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CALENDAR
The Peoria Times publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.
Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Times’ coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the Times’ circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.
Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.
Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timespublications.com.
Farmers Market
SATURDAYS IN MARCH
Buy local fruit, vegetables, jams and other goodies at this farmers market behind Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers.
Park West Market, 9744 W. Northern Avenue, Peoria, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, shoparkwest.com
Music in March at Paloma Park
SUNDAYS IN MARCH
Visit the many food trucks and listen to talented local musicians, including jazz, blues and soul/funk bands, at Paloma Community Park. Recommended to bring chairs and blankets. The lineup is Carvin Jones on March 13, Phoenician Blend on March 20, and Soul Power on March 27.
Paloma Community Park, 29799 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, 4 to 6:30 p.m., free, bit.ly/PeoriaSpecialEvents
Women in the Trades Fair
MARCH 12
Celebrate Women’s History Month with powerful women of trade. This event includes motivational speakers, networking opportunities, food trucks, and hands-on demos for success.
Vern Lewis Welding Supply Inc., 8961 N. 79th Avenue, Peoria, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, eventbrite.com
Spring Break Run & Fun Camp
MARCH 14 TO MARCH 18
Children ages 4 through fifth grade can be empowered through fitness this spring with running games and drills and crafts. Options include three-day or five-day segments. Classes will be taught at Roadrunner Park (3502 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix) and Pioneer Community Park (8755 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria).
Multiple locations, 9 a.m. to noon, classes start at $150, strongmindsrunclub.com
Managing Your Emotional (Expletive) with Teresa Porter
MARCH 17
Learn emotional techniques and tips for living a successful life at Wildflower Connections. Sit in with Teresa Porter and discuss how emotional issues can affect the physical body, and with emotional release techniques to realign the way of life.
Copper Hills Church, 27035 Black Road Boulevard, Room 207, Peoria, 9 to 10:30 a.m., free, wildflowerconnections.com
After Dark: The Superhero Ultraferno
MARCH 18 TO APRIL 10
Following the success of “grown-up” theater offerings in 2020-21 including the immersive “Curiouser” series created in response to the pandemic restrictions of last season, Theater Works will debut its After Dark series for audiences 16 and older on March 18 with “The Superhero Ultraferno.”
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 7:30 p.m., $40, theaterworks.org
MARCH 19 TO APRIL 3
Like the film, “Flashdance the Musical” tells the story of Alex, a welder by day and “flashdancer” at night.
Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, times vary, tickets starting at $20, azbroadway.org
World Down Syndrome Day
MARCH 19
Enjoy a carnival-style event for a cause this March. This event is hosted by Down Syndrome Network Arizona and GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix. Face painting, music, dancing, mascots and train rides will also be available for the kids.
Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free, dsnetworkaz.org
Dinosaurs Rule Again – Family Festival
MARCH 20
Immerse into a “Jurassic Park”-like dream world at Paseo Verde Park for an unforgettable experience. Kids can interact with baby dinosaurs and dig for fossils. Tickets include a scavenger hunt, goodie bags, a fossil dig and mini photos.
Paseo Verde Park, 7561 W. Greenway Road, Peoria, kids general admission $10, adults free, eventbrite.com
AZ Rockabilly Bash
MARCH 25 AND MARCH 26
Arizona’s largest rockabilly show features musical performances, naturally, along with classic cars, a pin-up pageant and more.
Lake Pleasant Harbor, 8708 W. Harbor Boulevard, Peoria, time TBA, $30, azrockabillybash.com
Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival
MARCH 26
Join Peoria Unified School District in celebrating 20 years of culture and art throughout Peoria. Students from the Peoria Unified School District will display their art, play music and dance throughout the day.
Old Town Peoria, Peoria and Grand avenues, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, peoriaunified. org
JC Scholarly Spring 2022, Music and Science Festival
MARCH 26
Hang out with Woody Wampler, from the History Channel’s “Mystery of the Superstitions,” and Linda Jaussi Christopher, star of “Awaken Your Genius,” this March. Learn how to take care of the planet and examine numerous science activities.
Lakeside the Desert Outdoor Center on Lake Pleasant, 41402 N. 87th Avenue, Peoria, noon to 6:30 p.m., tickets start at $15, jcscholarly.org
AZ Walk of Courage 5K
MARCH 27
Walk for Changed by Fire, Bio-Concepts and other beneficial organizations. This event was created to help burn survivors build community. Participants will receive an event medal, T-shirt, pre- and post-race “Runner’s Brunch,” and more.
Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, starts at 8 a.m., tickets start at $30, raceroster.com
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