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FUN! 12 things to do this week around Phoenix

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Arizona car lovers, this is your week.

Barrett-Jackson started over the weekend, but the big festivities happen this week with the huge car auctions taking place on Saturday and Sunday.

Comedian Colin Jost is in town performing his stand-up routine at Tempe Improv later in the week and Shrek Jr., The Musical opens at the Mesa Art Center.

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Monday, Jan. 25:

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Time: Doors open at a.m.
Admission: $15 – adult; $10 – senior, military, student; $10 – child

Arizona Fine Art Festival
Where: 26540 N. Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale and Jomax roads) under the white tents
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. everyday
Admission: $10 – season pass; $8 – season pass for seniors/military; children (12 and under) free
** Runs through April 3

ASU Concerts at the Center: Chamber Music With Harp
Elizabeth Buck, Nancy Buck, Albie Micklich, Julie Smith Phillips
Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 – general admission; FREE for students, teachers, veterans (*Free tickets must be approved and requested by phone or at the box officer)

 

Tuesday, Jan. 26:

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Time: Doors open at a.m.
Admission: $25 – adult; $20 – senior, military, student; $10 – child; $15- twilight (5 p.m. – close)

 

Wednesday, Jan. 27:

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Time: Doors open at a.m.
Admission: $25 – adult; $20 – senior, military, student; $10 – child; $15- twilight (5 p.m. – close)

Shrek Jr, The Musical
Where: Mesa Arts Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $15

 

Thursday, Jan. 28:

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Time: Doors open at a.m.
Admission: $35 – adult; $30 – senior, military, student; $15 – child; $20- twilight (5 p.m. – close)

 

Friday, Jan. 29:

Classical Mystery Tour: A Symphonic Evening of The Beatles
Where: Phoenix Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $40 - $109

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Time: Doors open at a.m.
Admission: $55 – adult; $50 – senior, military, student; $20 – child; $35- twilight (5 p.m. – close)
**Barrett-Jackson continues through Sunday.

Free concert: Janelle Loes
Where: Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, 60 E. Fifth Street
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE

7th annual LGBT Desperado Film Festival
Where: Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts
Time: Film times vary by date. Check website for official schedule.
Admission: $10 – general admission; $9 – MCCCD employees; $8 – students/seniors; $40 – Saturday pass; $30 – Sunday pass

Gretel and Hansel – presented by Arizona School for the Arts
Where: Herberger Theatre
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: $13+
** Shows scheduled Saturday and Sunday. Times vary. Check website for schedule.

Carlos Mencia
Where: Stand Up Live
Time: 7:30 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.
Admission: $30 – general admission; $50 – VIP
**Performances scheduled through the weekend. Performance times vary.

Colin Jost
Where: Tempe Improv
Time: 7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m.
Admission: $22

Moscow Festival Ballet “Don Quixote”
Where: Chandler Center for the Arts
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $17+

Tempe Comedy Concert Series: Right Wing Left Wing
Where: Tempe Center for the Arts
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 - $25