PHOENIX — Despite the heat in the Valley, there are plenty of weekend events happening around the Phoenix metro (July 28-30).
Here’s what’s happening:
Friday, July 28
When: 7 p.m., 9:45 p.m. July 28-29 | 7 p.m. July 30
Where: Stand Up Live Phoenix at 50 W. Jefferson St Phoenix, AZ
Cost: $22 General Admission, 2 drink minimum
Info: Stand Up Comedian Adam Ray is making his way to the Valley this weekend. He will be performing at Stand Up Live Phoenix on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Ray was most recently seen on HBO’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’, the Netflix film ‘Game Over Man’ and the newest season of ‘Arrested Development.’
Kids Free Weekend: Seattle Mariners vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
When: July 28 at 6:40 p.m. | July 29 at 5:10 p.m. | July 30 at 1:10 p.m.
Where: Chase Field at 401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix
Cost: Adult tickets start at $22 | Kids 15 and under free with purchase of adult ticket
Info: Kids Free Weekend is back! Kids will be able to enter the ballpark for free during the series vs. the Seattle Mariners, July 28-30. All of Chase Field’s fun experiences will be available. The Kids Club, Sandlot, Baxter’s Den, and D-backs Sign Station are just some of the things to look forward to! Get up to two free kids' tickets (15 & younger) with the purchase of one (1) paid adult ticket.
Santa Fe Klan: todo y nada tour
When: Friday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Desert Diamond Arena [ 9400 W Maryland Ave] in Glendale
Cost: tickets start at $29.50
Free summer concert series – J. White
When: Friday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Chandler Center for the Arts [250 North Arizona Avenue]
Cost: FREE, you can RSVP to theshow, right here.
When: July 28 at 7 p.m. | July 29 at 11 a.m, 3 p.m., 7 p.m. | July 30 at 12 p.m., 4 p.m.
Where: Footprint Center at 201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $25
Info: Jurassic World Live Tour, an exhilarating and unpredictable live, family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of Jurassic World to generations of fans, will be roaring into Phoenix for the first time ever this summer playing the Footprint Center for six action-packed performances from July 28–30, 2023. With unrivaled arena production quality, Jurassic World comes to life against a backdrop of captivating scenery where dinosaurs from the iconic franchise, including fan-favorite Velociraptor Blue and a Tyrannosaurus rex more than 40 feet in length, take center stage. The production features more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, with scale, speed and ferocity, operated by animatronics and performers.
Saturday, July 29
When: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: OdySea Aquarium at 9500 East Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale
Cost: $44.95 for 13 and up | $34.95 for 12 and under
Info: Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure because it's Shark Week at OdySea Aquarium, where guests can get up-close with 14 different species of sharks – one of the largest arrays of sharks in the entire country! This week-long celebration of the majestic shark is “packed to the gills” with thrilling activities that will leave visitors on the edge of their “Voyager” seat as they become immersed in the awe-inspiring world of white tip, black tip, sandbar, sand tiger, lemon, and nurse sharks in that exhibit alone.
MCC Music Theatre presents: The Spongebob Musical
- When: Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m.
- Where: Performing Arts Center [1520 South Longmore] in Mesa
- Cost: On select dates, tickets start at $10.
Lowrider Scottsdale Super Show
When: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Westworld of Scottsdale at 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale
Cost: $40 General Admission | Free Admission for children 12 & under
Info: Get ready to celebrate all things Low Rider! Head to Westworld of Scottsdale to experience the Lowrider Scottsdale Super Show on Saturday, July 29. This show will feature lowrider cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, live music from Las Calakas, food vendors and so much more.
Yellowcard: Celebrating 20 Years of Ocean Avenue
When: Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
Where: Arizona Financial Theatre at 400 W Washington St, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start around $75
Info: Yellowcard fans, rejoice! The early 2000s band is making its way to the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix this weekend. Concert begins at 7 p.m. and tickets start around $75.
Arizona Cardinals 2023 Training Camp
When: The team will again take part in the league's "Back Together Weekend" on Saturday, July 29.
Where: State Farm Stadium [1 Cardinals Dr] in Glendale
Cost: Individuals can get up to four free tickets for practices while supplies last.
Info: Training camp is set to begin on Thursday, July 27, and it will run until Wednesday, August 9.
Sunday, July 30
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
Cost: Free admission
Info: Enjoy free museum admission all day from 10 am – 5pm, including access to special-engagement exhibitions Juan Francisco Elso: Por América and MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene. Beginning at noon, the Museum will host live performances in the galleries, art making, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages and abilities.
When: Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Heard Museum [2301 North Central Avenue]
Cost: Tickets run from $9 - $22.50.
Info: See the stars like never before at the Heard Museum’s sky-dome. The new exhibit, "Substance of Stars" focuses on sky knowledge and spiritual values of four indigenous communities.
