Phoenix things to do: March 11-13
It’s potentially my last weekend as a non-parent, thank goodness there are a lot of events going on this weekend to make it good. Now it’s choosing one (or more).
FRIDAY
Carmelpalooza @ Smeeks
Several local chefs like Eugenia Theodosopoulos (of Essence Bakery), Tammie Coe (Tammie Coe Bakery) and Charlie Blonkenfeld (of now defunct Chaka Chaka) are making caramels for you to enjoy and judge. Arrive early for this tooth-sticking extravaganza — last year the line wrapped around the parking lot.
Smeeks
14 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
7 p.m.
SATURDAY
Real Gardens for Real People Garden Tour
View the home gardens of certified Master Gardeners.
Throughout the West Valley
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$20
2 garden classes @ The Urban Farm
Join in 2 garden classes: Jump Start Your Spring Garden and How to Build and Instant Garden (a hands-on class). Learn how to build a new 5 x 10 garden from the ground up right next to this one.
26254 N 43rd Place
Phoenix, AZ, 85050
9 – 11 a.m. – Jump Start Your Spring Garden
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Build an Instant Garden
$15 donation
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Devoured @ Phoenix Art Museum
Sample dishes from some of the most celebrated chefs and restaurants like LGO, St. Francis, Kai, Green, Hana and a host of others in town.
Phoenix Art Museum
Saturday & Sunday
One-day pass is $49 in advance, $59 at the door
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Howard the Duck @ Madcap Theaters
I have never seen the 1986 cult classic — Howard the Duck. But I hear there are duck boobs.
Madcap Theaters
www.madcaptheaters.com/
730 South Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281
8 p.m.
$8
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Obscura @ Rips Ales & Cocktails
It’s the second annual Love is a Battlefield dance-off at Obscura this weekend. If you’re not into shaking it like Pat Benatar, dance to Britpop, indie, new wave with DJs Roya & Funkfinger (my husband). All this and $2 house pints, $3 wells, $5 calls all night. Go! Dance!
Rips Ales & Cocktails
3045 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
$5
SUNDAY
Arizona Aloha Festival @ Tempe Town Lake
Gotta love a good cultural festival. Artwork, shopping and a slew of Hawaiian-inspired eats (curry stew, mango/banana smoothies, LauLau plates, etc.)
Tempe Town Lake
80 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85281
Saturday and Sunday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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