Welcome to the weekend. There are plenty of things to do this weekend. Enjoy the Mesa Music festival or Foodstock 2023 for a day of great music and food. Don’t miss Van Buren’s night of ABBA music and shop till you drop at the Pickers Playground vintage clothing market. Let us be your guide to all things Phoenix and have a great weekend. Note: Most descriptions are courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

4.13

Old world meets new world gold palette ArtWalk at Scottsdale Art District
The Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) presents the Old World Meets New World Gold Palette ArtWalk. Designed to showcase and honor the artists of the past as well as the artists of tomorrow, the event will feature live music, refreshments and dedicated exhibitions within participating galleries. Free. 6:30-9 p.m. 7247 E. Main St. Scottsdale, AZ; scottsdalegalleries.com // @scottsdale_artwalk

The Mesa Music Festival
The Mesa Music Festival is the largest free emerging artist festival of its kind in the country and will feature over 200 performances from artists around the world. The festival’s main headliner, Everclear, will be performing on the Mesa Sessions Stage, located in center square at Macdonald and Main Street. Festival goers will find more unique musical talents throughout Main Street while exploring Downtown Mesa’s sidewalk cafes, coffee houses and breweries. Free. 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. Various locations. mesamusicfest.com // @mesamusicfestival

4.14

Arrival from Sweden the music of ABBA at The Van Buren
Come see the arrival from Sweden and listen to all of your favorite ABBA hits. Dance the night away with your friends to some of the most energetic songs. $35. 8 p.m. 401 W Van Buren St. Phoenix, AZ; themusicofabba.com // @thevanburenphx

Buds-A-Palooza 2023 at 5th Street and Garfield
The minds behind Bud’s Glass Joint are excited to bring Buds-A-Palooza back to the streets of Roosevelt Row and downtown Phoenix. The OGeez! Main Stage features headliner The Expendables with Long Beach Dub Allstars, Ballyhoo!, Bumpin Uglies, Fayuca and Kyle Smith. Enjoy the Laughing Gas Comedy Club, Arizona Natural Concepts Vendor Village, and Munchie Mall. $50. 4:20-11:59 p.m.. 901 N 5th St. Phoenix, AZ; budsglassjoint.com // @budsglassjointaz

4.15

Foodstock 2023 at Peoria Sports Complex
Foodies across Arizona can dine in a culinary mecca of over 55 food trucks. The event coordinator behind Momma’s Organic Market LLC is partnering with Peoria Diamond Club to benefit hungry children in the West Valley. Family-friendly activities will include free bounce houses, a splash pad, playground and face painting, while adults can sip spirits at a full bar. $5. 4-10 p.m. 16101 N 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ; getlocalarizonaevents.com // @getlocalazfoodtruckevents

Phoenix Rising FC vs Monterey Bay FC at The Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
Enjoy an evening of soccer by watching the Phoenix Rising FC. They will play the Monterey Bay FC. $21-$75. 7:30 p.m. 3801 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ; phxrisingfc.com // @phxrisingfc

4.16

Rum Punch & Brunch Sundays at Ocho Rios
Jam out at the only Caribbean brunch and day party in Arizona with a full Caribbean brunch menu (regular menu available as well). Free entry. 12-4 p.m.. 4220 W Northern Ave. #104 Phoenix, AZ; ochoriosjerkspot.com // @ochoriosjerkspot

Vintage Clothing Market at Pickers Playground
Shop a plethora of vintage clothing from local vendors and also enjoy a hot dog from the Short Leash Hot Dogs. Come out for a day of shopping, and stay for the music and food. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4221 N 7th Ave. Phoenix, AZ; pickersplayground.com // @pickersplayground

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