Radar: To Do in PHX 4.28-5.1

Downtown Phoenix. Photo from dtphx.org.

As April closes out and May comes in, start your weekend with yoga to get grounded. Friday, there’s no shortage of music events, like Music in the Garden at the Desert Botanical Garden. On Saturday and Sunday enjoy markets and art shows. Find these events and more on this weekend’s radar. All descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

4.28

Sound + Yoga

Moving your physical body before meditating either through yoga, a dance, walking, stretching or a workout allows you to clear out the excess stress, tension, thought forms and emotion out of your body. Then when it comes to sitting in presence the body can drop into a space of relaxation much more ease-fully. $15. 7 p.m. Totem Yoga: 3201 North 16th St., Phoenix, Arizona; @totemyoga 

 

4.29

Chelsea Handler: Vaccinated and Horny Tour

Chelsea Handler performs at the Arizona Federal Theatre, a Live Nation Venue, in her new tour. Handler is a comedian, television host, best-selling author and advocate whose humor and candor have established her as one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment and pop culture. 8 p.m. $46+. Arizona Federal Theatre: 400 W Washington St., Phoenix; livenation.com // @livenation 

 

Music in the Garden

Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with great music from regional talent with the lush backdrop of the Desert Botanical Garden. This week’s performance features the country stylings of Honeygirl. 5 p.m. $35+. Desert Botanical Garden: 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix; dbg.org // @dbgphx 

 

Spotlight on Clarinetist Alexander Laing

Bask in the beauty of the romantic period with two striking pieces from the era. Beethoven’s programmatic sixth symphony, “Pastorale,” captivatingly evokes the natural world. Weber’s first clarinet concerto showcases the expressive range of the clarinet, as showcased by our brilliant Principal Clarinet Alexander Laing. $50+. 8 p.m. The Phoenix Symphony: 1 N. 1st St., St: 200, 308 N 2nd Ave., Phoenix; phoenixsymphony.org // @phoenixsymphony

 

4.30

Día del Niño 

Día del Niño features a variety of family-friendly entertainment and activities all with a festive Latin flare. Enjoy mariachis, ballet folklorico, animal discoveries and free carousel rides. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free with admission. Phoenix Zoo: 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Papago Park, Phoenix; phoenixzoo.org // @phoenixzoo

 

Dusk Market

Dusk Market is a Phoenix-based night market, popping up and bringing you the best curated vendors, beverages, food, and more. Enjoy an evening under the setting valley sun and stars — where you’ll be accompanied by live music, natural wine, and local vendors — all for a good cause. Various times. Free. Central Ave. & Garfield St. Warehouse: 901 N. Central Ave., Phoenix; duskmarketphx // @duskmarketphx

 

5.1

Tiki Oasis Marketplace & Art Show

Arizona Tiki Oasis is the crossroads of the Tiki world. Crafters, artists, tinkerers, and traders haul their wares to the Hotel Valley Ho, creating an Exotica emporium unmatched throughout the world. Free. Various times. Hotel Valley Ho: 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, AZ; hotelvalleyho.com // @hotelvalleyho

 

Cinco de Mayo Phoenix

The largest and longest running festival in Arizona is back this year and will be celebrating its 29th Anniversary at this year’s Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival. National award winning musical headliner at this year’s Cinco Phoenix is Lisa Lisa, as well as MALO along with Color Me Badd. Festival attendees can also look forward to a car show, mariachis, lucha libre, ballet folklorico, free interactive kids zone with games, and more. $5+. 12-10 p.m. Downtown Phoenix: Washington St. & 3rd Ave., Phoenix; Dtphx.org // @downtownphoenix 

 

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