Radar: To Do in PHX 9.1-9.4

Hanson. Courtesy of The Van Buren.

We’re here to ease you into a weekend that is cute and crafty! This week’s digital radar is your guide for events that are for everyone everywhere, who loves the past, present and future. Choose between drinking with The Bard or snaking your way through some reptiles. Maybe you want to hang out with Shania Twain adjacent! Whatever your tastes are, feel certain that Phoenix is your place for active living. Note: Some descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

9.1

Scottsdale Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival at Westworld of Scottsdale
They’re crafty and they’re just our type! Get a gift for a loved one or get a gift for yourself! Replenish your crafting supplies. $10; Starts at 10:00am and goes through Sunday; 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ

Drunk Shakespeare at The Rose Theatre
To drink or not to drink, that is the question! You are cordially invited to a meeting of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. In a hidden speakeasy, five classically-trained actors assemble for their sacred ritual. One actor takes five shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespeare play. Hilarity and mayhem ensue as the remaining sober actors attempt to keep the play on track. Every night is different depending on who’s drinking…and what they’re drinking! Drunk Shakespeare is a New York Times’ Critics Pick and “the best thing to ever happen to the theater” according to “Slate” Magazine. Tix start at $27; 7:30pm; 455 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ

9.2

Saboten Con at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Saboten Con is the largest Anime, Japanese Pop-Culture, and Gaming convention in Arizona. $25 for a Friday Day pass/Badges available; Opens 1:00pm Friday; 340 N 3rd Street Ac, Phoenix, AZ; sabotencon.com // @sabotencon 

Shania Twain Tribute at The Venue at Farnsworth Hall
One of the most exciting tribute concerts is coming to The Venue at Farnsworth Hall! Donna Huber’s unconventional childhood truly set the ‘stage’ for what has become an atypical yet extraordinarily rewarding career in the world of entertainment. After moving to be closer to her sister, she began to receive a flurry of compliments and comparisons from the local community, to the beautiful and talented Shania Twain. Even Shania, after seeing a poster of Donna, said, “I thought that was me!!!” It was then, that Donna discovered her true passion for music and entertainment. $20; 10:00p.m.; 6159 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 

9.3

Reggae Festival at Phoenix Events & Entertainment Complex
Incredible musicians, African drum ensembles, African storytellers, an assortment of food vendors, and more! $22 – $30; noon to 8:00pm; 2209 North 99th Ave., Phoenix, AZ; phoenixeventcomplex.com

Repticon at Mesa Convention Center
This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else, and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals. Repticon Phoenix is one reptile and exotic animal expo that you can’t afford to miss! Tix start at $11; 9:00am to 4:00pm; 263 N Center St, Mesa, AZ; repticon.com

9.4

Hanson at The Van Buren, Phoenix
Mmmmbop on over to this show! Tix start at $39.50; 401 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ; thevanburenphx.com // @thevanburenphx

Sunday Funday at Great Skate
Get in the skate zone, the roller skating zone. $14.50; 1:00pm to 3:30pm; 10054 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ; unitedskates.com/great-skate // @greatskateaz

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