Welcome to the weekend! There is so much going on around town and you don’t want to miss it. Catch the Red Velvet Burlesque show downtown on Thursday and a night of movies or music at the Herberger Theatre and The Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center. Stroll through the farmers market on Saturday then check out the Arizona Science Center for their latest exhibit on dogs on Sunday. Let us be your weekend guide for all things local and fun! Note: Most descriptions are courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

3.23

Gilbert Concerts in the Park at Gilbert Water Tower Plaza
Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and meet us under the Water Tower this spring for our lunchtime Concerts in the Park. Performances will include a variety of family-friendly local musicians. We’ll have food trucks on-site during the event with refreshments. Free. 11:30 a.m. 45 W Page Ave. Gilbert, AZ; gilbertaz.gov // @gilbertyourtown

Red Velvet Burlesque Show at PHX Burrito House
Red Velvet Entertainment is the number one burlesque show in the country, providing some of the most extravagant and exotic burlesque and cabaret performances in the world. Every week, Red Velvet Burlesque showcases new and exciting performances that have never been seen before. We successfully outperform any other cabaret experiences in the industry. $35. 8 p.m. 4129 N 7th Ave. Phoenix, AZ; redvelvetburlesqueshow.com // @redvelvetburlesqueshow

3.24

“Let’s Go to The Movies!” at the Herberger Theatre Center
Nick hears the world in song and when he and his new wife invite friends over for a night of film and trivia, even normal conversations become musical. Join Nick, Sarah, Derek and Kelly for a journey through some of the greatest movie songs in history. $27. 7 p.m. 222 E Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ; herbergertheatre.org // @herbergertheatre

“Respect: The Musical” at The Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center
Combining excerpts from over 60 songs with women’s personal stories about realizing dreams, loves won and lost, and battering against glass ceilings, “Respect” features such period favorites as “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” “I wanna Be Loved By You,” “As Long As He Needs Me” and “Whatever Lola Wants” along with such modern standards as “Where the Boys Are,” “It Must Be Him,” “The Greatest Love of All” and “Stand by Your Man.” $48. 7:30 p.m. 1333 E Washington St. Phoenix, AZ; blacktheatretroupe.org // @blacktheatretroupe

3.25

Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market is committed to seasonally grown, local foods and products. They take immense pride in their weekly, urban event where residents and visitors can shop community farmers and small businesses year-round. Open, rain or shine. Free. 8 a.m. 750 N 5th St. Phoenix, AZ; downtownphoenixfarmersmarket.org // @dtphxfarmersmarket

Arizona Wine Month Festival at Steele Indian School Park
The Arizona Wine Growers Association (AWGA) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Arizona Wine Month Grand Festival and Governor’s Cup Celebration at Steele Indian School Park, sponsored by ArizonaWines.com and Dawning Public Relations. The festival – celebrating the proclamation signed by former Governor Doug Ducey in 2022 designating March as Arizona Wine Month – will feature award-winning wines from across the state, along with live music, a variety of food trucks and local artisans. $45. 11 a.m. 300 E Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ; azwinegrowerasscoiation.com // @azwinegrowers

3.26

Walter Yoga at Walter Studios
Your yoga guides are Deby Leader and Marney Henze of Buddha Bella Healing Center. Experience an ALL-levels yoga class infused with more than just movement. Deby and Marney will guide you through an immersive experience infused with movement, kriya, breath work, meditation and sound, as we honor the change of seasons and welcome spring! They are excited to welcome DJ Bedi, with his signature deep house musical style. He’ll be providing the soundtrack for the journey. $30+. 10 a.m. 747 W Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ; walterstudios.com // @walterstudiophx

“Dogs! A Science Tail” at The Arizona Science Center
Sniff out the science behind our puppy love with Arizona Science Center’s latest featured exhibition, “Dogs! A Science Tail!” Explore life from a dog’s point of view with paws-on exhibits and dig into the bond shared between humans and canines. $7+. 10:30 a.m. 600 E Washington St. Phoenix, AZ; azscience.org // @azscience

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