APRIL 2018

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Your official guide to what’s happening in and around Scottsdale

Scottsdale Culinary Festival

TANGO LOVERS: “I AM TANGO”April 27 | 8 p.m. | scottsdalearts.org

Follow the artistic evolution of the world’s most romantic dance with Tango Lovers’ ensemble of 24 world-renowned dance champions and music prodigies. The fashions, lighting and multimedia backdrop engage all your senses in the world of tango!

JUNK IN THE TRUNK VINTAGE MARKETApril 27-29 | junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com

If the words “vintage, rusty, chippy and handmade” make your shopper’s heart go pitter-patter, this is the event for you! Browse more than 100,000 square feet of vintage treasures while enjoying live music and local food trucks. See website for details.

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ARIZONA BIKE WEEKApril 11-15 | azbikeweek.com

Bike Week is Arizona’s hottest ride! Motorcycle enthusiasts of all skillsets are welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be daily charity rides, stunt shows, bike races and nightly concerts by bands like ZZ Top and Collective Soul.

SCOTTSDALE CULINARY FESTIVAL WEEKEND April 14-15 | scottsdalefest.org

This two-day culinary extravaganza is your passport to exploring the flavors of the world, from the BBQ Country district to the European Plaza and Asian Village. Stop by the Beer Garden and try your choice of more than 200 specialty beers. See website for details.

NIRVANA FOOD & WINE FESTIVALApril 19-22 | nirvanafoodandwine.com

Join dozens of local and national celebrity chefs at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain for one of the season’s most anticipated culinary celebrations. Events include two Master of Taste wine dinners and the Best of the West dinner. See website for details.

A TASTE OF SCOTTSDALE ARTWALKApril 5 | 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | scottsdalegalleries.com

Great art, delicious food and fine wine are at their best when they are paired! For this special ArtWalk, galleries will feature food from various Arts District restaurants, while Arizona wineries and local tasting rooms will provide beverage samplings.

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Akunnittinni: A Kinngait Family PortraitScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art480-874-4666, smoca.orgThru 5/27/18

Ancient Musical Treasures from Central ChinaMusical Instrument Museum480-478-6000, mim.orgThru 5/6/18

The Art of Joe Beeler: A Western OriginalWestern Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 480-686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.orgThru 10/28/18

Canvas of Clay: Hopi Pottery MasterworksWestern Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 480-686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.orgOngoing

Claudio Dicochea: Acid BaroqueScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art480-874-4666, smoca.orgThru 5/20/18

Dinosaurs in the DesertPhoenix Zoo602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.orgThru 4/30/18 Fossil digs, Dinosaur Keeper talks and prehistoric photo ops are all part of the excitement at the Phoenix Zoo!

Fragments: Broken Bowls Tell More TalesPueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park 602-495-0901, pueblogrande.comThru 8/31/18

Jun KanekoDesert Botanical Garden480-941-1225, dbg.orgThru 5/13/18

Pompeii: The ExhibitionArizona Science Center602-716-2000, azscience.orgThru 5/28/18

The Rennard Strickland Collection of Western Film HistoryWestern Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 480-686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.orgThru 9/30/18 This exhibit highlights 118 western film posters and lobby cards dating from the 1890s to the mid-1980s.

Spring Butterfly ExhibitDesert Botanical Garden480-941-1225, dbg.orgThru 5/13/18

Symmetry in Stone: The Jewelry of Richard I. ChavezHeard Museum602-252-8840, heard.orgThru 8/5/18

Today’s Norms are Tomorrow’s Luxuries: Luis Alfonso VillalobosScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art480-874-4666, smoca.orgThru 5/13/18

Western Edge: Humor & Playfulness in Contemporary Western Art Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 480-686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.orgThru 6/3/18

APRIL 1Easter Bunny ExpressVerde Canyon Railroad, 1 p.m.800-582-7245, verdecanyonrr.com

Lindi OrtegaMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

APRIL 3Leonard Bernstein at 100: A Musical CelebrationScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org Join acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel for arrangements from Bernstein’s West Side Story and more.

Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7 p.m.602-379-7900, nba.com/suns

APRIL 4The Children of Willesden LaneScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

Shelby LynneMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

APRIL 5*A Taste of Scottsdale ArtWalkScottsdale Arts District (Main St. & Marshall Way), 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com

Out@SMoCA: Dan SavageScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.480-499-8587, smoca.org

APRIL 6Music in the Garden: Bluesman Mike & the Blues Review BandDesert Botanical Garden, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.480-941-1225, dbg.org

*Yo! Matsuri Discovery Japan FestivalScottsdale Civic Center Park, 6 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

APRIL 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”Scottsdale Desert Stages TheatreFri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. (no matinee April 7)480-483-1664, desertstages.org

APRIL 6, 13, 20, 27*Native American DancingHyatt Regency Scottsdale, 5 p.m.480-444-1234, scottsdale.hyatt.com

APRIL 7Arizona Coyotes vs. Anaheim DucksGila River Arena, 6 p.m.480-563-7825, coyotes.nhl.com

Carnival of IllusionArizona Biltmore, 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.480-359-7469, carnivalofillusion.com

International Jazz Day FestivalScottsdale Civic Center Park, 4 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org Enjoy five hours of live jazz from smooth and classic to Latin jazz and American blues.

Vanessa WilliamsScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28*McDonald’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Car ShowThe Pavilions, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.480-443-0080 thepavilionsattalkingstick.com

*Old Town Farmers’ MarketBrown Ave. & First St., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.623-848-1234, arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

APRIL 7-8Phoenix Pride FestivalSteele Indian School Park 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.602-277-7433, phoenixpride.org

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APRIL 8Garden ProjectDesert Botanical Garden 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.480-941-1225, dbg.org

*Phoenix Pride ParadeThird Street from Thomas to Indian School, 10 a.m.602-277-7433, phoenixpride.org The Pride Parade boasts 2,000 individual participants with decorated vehicles, colorful floats and thousands of walkers.

Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State WarriorsTalking Stick Resort Arena, 6 p.m.602-379-7900, nba.com/suns

*Sunday A’FairScottsdale Civic Center Park 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

APRIL 10Talk CinemaScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

APRIL 11San Francisco Opera Grand Cinema Series: “Rigoletto”Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

The Sun Dog TwinsMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

APRIL 11-15Arizona Bike WeekWestWorld of Scottsdale See website for details480-644-9191, azbikeweek.com

APRIL 12Desert Night Cinema SeriesDesert Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.480-941-1225, dbg.org

APRIL 12, 19, 26*Scottsdale ArtWalkScottsdale Arts District (Main St. & Marshall Way), 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. scottsdalegalleries.com

APRIL 13Blue Oyster CultThe Showroom at Talking Stick Resort 8 p.m.480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

Music in the Garden: JaleoDesert Botanical Garden, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.480-941-1225, dbg.org

Scottsdale Culinary Festival: The Cocktail SocietyScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.scottsdalefest.org

APRIL 14Dance Theatre of HarlemASU Gammage, 7 p.m.480-965-3434, asugammage.comThis iconic dance company uses the language of classical ballet to celebrate African American culture.

APRIL 14-15Scottsdale Culinary Festival WeekendScottsdale Civic Center ParkSat. 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. / Sun. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.scottsdalefest.org

APRIL 15Scottsdale Culinary Festival: Best of the FestHyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa 6 p.m.scottsdalefest.org

APRIL 17-22“The Color Purple”ASU Gammage, see website for details480-965-3434, asugammage.com

APRIL 18Hot Club of CowtownMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

APRIL 19Daymé ArocenaMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

Murray PerahiaScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

APRIL 19-22Nirvana Food & Wine FestivalSanctuary on Camelback Mountain See website for details855-245-2051, nirvanafoodandwine.com

APRIL 20Music in the Garden: Papa John DeFrancesco & the Union FourDesert Botanical Garden, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.480-941-1225, dbg.org

APRIL 21George Noory LiveScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 5 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

APRIL 21-22City of Scottsdale Off-Road ExpoWestWorld of Scottsdale Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sun. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.317-236-6515, offroadexpo.comHighlights include off-road industry celebrities, racing demos, a stunt team and giveaways.

APRIL 22Dixie DregsScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

Tchaikovsky and Mozart: Behind the Music with Robert GreenbergMusical Instrument Museum, 2 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

APRIL 25Pan Devils Steel BandMusical Instrument Museum, 10:30 a.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

Pete Pancrazi QuartetMusical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

APRIL 26Brubeck Brothers QuartetMusical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

APRIL 27“I am Tango” by Tango LoversScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m.480-499-8587, scottsdalearts.org

APRIL 27-28I Mom So HardSalt River Grand Ballroom at Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m.480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.comStars of the hit web series talk the good, bad and funny about motherhood.

APRIL 27-29Junk in the Trunk Vintage MarketWestWorld of Scottsdale, 480-696-4018, see website for detailsjunkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com

APRIL 28Dinner on the Desert: A Garden Full of StarsDesert Botanical Garden, 6 p.m. 480-941-1225, dbg.org

Halau O KekuhiASU Gammage, 7 p.m.480-965-3434, asugammage.com

APRIL 29Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians ConcertMusical Instrument Museum, 2 p.m.480-478-6000, mim.org

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