This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for March 25-31.
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

Easter Brunch at the Arizona Biltmore
March 31

Your family can work on holiday crafts and activities at this delicious brunch in the historic hotel’s scenic Gold Room. Reservations are encouraged. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $199, adults; $85, kids ages 5-12. Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, 602-955-6600, arizonabiltmore.com

Whisky Tasting at Kembara
March 27

Celebrate International Whisky Day on March 27 with dinner, live entertainment and tastings at Kembara, the new Asian restaurant at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge & Spa. 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix. kembaradesertridge.com

Christina Estes
March 25-26

The local KJZZ reporter recently entered the world of crime fiction with her debut novel, Off the Air, which takes place in the Valley.There will be a pair of parties to celebrate the publication of her book. 7 p.m., M., The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, 4014 N Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, thepoisonedpen.com; Tu., Changing Hands, 6428 S McClintock Dr., Tempe, changinghands.com

Art Detour
Through March 31

If you love local art but don’t like traveling down a crowded Roosevelt Row on First Friday, then this month-long celebration of our state’s creative culture is for you. The signature event of the festivities is the Art d’Core Gala, which takes place on March 16 at Phoenix Art Museum. Check website for more details. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, artdetour.com

Walk with Wildlife Tour
Through April 30

Have lunch with the lions as you enjoy a guided tour of the animal sanctuary filled with native wildlife, including Mexican gray wolves, bobcats, coyotes, mule deer and black bears. Tu-Sa, call for times. $35, adults; $25, children 3-12; $10 for children under 3. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale, 480-471-3621, southwestwildlife.org

Cactus League Baseball
Through March 26

The MLB starts preparing for the 2024 season, giving fans (and snowbirds) a chance to see 15 teams play more than 200 games up close and personal and maybe snag a few autographs from their favorite players, including Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ pricey new acquisition, and the 2023 National League Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ticket prices and locations vary. cactusleague.com

LPGA Tour Ford Championship
March 28-31

144 of the world’s best female golfers compete for a $2.2 million purse at Seville Golf and Country Club in Gilbert. Tickets on sale at seatgeek.com

ARTS & CULTURE

Master Class
March 29-April 14

In Terence McNally’s Tony Award-winning play, diva Maria Callas shares with students the triumphs and tragedies of her life and teaches them that art requires sacrifice. Check website for showtimes and ticket prices. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, 833-282-7328, atc.org

Sondheim Tribute Revue
March 29-April 14

Celebrate the work of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim in this musical revue. Call for times and ticket prices. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Dr., Peoria, 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org

Contemporary Moves
March 28-31

Samba and tango are several dances reinterpreted and reimagined in this expressive presentation. Check website for times and ticket prices. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, 602-381-0184, balletaz.org

Transcendent Geometries
Through May 25

Shapes and patterns can tell a story, much like a photograph or a painting. Ato Ribeiro, Carrie Marill and Andy Burgess are artists working within the limitations of mathematics and their materials to send a powerful message or share a personal truth. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Opening reception, March 4, 12-3 p.m. Lisa Sette Gallery, 210 E. Catalina Drive, Phoenix, (480) 990-7342, lisasettegallery.com

Mother Nature
Through April 7

Our planet’s beauty and heterogeneity are shown through various mediums from the point of view of artists Danielle Embry, Linda Enger, Magda Gluszek and Hyewon Yoon. If you’re assuming this is still life, think again. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m.; Mesa Contemporary Art Museum, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, (480) 644-6500, mesaartscenter.com

Storytelling with Photographs
Through April 28

Randy Johnson has never forgotten his passion for photography. Since the Diamondback pitcher retired in 2010, he’s been spotted with a camera on the sidelines of football fields and racetracks or in the mosh pit taking shots of musicians. This exhibition of his work will feature his stunning wildlife photography while on several African safaris. The opening will take place on Feb. 23 from 6-8 p.m. Check website for exhibition hours. The Center Space Gallery is inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, (480) 499-8587, scottsdaleartslearning.org

Barbie: A Cultural Icon
Through July 7

On the heels of the hit movie, the Phoenix Art Museum’s exhibition, created by Illusion Projects and Mattel, Inc., gives visitors a real sense of the doll’s place in art, design and pop culture over decades. Visitors can even get their picture taken next to a life-size Barbie Mirror-Pink Corvette. Call for times and ticket prices. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, (602) 257-1880, phxart.org

Dorothy Fratt: Color Mirage
Now through July 21

The term “underrated” gets needlessly thrown around, but it certainly applies to Valley painter Dorthy Fratt. The artist helped commission the public sculpture “Windows to the West” by Louise Nevelson in Scottsdale while her work blazed its own trail in abstraction. “Color Mirage” is the first U.S. exhibition celebrating her art, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Call for times and ticket prices. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, (480) 874-4666, smoca.org

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EVENTS COMING SOON…

Arizona Bike Week 2023
April 3-7

Brantley Gilbert and Godsmack are scheduled to perform at one of the nation’s largest bike rallies. In addition to the great music, attendees can enjoy parties, bike and stunt shows, and demo rides. Check website for schedule. Rally passes start at $99. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, azbikeweek.com

Phoenix Home & Garden’s Garden Tour
April 20

The pages of PHOENIX’s sister publication come to life as patrons enjoy exclusive access to a curated selection of the Valley’s most enchanting home gardens during this annual self-guided tour. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to mingle with Phoenix Home & Garden’s editorial staff as well as architects and designers featured in the magazine. VIP, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; GA, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $85-$125, Various Valley locations, phgmag.com