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TOP25 By Connor Dziawura
“Survival of the Slowest”
THROUGH AUGUST 7 Celebrating the slowest, smallest and weakest creatures in the animal kingdom, this exhibition features wildlife educators and animal care staff with live animal demonstrations including a live sloth, hedgehog, iguana and more, giving an upclose look at the animals and other educational info. All Arizona Science Center guests older than 24 months are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. Arizona Science Center’s Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3, 600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.716.2000, azscience.org, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, $6.95-$8.95, or free for kids 3 and younger; general admission ticket required
the heels of multiple collaborative projects. Action Bronson, on the other hand, is known across all areas of entertainment — more than a decade in the rap game, cooking and hosting television series. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, 480.829.0607, luckymanonline. com, 6 p.m., $60-$80
"The Batman"
“The Batman”
THROUGH DECEMBER 31 With a combination of paintings, photographs, installations and digital media sourced from collections of the Phoenix Art Museum, the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation and local artists, “Breaking Up” is about, well, breaking up, so to speak — but not in the way one might think. Phoenix Art Museum describes the exhibit as exploring “themes of deconstruction and fragmentation through (artists’) evolving practices.” Phoenix Art Museum’s Katz Wing for Modern Art, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.257.1880, phxart.org/exhibition/breakingup, see website for museum hours, included with museum admission
Action Bronson and Earl Sweatshirt
“The Little Engine That Could”
MARCH 3 An all-star lineup, this 2022 world tour features Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, The Alchemist and Boldy James. Earl Sweatshirt just released his long-awaited new album “Sick!,” while the always prolific producer The Alchemist and rapper Boldy James are hot on
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M3F Festival
MARCH 4 AND MARCH 5 All proceeds go to charity at the annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival, which this year boasts a star-studded lineup including Zhu, Leon Bridges, Kaytranada, Jungle and a host of other popular musicians across its two days. Plus, there will be yoga classes, daily drum circles, a kids zone and, of course, food trucks and a beer garden. Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver Street, Phoenix, m3ffest.com, gates open at 1:30 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday, $85-$410
Harlem Globetrotters
OPENS MARCH 4 Reportedly taking more of a noir, detective angle, writer-director Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” features an all-star supporting cast of Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, the caped crusader; Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman; Paul Dano as Edward Nashton, aka the Riddler; Jeffrey Wright as GCPD’s James Gordon; John Turturro as Carmine Falcone; Peter Sarsgaard as Gotham District Attorney Gil Colson; Jayme Lawson as mayoral candidate Bella Reál; Andy Serkis as Alfred; and Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot, aka the Penguin. Rated PG-13 for strong violent and disturbing content, drug content, strong language and some suggestive material. In theaters, thebatman.com
“Breaking Up”
UPFRONT
MARCH 4 TO MARCH 13 “I think I can!,” as the famous saying goes. Why, it’s the Little Engine That Could! Join the Great Arizona Puppet Theater for this child-friendly puppet show retelling the famous story. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham Street, Phoenix, 602.262.2050, azpuppets.org,
MARCH 5 AND MARCH 6 As part of the Spread Game Tour, the skillful Harlem Globetrotters are hitting courts around North America in honor of the late Curly Neal. These entertaining players are bringing their brand of performative basketball to the Valley to give two chances to see them in action — Downtown Phoenix and Glendale. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.7800, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 2 p.m. Sunday; harlemglobetrotters. com, $20-$106
courtesy of the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, Volanti Scottsdale and fitness trainer Sofia Demski. Brunch includes an afterclass drink and entry into a raffle with prizes from Lululemon, Gooder Goods Café, Puro Tequila and more. Proceeds benefit the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. Volanti Scottsdale, inside the Scottsdale Airport, 15000 N. Airport Drive, Scottsdale, lu.ma/ yogaandbrunch, 8:45 a.m., $25
Art d’Core Gala
MARCH 11 The ninth annual Art d’Core Gala is hitting midtown Phoenix with the theme “Forces of Attraction.” The gala — the signature event in Artlink’s 34th annual Art Detour art walk — also doubles as the opening night of the Art d’Core Exhibition. The evening will feature a combination of visual, performance, fashion, culinary and musical works in a neverbefore-seen 80,000-square-foot venue, showcasing all Arizona has to offer arts and culture. Park Central, 3121 N. Third Avenue, Phoenix, artlinkphx.org/ art-detour/gala, 6 to 9 p.m., $125
Persian New Year Festival
MARCH 5 Now in its fourth year, this annual, all-ages celebration of Persian culture features MCs comedian Tehran and Leila Parnian, music from DJ Vahid Shad and singer Hengameh, cultural art and dance performances including Ballet Afsaneh, kids activities and plenty of food. A portion of the proceeds benefit Kids Inspire Difference, a local, youth-led nonprofit that empowers teens and brings attention to social justice issues. Pre-register online for a free hot tea. Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, persiannewyearfestival.org, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., free admission
Yoga + Brunch at Volanti MARCH 5 Take part in yoga and brunch,
"Drive My Car"
Best Picture Film Fest
MARCH 11 TO MARCH 24 Ahead of the 94th Academy Awards, set for March 27, nine of the 10 Best Picture nominees will be screening at participating Harkins Theatres locations. Films include “Belfast,” “Don’t Look Up,” “Drive My Car,” “Dune,” “King Richard,” “Licorice Pizza,” “Nightmare Alley,” “The Power of the Dog” and “West Side Story.” Individual tickets cost $5, or an All-Access Pass — which includes one ticket to each film — is $30. The final nominee, “CODA,” is available to stream on Apple TV+. Various Harkins Theatres locations, harkins.com, $5-$30
