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FUN! 17 things to do this weekend around Phoenix

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Looking ahead to the weekend? We've got your events roundup ready.

The Legoland Discovery Center opens on Friday at Arizona Mills Mall. The facility is recommending guests purchase their tickets early.

There will also be a huge POW WOW at Arizona State University this weekend. If you haven't been before, it is something worth checking out and experiencing.

This weekend also marks the 12th annual Pat's Run! Good luck to all the runners. Scroll below for more events.

Did I miss one? Send me an emailand let me know or reach out on Twitter, @JoshFrigerio.

The Johnny Clegg Band (April 21)
Where: Mesa Arts Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $37

 

Legoland Discovery Center**Grand Opening (April 22)
Where: Arizona Mills Mall, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe (next to SEA LIFE Aquarium)
Time: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $22 - adults and kids (3+).

 

Origins Project Dialogue: Mariette DiChristine & Lawrence Krauss (April 22)
Where: Herberger Theatre
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: $13.50 - $28.50

 

Tempe Comedy Concert Series: Class Clowns(April 22)
Where: Tempe Center for the Arts
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 - $25

 

Third annual Beer Olympics (April 22)
Where: Tempe Marketplace District Stage
Time: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Admission: $10 – general admission to compete, $15 – General Assignment Plus

 

Beer n’ Bones(April 22)
Where: Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald
Time: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Admission: $15 - advanced, $20 - at the door, $40 – VIP

 

Deon Cole (April 22-24)
Where: Stand Up Live
Time: Varies by date
Admission: $20

 

Steve Trevino (21-23)
Where: Tempe Improv
Time: Varies by date
Admission: $17

 

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates (April 22 - 24)
Where: Chase Field
Time: 6:40 p.m.
Admission: Varies by seat

 

30th annual POW WOW at Arizona State University (April 22-24)
Where: ASU Band Practice Field (6th Street and Rural Road)
Time: View full schedule on website. Event times vary by day.
Admission: $8 – adults, $6 – students, $20 – 3-Day Pass

 

Earth Day at the Phoenix Zoo (April 23)
Where: Phoenix Zoo
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission: Included with regular zoo admission

 

Southwest Cajun Fest (April 23)
Where: Downtown Chandler
Time: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Admission: $10 – General Admission, $65 – VIP

 

Diplo at Talking Stick Resort Release Pool Party (April 23)
Where: Talking Stick Resort Release Pool
Time: Doors open at 11 a.m.
Admission: $40 - $50

 

Fiesta Bowl Rugby & Balloon Classic (April 23)
D2, D1 High School Championships followed by ASU vs Mexico

Where: Scottsdale Stadium
Schedule:
2:05 p.m. – D2 High School Championship: Northern Arizona vs Old Pueblo
3:30 p.m. – D1 High School Championship: Red Mountain vs Desert Vista
5:10 p.m. – ASU vs Mexico
7-9 p.m. – Hot Air Balloon Glow
Admission: $8 - $1,000 (various packages available)

 

The Original Taste (April 23)
Where: Scottsdale Waterfront
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Admission: $125+

 

12th annual Pat’s Run (April 23)
Where: Tempe, Ariz
Time: Expo opens at 6 a.m. Race starts at 7 a.m.
Admission: $50

 

Total Sausage Fest at Brat Haus (April 24)
Where: Brat Haus in Scottsdale
Time: noon to 8 p.m.
Admission: $10