Happy St. Patrick’s Day week! This weekend quick-off with a comedy show Wednesday, but make sure to save some energy for Thursday. There are many bar crawl options in Phoenix, one of them the Scottsdale St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. There’s also other options for how to spend your day, including a yoga session. Don’t miss the weekend’s Ostrich Festival and Oakville Mural Festival on Sunday. Find these events and more on this weekend’s radar. All descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

3.16

CB Live Comedy Madness Show
Comedy Madness is one of the largest stand up comedy promotions companies in the world, producing thousands of shows in North America since 2009. Each show is 90 minutes and features a roster of comedians with appearances on Tonight Show, Conan, Netflix, America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central, Showtime and more. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. CB Live: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix; cblive.com // @cblivephx

David S. Pederson: Murder on Monte Vista
Two-time Lambda Award finalist David Pederson presents his new book, followed by a Q&A with the audience. Murder on Monte Vista is the first book in a new series, following seven of the acclaimed Detective Heath Barrington murder mysteries. Free. 7-8 p.m. Changing Hands Bookstore: 300 W. Camelback Rd. Phoenix; changinghands.com // @changinghands

3.17

Kiss Me, I’m Irish: Scottsdale St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Barcrawlerz is a Scottsdale Bar Crawl like no other. Kiss Me, I’m Irish features The Best Drink Specials and The Best Bars in Town. Check in at Social Tap to get your wristband and map with participating bars, their location, and their drink specials. $15+. 6 p.m. Social Tap Scottsdale: 4312 N Brown Ave. Scottsdale, Arizona; socialtapeatery.com // @socialtapscottsdale

Sound + Yoga
Moving your physical body before meditating either through yoga, a dance, walking, stretching or a workout allows you to clear out the excess stress, tension, thought forms and emotion out of your body. Then when it comes to sitting in presence the body can drop into a space of relaxation much more ease-fully. $15. 7:30 p.m. Totem Yoga: 3201 N. 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona; @totem.yoga // @totemyoga

3.17-3.20

Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
The Ostrich Festival is part of Chandler’s recent history, but it is based on the colorful early history of ostrich ranching, which included raising these unusual creatures within the city limits. Check out some highlights of the festival that’s dedicated to the culture and nostalgia of these ostriches. This year’s performers include The Band Perry, Uncle Kracker, Walker Hayes, Flo Rida, Nelly, The Temptations and The Four Tops. $20+. Various times. Tumbleweed Park: 745 E. Germann Rd. Chandler, Arizona; ostrichfestival.com // @ostrichfestival

3.18

Music in the Garden
Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with great music from regional talent. Select from a 6 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. concert. Your ticket includes Garden admission so arrive early to stroll the trails and experience the blockbuster exhibition Chihuly in the Desert. Must be 21 or older to attend. $34.95+. 5 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden: 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix; dbg.org // @dbgphx

Skysill Rooftop Music Series
Open for all patrons around the Valley, Skysill Rooftop Bar & Lounge will host acoustic performances every Friday night for locals and hotel guests alike. Sip on crafted cocktails while enjoying breathtaking views of Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. Free. 5 p.m. Skysill Rooftop Lounge: 11 East 7th St., Tempe, Arizona; skysillrooftop.com // @skysillrooftop

3.19

Niyaz at Tempe Center for the Arts
Electroacoustic group NIYAZ performs a cutting-edge, immersive, multi-sensory show unlike any other. The Fourth Light Project is a groundbreaking, multimedia experience, combining live music and dance performance. This seamless synthesis of sound, space, image and light, invites the audience inside the art to share in a unique narrative experience. $25+. 7:30 p.m. Tempe Center For The Arts: 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe, Arizona; tempecenterforthearts.com // @tempearts

Oak Street Mural Festival
Murals of Phoenix and Mobaction University present a participant-driven mural festival. We have asked over a dozen of our favorite local muralists to come and paint in Oak Street Alley. With support of the neighbors and the neighborhood, we have organized an event with art, music, workshops, and food. Free. 12-6 p.m. Sunshine Market: 2302 N. 12th St., Phoenix; oak-street-mural-festival // @muralsofphoenix

3.20

Dog Days at the Garden
Dog Days continue through Spring 2022. Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden as you and your pup explore the beauty and sniffs of the trails. Included with admission. 8-11 a.m. Desert Botanical Garden: 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix; dbg.org // @dbgphx

Peach Pit at The Van Buren
Peach Pit performs at The Van Buren — Phoenix’s newest 1800 capacity concert venue — converted from a historic vintage auto-dealership located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. The focus is on bringing a wide array of nationally touring artists and community events to Phoenix. $25+. 8 p.m. The Van Buren: 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix; thevanburenphx.com // @thevanburenphx

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