October ushers in the outdoor season in the Phoenix area. There are some great activities to choose from this week. Check out a few of these events:
Today – October 16:I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa. 480-644-6500. http://www.mesaartscenter.com
Today – October 16: Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse. Childsplay Production. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. 480-921-5700. http://www.childsplayaz.org
Today – October 19: Beauty and the Beast. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Avenue, Gilbert. 480-497-1181.
Today – October 23: Death of a Salesman. Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664. http://www.desertstages.org
Today – October 23: The Spitfire Grill. Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix. 602-254-2151.
Today – October 29: Trick or Treat! A Halloween Puppet Show. Produced by Theater Works Youth Works. Sat 10 a.m. $6. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 8355 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria. 623-815-7950.
Today – October 30: Pumpkin & Chili Party. Pig races, hayrides, dog show, bonfires, marshmallow roasts, fireworks, and more. Th 4 – 9 p.m.; Fri 4 – 10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. $15. Discount tickets available at Fry’s Markets. Schnepf Farms, 22601 E. Cloud Road, Queen Creek. 480-987-3100. http://www.schnepffarms.com
Today – October 31: Arizona’s Original Scream Park. Fifteen acres, 70 actors, four haunted houses, mazes, coffin rides. Loop 101 & McDowell Road, Scottsdale. 480-444-2590. http://www.azscreampark.com
Today – October 31: Pink Light District fundraiser.Hosted by Arizona Institute for Breast Health. Pink lights illuminate Marshall Way Bridge south of Camelback Road in Scottsdale to honor those touched by breast cancer. Lights are available for purchase online for $25. 480-860-4200. http://www.aibh.org
Today – October 31: Pumpkin Days & Fall Maze. 6-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, train ride, and more. Sun – Thur, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Fri – Sat, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Avenue, Glendale. 623-386-1301. http://www.tolmachofffarms.com
Today – November 5: Oliver. Desert Stages Theatre. 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664. http://www.desertstages.org.
Today – November 7: Arizona State Fair. Closed Mon & Tues. Family entertainment, concerts, exhibits, rodeos, rides, food. $5 - $10. Arizona State Fairground, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. 602-252-6771. http://www.azstatefair.com
Today – November 12: Legally Blonde the Musical. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa. 480-325-6700. http://www.broadwaypalmwest.com
Today – November 20: Fall Wine & Jazz Series. Sundays 1 – 4 p.m. Free. El Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-488-1072 http://www.elpedregal.com
October 10 – 16: National Spa Week Fall 2011.Customers across the country can find deals at local spas. Many here in the Valley offer several of their signature treatments, normally anywhere from $100-$400, for just $50 each. Check online for participating spas and make reservations for this week. http://www.spaweek.com
October 10: Incubus. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix. 602-379-2800. http://www.livenation.com
October 10:Tech N9ne. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe. 480-829-0707. http://www.luckymanonline.com
October 11: il Volo. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix. 602-379-2800. http://www.livenation.com
October 12: Lindsey Buckingham. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix. 602-267-1600. http://www.celebritytheatre.com
October 12: The Lord of the Rings in Concert: The Fellowship of the Ring. Live performance of Munich Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Chorale, and the Phoenix Boys Choir along with the epic film displayed on a 60-foot screen. 7:30 p.m. $29 - $89. Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale. 623-463-8844
October 13: On the Air. Act Two Productions presents the show plus a four-course, buffet-style dinner. 6 p.m. $22. Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale. 480-312-1700.
October 13: Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Fame Luncheon. Presented by the Arizona Broadcasters Association Foundation to honor the late Bill Austin, former KEZ morning show host; Patti Kirkpatrick, Channel 3 anchor; and Tim Hattrick and Willy D. Loon of KMLE radio. Noon – 1:30 p.m. $75. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. 602-252-4833.
October 13: 10th Anniversary Celebration. Environmental Fund for Arizona recognizes conservation and environmental nonprofits in the community. Drinks, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment. 6 – 9 p.m. $29. The Hackett House, 95 W. Fourth Street, Tempe. 480-510-5511. http://www.efaz.org
October 13 -16: Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of the Suicide Club. Arizona Theatre Company. Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix. 602-256-6995. http://www.arizonatheatre.org
October 13 – 16: The Nest at Rawhide. Journey through a 55,000 square foot haunted house. Rawhide, I-10 and Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler. 480-502-5600. http://www.rawhide.com
October 14: Evanescence. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix. 602-379-2800. http://www.livenation.com
October 14: Salud 2011. Fundraising dinner gala for Gabriel’s Angels, which provides healing pet therapy for abused, neglected and at-risk kids. Silent auction, wine tasting, entertainment. 6 – 8 p.m. $250. Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Avenue, Phoenix. 602-266-0875.
October 14: Miles Davis Experience: 1949-1959. Features The Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet. 7:30 p.m. $35 - $40. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa. 480-644-6500. http://www.mesaartscenter.com
October 14: Domingo DeGrazia, Music in the Garden. 7 – 9 p.m. $21 - $25. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 480-481-8188. http://www.dbg.org
October 14: Farm to Fork Garden Party Dinner. Dinner celebrates local farmers and benefits Mothers Grace charity for mothers and children who have endured life tragedies. The dinner features three courses with four dishes in each course, paired with Arizona wines. 6 p.m. $150. Reservations required. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix. 480-293-3779 for dinner reservations. http://www.jwdesertridgeresort.com
October 14 – 16: Desert Ridge Jazz Festival. Performers include George Benson, Norman Brown, Richard Elliot, Marion Meadows, Warren Hill, Eric Darius, Peter White, Gerald Albright, Rick Braun Albright, Boney James, and Euge Groove. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort &Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix. 602-244-8444.
October 14 – 30: A Chorus Line. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623-776-8400. http://www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
October 14 – November 6: Arizona State Fair. Along with midway games, carnival rides, and fair food, entertainers include Trace Adkins, The Band Perry, Darius Rucker, Billy Idol, Judas Priest, Bret Michaels, 3 Doors Down, Snoop Dogg, Miranda Cosgrove, Old School Jam. $10 adults; $5 seniors and kids 5 – 13; kids 4 and under are free. Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. 602-252-6771. http://www.azstatefair.com
October 15: Arizona Taco Festival Competition. Over 30 teams competing, along with tasting of $2 tacos, tequila expo, entertainment. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $10 adults, free for kids 11 and under. $100 VIP tickets. Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale and Camelback Road, Scottsdale. http://www.aztacofestival.com
October 15: Run to Fight Children’s Cancer. 10K run, 5K run, cancer survivors’ walk benefitting Children’s Cancer Network. 6:30 a.m. $20 - $30 (survivors’ walk, free). Grand Canyon University, 3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-639-7286
October 15: Showtime! Dinner gala hosted by WellCare Foundation to provide free integrated health care to uninsured, working poor single moms and their kids. Silent auction, entertainment. 6 – 11 p.m. $150. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 N. Third Street, Phoenix. 602-263-7619.
October 15: Phoenix Coyotes v. Winnipeg Jets. 4 p.m. Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale. 480-563-PUCK.
October 15: 10 Years. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mills Avenue, Tempe. 480-829-0707. http://www.luckymanonline.com
October 15: Bebe Neuwirth: Stories with Piano. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale. 480-994-2787. http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
October 15: Taste: Chandler Culinary Fest. Food and wine tasting event, craft beer, spirits. Noon – 6 p.m. $35 advance ticket; $45 general admission. Ticket includes tasting at over 30 restaurants (while supplies last) and 12 drink tickets for wine, beer, and spirit tastings. Non-alcoholic drinks also available. Must be over 21. Downtown AJ Chandler Park, 3 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler. http://tastechandler.com
October 15: Trace Adkins. Performs at the Arizona State Fair. 19th Avenue and McDowell, Phoenix. 602-252-6771. http://www.azstatefair.com
October 15: Judy Neibergall Heusman book signing. Phoenix resident Heusman signs copies of her book, My Heart’s Song Began at Home. 1 – 3 p.m. The Apple Tree, 5811 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale.
October 15:Laurence Juber in concert. Juber, lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s Wings, performs folk, jazz, pop, and classical music on his guitar. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. $20 in advance online; $23 at door. Cave Creek Coffee Company, 6033 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-0603. http://www.cavecreekcoffee.com
October15- 16: Taste of Cave Creek. Art exhibit, film festival, wine tasting, craft beer garden, live music, and specialties from over 20 restaurants. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. $10/day or $15 for both days. Stagecoach Village, 7100 e. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-1400. http://www.tasteofcavecreek.com
October 16: k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang band. 7:30 p.m. $56 - $76. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa. 480-644-6500. http://www.mesaartscenter.com
October 16: Sirocco in concert at the Fall Wine & Jazz Festival. Sirocco performs Latin and American jazz featuring David Marq on the saxophone. 1 – 4 p.m. Concert is free. Food and wine tasting tickets available for purchase. El Pedregal Shops and Dining, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-488-1072. http://www.elpedregal.com
October 16: Sundays Live at the Quarter featuring The Waters. The Phoenix-based folk duo performs in the weekly free concert series. Scottsdale Quarter, southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale. http://www.scottsdalequarter.com
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