10 fun things to do this week in Arizona

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A baseball game, theater production and stand-up comedy show are all in the Valley this week.
Photographer: Getty Images, Desert Stages Theater, Phoenix Theatre
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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Posted: 09/16/2012

PHOENIX - The weekend may be over, but there are still plenty of fun things to do this week.

See a show, catch a Diamondbacks game, or take a night off to laugh.

There's something for everybody to do this week!

You can also check out more HOT events in the Valley, search our new events portal and start planning right now!

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The Piano Man

When: Sept 17, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peoria - Arizona Broadway Theatre
More info: 623-776-8400

Backed by his amazing 9-piece band, Terry Davies brings to life the music of superstars Billy Joel and Elton John in this multimedia tribute, dinner & show and performance only pricing available. 

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres

When: Sept 18-20, 6:40 & 12:40 p.m.
Where: Phoenix - Chase Field
More info: 602-462-4600

Watch YOUR Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Diego Padres at Chase Field.

Stand Up Live Presents: Dustin Ybarra

When: September 19, 8 p.m.
Where: Phoenix - Stand Up Live
More info: 480-719-6100

Dustin Ybarra is a 21-year-old Latino comic who was born and raised in Texas. He was the finalist for the, “Funniest Dallas Comic”in 2009 and the Winner of the Rza’s Wu-Tang Chess Rap in 2008. His television credits include Comedy Central, MTV and Friday Night Lights. Tickets are $12 with a 2 drink minimum.  

Spamalot

When: Through October 14:
Where: Phoenix - Phoenix Theatre
More info: 602-254-2151

Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy, Monty Python & the Holy Grail, Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, featuring a bevy of beautiful show girls and hilarious dance numbers, not to mention, cows, killer rabbits, and French people, written by Monty Python alum Eric Idle and a musical score by John Du Prez.

Pretty Lights

When: Sept 18, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Comerica Theatre
More info: 800-745-3000

Don’t miss your opportunity to see Pretty Lights when they come to Comerica Theatre. As one of electronic music’s only composers/performers who only plays original music and performs it live instead of mixing tracks, its safe to say that Pretty Lights goes far beyond the label DJ. Tickets are $30.  

Doubt

When: Through September 30
Where: Peoria - Theater Works
More info: 623-815-7930

A new drama, with an uncanny blend of compassion and detachment, with the compelling structure of an old-fashioned detective novel, winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award, it is thought-provoking and intensely dramatic, yet absolutely balanced and humane in its approach to all of its compelling characters.

The Odd Couple

When: Through October 10
Where: Peoria - Arizona Broadway Theatre
More info: 623-776-8400

The Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Neil Simon, debuted in 1965, Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak news writer – having been thrown out by his wife – moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a messy sportswriter.

Rock the Presidents

When: Through Sept 23, 1 & 4 p.m.
Where: Tempe - Tempe Center for the Arts
More info: 480-921-5700 

From rockin' Sons Of Washington, the groovy/psychedelic I'm Not All Bad to the twangy, horse-riding country western style of Ronald Reagan, Childsplay's all-musical Rock The Presidents brings our top executive office to life in this high-energy, multi-media extravaganza, recommended for ages 7 and up.

A Streetcar Named Desire

When: Through October 27, 7:30 & 2 p.m.
Where: Scottsdale - Desert Stages Theatre
More info: 480-483-1664

This classic drama continues to startle and amaze as it lures its audience onto a brutal path of emotional tumult, the destiny of the desperate Blanche Dubois collides with the aimless force of brother-in-law Stanley Kowalski, set amidst a steamy summer of a 1940s French Quarter in New Orleans, raw pathos lead ultimately to tragedy, $22-25.

Disney's High School Musical Jr.

When: Aug 24-Sept 23, 7:30, 1 & 3 p.m.
Where: Scottsdale - Desert Stages Theatre
More info: 480-483-1664

Presented by the Children's Theatre Series, High School Musical Jr . brings Disney Channel's smash hit to the stage, in a fantastic story of  young love. $12-15.

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