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Phoenix Things To Do: 21 events you do not want to miss this week in the Valley, April 29 - May 5, 2019

Posted at 4:06 PM, Apr 28, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-30 14:07:02-04

PHOENIX — Looking for something to do this week?

Here are the top events, festivals, concerts and shows happening around Phoenix.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Yankees (April 30 - May 1)
Where: Chase Field
Time: Tuesday, 6:40 p.m.; Wednesday, 12:40 p.m.
Admission: $29+

Roars and Pours (May 2)
Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $10

Slayer (May 2)
Where: Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N 83rd Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85035
Time: 6 p.m.
Admission: $29.50+

First Friday Art Walk (May 3)
Where: Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: Free

NCT 127 (May 3)
Where: Comerica Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $92+

Date night Drive-In at The Promenade: Bohemian Rhapsody (May 3)
Where: Scottsdale Promenade parking lot near Big Spoon
Time: Block party, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m.
Admission: Free with canned food donation

Maricopa County Home & Garden Show (May 3-5)
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale AZ 85260
Time: Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $2 - $10, parking is $5

Arizona Broadway Theatre: Guys and Dolls (May 3-26)
Where: 7701 West Paradise Lane, Peoria AZ 85382
Time: Show times vary by date; most are at noon or 5:30 p.m.
Admission: Varies by demand. Check website.

Arizona Rattlers vs. Nebraska Danger (May 4)
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena
Time: 5 p.m.
Admission: $5+

Turf Paradise Kentucky Derby Party (May 4)
Where: Turf Paradise, 1501 W Bell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85023
Time: Gates open at 7:15 a.m.
Admission: $5 general admission; $60 - $90 buffet and seat upgrades

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Kentucky Derby Lawn Party(May 4)
Where: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Time: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $119, plus tax and service charge

Cinco de Mayo Phoenix: War and Tierra (May 5)
Where: Downtown Phoenix, 200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003
Time: Gates open at noon
Admission: $10 - $75

Cinco On Central Block Party: Lil Jon (May 5)
Where: CityScape Phoenix, 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Time: Gates open at 4 p.m.
Admission: $25 - $100
** This is a 21+ event only

Tough Crowd Comedy Festival (May 5)
Where: Odysea in the Desert, 9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Time: Noon - 5 p.m.
Admission: Free

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Schoolhouse Rock Live (April 28 - May 26)
Where: Herberger Theater
Time: Varies by performance. View schedule.
Admission: $12 - $30, plus fees

Wonderspaces Arizona
Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale AZ 85251
Time: Daily, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $15-$19

Wicked (April 2 - May 5)
Where: ASU Gammage
Time: Shows vary by date; some matinees available
Admission: $39+
Related: How to enter digital lottery for $25 Wicked tickets

Monster Fish (through May 5, 2019)
Where: Odysea Aquarium, 9500 E. Via De Ventura, Suite A-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Time: Daily, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sundays)
Admission: $25-$38 (Monster Fish included in aquarium admission)

Electric Desert(through May 12)
Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008
Time: Sunday - Wednesday, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Thursday - Saturday, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Admission: $13-$30

Wondrous Worlds: Art and Islam Through Time and Place(through May 26, 2019)
Where: Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Time: Hours vary throughout the week. Museum is closed on Mondays.
Admission: $14+ (included with regular museum admission)

Mummies of the World (through Sept. 2)
Where: Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Time: Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: Museum admission, $13-$18, plus $10-$12 for "Mummies of the World"