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FUN! 16 things to do this weekend in Phoenix

Posted at 10:19 AM, Apr 14, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-16 15:49:02-04

Looking for something to do this weekend? Good news, we have you covered.

The Arizona Rattlers open their season against the Tampa Bay Storm at home. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival takes place this weekend. Attendees will be able to sample dishes from several restaurants, as well as attend chef demos.

There is a free music festival in Goodyear, a pet show at WestWorld and the inaugural Street Food Cinema event in Phoenix going on. View more events below.

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The Edwards Twins: An Evening with Cher, Elton, Midler, Streisand (April 13-17)
Where: Mesa Arts Center
Time: Vary by date
Admission: $61 - $102

 

Clayton English (April 14 – 17)
Where: Tempe Improv
Time: Varies by night
Admission: $20

 

Phoenix Improv Festival 2016 (April 14-16)
Where: Herberger Theatre Center
Time: Thurs. – Fri., 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Admission: $20

 

Guerrerofest Weekend (April 14-17)
Where: Various locations. Check schedule for details.
Time: Varies by event
Admission: Range from free to $30.
 

 

Bret Ernst (April 15-17)
Where: Stand Up Live
Time: Varies by night
Admission: $20

 

Tolleson's Whoopee Daze Festival (April 15-17)
Where: Tolleson Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren Street
Time: Thurs: 4-10 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m. - 12 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Admission: Free

 

Ellie Goulding with Bebe Rexha (April 16)
Where: Comerica Theatre
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: $35 - $65

 

Arizona Rattlers vs Tampa Bay Storm (April 16)
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena
Time: 6 p.m.
Admission: $5+

 

Goodyear Lakeside Music Festival (April 16)
Where: Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater
Time: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Admission: Free

 

Zap Con IV (April 16-17)
Where: Mesa Convention Center
Time: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: $20 - $40

 

Scottsdale Culinary Festival (April 16-17)
Where: Scottsdale Civic Center
Time: Saturday, noon to 9 p.m., Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
Admission: $8 - $140

 

South Phoenix Pet Expo (April 16-17)
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Free

 

Street Food Cinema: The Princess Bride (April 16)
Where: Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix
Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m. Movie starts at 8 p.m.
Admission: $6 - $17

 

Phoenix Mercury Male Practice Squad Tryouts (18+) (April 16)
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Annexus Practice Court
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Admission: Free

 

City of Maricopa Fishing Derby (April 16)
Where: Copper Sky Lake Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Admission: $10 registration

 

Nashville In Concert: Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Jonathan Jackson, Aubrey Peeples (April 17)
Where: Comerica Theatre
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: $38.50 - $58-50

 

Dia Del Nino (The Day of the Child) at Phoenix Zoo(April 17)
Where: Phoenix Zoo
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Included with regular zoo admission