Calendar of Events
RSS FeedWednesday May 22, 2013
One-Time Events
Windmill Wine Tasting Event
- Location: Windmill Winery
- Address: 1140 W. Butte Ave., Florence, AZ 85132
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Wine Tasting Event Every Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm we will be hosting a tasting event. A great way to unwind from the mid week blues. This is a prepaid RSVP event. Cost per person is $20 and includes wine tasting, light appetizers and live music for your entertainment. This is a prepaid RSVP event, to sign up please call 520-858-6050 and ask for Cynthia.
"Pirates of the Scaribbean (Are we there Yet?)"
- Location: Silver Star Playhouse
- Address: 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205
- Venue: Silver Star Playhouse
- Visit Website
Hit the high seas with this delightful pirate comedy, full of romance, nutty characters and a huge dose of misadventure. The seas of the Caribbean are infested with a scourge of pirates and the pompous Captain Stubbing has sworn to stamp them out. He faces not only the famously eccentric Captain Jack Spratt, but also the devious and cursed Captain Barmitzvah, the Yiddish terror of the high seas! When Barmitzvah kidnaps damsel in distress Eliza Swine, it's up to stableboy Will Doolittle to save ... more
On-Going Events
Half-Day Guided Hikes
- Location: McDowell Sonoran Preserve
- Address: 16447 N. 91st St., Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Venue: Arizona Outback Adventures
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
Presenting a rainbow of bright flowers, towering green cacti and unique trees, Arizona’s Sonoran Desert offers a landscape unlike that of any other desert in the world. Join us on a guided hiking tour and allow our expert guides to share their wealth of knowledge about the surrounding flora, fauna, and geology. While more than a simple nature walk, our guided hikes are designed so both individuals of modest fitness levels and the more active adventurer will enjoy themselves. Bring your cam... more
Half-Day Guided Mountain Bike Tours
- Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park
- Address: 16447 N. 91st St., Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Venue: Arizona Outback Adventures
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
The Sonoran Desert around the Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area is home to some of the most interesting flora and fauna in the world. Sign up for our guided mountain bike tour and cruise along among the cactus down winding gravel paths with the stunning desert landscape as a backdrop. Our guided tours are suitable for all skill levels from the curious beginner to the daring dirt devil expert. We provide high performance mountain bikes, all necessary support and basic safety instruction, safety equip... more
Half-Day Kayaking & Rafting Tours
- Location: United States
- Address: 16447 N. 91st Street #101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Venue: Arizona Outback Adventures
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
Float down the Lower Salt River or the Verde River on our guided rafting tour or a guided kayaking trip. The Lower Salt River and the Lower Verde River are class 1 rivers with no major rapids. The river ecosystems are home to a variety of wildlife, including wild horses and bald eagles that we are often fortunate enough to see while floating along. Boats, life jackets, snacks and water are provided. See website for more details. We require a minimum of 4 sign-ups to confirm a tour. 15% discount ... more
Olive Oil 101 Tour
- Location: Queen Creek Olive Mill
- Address: 25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85242
- Venue: Queen Creek Olive Mill
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
This fun, educational, and informative 30-minute tour will teach you the history of the farm and mill, how the signature oils are made, and the importance of local products and sustainable farming. After the tour, you can taste the oils, stuffed olives, and tapenades, then purchase your favorites in the gourmet marketplace! Pick up a few recipe cards to take home too!
"Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere"
- Location: Arizona Museum for Youth
- Address: 35 N. Robson. St., Mesa, AZ 85201
- Venue: Arizona Museum for Youth
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Visit Website
Our artfully meteorological exhibit will present artist's representations of wind, rain, sleet, snow, hurricane, tornado, sun and fog...and offer a little light climatology on the side. Artwork selected ranges from paintings to prints, sculpture to weavings. Emphasis will be on creative movement, fundamentals found through reading, stormy weather art-making activities and the opportunity to present today's weather forecast in front of the green screen television camera (creativity & imagina... more
Thursday May 23, 2013
One-Time Events
"Damn Yankees"
- Location: Hale Centre Theatre
- Address: 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85233
- Venue: Hale Centre Theatre
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
Winner of seven Tony Awards, Damn Yankees is the musical retelling of the Faust tale. Set in the 1950s, when the New York Yankees dominated baseball, a middle-aged, long-suffering fan of the pathetic Washington Senators trades his soul to the Devil. He becomes young Joe Hardy, the powerful hitter who can lead the Senators to victory. As the team gets closer to the long-awaited victory, Joe realizes how much he misses his wife and his life. Filled with songs such as "You Gotta Have Heart,&q... more
"Pirates of the Scaribbean (Are we there Yet?)"
- Location: Silver Star Playhouse
- Address: 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205
- Venue: Silver Star Playhouse
- Visit Website
Hit the high seas with this delightful pirate comedy, full of romance, nutty characters and a huge dose of misadventure. The seas of the Caribbean are infested with a scourge of pirates and the pompous Captain Stubbing has sworn to stamp them out. He faces not only the famously eccentric Captain Jack Spratt, but also the devious and cursed Captain Barmitzvah, the Yiddish terror of the high seas! When Barmitzvah kidnaps damsel in distress Eliza Swine, it's up to stableboy Will Doolittle to save ... more
On-Going Events
Half-Day Guided Hikes
- Location: McDowell Sonoran Preserve
- Address: 16447 N. 91st St., Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Venue: Arizona Outback Adventures
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
Presenting a rainbow of bright flowers, towering green cacti and unique trees, Arizona’s Sonoran Desert offers a landscape unlike that of any other desert in the world. Join us on a guided hiking tour and allow our expert guides to share their wealth of knowledge about the surrounding flora, fauna, and geology. While more than a simple nature walk, our guided hikes are designed so both individuals of modest fitness levels and the more active adventurer will enjoy themselves. Bring your cam... more
Half-Day Guided Mountain Bike Tours
- Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park
- Address: 16447 N. 91st St., Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Venue: Arizona Outback Adventures
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
The Sonoran Desert around the Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area is home to some of the most interesting flora and fauna in the world. Sign up for our guided mountain bike tour and cruise along among the cactus down winding gravel paths with the stunning desert landscape as a backdrop. Our guided tours are suitable for all skill levels from the curious beginner to the daring dirt devil expert. We provide high performance mountain bikes, all necessary support and basic safety instruction, safety equip... more
Half-Day Kayaking & Rafting Tours
- Location: United States
- Address: 16447 N. 91st Street #101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Venue: Arizona Outback Adventures
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
Float down the Lower Salt River or the Verde River on our guided rafting tour or a guided kayaking trip. The Lower Salt River and the Lower Verde River are class 1 rivers with no major rapids. The river ecosystems are home to a variety of wildlife, including wild horses and bald eagles that we are often fortunate enough to see while floating along. Boats, life jackets, snacks and water are provided. See website for more details. We require a minimum of 4 sign-ups to confirm a tour. 15% discount ... more
Kid's Club
- Location: Superstition Springs Center
- Address: 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206
- Venue: Superstition Springs Center
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Thursday
- Visit Website
Kids Club is a free, interactive program designed to educate and entertain children. Members typically range in age from newborn to 5 years, but kids of all ages are invited to join the fun! Join the fun, activities, and music every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the JCPenny Court.
Olive Oil 101 Tour
- Location: Queen Creek Olive Mill
- Address: 25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85242
- Venue: Queen Creek Olive Mill
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
This fun, educational, and informative 30-minute tour will teach you the history of the farm and mill, how the signature oils are made, and the importance of local products and sustainable farming. After the tour, you can taste the oils, stuffed olives, and tapenades, then purchase your favorites in the gourmet marketplace! Pick up a few recipe cards to take home too!
"Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere"
- Location: Arizona Museum for Youth
- Address: 35 N. Robson. St., Mesa, AZ 85201
- Venue: Arizona Museum for Youth
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Visit Website
Our artfully meteorological exhibit will present artist's representations of wind, rain, sleet, snow, hurricane, tornado, sun and fog...and offer a little light climatology on the side. Artwork selected ranges from paintings to prints, sculpture to weavings. Emphasis will be on creative movement, fundamentals found through reading, stormy weather art-making activities and the opportunity to present today's weather forecast in front of the green screen television camera (creativity & imagina... more
Friday May 24, 2013
One-Time Events
"Damn Yankees"
- Location: Hale Centre Theatre
- Address: 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85233
- Venue: Hale Centre Theatre
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
Winner of seven Tony Awards, Damn Yankees is the musical retelling of the Faust tale. Set in the 1950s, when the New York Yankees dominated baseball, a middle-aged, long-suffering fan of the pathetic Washington Senators trades his soul to the Devil. He becomes young Joe Hardy, the powerful hitter who can lead the Senators to victory. As the team gets closer to the long-awaited victory, Joe realizes how much he misses his wife and his life. Filled with songs such as "You Gotta Have Heart,&q... more
"Pirates of the Scaribbean (Are we there Yet?)"
- Location: Silver Star Playhouse
- Address: 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205
- Venue: Silver Star Playhouse
- Visit Website
Hit the high seas with this delightful pirate comedy, full of romance, nutty characters and a huge dose of misadventure. The seas of the Caribbean are infested with a scourge of pirates and the pompous Captain Stubbing has sworn to stamp them out. He faces not only the famously eccentric Captain Jack Spratt, but also the devious and cursed Captain Barmitzvah, the Yiddish terror of the high seas! When Barmitzvah kidnaps damsel in distress Eliza Swine, it's up to stableboy Will Doolittle to save ... more
On-Going Events
Half-Day Guided Hikes
- Location: McDowell Sonoran Preserve
- Address: 16447 N. 91st St., Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Venue: Arizona Outback Adventures
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
Presenting a rainbow of bright flowers, towering green cacti and unique trees, Arizona’s Sonoran Desert offers a landscape unlike that of any other desert in the world. Join us on a guided hiking tour and allow our expert guides to share their wealth of knowledge about the surrounding flora, fauna, and geology. While more than a simple nature walk, our guided hikes are designed so both individuals of modest fitness levels and the more active adventurer will enjoy themselves. Bring your cam... more
Half-Day Guided Mountain Bike Tours
- Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park
- Address: 16447 N. 91st St., Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Venue: Arizona Outback Adventures
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
The Sonoran Desert around the Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area is home to some of the most interesting flora and fauna in the world. Sign up for our guided mountain bike tour and cruise along among the cactus down winding gravel paths with the stunning desert landscape as a backdrop. Our guided tours are suitable for all skill levels from the curious beginner to the daring dirt devil expert. We provide high performance mountain bikes, all necessary support and basic safety instruction, safety equip... more
Half-Day Kayaking & Rafting Tours
- Location: United States
- Address: 16447 N. 91st Street #101, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Venue: Arizona Outback Adventures
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
Float down the Lower Salt River or the Verde River on our guided rafting tour or a guided kayaking trip. The Lower Salt River and the Lower Verde River are class 1 rivers with no major rapids. The river ecosystems are home to a variety of wildlife, including wild horses and bald eagles that we are often fortunate enough to see while floating along. Boats, life jackets, snacks and water are provided. See website for more details. We require a minimum of 4 sign-ups to confirm a tour. 15% discount ... more
Mesa Community Farmers Market
- Location: Mesa Convention Center
- Address: 201 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201
- Venue: Mesa Convention Center
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Friday
- Visit Website
Held every Friday, the Farmer's Market features fresh produce from local growers, plus a variety of handmade arts and crafts such as jewelry, wooden toys and wall hangings.
Olive Oil 101 Tour
- Location: Queen Creek Olive Mill
- Address: 25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85242
- Venue: Queen Creek Olive Mill
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Visit Website
This fun, educational, and informative 30-minute tour will teach you the history of the farm and mill, how the signature oils are made, and the importance of local products and sustainable farming. After the tour, you can taste the oils, stuffed olives, and tapenades, then purchase your favorites in the gourmet marketplace! Pick up a few recipe cards to take home too!
"Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere"
- Location: Arizona Museum for Youth
- Address: 35 N. Robson. St., Mesa, AZ 85201
- Venue: Arizona Museum for Youth
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Visit Website
Our artfully meteorological exhibit will present artist's representations of wind, rain, sleet, snow, hurricane, tornado, sun and fog...and offer a little light climatology on the side. Artwork selected ranges from paintings to prints, sculpture to weavings. Emphasis will be on creative movement, fundamentals found through reading, stormy weather art-making activities and the opportunity to present today's weather forecast in front of the green screen television camera (creativity & imagina... more
Mesa Spirit Country Store
- Location: Mesa Spirit RV Resort
- Address: 3020 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85213
- Venue: Mesa Spirit RV Resort
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Friday
Food and Arts & Crafts available for purchase.
Saturday May 25, 2013
One-Time Events
Peach Festival
- Location: Schnepf Farms
- Address: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85242
- Venue: Schnepf Farms
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
- Visit Website
Life is Peachy at Schnepf Farms! A weekend of peach food sampling, activities including peach pit spit, pie eating contest, celebrity chef demonstrations, peachy sampling tent, and peachy pancake breakfast. Also featuring train rides through the orchard ($3), U-Pick peaches, and a Country Store & Bakery.


