Cocktail has been landed in the Top 10 of the "World's Best Cocktail Menu" for two years running and the prestigious Tales of The Cocktail Awards, alongside the likes of the Savoy London and Dead Rabbit in New York. New sips include Peachy Keen, Three-Ring Circus and many, many more.
Sunday:
Stock & Stable Anniversary Menu
Served all June, Stock & Stable in Phoenix is celebrating its third anniversary with a delicious three-course $33 Anniversary Menu. Plus, diners can enjoy complimentary wine pairings and house-made cheesecake lollipops with every Anniversary Menu. Offered nightly from 3 to 10 p.m., this is the perfect chance to discover a new seasonal favorite or celebrate with all your favorite Stock & Stable dinnertime dishes.
RENT 20th Anniversary Tour at Gammage
Two decades after its debut, Jonathan Larson's RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences and is reaching new fans as it returns to the stage in a 20th-anniversary touring production. There are performances Friday through Sunday at ASU Gammage with tickets still available.
Ilana Glazer at The Van Buren
Ilana Glazer, of the acclaimed series “Broad City,” takes her act on the road with multiple weekend performances at The Van Buren in Phoenix. (Some performances are currently sold out.)
