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Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show
Fri. 10/02 – Sun. 10/04, 10am
Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Attendees will be inspired by home, landscape, and DIY seminars as well as gardening 101, and tips and tricks. $5
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Eastmark First Friday Concert Series and Eastmark After Dark
Fri. 10/02, 4pm
Eastmark Great Park, Mesa
Eastmark After Dark will feature more than 50 quick move-in homes as part of the Home Tour Weekend. The concert will feature The Police Experience.
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Fall Forward!
Fri. 10/02 – Sun. 10/04, times vary
ASU Galvin Playhouse, Tempe
The ASU School of Film, Dance, and Theatre presents their first dance showcase of the school year featuring a slew of new choreography and guest artists. $8-$16
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Scarizona Scaregrounds
Thurs. – Sun. through Oct. 31, times vary
Scarizona Scaregrounds, Mesa
Scarizona Scaregrounds features two haunted houses, Epic Fear and Slayer Slaughter, as well as an interactive paint ball experience, Operation Zombie Storm. $20-$35
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Swan Lake
Fri. 10/02 , 7pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
A tale of pure romancticism, this story about love and deception by Tchaikovsky will be performed by the Russian Grand Ballet. $20-$42
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Greek Festival of Chandler
Fri. 10/02 & Sat. 10/03, times vary
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, Chandler
A Taste of Greece offers a weekend celebration with traditional Greek imports, live Greek Music, folk dancing, kids zone, food and more. $3
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Babies Bonanza & Car Seat Check
Sat, 10/03, 9:30am-2:30pm
WestWorld of Scottsdale
Targeting new and expectant parents, this event is the largest baby expo in Phoenix providing information and products useful to new parents.
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Hope for Horses 3rd Annual Gala
Sat. 10/03, 5pm
Carefree Resort and Conference Center
The gala is a night of entertainment, dinner, and a live and silent auction. Proceeds benefit Triple R Horse Rescue. $75
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16th Annual Chandler Mariachi Festival
Sat. 10/03, 7pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
This show will take you on a vibrant journey of the music and traditional dances of Mexico featuring folkloric dancers and two popular mariachi ensembles. $20-$40
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Phoenix Walk for Wishes
Sun. 10/04, 7:30am
Tempe Marketplace
The Make-A-Wish Arizona Phoenix Walk for Wishes is a family friendly event that helps to raise funds for future Arizona wish kids. The 5k run/walk will include activity booths, mascots, cheerleaders and an easy flat route.
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Fall Kickoff Celebration
Fri. 09/11, 6pm-9pm
Hohokam Stadium, Mesa
Kickoff fall Youth Sports with a night of fun for the whole family with games, door prizes, food, and the opportunity to register for programs.
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Mesa Arts Center Season Kickoff Festival
Fri. 09/11, 6pm-11pm
Mesa Arts Center
The annual season kickoff festival features great food, street artists, demonstrations, dance lessons and more.
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Stand Up for Downtown Theater
Fri. 09/11, 6:30pm
Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix
The event will feature food, fun, and some of the area’s top comedians. Proceeds benefit the Herberger Theater’s Youth Outreach programs. $50-$100
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The Wiz
Fri. 09/11 – Sun. 09/13, times vary
Mesa Encore Theatre
This beloved Broadway musical sets Dorothy’s adventures in Oz to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel, and soul. $26-$29
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9/11 Commemoration Day
Sat. 09/12, 9am-1pm
Mesa Community College
The general public is welcome to join in on activities to remember those who were lost and celebrate with live musical entertainment, food, children’s activities, and veteran resources.
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Instant Improv Class
Sat. 09/12, 2pm
National Comedy Theatre, Phoenix
Work out your improv muscles with fun, fast paced Short Form scenes, games, and exercises. Perfect for beginners. $25
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Back to School Movie Night & Viewing Party
Sat. 09/12, 4pm
Phoenix International Raceway
This unique event will feature a viewing of the Richmond Race and the movie Cars. All inside the pit of the Phoenix International Raceway.
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Scottsdale Quarter Fall Concert Series: Vinyl Station
Sat. 09/12, 5pm-7pm
Scottsdale Quartet
Grab your friends and family and enjoy the beautiful fall weather while listening to a concert by Vinyl Station.
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Bugsy Malone, Jr.
Sat. 09/12, 2pm
Starlight Community Theater, Phoenix
Join Starlight Community Theater’s cast of Bugsy Malone, Jr. for a fun tongue-in-cheek tribute to the ’20’s gangsta films.
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Yoga Rocks and Park Festival
Sun. 09/13, 11am-3:30pm
Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix
Browse the Vendor Village, take in a presentation, and enjoy a day of free yoga.
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Phoenix Presents: Girls Rock! 
Sun. 09/13, 2pm
The Newton, Phoenix
The event is all ages, and there will be live music, a raffle, and the screening of the movie Girls Rock! $6-$12
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Eastmark’s Free First Friday Concert
Fri. 09/04, 6:30pm-9pm
Eastmark Great Park, Mesa
This First Friday Concert will feature Georgia Chrome performing chart topping country and old school Americana.
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Antigua National High School Golf Invitational
Fri. 09/04 & Sat. 09/05, 7:30am
McCormick Ranch Golf Club, Scottsdale
This is a Boys and Girls 36-hole high school golf tournament that attracts many of the best teams in Arizona and around the country plus Canada.
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First Friday’s: Music
Fri. 09/04, 6pm-10pm
Heard Museum, Phoenix
Enjoy music composed by Native Students in the Native American composer Apprentice Project, and meet Navajo jeweler Vernon Begaye.
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Wicked
Fri. 09/04 – Sun. 09/06, times vary
ASU Gammage, Tempe
Come see Wicked, “a cultural phenomenon,” and Broadway’s biggest blockbuster live. $30-$150
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Through Each Others Eyes presents “Cactus & Coral”
Fri. 09/04 – Sun. 09/06, times vary
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
An 80-print photographic exhibit that showcases a cultural exchange between photographers from Arizona and Australia.
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Lucky Stiff
Sat. 09/05, 12pm
Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria
A zany, offbeat, and very funny murder mystery complete with slamming doors, mistaken identities and more. $38.70-$85.50
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Big House Music Festival
Sat. 09/05, 3pm
Paul Mason Sports Complex, Casa Grande
Support local artists and the community while enjoying live artists, games, great food, guest speakers, and vendors. $10
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The Random Ginger
Sat. 09/05, 5pm
Scottsdale Quarter
This local band has been rocking the Phoenix scene since 2012 and are known for their acoustic soul and covers.
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Dueling Pianos
Sat, 09/05, 7pm
Zappone’s Italian Bistro, Gilbert
Enjoy an entertaining and lively evening of dueling pianos. Performing every first Saturday.
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#Water4Waves
Sat. 09/05 & Sun. 09/06, 1pm-3pm
Kiwanis Recreation Center, Tempe
Donate a case of water for St. Vincent de Paul, and receive free admission to the Indoor Wave Pool.
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Memorial Services for Arizona’s Fallen Heroes
Sun. 09/06, 6:30pm
San Tan Mountain Regional Park, Queen Creek
Celebrate and remember the lives of Arizona’s Fallen Heroes with a candlelight service.
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Ja’makin Me Crazy…Music Art Fest
Fri. 08/21, 6pm
Be An Artist Studio, Phoenix
Dance, play a steel drum, and create an art piece of a tropical sunset or island theme. $28
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Dinosaur Mountain
Fri. 08/21 – Sun. 08/23, times vary
Arizona Museum of Natural History, Mesa
Replica beasts from the Age of Dinosaurs roam the Earth in this permanent display.
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“Super Heroes”
Fri. 08/21 & Sat. 08/22, 9:30am-5pm
Heard Museum, Phoenix
A Native American viewpoint on what makes a super hero including drawings and works on paper. $18
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Diana Krall
Fri. 08/21, 8pm
Phoenix Symphony Hall
Diana Krall is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer, known for her contralto vocals and has won five Grammy’s and eight Juno.
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Pinewood Derby Event
Sat. 08/22, 11am-2pm
TechShop Chandler
Design, carve, paint, weigh, refine, and race a car on a beautiful 20ft track. $25 per team.
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Annual Knights of Columbus Golf Scramble
Sat. 08/22, 12pm
Country Meadows Golf Course, Peoria
For only $60 you get a cart, a round of golf, hot dogs, and beer for the course, as well as a steak dinner afterwards.
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Tuscan Cooking Class 
Sat. 08/22, 12pm
Zappone’s Italian Bistro, Gilbert
Learn to cook Tuscan Soup, Handmade Tortelloni, Stuffed-Braised Pork Loin, and a Tuscan Dessert. $44
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Food Truck Caravan
Sat, 08/22, 7:30pm-11:30pm
5th Ave. and Goldwater St.
An assortment of 12 rolling gourmet restaurants will descend upon 5th Avenue and Goldwater Street as part of the Food Truck Caravan of eats and entertainment.
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Sunday Jam Session
Sun. 08/23, 6pm-9pm
The Nash
The true spirit of Jazz plays out on stage as student and pro musicians play together, unrehearsed, in a variety of combinations.
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Be…Giving
Sun. 08/23, 2pm
Be An Artist Studio,Phoenix
Bring the family, paint your own masterpiece, and help support the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. $26
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Women Making Faces: Portraits by Arizona Women Artists
Fri. 08/14, 7pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
A project to promote the excellent talent of Arizona Portraitists and the notable women that are invited to be painted.
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EVITA
Fri. 08/14 & Sat. 08/15, times vary
Tuscany Theatre, Gilbert
The Tuscany Theatre Company launches its season with a riveting production of the Tony award-winning musical EVITA. $10-$15
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Competitive Improv Comedy
Fri. 08/14 & Sat. 08/15, 7:30pm & 9:45pm
National Comedy Theatre Phoenix
A hilarious, spontaneous, and interactive experience where you shout suggestions, pick games, and decide on the funniest group. $12-$14
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Sugar Thieves
Fri. 08/14, 7:30pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
The Sugar Thieves have a sultry blues roots foundation, and a powerhouse delta sound that will take you back in time.
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Second Friday Night Out
Fri. 08/14, 6pm-10pm
Historic Downtown Mesa
This weeks theme, Hotter Than Hades, features a costume contest, trivia, art booths, gallery openings, live music and more.
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Kids Day Off Expo 
Sat. 08/15, 10am-4pm
WestWorld of Scottsdale
A One-Of-A-Kind Expo showcasing Kid-Friendly Businesses, and featuring live entertainment, activities, and special appearances.
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Desert Botanical Garden Flashlight Tour
Sat, 08/15, 7pm-9pm
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
A sensory adventure where you will see, hear, and feel the desert night.
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Trio Balkan Strings
Sun. 08/16, 4pm
Tempe Center for the Arts
Zovan Starcevic & Sons performs their original guitar music in Balkan Jazz style. $20
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Princess and Superhero Training
Sun. 08/16, 12pm
Dave & Buster’s
Dress your kids up and bring them to meet their favorite heroes and princesses. Proceeds go to  Make-A Wish Arizona. $5
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American Idol Live!
Sun. 08/16, 7:30pm
Ikeda Theatre, Mesa
American Idol Live! will give fans an opportunity to get up close and personal with the Top Five from season 14. $39-$340
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Summer Concert
Fri. 07/31, 7pm
Be An Artist Studio, Phoenix
The concert will feature guitarist John Calvert, harpist Jocelyn Obermeyer, and Finzer and Mahoney playing a flute and guitar duo. $20-$35
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Come Back Buddy
Fri. 07/31, 7:30pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
Enjoy live music from the 50’s with this 3-piece rock-n-roll band inspired by the legendary “Buddy Holly and the Crickets.”
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Insomniac Night Trail Run Series – Vertigo
Sat. 08/01 & Sun. 08/02, 7pm
White Tan Mountain Regional Park, Waddell
Escape the heat of the summer and explore the desert at night. $35-$75
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Hot August Night 2015 – Neil Diamond Tribute Show
Sat. 08/01, 7:30pm
Arizona Event Center, Mesa
A live tribute to Neil Diamond featuring Eddie Diamond and his all-star Arizona Diamond Band. $15
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“Rhythms of the Night” Benefit Show
Sat. 08/01, 6pm
Scottsdale Center of the Performing Arts
This ballroom dance extravaganza features performance by both professional and amateur dancers. Proceeds benefit the Wings of Love program. $15
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Family Connection Fun Day
Sat, 08/01, 8am
The Salvation Army KROC Center, Phoenix
Enjoy free community resources, door prizes, back packs and school supplies, fun activities and more.
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Queen Creek Festival
Sat. 08/01, 5:30pm
Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek
Bring the whole family for food trucks, boutique vendors, live music, and all the fun events at horseshoe park.
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The Human Spirit vs Fate
Sat. 08/01, 3:30pm
Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center
From tragedy to triumph, hear as Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 evokes the struggle of the human spirit vs fate. $7-$12
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Sangria Social
Sun. 08/02, 11am-2pm
Queen Creek Olive Mill
This Sangria Social features live music by Notes from Neptune performing classic rock from the 80’s.
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4th Friday Car Show
Fri. 07/24, 5pm
Nicantoni’s Pizza, Gilbert
View hot rods, classic, motorcycles, and some delicious New York style pizza.
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The Improvisors
Fri. 07/24 & Sat. 07/25, 6pm
Four Points Sheraton, Phoenix
Enjoy 90 minutes of hard-hitting, side-splitting improv comedy in the style of Whose Line is it Anyway?.
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Amy Blackwell
Fri. 07/24, 7:30pm
Tempe Center for the Performing Arts
Amy Blackwell brings her refreshing brand of humor to the beautiful Tempe Center for Arts. Free food and music. 5pm-7pm. $2
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Janiva Magness
Fri. 07/24, 9:15pm
The Rhythm Room, Phoenix
Magness is among the premier blues and R&B singers in the world today. A Charismatic performer known for her electrifying live shows. $15
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Hair
Fri. 07/24 – Sun. 07/26, times vary
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Enjoy this classic 60’s tale about the hippie bohemian lifestyle in New York, and fight involvement in the Vietnam War. $22-$25
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Mt. Lemmon Sky Ride
Fri. 07/24 – Sun. 07/26, times vary
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley
Travel to near 8200 feet in elevation among the Aspen, Douglas Fir, and enormous Ponderosa Pine. $6-$11
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Dragon World
Fri. 07/24 – Sun. 07/26, 9am-6pm
Wildlife World Zoo, Litchfield Park
“Dragon World” is a reptile exhibit focusing on giant ectotherms: animals that use their environments to control their body temperatures. $14-$29
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Doga by Puff & Fluff Spa
Sat. 07/25, 3pm
Sylvia Hardt Photography, Phoenix
It’s time for you and your four legged friend to bond. Doga keeps many of the traditional yoga poses and incorporates your pet.
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Harvestfest
Sat. 07/25 & Sun. 07/26, 10am-4pm
Sonoita Vineyards, Elgin
Enjoy a variety of activities throughout the weekend including tastings, food and wine, pairings, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. $20-$55
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Dig It! Explore Archaeology
Sun. 07/26, 1pm
Pueblo Grande Museum
This hands-on exhibit features a life-sized replica of an excavated french wall.
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Marmalade Skies
Sun. 07/26, 4pm
The Rhythm Room, Phoenix
Marmalade Skies is a 7-piece band, playing all Beatle music, all night long. $15
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