March in Arizona brings what most would call almost perfect weather. The kind of weather that makes residents sigh with pleasure and remember what it is that makes us love living in Arizona. The kind of weather you have to remember in August when the temps hit the triple digits. With such great weather comes plenty to do in the Valley of the Sun. Here's a sample of what's happening this week in the Phoenix area:
March 3 - 5: Mei-Ann Chen conducts the orchestra in Frautschi Performs Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Friday 11 a.m., Saturday 8 p.m. $18 - $78. Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second Street, Phoenix. 602-495-1999. http://www.phoenixsymphony.org
Today - March 6: Canyon Condor. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham Street, Phoenix. Wed - Fri, 10 a.m.; Sat 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. $8 adults, $6 children 2 - 15. 602-262-2050. http://www.azpuppets.org
Today - March 6: Go, Dog, Go! by Childsplay. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Solado Parkway, Tempe. 480-350-2822. http://www.tempe.gov/TCA
Today - March 6: Ten Chimneys. Arizona Theatre Company at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix. 602-256-6995. http://www.arizonatheatre.org
Today - March 13: A Man for All Seasons tells the story of Thomas More in his stance against Henry VIII. Fountain Hills Community Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills. Thur - Sat 8 p.m. Sun 2 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children 17 and younger. 480-837-9661. http://www.fhct.org
Today - March 19: Lost in Yonkers, a Neil Simon play. Staged by Arizona Theatre Company. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson. 520-622-2823. http://www.arizonatheatre.org
Today - 19: The Importance of Being Earnest presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa. 480-644-6500. http://www.swshakespeare.org
Today - March 20: Charlotte's Web. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664. http://www.desertstages.org
Today - March 20: Avenue Q. A hilarious, edgy puppet show for adults. Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix. 602-254-2151. http://www.phoenixtheatre.com
Today - March 20: Girls Night: The Musical. Five women on a night out at a local Karaoke club. $40. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa. 480-644-6500. http://www.mesaartscenter.org
Today - March 27: Celebration of Fine Art. Juried works of over 100 artists on display. Meet artists, observe artists at work. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Season pass: $8 adults, $7 for seniors and military. On Scottsdale Road & Mayo Blvd, just south of Loop 101, Scottsdale. 480-443-7695. http://www.celebrateart.com
Today - March 29: Cactus League Spring Training. http://www.cactusleague.com
Today - March 29: Man with the Pointed Toes. Western Stage Company performs. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Avenue, Gilbert. 480-497-1181. http://www.haletheatrearizona.org
March 4: Axis Dance Company. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler. 8 p.m. $24 - $36. 8 p.m. 480-762-2680. http://www.chandlercenter.org
March 4 and March 6: La Traviata. Phoenix Opera performs the tragic story. Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. $35 - $95. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams Street, Phoenix. 602-262-7272. http://www.phoenixopera.org
March 4: Music in the Garden: Chele. 7 - 9 p.m. $21. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 480-941-1225. http://www.dbg.org
March 4: Music at the Museum: Arizona Chamber Orchestra. Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix. 480-478-6001. http://www.themim.org
March 4: Jackson Brown: 2011 Solo Acoustic Tour. 8 p.m. $39 - $76. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix. 800-745-3000.
March 4 - 6: Parada del Sol Rodeo. Scottsdale Jaycees host the PRCA rodeo. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Friday 1 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. 480-990-3179. http://www.scottsdalejaycees.com
March 4 - 14: Footloose. Performed by Theater Works Youth Works. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 8355 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria. 623-815-7930. http://www.theaterworks.org
March 4 - 20: Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews? A production of the Actors Theatre of Phoenix. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix. 602-253-6701. http://www.actorstheatrephx.com
March 4 - 27: The Drowsy Chaperone. Musical comedy performed at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623-776-8400. http://www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
March 5: Great Arizona Beer Festival. 200+ craft beers on tap. Proceeds benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona. General admission 2 - 6 p.m. $40 advance, $50 at gate; VIP: 1 - 6 p.m. $80 advance, $90 at gate. Special rates for designated drivers. Tempe Beach Park, 54 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. 480-774-8300. http://www.azbeer.com
March 5: Phoenix Coyotes v. Detroit Red Wings. 6 p.m. Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale. 480-563-PUCK.
March 5: The Lennon Sisters. 7:30 p.m. $36 - $48. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler. 480-782-2680. http://www.chandlercenter.org
March 5: Ricky Nelson Remembered. Live music performed by Nelson's twin sons, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, paired with big-screen video footage. 7:30 p.m. $37. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa. 480-644-6500. http://mesaartscenter.org
March 5: The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing. Singers from Tibet's Drepung Loseling Monastery will include chants, dance, and performances with instruments. Lectures and discussions will also take place. 8 p.m. $29 - $39. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale. 480-994-ARTS. http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
March 5: Cabaret. Assistance League of Phoenix sponsors the fundraising dinner. 6 p.m. $100-$150. Ritz-Carlton, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-944-7636
March 5: Run for Ryan House. A 5K, 10K, half marathon, and one-mile family fun run are offered. Proceeds benefit Ryan House. 7 a.m. Market Street at DC Ranch, 20645 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. 480-538-3540. http://www.ryanhouse.org
March 5 - 6: Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market. More than 700 top American Indian artists display artwork, plus enjoy native foods, music, dance performances. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. $15 adults, $5 students, free children 16 and under. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. 602-252-8848. http://www.heard.org
March 5 - 6: Tres Rios Nature & Earth Festival. Celebrate the history, ecology, heritage, and wildlife of the Gila, Salt, and Agua Fria rivers. The festival features fishing clinic, wildlife exhibits, educational workshops, nature hikes. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3. Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W. Vineyard Avenue, Goodyear. 623-932-2260. http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/estrella/
March 6: Coronado Home Tour. Visit a dozen bungalow-style homes and gardens in the historic Coronado district of downtown Phoenix. A wine tasting is included. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $12.50 advance, $15 day of the tour. Mitchell Street, Phoenix. 602-565-6544. http://www.gcna.info
March 4: Music at the Museum: Tanya Tomkins. Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix. 480-478-6001. http://www.themim.org
March 6: Sunday A'Fair: Nicole Pesce and Friends and Briza Brazil. Along with performances by both bands in the park, enjoy arts and crafts and children's activities. Noon - 4:30 p.m. Free. Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale. 480-994-ARTS. http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
March 8: Phoenix Coyotes v. Vancouver Canucks. 7 p.m. Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale. 480-563-PUCK.
Ongoing events in Phoenix
Today - April 2: Hello Dolly! Hale Center Theatre, 50 W. Page Avenue, Gilbert. 480-497-1181.
Today - April 3: A Raisin in the Sun presented by Theater Works Youth Works. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale, Scottsdale. Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. Advance tickets available online $22; $20 seniors and students. 480-483-1664. http://desertstages.org/current-shows/a-raisin-in-the-sun.aspx
Today - April 9: The Sound of Music. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa. 480-325-6700. http://www.broadwaypalmwest.com
Today - April 13: 23rd Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival. 12601 N. Highway 60, Apache Junction. Open every Sat and Sun (+ Mon, 2/21) rain or shine 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $22 adults; $12 ages 5-12; $19 ages 60 and over; free under 5; discounts available online and at Fry's Food stores. Season passes available for $125 ($65 for kids 5-12 and $145 for pass that includes VIP parking). http://www.renfestinfo.com
Today - April 30: Arizona Fine Art Expo. Displays by over 100 artists. Food and entertainment provided. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $8 season pass; $7 seniors. Southwest corner of Scottsdale and Jomax Roads, Scottsdale. 480-837-5637. http://www.thunderbirdartists.com or http://www.arizonafineartexpo.com
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