WEEKEND VIBES

& SPECIAL EVENTS

The Thaddeus Rose Band kicks off Anthem’s Music in May free concert series Friday, May 7. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 1 & 2

Anthem Days

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Anthem Community Park 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free admission Anthem’s annual family friendly spring festival in the park returns with a business expo, craft vendors, carnival, food vendors, and entertainment. Carnival runs Saturday, 3–10 p.m. and Sunday, 3–7 p.m. All-you-can-ride $25 wristbands both days from 3–6 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 1

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village 336 AZ-179, Sedona www.tlaq.com/events Free admission Mariachi musicians, Folklorico dancers and traditional Mexican food. Free trolley service from the Sedona Municipal parking lot, 260 Schnebly Road.

SATURDAY, MAY 1–SATURDAY, MAY 8

‘The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee’

Starlight Community Theater North Pointe Prep Outdoor Stage 10215 N. 43rd Ave. Suite B, Phoenix www.starlightcommunitytheater.com $15–$80 Students vie for the spelling championship in this classic performance while candidly sharing funny stories from their home life.

THURSDAY–SUNDAY, MAY 6–MAY 30

Live @ Murphy Park Concert Series

7 p.m. Murphy Park Amphitheater www.glendaleaz.com Free Sixteen bands covering a wide variety of musical genres—rock, pop, reggae, country, blues, Latin crossover, mariachi and more—perform Thursdays through Sundays in May. See band schedule online.

FRIDAY, MAY 7

Music in May: Thaddeus Rose Band

7–9 p.m. Anthem Community Park Amphitheater 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free Valley-based band plays classic to modern-day rock hits in the park. Food trucks and fun for the whole family. Bring blankets, chairs, and flashlights. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 8 & 9

Mother’s Day Fine Art & Chocolate Festival

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Prescott Courthouse Plaza 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott festivals@ mountainartistsguild.org 928-776-4009 Free admission This one is for art enthusiasts and the chocolate aficionados. Shop for paintings, metal, clay, and bronze sculptures, batiks, ceramics, wood carvings, fine photography, one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing and more. Enjoy gourmet chocolates, fudge and other desserts.

FRIDAY, MAY 14

Music in May: Mogollon Band

7–9 p.m. Anthem Community Park Amphitheater 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free Interactive band featured on Billboard's Top 100 performs country music, classic rock, tropical rock and hits of their own. FRIDAY, MAY 21

Music in May: City Nights Band

7–9 p.m. Anthem Community Park Amphitheater 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free From Bruno Mars to the Beatles, Michael Jackson to Journey, Pink and more, this high-energy band will get you dancing.

FRIDAY–SUNDAY, MAY 28–MAY 30

Fiesta Days Rodeo

Cave Creek Memorial Arena 37201 N. 28th St. 480-304-5634 info@cavecreekrodeo.com $30–$200 Rodeo competition at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Final performances at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Food and shopping vendors.

FRIDAY, MAY 28

Music In May: Tripwire Band

7–9 p.m. Anthem Community Park Amphitheater 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free Classic rock, pop and dance songs from the ’60s through today, Tripwire adds high energy and fun delivery to their musical talent

MONDAY, MAY 31

Memorial Day Ceremony

9–10 a.m. Anthem Veteran’s Memorial 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free Honoring the nation’s veterans, the Daisy Mountain Veterans and Anthem Community Council recognizes their service and sacrifice during this annual ceremony. Attendees are advised to bring lawn chairs.