Events Around the Valley This Week (March 17-23)
This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for March 17-23.
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
Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week
March 20-23
The Valley has long been a haven for art, culture and luxury, and it is finally hosting an event that will show dealers worldwide what we’ve known for decades. Co-owned by Phoenix Home and Garden parent company Cities West Media and presented by Scottsdale Ferrari, the inaugural celebration of creativity brings together nearly 100 galleries, catering to enthusiasts who collect or simply appreciate great art when they see it. Check the website for ticket prices and schedule. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, scottsdaleartweek.com
Zoobilation
March 22
The Phoenix Zoo’s main fundraising event will feature food & beverage, live entertainment and a live muralist. Get up-close experiences and animal encounters during this one-of-a-kind evening. 6-10pm. phoenixzoo.org/win-a-wild-ride-raffle
Cactus League Baseball
The MLB begins preparing for its 2025 season with a few weeks of exhibition games, giving fans (and snowbirds) a chance to see 15 teams play more than 200 matchups. Visitors will get an up-close and personal experience and have the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite players and secure some autographs. Ticket prices and locations vary.
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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 23
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
Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
March 21-23
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers and Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard headline this year’s edition of Chandler’s celebration of its flightless bird ranching history. There will be plenty of food, music and carnival fun. Check website for schedule and ticket prices. Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler, 480-588-8497, ostrichfestival.com
March 14-22
Cactus Reining Classic
Taylor Sheridan, the actor and writer behind the hit drama Yellowstone, will be in attendance at this annual Western and reining competition. Check website for schedule. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, brumleyevents.com
March 22
Under the Stars with Camp Patrick
Come dressed in your biggest hat and most festive attire for this Kentucky Derby-themed gala. Enjoy cocktails, a delicious dinner, and live and silent auctions while giving children with spina bifida and their families the opportunity to enjoy the camping experience. 5:30 p.m. Mountain America Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, camppatrick.com
March 22-23
Spirits of Mexico Festival
This event celebrates the flavors and culture of Mexico with fine art, music, dancing and, of course, agave spirits. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $10-$45. Heritage Square, 113 N. Sixth St., Phoenix, spiritsofmexicofestival.com
ARTS & CULTURE
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 23
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
