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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 Peoria.
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. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timespublications.com.
Crazy Times with Madame Patchouli
THURSDAYS IN MARCH
Craft, sing, and listen to stories with Madame Patchouli every week. Tickets are first come, first served.
Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, free admission, 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., peoriaaz.gov
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
After Dark: The Superhero Ultraferno
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 debuted 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
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
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
Music in March at Paloma Park
MARCH 27
Visit the many food trucks and listen to talented local musicians, ranging from jazz, blues and soul/funk bands, at Paloma Community Park. Recommended to bring chairs and blankets. Soul Power on March 27.
Paloma Community Park, 29799 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, 4 to 6:30 p.m., free, bit.ly/PeoriaSpecialEvents
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 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
Downtown Teen Art Night
MARCH 28
Teens in the community can join the What’s Happening Art Movement (WHAM) in different monthly art classes granted by the Peoria Art Commission. March’s project is creating a Lighted Paper Lantern.
Peoria Public Library Main Branch, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 5 to 7 p.m., free, 623-773-7556 for registration, peoriaaz.gov
Memory Course: Sean the Memory Guy
MARCH 30
Learn the art of remembering clients’ names with Sean the Memory Guy. Sean will guide Realtors through various methods and strategies to help remember names of clients.
First Arizona Title, 16155 N. 83rd Avenue, Suite 105, Peoria, 1 to 5 p.m., $199, firstaztitle.com
Card/Board Game Afternoon
MARCH 31
Play various card and board games with the community every Thursday afternoon. Card games include Phase 10, UNO, Old Maid, Hearts and Rummikub.
Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, free admission, 2 to 3 p.m., peoriaaz.gov
Dukes and Boots VII
APRIL 1 TO APRIL 3
Grab the boots that were made for walkin’ and daisy dukes for the seventh annual country music weekend at Lake Pleasant. Dance to country favorites, drink and eat barbecue during this free event.
Dillon’s Bayou at Pleasant Harbor, 40202 N. 87th Avenue, Peoria, free admission with $7 per vehicle, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., dillonsrestaurant.com
A 2 Z Christian Life Music Festival
APRIL 9 TO APRIL 10
Worship with fellow Christians this April during the first A 2 Z Christian Life Music Festival at Lake Pleasant. Headlining the event will be Todd Dulaney.
Lake Pleasant, 8708 W. Harbor Boulevard, Peoria, tickets start at $35, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., a2zchristianlife.com
Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration
APRIL 16
Take the kids down to Peoria Sports Complex to meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny this April. Events include a flowergrowing kit station, collecting eggs and a rock-climbing wall. This event will also provide a sensory room for individuals with sensory processing needs.
Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, free admission, 8 a.m. to noon, peoriaaz.gov
Easter Egg Hunt for All the Little Bunnies
APRIL 16
Hunt for Easter eggs around Apache Park with the kids this Easter weekend. Enjoy food trucks and raffles during the Easter egg hunt.
Apache Park, 8631 W. John Cabot Road, Peoria, free admission, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
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