Events

We will walk you through the essentials for garden prep, from starting seed to soil preparation for the spring season. You will have a base knowledge of seasonal seed selection, starts, fertilizer and recommended soil amendments. Please bring all the questions you have.

The Chocolate Affaire is the premiere event for chocolate lovers everywhere. The event brings unique chocolate experiences to the City of Glendale for a two-day exhibition of chocolatiers, wine tastings, food demonstrations, live music and family-friendly interactive experiences!

Mexican star Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete and Australian contender Liam Wilson will fight for the vacant WBO junior lightweight world title. Navarrete, the reigning WBO featherweight world champion, hopes to become the 10th Mexican-born boxer to win world titles in three weight divisions.

Mariachi Rubor is the all-female Mariachi of Phoenix, Arizona. Meet the band in a Q&A session after the show. Free, fun and family friendly. Seating will be limited.

Delicious Polish cuisine and refreshing imported Polish beer will complement traditional folk dances, Polish music and fun activities for the whole family. There will be a souvenir boutique filled with a variety of traditional Polish jewelry, crafts, national ornaments, T-shirts, hats and more.

Delicious Polish cuisine and refreshing imported Polish beer will complement traditional folk dances. There will be a souvenir boutique filled with a variety of traditional Polish items.

Women’s Orchestra of Arizona invites you to join us and “Feel the Love,” our concert of classical and movie-inspired love themes. The concert is Sunday, February 5, at 3 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley.

Local Trade’s newest event is on February 11, 2023! Made With Heart Makers Market, Phoenix’s go-to-market event for "keeping it local," will be back again at The Shops @ Town & Country from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A grand celebration of all things handmade and locally sourced, featuring 100+ local makers.

What do you know about the pink house next to Papago Park? Find out more about this Tempe landmark with a 50-minute guided tour. Tours start every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join the African American Advisory Committee of Tempe History Museum for a fun, interactive program to celebrate Black History Month! This free event is for the whole family.

Kiana often looks around Arizona and sees living legends because Arizona is such a young state. She has often wondered and has discovered that many legends create an opportunity for their children to be successful.

Saxophonist J.White in collaboration with BlacKnight Productions and Good Energy Productions brings you the hottest concert series to hit the Valley of the Sun in years. Each month J.White and his live band will perform an opening set, then welcome to the stage his nationally known friends.

Come celebrate Florence's rich history. Unique homes and buildings are featured on this historic home tour. The route is planned for participants to enjoy a leisurely stroll through Main Street or catch a trolley to some of the outlying buildings.

Tempe History Museum is thrilled to present two dynamic bands in one awesome evening — the shiny and dangerous Chrome Rhino and garage-surf desert dwellers The Rebel Set. Presented outdoors in the Museum Plaza — bring a lawn chair or a blanket for this free, family-friendly outdoor concert.

“Overcoming: Growing Up in the South” by Rosemary James. Come along with me as I take you on an abbreviated, firsthand experience of my life in the South during the '40s, '50s and the civil rights era.

The classic indoor adventure is back! Jurassic Quest and our skyscraping dinosaurs bring supersized family fun — only here can you get up close to life-size, realistic dinos, and even see them move and roar!

Attendees will be able to browse and shop from the vast selection of rugs and jewelry for sale and speak to the weavers or artisans who created them. At 2 p.m. each day, the weavers will share some of their stories, followed by weaving demonstrations and cultural teachings.

Friends of Public Radio AZ invites you to “Toast to Mardi Gras'' at the 2023 First Press Fine Wine Dinner & Auction. Enjoy an elegant Mardi Gras-style affair featuring a wine-tasting reception, exclusive auction lots and a gourmet wine-paired dinner with cuisine by Tarbell's.

The Artists of Scottsdale Ranch are back for their 14th Annual Art Show, Sale and Silent Auction. They will present oils, acrylic, watercolor, multimedia, jewelry, sculpture and specialty items. Proceeds from the auction benefit charity programs at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center.

Come hang out with the Dig It Gardens Crew and learn about cactus care. You will be getting dirty, and don’t worry, we will provide all the tools necessary to prevent pokes from your new plant friends. Container, plants, soil and top rock included.

Presented by the Tetra String Quartet, Azure Concerts are fun, friendly and engaging performances tailored to children and young adults who are on the autism spectrum or have similar challenges. Azure concerts are approximately 45 minutes in length, followed by an instrument petting zoo.

How many times have you traveled by this colorful Victorian home, wondering what’s inside? Find out more about this Tempe icon with your own self-guided tour. Free admission, no registration necessary. 

In its 39th year, this Japanese cultural festival is returning as an in-person event. This is a family-friendly event that is free to the public! Enjoy Japanese and Japanese-American culture right here in the heart of Phoenix. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Special pricing and exclusive access to a vast selection. Visit to get tickets now because they are selling fast!

Marc Anthony is coming to Desert Diamond Arena on Saturday, March 4, 2023, during his Viviendo Tour.

Self-guided artist studio tour and sale throughout the picturesque town of Fountain Hills. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

At the family-friendly National Money Show® in Phoenix, March 2-4, 2023, you can see more than $100 million of rare money, including a $1 million penny, a $3 million nickel, and an exhibit of historic, centuries-old medals honoring George Washington. Sponsored by the nonprofit American Numismatic.

Saxophonist J.White in collaboration with BlacKnight Productions and Good Energy Productions brings you the hottest concert series to hit the Valley of the Sun in years. Each month J.White and his live band will perform an opening set, then welcome to the stage his nationally known friends.

Over 70 vendors will be selling beautiful rock pieces with prices ranging from $1 to several hundred dollars. Other great features of this rock show are all the activities for kids to learn and share an interest in rocks. Dog-friendly event. Bring the whole family. $3 adults, $1 students, kids free.

Maná is headed to Glendale on Saturday, March 25, 2023, during their México Lindo y Querido 2023 Tour.

Arizona's largest card show during the Arizona spring training season! Check out our hundreds of dealer tables showcasing sports card collections, sports memorabilia, TCG (Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, MetaZoo), coins, Funko-Pops, comics and so much more! Veterans and kids 12 and under get in free!

The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with game like never before! Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a nonstop LOL good time.

For the 15th year, Aunt Rita’s Foundation will present AIDS Walk Arizona Festival and 5K, the largest gathering in Arizona to advance the cause of HIV and AIDS funding and awareness. All proceeds are disbursed to partner agencies to cover the costs of programs and services supported by Aunt Rita’s.

Katt Williams is headed back to Glendale on his 2023 And Me Tour on Friday, March 24.

For the third concert of its 40th Anniversary Season, Chamber Music Sedona is pleased to welcome back the highly sought-after Dover Quartet. At the March 5 concert, the Grammy-nominated quartet will perform a program of works by Joseph Haydn, William Grant Still and Antonin Dvorak.

”Building a Sense of Place in East Arizona” by Dr. Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez. In this presentation, Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez will discuss the migration paths of Hispanic New Mexicans to the present-day towns of Concho and St. Johns, Arizona.

The FREE Phoenix Fight For Air Climb is heading to Scottsdale Stadium! This endurance event provides critical funds for lifesaving lung disease research, early lung cancer detection initiatives, and continued air quality improvement measures throughout Arizona.

“Desert Blooms: Stories of the Japanese American Flower Gardens”: Kathy Nakagawa will share her own family's history and stories about the flower farms and some of the history of Japanese-Americans in Arizona.

Learn how to design and plant a container garden for your patio or small space. Several examples will be shown based upon water usage and sunlight conditions. Plant selection will be reviewed along with soil amendments. Ticket includes soil, plants and container along with beverages and snacks.

Celebrate Mesa and all it has to offer at this FREE family festival from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Some of the fun family activities include live entertainment, bounce houses, food trucks, carnival rides and much more.

Named one of the area’s top art events by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, the self-guided tour offers attendees an opportunity to visit with the artists in their studios, gain firsthand insight into the creative process and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art.

What do you know about the pink house next to Papago Park? Find out more about this Tempe landmark with a 50-minute guided tour. Tours start every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

How many times have you traveled by this colorful Victorian home, wondering what’s inside? Find out more about this Tempe icon with your own self-guided tour. Free admission, no registration necessary.

Muse is headed to Glendale on their Will Of The People World Tour featuring special guest Evanescence on April 2, 2023.

Rauw Alejandro is headed to Desert Diamond Arena on Sunday, April 23.

Join Local Trade AZ as we celebrate everything local that is MOM! Once again, we will be taking over at The Shops at Town & Country for our 5th Annual Mama’s Makers Market! Find that perfect gift for the incredible mother figure in your life! Featuring over 100 local makers.

“The Legacy of William Boyce Thompson: A 'Most Beautiful' Arboretum”: Lynne Nemeth, executive director of Boyce Thompson Arboretum, will talk about the arboretum's founder and the history of the institution.

You are invited to learn about butterfly gardening. This class will cover plant selection, simple design ideas, best maintenance practices that will include watering, fertilization and pruning. This class is guaranteed to get your outdoor space BUZZING.

Ricardo Arjona is headed to Desert Diamond Arena on Saturday, May 13.

Seven Lions has announced Beyond the Veil - The Journey III Tour in support of this first studio album, "Beyond the Veil," released October 21, 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the 38-date tour will make a Phoenix stop at Arizona Financial Theatre on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Hailing from Oologah, Oklahoma, Zach Bryan has quietly gone from serving in the U.S. Navy to rising to the forefront of country as a captivating storyteller, tried-and-true performer, and once-in-a-generation voice without comparison.

RBD is back and headed to Desert Diamond Arena on September 13.

Mark and Arlette Willis along with their band perform jazz, soul, and blues with a groove.

Dioramas of a Darker Nature features the work of East Coast contemporary artist, filmmaker and photographer Nicolas Levasseur. Through a presentation of photographs, videos, and 3D models, this exhibition explores the mysterious, haunting and eerily beautiful world of "the abandoned."

From metalwork to locally designed fashion, the open-air La Encantada Fine Art Market is an opportunity to support local artisans and fine art crafters while strolling the lush and ever-blooming garden walkways of the outdoor La Encantada Shopping Center.

See the unique work of mixed-media artists Jean & Mark Oberkirsch. They create two-dimensional pieces using copper repoussé. Their art also incorporates accents such as handmade paper, beading, patinas, paint and metal leaf. Enjoy 10% off of Oberkirsch art for this event.

Join us for our Rodeo Break Mini Camp, where you can imagine and design your own mini world! Campers will learn how to use simple power tools and learn basic paper sculpting techniques with the recycled pages to create miniature scenes and creatures.

Based in Tucson, Homero has lived a diverse life as a percussionist. Starting in the music business as a 12-year-old drummer in Monterrey, Mexico, he went on to study music at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in the mid-1970s, followed by graduate work at the University of Arizona.

It was Willie Nelson who first said, "My heroes have always been cowboys." If your heroes have always been television cowboys, mark March 16-19, on your calendar to attend TV WESTFEST in Tucson. Meet a long list of TV Western celebrities.

The two-day outdoor artisan market in Oro Valley showcases some of the Southwest’s finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods, painting and visual arts. In addition, pop-up music performances and food trucks will be on-site for attendees to enjoy.

Trumpeter Glen Gross has been playing professionally for the last 30 years.

Vintage base ball is the early version of the game played by 1860 rules and using equipment, uniforms and terminology dating back a century or more. Fielders play barehanded and pitching is underhand. The tournament raises funds to help keep Warren Ballpark in good operating condition.

Join Local First Arizona for our next rural adventure as we head to Lake Havasu for a guided experience. Enjoy the city’s best cuisine and a day out on the lake at Arizona’s beach town. Book the staycation of your dreams today!

From 1 to 4 p.m., learn about the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collection of more than 800,000 artifacts at the Platinum LEED certified architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Selected areas of the collection will be available for viewing. Free admission.