Connect with your community, celebrate culture and get involved this week. From dance lessons to BBQ eating, heritage events to philanthropic music festivals – there’s something for everyone this week in the Valley of the Sun. 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.

3.2

Latin Night & Salsa Dance Lessons at The Duce 
Mambo, rumba and pachanga your way across the dance floor at The Duce this week. Don’t know how? No worries. Show up a little early and take a salsa dance lesson. Lessons for $10 at  9 p.m. Dancing $8 cover at 10 p.m. 525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix AZ; theducephx.com // @theduce

Roars & Pours at the Phoenix Zoo
Sip and stroll zoo trails, enjoying craft beer, wine and food while feeding your inner child at this 21+ only event. $10. 5:30 p.m. 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ; phoenixzoo.org // @phoenixzoo

3.3

Badfish at Murphy Park
Are you a badfish too? Come jam to this segment of Glendale’s LIVE! @ Murphy Park event series with Badfish, a Sublime tribute band. Enjoy free live music, free parking, food trucks, beer and hard seltzers as you witness this band channel Sublime’s essence, and perform as a badfish does. Free. 7 p.m. W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ; glendaleaz.com // @glendaleaz

“That’s What She Said” All Female Comedy Show at Jarrod’s Coffee
In need of a free laugh? Stop by Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea & Gallery every first Friday of the month for this all-female comedy show. Free. 7 p.m. 154 W. Main St., Mesa, AZ; jarrodscoffeeandteagallery.com // @jarrodscoffeeteaandgallery

3.3 – 3.4 

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

‘Tis the season for outdoor grillin’! Join some of your favorite valley brewers and distillers for two days of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, and barbeque eatin’. This downtown Chandler family-friendly fest is brought to you by SanTan Brewing Company, Pedal Haus Brewery and SanTan Spirits. $15+. 4 p.m. Friday. 12 p.m. Saturday. 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ; santanbrewing.com // @santanbrewing

M3F Fest at Hance Park 

M3F has supported community, culture and charity for over 20 years as one of the only 100% non-profit music festivals. Listen to artists like Maggie Rogers, Jamie XX, Quinn XCII, Chelsea Cutler and more as you support the arts, education and environment. This two-day festival offers attendees access to music, art activations, a vendor village and incredible food and drinks. Fill out this form to volunteer at the event and get free tickets. $90+. 1:30 p.m. 1200 N. 1st St., Phoenix, AZ; m3ffest.com // @m3ffest

3.4

Harlem Globetrotters at Footprint Center
Check out the mind-blowing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and incredible entertainment of the Harlem Globetrotters at your hometown court during this interactive performance. $20+. Performances at 2 and 7 p.m. 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ; footprintcenter.com // @footprintcntr

Melrose Street Fair at 7th Ave
Participate in the community of Phoenix’s Melrose District at this half mile, 200+ vendor event that’s jam packed with artisans, food, music, vintage cars and farmers market finds. Free. 11 a.m. The Melrose Curve along 7th Ave. from Indian School Road to Campbell Ave., Phoenix, AZ; melrosemerchantsassociation.com // @melroseon7thavenue

3.4 & 3.5

65th Annual Indian Fair + Market at the Heard Museum
Join one of the world’s largest American Indian art markets in the world, featuring more than 600 American Indian artists. Enjoy live cultural performances, art demonstrations and a shop fair. $25. 9:30 a.m. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; heard.org // @heardmuseum

8th Annual Italian Festival at Heritage Square
Come enjoy authentic food, wine, exotic cars, art, jewelry, gelato, music, flag ceremonies and a parade at this family-friendly event. $10. 11 a.m. 115 N. 6th St., Phoenix, AZ; italianassociation.org // @italianassociationofaz

3.5

Hayden’s Ferry Days Festival at the Tempe History Museum
Celebrate the rich history, arts and culture of Tempe through live music, heritage demonstrations, historical reenactments, exhibits, food and more from the Tempe History Society. $40. 6 p.m. 1414 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ; tempehistory.org // @tempehistorymuseum

6th Annual Mask Alive! Festival of Masks at Pioneer Park
Cultural Coalition’s 6th Annual Mask Alive! Festival of Masks brings a crowd pleasing line-up of multicultural performances to Pioneer Park. Families of all ages will enjoy this free festival that celebrates the global artistic tradition of storytelling through masks. Food trucks, local art vendors and kids craft activities will also be available. Free. 2 p.m. 526 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ; culturalcoalition.com // @culturalcoaz

3.6

Kimbra at Crescent Ballroom 
Two-time Grammy Award winning artist Kimbra is back on the road with her newest album. According to Spotify, “Kimbra hopes listeners will find catharsis and connection on “A Reckoning,” whether they are contending with change in their own lives or processing shifts in the world around them.” $27. 7 p.m. 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ; crescentphx.com // @crescentphx

Paul Cherry / The Mattson 2 at The Rebel Lounge
“Paul Cherry shows listeners that often the path back to one’s self – disguised in his album as music – is a wavering one,” according to Spotify. Come listen for yourself. $18. 7:30 p.m. 2303 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ; therebellounge.com // @therebelphx

3.7

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at SanTan Gardens
Time to put your thinking and drinking caps on for Tuesday-night trivia at SanTan Gardens. Drink with friends without burning brain cells as you cover everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, from science to sports, from the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Free. 6:30 p.m. 495 E. Warner Rd., Chandler, AZ; santanbrewing.com // @santanbrewing

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Oakland Athletics at Salt River Fields
Come cheer on your Arizona Diamondbacks as they take on the Oakland Athletics as we get into the swing of things during the 2023 Spring Training season. $15+. 1:10 p.m. 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ; saltriverfields.com // @saltriverfields

3.8

Karaoke Night at Boycott Bar
Whether you’re showing off your vocal talent or just enjoying the free entertainment, Boycott is the place to be on Wednesday nights. Free. 9 p.m. 4301 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ; boycottbarphx.com // @boycott_bar

X-Files Trivia at Valley Bar 
I don’t know about you, but I want to believe. The truth is out there, and you might be able to find it at this trivia night. Free. 6 p.m. 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; valleybarphx.com // @valleybarphx