Things To Do

MIXT SCOTTSDALE GRAND OPENING WHEN: March 7, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. WHERE: MIXT (Scottsdale Quarter), 15125 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: MIXT is excited to bring our farm-fresh salads, grain bowls, and market plates to Scottsdale. To celebrate, we’re hosting a Grand Opening party with sips, giveaways, and more. All proceeds from MIXT’s grand opening event will benefit The Joy Bus, a non-profit dedicated to relieving the daily struggles of homebound cancer patients with a fresh, chef-crafted meal and a friendly face.

AN EVENING TO PAWS: MUTT GALA WHEN: March 7, 6-10 p.m. WHERE: Omni Montelucia Resort and Spa, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr. in Scottsdale WHAT: The Arizona Animal Welfare League’s annual An Evening to Paws gala will have all the pup-arazzi in Scottsdale busy! Inspired by the glitz and glam of the Met Ball, animal lovers at An Evening to Paws’ Mutt Gala will enjoy a visually stunning evening filled with live entertainment, a seated dinner, silent and live auctions, adoptable puppies and signature cocktails within the luxurious Omni Montelucia. All proceeds from An Evening to Paws benefit the state’s largest and oldest no-kill animal shelter, which rehomes, rehabilitates and rescues more than 4,000 animals across Arizona. $250 per ticket, tables also available, eveningtopaws.org

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS: CELEBRATE MEMORIES! WHEN: March 12 – 14, 7 p.m. WHERE: Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St. in Phoenix WHAT: Your favorite Disney stories come to life at Disney On Ice presents Celebrate Memories! Sail along with Moana on her high-seas adventure and dance with Woody, Buzz and all the Toy Story friends. Feel inspired when love wins in Frozen and dreams come true for the Disney Princesses. Share the excitement and make new memories the whole family will treasure forever!

SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL WHEN: March 12, 14 and 15, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 7380 E. 2nd St. in Scottsdale WHAT: Scottsdale Arts Festival is celebrating 50 years in our community! Long recognized as one of the top art fairs in America, the Scottsdale Arts Festival is a three-day-long celebration of art, music, food and family fun. The event features 170+ jury-selected artists from throughout the United States and Canada, continuous live music and entertainment on two stages, gourmet food trucks and vendors, creative activities for kids at the Community Art Studio family area, free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and more. Open Rain or Shine! Event admission benefits the programs of Scottsdale Arts. Buy your tickets at ScottsdaleArtsFestival.org

AAHA! ART – FOOD – WINE WHEN: March 14, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. WHERE: JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr. in Scottsdale WHAT: Hospice of the Valley’s signature fundraising event-- an art, food and wine experience– is back and more fabulous than ever! Join us for a seated dinner and silent and live auctions of collectible art, fabulous wines, exceptional trips and one-of-a-kind experiences. Last year, the value of community services and charity care provided by not-for-profit Hospice of the Valley exceeded $10 million. For registration, sponsorship opportunities and more information, visit hov.org/events or call (602)530-6992.

NICKELODEON’S JOJO SIWA D.R.E.A.M. THE TOUR WHEN: March 15, 7 p.m. WHERE: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave in Glendale WHAT: Nickelodeon superstar JoJo Siwa is a YouTube personality, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, social media influencer, New York Times bestselling author and star on Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync Battle Shorties.

LPGA TOUR’S BANK OF HOPE FOUNDERS CUP WHEN: March 19-22 WHERE: Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Dr. in Phoenix WHAT: Watch as the top women golfers in the world tee it up and compete at Wildfire Golf Club for the LPGA’s Bank of Hope Cup. The Bank of Hope Founders Cup pays tribute to the people who had a major role in creating the LPGA.

SPEND AN EVENING IN CONCERT WITH GLADYS KNIGHT WHEN: March 20, 8 p.m. WHERE: Celebrity Theater, 440 N. 32nd St. in Phoenix WHAT: Gladys Knight seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance; and now you can see her live!

BUSINESS PROS CONNECT – SMALL BUSINESS NETWORKING WHEN: March 20, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Copper Blues Live, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd (Desert Ridge Marketplace) in Phoenix WHAT: Hey small business owners - we’d love for you to join our FREE monthly networking meeting! This is a non-industry exclusive event - just be sure to bring plenty of business cards! We host FIVE networking events at various locations in the north valley each month. If this date/time/location doesn’t work for you, see our other events online at Facebook.com/groups/BusinessProsConnect.

LUKE DAYS 2020 WHEN: March 21 – 22, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. WHERE: Luke Air Force Base, 14185 Falcon St. Luke AFB WHAT: Luke Days is a special event held at Luke Air Force base every other year, currently in the even years. The two-day show is a unique combination of aerial demonstrations, military aircraft ground displays, exhibits, and attractions.

SCOTTSDALE TACOS EVENT WHEN: March 27, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Commons on Shea, 6451 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale WHAT: This is a special edition of Scottsdale Food Street, a new food market for people to explore and eat. It is a free community event on most Fridays to bring people together through food, highlight local, small business owners. Local food businesses will be out, showcasing their signature taco. This is a FREE event.

DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! 2020 TOUR WHEN: March 27, 8 p.m. WHERE: Arizona Federal Theatre, 400 W. Washington St. in Phoenix WHAT: America’s favorite dance show is going back on the road with Dancing with the Stars: Live! giving fans the opportunity to see the best dancers in the business perform live in their hometown. This all-new production showcases every type of ballroom and modern dance seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, including sizzling group performances, romantic duets, contemporary numbers and original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour.

EMBRACE MARKET WHEN: March 29, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Pinnacle High School Courtyard, 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix WHAT: We are excited to #embracelocal this spring with a live DJ, fun yard games, food trucks, and local vendors at Embrace Market! The Easter Bunny will be at the photo booth from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to take pictures with the kids. Plus, FREE admission and the first 100 shoppers receive an Embrace Market VIP bag! Embrace Market is a highly curated and unique shopping experience in north Phoenix that is committed to promoting local, unique, handmade, vintage and small businesses!

High Street next to Desert Ridge Marketplace 5415 E High Street, Phoenix 480-454-4354

BUSINESS PROS CONNECT

March 20 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Copper Blues Live Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix Please join fellow entrepreneurs in the area for our monthly networking meeting. We are here to build relationships and exchange referrals.

These events are FREE to attend and non-industry exclusive. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards, and bring a friend!

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