NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS

Doja Cat

When: Nov. 8

Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix

What: Grammy award-winning global superstar Doja Cat is embarking on her first North American Arena tour this fall, “The Scarlet Tour.”

After showstopping performances on multiple massive stages such as Coachella, The Grammy Awards, The American Music Awards, The Billboard Awards, and more, Doja Cat is thrilled to bring her incredible live show to her fans with special guest Doechii.

Info: footprintcenter.com

Arizona State Card Show 2023

When: Nov. 9 – 12

Where: Phoenix Convention Center

What: Prepare for an incredible weekend filled with card collecting, camaraderie, and memories. The show boasts an impressive lineup of offerings, including local and out-of-state dealers showcasing a wide range of treasures, from sports cards and memorabilia to gaming collectibles, coins, comics, Funko Pops, and much more. Whether you’re hunting for specific items, planning to buy, sell, or trade, or simply eager to explore the vast world of collectibles, expect over 400 dealer tables to have you covered.

Info: phoenixconventioncenter.com

LAUREN DAIGLE “THE KALEIDOSCOPE TOUR”

When: Nov. 11

Where: Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale

What: Lauren Daigle’s “The Kaleidoscope Tour” will feature many of Daigle’s number ones, including her groundbreaking smash “You Say,” “Rescue,” “Look Up Child,” her new single “Thank God I Do,” as well as music from her forthcoming self-titled album which will include 20 songs released in two parts this spring and later this year.

Info: desertdiamondarena.com/ events/detail/laurendaigle

Fashion Week 4 Kids

When: Nov. 11

Where: Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix

What: The eighth annual Fashion Week 4 Kids returns to the Valley. Guests can enjoy a full week of retail events and offerings, culminating with a full day of fashion shows from your favorite brands at The District Stage. Enjoy live children’s entertainment, giveaways, and more.

Info: fw4kids.com

EIGHTH ANNUAL PHOENIX PIZZA

FESTIVAL

When: Nov. 11 - 12

Where: Hance Park, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix

What: The Phoenix Pizza Festival is a carb-tastic way to start the holiday season. Taking place just two weeks before Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect way to say goodbye to swimsuit season and hello to sweater weather. Attendees are invited to eat their weight in pizza, grab a local craft beer or wine, bring a blanket for the lawn, and chill out in front of the live music stage, enjoying the vibes. Limited tickets are available, and the festival is expected to sell out as it has done every year since its inception.

Info: phoenix.pizza

PUP FEST

When: Nov. 12

Where: Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Info: Pup Festival is a social event for dogs and their people! Activities include dog races, photo ops, an agility course, dog gym, paw-dicures and spa, bone bar, demos, trick contests, prizes, giveaways, adoption opportunities, and more! Proceeds benefit the Arizona Humane Society!

Info: azboardwalk.com/event/pupfestival

THE STEEL WHEELS

When: Nov. 13

Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix

What: The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia Blue Ridge mountains where the band was formed but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound.

Info: mim.org

DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON TOUR: COSTUME PALOOZA

When: Nov. 14

Where: Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix

What: This show brings Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more. It will feature favorite songs from the hit Disney Junior series, as well as new original music. Mickey, Minnie, and their pals are getting ready to throw a huge costume party, but mysterious green rain, wind, and smoke keeps interrupting the fun.

Info: arizonafinancialtheatre.com spirits, wine, and hard seltzers from around Arizona with over 25 local breweries, distilleries, and others from the Copper state!

Info: azbottlesandbrews.com

14TH ANNUAL HERBERGER THEATER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

When: Nov. 18

Where: Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix

What: Celebrate the arts in our community! This event features performances, dance, live music, handson activities for kids, vendor market, food, artist demos, a beer and wine garden, and more!

Info: herbergertheater.org

SPIN DOCTORS

When: Nov. 18

Where: The Vista Center for the Arts, 15660 N. Parkview Pl., Surprise

Where: The Pool at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale

What: John Fogerty is a true American treasure. As leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty forged a distinctive, groundbreaking sound all his own, equal parts blues, country, pop, rockabilly, R&B, swamp boogie, and Southern fried rock ‘n’ roll, all united by his uniquely evocative lyrical perspective.

Info: talkingstickresort.com

Enrique

IGLESIAS, RICKY MARTIN, & PIT BULL

When: Nov. 25

Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix

“AIN’T

TOO PROUD” – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS

When: Nov. 14 – 19

Where: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe

What: “Ain’t Too Proud” – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 top 10 hits with 14 reaching number one.

Info: asugammage.com/ainttooproud

Wanda Sykes

When: Nov. 17

Where: Stand Up Live, 50 W. Jefferson, Phoenix

What: Emmy winning stand-up comic, writer, actress, and producer Wanda Sykes who has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years. She has ranked among “Entertainment Weekly’s” 25 Funniest People in America and her peers have called her “one of the funniest stand-up comics” in the field.

Info: standuplive.com

AZ BARRELS, BOTTLES, & BREWS

When: Nov. 18

Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

What: Enjoy and celebrate craft beer,

What: The Spin Doctors continue to make music with unwavering passion after 30 years. They defy the norms of the industry, planning a seventh studio album and an adventurous world tour, having already performed nearly two thousand shows. Their breakthrough album, “Pocket Full of Kryptonite,” defined the early’90s rock scene and achieved immense popularity and chart success.

Info: thevistaaz.com/spin-doctors

DESERT SKY MUSIC FESTIVAL: LAINEY WILSON, PARMALEE, NATE SMITH, & JACKSON DEAN

When: Nov. 18

Where: Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, 20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Chandler

What: Country music’s hottest artists converge under Arizona’s desert sky for one unforgettable night.

Info: forty8live.com/desert-sky-musicfestival

JOHN FOGERTY

When: Nov. 19

What: Multigenerational global powerhouses Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull, who are known for their incredible blends and versatility of musical genres, are joining forces with a one-of-a-kind arena run across North America this fall. For the first time ever, they will share the stage for “The Trilogy Tour” featuring three unique headlining sets from each artist. Info: footprintcenter.com

Blind Boys Of Alabama Christmas Show

When: Nov. 28

Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix

What: The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. They have reached the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans more than 70 years. The Blind Boys have received lifetime achievement awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, have been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and have won five Grammy Awards. Info: mim.org