Radar: To Do in PHX 11.11-11.13
We’re here to bring you a more yes than Novembere! Maybe you want to dip into the art of war. Perhaps you can be heroes, just for one day. Whatever your tastes are, feel certain that Phoenix is your place for active living. Note: Some descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.
11.11
Art Battle Phoenix at FOUND:RE Hotel
Come watch the paint fly before your eyes and help vote to determine the winner as artists battle the clock and each other in 3 fast-paced rounds. All artwork will also be available for auction during this incredible night of community and creation! This is an all ages event. $20; 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; 1100 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; foundrehotels.com // @foundrephx
Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road The Final Tour at Chase Field
It’s time to Bennie and the Jetset over to the Yellow Brick Road one more time! Tix start at $100+; 8 p.m.; 401 E Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ; mlb.com/dbacks
11.12
Phoenix Pizza Festival at Hance Park
At the 7th annual Phoenix Pizza Festival, 20+ pizza makers sell all types of pizza slices and full pies. The event also features performances by some of Phoenix’s best local bands, plus lawn games, desserts, local market vendors, kid’s activities, and more. Bars will offer a selection of wine, beer, cocktails and N/A beverages. All tickets are General Admission, and all food/drink items cost extra once inside. The event benefits Downtown Phoenix, Inc. It is the mission of the Phoenix Pizza Festival to provide a signature community event for downtown Phoenix and become an annual celebration of the most perfect food ever – PIZZA! This event sells out every year. We highly recommend purchasing tickets online before they do. Tickets may not be available at the gate. $16; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (4 p.m. on Sunday); 1202 North 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ; phoenix.pizza
The Country Can Festival at Riverview Park, Mesa
This will be a Celebration of Great Live Country Music, Arizona’s Best Food Trucks, Unique Shopping, Our Veterans, and Every Kind of Drink in a Can. Bring your blankets and chairs to chill out on the lawn and don’t forget to bring your dancing boots to dance on our large wood dance floor. Your first can drink is on us! Two can drinks if you are a Veteran! We will have canned Domestic Beer, Craft Beer, Canned Cocktails, Seltzers, Wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. This is a 21 and over Festival. Bring your doggie, we are a pet friendly festival! Veterans bring your ID to receive your 2nd drink ticket. Live Country Music Line-up: Ashley Wineland, Bobby Joe Bell, Hillbilly Deluxe, Awake at Midnight, and special guest band opening the show is Christopher Shayne! This festival will be supporting the foundations Raise Your Hands Inc and Arizona department of Veterans Services. $25; 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; 2202 West Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, AZ; mesaparks.com // @mesaparksandrec
11.13
Kid in the Corner Community Kindness Rock Painting at Temple Chai, Phoenix
Sunday November 13th is World Kindness Day! Join Kid in the Corner and participate in a community kindness rock painting event. Event attendees will be able to create beautiful rocks with positive messages to leave in their communities to spread contagious kindness! All materials will be provided! Free; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; 4645 East Marilyn Rd., Phoenix, AZ; templechai.com // @templechai
Celebrating David Bowie at Celebrity Theatre
An all-star lineup on stage to interpret Bowie’s greatest hits: Rock’n’Roll Hall Of Famer Todd Rundgren, Adrian Belew (Bowie, NIN, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Talking Heads), and CdB creator, producer, and featured artist Scrote. $100+; 7:30 p.m.; 440 N 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ; celebritytheatre.com // @celebtheatrephx