Page 16 May 2015 SATURDAY MAY 2 Arizona BBQ Festival 12-10 p.m. at the Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. The sixth annual barbecue festival is coming to Arizona. There’s something for everyone at this gathering, such as the Redneck Games, which includes a watermelon seed spitting contest, arm wrestling and mechanical bull riding. Live music will play from two stages and there’s even a kids’ zone complete with bouncy houses. Over 20 vendors will be there to serve up various barbecue foods like brisket, ribs, pulled pork and bacon. General admission is $12. Kids 12 and under get in free. For more information, call 480-270-5102 or visit azbbqfestival.com. Diamond Event 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. Guests will enjoy an exclusive dining experience provided by the restaurants of The Phoenician: Il Terrazzo, J&G Steakhouse and Relish Burger Bistro. Guests can also enjoy a signature cocktail while watching a Birds of Prey show, where attendees watch as a falconer brings the story of the phoenix to life, accompanied by a live phoenix bird. Edible delights include spring vegetable gnocchi, white truffle fondue and aged sirloin. This event costs $99 per person and includes food, tax and gratuity. To RSVP, call 602-241-2946. Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. on May 2 and 12-10 p.m. on May 3, at First Street and Van Buren, Phoenix. This two day street festival commemorates Mexico’s victory over Battle of Puebla the French army in 1862, also known as Cinco de Mayo. Events include live music, Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling), an Olympic style-boxing tournament, a kids’ zone and plenty of food and drinks. Before 5 p.m., tickets are $5; after 5 p.m., tickets are $15. Kids 12 and under get in free. For more information, call 602-279- 4669 or visit cincophx.com. SUNDAY MAY 3 Grub in the Grove 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek. This is the last food truck festival of the season. Entertainment is provided by Notes from Neptune; there will also be yard games and tours. The following food trucks will provide scrumptious eats for everyone to enjoy: The Grilled Cheese Truck, LA Roots Food Truck and Burgers Amore. Admission is free. For more information, call 480-888-9290 or visit queencreekolivemill.com. FRIDAY MAY 8 “My Name is Rumpelstiltskin” 7 p.m. on May 8-9, and 2 p.m. on May 10, at the Boys & Girls Club, 8250 E. Rose Lane, Scottsdale. The Act One Youth Theater is bringing this timeless tale to the stage. In order to become the most powerful being in the kingdom, Rumpelstiltskin must obtain the royal firstborn. He convinces a weaver to weave straw into gold and when she marries the prince, she must pay a fee: her firstborn child. In order to save her baby, she must guess the wizard’s name in 24 hours. Watch as the kids of Act One Youth Theater bring this children’s tale to life. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. For more information, call 480-789-1918 or visit actoneyouththeater.org SUNDAY MAY 10 Mother’s Day Brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hermosa Inn, 5532 North Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Show mom how much you appreciate her with a special Mother’s Day brunch at Lon’s at Hermosa Inn. A four-course meal prepared by the culinary team at Lon’s, will include raspberry lemon pancakes, pork belly benedict and a chocolate peanut Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival begins on May 2. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? butter tart. The cost is $70 per person. To make reservations, call 602-955-7878 or visit hermosainn.com. Sunday Brunch: Intro to Floral Design 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Camelback Flowershop, 4108 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Join Camelback Flowershop owner, Teresa Wilson, for a Mother’s Day flower workshop. Learn the basics of floral design along with a light brunch and mimosas. Other beverages will be available as well. Tickets are $165 per person or $300 for two people. This event is a part of the Spring Floral Series presented by Pith + Marrow. For more information, visit pithmarrow.com or call 602-840-4646. FRIDAY MAY 15 Big Pete Pearson Blues Band 7-9 p.m. at the Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Valley legend and renowned Blues artist, Big Pete Pearson, is making his way to the garden. Known as Arizona’s “King of the Blues” and introduced into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame in 1995, Big Pete will make his way to the stage for a night of soulful blues. General admission is $25 and this is a 21 and over event. For more information, call 480-481- 8188 or visit dbg.org. SATURDAY MAY 16 International Museum Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. In honor of International Museum Day, Pueblo Grande Museum is offering free admission to the public all day on May 16. There will be free gallery tours, show and tell stations, and a children’s hands-on gallery. Exhibits change and will be displayed throughout the museum with topics like Southwest culture and Arizona history. For more information, call 602-495-0901 or go to pueblogrande.org. Continued on page 18