March’s Top 10 Things to Do in Phoenix

By Editor March 3, 2016 06:20

The Valley is buzzing with its own version of March Madness.

This month is bringing some of the hottest events the Phoenix area has seen, and you do not want to miss any of them. From a group of rock legends brought together in a Rock Fiesta, to the Spanish flavor of “El Festival de España,” there’s something for every Latino out there that wants to have a great time!

Rock Fiesta

It’s Spring Break and you have no plans. What to do? For those who are staying in-state and are suffering from a bit of cabin fever, fear not; Rock Fiesta is here to liven up your weekend! Just a short drive away in Quartzsite, Rock Fiesta is a two-day rock festival of Latino bands ranging from Café Tacvba to Molotov. Camping is available for the outdoorsy types, and this is an 18+ event. Tickets are available at designated locations around the Phoenix area. Get your tickets as soon as possible to catch the best price, and get ready to enjoy some of the best rock bands Latin American has to offer!

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Date: Friday March 18 – Saturday March 19

*$139 for weekend (until March 14)

Location:

Desert Gardens Showgrounds

Quartzite, AZ

Justin Bieber: Purpose World Tour

Beliebers rejoice! Here’s your chance to see Justin Bieber back on stage live. He’s bringing his Purpose World Tour to Glendale’s Gila River Arena. Bieber has killed it this year on the Billboard charts, taking the top spots of the Hot 100 list with his songs, “Sorry,” “Love Yourself” and “What do you mean?” Need we say more? Get your tickets now before they run out!

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Date: Wednesday, March 30

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Gila River Arena

9400 W. Maryland Ave.

Glendale, AZ 85305

Escaramuza Competition & Mariachi Festival

If there wasn’t a rodeo going on at least once a month, it just wouldn’t be the southwest. The Escaramuza Competition is making its way into town, bringing skill, horsemanship, and tricks galore to your very eyes. Spend an evening watching these incredibly talented and skilled women compete in various events, and then let the music take you where it wants, as you enjoy four of Phoenix’s best mariachi groups. With special guest artists Jose Andrés Girón and Roman Reyes on site, it’s bound to be an exciting night of arte and cultura.

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Date: Saturday, March 19

Time: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

*$10 Entry

Location:

Corona Ranch & Rodeo Grounds

7611 S. 29th Ave

Laveen Village, AZ 85339

Phoenix Festival de España 2016

Brought to you by the Phoenix Center for the Arts and Flamenco por la Vida, it’s the 3rd annual Phoenix Festival de España! Be whisked away to Spain for a day as you enjoy live flamenco performances and workshops, as well as food vendors and cooking demonstrations. For the fashionistas among us, there will be an event on Saturday afternoon showcasing flamenco fashions. So make a day of it and enjoy the live music and performances, art exhibits, jewelry and clothing vendors, and so much more!

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Date: Saturday, March 19 – Sunday, March 20

Time: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

*FREE entry

Location:

Phoenix Center for the Arts

1202 N. 3rd St.

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Yumi de la Rosa Flamenco Presents: Amor de Baile 2

Phoenix’s very own Yumi de la Rosa, famous for her work in flamenco, is bringing her show Amor de Baile back to valley audiences this March! The Tempe Center for the Arts will be host to a dazzling spectacle of flamenco music and dancing, as well as a variety of dancers and performers from various world styles, including belly dance, Indian classical dance, modern and fusion. If you’re looking for a magical way to spend an evening, get your tickets today!

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Date: Saturday, March 12th

Time: 6:30 p.m.

*Tickets are $15-$35

Location:

Tempe Center for the Arts

700 W Rio Salado Pkwy

Tempe, AZ 85281

46^th Scottsdale Arts Festival

Celebrating all things creative, the 46th annual Scottsdale Arts Festival shines on the weekend of March 11–13 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Civic Center Park. Long recognized as one of the top art fairs in America, the Scottsdale Arts Festival features 170 jury-selected artists from coast to coast, continuous live music and entertainment on two stages, gourmet food trucks, fun activities for kids at the Imagine Nation family area, free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and more.

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Date: March 11 – 13

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Location:

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

7380 E. 2nd St.

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Il Volo @ Mesa Arts Center

Il Volo, the critically acclaimed Italian teen pop opera trio, will be performing at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa. The trio consists of singers baritone Gianluca Ginoble and two tenors Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto. Describing their music as “popera,” the trio has taken the music industry by storm, and has already earned several awards, including the Billboard for Latin Pop Album Artist of the Year in 2014.

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Date: Thursday, March 24

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Mesa Arts Center

1 East Main Street

Mesa, AZ

Out West Balloon Fest & Fun Run

This is one the kids will surely love. The 2nd Annual Out West Balloon Fest and Fun Run has something for everyone, including more than 50 hot air balloons competing for the Arizona State Championship. There will be live music, a kids zone, food and beverages, balloon rides and more!

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Date: March 4 – March 6

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Location:

University of Phoenix Stadium

1 Cardinals Dr.

Glendale, AZ 85305

Professional Bull Riders – Phoenix Invitational

Phoenix is getting ready to take the bull by the horns. The PBR Build Tough series is guaranteed to get the adrenaline pumping in two days filled with endless action. Check out some of the top bull riders in the world take on the bulls in the toughest eight seconds in sports. Some of the featured riders include JB Mauney, Silvano Alves, matt Triplett and more.

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Dates: March 5 – March 6

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*Price: $20 – $102

Location:

Talking Stick Resort Arena

201 E. Jefferson St.

Phoenix, AZ

Ballet Arizona Presents Today’s Masters

Just in time for Spring, Ballet Arizona presents a program of fresh, contemporary and classic works from choreographers around the world. This year’s program features choreography from Ballet Arizona’s renowned Artistic Director Ib Andersen, Resident Choreographer at Hubbard Street Dance in Chicago, Alejandro Cerrudo from Spain, and Ballet Arizona Brazilian dancer Nayon lovino.

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