10 MAY 2023 OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE Wine, Beer and Spirits Festival at the Veterans Memorial Park in Sierra Vista. Sangria Social at the Queen Creek Olive Mill. MONDAY 5/1 Spotlight Series 4 p.m. at the Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. The Spotlight Series at Holland Community Center presents engaging talks on various topics. This afternoon’s talk – the last of the series – features Bill Staples, Jr., an award-winning baseball historian and author. His topic is “Baseball at the Gila River Incarceration Camp,” which focuses on two of the largest prison camps in Arizona. Attendance is $10, and refreshments will be served. hollandcenter.org FRIDAY 5/5  SATURDAY 5/6 Mother’s Day Spring Market 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, at Horseshoe Park, 20464 E. Riggs Road, Queen Creek. Treat mom to a day of shopping, tasting, creating and sipping at this year’s Vintage & Vino market. Over 100 local businesses will showcase their handmade, antique and vintage jewelry and home decor pieces on-site. There will also be food trucks, wine tastings, live music, giveaways and crafts for the kids. Tickets are $5. vintageandvinoaz.com Show Low BBQ Throwdown 12-7 p.m. at Frontier Park, 660 N. 9th Pl., Show Low. Celebrate Show Low’s 70th anniversary with a Burger Burn contest from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. On both days, attendees can watch the pros cook various dishes to see who will be crowned the best of the best in four categories. There will also be a kid’s zone, food vendors and live entertainment featuring Sydney Swanson, Midnight Moon and Inevitable. This event is free. showlowaz.gov FRIDAY 5/5  SUNDAY 5/7 Route 66 Fun Run Times vary. Meet up at St. Francis Catholic Church, 22440 Schoeney Ave., Seligman. The 34th annual Route 66 Fun Run spans 140 miles on the historic roadway. Hundreds of old and new-school vehicles will participate, starting with a parade of entrants that will leave Seligman and cruise Route 66 – with events in between, like live music, dancing, entertainment, vendors and food. The trip ends in Topock with an awards and farewell ceremony. historic66az.com SATURDAY 5/6 Uncorked Wine Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale. This year’s motto? Rosé all May! The Uncorked Wine Festival invites guests to enjoy a selection of wines before heading on an adventure through the red rock Verde Canyon. This event is held the entire month, with daily wine tastings at the depot – tickets can be purchased along with the train ride and lunch for $149 per person. verdecanyonrr.com Derby DayClub 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m. at Turf Paradise, 1501 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. Arizona’s biggest Kentucky Derby party kicks off this weekend at Turf Paradise. Two VIP experiences will be available, where guests can enjoy live horse racing, betting terminals, beverage tents (with mint juleps), food trucks, and multiple televisions to watch the Kentucky Derby. VIP prices vary, but general admission is $40. thepoloparty.com Cinco de Mayo Celebration 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Tlaquepaque, 366 State Route 179, Sedona. Escape the rising temperatures and head to Sedona for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. At Tlaquepaque, there will be plenty of fun, with mariachi musicians, folklorico and flamenco dancing, Mexican food and drinks available for purchase, and arts and crafts and face painting for the kids. tlaq.com FRIDAY 5/12 Pops Concert Series 7 p.m. at the Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St. The Phoenix Boys Choir finishes their season with a final Pops Concert Series titled PBC Playlist – 75 Years of Song. The concert pays tribute to former and current artistic directors. Attendees will hear classics with a Broadway flare, including ‘Edelweiss,’ ‘Consider Yourself,’ ‘My Favorite Things,’ ‘Hallelujah,’ and ‘Route 66.’ Tickets are $28 for adults, $16 for students. boyschoir.org SATURDAY 5/13 The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night-Time 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Based on the international best-selling book, this play takes guests inside the mind of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old math savant. When he discovers that his neighbor’s dog has been murdered and that he has fallen under suspicion, Christopher sets out to solve the crime. Tickets are $35 for adults, $18 for 17 and under. fhtaz.org SATURDAY 5/20 Verde Valley Wine Festival 11 a.m. at Riverfront Park, 1284 E. River Front Road, Cottonwood. Vino lovers, this one is for you. Guests can peruse Cottonwood’s wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants that are “committed to creating homegrown products.” General admission gets guests a commemorative wine glass, eight tasting tickets, food samples, music, art and live entertainment. There are VIP packages available. Tickets start at $35. verdevalleywinefestival.com FRIDAY 5/26 Bella Donna 7:30 at Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale. This tribute concert re-creates the music of Stevie Nicks. The band is named after the artist’s album of the same name and depicts Nicks during her solo career and time with Fleetwood Mac – you’re sure to hear some of your favorite tunes, like ‘Stand Back,’ ‘Don’t Stop,’ and ‘Go Your Own Way,’ at this show. Tickets are $20-$30. casinoarizona.com SATURDAY 5/27 Wine, Beer and Spirits Festival 12-7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. Take the scenic route and check out this annual festival in Sierra Vista. Guests can sample local vintages, craft brews, and micro- distilled spirits while shopping at art and craft vendors and enjoying live music at two venues. Tasting tickets include 12 samples and are available for $25. Food vendors will also be on site. This event is free for all ages. sierravistaaz.gov Sangria Social 8 a.m. at the Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek. Celebrate Memorial Day with a splash (or more) of sangria. The Queen Creek Olive Mill will offer three seasonal-inspired house made sangrias, while Di Olivia Restaurant & Bar serves up dinner specials – like the Spanish Meat & Cheese Board – and discounts on beverages. queencreekolivemill.com SUNDAY 5/28 Gazillion Bubble Show 12 p.m. at Desert Diamond Casino, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. Fans of bubbles and science should prepare for a lot of excitement with this evening’s event! This national show has been ongoing for more than 16 years, and fuses bubble artistry with audience interaction for a night of family fun. Tickets start at $20. ddcaz.com Have an event or brief? Send it to editor@arcadianews.com.

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