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Happenings
MARCH HAPPENINGS
RENT
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
When: Through April 3 Where: The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix What: It’s 1927, Hollywood’s “Golden Age,” and Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are the toast of Tinseltown – until “talkies” come on the scene. Join us as we make a big splash with this spectacular and romantic musical comedy, guaranteed to put a smile on your face. There will be wonderful singin’ and dancin’ and, yes, it really will rain on stage! Info: phoenixtheatre.com
AHOY THERE, MATEYS!
When: Through April 10 Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Ste. 135, Tempe What: Are ye ready for a treasure hunt? Sail in for the all-new Pirates AHOY event! During this limitedtime event, you can join the pirate crew and take the ultimate pirate challenge through scavenger hunts to find buried treasure, dance parties, team LEGO builds, and more! Info: legolanddiscoverycenter.com/arizona/whatsinside/events/pirates-ahoy
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
When: March 6 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale What: The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are back with their newly reimagined Spread Game Tour! The Spread Game Tour is a basketball event like no other. Ankle-breaking moves, jaw-dropping swag, and rim-rattling dunks are only some of the thrills you can expect from this fully modernized show. Part streetball from the players who defined it, part interactive family entertainment, the new tour will show off the best of the Globetrotters in a dazzling exhibition of talent and game. Info: harlemglobetrotters.com
NASCAR RUOFF MORTGAGE 500 MARCH WEEKEND
NASCAR RUOFF MORTGAGE 500 MARCH WEEKEND
When: March 11 - March 13 Where: Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale What: Start your engines for the Ruoff Mortgage 500 March Weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Spring is fast approaching only to be beat by the speed and excitement of NASCAR. You’ll enjoy non-stop action featuring on-track access to sign your name on the finish line, FanShield Infield Experience access to meet the drivers and go inside the garage and enjoy the Midway festivities, and campground parties alongside friends and family. Come experience the full-throttle excitement that won’t leave your weekend on empty. Info: phoenixraceway.com/march
DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! 2022 TOUR
When: March 12 Where: Arizona Federal Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix What: America’s favorite dance show is back on tour this winter to celebrate its 30th season with “Dancing with the Stars – Live Tour 2022.” This year’s all-new production will feature fan-favorite professional dancers thrilling audiences with all the breathtaking dance styles seen on ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars.” The show continues its legacy of performing showstopping routines from the TV show alongside new numbers choreographed specifically for the live show, ranging from time-honored dances like the Quickstep and Foxtrot to sizzling Latin styles like the Cha Cha, Salsa, and Tango. See the show’s website for COVID-19 restrictions and protocols. Info: livenation.com
SUPERSTITION BLUES & BREWS ARTS FESTIVAL
When: March 12 Where: Flat Iron Community Park, 100 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction What: The Superstition Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for an amazing festival day with your friends and family. Blues music will be performed by Hans Olson, JC & The Juke Rockers, Cadillac Assembly Line, Innocent Joe & The Hostile Witnesses, and The Atomic 44s. There will be 45 Arizona craft beers on tap, multiple food trucks and dozens of arts and craft vendors. Info: superstitionbluesfest.com
When: March 14 Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: In celebration of the release of their latest album, “Mercury – Act 1,” Imagine Dragons announced their Mercury Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off in 2022 wrapping up here in Phoenix at Footprint Center on March 14. With 46 million albums and 55 million songs sold globally, as well as 74 billion combined streams, Imagine Dragons remains one of the best-selling rock bands, reinventing the genre with their enormous breakout success across the 2010s. Info: footprintcenter.com/events/ imagine-dragons
JUDAS PRIEST: 50 HEAVY METAL YEARS WITH QUEENSRYCHE
When: March 16 Where: Arizona Federal Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix What: Metal legend Judas Priest performs at Arizona Federal Theatre with Queensryche. Info: livenation.com
JERSEY BOYS
When: March 17 Where: Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix What: They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story—a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award Grammy Award-winning true-life musical phenomenon, “Jersey Boys.”
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HOOP DANCE CONTEST
When: March 26- 27 Where: Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix What: Top American Indian and Canadian First Nations hoop dancers will compete at the Heard Museum for the prestigious World Champion title and cash prizes. At this two-day competition, men and women compete on an equal field. The art of hoop dance honors the cultural traditions from multiple Indigenous communities that first employed hoop dance as a healing ceremony. Today, hoop dance is shared as an artistic expression to celebrate and honor Indigenous traditions throughout the U.S. and Canada. Please note: this is an outdoor event, rain or shine. Lawn seating only. We recommend bringing folding chairs or blankets. Outside food and beverages (excluding water bottles) may not be brought into this event. Info: heard.org/event/hoop
RENT: 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR
When: March 31 - April 3 Where: The Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix What: For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s “RENT” has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon follows a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. It has become more than a musical – it’s a cultural touchstone, a rite of passage, and a source of joy and strength for millions. Info: themadison.org/Rent-25thAnniversary-farewell-tour
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