| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Avenue Q: School EditionPresented by Apache Junction Players at Apache Junction Performing Arts Center September 12-September 28, 2012 The Apache Junction Drama Department is proud to present "Avenue Q School Edition." Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Book by Jeff Whitty. Based on an Original Concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Originally produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffrey Seller, Vineyard Theatre and the New Group. The school edition of the show has been edited to make the show more age appropriate for a student cast. This show is rocommended for ages 12 and up.
| Apache Junction Players | 09/12/12- 09/28/12 | Apache Junction |
Cave Creek Thieves MarketPresented by Cave Creek Thieves Market at Cave Creek Thieves Market March 3, 2012-January 5, 2013 The Cave Creek Thieves Market will feature numerous western vendors including famed boot store Spirit of the West, among others, in honor of Cave Creek's major western event, Wild West Days. Thieves Market also will showcase western attire, jewelry, western art, blacksmithing and more.
| Cave Creek Thieves Market | 03/03/12- 01/05/13 | Cave Creek |
Rawhide Western TownPresented by Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass at Rawhide Steakhouse at Wild Horse Pass June 3, 2010 - Ongoing It's not uncommon to think of cowboys, outlaws and frontier towns when you think of Arizona, and Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass has made this mystique come alive by rebuilding a rough-and-tumble town from the 1880s. Gunfights take place in the streets, swinging doors lead into saloons and stores, and throughout it all, costume-clad actors staff the family-friendly town.
| Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass | 06/03/10- Ongoing | Chandler |
Downtown Chandler Art Walk Avg. Event Rating(4.3 Stars): Presented by Downtown Chandler Community Partnership at Downtown Chandler August 6, 2008 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (4.3 Stars):  The Downtown Chandler Art Walk takes place on the third Friday of every month along the streets of Historic Downtown Chandler. Local artists showcase and sell their works in media ranging from oil painting to jewelry and photography. There is live entertainment each month and free art activities for children. For more information, contact the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership at (480) 855-3539 or visit our web site at www.downtownchandler.org.
| Downtown Chandler Community Partnership | 08/06/08- Ongoing | Chandler |
Downtown Chandler Farmers MarketPresented by Downtown Chandler Community Partnership at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park January 8, 2009 - Ongoing The Downtown Chandler Farmers Market is held every Thursday from on the west side of Dr. A.J. Chandler Park. There are typically more than 25 vendors selling a wide variety of foods including fresh produce, sauces, tamales, hummus and frozen fish. Hand-crafted and unique gift items are also available. Live entertainment is scheduled for the third Thursday of every month. For more information, contact the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership at (480) 855-3539 or visit their web site at... | Downtown Chandler Community Partnership | 01/08/09- Ongoing | Chandler |
Chandler High School ExhibitPresented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing When Chandler High School was completed in 1922, it was considered the best equipped and the finest structure of its kind. Built for $250,000 Chandler High was semi-fireproof with only 2-percent wood in its construction. The school had grand pillars, a front garden landscape, 30 class and experimental rooms, physics laboratory, domestic science room able to accommodate 28 in cooking, an auditorium with open beams for perfect acoustics able to seat 1000, and most impressively the school had a... | Chandler Museum | 01/01/05- Ongoing | Chandler |
San Marcos Hotel ExhibitPresented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Designed by Arthur Burnett Benton, a pioneer of the Mission Revival style of architecture, the San Marcos Hotel came to be known as one of the most prestigious hotels in the country drawing the rich and famous from all over the United States. Celebrities such as Christian Dior, Errol Flynn and Fred Astaire were among the seasonal visitors.
| Chandler Museum | 01/01/05- Ongoing | Chandler |
Cotton & Classrooms: Chandler's Goodyear SchoolPresented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing A country school in a "company town", Chandler's Goodyear School was located in south Chandler in the early 1900's. Examine this exhibit and learn the history of this school and how it reflects the Goodyear Company's significance to the community, the socio-economics of the times, the ups and downs of farming, as well as race relations in Arizona where school segregation was the norm until 1953.
| Chandler Museum | 01/01/05- Ongoing | Chandler |
Chandler Fire Department ExhibitPresented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Enjoy viewing historic artifacts and photographs of the Chandler Fire Department. Take a look at the fire department's history from the past to the present, and pick up some fire safety tips!
| Chandler Museum | 01/01/05- Ongoing | Chandler |
Dr. A.J. ChandlerPresented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Born and educated in Quebec, Canada, the city of Chandler owes not only its name to Dr. A.J. Chandler, but its entire framework. Dr. Chandler planned out the city's design (based on "The City Beautiful" project). He started the Consolidated Canal Co. which was responsible for the irrigation of land from the Salt River. He and his brother Harry brought hydro-electricity to Chandler and purchased thousands of acres of land for farming cotton. Dr. Chandler was the founder of the Bank of... | Chandler Museum | 01/01/05- Ongoing | Chandler |
Tenthouse ExhibitPresented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing The promise of work, cheap land and a new town with a great growing season drew settlers from all over the United States to Chandler. While the business district of Chandler grew quickly, the residential areas developed more slowly. Building materials were expensive, so most settlers erected tenthouses on their town site lots. By 1912, these temporary structures dotted the Chandler landscape. Dr. A.J. Chandler, who sold the lots on which the tenthouses were built, did not want the area to... | Chandler Museum | 01/01/05- Ongoing | Chandler |
Arizona B.C. (Before Chandler)Presented by Chandler Museum at Chandler Museum January 1, 2005 - Ongoing Discover the first settlers, the Hohokam, explore their agriculture, architecture, and arts. View pottery and artifacts from 300 B.C. to 1450 A.D. Learn about the Hohokam canal system, which served as the blueprint for today's canal system. The exhibit includes the distinctive Hohokam Red-on-buff pottery, along with a variety of tools, and shell and stone jewelry.
| Chandler Museum | 01/01/05- Ongoing | Chandler |
Arizona Railway MuseumPresented by Arizona Railway Museum at Arizona Railway Museum January 12, 2005 - Ongoing The Arizona Railway Museum was founded and incorporated in 1983 as a non-profit, educational and historical organization. The Museum is dedicated to the railways of Arizona and the Southwest. The interest and fascination of railways and trains has no boundaries and so railways of all kinds are included in the scope of the Museum. The Arizona Railway Museum is a community effort towards the acquisition, restoration, preservation and display of railway equipment, artifacts and mementos... | Arizona Railway Museum | 01/12/05- Ongoing | Chandler |
Mariachi Tierra LindaPresented by Mariachi Tierra Linda at Food City August 27, 2011 - Ongoing Phoenix based Mariachi Tierra Linda embodies the same musical excellence that is part of the rich mariachi pedigree of its director Leticia Elias. Come see the Mariachi Tierra Linda as they perform at Food City in Chandler.
| Mariachi Tierra Linda | 08/27/11- Ongoing | Chandler |
Oktoberfest 2011Presented by The American Legion at American Legion Post 91 October 1, 2011 - Ongoing American Legion Post 91 presents Oktoberfest 2011 to be held in Chandler, Arizona in the Post parking lot. This Oktoberfest celebration will be a fund raising event focused on Operation Wounded Warrior. Operation Wounded Warrior supports wounded veterans being cared for in hospitals and rebab centers here on the West Coast. The event is sure to be very fun for all, starting the day with live German Polka Music being played by Arizona's very own Varitones Band. Then in the mid-afternoon,... | The American Legion | 10/01/11- Ongoing | Chandler |
| Jazz Party | Arizona Classic Jazz Society, Inc. | 08/26/12 | Chandler |
| Cell Block Seven Jazz Band from Lodi, California | Arizona Classic Jazz Society, Inc. | 12/02/12 | Chandler |
Jerry's GirlsPresented by Fountain Hills Theater at Fountain Hills Theater May 11-May 27, 2012 Created by Herman and Larry Alford in 1981, this show originated as a modest presentation at Onstage, a nightclub located in the theatre district in midtown-Manhattan. Writing in The New York Times, John S. Wilson called it "a brilliantly lively and scintillating evening of cabaret."
Jerry's Girls features such songs as: "Open a New Window," "Put On Your Sunday Clothes," "If He Walked into My Life Today," "The Best of Times," and the title tunes to Mame and Hello... | Fountain Hills Theater | 05/11/12- 05/27/12 | Fountain Hills |
| Xanadu | Fountain Hills Theater | 06/15/12- 07/01/12 | Fountain Hills |
Run For Your WifePresented by Fountain Hills Theater at Fountain Hills Theater June 1-June 17, 2012 This hilariously funny British farce that will have you rolling in the aisles. John, a taxi driver is married to two wives who live in different parts of London. Things go well until he rescues an elderly woman from three muggers and winds up in the hospital.
John's dilemma is not helped much when upstairs neighbor, Stanley, who knows the truth, tries to help and only makes matters worse. Add two police detectives, one sexually charged wife, one play-by-the-rules wife, and... | Fountain Hills Theater | 06/01/12- 06/17/12 | Fountain Hills |
To Kill a MockingbirdPresented by Hale Centre Theatre at Hale Centre Theatre May 25-June 30, 2012 To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel in American literature impacting many lives through generations. Popular as ever after recently celebrating its 50th anniversary, the beautiful story of love and friendship will bring back memories of the past, insight to the present, and a glimpse into the future.
| Hale Centre Theatre | 05/25/12- 06/30/12 | Gilbert |
Bye Bye BirdiePresented by Hale Centre Theatre at Hale Centre Theatre July 13-August 25, 2012 It's 1960 and hip-swingin' teen idol superstar Conrad Birdie has been drafted into the army. Birdie's manager Albert and his secretary Rosie have cooked up a plan to send him off in style, with a swell new song and one last kiss from a lucky teenage fan on The Ed Sullivan Show! Winner of the 1961 Tony Award for Best Musical, Bye Bye Birdie features such beloved songs as "Put on A Happy Face," "Spanish Rose," "The Telephone Hour," and "A Lot of Livin' To Do."
| Hale Centre Theatre | 07/13/12- 08/25/12 | Gilbert |
RapunzelPresented by Hale Centre Theatre at Hale Centre Theatre March 17-June 30, 2012 Let down your hair and enjoy this magical fairytale following Rapunzel and her quest to find true love. After being locked in a castle for many years, Rapunzel grows her hair allowing her to be reunited with her true love. But will she live happily ever after? You won't want to miss this hair rising production that children and adults of all ages will enjoy!
| Hale Centre Theatre | 03/17/12- 06/30/12 | Gilbert |
Snow WhitePresented by Hale Centre Theatre at Hale Centre Theatre July 28-November 24, 2012 Join Hale Centre Theatre for this classic fairy tale brought to life right on Hale Theatre's magical center stage. It's a fresh, humorous take on the classic fairytale, with lots of laughs for kids AND adults, and a few energetic musical numbers to boot!
| Hale Centre Theatre | 07/28/12- 11/24/12 | Gilbert |
Breach of Faith: A One ActPresented by Glendale Community College at Glendale Community College October 8, 2010 - Ongoing Come and meet Chris miller and Mary Samuels, a sweet, lovable, spiritual, lesbian couple who have just found out that Mary's brother Jeffrey, is next in line to receive a very heft inheritance from their deceased father. Through this humerous and dark One-act play, the audience is faced to look at the hipocracy of everyday life - from Religion to love...and especially, murder. Will Chris and Mary succeed in their plan to kill Mary's brother for the inheritance? | Glendale Community College | 10/08/10- Ongoing | Glendale |
Storytime at Henny&EvPresented by Henny&Ev at Henny&Ev October 27, 2011 - Ongoing Join Henny&Ev for Storytime at Glendale's newest children's boutique. Every Thursday, bring your little ones for stories and songs on the lawn!
| Henny&Ev | 10/27/11- Ongoing | Glendale |
Red Hot Chili PeppersPresented by Jobing.com Arena at Jobing.com Arena September 25, 2012 December has been a quite a month for the multi-platinum rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers including a Grammy nomination for "Rock Album of the Year," the announcement of their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and now newly added dates for the North American leg of their I'm With You World Tour in January. The 2012 arena tour will be the band's first full-scale tour of the U.S. since 2007 when they hit the road in support of 2006's Stadium Arcadium. Joining the Red Hot... | Jobing.com Arena | 09/25/12 | Glendale |
Monday Matinee: JumanjiPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library July 2, 2012 When two kids play an old magic board-game they found, they release a man trapped for decades in it and creatures of the jungle who get loose in the city, causing dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game. Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg.
| Foothills Branch Library | 07/02/12 | Glendale |
| WOW! Wednesday: The Magic of Richard Steele | Foothills Branch Library | 06/13/12 | Glendale |
Monday Matinee: The Adventures of TintinPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library June 18, 2012 A young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, discover a secret and are drawn into a mystery. With the help of others, Tintin travels half the world to find his answers. Based on The Adventures of Tintin by Herge. Every Monday in June, bring a snack and enjoy a movie with your friends. Children ages nine and under must have a parent, teen sibling, or other caregiver at the program.
| Foothills Branch Library | 06/18/12 | Glendale |
WOW! Wednesday: Arizona Rick, the Magical Balloon-making CowboyPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library June 20, 2012 s a balloon more than a sculpture, a story, a spectacular hat? In the hands of Arizona Rick, it's all this fun and more! Wait until you see how a balloon-making cowboy tells Jennifer Ward's story There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea!
| Foothills Branch Library | 06/20/12 | Glendale |
Monday Matinee: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate FactoryPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library June 25, 2012 Charlie, along with four somewhat odious other children, gets the chance of a lifetime to tour the most eccentric and wonderful candy factory. Along the way, mild disasters befall each of the odious children, but can Charlie beat the odds and grab the brass ring?
| Foothills Branch Library | 06/25/12 | Glendale |
WOW! Wednesday: Meet Martha WashingtonPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library June 7, 2012 You've heard of George Washington, well here's your chance to meet the Mrs! Kids of all ages will laugh and have a good time with their country's very first First Lady.
| Foothills Branch Library | 06/07/12 | Glendale |
| Anime Afternoons | Foothills Branch Library | 06/01/12- 06/29/12 | Glendale |
American Idol Live Tour 2012Presented by AEG Live - Rocky Mountains at Jobing.com Arena July 27, 2012 American Idol returns this summer for another hit tour to showcase this season's talented top 10 finalists. Launching the careers of many, the American Idol Live! Tour is the first chance to see your favorites in concert!
| AEG Live - Rocky Mountains | 07/27/12 | Glendale |
Arizona: One Hundred Years GrandPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library May 23, 2012 This year's One Book AZ selection, Arizona: One Hundred Years Grand by Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, is a geographical, historical and cultural collection of the state's best and brightest people, places and events during its first century of statehood. As the official book of the Arizona Centennial, the treasury celebrates Arizona's unique history, highlights its struggles and triumphs, and presents its crown jewels. | Foothills Branch Library | 05/23/12 | Glendale |
Invoke the Archangels to Heal Your Body, Mind, SoulPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library May 30, 2012 In this enlightening, entertaining and experiential workshop, Sunny Dawn Johnston, internationally recognized psychic medium, spiritual teacher and author will lead you on a journey of self- discovery and healing. Sunny will teach you how to invoke the archangels to empower your inner being and move you from pain or fear to joy.
| Foothills Branch Library | 05/30/12 | Glendale |
Annie Jr.Presented by Spotlight Youth Theatre at Spotlight Youth Theatre May 25-June 10, 2012 One of Broadway's best loved shows comes to the Spotlight Youth Theatre stage. Don't miss all your favorite characters as they come alive ... Annie, the Orphans, Miss Hannigan, Daddy Warbucks, Rooster, Grace and even Sandy! Directed by Kenny Grossman and Music Directed by Heather Walker.
Annie opened on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre on April 21, 1977. The first Annie was Andrea McArdle. The production ran for 2,377 performances, making this show the third longest running... | Spotlight Youth Theatre | 05/25/12- 06/10/12 | Glendale |
Monday Matinee: Homeward Bound: The Incredible JourneyPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library July 9, 2012 Two dogs and a cat trek across America encountering all sorts of adventures in the quest to be reunited with their owners in this Disney classic for the whole family. Based on Sheila Burnford's story, The Incredible Journey.
| Foothills Branch Library | 07/09/12 | Glendale |
Monday Matinee: Dolphin TalePresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library July 16, 2012 Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, severely damaging her tail. She is rescued and transported to Clearwater Marine Hospital where her fight for survival begins. Based on a true story and the book, Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again by Julia Hatkoff.
| Foothills Branch Library | 07/16/12 | Glendale |
| WOW! Wednesday: Yellow Bird Indian Dancers | Foothills Branch Library | 07/18/12 | Glendale |
Monday Matinee: Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa PawsPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library July 23, 2012 Take a fantastic journey with your beloved Buddy friends to the magical world of the North Pole. Join the Buddies in a wonderfully wacky twist on a classic Christmas favorite. Unleash a stocking full of Christmas cheer in July!
| Foothills Branch Library | 07/23/12 | Glendale |
WOW! Wednesday: Papa Chilly at Foothills Branch Library July 25, 2012 Reading, laughter and magic it's all lots of fun when kids spend time with Papa Chilly.
| | 07/25/12 | Glendale |
Monday Matinee: The LoraxPresented by Foothills Branch Library at Foothills Branch Library July 30, 2012 An animated rendition of Dr. Seuss's classic book about the threat of industrialization to nature, The Lorax is entertaining and kids will enjoy the characters and bright scenery, while many adults will enjoy some of the subtle bits of humor. Lots of original music too.
| Foothills Branch Library | 07/30/12 | Glendale |
Thursday Theater: MadagascarPresented by Estrella Mountain Regional Park at Estrella Mountain Regional Park May 31, 2012 It's time to Move it, Move it! with the cast from Madagascar as they escape from the zoo and get shipwrecked on an exotic island with "wild" animals! Ranger Mark will have the big screen all set up in the Nature Center.
| Estrella Mountain Regional Park | 05/31/12 | Goodyear |
Final Concert: Chamber Music with Quartet SabakuPresented by West Valley Youth Orchestra at Renaissance Theater June 15, 2012 Students participating in the West Valley Youth Orchestra's "Chamber Music Summer Camp with Quartet Sabaku" will give a public performance at the Renaissance Theater.
| West Valley Youth Orchestra | 06/15/12 | Goodyear |
Mesa Arts Center Campus Tour ProgramPresented by Mesa Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center Theaters November 21, 2005 - Ongoing The Mesa Arts Center is pleased to offer free public tours of the campus. Tours will include the interiors of the Theaters (pending production schedule), the Art Studios first level (pending class schedule) and the outdoor Shadow Walk where visitors will learn about many of the architectural gems on the campus. Visitors should allow at least one hour to one hour and fifteen minutes for a complete tour of the campus and wear comfortable walking shoes. "Drop-In" tours and pre-scheduled group... | Mesa Arts Center | 11/21/05- Ongoing | Mesa |
Comedy Show: Competitive Improv Avg. Event Rating(4.9 Stars): Presented by National Comedy Theatre Phoenix at National Comedy Theatre Phoenix January 2, 2009 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (4.9 Stars):  National Comedy Theatre (NCT) Phoenix presents a comedy competition two teams of comedians battling for points given out based on your laughs. Everything they do is based on audience suggestion so no two shows are ever the same. Furthermore, NCT is family-friendly and appropriate for all audiences.
| National Comedy Theatre Phoenix | 01/02/09- Ongoing | Mesa |
The Anthology Poetry SlamPresented by Anthology Inc. at Queens Pizzeria January 1, 2009 - Ongoing In the tradition of Arizona performance poetry, Anthology, the state's longest running performance poetry nonprofit presents the next great Mesa poetry tradition.
Poetry Slam is a competition, where poets perform their work to be judged by the audience based on the presentation and content. The Anthology Poetry Slam has three rounds, and in each round the poets perform in random order, with a three minute time limit for each performance.
| Anthology Inc. | 01/01/09- Ongoing | Mesa |
Searching for Mesa: Finding Ourselves in our HistoryPresented by Mesa Historical Museum at Mesa Historical Museum June 24, 2008 - Ongoing Encompassing 2,000 years of Mesa's history, "Searching for Mesa: Finding Ourselves in our History" tells the story of Mesa through over 200 historic photographs, unique artifacts, biographies, oral histories, and hand-on experiences. Visitors will follow Mesa's rise to become the 40th largest city in the U.S.
| Mesa Historical Museum | 06/24/08- Ongoing | Mesa |