PHX ATTRACTIONS

Alien: A Puppet Show

This rip-roaring tribute to the space thriller features all the nail-biting suspense and out-of-this-world action of the original – but with puppets! In space no one can hear you scream (and laugh!) This ain’t for kids. All Puppet Players, Playhouse on the Park Theatre at 1850 N. Central Ave. & Palm Lane. For tix go to AllPuppetPlayers.com or call 602-254-2151

May 5—June 3

Mother Bruncher

No hangovers allowed! Games, photo booth, raffle and live auction raise funds for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Fiona the Hippo and friends will be shaking their bustles & brassieres. Doors open at 11 a.m. General seating, so don’t be tardy for this party at Warehouse215, at 215 E. Grant St. in Phoenix. Search EventBrite.com for tickets.

Saturday, May 13

Miss Gay Western States America Pageant

Queens compete in evening gown, interview, talent, on-stage question and yodeling for a faux diamond tiara. (Just kidding about the yodeling business!) StandUp Live, 50 W. Jefferson St. in Phoenix. Info & tix: WesternStatesAmerica.com VIP tickets available.

Sunday, May 14 at 6 p.m.

The Rocket Man Show: A Tribute to Elton

There’s only one Captain Fantastic but you won’t need a million bucks for this awesome tribute artist. You can do the “Crocodile Rock” with B-B-Benny and the Jets at the Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St. in Phoenix. Tickets: CelebrityTheatre.com or call 602-267-1600 Wednesday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Dick’s Cabaret 80’s Throwback Party

It’s, like, totally tubular! (And you know exactly what we mean when we say that!) Wear your your best 80s garb, and the strippers will take theirs all the way off, baby! It’s totally radical (and testicle, too!) 3432 E. Illini St. in Phoenix.

DicksCabaret.com

Friday, May 19 - Sunday, May 21

Mohave Pride 2023

Motor up to the Heart of Historic Route 66 for the LGBTQ+ Fantassance Fair at Metcalf Park in Kingman, just three hours from Phoenix. Stay for the adults only “Drag N’ Slay After Party” and Beale Street Celebrations on Saturday, May 20, from 8-11 p.m. and let your freak flag fly!

Visit MohavePride.com for more info.

May 19-21 from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Shania Twain “Queen of Me” Tour

“Man, I Feel Like A Woman.” We have a lot to thank Canada for: k.d. lang, The Weeknd, Ryan Reynolds, Justin Bieber … meh, – but Shania Twain is one of the best-selling pop-country artists ever! Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave. in Phoenix. Tickets at TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000

Tuesday, May 30

Born To Be Brave

The Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus brings a musical celebration of diversity and resilience. Join them for a high-energy production with 70+ singers, live instrumental music, and stunning sets celebrating the power of music and the beauty of diversity. Tempe Ctr. for the Arts. 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tix: PHXGMC.org

Saturday, June 3 & Sunday, June 4