April’s Top 10 Things To Do in Phoenix

By Editor April 1, 2016 09:49

April in Phoenix is definitely not just about Easter anymore!

It’s also a month filled with amazing food festivals, sporting events, and concerts from some of the best talent in Latin music. Like every month, we’ did the researching so you don’t have to, and came up with our monthly list of the top ten events coming to Phoenix. Check it out:

La Ley at Comerica Theatre

Chilean rock band La Ley is bringing its Adaptación to Phoenix this April. Beto Cuevas, Mauricio Claveria, Pedro Frugone, and David Chirino will be performing their greatest hits at Comerica Theatre, including “Mentira,” “Aqui,” “Dia cero” and “Fuera de Mi.”

Click here for more information. If you want to see La Ley from the best seats in the house with valuable VIP perks including VIP parking, private entrance, exclusive Lexus Lounge Access with VIP 2-for-1 Happy Half-Hour and In Suite Wait Service, all you have to do is email courtneytjaden@livenation.com

Date: Saturday, April 30th

Time: 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $35 – $45

Location:

Comerica Theatre

400 West Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ 85003

Natalia LaFourcade at the Herberger Theater Center

Fresh off her 2016 Grammy® win for best Latin rock, urban or alternative album, Natalia LaFourcade has added Phoenix to her U.S tour and is set to perform at the Herberger Theater Center on April 29, presented by ASU Gammage Beyond. LaFourcade went on tour promoting her album Hasta la Raíz (Sony), around states in Mexico and has added several U.S cities to the tour garnering rave reviews.

Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com and asugammage.com

Date: Friday, April 29th

Time: 7 p.m.

Location:

Herberger Theater Center

Downtown Phoenix

222 E. Monroe Street

Desert Diamond West Valley Phoenix Grand Prix

Race cars that move like bullets, and a high-speed (we’re talking over 200 mph here), nail-biting competition. This is the Phoenix Grand Prix, and it’s taking place in the West Valley this weekend. For seasoned racing enthusiasts, as well as newbies to the sport, this is the place to be. Taking place at Phoenix International Raceway, noted for its “dogleg” turn, the Phoenix Grand Prix is guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat.

For more information, click here.

Date: Saturday, April 2nd

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $35 – $60

Location:

Phoenix International Raceway

7602 S Avondale Blvd

Avondale, AZ 85353

Pepe Aguilar at the Tucson Arena

The one, the only, Pepe Aguilar will be making his glorious return to Tucson for one night only this weekend. The legendary Mexican-American musician and six-time Grammy winner, noted for his work in mariachi, ranchera, and pop, will be serenading audiences at the Tucson Arena, so be amongst them and swoon the night away this Saturday!

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Date: Saturday, April 2nd

Time: 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $45 – $135

Location:

Tucson Arena

260 South Church Street

Tucson, AZ 85701

Ha*Ash at The Marquee

Hanna Nicole Pérez Mosa and Ashley Grace Pérez Mosa, most popularly known as the Mexican pop duo Ha*Ash, have graced audiences around the globe with their unique voices and undeniable talent. Now, they’re bringing their best hits to the Marquee Theatre in Tempe. Sing along to “Lo Aprendi De Ti,” “Te Dejo en Libertad” and “Que Hago Yo?” in a night to remember!

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Date: Thursday, April 21st

Time: 8 p.m.

Location:

Show Tempe Marquee Theatre

730 N Mill Ave

Tempe, AZ 85281

Disney on Ice Presents: Treasure Trove

Get excited to see your favorite Disney characters on “Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove.” This magical show will feature the protagonists of your favorite Disney classics, including “Tangled’s” Rapunzel and Flynn, Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Aurora, Tiana, Mulan, Snow White and many more! “Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove” presents a grand total of 50 characters from eight different films.

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Dates: April 7th – 10th

Times Vary

Ticket Prices: $20 – $70

Location:

Talking Stick Resort Arena

201 E. Jefferson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phoenix Pride Festival

It’s the event you’ve been waiting for since last April, the Phoenix Pride Festival is back and bringing fun, camaraderie, and fierceness to all. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, the festival will be boasting over 150 entertainment performances, as well as over 300 exhibitors showcasing shopping opportunities, food, as well as community resources. Don’t wait until next April, come and join in on the fun and community spirit this weekend at Pride!

For more information, click here.

Date: April 2nd – 3rd

Time: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $20 – $30

Location:

Steele Indian School Park

300 E. Indian School Rd. (3rd St. and Indian School Rd.)

Phoenix, AZ 85012

Poncho Sanchez & Arturo Sandoval

Grammy award winning Latin Jazz musicians Arturo Sandoval and Poncho Sanchez will be playing this Saturday at the Scottsdale Performing Arts Center. A protégé of the iconic jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval will be taking the stage with Sanchez to bring you an evening of amazing classic Latin jazz. If you’re looking for a night of incredible music to either dance to, or kick back and toe-tap to, this is the place to be this weekend.

For more information, click here.

Date: Saturday, April 2nd

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $39

Location:

Scottsdale Civic Center Ampitheater

7380 E 2nd St

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Tempe’s $5 Dollar Food Festival

Love the perks of a food festival but dread the ticket prices? Look no further and head on over to Tempe’s $5 Dollar Food Festival! It’s all part of the 2016 Awesome and Delicious Tour coming to Tempe, bringing the most amazing restaurants, food entrepreneurs, renowned chefs, food trucks and more for only $5 bucks a dish. Kids 5 and under enter for FREE.

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Date: Saturday, April 23rd

Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Location:

Tempe Diablo Stadium

2200 W. Alameda Dr. Ste 105

Tempe, AZ 85282

Arizona Wine Festival

Wine lovers rejoice! Hosted by the Arizona Wine Growers Association, the Arizona Wine Festival is all set to hit the streets of Tempe, offering the best from eight Arizona Farm wineries. Some of these include Alcantara Vineyards, Bodega Pierce, Pillsbury Wineworks, and Sonoita Vineyards. The event is open to the public, and tastings start at $15.

*Must be 21 to enter