Radar: To Do in PHX 3.9-3.13

Hippie Sabotage. Photo from thevanburenphx.com.

 

 

As we approach the first official day of spring, Phoenix events are warming up. Leading up to the weekend there are yoga events and music concerts. Then on Saturday there’s a Shamrock Bar Crawl and donut run, followed Sunday by brunch and family movie night. All descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

3.9

Healing Meditation Sound Bath
Denise will guide you to a meditative state, exhaling what does not serve you. With deep breath, opening the chest, inhale as you set your beautiful intentions. Indulge in the healing frequencies of Crystal Sound Bowls accented with a beautiful variety of sound healing instruments. Free. 7 p.m. Reiki Academy: 14644 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix; reikirod.com // @ReikiAcademy

Makers Space + Open Art Studio + Chill
Bring your own supplies or borrow some of ours. Canvases, paints, brushes, sponges, water bowls, beads, magazines, pastels, papers, adhesives and craft supplies available to use for free. We’re happy to provide an activity for those who desire inspiration. These might include: create a miracle jar, painting mandalas on stones, custom made greeting cards, collective tile mural or affirmations with watercolor. Free. 3:30 p.m. Grounded32: 13651 North 32nd St., Phoenix; grounded32.org // @groundedphx 

3.10 – 3.11

Metro Arts Music Concert
Join for the Metro Arts Music Concert: Student Performance. We are on a mission to help every young artist we encounter reach their fullest potential in a nurturing, encouraging and loving environment. While we have a ton of fun, we are serious about arts education. $5+. 7-9 p.m. Metropolitan Arts Institute: 1700 North 7th Ave., Phoenix; metropolitanarts.org // @metroartsphx 

3.10

Ganja Flow
At Ganja Flow you’ll cultivate peace with a community of modern day hippies on a mission to create awareness around self care and mental health. This event incorporates all levels, beginner friendly meditation and yoga to help you heal and develop the positive mindset essential for everyday success and wellness. We’re here to support your good vibes and bring the tools for peace to you. $20. 7-8:30 p.m. The Grand Social: 1346 West Roosevelt St., Phoenix; thegrandaz.com/social // @thegrandaz

3.11

Acoustic Nights at The Black Sheep
Enjoy the beautiful patio with melodies from local acoustic music acts at Glendale’s charming coffee and teahouse, The Black Sheep. This event is free. The venue allows people of all ages. Adult themes and language may be present in the music. Free. 8-10 p.m. The Black Sheep Coffee+Tea+Smoothies: 5717 West Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ; theblacksheepaz.com // @theblacksheep_az 

Illusions The Drag Brunch Phoenix – Drag Queen Brunch Show
Illusions the Drag Queen Show Phoenix is the perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Phoenix drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. $10+. Various times. Illusions the Drag Queen Brunch Phoenix: 4129 N 7th Ave., Phoenix; illusionsthedragqueenshow.com // @illusionsthedragqueenshow 

Hippie Sabotage at The Van Buren
Hippie Sabotage performs at The Van Buren — Phoenix’s newest 1800 capacity concert venue — converted from a historic vintage auto-dealership located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. The focus is on bringing a wide array of nationally touring artists and community events to Phoenix. $29+. 9 p.m. The Van Buren: 401 W Van Buren St., Phoenix; thevanburenphx.com // @thevanburenphx

3.11-3.13

An Officer and a Gentleman
Based on the Oscar-winning film, the timeless love story that celebrates triumph over adversity. The new musical features an iconic score including the Grammy and Oscar-winning #1 hit “Up Where We Belong” and your favorite ’80s hits. $98+. 8 p.m. Orpheum Theatre: 203 W Adams St., Phoenix; etix.com/ticket // @orpheumphx

3.12

Scottsdale Shamrock Crawl: St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Old Town
On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. That means you. Grab your closest friends and empty all the green gear out of your closest. It’s time for you to celebrate the right way as we take over the Old Town party district with this one of a kind event. All of the venues are within walking distance so you can spend more time partying with friends. $20. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Scottsdale Bars: 7295 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ; Scottsdalebarcrawls.weebly.com // @scottsdalebarcrawls

Old Town Walking and Wine Tasting Tour
Your friendly guide will walk everyone through various locations of Old Town and talk about some history of the area, including South Bridge and the Art District. Groups may only be a max of 12 guests. If you have more, groups may be separated inside the wineries. Tickets include a generous Meat and Cheese Board (with mustard and bread), fruit, and tastings at all three wineries. $85. Various times. South Bridge/Horses Statue by Olive and Ivy Restaurant: 7135 E Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ; oliveandivyrestaurant.com // @OliveIvyRM

Donut Run
Join us the second Saturday of each month to walk or run and get social to meet new friends. We start at the store and have three distances to choose from: 1, 3 and 5 miles. We’ll finish with delicious local donuts and a custom Tortoise and Hare Sports coffee brew. Free. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Tortoise & Hare Sports: 17570 North 75th Ave., Glendale, AZ; tortoiseandharesports.com // @tortoiseandharesports

3.13

​​Bottoms Up Brunch — Yoga, Sound and Bubbly
Join us each Sunday on the patio of Rott n’ Grapes for a morning packed full of fun. Elevate Yoga & Wellness will kick off the morning at 10 a.m. with those bottoms up. One of our teachers will guide you through an all levels style yoga flow, complete with a grounding sound healing meditation at the end. After class we’ll enjoy bubbly and some brunch at Rott n’ Grapes. All levels welcome, including your four-legged fur babies. $20. 10 a.m. Rott n’ Grapes: 4750 North Central Ave., Phoenix; rottngrapes.com // @rottngrapes

Outdoor Edition of Family Movie Night: Flipper
Frank Lloyd Wright, Mrs. Wright, and his apprentices had movie nights at Taliesin West to help create a sense of community at Wright’s “Desert Laboratory.” The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation archives holds a list of every movie shown at Taliesin West and has chosen to screen 101 Dalmatians, Flipper and Treasure Island for guests this season. $10. 6-8 p.m. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West: 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ; franklloydwright.org // @wrighttaliesin

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