Radar: To Do in PHX 11.17-11.20
We’re here to bring you a very whodunit weekend! Maybe you want to get a CLUE. Perhaps you wine all day and get lit at the zoo at night. 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.
11.17
Metro Arts Music Showcase at Metropolitan Arts Institute
This performance will be an opportunity for music students in all classes to perform and share their hard work! $10; 7 p.m.; 1700 North 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ; metro-arts.org
“CLUE: The Musical” at Scottsdale Community College
“CLUE: The Musical” brings the world’s best-known suspects to the stage with clever audience interaction to help solve the mystery of “Who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon?” Comedic antics, witty lyrics, and a beguiling score carry the investigation from room to room, with surprise twists to delight and involve the audience. $15; 7:30 p.m.
11.18
Orchard Zoolights at Phoenix Zoo
Join us on Friday, November 18 at the Phoenix Zoo for Orchard Zoolights! Enjoy dinner, highlights from ministry in South Africa, amazing raffle and auction items as well as an exclusive viewing of Zoolights–a dazzling display of millions of twinkling lights. All proceeds and funds raised go toward caring for vulnerable families in Southern Africa. $100; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ; phoenixzoo.org // @phoenixzoo
Rage in the Ring 15 at Status Event Center
Rage in the Ring is back again with the Rage in the Ring 15. We are bringing you Armature Muay Thai fights with fighters from all over the world. Tix start at $45; 6 p.m.; 4344 West Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ
11.19
Peoria Art & Wine Festival at Centennial Plaza Park
The best pairing in the world: art and wine. $20; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 9875 N 85th Ave., Peoria, AZ
Goodguys 25th Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals at WestWorld
Fill up your gas tank, grab your keys, and cruise on out to America’s Favorite Car Show for the last event of 2022! Satisfy your hot rod dreams with over 3,000 1997 & older hot rods, customs, classics, trucks, and muscle cars for our season finale! Don’t miss your chance to check out the “Goodguys Top 12” Cars and Trucks of the Year presented by Meguiar’s, a huge Vendor Midway, and the Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition; featuring the 32-car “Duel in the Desert” Finals Shootout, where the Goodguys 2022 FAST AutoCrosser of the Year will be crowned! Watch the Burnout Competition, Nitro Thunderfest Vintage Dragster Exhibition, shop the massive Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral, enjoy the FREE Kids Zone, Model Car Show, Live Entertainment— and so much more! On Sunday November 20th bring out your American made or powered muscle cars, customs, and trucks for our All American Sunday celebration featuring the All American AutoCross Shootout! Don’t leave before we kick off our final Awards Ceremony of 2022 and celebrate a variety of winners and their bold and beautiful rides. $25; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 16601 N Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ; westworldaz.com // @westworldofscottsdale
11.20
Drag Brunch at Châm Pang Lanes
Châm Pang Lanes’ Drag Brunch is all about decadence: the indulgent foods, the flowing beverages, the gaggle of friends. Add in a vivacious performance or three from some of Phoenix’s most talented drag artists and you’ve got the makings of a memorable morning (or afternoon). Prepare to sit back with a Mandarin Mimosa, Matcha Stuffed French Toast, or an of the other delicious Brunch combinations and get ready to party and enjoy a fully curated Drag Show hosted by Fiona the Hippo! Free; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 903 North 2nd St., Phoenix, AZ; champanglanes.com // @champanglanes
Melrose Vintage Market
Melrose Vintage Market continues the 2022-2023 season on Sunday, Nov 20th with 60+ local vendors. We host central Phoenix’s newest and best collectors of vintage furniture and decor, vintage clothing with a focus on 90s/Y2K, as well as local artists and food vendors. Bring your reusable shopping bags and your appetites, there will be vintage treasures and food trucks galore. The fun is happening from 9 a.m. all the way ’til 3 p.m. Parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Free; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 700 West Campbell Ave., Phoenix, AZ