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Events Calendar

Get the latest on what’s happening in Arizona, including arts and entertainment, nature walks, kids’ exhibits and so much more. Our Arizona events calendar offers comprehensive information on events throughout the state, from Scottsdale to Show Low and everywhere in between.

Choose an event type to see complete listings, or search all events by city and date range below:

  Arts & Crafts Events
Attend a fine arts fair, crafting exhibition or art walk.
  Music & Theater Events
Enjoy the performing arts, from musicals to symphony.
  Sporting Events
Check out games, races and tournaments across Arizona.
  Culinary Events
Taste the local flavor at a food festival or fair.
  Exhibitions
Visit a building expo, car show or home show.
  Family Events
Find fun activities perfect for the kids.
  Fairs & Festivals
Attend a street fair, local festival or county fair.
  Nature, Science & Wildlife Events
Understand Arizona's natural environments.
  Heritage & Cultural Events
Celebrate pioneer spirit, multiculturalism and more.
  Native Culture Events
Get in touch with Native American tribes and traditions.

 

Event dates, times and locations are subject to change. Some events require tickets or may charge fees for attendance. Please check with event organizers before attending.

01.11.10–07.15.10 | Route 66 in Arizona: Don’t Forget Winona
Flagstaff

Travel Route 66 in Arizona via a new Special Collections and Archives Exhibit.  The story of Route 66 in Arizona is an amble through time and a journey through the romantic southwest. Within the virtual and physical exhibits, you can experience the impact Route 66 had on the lives of people, towns, and cities along its path through images and stories. http://nau.edu/library/route66exhibit

01.14.10–04.10.10 | 8th Season of Native Trails presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Scottsdale

A series of free festivals celebrating Native American culture, highlighting tribes from across Arizona.  Includes Native American music and dance created with traditional flutes and drums, arts, crafts and jewelry also available, monthly guest performers, free, most Thursdays & Saturdays, noon - 1:30 pm.

01.14.10–03.28.10 | 6th Annual Arizona Fine Art Expo
Scottsdale

Juried fine arts & crafts in a working studio environment, hands-on art demonstrations and workshops, entertainment, $8, 10 am - 6 pm, 480-837-7163 or www.ArizonaFineArtExpo.com

01.15.10–03.28.10 | 20th Annual Celebration of Fine Art –
Scottsdale

In the big white tents on Scottsdale Rd and Loop 1010 Freeway, 100+ juried artists create & sell their original works, watch the creative process, sculpture court, entertainment & food, $8

01.15.10–05.09.10 | Patsy's Bridal Shower
Mesa

Chicago’s interactive comedy hit chronicles the tale of two families, one from a trailer park in Buckeye and the other from a gated community in Paradise Valley, who attempt to forge a relationship during Arizona’s wackiest bridal shower.  Southwest premiere.  $39 and include a buffet meal. Show and buffet tickets for children 12 and under are $22.  Adult show and dessert only seats are available for $24 and $20 for children 12 and under. 480-325-6700 or www.broadwaypalmwest.com

02.05.10–04.11.10 | Zanna, Don’t
Scottsdale

Part of the Actor’s Café Productions, set in a world where homosexuality is the norm, and heterosexuals are considered an oddity, age appropriate for teens and older, $22-25, 7:30 & 2 pm

02.06.10–03.28.10 | 22nd Annual Arizona's Annual Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction

16th Century European Village celebrating romance & revelry of Renaissance Europe, music theater, comedy, hearty food & drynk, crafts, games & knights jousting, $8-18, 5 & under free, weekends, 10 am - 6 pm, 520-463-2700 or www.renfestinfo.com

02.19.10–03.21.10 | Peter Pan
Scottsdale

Peter Pan – Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, (4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. 85251), part of the Children’s Theatre Productions, the story of a mischievous little boy who refuses to grow up, for all ages, $12-15, 7:30, 1 & 3 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

02.25.10–04.10.10 | George M!
Mesa

Follows the life of the first superstar of the American musical theatre, George M. Cohan, from his childhood on the vaudeville circuit, to New York. Known as "the man who owned Broadway" in the decade before World War I, he is considered the father of American musical comedy. 480-325-6700 or http://broadwaypalmwest.com

02.26.10–04.11.10 | Cats
Peoria

Cats – Arizona Broadway Theatre, (7701 W. Paradise Lane, 85382), one of the world's best-known and best-loved musicals, an all-singing, all-dancing spectacle based on T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com

02.27.10–03.20.10 | The Glass Menagerie
Tucson

The Glass Menagerie – Temple of Music and Art, (330 S. Scott), by Tennessee Williams, in a 1930s apartment in St. Louis, the Wingfields lives are woven into a heart-stopping dance of hopes pursued and dreams betrayed, 520-622-2823 or www.aztheatreco.org

 

02.27.10–05.23.10 | Ed Mell: Paintings of the New West
Tucson

Tucson Museum of Art presents exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Phoenix artist Ed Mell whose modernistic panoramas of the desert Southwest are western in theme, $3-$8, first Sun of month is free. Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun Noon–5pm, 520-624-2333 or www.tucsonmuseumofart.org

03.01.10–06.01.10 | Whitewater Rafting Trips
Globe

03.01.10–03.31.10 | 27th Annual Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month
STATEWIDE

Special events in towns across Arizona focusing on current efforts to preserve our past by protecting our fragile and non-renewable cultural resources, hikes, site tours, lectures, demos, 602-542-4174 or www.azstateparks.com

03.03.10–04.03.10 | Cactus League Spring Training 2010
phoenix

The Castus League consists of 15 teams in 9 cities, in 11 stadiums throughout Arizona. The newest arrival is Cincinnati Reds playing in Goodyear (in a shared stadium with the Cleveland Indians).

03.05.10–04.21.10 | Becoming Memories
Peoria

Theater Works McMillin Black Box Theater, (8355 W. Peoria, 85345), created with members of the Illusion Theatre of Minneapolis, using their real life stoires and those of their families to create a richly textured portrait of small town America from 1911 to the present, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.orgA

03.06.10–05.09.10 | Spring Butterfly Exhibit
Phoenix

Whimsical, dream-like habitat where hundreds of vibrant-colored butterflies flutter by, feeding and flitting among the flowers, $3.50 with admission, 9:30 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

03.06.10–04.04.10 | 15th Annual Spring Paintout & Art Show & Sale
Phoenix

Every Saturday in March from 9 am – 4 pm, Scottsdale Artists’ League members paint on-site, artists will answer questions, benefits the garden, art show & sale on 4/2-4, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org or www.scottsdaleartistsleague.org

03.06.10–03.28.10 | Season of Tradition
Ajo

Members of the Tohono O’odham Nation and others share their culture with a series of cultural demonstrations, such as pottery making, basket making, native plant use, storytelling, dry land farming and others, free, weekends, 10 am – 4 pm, www.ajochamber.com or http//www.nps.gov/orpi

03.06.10–03.28.10 | Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month – Backcountry Tours
Coolidge

Special one hour tours into areas normally closed to the visiting public, highlights include the Prehistoric Ballcourt, Compound B and an ancient roasting pit or “horno,” 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, advance reservations needed, 9 am on Saturdays and Sundays, 520-723-3172 or http://www.nps.gov/cagr

03.06.10–03.21.10 | The Immigrant – subtitled “A Hamilton County Album”
Phoenix

A true story about two Eastern European Jews who immigrated to a small Texas town in 1909, they ended up in the American Southwest through the Galveston Project, by Arizona Jewish Theatre, 602-264-0402 or http://www.azjewishtheatre.org/

03.07.10–03.28.10 | Wild West Musical Stage Show
Chandler

Presenting Pioneer Pepper and The Sunset Pioneers, world famous show, old songs, vocal harmonies, comedy and yodeling, horse shoe tap dancing, trick roping, opera house Pointe ballet, $22-40, 6 pm dinner, 7 pm show, 480-502-5600 or http://rawhide.com

03.11.10–03.27.10 | Gypsy
Prescott

Prescott Fine Arts Association, (208 N. Marina St., 86301), famous musical fable, based on the memoirs of burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee, features the popular music of Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim, directed by Bruce Lanning, 7:30 & 2 pm, 928-445-3286 or http://www.pfaa.net

03.12.10–03.28.10 | Johnny Guitar
Peoria

Johnny Guitar – Theater Works Jane Gyder Main Stage, (8355 W. Peoria, 85345), a tuneful, family friendly musical, a hilarious showdown unlike anything the Old West –or the theater- has ever seen, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org

03.12.10–03.28.10 | Annual Spring Plant Sale
Superior

Thousands of drought-tolerant plants from shrubs, vines, trees, cacti and succulents, horticulturists on hand to answer questions and lead tours at 1:30 pm, $3-7.50, 8 am – 4 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu  

03.14.10–03.29.10 | The Immigrant
Phoenix

By Arizona Jewish Theatre Company, subtitled “A Hamilton County Album,” a true story about two Eastern European Jews who immigrated to a small Texas town in 1909, the poignant story of two out of thousands of Jewish immigrants who ended up in the American Southwest through the Galveston Project, 602-264-0402 or www.azjewishtheatre.org

03.17.10–03.21.10 | 54th Annual Pinal County Fair
Casa Grande

Displays, live entertainment, arts & crafts, auto displays, car races, 4H & FFA livestock, animal exhibits, carnival rides, petting zoo, $4-7, 10 am – 11 pm, 520-723-5242 or www.pinalcountyfair.com

03.17.10–03.17.10 | Lucky Leprechaun Express – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Clarkdale

Traditional Irish fare, live music and a bit of good cheer, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

03.17.10–03.21.10 | Spring Festival Hunter Jumper Horse Show
Scottsdale

WestWorld, www.cepshows.com

03.17.10–03.17.10 | 3rd Annual Fergie & Friends
Mesa

Celebrity baseball game and autograph show, $10-25, gates open at 4 pm, http://fergieandfriends.com

03.18.10–03.21.10 | 20th Annual National Festival of the West
Scottsdale

Western music, cowboy poetry, western vendors, costume contests, film celebrities, chuck wagon cook-off, mounted action shooting championships, $6-12, 602-996-4387 or www.festivalofthewest.com

03.18.10–03.18.10 | 6th Annual Festival ArtWalk: A Glass Act
Scottsdale

Features more than a dozen top glass artists, a musical lineup, street performers, culinary tastes, dozens of galleries, free opening receptions, demonstrations, live music, sponsored by Scottsdale Gallery Association, in conjunction with the Scottsdale Cultural Council and Scottsdale Arts Festival, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-8989 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com

03.18.10–03.18.10 | Coffee at Kerr
Scottsdale

Kerr Cultural Center, this week featuring Young Sounds of Arizona, bring a donation to the food bank, free, but RSVP by 3/4, coffee at 9:30 am, concert at 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

03.18.10–03.20.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

Symphony Hall, Mozart’s Requiem, Michael Christie, conductor, and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, $22-72, 7:30 & 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

03.18.10–03.21.10 | 11th Annual Lake Havasu 4x4 Desert Run
Lake Havasu City

4x4s from around the Southwest, 4-wheel drive off-road desert run event, BBQ, raffle, 928-505-3723 or www.golakehavasu.com

03.18.10–03.18.10 | Village Jazz Series ’10
Yuma

This week features Pete Pancrazi Trio, Phoenix’s highly regarded jazz guitarist and singer, bring your own seating, food is available, 6-8 pm, 928-345-1534

03.19.10–03.21.10 | 6th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire
Fountain Hills

Features more than 125 artists displaying paintings, bronzes, stone, clay, copper, wood and mixed media sculptures, pottery, photography, jewelry and more, live musical entertainment, wine tasting, gourmet food and chocolates, $3 admission, $10 for 6 wine sampling tickets, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com  

03.19.10–03.21.10 | 40th Annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair
Tucson

400 arts & crafters, food vendors, street musicians and performers, 3 stages with live entertainment, children's activities, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 520-624-5004 or www.fourthavenue.org

03.19.10–03.21.10 | World Off-Road Championship Series ATV
Lake Havasu City

National ATV race with all manufacturers present, $10-15, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, 435-635-1597 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.worcsracing.com/

03.19.10–03.21.10 | Helzapoppin' Pro Rodeo
Buckeye

PRCA sanctioned rodeo with broncs, barrel race, bull ride, rodeo dance, $5-10, 623-386-2727 or www.buckeyevalleychamber.org

03.19.10–03.21.10 | Arizona Art Alliance Fine Art Exhibit and Sale

More than 13,000 square feet of artwork by local artists juried by the Arizona Art Alliance, original artwork of all media, both 2-D and 3-D, including paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture, glass, metalworking, jewelry, wood and others, Fri & Sat. 10 am – 8 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, 602-870-7610 or www.azartalliance.com

03.19.10–03.20.10 | 3rd Annual Western Winter Nationals
Lake Havasu City

Legends, Thunder Roadsters, Bandoleros & Factory Stocks on Friday, U.S.A.C. Ford Focus Midgets, Legends, Thunder Roadsters & Bandolero Championship on Saturday, gates open at 4 pm, 928-716-6300 or www.havasu95speedway.com

03.19.10–04.04.10 | The Hobbit
Phoenix

Non-musical, about Bilbo, the most conservative of all Hobbits, he is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure, $20, 602-253-8188 ext. 2 or http://www.vyt.com

03.19.10–03.20.10 | Essential Graham: Classics of the Martha Graham Dance Company
Scottsdale

The oldest contemporary dance company in America presents Prelude and Revolt, a multi-media theatrical event complete with narration, projections and performances of Martha’s seminal works spanning the years 1906-1936, $58, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.19.10–03.19.10 | Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series
Phoenix

Desert Botanical Garden, premier musicians, this week features Big Pete Pearson, blues-boogie-soul, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

03.19.10–03.21.10 | Arizona Flywheelers
Cottonwood

Verde Valley Fair Grounds, 928-282-7626 or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org

03.19.10–03.21.10 | 48th Annual Mul-Chu-Tha – Honoring Our Ancestors
Sacaton

Presented by the Gila River Indian Community, rodeo, fair, carnival, parade, Pow Wow, vendors, sporting events, 520-562-9853 or 520-562-6087 or http://www.mul-chu-tha.com

03.19.10–03.21.10 | 22nd Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival
Superior

“Traditions of Superior” – Main St., honoring legendary residents, local entertainment, parade on Sat. at 10 am, mining competition, salsa contest, horseshoe tournament, Chihuahua dog races, demonstrations, carnival, food, 520-689-0200 or www.superiorarizonachamber.org

03.19.10–04.01.10 | Sweet Charity (musical)
Tempe

Tempe Center for the Arts, (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway), the girl who wants something so much, that she has lost sight of who she truly is and it costs her; the production faces the ultimate question – What happens when we don’t get what we want? What would you do? a colorful, somewhat dark and fascinating musical comedy, by Tempe Little Theatre, 2, 8 & 7 pm, 480-350-2822 or www.tempe.gov/TCA or www.tempelittletheatre.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | Desert Corner Plant Sale
Tucson

Featuring the mint family genus Agastache, also known as giant hyssop, as well as the usual rogues’ gallery of native and drought-adapted plants, the largest selection of Penstemons in the Southwest, and cacti, shrubs, wildflowers, trees, herbs, vines and groundcovers, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 520-742-6455 or www.tohonochulpark.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | 2nd Annual Heritage/Folk Festival
Glendale

150 performers from folk and bluegrass music to cowboy poetry and storytelling, historic site tours, blacksmith demonstrations, children’s stage/activity area and workshops by accomplished entertainers, ountry, blues, cowboy, old-time & Celtic music, storytelling, workshops, jam sessions, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 623-930-4200 or www.azfolk.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 18th Annual Mining Country Challenge
Superior

Bicycle rides with Classic Century a 96-mile route with 6,000 vertical feet of climbing, the Metric Century a 66-mile route with 2,215 vertical feet of climbing, both include The End of the World climb, a lung-collapsing, heart-exploding, 1.5 mile, 11% grade, 7 am, http://www.pmbcaz.org/miningcountry.html

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 23rd Anniversary – A Night in the 40’s Big Band Dance and USO Show
Mesa

Features a WWII 1940’s musical show followed by a Big Band Orchestra playing sounds of the era to dancing men and women dressed in the period, in the shadow of the vintage B-17, 4:15 pm, a contest for the best dressed 1940’s costume, and a swing dance contest, $35-40, 4:30 pm, 480-924-1940 or www.BigBandDance.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 10th Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
Sun City West

Indoor and outside displays of thousands of one-of-a-kind, top-quality arts and crafts including fine jewelry, clothing, household goods, wooden treasures, metal sculptures, clay, ceramics, art, photography, stained glass, beadwork, quilts, baskets, porcelain, copper enamel and more, free, 8 am – 3 pm, no phone

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 11th Annual High Desert Crafters Spring Show
Sierra Vista

Fine art, crafts, jewelry, photography, quilting, cards, crocheting, specialty items, free, 8:30 am – 2 pm, 520-803-7267

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Copperstate Mustang Club’s 4th Annual Rock & Roll Pony Show Under the Lights
Mesa

A People’s Choice show with Mustangs of all years on display, music, door prizes, food, vendors, free to view the cars, 4-8 pm, 602-717-2656 or www.copperstatemustangclub.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 2010 Liver Wellness Walk
Phoenix

American Liver Foundation's dog friendly walk, with food, entertainment, prizes, 5K walk or 1K for all ages, benefit, suggested donation of $25 or above, 8 am, 602-953-1800 or www.liverfoundation.org/

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 4th Annual Laura’s Run
Scottsdale

5K run, 1 Fun Run/Walk, kids dash, benefits the Laura Burdick Foundation to help families of transplant recipients in need at St. Josephs Hospital Heart/Lung Institute transplant Center, 9 am,480-220-2019 or www.getsetaz.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 33rd Founder’s Day
Marana

Parade, air show featuring local airmen and stunt pilots, youth rodeo, car show, carnival rides, craft tents, family games, live entertainment, free, 9 am – 5 pm, 520-682-3324 or www.marana.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 12th Annual Mariachi Festival
Patagonia

Five mariachi performances, Ballet Folklorico performance, food vendors, $10 for four, or $3, 10 am  – 5 pm, 520-287-6965 or www.azstateparks.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Buffalo Soldier Historic Sites Tour
Sierra Vista

Learn more about the renowned Buffalo Soldiers, the All-Black unit in the late 1800s through the turn-of-the-Century, reservations required, $12, 11:15 am, 520-417-6960 or 800-288-3861 or http://www.visitsierravista.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 27th Annual Dolls & Bears Show & Sale
Phoenix

By Valley of the Sun Doll Club, hourly door prizes, $2-4, 10 am - 4 pm, 480-947-3981 or http://www.jonespublishing.com/jphome/jphome_calendar.asp

03.20.10–03.20.10 | March of Dimes
Globe

Walk America – Southwest Gas Office, 5 miles, 928-493-3489 or www.marchofdimes.com/arizona/

03.20.10–03.20.10 | 7th Annual USAT Collegiate National Championships Triathlon & 5th Annual Lake Havasu Triathlon
Lake Havasu City

Swim 1500 meters, bike 40K, run 10K, $75, 6:45 am, www.tucsonracing.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Silent Sundays at the Orpheum
Phoenix

Orpheum Theatre, featuring Ella Cinders, a modern day fairy tale starring Colleen Moore, with the “Mighty Wurlitzer” theatre organ accompaniment by internationally renowned theatre organist Ron Rhode, $10-15, 2:30 pm,  http://silentsundays.info/

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Annual Native Art Appraisal Day
Phoenix

Heard Museum & Heard Museum North, art dealers will examine visitors Native American artwork and cultural materials for one day only, (not for insurance purposes, but for educational information), appraisal fees apply, 10 am – 2 pm, 602-252-8840 or www.heard.org  H 

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Celebrity Fight Night XVI
Phoenix

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, featuring Muhammad Ali, benefiting the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Center, celebrities and professional athletes unite for a night filled with live auction items and musical performances, 5 pm, 602-956-1121 or www.celebrityfightnight.org

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Go! Off Road Duathlon
Prescott

Pioneer Park, 11 am, 928-713-2733 or www.getsetaz.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Catch-A-Wave Car Show
Tempe

Lake Country Village Shopping Center, presented by Kiwanis Nuevo Tempe, benefits the Salvation Army, free to public, 10 am – 2 pm, www.kiwanisnuevo.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | Arizona Junior Championships
Flagstaff

Arizona Snowbowl, ski & snowboard races open to all levels, $15 per race, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, 928-773-9707 or www.flagstaffskiclub.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | ICA 20th Annual St. Patrick’s
Gilbert

The Diamond Ranch, muscle and classic collector car auction, 480-899-2222 or www.icaauctions.com

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Guided Tour of Buffalo Soldier Historic Sites
Sierra Vista


Learn about the accomplishments and history of Fort Huachuca’s Buffalo Soldiers from a member of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers, as they take tour participants around Fort Huachuca.

03.20.10–03.29.10 | Lunch Time Theater Presents “50 Years”

Commemorate and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as the 10th anniversary of Improbable Theatre Company through a multi-media performance.  The show features artists telling their stories with an emphasis on how their lives have changed with the ADA. 

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Annual Welcome Back Buzzards
Superior

Local flock of Turkey Vultures are due back to their roosts in the Eucalyptus grove, join in the celebration, bird watching tour follows buzzard viewing, $3-7.50, 7 am – 2 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu 

03.20.10–03.21.10 | The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Dolan Ellis
Sierra Vista

Folksinger and storyteller, $6-15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

March 2010 | Our Place in the Universe
Tucson

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter, join a Carl Sagan-like experience that journeys through space and time using the observatory at Mt Lemmon, program combines both visual observing as well as imagery through the telescope using a CCD camera, take a picture or two of the objects observed, access the Universe in unprecedented ways that permit you to explore planets, nebulae, Quasars, and other galaxies, 520-626-8122 or http://skycenter.arizona.edu

03.20.10–03.21.10 | Spring Plant Sale Festival
Phoenix

Desert Botanical Garden, wildflowers, desert-adapted plants, trees, shrubs, agaves & yuccas, Australian native plants, herbs, vines & bulbs, sculptures, wind chimes, & garden art, tools & accessories, free, Sat 7 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Chamber Players
Fountain Hills

The 13th season of the Fountain Hills Chamber Players, presents an exciting repertoire full of surprise, precision, and emotion. Tickets $15 per person. For more information, please contact Alice Brovan, at 480-816-1243. Event location: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 16150 E. El Lago Blvd.

For more information, visit www.visitfhfm.com.

03.21.10–03.21.10 | 5th Annual Bartlett Lake Olympic & Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon Adult & Youth race
Phoenix

www.trifamilyracing.com/events/2009_events.htm

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Gilberto Gil
Scottsdale

One of Brazil’s most celebrated musicians and activities, his songs embrace many cultures and musical traditions, from Brazilian samba and bossa nova to rock, reggae and funk, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $30, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Concert Series
Fountain Hills

Featuring Mariachi & Ballet Folklorico – Fountain Park, (corner of Saguaro and Palisades), 2:30 pm, www.visitfhfm.com

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Holualoa Tucson Triathlon
Tucson

First race of the series, 825 yard pool swim, 12 mile bike ride around the UA area and 3 mile run through UA campus, 6:30 am, www.tritucson.com

03.21.10–03.21.10 | Fountain Hills Chamber Players
Fountain Hills

$15, 3 pm, 480-816-1243 or http://www.visitfhfm.com

03.23.10–03.23.10 | Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Chopin and the Future
Scottsdale

In this ‘concert with commentary’ format, Siegel discusses the music with the audience before each performance with wit and insights, $38, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.24.10–04.03.10 | Jesus the Christ Easter Pageant
Mesa

Drama, dance & musical story about the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ presented in Spanish some nights and English some nights, free, 8 pm, 480-964-7164 or www.easterpageant.org

03.24.10–03.25.10 | 3 Redneck Tenors “Broadway Bound”
Wickenburg

Billy Bob, Billy Joe and Billy Bilee return, $5-40, 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or http://www.delewebbcenter.org

03.25.10–04.11.10 | The Glass Menagerie
Phoenix

By Tennessee Williams, in a 1930s apartment in St. Louis, the Wingfields lives are woven into a heart-stopping dance of hopes pursued and dreams betrayed, 602-256-6995 or www.aztheatreco.org

03.25.10–03.28.10 | Old Tucson Studios Presents Wild West Days
Tucson

Pistol Packin’ Paula and Hot Shot Johnny Tuscadero in pistol spinning contest for braggin’ rights & custom-engraved Cimarron 45’s, cowboy gunfights, a new Miss Kitty’s Can-Can Revue, and the Wild Wild West: Night of the Deadly Tycoon comedy and stunt show, Western family entertainment, 1880’s chuck wagon lunch, 10 am – 6 pm, $10.95-16.95, 520-883-0100 or http://www.OldTucson.com

03.25.10–03.28.10 | 50th Annual Pioneer Days Festival
Kearny

Celebrating 50 years of Golden memories, gunfighters, horse shoe tournament, parade, vendors, carnival, food, live entertainment, free, 520-363-7607 or www.copperbasinaz.com

03.25.10–03.25.10 | Village Jazz Series ’10
Yuma

This week features Holly Hofmann and Bill Cunliffe, acclaimed as perhaps the best jazz flutist in the world and Hofmann the most in-demand pianist in LA, bring your own seating, food is available, 6-8 pm, 928-345-1534

03.25.10–03.25.10 | Taste of Peoria
Peoria

Taste of Peoria – Trilogy at Vistancia, (27980 N. Trilogy Blvd.), several restaurants, casino games, silent auction, raffles, $25, 6-9 pm, no phone

03.26.10–03.28.10 | Journey to Jerusalem
Sedona

Live animals and 50 costumed characters from the Potter's Hand production of Journey to Jerusalem, travel back in time, music presentations, free, 2-5 pm, 928-300-3968 or www.pottershandproductions.com

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 5th Annual Phoenix WorldFEST
Phoenix

Learn about and experience the cultures of Phoenix's ten Sister Cities, taste a variety of ethnic foods and sample beers of the world, music and dance performances, international arts and crafts, educational exhibits, hands-on activities for the kids, produced by Phoenix Sister Cities, free, Fri 4-10 pm, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm, 602-534-3751 or www.phoenixsistercities.org

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 57th Annual Arizona Boat & RV Show
Phoenix

The SW's most spectacular display of boats & marine accessories, from rubber rafts to houseboats, canoes to ski boats, wind surfing, water skiing, scuba diving, plus fishing tackle & tips, $6-8, Fri noon – 7 pm, Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm, 602-230-7660 or www.greenband.com 

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 33rd Annual Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts
Tempe

2nd largest arts & entertainment festival in the Southwest, 450 national artists & craftspeople, traditional & ethnic foods, continuous entertainment on 5 stages, Arizona Wine Festival & a special area for children, free, 10 am – 6 pm, 480-921-2300 or www.tempefestivalofthearts.com 

03.26.10–05.02.10 | 5th Annual Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West
Wickenburg

The most important show and sale for women artists in the West, with 56 artists and more than 200 drawings, paintings and sculptures, 928-684-2272 or www.outwickenburgway.com or http://www.westernmuseum.org/

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 9th Annual Sonoran Festival of Fine Art 2010
Carefree

100 national and locally acclaimed artists, variety of food, entertainment, art lectures, hands-on demonstrations, jewelers, photographers, painters, glass, ceramics, wood, metal, stone, designer clothing, also a Youth Art exhibit, farmer’s market, “A Brush with Fine Art” – an interactive activity allowing patrons to try their hand at painting, sponsored by the Sonoran Arts League, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-575-6624 or www.sonoranartsleague.org

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 23rd Annual Arizona Touch of Class Miniature Horse Show
Scottsdale

An exhibition of registered Miniature horses in halter and performance classes, harness driving, obstacle driving, hunter jumper, free, 8 am, 602-326-7230 or www.azminis.com

03.26.10–03.27.10 | 14th Annual Havasu Classics Show and Shine
Lake Havasu City

“Rally at Rotary Park”, presented by the Havasu Classics Car Club, 250 show cars on display, includes dash plaque for first 200 cars, 50/50 raffle, contests, open to all makes, years and models, free, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 10 am – 3 pm, 928-680-9545 or 928-680-6776 or www.azstateparks.com or www.havasuclassics.com/

03.26.10–03.27.10 | 43rd Annual Melodrama “Bulldog Saves the Day”
Buckeye

This show delivers a villain, hero, sign girl and lots of laughs, intermission will include OLIO acts,  performed by the Buckeye Actors Guild, refreshments will be available, $3-5, 7 pm, 623-349-6602 or email lyanko@buckeyeaz.gov

03.26.10–03.28.10 | Spring Artisans Market
Tucson

More than 120 of the Southwest’s finest artists and crafters gather in the courtyards to sell their wares, unique items, jewelry, textiles, photography, pottery, view Trouble in Paradise: Examine Discord Between Nature and Society, visit the Goodman Pavilion of Western Art and the Palice Pavilion of Latin American art, free, 520-624-2333 or www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org

03.26.10–03.26.10 | A Rare Pattern
Scottsdale

Starring Margo Kidder, soprano Jennifer Nagy, pianist Sanda Schuldmann, cellist Harry Clark, an original theater/classical work using music, poems and literary thought solely of women from the 1880s through 1940, part of the Guest Artist Series, $25-30, 8 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

03.26.10–03.26.10 | Rosanne Cash
Scottsdale

This Grammy winner and star of the country-western scene also has established herself as a singer-songwriter in the indie-rock world, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $30, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.26.10–03.29.10 | SAQHA “Shamrock” Quarter Horse
Tucson

Presented by the Southern AZ Quarter Horse Association, 520-822-2354 or www.azqha.org or www.saqha.org

03.26.10–03.26.10 | Swing Fever & Copper Spike Train
Globe

Swing Fever performs jazz of the 1930’s and 40’s, they will send off the 3:30 train and then perform a concert at 5 pm when the train returns, $15 concert only, $30 train and concert, 3:30-7:30 pm, 866-979-7245 or http://www.copperspike.com

03.26.10–03.26.10 | 4th Friday Art Walk
Prescott

15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, www.artthe4th.com

03.26.10–03.28.10 | Journey to Jerusalem
Sedona

Live animals and 50 costumed characters from the Potter’s Hand production of Journey to Jerusalem, travel back in time, music presentations, free, 2-5 pm, 928-300-3968 or www.pottershandproductions.com

03.26.10–03.26.10 | 8th Annual Agave on the Rocks
Phoenix

Desert Botanical Garden, enjoy sipping on a variety of flavored margaritas, southwest and Mexican cuisine prepared by the Valley’s leading restaurants, and the great sounds of mariachi, salsa and marimba, must be 21 years of age or older to attend, includes two margaritas in a commemorative glass, reservations required, $70-75, 6 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

03.26.10–03.28.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert – Symphony Hall, Homecoming! Robert Moody, Symphonic Star Wars, and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, $26-76, 8 & 2 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 5th Annual Cowgirl Up!
Wickenburg

Art from the other Half of the West Invitational Exhibition & Sale – Desert Caballeros Western Museum, opening weekend includes artists’ & patrons’ party, bash ‘n bid gala, chuck wagon breakfast and artists’ quick draw and auction, exhibit continues through May 2, 928-684-2272 or www.outwickenburgway.com

03.27.10–04.04.10 | Yaqui Easter Lenten Ceremony
Tucson

Costumed dancers perform Passion play, 520-791-4609 or www.pascuayaqui-nsn.gov

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Arizona Game & Fish Department Outdoor Expo
Phoenix

Hands-on activities, demonstrations and exhibits on hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, archery, off-highway vehicle (OHV) and watercraft recreation, conservation and wildlife education, camping and other outdoor elements, free, Sat & Sun 9 am – 5 pm, 602-942-3000 or www.azgfd.gov/expo

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Art Walk
Tubac

Explore the working artists’ studios and fine art galleries for which Tubac is renowned, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com

03.27.10–03.28.10 | 7th Annual Arizona Dragon Boat Festival
Tempe

50 dragon boat racing teams from all over the world are expected to participate, 40-foot-long rowing canoes, 20 paddlers, one steersperson & a drummer in a 500-meter race, also features music, food, vendors and performances by martial arts and dance groups, fundraiser, free, 9 am – 4 pm,  www.azdba.com

03.27.10–03.27.10 | Annual Rock Art Center Expo & Family Free Day
Phoenix

A free day of fun for all ages, activities include flint knapping, agave tasting, world music, storytelling and book signing, Native American artist demonstrations and art sale, guided tour, interactive stations on archaeology and desert ecology, hands-on crafts for kids and ancient spear throwing demonstrations, 10 am – 4 pm, 623-582-8007 or http://dvrac.asu.edu

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Arizona State Museum’s Southwest Indian Art Fair Benefit
Tucson

Meet 100 Native artists and shop for top-quality handmade artwork including pottery, Hopi kachina dolls, paintings, jewelry, baskets, rugs, blankets, and more, $6, Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/events/swiaf/

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 5th Annual Measure of Love Charity Hike
Fountain Hills

3.5 mile trail hike or 10K run, 8 am, http://www.maricopa.gov/

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 2010 Yuma Air Show
Yuma

One of the largest air shows in the Southwest, view military & civilian aircraft both on the ground and in the air, demonstrations, military static displays, food, kids play area, free, 8 am - 3 pm, 928-269-5590 or 928-269-3245 or www.yumaairshow.com   

03.27.10–03.28.10 | 24th Annual Bike MS: Round Up Ride (formerly the MS150 Best Dam Bike Tour)
Florence

Includes a figure-eight route that travels through Florence, Coolidge, Casa Grande, Sacaton and Queen Creek, there is a 35- 75- or 100-mile, one-day option; or a 150-mile, two-day option, supports local programs for multiple sclerosis, $75 registration fee and minimum of $250 in pledges, 800-344-4867 or http://bikeaza.nationalMSsociety.org  info@aza.nmss.org

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 9th Annual Feathered Friends Festival
Gilbert

More than 60 activities and exhibits centering on amphibians, reptiles, insects, wildlife, birds, and more, interactive exhibits, educational activities, crafts, games, hands-on learning, nature walks, 9 am – 2 pm, 480-503-6744 or www.riparianinstitute.org

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 7th Annual Camp Verde Highland Games
Camp Verde

Scottish heavy events , living history, clan tents, vendors, dog trials, $7-12, under 3 free, 10 am – 5 pm, 928-771-1218 or www.visitcampverde.com

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 12th Annual Verde River Canoe Challenge
Camp Verde

$17-20, 10 am, http://www.sedonaverdevalley.org/

03.27.10–03.28.10 | 6th Annual Southwest Military Show
Mesa

Military vehicle show, static aircraft display, swap meet, food, collectibles, parts, vendors, vehicle display and judging, plastic model contest,  sponsored by the AZ Historical Military Transport Association, $3-10, Sat 9 am – 4 pm, Sun 9 am – 3 pm, http://www.ahmta.com

03.27.10–03.28.10 | NWSRA Water Ski Races
Parker

 Marathon and circle combo, 928 669-6511

03.27.10–03.28.10 | The Arizona Folklore Preserve Presents Call of the West
Sierra Vista

The music of Jeanne Cahill and Jerome Campbell, $6-15, reservations required, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 12th Annual Spring Celebration
Buckeye

Bunny photo patch, petting zoo, entertainment, egg decorating, egg hunt, craft vendors, food on “Bunny Brunch Blvd.” and carnival games on “Cottontail Lane”, 9 am – noon, 623-349-6354

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 13th Annual Hare Raising Fun Egg Hunt and Celebration
Show Low

 Also carnival games and visit the Easter Bunny, www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Tubac Art Walk
Tubac

Explore the working artists’ studios and fine art galleries for which Tubac is renowned, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com

03.27.10–03.27.10 | Emma’s Run at Anthem Days
Anthem

Anthem Community Center, 8 am, 623-330-0913 or www.getsetaz.com

03.27.10–03.27.10 | Star Wars Mania: Family Concert No. 5
Phoenix

Symphony Hall, Robert Moody conducts, the Phoenix Symphony performs the music from the great intergalactic adventure, $10-18, 2:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

03.27.10–03.27.10 | Joe Lovano UsFive
Scottsdale

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer, $39, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Bike Ride
Sonita - Bisbee

65 miles bike ride each day, rolling terrain, 6:30am, 520-869-6696 or www.bikegaba.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | 6th Annual Valley of Gold Half Marathon – Arizona Distance Classic
Oro Valley

Runners and walkers of all ages, shapes and sizes celebrate active lifestyles in this half marathon, 5K and senior stroll, benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 877-474-0449 or www.arizonadistanceclassic.com

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Sedona Chamber Music Presents The Tokyo String Quartet
Sedona

Returning for a performance of music by Haydn, Berg, and Schumann, regarded as one of the supreme chamber ensembles of the world, $25-40, pre-concert talk at 1:15 pm, concert at 2:30 pm, 928-204-2415 or http://www.ChamberMusicSedona.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | NAMI Walk 2010
Tempe

Live music, vendor fair, route is 2.96 miles around the lake, fundraiser for National Alliance for Mental Illness, http://namiaz.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | 25th Annual Bon Vivant ~ A Celebration of Fine Food and Drink
Chandler

Casual event, come in western gear or dressed to impress, fundraiser, more than 700 beverages, cuisine from the Valley’s restaurants, live entertainment, silent auction, $100-150, 4:30-10 pm, 480-820-3688 or http://rawhide.com

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Sprint Triathlon at Vistancia
Phoenix

A 400-meter swim in the lap pool at Vistancia's Mountain Vista Club, a 12.4-mile bike ride and a 3.1-mile run along the Discovery Trail.

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Sunday A’Fair
Scottsdale

Center for the Arts, features the Valley’s top entertainers, with Big Nick and the Gila Monsters, good-time, partying blues with a touch of attitude, a diverse selection of arts & crafts, hands-on craft activities for children, docent-guided tours of the outdoor sculptures, free, noon – 4:30 pm, 480-994-ARTS or www.Scottsdaleperformingarts.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Bug-O-Rama
Chandler

Firebird International Raceway, open to all Volkswagens, PRA and Sportsman drag racing, show & shine, car show, vendor row, swap meet, 800-929-0077 or 602-268-0200 or www.bugorama.com or www.firebirdraceway.com

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Concert Series featuring Igor’s Jazz Cowboys
Fountain Hills

Western Swing accompanied by a hot horn section, show features music from the Great Southwest all the way to New Orleans, 2:30 pm, www.visitfhfm.com

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Silver Sonoran Spring Celebration
Tucson

Tohono Chul Park, annual park fundraiser, dining and music amidst the blooms plus a silent auction, $125-200, 5 pm, 520-742-6455 or www.tohonochulpark.org

03.29.10–03.29.10 | World Wrestling Entertainment Presents Monday Night Raw
Phoenix

With many of your favorite superstars from RAW, Smackdown & ECW, $15-60, 5:30 pm, 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

03.30.10–04.04.10 | 58th Annual County Fair
Yuma

Entertainment, concerts, 4H & FFA exhibits, livestock show & auction, demolition derby, Yuma Gem & Mineral Society, carnival, $, 8 am - midnight, 928-726-4420 or www.visityuma.com or www.yumafair.com

04.01.10–04.01.10 | Arboretum's Opening Day
Flagstaff

Guided tour of the gardens at 11 am & 1 pm, view live and mounted arthropod specimens at the "Bugs at Work" exhibit featuring butterflies, spiders, scorpions and others, learn about native and exotic raptors at the live birds of prey program at noon and 2 pm, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org

04.01.10–04.01.10 | Arizona Biltmore's Winemaker Dinner
Phoenix

Menu of four to six courses, with a complementary wine poured with each course, a representative from the featured winery, creative displays of designer jewelry, this week features Newton Vineyards, Napa Valley, $125, 7 pm, 800-950-0086 or www.arizonabiltmore.com

04.01.10–04.11.10 | Beethoven Festival
Phoenix

As part of the Classics season, the Phoenix Symphony will host a two-week long festival celebrating the works of Ludwig van Beethoven including performances, lectures, master-classes and exhibits, www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.02.10–04.02.10 | First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff

First Friday Art Walk - Artists Gallery, free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net or www.culturalpartners.org

04.02.10–04.02.10 | Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix

Self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm, 602-256-7539 or www.artlinkphoenix.com

04.02.10–04.02.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

Eroica, Michael Christie, conductor, 11 am & 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.02.10–04.04.10 | 2010 Tombstone Old West Founders Days featuring the Rose Tree Festival
Tombstone

Celebrating the 124th blooming of the world's largest rose tree with a rose parade, Taste of Tombstone, mining displays and contests, stick pony races, concerts, variety show at 1881 Scheiffelin Hall, www.tombstonechamber.com

04.02.10–04.11.10 | 3rd Annual Phoenix Fringe Festival
Phoenix

Showcases a wide variety of performers from the local, national and international alternative theatre communities, 27 shows in six different venues, also special events and workshops, $5-15, www.phxfringe.org

04.02.10–04.25.10 | A Flea in Her Ear
Flagstaff

Theatrikos Theatre Company presents this classic French farce with all of its misunderstandings, mistaken identities, amorous entanglements, breathless chases, and numerous side-splitting complications, 8 & 2 pm, 928-774-1662 or www.theatrikos.com

04.03.10–05.15.10 | 8th Annual Recycled Art Exhibition
Flagstaff

Promoting conservation by inspiring environmentally-friendly techniques to creatively reuse, recycle, rethink and remake into art, artists from all over Coconino County come together to promote recycling through this creative, fun and inspiring exhibition, artist demos and workshops on Saturdays, April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 8, 15,  928-286-9088 or http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/

04.03.10–04.03.10 | 23rd Annual Rose Society of Glendale Rose Show
Glendale

More than 1,000 blooms on exhibit of every kind of rose, free, 1-4 pm, http://roseglenaz.com

04.03.10–04.03.10 | 6th Annual Lake Pleasant Dam Good Run, Walk, Hike
Peoria

Opportunity to run/walk/hike across the Waddel Dam overlooking scenic Lake Pleasant, choose the moderately easy 4-mile rout or hike a more challenging 7-mile trail, 7:30 am check in, fundraiser, 602-372-7460 ext 200 or http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/lake_pleasant/pdf/forms/2009_Registration_Form.pdf

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Annual Children's Day & Kite Festival
Phoenix

Kite making and kite flying are primary activities of the day, but a stage of entertainment, Japanese food, and other cultural activities for children and families are also featured, Valley of the Sun Koi Club, 10 am - 3 pm, www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org

04.03.10–04.04.10 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

Between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too, 928-284-9627 or http://www.bellrockartshows.com

04.03.10–04.03.10 | TMRC 10 Mile and 2 Mile Fun Run
Sierra Vista

TMRC 10 Mile and 2 Mile Fun Run - 6:30 am, 520-378-0814 or www.thundermountainrunningclub.org

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Slush Cup
Flagstaff

Fun race, requiring helmets for all fast skiers, all ages, costumes encouraged, $15, 8:30 am - 2 pm, 928-773-9707 or www.flagstaffskiclub.org

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Jerome Art Walk
Jerome

Visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm, www.jeromeartwalk.com

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Friends of the Golf Course Scramble
Page

9 am, shotgun, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

Violin Concerto, Michael Christie, conductor, Steven Moeckel, violin, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.03.10–04.03.10 | 8th Annual Taste of Tubac
Tubac

Tasting of wines and savory cuisine from local restaurants, benefits local charities, 5-8 pm, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com

04.03.10–04.03.10 | 19th Annual Holualoa Companies El Tour de Phoenix presented by Pierson Construction Corp
Mesa

74- & 26-mile bicycle rides, also 4-mile & 1/4-mile kids fun rides, medallions to all finishers, traffic control, support stations, $15-55, 7 am, 520-745-2033 or www.perimeterbicycling.com

04.03.10–04.04.10 | Arizona Dressage Association Horse Show
Scottsdale

Arizona Dressage Association Horse Show - WestWorld, 602-789-7782 or 480-767-3588 or www.azdressage.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

04.03.10–04.24.10 | World Premiere-The Second City Does Arizona, or Close but Saguaro
Tucson

A no-holds-barred world premiere comedy revue all about us, The Second City is turning their photo radar on the Grand Canyon State, and aiming their tee-shots at the land of prairie dogs and snow birds" joining the troupe of expert Chicago comedians to create a comedy about the special challenges of the high life in the low desert, 520-622-2823 or www.aztheatreco.org

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunts
Peoria

Candy hunts, carnival games, rides, visits with the Easter Bunny, free, 8:20 am, 623-773-7564 or www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents

04.03.10–04.04.10 | 6th Annual Patagonia Spring Art Walk
Patagonia

Gallery hopping, open artist studios, 11 am – 4 pm, 520-394-0060 or 888-794-0060 or www.patagoniaaz.com

04.04.10–04.04.10 | Bunny Express
Clarkdale

Verde Canyon Railroad, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecany

04.04.10–04.04.10 | Sunday A'Fair
Scottsdale

Features the Valley's top entertainers, a diverse selection of arts & crafts, hands-on craft activities for children, docent-guided tours of the outdoor sculptures, free, noon - 4:30 pm, 480-994-ARTS or http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

04.06.10–04.06.10 | Tuesday Morning Music Concerts
Scottsdale

This week featuring Percussion Area Students present Wood Songs, J.B. Smith Director, performances and commentary, bring a donation to a food bank, co-presented with the ASU School of Music, free, but RSVP by 3/23, 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

04.06.10–04.15.10 | The Beauty of Numbers
Phoenix

Life’s laughs and graphs.  Come laugh, ponder and enjoy original music in a new show about life’s ups and downs, perspective and growth.

04.06.10–04.11.10 | Jesus Christ Superstar
Tempe

The first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, $23.25-68.50, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.asugammage.com

04.07.10–04.07.10 | Coffee at Kerr
Scottsdale

This week featuring The Arizona Opera, an intro to The Barber of Seville, bring a donation to the food bank, free, but RSVP by 3/24, coffee at 9:30 am, concert at 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

04.07.10–04.07.10 | Greg Fishman Celebrates Stan Getz
Scottsdale

Saxophonist, co-presented with Jazz in AZ, $20-25, 7:30 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

04.07.10–04.11.10 | 14th Annual Arizona Bike Week
Scottsdale

Motorcycle, racing, flat track racing, charity rides, concert, vendor show, motorcycle demo rides, entertainment, food, free, 10 am - 8 pm, 480-704-1142 or 602-997-6107 or www.azbikeweek.com

04.07.10–04.11.10 | Fiesta Days Rodeo & Parade
Cave Creek

Includes golf tournament, mutton bustin', rodeo dances, PRCA, rodeo parade and 3 rodeo performances, www.cavecreekrodeo.com

04.07.10–04.08.10 | 11th Annual Wild Eagle Rairoad Open House
Phoenix

A model train landscape show to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona, 15 layouts at homes throughout the Valley, including the home of Eaglewings Iron Craft train owner, includes G-scale garden railroad demonstrations, free, donations accepted, Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 10 am - 3 pm, 602-276-8101 or www.eaglewingsironcraft.com

04.08.10–04.08.10 | Jimmie Johnson Foundation Phoenix 150
Avondale

NASCAR Camping World Series West race, 866-408-7223 or www.phoenixraceway.com

04.08.10–04.08.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

7th Symphony, Michael Christie, conductor, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.08.10–04.08.10 | 7th Annual Forks & Corks
Phoenix

Enjoy unlimited samplings prepared by more than 25 top chefs from many of Arizona's finest restaurants and resort kitchens, tastings from boutique wineries and micorbrews, live entertainment, silent auction, benefits the Arizona Hotel & Restaurant Foundations, $65-75, 5:30 pm, 602-604-0729 or www.forksan

04.08.10–04.11.10 | ASUA Spring Fling
Tucson

Nation's largest student-run carnival features fun rides, midway games, food and amateur and professional entertainment, $5, 520-621-5610 or http://springfling.arizona.edu

04.08.10–04.11.10 | Arizona Cup International Target Archery Tournament
Phoenix

National ranking tournament, 623-582-8313 or www.azarchery.com or www.azjoad.com

04.08.10–04.15.10 | Phoenix Film Fest
Scottsdale

More than 100 screenings of major studio and independent films, celebrity tributes, seminars and workshops and parties, 602-955-6444 or www.phxfilmfestival.com

04.08.10–04.08.10 | Arlo Guthrie “The Guthrie Family Rides Again”
Wickenburg

Led by legendary folk icon Arlo Guthrie, four generations will prove that music is definitely in their genes, features son Abe on keyboards and vocals, daughters on acoustic guitars, and the youngest generation joins on select songs, $5-55, 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or http://www.delewebbcenter.org

04.08.10–04.11.10 | The Great American Flea Market
Peoria

Presented by SwapSmart, features live music, kid zones, food, and shopping, $3, under 12 are free, 9 am – 6 pm, 602-412-8997 or http://www.thegreatamericanfleamarket.com

04.08.10–04.08.10 | Spring Concert Series
Tucson

Featuring Gabriel Ayala, performing classical, jazz, flamenco and new compositions of his own, $12-20, 7 pm, 520-742-6455 or http://www.tohonochulpark.org

04.09.10–04.09.10 | Bashas Supermarkets 200
Avondale

NASCAR Nationwide Series Race, 602-252-3833 or 602-252-2227 or www.phoenixraceway.com

04.09.10–04.09.10 | Muse
Phoenix

With special guest Silversun Pickups, Muse is a British rock trio, $49.75, 7 pm, 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

04.09.10–04.10.10 | 3rd Annual CRUSH Wine Festival
Tucson

Fri "Under the Stars" a city-wide celebration of wind, food and art, Sat. "An Evening to Savor" at Loew's Ventana Canyon Resort a celebration of rare wines, cuisine and fine art, benefits the Tucson Museum or Art and Historic Block, Fri $75, Sat $200, 6-9 pm, 520-624-2333 or www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org

04.09.10–04.11.10 | 27th Annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival
Glendale

Music, food, arts & crafts, wine tasting, free, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com

04.09.10–04.25.10 | Forbidden Broadway
Mesa

By Mesa Encore Theatre, New York's longest-running hit musical comedy revue, well-known show tunes and performers are skewered in a medley of songs and scenes featuring knee-slapping "alternative lyrics,'this is theGreatest Hits, Volume 1" MET is the first community theatre in the Valley to produce the show, in cooperation with R & H Theatricals, $20-25, 7 & 2 pm, www.mesaencoretheatre.com

04.09.10–04.25.10 | A Shot in the Dark
Peoria

Spicy murder mystery, originally written by Marcel Achard, spins the tale about an extremely candid and vivacious parlor maid who is accused of murdering her lover, twists and turns beget mystery and laughter, adapted by Harry Kurnitz, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org

04.09.10–05.02.10 | The Who's Tommy
Scottsdale

Pete Townshend's tale of a young boy's journey from pain to triumph, $22-25, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

04.09.10–04.10.10 | UNITY Pow Wow
Page

Displays the cultural heritage and pride of the Native American people, includes Native American powwow dancing, singing and various arts and craft booths, food, $, www.pagelakepowelltourism.com

04.09.10–04.10.10 | 9th Annual All Indian Golf Tournament
Parker

Sponsored by Blue Water Resort & Casino, 928 669-6511 or http://parkerareatourism.com

04.09.10–04.11.10 | Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Prescott

Offers adventure and life skills, for women age 18 and older to learn to camp, fish, rappel, hike, cook with Dutch ovens, photograph wildlife & a range of outdoor recreation skills, "hawk talks" and nature hikes, $235 includes meals, lodging and classes, 480-644-0077 or www.azwildlife.org

April 2010 | Spring Home & Patio Show
Tucson

Building, landscaping and home decorating, $7, children 12 & under free, Fri-Sat 10 am - 8 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm, 520-795-3025 or www.sahba.org

04.09.10–04.10.10 | Arizona Barbecue Festival
Scottsdale

50+ BBQ teams from world champions to first-timers compete for $20,000 in prize money, categories chicken, pork ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket and a backyard category, live music, on-site farmer’s market, cooking demos by celebrity chefs, Texas Hold-Em contest, beauty pageant, expo of green exhibitors, a Kid’s Zone, and a BBQ expo, $10 and $2 tasting cups, Sat. 10 am – 4 pm, http://www.azBBQfestival.com

04.09.10–04.09.10 | Elvis Costello Solo
Scottsdale

His versatility encompasses virtually every musical genre, from British punk and new wave to classical, jazz and American roots, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $58, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

04.09.10–04.10.10 | The Ballet Hispanico Company
Scottsdale

13 members perform works by the foremost Latino choreographers, $47, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

04.09.10–04.10.10 | Pieced Memories, Old & New
Prescott

Mountain Top Quilt Guild quilt show, lots of beautiful quilts, an Opportunity Quilt, a vendors mall, quilters boutique, small quilt auction and old fashioned quilt turnings, $5, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-775-8706 or http://www.mountaintopquilters.com

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Subway Fresh 500
Avondale

The stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, 866-408-7223 or www.phoenixraceway.com

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Second Saturday Art Walk
Cottonwood

Second Saturday Art Walk - Old Town Cottonwood, 928-339-0017 or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Fairbank Days
Fairbank

Live music, art exhibits, re-enactments of "the Great Fairbank Train Robbery," and tours of the Town site and cemetery, bring the family and a picnic, walk, hike or just enjoy the surroundings, free (donations accepted), 520-457-3062

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Havasu Half Marathon
Lake Havasu City

Allso on-site music, vendors, food and drink, and 5K. 7:30 am, 928-435-4936 or www.HavasuHalf.com

04.10.10–04.10.10 | 3rd Annual Grand Desert Days Festival
Morristown

Classic car displays, parade, arts and crafts, regional fire dept. Chili Cookoff, live entertainment, old fashioned games for all ages, Arizona authors, reading and book signings, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 623-341-5977 or www.gfwc-morristownaz.org

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Battle for Payson Civil War Reenactment
Payson

50-75 costumed actors, 2 live Civil War battles, education and a family friendly atmosphere, free, 11 am - 5 pm, www.battleofpayson.com or www.paysonrimcountry.com

04.10.10–04.10.10 | 9th Annual Katsina Doll Marketplace
Phoenix

More than 100 Hopi katsina doll carvers will gather to show and sell their unique creations, offers a wide range of styles, designs, techniques and prices, interact with the artists to learn more about the art form, there will also be select performances and book signings, free, 10 am - 4 pm, www.heard.org

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

8th Symphony, Michael Christie, conductor, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.10.10–04.10.10 | 9th Annual Arizona Epilepsy Walk
Tempe

Features a fun run, 3K & 5K walk, carnival style entertainment, food and family fun, benefit, 602-406-3581 or www.azepilepsywalk.org

04.10.10–04.11.10 | 27th Annual Blessing of the Vine Festival
Elgin

Includes lunch, souvenir wine glass, sample tasting of world class Arizona wines, live music, competition and crowning of Arizona's King and Queen of Grape Stomping, arts & crafts, Arizona Grown products available, $16, 11 am - 4 pm, 520-455-9309 or www.elginwines.com

04.10.10–04.11.10 | Oro Valley Arts in the Park
Oro Valley

Fine art and jazz festival, free, 520-797-3959 or www.SAACA.org or www.SouthernAZFestivals.org

04.10.10–04.11.10 | Prescott Punisher
Prescott

Mountain biking, Point Series XC Race #5, free kids race, Light & Motion sponsored night ride led by Dejay Birtch, potluck dinner, and short track racing, www.m

04.10.10–04.11.10 | Arizona Paint Horse Spring Fling
Scottsdale

Arizona Paint Horse Spring Fling - WestWorld, 480-241-5705 or www.azpaints.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

04.10.10–04.14.10 | 20th Annual Bell Lexus Copperstate 1000
Phoenix

More than 70 of the finest vintage motor cars leave Tempe Diablo Stadium and drive 1000 miles of popular Arizona terrain, celebrates the automotive cultural legacy by featuring some of the finest working examples of vintage, sports, racing, classic and grand touring automobiles manufactured before Jan. 1, 1973, fundraiser for the Art Museum, 602-307-2060 or www.copperstate1000.com

04.10.10–04.14.10 | 20th Annual Heard Museum Guild Native American Student Arts Show & Sale
Phoenix

Art work by more than 1000 young Native American artists from around the country and Canada, $4-10, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-252-8840 or www.heard.org

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Pioneer Day Parade
Peoria

Pancake breakfast, 5K run, family walk, wheel chair races, family bike ride, parade, entertainment, farmer's market, food, historical tours, games, free, 10 am, 623-773-7198 or www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents

04.10.10–04.11.10 | Desert Valley Orchid Society Annual Orchid Show
Phoenix

Orchid displays, plant sale, information on growing orchids, and plant judging, free, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 602-697-8332

04.10.10–04.12.10 | 36th Annual Taste 2010
Scottsdale

More than 300 domestic and imported wines, wining, dining and dancing, more than 50 of Phoenix's best restaurants, $150, 6-9 pm, 602-954-8182 or www.bgcmp.org or http://www.tastephx.com

04.10.10–04.11.10 | Return to Paradise: The 6th Annual Modern Phoenix Expo and Home Tour of Paradise Gardens
Scottsdale

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and the Modern Phoenix Neighborhood Network present a two-day modernist extravaganza, historic preservationists and design gurus with free seminars, 480-994-2787 or www.modernphoenix.net

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Ponies of Americas Horse Show
Scottsdale

Ponies of the Americas Horse Show - WestWorld, www.poac.org or http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Annual Herb Festival
Superior

Live music, herbal cooking demonstration, tours, children's games and crafts, exhibits by local herbalists, herbs for sale, $3-7.50, 11 am - 3 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboetum.ag.arizona.edu

04.10.10–04.10.10 | 5th Annual Tempe Town Lake Outrigger Canoe Association Regatta
Tempe

Canoe racing, outrigger canoe competition, music & entertainment, bring lawn chairs and blankets, free, 7 am - 4 pm, www.tempeoutrigger.net/

04.10.10–04.11.10 | Copper City Classic Vintage Baseball Tournament
Bisbee

Four teams bearing names from grand old days, such as Bisbee Bees and Phoenix Senators wearing old-style uniforms play the game as it was played 140 years ago, also music from the 19th and 20th centuries featuring The Arthritis Brothers, a string trio and the Desert Sons, a la the Sons of the Pioneers music, $10-15, Sat 11 am , Sun 9 am, 520-432-3813 or http://www.friendsofwarrenballpark.com

04.11.10–04.11.10 | 4th Annual Tri for the Cure Arizona
Chandler

Sprint duathlon (run 1 mile, bike 8 miles, run 2 miles); Adult Sprint triathlon (swim 400 meters, bike 8 miles, run 2 miles), 7 am, www.triforthecureaz.com/

04.11.10–04.11.10 | Sunday A'Fair
Scottsdale

Features the Valley's top entertainers, a diverse selection of arts & crafts, hands-on craft activities for children, docent-guided tours of the outdoor sculptures, free, noon - 4:30 pm, 480-994-ARTS or http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

04.11.10–04.11.10 | 12th Annual Komen Southern Arizona Race for the Cure
Tucson

5K run, 7 am, 520-325-7223 or www.komensaz.org

04.11.10–04.11.10 | Sons of Orpheus 19th Annual Spring Concert
Tucson

520-206-6986 or www.sonsoforpheus.org

04.13.10–04.13.10 | St. Lawrence String Quartet
Tempe

Free, but tickets are required, 7:30 pm, 480-965-6447 or http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/calendar/

04.13.10–04.18.10 | 2010 Culinary Festival
Scottsdale

Demonstrations, Great AZ picnic, Le Tour Culinaire, Southwest Festival of Beers, Wine Country Brunch, Best of the Fest, tastings & Epicurean events, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.13.10–04.13.10 | Friends of James Beard Dinner
Scottsdale

Six James Beard Award winning chefs each prepare a unique course paired with wine, $225, 6 pm, www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.13.10–04.18.10 | 2010 Scottsdale Culinary Festival
Scottsdale

As the longest-running festival of its kind in the United States, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival draws more than 40,000 visitors looking to enjoy fabulous food, fun and festivities - not to mention idyllic weather!

04.14.10–04.17.10 | 2010 Country Thunder USA
Florence

Local & national acts performing 12 hours a day & a wide variety of displays, contests, arts & crafts & food, $99 for 4 days, 11 am - 11 pm, 480-966-9920 or www.countrythunder.com

04.14.10–04.18.10 | 35th Annual Maricopa County Fair - Totally Ag-Citing
Phoenix

An annual occasion to celebrate & pursue the traditional values of educational opportunity, agricultural prosperity & love of family, midway, commercial exhibits, hobbies, agriculture & youth exhibits, motorized events, horse show, art walk of chalk art, $4-7, 602-252-0717 or www.maricopacountyfair.org

04.14.10–04.14.10 | Chef Tribute Dinners
Scottsdale

The Phoenician, dine with some of Arizona's best known chefs as they raise tribute to world famous chef Jean-George Vongerichten, cocktail attire, $150, 6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.14.10–04.14.10 | Wine & Chocolate Experience
Phoenix

Enjoy chocolates and desserts from some of the valley’s best pastry chefs as you sample great wines from around the world, $40, 7-10 pm, http:// www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.15.10–04.17.10 | 9th Annual Phoenix Improv Festival
Phoenix

Domedy teams from around the country, as well as local improvisational comedy troupes, $10-15, 602-252-8497 or 480-251-3697or www.phoeniximprovfestival.com

04.15.10–04.25.10 | You Can't Take it With You
Phoenix

Drama, 7:30 & 2 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

04.15.10–04.25.10 | 2010 Annual Arizona International Film Festival
Tucson

150+ new works by independent producers from around the world, premiere screenings, filmmaker presentations, workshops, $6-150, noon - midnight, www.filmfestivalarizona.com

04.15.10–04.25.10 | 100th Annual Pima County Fair
Tucson

4-H animals, home arts & fine arts, entertainment, horse shows, concerts, games & rides, educational exhibits including a gem and mineral show, $2-7, info line: 520-762-3247 or 520-762-9100 or www.swfair.com or http://arizonafairs.com

04.15.10–04.15.10 | On the Rocks
Scottsdale

Exclusive cocktail tasting, unique and creative cocktails will be featured, created by local mixologists, casual cocktail attire, $40, 7-11 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.15.10–04.18.10 | 10th Annual Yuma Birding & Nature Festival
Yuma

Bat watch, dunes ecology, desert bighorn sheep, nature photography, Mexico adventures, Yuma East Wetlands, and many other trips around the Southwest, $25 and includes  free admittance to all seminars, 928-376-0100 or www.yumabirding.com

04.15.10–04.18.10 | 10th Annual Yuma Birding & Nature Festival
Yuma

04.15.10–04.18.10 | The Great American Flea Market
Mesa

Presented by SwapSmart, features live music, kid zones, food, and shopping, $3, under 12 are free, 9 am – 6 pm, 602-412-8997 or http://www.thegreatamericanfleamarket.com

04.16.10–04.17.10 | 9th Cuddle Scramble Golf Tournament
Page

928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org

04.16.10–04.18.10 | 19th Annual Mining Country Boom Town Spree
Miami

Copper Crawl 5K run, Keystone stair climb race, old fashioned mining competitions such as drilling & mucking, arts & crafts, www.globemiamichamber.com

04.16.10–04.18.10 | Arizona Outback Spring Fiddlefest
Salome

Come join us for the scenery and, of course, a wide variety of arts and crafts

04.16.10–05.08.10 | 12th Night of the Living Dead
Tempe

By Brian MacInnis Smallwood, this is an irreverently, insanely gory riff on The Bard's classic; warning, a "splash zone' in the front row, $15-20, 8 & 2 pm, 480-820-8022 or www.straycattheatre.org

04.16.10–04.17.10 | 8th Annual Chrome in the Dome Classic Car & Truck Show
Eagar

Car show, vendors, sock hop, ice cream social, BBQ, 928-333-2123 or 866-733-2123 or www.cruisinarizona.com

04.16.10–04.16.10 | Eat, Drink, & Be Pretty Party
Scottsdale

Food and wine tasting featuring music, live entertainment, dancing and fashion, casual cocktail attire, $60-70, 7-11 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.16.10–04.17.10 | 11th Annual Rotary River Rally
Tempe

Featuring the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta with teams of up to 8 people paddling a 200-yard race course in home-made boats of cardboard, teams compete for best dressed, most spirited, best design, most sought-after, and Titanic award for the most spectacular sinking, benefits the Rotary Clubs of Tempe, free, Fri. preview 4-8 pm, Sat. 9 am - 3 pm, 480-905-5944 or www.rotaryriverrally.com

04.16.10–04.18.10 | 24th Annual ASU Spring Competition Pow Wow
Tempe

Dancing in 23 categories, Native American arts & crafts, Indian fry bread, intertribal dancing, $3-5, Fri 5:30 pm, Sat 11:30 am, Sun 11:30 am, 480-965-5224 or http://powwow.asu.edu

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Brian Mickelsen Memorial Half-Marathon
Cottonwood

10K, 2 mile run/walk, 7:30 am, 928-639-3200 or www.getsetaz.com

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Arvel Bird
Cottonwood

Presented by the Verde Valley Concert Association, 928-639-0636 or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Roots n' Boots Family Rodeo
Queen Creek

480-358-3715 or www.queencreek.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | 10th Annual Wine, Women & Jazz FUNraiser
Scottsdale

Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, fine wine and great jazz, benefits Arizona Women's Partnership, $55-65, 4-6:30 pm, 602-863-9744 or www.azwp.org or www.blacktie-arizona.com/rsvp event code is AZWP

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Annual Pat's Run
Tempe

4.2 miles run, 4.2 miles walk, .42 free kids fun run/walk, all events finish on the 42 yard line of Sun Devil Stadium, includes free entertainment, live local music, food, drinks and a carnival-like kid's area, $30-35, 7 am, 480-507-6754 or www.patsrun.com

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Sabino Canyon Sunset Run
Tucson

7.4 miles from the Visitors Center, 5:45 pm, 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org

04.17.10–04.18.10 | 27th Annual Glendale's Gibson Jazz & Blues Festival
Glendale

Two stages, one of jazz performers and the other showcasing blues bands, also food, craft artisans, wine tasting, children's activities, free, noon - 10 pm, Sun noon - 6 pm, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com

04.17.10–04.18.10 | Chalk It Up! Prescott
Prescott

Individual or group artists, live entertainment, free, 10 am - 4 pm, www.mountainartistsguild.org/links.htm

04.17.10–04.18.10 | Annual Junior Rodeo
Willcox

See the future rodeo champions, www.arizonajuniorrodeo.com

04.17.10–04.17.10 | 6th Annual Gilbert Global Village Festival
Gilbert

A multi-cultural celebration, features a parade of nations, music, dance, arts & crafts, food and sports of a variety of cultures, two stages of  performances, hands on activities & demonstrations, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 480-503-6224 or http://www.ci.gilbert.az.us/parks/gvf.cfm

04.17.10–04.18.10 | SCSC Spring Power Boat Classic
Parker

GN boats, tunnel boats, mini boats compete for points & cash prizes, 7 am - 7 pm, 928 669-6511 or http://parkerareatourism.com

04.17.10–04.18.10 | 16th Annual Arizona Asian Festival
Phoenix

Features ethnic cuisine, arts and crafts, and entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, cultural dances and music from nearly a dozen Asian countries, include Japanese Taiko drums and a fashion show with traditional Asian costumes, Children's Wonderland, crafts for kids, free, Sat 10 am - 7, Sun 10 am - 6 pm, 602-712-8889 or www.aaaa-az.org or www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/heritage.html

04.17.10–04.17.10 | International Migratory Bird Day Festival
Phoenix

Live birds, bird walks, crafts, games, REI binocular clinic and raffled, presented by Rio Salado Habitat and partners Audubon Arizona and Arizona Game and Fish, learn about migratory birds and organizations that support their conservation, free, 9 am – 1 pm, 602-262-6863 or http://www.phoenix.gov/RIOSALADO

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Chef Wine Dinners
Scottsdale

Various restaurants, award winning chefs at some of the Valley's top restaurants offer a four-course meal with rich vintage wines, 6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Great Arizona Picnic
Scottsdale

Food sampling from 50+ of the finest restaurants in the Valley, continuous musical entertainment & Sat "Concert Under the Stars," $10 entry, & $ tasting coupons, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun noon - 6 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | 14th Annual ASU Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival
Tempe

Celebrates the artistic & creative endeavors of individuals with different visions & levels of experience, bring lawn chair or blanket, free, 8 pm, 480-965-2787 or http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest

04.17.10–04.17.10 | 22nd Annual ¡VIVA Tucson! Tejano Music Shootout
Tucson

AZ's premier Tejano music festival, music from regional & national levels, authentic Mexican food, beer tasting garden, social & cultural awareness booths, $20, doors open at 6 pm, 520-882-0018 or http://www.casinodelsol.com/ or www.cplc.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Nature Fest
Wickenburg

Touch a non-venomous snake, go eye-to-eye with a live bird of prey and other wildlife, ideas on recycling and water conservation, guided hike along the Hassayampa River and hands-on activities, $5 adults, kids are free, 9 am - 3 pm, 928-684-2772 or www.nature.org/arizona/preserves

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Buffalo Soldier Historic Sites Tour
Sierra Vista

Learn more about the renowned Buffalo Soldiers, the All-Black unit in the late 1800s through the turn-of-the-Century, reservations required, $12, 11:15 am, 520-417-6960 or 800-288-3861 or http://www.visitsierravista.com

04.17.10–04.18.10 | 18th Annual Oracle Artist Studio Tour
Oracle

More than 60 artists and artisans will present their classic, contemporary, clever, and collectible works at home studios, galleries, and historic-site venues in this well-known artist community, self-guiding map and full artist listing at the tour welcome center, 1880 American Ave., free, 10 am – 4 pm, http://www.oraclestudiotour.com

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Cantemus Spring Concert
Phoenix

Mozart masterpieces including the Coronation Mass, Regina Coeli and Exsultate Jubilate, also a special raffle, $15-20, 7:30 pm, http://www.cantemusaz.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | G.U.P.I. Festival
Flagstaff

Featuring reggae artist Reuben James, 8 pm, 928-526-1580 or www.orpheumpresents.com

04.18.10–04.18.10 | Sons of Orpheus 19th Annual Spring Concert
Tucson

3 pm, 520-206-6986 or www.sonsoforpheus.org

04.18.10–04.18.10 | Best of the Fest
Scottsdale

Featuring prominent Valley chefs each creating a five-course dinner for their two tables of ten, each course is paired with quality wines, $175, 6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.18.10–04.19.10 | Southwest Festival of Beers
Scottsdale

A Beer Garden featuring more than 200 specialty beers and, fun & musical entertainment, $5, Sat noon - 7 pm, Sun noon-6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.18.10–04.18.10 | Wine Country Brunch
Scottsdale

Highlights eight wineries, meet winemakers & experience award-winning food & wine combinations, also a silent auction, cocktail attire, $60, 11 am - 2 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.20.10–04.24.10 | 28th Annual la Frontera International Mariachi Conference
Tucson

Tucson's largest cultural event with educational workshops in mariachi & folklorico dancing, Participant Showcase, Espectacular Concert, and Garibaldi Fiesta, $, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org

04.21.10–04.23.10 | Student Workshops
Tucson

Students of all ages are invited to sign up for traditional classes taught by professional mariachi musicians and baile folklorico instructors, part of the International Mariachi Conference, $, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org

04.22.10–04.22.10 | Participant Showcase
Tucson

Students that take part in the mariachi and baile folklorico workshops have the opportunity to strut their stuff, glimpse into the future of mariachi and baile folklorico, part of the International Mariachi Conference, $10, 7 pm, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org

04.22.10–04.25.10 | 12th Annual Desert Storm Charity Poker Run
Lake Havasu City

See some of the fastest, most impressive boats to grace the wave, the evens include a show and shine on Main Street on 4/23, view the boats up close and take a look at the massive motors putting out thousands of horsepower, talk to the drivers, www.lakeracerllc.com

04.22.10–04.25.10 | Verde Valley Nature & Birding Festival
Cottonwood

Field trips, local tours, workshops & seminars, educational activities for kids, exhibits, key-note speaker, entertainment, $10+, 5:30 am - 9 pm, 928-282-2202 or www.birdyverde.org

04.22.10–04.25.10 | Canyon Day Open Show Rodeo & Fair
Whiteriver

http://www.canyondayrodeo.com/home

04.22.10–05.02.10 | One Mo' Time
Phoenix

Spirited musical revue brings back the great era of Black vaudeville by recreating a night at the great Lyric Theatre in New Orleans, also a tribute to the dances and dancers of the time, by Black Theatre Troupe, $12-29.50, 602-258-8128 or www.blacktheatretroupe.org

04.22.10–04.25.10 | Region VII All-Arabian Horse Show
Scottsdale

700 Arabian horses from across the Southwest compete in English & Western events

04.22.10–04.22.10 | Baaba Maal
Scottsdale

Senegalese master renowned for his fiery performances fusing funk, rock and blues with traditional West African beats and melodies, $44, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

04.22.10–04.25.10 | The Alexander String Quartet and Guests
Scottsdale

Joined by four special guests the group performs a pair of all-Brahms programs, $39-59, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

04.23.10–04.23.10 | 12th Annual Desert Storm Poker Run
Lake Havasu City

On the water poker run, www.lakeracerllc.com or www.golakehavasu.com

04.23.10–04.23.10 | The Espectacular Concert
Tucson

The best mariachi musicians performing before standing room crowds, this year's performers are Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Cobre and Pedro Fernandez

04.23.10–04.25.10 | 5th Annual Benson Bluegrass in the Park
Benson

Workshops, jams, vendors, $15-25, 520-586-2842 or www.arizonaoldtimefiddlers.org or www.bensonvisitorcenter.com or www.bensonchamberaz.com

04.23.10–04.25.10 | Charles Mingus Hometown Jazz Festival
Nogales

Includes a free concert on Fri. night, special Buffalo Soldier presentation, jazz for Kids and jazz for adults sessions, arts & crafts, kids games, art exhibit, Charles Mingus Film Festival, Big Band Gala Concert, margarita jazz brunch, www.mingusproject.com

04.23.10–04.25.10 | 7th Annual Desert Ice Bonspiel
Scottsdale

24 curling teams from Canada and the U.S. will participate in the tournament, www.coyotescurling.com

04.23.10–04.25.10 | 27th Annual Ann Boyd Wade Fine Art & Photography Show
Willcox

Artists show and sell their works, judged event, two new entry divisions this year include digital art and digital art photography, free, 520-508-2221 or www.willcoxart.org

04.23.10–05.09.10 | The Foreigner
Peoria

Set in resort-style fishing lodge in rural Georgia, the comedy revolves around tow of its guests, Charlie Baker and Englishman Staff Sergeant Froggy LeSueur, 623-815-7930 or www.theaterworks.org

04.23.10–05.30.10 | Phantom
Peoria

Developed in the early 1980s by Tony Award-winners Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit, the Yeston/Kopit Phantom - like Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera - was based on Gaston Leroux's immortal tale of a desperate young man, born and raised in the catacombs under the Paris Opera House, and the girl whom he adores, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com

04.23.10–04.25.10 | 14th Annual Open Golf Tournament
Parker

Sponsored by Blue Water Resort & Casino, http://parkerareatourism.com

04.23.10–04.25.10 | 7th Annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival
Scottsdale

Eclectic music festival promoting a community gathering and a charity benefit amidst RV & tent camping, a host of great acts with several Grammy winners among them, delectable food, A Kid's Zone, a marketplace, silent auction, benefits The Golden Gate Community Center and Phoenix Day Child and Family Learning Center, $, Fri gates open at noon, Sat. 10 am, 602-343-0453 or www.mmmf.net

04.23.10–04.25.10 | 5th Annual Railroad Days
Winslow

Includes a model railroad exhibit, vendors, railroad documentary, http://home.comcast.net/~tucsonntrak/ASWMRR/ASWMRR_Info_Overflow.html

04.23.10–04.23.10 | 10th Annual Rock the Zoo (formerly ZooBrew)
Phoenix

Beverage sampling from more than 30 breweries, wineries and national distributors, live music from a nationally-recorded band, must be 21 years-old to attend, $75, 7-11 pm, 602-273-1341 or www.phoenixzoo.org

04.23.10–04.24.10 | Debut of the Women’s Senior National Invitational
Tucson

A unique two-day event format, attracting 18 top Legends of the LPGA, the sixth event on The Legends Tour, features practice rounds on the 23, a Legends Pro-Am on the Catalina Course the 23rd and an 18-hole Legends Shootout on the 24th, www.thelegendstour.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 15th Annual Desert Foothills Land Trust Sonoran Symphony
Cave Creek

Symphonic Cowboy Western music, the Symphony of the Southwest, silent auction, gourmet dinner, $250, 480-488-6131 or www.dflt.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 32nd Annual Blessing of the Vine Festival
Elgin

Ministers and priests bless the grape vines to foster a bountiful crop at harvest time, free wine glass and samples, live music, dancing, $10, horseback riding also available throughout the day, 11 am - 4 pm, 520-455-5893 or www.sonoitavineyards.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Arbor Day Celebration
Flagstaff

Guided tour of the gardens at 11 am and 1 pm, learn about the trees and shrubs that are native to northern Arizona, live birds of prey demonstrations at noon and 2 pm, learn about tree planting techniques, free, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 6th Annual Salsa Festival
Maricopa

Salsa, guacamole and bean dip competition, live music, a beer and margarita garden, free tortilla chips, kids zone, junior salsa bar and salsa lessons for everyone, $1,000 for the best overall salsa, also an artist's alley, free, 5-9 pm, 520-568-9098 or520-568-9573 or www.maricopasalsafestival.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 20th Annual 2010 Zane Grey Highline 50 Mile Trail Race
Payson

Beautiful, challenging and unique trail run, the trail lies entirely in the Tonto National Forest and runs from just south of Pine to several miles east of the town of Christopher Creek, designated a National Recreation Trail in 1979, a scenic and historic trail, 5 am, www.zanegrey50.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 18th Annual Beeline Cruise-In and Car Show
Payson

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beeline Highway, includes a car cruise, raffles, a 50-50 drawing, judging, music, poker walk, vendors, trophies, 10 am - 4 pm 928-472-3236 or 928-595-1980 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Phoenix Children's Chorus Dinner Gala
Phoenix

Including Chinese dragon, ribbon dancers and entertainment from the local Chinese community, $125, 602-534-3788 or www.phoenixchildrenschorus.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Whiskey Off Road Mountain Bike Event
Prescott

Endurance mountain bike including technical single track, smooth fire roads and quality climbing with great views, 15-, 25- & 50-miles, at the end is a community concert, www.epicrides.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 26th Annual My Nana's Salsa Challenge
Tempe

Fund-raiser for Hemophilia Assn, 80+ competitors prepare fresh salsa on-site in either the mild or hot category, salsas, featuring restaurants, businesses and individuals, sampling contest, Margarita Mix-Off, live bands, Kids Funzone, music, $8-10, 12 and under are free, 11 am - 6 pm, 602-955-3947 or www.salsachallenge.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | The Fiesta de Garibaldi
Tucson

A traditional re-creation of the sights and sounds of the Garibaldi Plaza in Mexico City, features daylong party on two stages, with live mariachi music and baile folklorico acts from all over the Southwest, Mexican food and arts-and-crafts vendors, $5, 10 am - 10 pm, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Spring Cross Country Classic
Tucson

5K, mainly on dirt trails, features a challenging two-loop course with rolling hills through the desert, separate races for men and women, 7:30 am, 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org

04.24.10–04.25.10 | 12th Annual Napa Auto Parts Monster Truck Nationals
Chandler

Monster trucks, drag racing, jet cars, show and shine, 602-268-0200 or www.firebirdraceway.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 19th Annual Earth Day Festival
Bisbee

Environmental booths, arts & crafts, solar demonstrations, live entertainment, children's activities, natural foods, traditional Maypole and Earth Day parade, 11 am - 5 pm, 520-432-3554 or 866-224-7233 or www.discoverbisbee.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Prescott Valley Pronghorn Golf Classic
Dewey

7:30 am, 928-772-8857 or www.pvchamber.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Dog-Friendly Vineyard Party
Elgin

For the people - vineyard tours, wine tasting, snacks, discounted wine purchases; for the canine guests – treats, ball-tossing and kiddie pool splashing, photos, contest with prizes, $15/person, dogs are free, 3:30-5 pm, 520-455-5499, www.canelohillswinery.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Annual Page Attacks Trash/Earth Day
Page

Clean up Page, Lake Powell and the Navajo Nation, entertainment and BBQ for those who volunteer, free, 928-645-6224 or 928-645-2741 or www.pagelakepowelltourism.com

04.24.10–04.25.10 | Santa Cruz County Horse Races
Sonoita

Live Quarter Horse and thoroughbred races with simulcast wagering from Turf Paradise and the Kentucky Derby, $3, gates open at 10:30 am, post time is 1 pm, 520-455-5553 or www.sonoitafairgrounds.com

April 2010 | 2010 Living History Program
Tucson

18th century soldiering, demos, games for kids, docent tours, storyteller, try on 18th century clothing, free, 10 am - 3 pm, www.tucsonpresidiotrust.org/calendar.html

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 25th Annual Chevy Showdown
Tucson

Presented by the Classic Chevy Club of Tucson, includes show and shine, T-shirt, goody bags and award, benefits Community Food Bank of Tucson, open to all pre1973 Chevrolet cars and trucks, 520-721-9541 or www.classicchevycluboftucson.com

April 2010 | 28th Annual Festival of the Sun, Solar Potluck and Exhibition
Tucson

Exhibits & demonstrations of all types of solar energy devices including ovens, cookers, water heaters, photo-voltaics, solar-powered music, children's activities, promotes the development & use of solar energy, 10 am, 520-328-5798 or www.azstateparks.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 4th Annual Hwy 68 Classic/Custom Car & Bike Show
Golden Valley

Cars & bikes, free entry swap meet, vendors, food, music & prizes, kid's corner, 9 am - 4 pm, 928-565-3311 or www.goldenvalleychamber.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Family Fun Day – National Astronomy Day
Peoria

Activities include arts & crafts, games, movies, tours, and simulated space shuttle launch, $4-6, 623-322-2001 or http://www.azchallenger.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | R. Carlos Nakai, William Eaton and Will Clipman, aka The Wilde Boys in Concert
Tucson

A summit meeting of master musicians, $20-25, 7 pm, 520-879-3925 or http://www.vtota.org/publicevents

04.25.10–04.25.10 | 24th Holualoa Annual Tour of the Tucson Mountains
Tucson

100K or 50K bicycle tour around perimeter of the Tucson Mountains, 4- mile & 1/4 mile kids fun rides, traffic control, support stations, medallions to all finishers, $55 registration, 7 am, 520-745-2033 or www.perimeterbicycling.com

04.26.10–04.27.10 | 10th Annual Chandler Jazz Festival
Chandler

More than 120 musicians, and 20 hours of performances scheduled, all performances are free except the special engagement, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 1-10 pm, Sun 1-4:30 pm, 480-782-2735 or www.visitchandler.com

04.28.10–05.02.10 | 44th Annual Verde Valley Fair
Cottonwood

Old time fair, free entertainment, carnival, livestock show & sale, fine art, homemaking arts, crafts, horticulture & floriculture, $4-10, 928-634-3290 or http://verdevalleyfair.com

04.29.10–05.01.10 | Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix

American Masters: Copland, Barber & Adams, Michael Christie, conductor, 7:30 pm, 11 am, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

04.29.10–05.02.10 | To Gillian on her 37th Birthday
Mesa

Begins as a simple dramatization of its hero's obsessive mourning and loss, and gradually expands to become a richer form of family drama, $10-15, 480-461-7170 or www.mc.maricopa.edu/community/outback

04.29.10–05.16.10 | World Premiere-The Second City Does Arizona, or Close but Saguaro
Phoenix

A no-holds-barred world premiere comedy revue all about us, The Second City is turning their photo radar on the Grand Canyon State, and aiming their tee-shots at the land of prairie dogs and snow birds" joining the troupe of expert Chicago comedians to create a comedy about the special challenges of the high life in the low desert, 602-256-6995 or www.aztheatreco.org

04.29.10–04.29.10 | 23rd Annual Gilbert Gold Golf Classic
Gilbert

Fundraiser for the chamber, $90, 6:30 am, 480-897-0056 or 480-926-6003 or www.gilbertaz.com

04.30.10–05.01.10 | Spring Dance Collection
Phoenix

Drama, 7:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

April 2010 | Northern Arizona Book Festival
Flagstaff

April 2010 | Home & Garden Expo & Carnival
Kingman

April 2010 | Music in the Park
Oracle

April 2010 | 21st Annual Dinner on the Desert
Phoenix

04.30.10–05.02.10 | 27th Annual Answer to the Challenge
Phoenix

3-day bike ride to Strawberry via Payson, Camp Verde to Jerome & Mingus Mountain to Prescott, http://www.pmbcaz.org/theanswer.html

04.30.10–04.30.10 | 5th Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Classic
Scottsdale

Endorsed by the Southwest Section of the PGA, 7 am registration, 8 am shotgun start, signature fundraiser for Animal Assisted Therapy Program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, includes breakfast, Tee-gift, golf, lunch, silent auction & awards, $275, 602-469-5666 or http://www.cbre.com/swingforekidsgolfclassic

April 2010 | Spring Family Celebration
Queen Creek

April 2010 | The Arizona Folklore Preserve Pressents
Sierra Vista

April 2010 | Astronomy Open House
Tempe

April 2010 | 40th Annual Dine College Pow Wow
Tsaile

April 2010 | Easter Sunrise Service
Tucson

April 2010 | 3rd Annual Mother Earth Gathering
Cameron

04.30.10–05.02.10 | 23rd Annual Route 66 Fun Run
Oatman

140 mile road rally of approx. 800 vehicles of all descriptions & ages on the longest remaining stretch of historic Rt. 66, open to all vehicles, Saturday the parade of vehicles leaves Seligman, festivities include the Show-N-Shine, music, dancing, cruise nites, food and fun, overnight in Kingman before continuing to Topock for awards, raffle and farewell ceremony, 928-753-5001 or www.azrt66.com 

04.30.10–05.02.10 | Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show
Phoenix

1100 exhibits, includes the Green Showcase with green products and services, Uniquely Green Landscapes, 7th annual Student Interior Design competition, furniture expo, Flower Market and design, how-to seminars, international wine tasting, gardening seminars, and specialty products marketplace, $2-5, Fri-Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com

April 2010 | 23rd Annual Route 66 Fun Run
Seligman

04.30.10–05.02.10 | A Taste of Greece
Tempe

Greek dancing, music, food & fun, performances by costumed Greek dancers, Greek wine tasting, carnival rides, $2, Fri. &  Sat. 11 am - 11 pm, Sun. 11 am - 7 pm, 480-899-3330 or http://atasteofgreeceaz.webs.com

04.30.10–04.30.10 | Marcus Roberts Trio
Scottsdale

His highly innovative and original piano style reflects his passion for great music of every genre, from the masters of jazz and classical music to his mother’s gospel singing, $39, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

04.30.10–05.01.10 | Cinco de Mayo Tex-Mex-Fest
Globe

Featuring the bands “Tierra” and Little Joe y La Familia” amongst others, also games run by the Arizona Diamondbacks, 50 vendors from traditional Mexican food to jewelry and art, Ballet Folklorico, limited tickets, $30/1-day or $50/2-day pass, www.city-of-globe.ticketleap.com/texmexfest2010 or http://ticketleap.com

05.01.10–05.01.10 | Amazing Grace 11
Phoenix

The Phoenix Chorale takes a musical trip from Appalachia to the Great Plains with a little bit of Americana including spirituals, shapenotes, hymns, bluegrass and more, includes a world premiere of composer-in-residence Ola Gieilo, 7:30 pm, pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.phoenixchorale.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | Music of Fame and Fortune - the Stage and Screen
Mesa

Songs from operatic greats such as Puccini and Verde and America's most popular forms of entertainment, including music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Bernstein and Sondheim, $12-15, 7:30 pm, 480-305-4538 or www.sonorandesertchorale.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | Zoo Fest
Window Rock

At the only tribal zoo in the U.S., learn about animals and plants native to the Navajo Nation, tour a Hogan, purchase handmade arts and crafts, for the kids: face-paining, zoo games, inflatable games, door prize, free, 9 am - 6 pm, 928-871-6574 or www.navajofishandwildlife.org/nnzoo.htm

05.01.10–05.08.10 | 10th Annual Fiesta de las Aves
Bisbee

Annual birding festival held in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, includes birding tours in Southeastern Arizona and Northern Sonora, Mexico, birding seminars and birding vendors, owl prowls, lake walks, 520-432-1388 or www.sabo.org

05.01.10–05.02.10 | Salt River Canyon Bike Ride
Globe

65 miles per day, great scenery, major climbs for experienced riders, Globe to Show Low and back, www.bikegaba.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | 3rd Annual Celebrate Wildlife Day
Grand Canyon

Learn about regional wildlife and the work of wildlife biologists, indoor and outdoor programs about wildlife and wildlife studies, exhibits, touch tables, informal activities, 10 am - 9 pm, 928-638-7958 or www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/wildlife-day.htm

05.01.10–05.01.10 | Jerome Art Walk
Jerome

Visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm, www.jeromeartwalk.com

May 2010 | Havasu 95 Speedway Special Event - Night of Destruction
Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu's first waterless boat race, demolition derby and other exciting "destruction" events plus fireworks show, 7 pm, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com

05.01.10–05.02.10 | APBA PWC Watercross National Tour
Parker

APBA PWC Watercross National Tour - Blue Water Resort & Casino, http://parkerareatourism.com

05.01.10–05.01.10 | ABC Desert Classic Century
Phoenix

Century & metric century cycling rides, www.azbikeclub.com

05.01.10–05.01.10 | 31st Annual Whiskey Row Marathon
Prescott

Considered one of the most difficult in the U.S., panoramic views of Northern AZ, from 5,280 to 7,000 ft. in first 7 miles, also half marathon, 10K run, 10K judged racewalk, 2 mile fun run/walk, 6 am, 928-445-7221 or www.prescottymca.org

05.01.10–05.02.10 | 33rd Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party
Scottsdale

Featuring 25 national jazz artists, $185/weekend badge including Sunday lunch, Sat. day $50, Sat. evening $50, Sun. $90, Sat noon – 4:30 pm, and 8 pm – midnight, Sun 11 am – 7 pm, 480-948-7993 or http://www.paradisevalleyjazz.com

05.01.10–05.02.10 | 25th Annual Tucson Folk Festival
Tucson

Nationally known headline acts each evening, as well as local and regional musicians, and workshops, a gospel sing-along, a children's' show, and food and crafts booths, free, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - pm, 520-792-6481 or www.tkma.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | 40th Annual Yarnell Daze
Yarnell

Parade, antique cars, horses, fine arts show & sale, petting zoo, car show, helicopter rides, children's activities, food, free, www.y-pvchamber.com

05.01.10–05.01.10 | Rodders Day
Tucson

Tucson Street Rod Association showcases more than 250 hot rod cars, including gleaming examples of Detroit's finest old cars with new engines, free, 8 am - 3pm, 520-624-5004 or http://www.fourthavenue.org

05.01.10–05.02.10 | The Barber of Seville
Tucson

Arizona Opera presents "The Barber of Seville" by Gioachino Rossini, the story of Count Almaviva and his efforts to win the beautiful Rosina, $16-$100, Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm, 520-293-4336 or www.azopera.org

05.01.10–05.02.10 | Reveille on Broadway
Tucson

Reveille Men's Chorus, Tucson's internationally recognized men's chorus, presents a concert of Broadway show tunes, $10-$20, Sat 8 pm, Sun 3pm, 520-304-1758 or www.reveillemenschorus.org

05.01.10–05.30.10 | The Son of the Sheik
Tucson

The Gaslight Theatre presents a family-friendly musical-melodrama spoof about a Sheik that battles the evil Wazir and his ruthless cohorts as he tries to save his lady fair, $7.95-$17.95, Tues/Wed/Thurs 7pm. Fri/Sat 6:30 & 9pm, Sun 3pm & 7pm, Closed Mon, 520-886-9428, www.thegaslighttheatre.com

05.01.10–05.01.10 | Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Scottsdale

A world-class big band bringing a modern, provocative twist t othe classic jazz and blues of the 1940s and ‘50s, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $25, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | An Evening with David Sedaris
Scottsdale

Master satirist with a penchant for the absurd and politically incorrect, $54, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

05.02.10–05.02.10 | Music of Fame and Fortune - the Stage and Screen
Paradise Valley

05.02.10–05.02.10 | Amazing Grace 11
Paradise Valley

The Phoenix Chorale takes a musical trip from Appalachia to the Great Plains with a little bit of Americana including spirituals, shapenotes, hymns, bluegrass and more, includes a world premiere of composer-in-residence Ola Gieilo, 3 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.phoenixchorale.org

05.02.10–07.04.10 | Summer Concerts in the Park
Scottsdale

Live performances, variety of local bands, train & carousel, free, 7:30-9 pm, 480-312-2312 or www.therailroadpark.com

05.02.10–05.02.10 | 29th Annual Cinco de Mayo 10K Fitness Fiesta
Tucson

Southern Arizona Roadrunners presents Tucson's largest and most scenic 10K, winds its way through Starr Pass in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains, run or walk the course, post-race refreshments, $25-35, 7 am, 520-299-5215 or 520-326-9383 or http://www.azroadrunners.org/races/detail/cinco

05.04.10–05.04.10 | Tuesday Morning Music Concerts
Scottsdale

This week featuring Jazz Piano Trio with faculty artists Mike Kocour, piano; Dom Moio, drums, Justin Brotman, bass, performances and commentary, bring a donation to a food bank, co-presented with the ASU School of Music, free, but RSVP by 9/29, 10:30 am, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

05.05.10–05.05.10 | Joe Garcia & Friends
Scottsdale

This exuberant band features lively Latin jazz and Brazilian compositions, co-presented with Jazz in AZ, $20-25, 7:30 pm, 480-596-2660 or www.asukerr.com

05.05.10–05.06.10 | Jazz & Classical Ensembles Concert
Phoenix

7:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

05.05.10–05.09.10 | 4th Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival
Sedona

Featuring Grammy-nominated Tony Trischka, perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world, 928-204-2415 or www.ChamberMusicSedona.org

05.05.10–05.05.10 | Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Clarkdale

With Mariachis, margaritas and Mexican food, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

05.05.10–05.09.10 | AZ Reining Horse Show
Scottsdale

Affiliate Show #2 & #3, reining is a judged event requiring competitors to complete one of ten approved patterns in an arena, patterns include large and small circles of various speeds, flying lead changes, 360 degree spins in place, roll backs, and sliding stops, judging is based on degree of difficulty and the ease and finesse with which each maneuver is completed, 480-312-6802 or http://www.azreining.com

05.05.10–05.05.10 | Chamber Music at the Library
Sedona

A preview of the Sedona Bluegrass Festival 2010 and meet Tony Trischka and Territory in an intimate, informal performance, requested admission is two cans of non-perishable food or $5 per person to benefit the Sedona Community Food Bank, 7 pm, 928-204-2415 or www.chambermusicsedona.org

05.06.10–05.06.10 | Arizona Biltmore's Winemaker Dinner
Phoenix

Menu of four to six courses, with a complementary wine poured with each course, a representative from the featured winery, creative displays of designer jewelry, this week features Rombauer Vineyards, Napa Valley, $125, 7 pm, 800-950-0086 or www.arizonabiltmore.com.

05.07.10–07.11.10 | Agnes of God
Scottsdale

Part of the Actor's Cafe Productions, this drama comes to the stage as science, religion, logic and faith collide head-on, challenges our ideas about faith, reason, mystery, miracles, sacrifice and redemption, age appropriate for teens and older, $22-25, 7:30 & 2 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

05.07.10–05.07.10 | First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff

Free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net or www.culturalpartners.org

05.07.10–05.07.10 | Huachuca Astronomy Club Public Star Party
Hereford

View through member's telescopes (large & small) or bring your own, excellent outing for families and school age children welcome, 7 pm weather permitting, 520-366-5788 or www.hacastronomy.com

05.07.10–05.09.10 | 8th Annual Cruisin' Lake Powell Car Show
Page

Car show, BBQ, dance, contest, and evening cruise along Lake Shore Drive, 928-645-1118

05.07.10–05.07.10 | Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series
Phoenix

Premier musicians, this week features Dave Riley and the Juke Joint Blues Band, blues, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

05.07.10–05.07.10 | Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix

Self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm, 602-256-7539 or www.artlinkphoenix.com

05.07.10–05.08.10 | 13th Annual Rod and Custom Show
Prescott

1959 and older rods, customs, classics, antiques and specialty vehicles, goodie bag, raffle ticket, T-shirt, presented by Mountain Top Street Rodders, 928-776-9955 or www.cruisinarizona.com

 

 

05.07.10–05.09.10 | Phoenix Symphony Pops Concert
Phoenix

Beatles & Friends: Sounds of the 60’s, with Michael Krajewski, $26-76, 8 & 2 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org

05.07.10–05.09.10 | 8th Annual Page/Lake Powell Cruisin’
Page

All classes of cars & motorcycles, food, live music, contests, Fri cruise along Lake Shore Drive, 928-645-2741 or  http://www.pagechamber.com

05.07.10–05.07.10 | Space Day at Pima Air & Space Museum
Tucson

Pima Air & Space Museum invites children of all ages to visit its Space Gallery and participate in hands-on Activities focused on exploring aerodynamics, rocket science, and living and working in space, free with museum admission, 1-4pm, 520-574-0462 or  www.pimaair.org

05.07.10–05.07.10 | Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars perform world music
Tucson

Band members escaped the horrific violence of Sierra Leone's civil war, landed in a West African refugee camp and formed a band to keep their spirits up and their hopes alive, $21 -$24, 7pm doors / 8pm show time, 520-740-1000 or www.rialtotheatre.com/

05.08.10–05.08.10 | 2nd Saturday Art & Antique Walk
Cottonwood

Art galleries, special exhibits, shopping, music, 1- 8 pm, www.oldtown.org

05.08.10–05.09.10 | Flagstaff Frenzy
Flagstaff

Mountain bike race, Short Track racing, free kids race, Light & Motion sponsored night ride led by Dejay Birtch, potluck dinner hosted by MBAA, Point Series XC Race #6, (Free entry for all mothers), www.mbaa.net

05.08.10–05.08.10 | Native American Arts Auction
Ganado

More than 400 items including Hopi pottery, katsina dolls, baskets and sash belts, Navajo baskets, rugs, pottery and paintings, free, vendors also offer food and arts and crafts, 9 am preview, noon auction, daylight savings time, 928-755-3475 or www.friendsofhubbell.org or www.nps.gov/hutr

05.08.10–05.08.10 | 7th Annual Historic Route 66 Race for Hospice
Kingman

10K & 5K, benefits Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation, $15-25, 7:30 am, 928-757-0664 or www.azkrmc.com

05.08.10–05.08.10 | 48th Annual Mayer Daze Celebration
Mayer

Parade at 10 am, Pit BBQ at 11 am, craft booths, craft booths, carnival games, car show, climbing wall, at 8 pm a dance featuring Miles of Country, 928-632-9193

05.08.10–05.08.10 | 5h Annual Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament
Parker

Parker Police Department fundraiser, supports Christmas for Children program, http://parkerareatourism.com

05.08.10–05.08.10 | 15th Annual Payson Wildlife Fair
Payson

Wildlife-based activities, parents and kids can fish, play games and get a close-up look at wildlife, coop between the Arizona Game and Fish Dept., Mogollon Sporting Assn, US Forest Service & Parks & Rec., free, 10 am, 928-947-5242 ext 7 or www.paysonparks.com or www.paysonrimcountry.com

05.08.10–05.09.10 | 24th Annual Mountain Artists Guild Fine Arts & Crafts Spring Festival
Prescott

170 artists & crafters from around the country, art work includes painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art, woodworking, weaving and metal art, artists demonstrations, music, free, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org

05.08.10–05.08.10 | 6th Annual Prescott Highland Games
Prescott

By Prescott Area Celtic Society, a wide array of musicians, Scottish and Highland dancing, pipe bands, British food and drink, handmade crafts, sheepdog demonstrations, Scottish athletic competitions, genealogy tent, massed bands and march of clans, $10-12, 9 am –7 pm, http://prescotthighlandgames.com/

05.08.10–05.09.10 | Fiesta de la Primavera
St. David

150+ arts & crafts booths, BBQ & ethnic food, entertainment, raffles, museum, gift shop, $2/car, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 520-720-4642 or www.holytrinitymonastery.org

05.08.10–05.08.10 | Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis
Tucson

Benefits Southwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, www.ccfa.org

05.08.10–05.08.10 | Solas & Bearfoot
Scottsdale

Internationally acclaimed Celtic band with unique fusion of traditional Irish, folk and country melodies, jazzy improvisations and global rhythms, part of the Desert Sky Outdoor Concert Series, $25, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

05.08.10–05.09.10 | Grand Canyon Railway Presents: National Train Day
Williams

Amtrak celebrated the first national train day in 2008 to raise awareness of the vital role rail plays in our nation’s transportation system, the Grand Canyon Railway will celebrate this year with lots of train activities including special locomotive tours, model train layouts, train photo exhibits and the running of the Cataract Creek Rambler Steam Engine, these 45-minute rides will run 8 times a day, $10-15, http://www.thetrain.com

05.09.10–05.09.10 | Amazing Grace 11
Sun City

The Phoenix Chorale takes a musical trip from Appalachia to the Great Plains with a little bit of Americana including spirituals, shapenotes, hymns, bluegrass and more, includes a world premiere of composer-in-residence Ola Gieilo, 3 pm, 602-253-2224 or www.phoenixchorale.org

05.09.10–05.09.10 | Annual Mother's Day Lunch and Concert with Esteban
Phoenix

$50 concert only, $85 concert & lunch, 11 am – 1 pm, or 4-6 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

05.10.10–05.10.10 | Student Film Festival
Phoenix

7:30 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

05.13.10–05.15.10 | KABAM! Kingman Area Books are Magic Festival
Kingman

Authors and others will be presenting and signing their books, also local authors from the region, clowns, music, entertainment, vendors, 10 am - 4 pm, http://kingmantourism.org/ or www.kingmankabam.org/

05.14.10–05.14.10 | Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo
Payson

Parade Saturday morning, gates open at 5 pm, rodeo begins at 7 pm, 928-474-9440 or 928-474-4515 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

05.15.10–05.16.10 | 45th Annual Home & Historic Building Tour
Jerome

4-8 homes & 2-4 historic public buildings, homes range from Victorians on Company Hill to renovated miner's shacks, also an art exhibition featuring the works of Jerome artists & photographic display from the Jerome Historical Society Archives, self-paced, continuous shuttle service, $6-12, 9 am - 3 pm, 928-634-2900 or 928-634-5477 or www.jeromechamber.com

05.15.10–05.16.10 | 27th Annual Western Outdoor news Lake Havasu Striper Derby
Lake Havasu City

2/person teams, $100,000 in prizes, the largest of its kind anywhere in the west, perfect for novice and family teams, entry includes event shirt & hat, team goodie bag, Sat. BBQ & beach part and Sunday awards ceremony, 714-546-4370 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.wonbass.com

05.15.10–05.15.10 | Bluewater Resort & Casino Gran Prix
Parker

The superstar of Gran Prix races, points of motorcycles, quads & UTV's, http://parkerareatourism.com

05.15.10–05.15.10 | Aero Fair
Payson

Pancake breakfast, enjoy airplane riedes, a display of vintage aircraft, vintage and classic cars, food and craft vendors, free, 7:30 am - 2 pm, 928-472-4748 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

05.15.10–05.15.10 | Ponies of the Americas Horse Show
Scottsdale

Ponies of the Americas Horse Show - WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.poac.org or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

05.15.10–05.16.10 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

Between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too, 928-284-9627 or http://www.bellrockartshows.com/

05.15.10–05.15.10 | 11th Annual Ironwood Festival
Tucson

A celebration of the Ironwood Forest, from the National Monument to the backyards of Northwest Tucson, live critters, trail walks and educational activities for the family, free, 8 am – noon, 520-744-0004 or http://www.tucsonaudubon.org/

05.15.10–05.15.10 | 11th Annual Great Fort Apache Heritage Reunion - "Gathering of the People"
Whiteriver

Fort Apache Historic Park, features Apache song and dance competition, "Battle of the Crown Dancers", 5K run/walk, trail hike, demonstrators, vendors, exhibits and Fort Apache walking tours, 10 am - 5 pm, 928-338-3849 or www.fortapachearizona.org

05.15.10–05.15.10 | Buffalo Soldier Historic Sites Tour
Sierra Vista

Learn more about the renowned Buffalo Soldiers, the All-Black unit in the late 1800s through the turn-of-the-Century, reservations required, $12, 11:15 am, 520-417-6960 or 800-288-3861 or http://www.visitsierravista.com

05.15.10–05.15.10 | Twilight Tour of Jewish History Museum
Tucson

Built in 1910, the Jewish History Museum (Historic Stone Avenue Temple) was the first Jewish house of worship established in the Arizona Territory; located in the downtown Tucson area within the Barrio Libre National Historic Area, free, 7pm, 520-670-9073 or http://www.jewishhistorymuseum.org/home

05.15.10–05.15.10 | Carrie Underwood in Concert
Tucson

The Tucson Convention Center Arena hosts Carrie Underwood's "Play on Tour" with special guests Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia, $35-$55, 7:30 pm, 800-745-3000 or www.tucsonstyle.com/events/EventDetail.aspx?ID=104597&Affil=tcc

05.15.10–05.29.10 | Main Street Farmers Market and Art Walk
Show Low

Featuring local produce growers, food product producers, artisans and craftspeople, Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, 928-521-9284 or http://www.pinetop-lakeside.com/

05.16.10–05.16.10 | Tempe International Triathlon; Rio Salado Sprint Triathlon
Tempe

Olympic Distance: swim 1500 meters, bike 40 km, run 10 km; Sprint Distance: swim 400 meters, bike 20K, run 5K, 6:30 am, best pros in the world compete from more than $10,000 in prize money and valuable Olympic points, post race party with live music, www.trifind.net/nf/az.html or www.tucsonracing.com

05.16.10–05.16.10 | 5000 Run/Walk
Tucson

Pancake flat, fast 5K run, the USAT&F State 5K Championship, benefits Pima Community College Cross Country Team, $25, 7 am, 520-326-9383 or www.azroadrunners.org

05.16.10–05.16.10 | Tucson Boys Chorus Pops Concert
Tucson

Legendary Tucson Boys Chorus performs light Pops repertoire, $15-$18, 3 & 7:30 pm, 520-296-6277 or www.boyschorus.org

05.19.10–05.19.10 | 19th Annual Flavors of Phoenix 2010
Phoenix

Featuring 30 of the top chefs from across the state of Arizona, $350, 6 pm, benefits the American Liver Foundation, 602-953-1800 or www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/arizona/

05.21.10–06.20.10 | Aladdin, Jr.
Scottsdale

Part of the Children's Theatre Productions, stage adaptation of the Disney hit, filled with magic, mayhem and flying carpet rides, for all ages, $12-15, 7:30, 1 & 3 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

05.21.10–05.23.10 | Bisbee Gem and Mineral Show
Bisbee

Gems and mineral s from many regions, free, 9 am – 5 pm, 520-432-2217 or www.discoverbisbee.com or www.queenminetour.com

05.22.10–05.22.10 | Sunchaser Challenge
Lake Havasu City

This unique fundraiser includes four challenges, one in each time zone in mainland U.S., teams and individuals cycle, run and kayak whilst facing fun and challenging obstacles, benefits endangered species, (other locations include Lake Saranac, NY, Lake Geneva, WI, Lake Tahoe, CA), www.sunchaserchallenge.com

05.22.10–05.22.10 | 25th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Phoenix

Including all 200 members as the perform audience favorites and unusual gems from the choral repertoire, include Chinese entertainment, $12.50-22.50, 7 pm, 602-534-3788 or www.phoenixchildrenschorus.org

05.22.10–05.23.10 | Williams Finale
williams

Mountain bike race, Williams Fat Boy Crit and state Series awards banquet, free kids race, Light & Motion sponsored night ride led by Dejay Birtch, potluck dinner hosted by MBAA, Point Series XC Race #7, (Free entry for all mothers), www.mbaa.net

May 2010 | A Midsummer Night's Dream
Tucson

Ballet Tucson presents Shakespeare's tender play featuring Oberon, Titania, and Puck, set to Mendelssohn's impressive score, $22-$37, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, 800-745-3000 or www.ballettucson.org

05.27.10–05.30.10 | The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged
Phoenix

The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged - Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts, (18401 N. 32nd St. 85032), 7:30 & 2 pm, 602-787-7738 or www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

05.27.10–05.30.10 | Phoenix Cactus Comicon
Mesa

Phoenix Cactus Comicon - Mesa Convention Center, www.phoenixcomicon.com

05.29.10–05.30.10 | 20th Annual Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture
Flagstaff

After a four year hiatus, the A:shiwi people will share Zuni language, lifeways and traditional dances and flute played, see weavers, inlay jewelers, fetish carvers and painters, exotic stone, shell and antler will be carved into Zuni animal fetishes of the six directions, learn about the shaping, forming and painting of traditional Zuni pottery, www.musnaz.org

05.29.10–05.31.10 | 36th Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale
Prescott

Premier outdoor western art show featuring more than 150 western artists from around the country, a popular "Quick Draw" & auction 2 pm Sat & Sun, daily 9 am, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org

05.29.10–05.31.10 | 31st Annual Wyatt Earp Days
Tombstone

Celebrate the life and times of the Old West's most famous lawman in "the town too tough to die," with costumed entertainers, BBQ, stagecoach rides, free, www.tombstonechamber.com or www.wyattearpdays.com

05.29.10–05.30.10 | 30th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival
Pine

85+ arts & crafts booths, food, free, 928-476-4480 or www.rimcountrychamber.com or www.pinestrawhs.org

05.29.10–05.30.10 | 15th Annual White Mountain Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Pinetop

Dealers, displays, jewelry, fossils, raffle, food, $2, Sat 9 am - 6 pm, Sun 9 am - 4 pm, 928-537-2524 or www.admmr.state.az.us

05.29.10–05.31.10 | 22nd Annual Off Street Festival
Prescott

Arts, crafts, food, fun, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-445-2000 or www.prescott.org

05.29.10–05.29.10 | Equistar Horse Show
Scottsdale

Equistar Horse Show - WestWorld, 602-993-0706 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp or www.equistarshows.com

05.29.10–05.29.10 | Taylor Trapper Days
Taylor

Biscuits & gravy cook-off, breakfast, patriotic program, black powder shoot, American pit Bull/Terrier weight pulling championships, BBQ, craft show, horseshoe tournament, mutt show, Great American mule race, live band performances, 928-536-7366 or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org

05.29.10–05.30.10 | 31st Annual Rendezvous Days
Williams

11 am parade on Sat. & 4-H BBQ, turn-of-the-century artisans, craft show, Black Powder Shoot and Traders Row with the “Original” Buckskinners of Williams, kids zone, 800-863-0546 or http://www.williamschamber.com

May 2010 | 13th Annual Pioneer Days
Ash Fork

May 2010 | 18th Annual Fiber Art Festival
Bisbee

May 2010 | Beach Blast Anniversary Part
Chandler

May 2010 | Chino Valley Springfest
Chino Valley

May 2010 | Summer Saturday Music and Picnic Series
Chino Valley

May 2010 | Hummingbird Festival
Cordes

May 2010 | 12th Annual Sedona Century Bike Tour
Cottonwood

May 2010 | 15th Annual Wool Festival
Flagstaff

May 2010 | Arizona Snowbowl's Scenic Skyride
Flagstaff

May 2010 | Elden Pueblo Public Field Day
Flagstaff

May 2010 | Guided Hikes
Flagstaff

May 2010 | Memorial Day Weekend
Flagstaff

May 2010 | National Astronomy Day
Flagstaff

May 2010 | Chasing the Sun 10K & Pow Wow
Glendale

May 2010 | Historic Route 66 Fun Run
Kingman

May 2010 | Test & Tune
Lake Havasu City

May 2010 | Tri-State Boating Safety Fair
Lake Havasu City

May 2010 | U.S. Angler's Choice Fishing Tournament
Lake Havasu City

May 2010 | 11th Annual Mountain High Days
Payson

May 2010 | Mogollon Masher
Payson

May 2010 | A Walk in the Wild
Phoenix

May 2010 | Astronomy Day
Phoenix

May 2010 | Cruisin' Under the Stars 2010
Phoenix

May 2010 | Kite Day
Prescott Valley

May 2010 | 4th Friday Art Walk
Prescott

May 2010 | Rough Stock Explosion
Prescott

May 2010 | Taste of Salsa
Prescott

May 2010 | 18th Annual Peach Festival
Queen Creek

May 2010 | Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta
Safford

May 2010 | Southwest Regional Championships
San Carlos

May 2010 | 5th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series
Scottsdale

May 2010 | Reis Horse Clinic
Scottsdale

May 2010 | Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show
Scottsdale

May 2010 | Moonlight Hike
Sedona

May 2010 | UFO Sky Watch Conference
Sedona

May 2010 | 10th Annual Telescopes in the Park
Sierra Vista

May 2010 | 4th Annual Key West Night
Sierra Vista

May 2010 | Festival of the Southwest
Sierra Vista

May 2010 | 75th Annual Quarter Horse Show
Sonoita

May 2010 | Round Valley Roundup
Springerville

May 2010 | Luna Lake Tour
Springerville

Moderately difficult bike ride in Central Arizona and New Mexico, starts & ends in Springerville, ride through pine forests, rolling grassy countryside, 65 miles each day, www.bikegaba.org

May 2010 | Route 666 Run
Springerville

May 2010 | 3rd Annual Bio-Blitz
Superior

May 2010 | 3rd Annual Cruisin Main
Superior

May 2010 | Butterfly Walk
Superior

May 2010 | Dragonfly Walk
Superior

May 2010 | Edible & Medicinal Plants
Superior

May 2010 | Learn Your Lizards
Superior

May 2010 | Migratory Bird Day
Superior

May 2010 | Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Tucson

May 2010 | Night Run and Walk
Tucson

May 2010 | Primavera Cooks!
Tucson

May 2010 | International Migratory Bird Day
Wickenburg

May 2010 | Plein Air Artist "Paint Outs"
Winslow

May 2010 | Test & Tune
Tucson

06.01.10–07.31.10 | Native American Dances
Holbrook

06.03.10–07.29.10 | Street Faire
Prescott

06.04.10–06.05.10 | 9th Annual Arizona Crawdad Festival
Camp Verde

06.04.10–06.15.10 | Once on This Island
Mesa

06.04.10–06.19.10 | The Tale of the Alergist's Wife
Tempe

06.05.10–06.06.10 | 13th Annual Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines
Pinetop

06.05.10–06.06.10 | 37th Annual Folk Arts Fair
Prescott

06.05.10–06.12.10 | 20th Annual Grand Canyon Star Party
Grand Canyon

06.05.10–06.05.10 | 18th Annual National Trails Day Celebration
Pinetop

Reception, guided hikes, guided mountain biking & horseback riding trips are offered, free, 8 am, 928-368-6700 or http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us

06.10.10–06.12.10 | 10th Annual AZ Hog (Harley Owners Group) Rally
Williams

06.11.10–06.12.10 | BBQ and Blues Festival
Chandler

06.12.10–06.12.10 | Second Saturday Art Walk
Chandler

06.12.10–06.12.10 | 27th Annual Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff
Flagstaff

Chili cook-off, public tastings, vendors and crafts, food. 10 am - 4 pm, 928-526-4314 or www.flagstaffarizona.org or http://chilicookoff.com/

06.12.10–06.13.10 | Strawberry Patchers 13th Annual Quilt Show
Pine

More than 100 quilts, exhibit also includes wearable quilted work, quilts from around the state, quilt raffle, boutique of items made by quilters, demonstration of the old-fashioned treadle sewing machine, $2, 928-476-3511 or www.pinestrawhs.org

06.17.10–06.27.10 | Seussical the Musical
Phoenix

06.17.10–06.20.10 | Annual Prescott Valley Days
Prescott Valley

Carnival, parade, food, arts and crafts, PV Idol, live music, 928-772-8857 or www.pvchamber.org

06.18.10–06.20.10 | 8th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Tombstone

06.18.10–06.20.10 | Sabbar Shriner's Sweet Onion Festival
Tombstone

06.20.10–06.20.10 | Throw Papa on the Train
Clarkdale

06.20.10–06.20.10 | 24th Annual Father's Day Fishing Contest
Pinetop

24th Annual Father's Day Fishing Contest - Woodland Lake Park, 1-4 pm, 928-367-4290 or www.pinetop-lakeside.com or http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us

06.26.10–06.26.10 | Grape Train Escapes/Starlight Ride/Tequila Train
Clarkdale

June 2010 | GLBT Pride Weekend
Bisbee

June 2010 | 3rd Annual Himdag Ki: Celebration
Casa Grande

June 2010 | Chandler Juneteenth Pagaent
Chandler

June 2010 | 33rd Annual Old Miners Day
Chloride

June 2010 | Bootleggin' Cruiz-In on Historic 89A
Cottonwood

June 2010 | 19th Annual Wool Festival
Flagstaff

June 2010 | 3rd Annual Summer Navajo Rug Auction
Flagstaff

June 2010 | 8th Annual Flagstaff Music Festival
Flagstaff

June 2010 | 9th Annual Flagstaff Folk Festival
Flagstaff

June 2010 | Audubon Society Birdwalks
Flagstaff

June 2010 | Elden Pueblo Public Field Day
Flagstaff

June 2010 | First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff

June 2010 | Flagstaff Finale
Flagstaff

June 2010 | Gaspin' in the Aspen Trail Run
Flagstaff

June 2010 | Guided Nature Walk
Flagstaff

June 2010 | Juneteenth Celebration
Flagstaff

June 2010 | Northland Hospice Run or Walk 5K/10K
Flagstaff

June 2010 | Summer Concert
Flagstaff

June 2010 | 10th Annual Family Farm Day
Glendale

June 2010 | Summer Band Concert Series
Glendale

June 2010 | Globe Rotary Sunrise Challenge
Globe

June 2010 | 9th Annual Museum Barbeque
Greer

June 2010 | Greer Days
Greer

June 2010 | 30 Mile Endurance Run
Hard Rock

June 2010 | Puerco Pueblo's Solar Calendar
Holbrook

June 2010 | Jerome Art Walk
Jerome

June 2010 | 9th Annual Firefighters Regatta
Lake Havasu City

June 2010 | Sleekcraft Magic Boats Regatta
Lake Havasu City

June 2010 | U.S. Angler's Choice Fishing Tournament
Lake Havasu City

June 2010 | Monument Valley Celebration Day
Monument Valley

June 2010 | Music in the Park
Oracle

June 2010 | Evening Serenades - Summer Series
Patagonia

June 2010 | Garden Tour 2010
Payson

June 2010 | Payson Sprint Triathlon
Payson

June 2010 | 2010 Children's Athletics Trials
Phoenix

June 2010 | 42nd Annual Juneteenth
Phoenix

June 2010 | 4th Annual Bloomin' Beerfest
Phoenix

June 2010 | Annual Big Boys & Their Toys 2010
Phoenix

June 2010 | Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix

June 2010 | Phoenix Volleyball Festival
Phoenix

June 2010 | Summer Flashlight Tours
Phoenix

June 2010 | Summer Twilight Tours
Phoenix

June 2010 | Vans Warped Tour 2010
Phoenix

June 2010 | White Mountain Chorale Concert
Pinetop

June 2010 | Prescott Valley Street Fair
Prescott Valley

June 2010 | 12th Annual Tsunami on the Square
Prescott

June 2010 | 29th Annual Bluegrass Festival
Prescott

June 2010 | 4th Annual Chaparral MusicFest
Prescott

June 2010 | 4th Friday Art Walk
Prescott

June 2010 | Antiques on the Square
Prescott

June 2010 | Thumb Buttes Quilter show
Prescott

June 2010 | Apache Independence Day
San Carlos

June 2010 | Arizona Junior Rodeo
San Carlos

June 2010 | 2010 AT&T Arizona Open
Scottsdale

June 2010 | 5th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series
Scottsdsale

June 2010 | 15th Annual Sedona Taste
Sedona

June 2010 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

June 2010 | Dine in Sedona Restaurant Fest
Sedona

June 2010 | Moonlight Hike
Sedona

June 2010 | 17th Annual Great Escape Rally
Seligman

June 2010 | 2010 National Trails Day
Show Low

June 2010 | Summer Concert's in the Park
Show Low

June 2010 | Run with the Wolf
Springerville

June 2010 | San Juan Fiesta
St. Johns

June 2010 | 20th Annual Strawberry Festival
Strawberry

June 2010 | Butterfly Walk
Superior

June 2010 | Dragonfly Walk
Superior

June 2010 | Edible & Medicinal Plants
Superior

June 2010 | Learn Your Lizards
Superior

June 2010 | Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Tours
Superior

June 2010 | Fuel Altered Nationals
Tucson

June 2010 | Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair
Tucson

June 2010 | Juneteenth Festival
Tucson

June 2010 | Mt. Hopkins Hill Climb
Tucson

June 2010 | Open Test n Tune
Tucson

June 2010 | Primavera Cooks!
Tucson

June 2010 | Summer Art Cruise
Tucson

June 2010 | Weird Plant Sale
Tucson

June 2010 | Sunday in The Park
Vail

June 2010 | 4th Annual Rumble On '66
Williams

June 2010 | High Country Warbirds Air Display
Williams

June 2010 | Jack Fuller Roping
Williams

June 2010 | National Barrel Races
Williams

June 2010 | National Trails Day
Williams

07.02.10–07.04.10 | 43rd Annual 4th of July Celebration
Sierra Vista

07.03.10–07.03.10 | 5th Annual Great American BBQ
Maricopa

07.03.10–07.03.10 | Frontier Days Parade
Prescott

07.03.10–07.03.10 | Taylor 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo
Taylor

07.03.10–07.03.10 | Ha:san Bak: Saguaro Harvest Festival
Vail

07.03.10–07.04.10 | 77th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts & Culture
Flagstaff

07.04.10–07.04.10 | 4th of July Celebration
Benson

07.04.10–07.04.10 | Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks
Casa Grande

07.04.10–07.04.10 | An Old Fashioned 4th of July
Clarkdale

07.04.10–07.04.10 | Firecracker Express
Clarkdale

07.04.10–07.04.10 | 11th Annual Fantastic Family Fourth of July
Cottonwood

07.04.10–07.04.10 | : Freedom Fest
Florence

07.04.10–07.04.10 | Fourth of July Celebration
Patagonia

07.04.10–07.04.10 | Family Style 4th of July
Tombstone

07.04.10–07.04.10 | Fourth of July Celebration
Tubac

07.04.10–07.04.10 | Small Town 4th of July
Williams

07.08.10–07.08.10 | 21st Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk
Scottsdsale

07.09.10–07.11.10 | 25th Annual Summer Showcase Arizona Antique Show
Flagstaff

07.09.10–08.01.10 | The Wedding Singer
Scottsdsale

07.10.10–07.10.10 | 2nd Saturday Art & Antique Walk
Cottonwood

07.10.10–07.11.10 | 13th Annual Prescott Indian Art Market
Prescott

07.11.10–07.17.10 | Quilt Camp in the Pines
Flagstaff

07.17.10–07.17.10 | 19th Annual Cornfest
Camp Verde

07.17.10–07.18.10 | 13th Annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival
Flagstaff

07.18.10–07.18.10 | 26th Annual Mountain Man Triathlon
Flagstaff

07.23.10–07.24.10 | Annual Pioneer Day Celebration
Snowflake

07.24.10–07.24.10 | National Day of the Cowboy Celebration
Apache Junction

07.24.10–07.24.10 | Starlight Ride/Grape Train Escape/Tequila Train
Clarkdale

07.24.10–07.24.10 | 8th Annual Cottonwood Cooler-Chamber Golf Challenge
Cottonwood

07.24.10–07.24.10 | National Day of the Cowboy
Florence

07.24.10–07.24.10 | National Day of the Cowboy
Gold Canyon

07.24.10–07.24.10 | National Day of the Cowboy
Superior

07.29.10–08.01.10 | 13th Annual Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo
Williams

July 2010 | Star Spangled Spectacular
Marana

July 2010 | 2010 Light Up the Sky Festival
Maryvale

July 2010 | Independence Day Celebration
Mesa

July 2010 | Alpaca Ranch Days
Nutrioso

July 2010 | Fourth of July
Page

July 2010 | Tohdenasshai Scramble
Page

July 2010 | 4th Friday Art Walk
Prescott

July 2010 | 5th Annual Shootout on Whiskey Row
Prescott

July 2010 | July 4th Celebration
Prescott

July 2010 | Rodeo Dance
Prescott

July 2010 | Street Faire
Prescott

July 2010 | Summer Pops Symphony Concert
Prescott

July 2010 | 2010 Monsoon Madness
Queen Creek

July 2010 | 35th Annual Mighty Mud Mania
Scottsda

July 2010 | Summer Family Night at the Museum
Scottsda

July 2010 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

July 2010 | Moonlight Hike
Sedona

July 2010 | Seligman Days
Seligman

July 2010 | Freedom Fest 2010
Show Low

July 2010 | Summer Concert's in the Park
Show Low

July 2010 | 12th Annual 5K Run in the Park
Sierra Vista

July 2010 | 8th Annual High Country Hummers Event
Springerville

July 2010 | 131st Annual Pioneer Days
St. Johns

July 2010 | Butterfly Walk
Superior

July 2010 | Dragonfly Walk
Superior

July 2010 | Edible & Medicinal Plants
Superior

July 2010 | Learn Your Lizards
Superior

July 2010 | Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Tours
Superior

July 2010 | 4th of July Celebration
Surprise

July 2010 | 11th Annual Family Fun Day
Tempe

July 2010 | 2010 ARR Summer Series Race #4
Tempe

July 2010 | Headshot Film Festival
Tombstone

July 2010 | Arizona Biennial '10
Tucson

July 2010 | Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair
Tucson

July 2010 | July 4th Celebration
Tucson

July 2010 | Let Freedom Sing
Tucson

July 2010 | Primavera Cooks!
Tucson

July 2010 | Run with the Roosters
Tucson

July 2010 | Summer Saturday Evening
Tucson

July 2010 | Summer Saturday Evening
Tucson

July 2010 | Test and Tune
Tucson

July 2010 | Peach Mania Festival
Willcox

July 2010 | Sweet Corn Extravaganza
Willcox

July 2010 | Warren Earp/Western Heritage Days
Willcox

July 2010 | Fourth of July Fireworks
Winslow

July 2010 | Suvoyuki Day
Winslow

07.31.10–07.31.10 | Bar-B-Que & Dance
Nutrioso

July 2010 | Family-Fun 4th of July
Chino Valley

July 2010 | Independence Day Celebration
Alpine

July 2010 | Independence Day Celebration
Camp Verde

July 2010 | 4th of July Celebration
Chandler

July 2010 | Latin Rhythms Festival
Chandler

July 2010 | Chino Valley Triathalon
Chino Valley

July 2010 | Tequila Sunset Limited
Clarkdale

July 2010 | Italian Night
Cordes Junction

July 2010 | 3rd Annual Wine in the Pines
Crown King

July 2010 | 14th Annual 4th of July Parade
Flagstaff

July 2010 | 17th Annual Beat-the-Heat Fun Fly
Flagstaff

July 2010 | 7th Annual Penstemon Festival
Flagstaff

July 2010 | Elden Pueblo Public Field Day
Flagstaff

July 2010 | First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff

July 2010 | Independence Day Rendezvous
Flagstaff

July 2010 | Independence Star Fest
Flagstaff

July 2010 | Summer Concert
Flagstaff

July 2010 | Summer Soiree
Flagstaff

July 2010 | Summer Star Fest
Flagstaff

July 2010 | Wildflower Walk
Flagstaff

July 2010 | Christmas in July
Glendale

July 2010 | Hamburger Fry
Globe

July 2010 | Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon
Goodyear

July 2010 | Western Arts Day
Grand Canyon

July 2010 | 9th Annual Music from Greer
Greer

July 2010 | 9th Annual Music from Greer
Greer

July 2010 | Campfire Sing-A-Long
Greer

July 2010 | Independence Day Celebration
Heber

July 2010 | Jerome Art Walk
Jerome

July 2010 | Independence Day Celebration
Kingman

July 2010 | Fourth of July Fireworks Display
Lake Havasu City

July 2010 | Lake Havasu Freedom Festival & Fireworks Show
Lake Havasu City

July 2010 | 4th of July Celebration
Litchfield Park

July 2010 | C.R.I.T. Fireworks
Parker

July 2010 | Independence Day Celebration
Payson

July 2010 | 2010 ARR Summer Series Race #3
Peoria

July 2010 | All American Festival
Peoria

July 2010 | 13th Annual New Works Festival
Phoenix

July 2010 | 5th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series
Phoenix

July 2010 | Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix

July 2010 | Summer Twilight Tours
Phoenix

July 2010 | Second Saturday "Shop Hop"
Pine

July 2010 | Fireworks over Sunrise Lake
Pinetop

July 2010 | Prescott Valley 4th of July Celebration
Prescott Valley

July 2010 | 12th Annual Shakespeare Festival
Prescott

08.05.10–08.05.10 | Jerome Art Walk
Jerome

08.06.10–08.06.10 | Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix

08.06.10–08.08.10 | Vigilante Days
Tombstone

08.07.10–08.07.10 | Summer Concert
Flagstaff

08.07.10–08.08.10 | 61st Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture
Flagstaff

08.08.10–08.08.10 | 26th Annual Mountain Man Triathlon
Flagstaff

08.13.10–08.14.10 | 23rd Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
Prescott

08.14.10–08.14.10 | 4th Annual Bullhead City River Regatta
Bullhead City

08.14.10–08.14.10 | Second Saturday Art Walk
Cottonwood

08.20.10–08.22.10 | Bloomington Gold Tours
Grand Canyon

08.21.10–08.21.10 | Starlight Ride/Grape Train Escapes /Tequila Train
Clarkdale

08.28.10–09.06.10 | 9th Annual Red Rocks Music Festival
Sedona

08.31.10–09.01.10 | HarvestFest
Elgin

August 2010 | Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon
Chandler

August 2010 | 24th Annual First Territorial Days
Chino Valley

August 2010 | Saturday Picnic and Music Series
Chino Valley

August 2010 | 25th Annual Eagar Daze
Eagar

August 2010 | 18th Annual Flagstaff Art in the Park
Flagstaff

August 2010 | Dog Days Star Fest
Flagstaff

August 2010 | Dressage In the Pines Show
Flagstaff

August 2010 | Elden Pueblo Public Field Day
Flagstaff

August 2010 | First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff

August 2010 | Heritage Square
Flagstaff

August 2010 | Mountain Air Dressage Show
Flagstaff

August 2010 | Perseid Meteor Shower
Flagstaff

August 2010 | Wild Mushroom Retreat
Flagstaff

August 2010 | Wildflower Walk
Flagstaff

August 2010 | Hamburger Fry
Globe

August 2010 | Native American Heritage Days
Grand Canyon

August 2010 | Summer in the Pines
Kingman

August 2010 | Annual Fiber Workshop
Nutrioso

August 2010 | Parent-Child Golf Tournament
Page

August 2010 | Evening Serenades - Summer Series
Patagonia

August 2010 | Turn N Burn Barrel Series
Payson

August 2010 | Summer Twilight Tours
Phoenix

More than 30 studios and galleries will host openings and happenings throughout the artist colony.

August 2010 | Second Saturday "Shop Hop"
Pinetop

August 2010 | 4th Friday Art Walk Weekend
Prescott

August 2010 | Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Prescott

August 2010 | Prescott Jazz Summit
Prescott

August 2010 | Plein Air Artist "Paint Outs
Safford

August 2010 | 4th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series
Scottsdale

August 2010 | Sipaulovi Village Celebrates Suvoyuki Days
Second Mesa

August 2010 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

August 2010 | Dog Days of Summer
Show Low

August 2010 | 16th Annual Carter Classic Invitational
Sierra Vista

August 2010 | Summer Concert in the Park
Sierra Vista

August 2010 | Edible & Medicinal Plants
Superior

August 2010 | Learn Your Lizards
Superior

August 2010 | Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Tours
Superior

August 2010 | Target Free Summer Saturday
Surprise

August 2010 | La Encantada Summer Concert Series
Tucson

August 2010 | La Fiesta de San Agustin
Tucson

August 2010 | Primavera Cooks!
Tucson

August 2010 | Sports Compact and Street Legal
Tucson

August 2010 | Summer Saturday Evening
Tucson

August 2010 | Summer Saturday Evening
Tucson

August 2010 | Test and Tune
Tucson

August 2010 | The EMVIA Prickly Pear Festival
Tucson

August 2010 | Sunday in the Park
Vail

August 2010 | 13th Annual Peach Mania Festival
Willcox

August 2010 | 13th Annual Peach Mania Festival
Willcox

August 2010 | 4th Annual Grape Stomp
Willcox

August 2010 | Farmer John's Birthday Party
Willcox

August 2010 | Jack Fuller Roping
Williams

09.04.10–09.04.10 | 6th Annual Phoenix Cooks!
Phoenix

09.04.10–09.06.10 | 29th Annual Rendezvous of Gunfighters
Tombstone

09.08.10–09.12.10 | Annual Arizona ATV Outlaw Trail Jamboree
Eagar

09.11.10–09.11.10 | 6th Annual Fall Gathering: Barbeque and Branding
Prescott

09.12.10–09.12.10 | Grandparents Day
Clarkdale

09.16.10–09.16.10 | 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage ArtWalk
Scottsdale

09.18.10–09.18.10 | Starlight Train/Grape Escapades/Tequila Train
Clarkdale

09.18.10–09.18.10 | Arizona Open Water Swim Series #3
Phoenix

09.18.10–09.18.10 | Native American Arts Auction
Ganado

More than 400 items including Hopi pottery, katsina dolls, baskets and sash belts, Navajo baskets, rugs, pottery and paintings, 9 am preview, noon auction, daylight savings time, free, vendors also offer food and arts and crafts, 928-755-3475 or www.friendsofhubbell.org or www.nps.gov/hutr

09.22.10–09.26.10 | Bloomington Gold Tours Vintage 500 Tour
Flagstaff

09.24.10–09.25.10 | Annual SalsaFest
Safford

09.30.10–09.30.10 | Cowboy Hall of Fame
Willcox

September 2010 | Bush Valley Craft Club Christmas Bazaar
Alpine

September 2010 | Anthem Sprint Triathlon
Anthem

September 2010 | 10th Annual Bisbee Bloomer Garden Tour
Bisbee

September 2010 | 35th Annual Brewery Gulch Daze
Bisbee

September 2010 | 6th Annual Bisbee Blues Festival
Bisbee

September 2010 | Cars & Bikes at the Vista
Bisbee

September 2010 | Plein Air Weekend
Bisbee

September 2010 | Street Dance
Bisbee

September 2010 | Montezuma Castle 10K & 2 Mile Run
Camp Verde

September 2010 | America's Walk for Diabetes
Chandler

September 2010 | Bluegrass Festival
Chandler

September 2010 | 24th Annual First Territorial Days
Chino Valley

September 2010 | 4th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Chino Valley

September 2010 | Saturday Picnic and Music Series
Chino Valley

September 2010 | 7th Annual Antique Truck Show
Chloride

September 2010 | Colly Concert
Cordes Junction

September 2010 | Bootleggin' Cruiz-In on Historic 89A
Cottonwood

September 2010 | 22nd Annual Verde River Day
Cottonwood

September 2010 | 2nd Saturday Art & Antique Walk
Cottonwood

September 2010 | 85th Annual Cochise County Fair
Douglass

September 2010 | Mexican Fiestas
Douglass

September 2010 | Greenlee County Fair
Duncan

September 2010 | 13th Annual Flagstaff Open Studios
Flagstaff

September 2010 | 18th Annual Flagstaff Art in the Park
Flagstaff

September 2010 | 61st Annual Coconino County Fair
Flagstaff

September 2010 | 6th Annual Route 66 Days
Flagstaff

September 2010 | Elden Pueblo Public Field Day
Flagstaff

September 2010 | Family Fun Run
Flagstaff

September 2010 | Festival of Science Open House
Flagstaff

September 2010 | First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff

September 2010 | Flagstaff Festival of Science
Flagstaff

September 2010 | Labor Day Star Fest
Flagstaff

September 2010 | Rock the House
Flagstaff

September 2010 | Rope America Labor Day Team Roping
Flagstaff

September 2010 | Summer Concert Series
Flagstaff

September 2010 | Summer Madness Grand American
Flagstaff

September 2010 | 19th Annual So Long to Summer Fest
Gilbert

September 2010 | Harvest Boutique
Gilbert

September 2010 | 41st Annual Gila County Fair
Globe

September 2010 | Hamburger Fry
Globe

September 2010 | 27th Annual Grand Canyon Music Festival
Grand Canyon

September 2010 | Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
Grand Canyon

September 2010 | Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
Grand Canyon

September 2010 | Labor Day Weekend Festivities
Grand Canyon

September 2010 | Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
Green Valley

September 2010 | 23rd Annual Oktoberfest
Heber

September 2010 | Huachuca Astronomy Club Public Star Party
Hereford

September 2010 | 40th Annual Jerome Hill Climb
Jerome

September 2010 | Jerome Art Walk
Jerome

September 2010 | 39th Annual Andy Devine Days Parade
Kingman

September 2010 | 40th Annual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo
Kingman

September 2010 | Kingman Street Drags VII
Kingman

September 2010 | Mohave County Fair
Kingman

September 2010 | Playcraft Boats Regatta
Lake Havasu City

September 2010 | 4th Friday ArtWalk
Mesa

September 2010 | Miami Arizona Fiesta
Miami

September 2010 | Blue Loop Tour
Morenci

September 2010 | Oktoberfest on Mt. Lemmon
Mt Lemmon Ski Valley

September 2010 | Fiestas Patrias
Nogales

September 2010 | Page Elks Club Golf Tournament
Page

September 2010 | Sunrise Rotary Golf Tournament
Parker

September 2010 | Evening Serenades - Summer Series
Patagonia

September 2010 | 56th Annual Northern Gila County Fair
Payson

September 2010 | Jim Barrett Memorial Rodeo
Payson

September 2010 | Payson Heritage Festival
Payson

September 2010 | 78th Annual Calf Sale & BBQ
Peeples Valley

September 2010 | Arizona Yacht Club Opening Day Regatta
Peoria

September 2010 | 19th Annual Arizona Home & Building Expo
Phoenix

September 2010 | 3rd Annual Arizona Restaurant Week
Phoenix

September 2010 | 4th Annual Phoenix Fear Film Festival
Phoenix

September 2010 | 5th Annual Wild Western Festival
Phoenix

September 2010 | Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix

September 2010 | Mariposa Monarca
Phoenix

September 2010 | Roosevelt Historic District TourFest
Phoenix

September 2010 | : Second Saturday "Shop Hop"
Pine

September 2010 | 35th Annual Fall Artisans Festival
Pinetop

September 2010 | 27th Annual Run to the Pines Car Show
Pinetop

September 2010 | Hopi Water is Life Run
Polacca

September 2010 | 36th Annual Yavapai County Fair
Prescott Valley

September 2010 | 57th Annual Tour de Pee Vee
Prescott Valley

September 2010 | 8th Annual World Arts Festival
Prescott Valley

September 2010 | 4th Friday Art Walk
Prescott

September 2010 | 6th Annual Raw Spirit Festival
Prescott

September 2010 | 7th Annual Fall Festival & Studio Tour
Prescott

September 2010 | Faire on the Square
Prescott

September 2010 | Rough Stock Explosion
Prescott

September 2010 | Taste of Prescott
Prescott

September 2010 | The Biggest Yard Sale in Town
Prescott

September 2010 | Cactus Classic Hunter Jumper Horse Show
Scottsdale

September 2010 | Ponies of the Americas Horse Show
Scottsdale

September 2010 | Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show
Scottsdale

September 2010 | Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show
Scottsdale

September 2010 | Shrine Circus
Scottsdale

September 2010 | 38th Annual Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque
Sedona

September 2010 | 5th Annual State of the Art
Sedona

September 2010 | 6th Annual Slide Rock Apple Festival
Sedona

September 2010 | 9th Annual Red Rocks Music Festival
Sedona

September 2010 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

September 2010 | Moonlight Hike
SEdona

September 2010 | Plein Air Artist "Paint Outs
SEdona

September 2010 | Rock the Canyon Festival 2010
Shonto

September 2010 | 37th Annual Louis Tewanima Memorial Footrace
Shungopavi

September 2010 | 22nd Annual Elks Oktoberfest
Sierra Vista

September 2010 | 26th Annual Sierra Vista Open
Sierra Vista

September 2010 | 6th Annual Fiddle Contest
Sierra Vista

September 2010 | 8th Annual Dine Under the Stars
Sierra Vista

September 2010 | Fun Festival
Sierra Vista

September 2010 | Oktoberfest
Sierra Vista

September 2010 | 95th Annual Labor Day Rodeo
Sonoita

September 2010 | Casa Malpais Archaeology Day
Springerville

September 2010 | Apache County Fair
St. Johns

September 2010 | 6th Annual Massage for the Cure Event
Statewide

September 2010 | 19th Annual "Bye-Bye Buzzards"
Superior

September 2010 | Opuntia Punch - How-to-Juice-Prickly-Pear
Superior

September 2010 | Sweet Corn Festival
Taylor

September 2010 | 6th Annual Race Judicata
Tempe

September 2010 | 6th Annual Remember 911 5K Run/Walk
Tempe

September 2010 | Arizona Fall Frenzy
Tempe

September 2010 | Astronomy Open House
Tempe

September 2010 | Nathan's Triathlon
Tempe

September 2010 | Tonalea Traditional Pow Wow
Tonalea

September 2010 | 24th Annual Sun Sounds Great Beer Fest
Tucson

September 2010 | Fall Plant Sale
Tucson

September 2010 | Jazz Under the Stars
Tucson

September 2010 | Jazz Under the Stars
Tucson

September 2010 | Kitt Peak Time Trial
Tucson

September 2010 | La Encantada Summer Concert Series
Tucson

September 2010 | Primavera Cooks!
Tucson

September 2010 | SAQHA/SAILA Fall Circuit Horse Show
Tucson

September 2010 | Sports Compact and Street Legal
Tucson

September 2010 | Tucson Greek Festival
Tucson

September 2010 | 22nd Annual Fiesta Septiembre
Wickenburg

September 2010 | 10th Annual Apple Harvest Celebration
Willcox

September 2010 | Fall Pumpkin Celebration
Willcox

September 2010 | Magic Circle Bike Ride
Willcox

September 2010 | Arizona State Mounted Posse Roping
Williams

September 2010 | Benefit Golf Tournament
Williams

September 2010 | WPRA Barrel Racing
Williams

September 2010 | 64th Annual Navajo Nation Fair
Window Rock

September 2010 | The High Desert Piecemakers Quilt Show
Winslow

September 2010 | 10th Annual Thunder Valley Rally
Camp Verde

10.01.10–10.03.10 | 59th Annual Rex Allen Days
Willcox

10.01.10–10.05.10 | 10th Annual Scottsdale International Film Festival
Scottsdale

10.02.10–10.02.10 | Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series #1
Phoenix

10.02.10–10.03.10 | 32nd Annual Folk Music Festival
Prescott

10.03.10–10.10.10 | 29th Annual Jet Ski World Finals
Lake Havasu City

10.08.10–10.09.10 | Stagecoach Days
Maricopa

10.09.10–10.09.10 | 10th Annual Butterfield Rodeo
Benson

10.09.10–10.10.10 | 5th Annual Old World Oktoberfest
Phoenix

10.09.10–10.10.10 | 25th Annual Butterfield Overland Stage Days
Benson

10.15.10–10.16.10 | 16th Annual Biker Rodeo
Benson

10.15.10–11.07.10 | 126th Annual Arizona State Fair
Phoenix

10.16.10–10.16.10 | 20th Annual Bisbee 1000 -The Great Stair Climb
Bisbee

10.16.10–10.16.10 | Arizona Open Water Swim Series #4
Phoenix

10.22.10–10.24.10 | 7th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente
Flagstaff

10.23.10–10.23.10 | 6th Annual Phoenix Brain Tumor Walk
Tempe

An inspirational fundraising walk and community day to support vital brain tumor research and patient services at the National Brain Tumor Society, optional 5K walk with food, music, prizes and more, $25-35, 866-455-3214 or www.PhoenixWalk.org

10.30.10–10.30.10 | Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series #2
Phoenix

10.31.10–10.31.10 | 5th Annual Multicultural Festival
Florence

October 2010 | 8th Annual Cienega Creek Farm Days
Benson

October 2010 | Annual Turquoise Hunt
Bisbee

October 2010 | Bisbee After 5
Bisbee

October 2010 | Halloween in Bisbee
Bisbee

October 2010 | 3rd Annual Heritage Days
Buckeye

October 2010 | 54th Annual Fort Verde Days
Camp Verde

October 2010 | 10th Annual Empty Bowls Event
Carefree

October 2010 | 10th Annual Foothills Empty Bowls Lunch
Carefree

October 2010 | 8th Annual Cave Creek Wild West Days
Cave Creek

October 2010 | Arts & Crafts Festival
Cave Creek

October 2010 | 23rd Annual Fall Rhythm Fest
Chandler

October 2010 | 8th Annual Kokopelli Krush
Chandler

October 2010 | Doomtown
Chandler

October 2010 | Downtown Chandler Art Walk
Chandler

October 2010 | TASTE. Chandler's Culinary Festival
Chandler

October 2010 | The Crypt Haunted Attraction
Chandler

October 2010 | 4th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Chino Valley

October 2010 | Chino Valley Halloween Party
Chino Valley

October 2010 | Ales on Rails/Oktoberfest
Clarkdale

October 2010 | Haunted Halloween Express
Clarkdale

October 2010 | Old Congress Days
Congress

October 2010 | Coolidge Days Celebration
Coolidge

October 2010 | 8th Annual Different Skies
Cordes Junction

October 2010 | 2nd Saturday Art & Antique Walk
Cottonwood

October 2010 | 5th Annual Rhythm and Ribs
Cottonwood

October 2010 | Two Flags Art Festival
Douglas

October 2010 | 10th Annual Soulstice Mountain Trail Run
Flagstaff

October 2010 | 8th Annual Perot Systems Pumpkin Run
Flagstaff

October 2010 | Autumn Star Fest
Flagstaff

October 2010 | Fall Open House at The Arboretum
Flagstaff

October 2010 | First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff

October 2010 | Flagstaff Oktoberfest
Flagstaff

October 2010 | Navajo Rug Auction
Flagstaff

October 2010 | Orionid Meteor Shower
Flagstaff

October 2010 | War Dog Run
Flagstaff

October 2010 | Gilbert Concerts in the Park Series
Gilbert

October 2010 | Halloween Carnival
Gilbert

October 2010 | Catlin Court Front Porch Festival
Glendale

October 2010 | Men's Luxury Toy Expo
Glendale

October 2010 | Pumpkin Days & Fall Maze
Glendale

October 2010 | 27th Annual Apache Jii Day
Globe

October 2010 | 11th Annual Ghosts of Globe Tour
Globe

October 2010 | AZ Jr. Rodeo
Globe

October 2010 | Golden Valley Days
Golden Valley

October 2010 | Green Valley White Elephant Country Fair
Green Valley

October 2010 | 8th Annual Jerome Ghostwalk
Jerome

October 2010 | Jerome Art Walk
Jerome

October 2010 | OctoberFest Car Show
Kearny

October 2010 | 33rd Annual Relics & Rods Run to the Sun
Lake Havasu City

October 2010 | 39th Annual London Bridge Days Grand Parade
Lake Havasu City

October 2010 | 5th Annual London Bridge Lion's Club Striper Derby
Lake Havasu City

October 2010 | Founder's Day
Maricopa

October 2010 | Arizona Fall Leagu
Maricopa County

October 2010 | 28th Annual Roy Track Mesa Powwow
Mesa

October 2010 | Annual Mesa Storytelling Festival
Mesa

October 2010 | El Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Mesa

October 2010 | Fright Nights
Mesa

October 2010 | Oktoberfest on Mt. Lemmon
Mt Lemmon Ski Valley

October 2010 | Oktoberfest on Mt. Lemmon
Mt Lemmon Ski Valley

October 2010 | 27th Annual Oracle Run
Oracle

October 2010 | 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff
Parker

October 2010 | Rim Country Challenge 1/2 Marathon
Payson

October 2010 | Ranching and Mining Festival 2010
Peeples Valley

October 2010 | 12th Annual African Festival
Phoenix

October 2010 | 2010 Javelina Jundred
Phoenix

October 2010 | 21st Annual Bashas' Boo! At the Zoo
Phoenix

October 2010 | 23rd Annual ZooFari
Phoenix

October 2010 | 7th Annual Cactus Cha Cha Trail Runs
Phoenix

October 2010 | 9th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival
Phoenix

October 2010 | Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Phoenix

October 2010 | Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix

October 2010 | Fall Plant Sale
Phoenix

October 2010 | Family Days/Gem & Mineral Showcase
Phoenix

October 2010 | Festival in the Desert
Phoenix

October 2010 | Howl-O-Ween at the Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix

October 2010 | Native Youth Council NARD Pow Wow
Phoenix

October 2010 | One-Shot Film Challenge
Phoenix

October 2010 | Orchid Show & Workshop
Phoenix

October 2010 | Otsukimi Moonviewing Festival
Phoenix

October 2010 | Rainbow Festival
Phoenix

October 2010 | Second Saturday "Shop Hop"
Phoenix

October 2010 | Cave Creek Tour
Portal

October 2010 | 36th Annual Yavapai County Fair
Prescott Valley

October 2010 | 27th Annual Man Against Horse Race
Prescott

October 2010 | 4th Friday Art Walk
Prescott

October 2010 | Antiques on the Square
Prescott

October 2010 | FallFest in the Park
Prescott

October 2010 | Old West Oktoberfest
Prescott

October 2010 | 84th Annual Graham County Fair
Safford

October 2010 | Harvest Festival
Safford

October 2010 | Gene Chapman Memorial Tumacacori Century
Sahuarita

October 2010 | ACMSA Arizona State Championship
San Carlos

October 2010 | 15th Annual Cookout at MacDonald Ranch
Scottsdale

October 2010 | 21st Annual Western ArtWalk
Scottsdale

October 2010 | 3rd Annual A Taste of Art ArtWalk
Scottsdale

October 2010 | 41st Annual Fall Festival
Scottsdale

October 2010 | 4-H Horse Show
Scottsdale

October 2010 | 7th Annual Tour de Scottsdale
Scottsdale

October 2010 | ARTrageous
Scottsdale

October 2010 | Crave Arizona
Scottsdale

October 2010 | Fall SMoCA Nights
Scottsdale

local artists, music, demonstrations & gallery showings,

October 2010 | Frys.com Open
Scottsdale

October 2010 | Railfair '10
Scottsdale

October 2010 | Saddlebred Futurity
Scottsdale

October 2010 | Scottsdale Fall Preview Hunter Jumper Show
Scottsdale

October 2010 | Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show
Scottsdale

October 2010 | Thoroughbred Breeders Sale
Scottsdale

October 2010 | Uncorked & Unplugged
Scottsdale

October 2010 | 10th Annual Fall Art Exhibition
Sedona

October 2010 | 6th Annual Plein Air Festival
Sedona

October 2010 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

October 2010 | Fall Arts & Crafts & Bake Sale
Sedona

October 2010 | Geology Hike
Sedona

October 2010 | Moonlight Hike
Sedona

October 2010 | Paint Out on Main Street
Sedona

October 2010 | 11th Annual High Desert Crafters Fall Fair
Sierra Vista

October 2010 | 23rd Annual Cars in the Park
Sierra Vista

October 2010 | 39th Annual Art in the Park
Sierra Vista

October 2010 | Fairbank Halloween Night Hike
Sierra Vista

October 2010 | 10th Annual Harvest Fest in Snowflake
Snowflake

October 2010 | 42nd Annual Grass Ridge Horse Trials
Sonoita

October 2010 | Arizona Road Racers Mazatzals Trail Run
Sunflower

October 2010 | Monster Bash Triathlon 2010
Surprise

October 2010 | Special Olympics Fall Games
Surprise

October 2010 | 11th Annual Buddy Walk
Tempe

October 2010 | 12th Annual Tempe Tardeada
Tempe

October 2010 | 38th Annual Oktoberfest
Tempe

October 2010 | 5th Annual Ghost and Goblins 5K
Tempe

October 2010 | 9th Annual Hot Head Regatta
Tempe

October 2010 | Annual Arizona Dance Festival
Tempe

October 2010 | JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
Tempe

October 2010 | Light the Night Walk
Tempe

October 2010 | SOMA Half Iron Man Arizona
Tempe

October 2010 | Walk to D'feet ALS
Tempe

October 2010 | 81st Annual Helldorado Days
Tombstone

October 2010 | Corvettes and Ghost Riders
Tombstone

October 2010 | Halloween in Tombstone Territory
Tombstone

October 2010 | Waila! Making the People Happy
Tombstone

October 2010 | 16th Annual Chuska Challenge
Tsaile

October 2010 | 42nd Annual To'Nanees'Dizi Dine' Fair
Tuba City

October 2010 | Juan Bautista de Anza Days
Tubac

October 2010 | Blues Festival
Tucson

October 2010 | 11th Annual Fiesta de las Calabazas
Tucson

October 2010 | 18th Annual Architecture Home Tour
Tucson

October 2010 | Fall Concert Series
Tucson

October 2010 | Fall Plant Sale
Tucson

October 2010 | Holualoa Tinfoilman Triathlon
Tucson

October 2010 | Jazz Under the Stars
Tucson

October 2010 | Jet Car Nationals
Tucson

October 2010 | Nightfall: Release the Beast
Tucson

October 2010 | Park After Dark
Tucson

October 2010 | Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
Tucson

October 2010 | Tucson Aerobatic Shootout
Tucson

October 2010 | Tucson Culinary Festival
Tucson

October 2010 | Tucson Meet Yourself 2010
Tucson

October 2010 | Tucson Wool Festival
Tucson

October 2010 | Grand Canyon Wine Festival
Tusayan

October 2010 | Cienega Corridor Pioneer Day
Vail

October 2010 | Halloween Howl
Vail

October 2010 | 16th Annual Fly-In & Classic Car Show
Wickenburg

October 2010 | Fall Pumpkin Celebration
Willcox

October 2010 | Fall Pumpkin Celebration
Willcox

October 2010 | Yuma Territorial Prison
Yuma

October 2010 | 6th Annual Hopi Quilt Show
Bacavi

October 2010 | 23rd Annual Taste of Casa Grande
Casa Grande

October 2010 | Farmhouse Village Saturday Boutique
Gilbert

October 2010 | Fireman's Costume Ball
Jerome

October 2010 | Annual Kingman Air & Auto Show
Kingman

October 2010 | Astronomy Open House
Tempe

October 2010 | 8th Annual Javelina Jundred 100 Miles
Fountain Hills

October 2010 | Zane Grey Days Arts & Crafts
Payson

11.05.10–11.07.10 | 9th Annual Western Music Festival
Tombstone

11.07.10–11.07.10 | Arizona Open Water Swim Finale
Tempe

11.11.10–11.13.10 | 16th Annual Clanton Gang Reunion
Tombstone

11.13.10–11.13.10 | 4th Annual Phoenix Faerie Festival
Goodyear

11.13.10–11.14.10 | Fall Festival of the Arts
St. David

11.20.10–11.21.10 | Fairgrounds Antique Market
Phoenix

11.21.10–11.21.10 | Thanksgiving Fiesta
Benson

11.21.10–11.21.10 | Ford Ironman Arizona
Tempe

11.27.10–11.28.10 | 78th Annual Florence Junior Parada
Florence

November 2010 | Festival of Lights
Ahwatukee

November 2010 | Ajo Street Fair
Ajo

November 2010 | Ajo Unique Home Tour
Ajo

November 2010 | 4th Annual Night Under the Stars
Alamo Lake

November 2010 | Anthem Turkey Trot
Anthem

November 2010 | 15th Annual Ben Johnson Days 2010
Apache Junction

November 2010 | Arizona 200
Avondale

November 2010 | Copper World Classic
Avondale

November 2010 | Lucas Oil 150
Avondale

November 2010 | 28th Annual Historic Home Tour
Bisbee

November 2010 | 39th Annual Festival of Lights
Bisbee

November 2010 | Bisbee After 5
Bisbee

November 2010 | Old Bisbee Holiday Bazaar
Bisbee

November 2010 | Fall Demolition Derby
Buckeye

November 2010 | Veteran's Day Event
Camp Verde

November 2010 | 4th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Cave Creek

November 2010 | 8th Annual Cave Creek Wild West Days
Cave Creek

November 2010 | Cave Creek Bicycle Festival
Cave Creek

November 2010 | McDowell Mountain Cycling Tour 2010
Cave Creek

November 2010 | Art Quilts XV
Chandler

November 2010 | Downtown Chandler Art Walk
Chandler

November 2010 | 8th Annual Dragoon Daze
Dragoon

November 2010 | Annual Holiday of Lights Festival
Flagstaff

November 2010 | First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff

November 2010 | Leonid Meteor Shower
Flagstaff

November 2010 | Navajo Rug Auction
Flagstaff

November 2010 | November Star Fest
Flagstaff

November 2010 | Thanksgiving Star Fest
Flagstaff

November 2010 | Veterans Day Celebration
Florence

November 2010 | Fort McDowell Orme Dam Victory Days
Fort McDowell

November 2010 | Orme Dam Native American Fine Arts Show
Fort McDowell

November 2010 | 36th Annual Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts
Fountain Hills

November 2010 | Thanksgiving Day Parade
Fountain Hills

November 2010 | 8th Annual Desert Shrimp Festival
Gila Bend

November 2010 | 2010 Gilbert Days
Gilbert

November 2010 | Farmhouse Village Saturday Boutique
Gilbert

November 2010 | 2010 Celebration of Lights
Glendale

November 2010 | 2nd Annual Benefit Concert
Goodyear

November 2010 | Jerome Art Walk
Jerome

November 2010 | Cancer Care Unit Arts & Crafts Fair
Kingman

November 2010 | 14th Annual Festival of Lights
Lake Havasu City

November 2010 | 15th Annual Greek Festival
Lake Havasu City

November 2010 | Havasu Art Guild Christmas Shoppe
Lake Havasu City

November 2010 | London Bridge Days Chillin' n' Swillin Brew Fest
Lake Havasu City

November 2010 | Western Outdoor News Bass Tourney
Lake Havasu City

November 2010 | 41st Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Lake Havasu

November 2010 | 4th Annual Turkey Trot & Harvest Daze
Laveen

November 2010 | 40th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Litchfield Park

November 2010 | Mesa mi amigo's Turkey Trot
Mesa

November 2010 | 15th Annual Dance in the Desert
Oracle

November 2010 | ArtsFest
Oro Valley

November 2010 | Festival of the Arts
Oro Valley

November 2010 | 10th Annual CRIT Fall Gathering
Parker

November 2010 | 9th Annual Patagonia Holiday Walking Tour
Patagonia

November 2010 | 6th Annual Rim Country Quilt Roundup
Payson

November 2010 | 11th Annual Rendezvous of Gunfighters
Phoenix

November 2010 | 19th Annual ZooLights
Phoenix

November 2010 | 26th Annual Million Dollar Hole-in-One
Phoenix

November 2010 | 35th Annual Phoenix 10K
Phoenix

November 2010 | 5th Annual Great Cajun Cook-Off
Phoenix

November 2010 | 5th Annual Navajo Rug Auction
Phoenix

November 2010 | 6th Annual Arizona Lymphomathon
Phoenix

November 2010 | 9th Annual Spanish Market
Phoenix

November 2010 | Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix

November 2010 | Chiles & Chocolate Festival
Phoenix

November 2010 | Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series #3
Phoenix

November 2010 | Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series
Phoenix

November 2010 | Native American Recognition Days
Phoenix

November 2010 | Phoenix Walk on the Wild Side
Phoenix

November 2010 | The Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts
Phoenix

November 2010 | 5th Annual Pima Turkey Trot
Pima

November 2010 | Second Saturday "Shop Hop"
Pine

November 2010 | Holiday Boutique
Prescott Valley

November 2010 | Holiday Festival of Lights & Tree Display
Prescott Valley

November 2010 | Valley of Lights
Prescott Valley

November 2010 | Quad-City Artists Studio Tour
Prescott Valley

November 2010 | Quad-City Artists Studio Tour
Prescott Valley

November 2010 | 4th Annual Rails to Trails Run
Prescott

November 2010 | 4th Friday Art Walk
Prescott

November 2010 | Rice Ranch "Yawl Come' Show
Quartzsite

November 2010 | 19th Annual Fiddler's Jamboree
Salome

November 2010 | Run Against Diabetes Walk
Salt River Indian Community

November 2010 | A Harvest Wine and Jazz Festival
San Tan Valley

November 2010 | 17th Annual ArtFest of Scottsdale
Scottsdale

November 2010 | 3rd Annual 5K/310 Calorie Burn
Scottsdale

November 2010 | Arizona State Ponies of the Americas
Scottsdale

November 2010 | AzQHA AQHA Scholarship Circuit #3
Scottsdale

November 2010 | Festival of Greece 2010
Scottsdale

November 2010 | Green ArtWalk
Scottsdale

November 2010 | Scottsdale Fall Preview Hunter Jumper Show
Scottsdale

November 2010 | Scottsdale Fashion Week
Scottsdale

November 2010 | Scottsdale Latin Jazz Festival
Scottsdale

November 2010 | Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show
Scottsdale

November 2010 | The Snow Queen
Scottsdale

November 2010 | U.S. Dog Agility Cynosport Games
Scottsdale

November 2010 | Veterans Day
Scottsdale

November 2010 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

November 2010 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

November 2010 | Red Rock Canvas - The Event
Sedona

November 2010 | Show Low Shines
Show Low

November 2010 | 11th Annual Festival of Trees
Sierra Vista

November 2010 | Brown Canyon Ranch Open House
Sierra Vista

November 2010 | Veterans' Day Parade
Sierra Vista

November 2010 | 32nd Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
Sun City West

November 2010 | 39th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair
Sun City

November 2010 | Fall Foliage Finale Festival
Superior

November 2010 | Live Music Festival
Superior

November 2010 | 19th Annual Lace Day
Tempe

November 2010 | 5th Annual Step-N-Out
Tempe

November 2010 | Arizona Walk Now for Autism 2010
Tempe

November 2010 | Astronomy Open House
Tempe

November 2010 | Dayspring Boutique
Tempe

November 2010 | Lord of the Wings Challenge
Tempe

November 2010 | Mill Avenue Holiday Lighting Display
Tempe

November 2010 | Undy 5000 (5K)
Tempe

November 2010 | Walk to Save Animals
Tempe

November 2010 | An Art Experience
Tubac

November 2010 | 21st Annual All Soul's Procession
Tucson

November 2010 | 29th Annual Holiday Craft Market
Tucson

November 2010 | 7th Annual Native Eyes Film Showcase
Tucson

November 2010 | Annual Treasure House Estate Sale
Tucson

November 2010 | Autumn Run 3 Miler and Kids Fun Run
Tucson

November 2010 | El Bike Swap de Tucson
Tucson

November 2010 | El Nacimiento Opening
Tucson

November 2010 | Fall 2010 Open Studio Tour
Tucson

November 2010 | Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul Park
Tucson

November 2010 | Pima Academy Cup Horse Show Week 3
Tucson

November 2010 | Saguaro Scramblers Dog Agility Show
Tucson

November 2010 | Thanksgiving Cross-Country Classic
Tucson

November 2010 | Tucson Fall Classic Horse Show
Tucson

November 2010 | Celebrate! The Day of the Dead
Vail

November 2010 | 10th Annual Gem & Art Fair
Wickenburg

November 2010 | 30th Annual Wickenburg Tour of Homes
Wickenburg

November 2010 | Mountain Village Holiday
Williams

November 2010 | Polar Express
Williams

November 2010 | 12th Annual Festival of Trees
Winslow

November 2010 | 5th Annual First Street Lighting
Winslow

November 2010 | 64th Annual Christmas Parade
Winslow

November 2010 | 4th Annual Scenic Highway 89 Yard Sale
Yarnell

November 2010 | 4th Annual Scenic Highway 89 Yard Sale
Yarnell

November 2010 | Napa Auto Parts IHBA World Finals
Chandler

November 2010 | Annual Zeke Taylor Open Pit Barbecue
Cottonwood

12.02.10–12.30.10 | 33rd Annual Las Noches de las Luminarias
Phoenix

Thousands of hand-lit luminarias line the garden pathways, musical entertainment each night, additional buffet dinner is available, $25, 5:30 pm, pre-register, 480-481-8188 or 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

12.03.10–12.03.10 | Christmas on Main Street
Florence

December 2010 | Festival of Lights Parade
Safford

December 2010 | The Nutcracker
Mesa

December 2010 | Santa Unique Boutique
Ajo

December 2010 | Anthem Holiday Classic
Anthem

December 2010 | Christmas on Main Street
Benson

December 2010 | Christmas and Cactus Holiday Extravaganza
Camp Verde

December 2010 | Christmas Craft Bazaar
Camp Verde

December 2010 | 30th Annual Cascabel Community Fair
Cascabel

December 2010 | 8th Annual Stagecoach Village Luminaria Run
Cave Creek

December 2010 | Downtown Chandler Art Walk
Chandler

December 2010 | Hometown Chino Christmas Celebration
Chino Valley

December 2010 | Santa Claus Express
Clarkdale

December 2010 | Bootleggin' Cruiz-In on Historic 89A
Cottonwood

December 2010 | 16th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Walk
Cottonwood

December 2010 | 2nd Saturday Art & Antique Walk
Cottonwood

December 2010 | 57th Annual Christmas Parade
Cottonwood

December 2010 | Christmas Light Parade
Douglas

December 2010 | Electric Light Parade
Eagar

December 2010 | Holiday Boogie 2010
Eloy

December 2010 | 12th Annual Northern Lights Holiday Parade
FLagstaff

December 2010 | First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff

December 2010 | Geminid Meteor Shower
Flagstaff

December 2010 | Historic Christmas Party and Crafts
Flagstaff

December 2010 | Holiday Skies Program
Flagstaff

December 2010 | Holiday Star Fest
Flagstaff

December 2010 | New Year's Eve Pinecone Drop
Flagstaff

December 2010 | Luminaria Lighting
Fountain Hills

December 2010 | Stroll in the Glow
Fountain Hills

December 2010 | Winsor Castle By Night
Fredonia

December 2010 | Luminaria Night
Ganado

December 2010 | Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings
Glendalef

December 2010 | Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings
Glendalef

December 2010 | Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings
Glendalef

December 2010 | Wags for Wishes-Arizona
Glendalef

December 2010 | Festival of Lights
Globe

December 2010 | Christmas Light Parade
Globe

December 2010 | Dolan Ellis
Hereford

December 2010 | 24th Annual Parade of Lights Festival
Holbrook

December 2010 | Anniversary and Holiday Open House
Holbrook

December 2010 | Jerome Art Walk
Jerome

December 2010 | 15th Annual Very Merry Parade of Lights
Kingman

December 2010 | Meteor Mania with the Gemenids
Kitt Peak

December 2010 | 36th Annual Christmas Concert
Lake Havasu City

December 2010 | 23rd Annual Christmas in the Park
Litchfield Park

December 2010 | Annual Holiday Cultural Fest
Mesa

December 2010 | Annual Parade of Lights
Mesa

December 2010 | Christkindlmarket
Mesa

December 2010 | Christmas Posadas
Nogales

December 2010 | 17th Annual Holualoa Tucson Marathon
Oracle

December 2010 | Women's Civic Club Fall Potpourri
Parker

December 2010 | Oldtown Holiday Festival
Peoria

December 2010 | Annual Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding
Phoenix

December 2010 | 11th Annual Winter Solstice Celebration
Phoenix

marking the longest night of the year through the magic of Irish mythology, special visitors, the "Swans from Pleiades' will help celebrate, a customary Irish dinner at 4 pm, reservations needed, $12, 480-242-3500 or 602-258-0109 or www.azirish.org

December 2010 | 25th Annual Poinsettia Festival
Phoenix

December 2010 | 25th Annual Poinsettia Festival
Phoenix

December 2010 | 34th Annual Pueblo Grande Indian Market
Phoenix

December 2010 | 3rd Annual Phoenix Runway
Phoenix

December 2010 | 5th Annual Pearl Harbor Day Walk
Phoenix

December 2010 | A Christmas Carol
Phoenix

December 2010 | Arizona Biltmore's Winemaker Dinner
Phoenix

December 2010 | Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix

December 2010 | Carats for Caring
Phoenix

December 2010 | Dawn to Dusk
Phoenix

December 2010 | Fairgrounds Antique Market
Phoenix

December 2010 | Holidays at the Heard Museum
Phoenix

December 2010 | Ib Andersen's The Nutcracker
Phoenix

December 2010 | New Year's Eve Special Event Concert
Phoenix

December 2010 | PIMC Indian Market
Phoenix

December 2010 | TequilaFest
Phoenix

December 2010 | Second Saturday "Shop Hop"
Pine

December 2010 | Holiday Festival of Lights & Tree Display
Prescott Valley

December 2010 | Arizona Revue Christmas Program
Prescott

December 2010 | Elves Weekend Downtown
Prescott

December 2010 | Frontier Christmas Open House
Prescott

December 2010 | Jingle Bell Run/Walk
Prescott

December 2010 | 2nd Annual Pecan Festival
Sahuarita

December 2010 | Scottsdale Fantasy of Lights
Scottsdale

December 2010 | 22nd Annual Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon
Scottsdale

December 2010 | 5th Annual Frosty's Run
Scottsdale

December 2010 | Arizona Festival of Horses
Scottsdale

December 2010 | Holiday Harmony Snow & Glow
Scottsdale

December 2010 | Holiday Lights 2010
Scottsdale

December 2010 | North Scottsdale Polo Club Azteca Cup
Scottsdale

December 2010 | 37th Annual Festival of Lights
Sedona

December 2010 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

December 2010 | Art & Craft Show
Sedona

December 2010 | Christmas in the Park
Sedona

December 2010 | Pilgrimage to Bethlehem
Sedona

December 2010 | Gingerbread Village on Gingerbread Lane
Show Low

December 2010 | 52nd Annual Holiday Parade
Sierra Vista

December 2010 | Tour of Officers' Homes
Sierra Vista

December 2010 | 4th Annual Somerton Tamale Festival
Somerton

December 2010 | Electric Light Parade
St. Johns

December 2010 | 22nd Annual Insight Bowl
Tempe

December 2010 | APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade
Tempe

December 2010 | 8th Annual Organ Christmas Concert
Tempe

December 2010 | Pass in Review
Tempe

December 2010 | 2nd Annual Festival of Trees
Tubac

December 2010 | 14th Annual "Christmas at San Xavier"
Tucson

December 2010 | 15th Annual A Tucson Pastorela
Tucson

December 2010 | 16th Annual Downtown Parade of Lights
Tucson

December 2010 | 17th Annual Jingle Bell Walk
Tucson

December 2010 | 24th Annual Luminaria Nights
Tucson

December 2010 | Expo
Tucson

December 2010 | Fiesta Bowl Western Classic Tip Off
Tucson

December 2010 | Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul Park
Tucson

December 2010 | La Fiesta de Guadalupe
Tucson

December 2010 | Las Posadas Procession
Tucson

December 2010 | Musical Moveable Feast
Tucson

December 2010 | The Nutcracker
Tucson

December 2010 | Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Tucson

December 2010 | Winterhaven Run Through the Lights
Tucson

December 2010 | Zoo Lights
Tucson

December 2010 | 40th Annual La Fiesta de Tumacacori
Tumacacori

December 2010 | Tumacacori Festival Ride
Tumacacori

December 2010 | A Territorial Christmas
Vail

December 2010 | 15th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights
Wickenburg

December 2010 | 4th Annual Great Christmas Cookie Hunt
Wickenburg

December 2010 | 28th Annual Christmas Apple Festival
Willcox

December 2010 | Annual Christmas Lighted Parade
Willcox

December 2010 | 21st Annual Acker Night
Prescott

May 2011 | Annual Tea & Quilt Show
Prescott Valley

May 2011 | QuiltFest 2010
Sedona

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