Events Around the Valley This Week (March 24-30)
This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for March 24-30.
Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. Information for EVENTS should be submitted at least eight weeks before the first of the month it is to be published. Log on to phgmag.com/calendar-submission.
SPECIAL EVENTS
WICKED
MARCH 4-30
Sure, you saw the first part of this hit musical movie series, but don’t you want to know how it ends? Find out what happened to witches Elphaba and Galinda, and the rest of Oz, in this production of the stunning Broadway musical. Check the website for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, (480) 965-3434, asugammage.com
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Now through March 30 (Saturdays & Sundays only)
Engage in tomfoolery, feasting, tricks, and thrills that’ll be sure to leave ALL of your senses fully engaged and satisfied. Explore 200 artisan shops filled with precious handmade gifts like blown glass, leather goods and jewelry. Watch as artisans create masterpieces right before your eyes! It’s the ultimate non-stop, day-long family adventure. Just East of Apache Junction on U.S. Highway 60 in Gold Canyon, AZ., lies a world filled with Renaissance-themed amusement that happens only once per year. So, if you’ve ever wondered what it was like to travel back to a time when jousting knights on horseback were commonplace, visit the 37th annual Arizona Renaissance Festival! arizona.renfestinfo.com
Celebration of Fine Art
Through March 30
This annual juried invitational gathering features 100 artists from across the country who show and sell their gallery-quality work in an intimate studio setting. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Season pass: $10, adults; $8, seniors and military; free, children 11 and younger. 18400 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-443-7695, celebrateart.com
Arizona Fine Art Expo
Now through March 30
Art lovers can witness nationally acclaimed and award-winning craftspeople at work in more than 120 patron-friendly studios. This event is a creative journey hosted by Thunderbird Artists that is sure to inspire. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $12, season pass; $10, seniors and military. 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 837-7163, arizonafineartexpo.com
ARTS & CULTURE
Richard Avedon: Among Creatives
Through May 25
Photographer Richard Avedon, initially renowned for his fashion photography, eventually shifted his focus to capturing the celebrities and artists of his era, often during their most exciting or vulnerable moments. By revealing a side of them seldom witnessed in public, Avedon’s works have garnered immense acclaim, and many of his finest photos are on display at the Phoenix Art Museum. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, (602) 257-1880, phxart.org
Shaping A Life of Curiosity
Through May 31
Lisa Sette has always been fascinated by art. To commemorate four decades of discovering exhilarating and innovative artists, the iconic gallery bearing her name will host a group show featuring creatives from her esteemed roster such as William Wegman, James Turrell and Sonya Clark. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Opening reception, March 8, 1-3 p.m. Lisa Sette Gallery, 210 E. Catalina Drive, Phoenix, (480) 990-7342, lisasettegallery.com
A Fistful of Colors
Through December 2025
Sourced by Western Spirit curators Dr. Andrew Nelson, Henry Terry, Robert Fleck and Natalie Reichert, this exhibition explores the nature of color perception through objects spanning different eras, showcasing how artists, photographers, motion picture studio artists and jewelers have engaged with color throughout history. From $12 per person; children 5 and under get in free. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, westernspirit.org
“Harry Fonseca: Transformations”
Through April 20
In the late 1970s, the late Nisenan Native American artist Harry Fonseca began his “Coyote” series. The main character in these works, seen as a “trickster” in Native American storytelling, is a metaphor for how one changes and defies society’s preconceived notions. The Heard has gathered the work of this underrated artist, who also explored queer subcultures and the dark side of American history. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, (602) 252-8848, heard.org
Arizona Fine Art Expo
Now through March 30
Art lovers can witness nationally acclaimed and award-winning craftspeople at work in more than 120 patron-friendly studios. This event is a creative journey hosted by Thunderbird Artists that is sure to inspire. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $12, season pass; $10, seniors and military. 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 837-7163, arizonafineartexpo.com
Information for EVENTS should be submitted at least eight weeks before the first of the month it is to be published. phgmag.com/calendar-submission
EVENTS COMING SOON…
PHOENIX HOME & GARDEN 2025 GARDEN TOUR
APRIL 12
This immersive experience not only takes you through awe-inspiring, handpicked gardens, but also provides the unique opportunity to connect with Phoenix Home & Garden’s editorial staff and the Valley’s preeminent designers and architects, adding an extra layer of inspiration to your day. GARDEN TOUR TICKETS HERE
