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PRESCOTT VALLEY EVENTS

Prescott Valley Quilters

9:00 am-12:00 pm – PV Quilters is an informal group of quilters that meet twice a month to enjoy each other’s company, work on projects (hand or machine), and share techniques with each other. This program is free. MORE

Prescott Valley Days Carnival and Events

May 5-8, Times vary by day – The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the 44th Annual Prescott Valley Days presented by Desert Financial Credit Union will be held May 5-8 in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District with the theme Hippie Hippie Hooray!

Anchoring the four-day event is Sun Valley Rides who will bring a full carnival of rides and concessions that will appeal to everyone of all ages. In addition, all four days will offer fun and unique activities including a Ranch to Table Dinner, Fiesta Del Pueblo, a parade, the annual Bear Dash, and more! MORE

Fiesta del Pueblo

5:00 pm-11:00 pm – Friday night is “Fiesta del Pueblo” sponsored by Carniceria Azteca & Azteca Market! There will be music from multiple bands, dancing, street tacos, and a beer and beverage garden. MORE

Happy Hour Special at Rafter Eleven

5:00 pm-7:00 pm – Rafter Eleven at 2985 Centre Ct B in Prescott Valley offers a happy hour special every Friday between 5 pm and 7 pm. Appetizers served each night! MORE

Karaoke with Matt and Allie

8:00 pm-10:00 pm – You’re invited to Karaoke with us and have an amazing time as we rock the house with the best sound and selection around. MORE

SATURDAY

2nd Annual CAFMA Firefighter Charities Golf Tournament

7:00 am – 2nd Annual Golf Tournament benefiting CAFMA Firefighter Charities. Be sure to register today to reserve your spot! MORE

Mother’s Day at Quilt N Sew Connection

10:00 am-4:00 pm – Pamper yourself for Mother’s Day! (You deserve it). Come into Quilt N Sew Connection Saturday, May 7th and receive a card good for one 3-hour class session of your choice! Free of charge! MORE

Wild Orchid’s Cruisin’ for a Cause

10:00 am-3:00 pm – Join us as we take the fight against cancer to the streets! Starting and ending at Park Collective in Prescott Valley, vehicles will “Cruise” the Quad Cities stopping at designated sponsors along the way. MORE

Mother’s Day Brunch at Modern Coffee

10:00 am-12:00 pm – Join us for a morning celebrating mom with coffee, brunch, and flowers! MORE

HUSD 4th Annual Bear Dash 5K

10:30 am – On Saturday, May 7th, join the Humboldt Education Foundation for the 4th Annual Bear Dash 5K as part of the Prescott Valley Days events. MORE

PV Days Cosplay Contest

11:00 am-12:00 pm – Join the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce for the third annual PV Days Cosplay Contest on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 11:00 am! Here is your chance to show off your skills at cosplay costume making and design. MORE

SilverKite Community Art Classes: Paper Flowers

1:30 pm-2:30 pm – In this workshop, you’ll learn some basic techniques to transform paper into beautiful blossoms. Paper flowers can be as fancy or playful as your imagination and materials will allow. MORE

Sangria Saturday and Live Music at Rafter Eleven

5:00 pm-7:00 pm – Swing by Rafter Eleven located at 2985 Centre Ct B in Prescott Valley every Saturday night from 5 pm to 7 pm for Sangria and live music! Appetizers and wine also served! MORE

SUNDAY

Prescott Valley Community Market, LLC

9:00 am-3:00 pm – Join us Sundays for a day at the Prescott Valley Community Market, LLC. Shop our community of vendors, Support Local Small Businesses in your community.  MORE

Mother’s Day Gem & Mineral Show

9:00 am-3:00 pm – In addition to the fantastic market, The Prescott Valley Community Market is celebrating Mother’s Day. Moms are the Gems that Rock our World! So, when Mom deserves the best…. give her a treat… bring her to Prescott Valley Community Market’s Gem & Mineral Show,…. Make Mom feel special by filling her day with love, laughter, good food, and Shopping in a relaxing and fun environment. MORE

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PRESCOTT EVENTS

FRIDAY

Mystery Book Club

2:00 pm-3:30 pm – Find You First (2021) by Linwood Barclay. Read selected mystery books while enjoying the company of like-minded readers. MORE

Social Dance Club Public Dance

5:00 pm-8:00 pm – Grab your dancing shoes and join the Social Dance Club on Thursday and Friday nights for live music and a great time dancing the night away! MORE

CheekTones TRIO at Back Alley Wine Bar!

6:30 pm-9:30 pm – It’s the Trio, featuring Nick Canuel! Don, Cozzy, and Nick playing acoustic versions of your favorite ‘Tones songs! MORE

Vacant Skies with Snailmate and Winterhaven

7:00 pm – Vacant skies are returning to The Den in Prescott, AZ on Friday, May 6th and are bringing friends Snailmate (Phoenix), Winterhaven (Flagstaff)! MORE

Atomic Surf Live

7:00 pm – Let’s surf into spring and a new frontier as BloodMoney Tattoo joins forces with The Attic. Join us as we kick off this weekend and union in style! MORE

KC and the Moonshine Band at Matt’s Saloon

8:30 pm – Dancing and drinking on a Friday night! MORE

SATURDAY

Prescott Farmers’ Market

7:30 am-12:00 pm – Join us at Dignity Health-YRMC’s Miller Valley lot for our 23rd season of serving the Prescott community! Each week at the market, customers can find a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, eggs, poultry, nuts, and grass-fed beef. MORE

Mother’s Day Photo Booth at Prescott Farmers Market

8:00 am-11:00 am – As part of this week’s market, there will be a free photo booth to help celebrate Mother’s Day. Come on out to the Prescott Farmers Market for your fresh, locally grown or made product and be sure to stop by the photo booth to get your picture with mom! MORE

May How-To Clinic

8:00 am-10:00 am – Come join us to learn about pre and post-inspections on your rigs. MORE

Prescott Fine Art and Coffee Festival

9:00 am-12:00 pm – The Prescott Fine Art and Coffee Festival is an outdoor event on the Historic Courthouse Plaza in Downtown Prescott on May 7th and 8th 2022, showcasing a juried exhibition of outstanding fine art vendors and featuring a variety of coffee roasters, vendors, and all-ages activities including live entertainment, artist demonstrations, and interactive art activities. MORE

Met Live: Turandot | Satellite Series

9:45 am-1:15 pm – THIS IS A LIVE SATELLITE BROADCAST! This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. MORE

Nature Niños FREE Family Nature Program!

10:00 am-12:00 pm – City of Prescott Park Rangers and community partners will lead child-centered play events at a different family-friendly trail on the first Saturday of each month. MORE

Tin Hat at LazyG Brewhouse

12:00 pm-3:00 pm – Spend a relaxing Saturday and be entertained by Tin Hat. MORE

Warhammer Prescott Paint Club

1:00 pm-3:00 pm – Do you really enjoy the modeling and painting aspect of the Warhammer hobby? Do you like to pick up random models using the “rule of cool” to just enjoy painting? Do you want a group of folks to hang out with that are into the same thing? Introducing the Warhammer Prescott Paint Club! MORE

Ladies Concealed Carry Class at Sportsmans Warehouse Prescott AZ

3:00 pm-7:00 pm – Certifications Obtained Through This Course. Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP). MORE

Live Local Music at Cuppers

5:00 pm-8:00 pm – The Cuppers Summer Concert Series is back. Come on out to Cuppers for coffee, tapas, and live music every Saturday from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. MORE

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary – Evening with the Wolves

5:30 pm-7:30 pm – Bring Your Family To Meet Part Of Our Family. Our Education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the wolves and their stories. MORE

Desert Trash at The Den

6:30 pm – Desert Trash is back at The Den! These dudes always kill it on stage! They brought back the SLUDGE BOYZ and APPARITION with them and The Den is pumped. MORE

SUNDAY

Sky Daddy at LazyG Brewhouse

12:00 pm-3:00 pm – Spend Mother’s Day on the patio and listen to the versatile sounds of Sky Daddy. MORE

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CHINO VALLEY EVENTS

FRIDAY

Mother’s Day Cardmaking Workshop

3:00 pm-5:00 pm – Come (with or without your mother) to make a card and/or craft to give your mom, grandma, stepmom, or other special lady on Mother’s Day – that upcoming Sunday! MORE

Chino Valley, AZ Cruise Night

4:00 pm-7:00 pm – Starting our 22nd year of cruise nights at Mcdonald’s Restaurant on the first Friday nights from April through October. MORE

Friday Night Lights at Chino Valley Equestrian Park

7:00 pm-9:00 pm – Open riding from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. If you are not a member but want to join we will have memberships at the arena. Hope to see you there! MORE

SATURDAY

Farm and Ranch Meet

9:00 am-2:00 pm – Come shop local livestock, poultry, plants, handmade goods, baked goods, pet items, art, and more! MORE

SUNDAY

Open Riding at Chino Valley Equestrian Park

9:00 am-11:00 am – CVEA is having open riding from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. If you are not a member but want to join we will have memberships at the arena. MORE

Mother’s Day at Granite Creek Vineyards

12:00 pm-5:00 pm – The canopy of trees provides beautiful shade over the bistro tables and chairs. Enjoy live music, wine, and The Corner Piece baked goods for Mother’s Day! MORE

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MAYER EVENTS

FRIDAY

Swamp Poets at Legends Harley Davidson

3:00 pm-7:00 pm – Calling all of our “Swampy” friends, (Especially the biker ones!). Come and party with the Swamp Poets at Legends Harley Davidson in Mayer on Fri. May 6th from 3-7 pm. MORE

Bike Night at Legends

4:00 pm-7:00 pm – Join us for our monthly bike night at Legends Harley-Davidson. We will have live music, free beer, free food, prizes, and fun! MORE

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DEWEY-HUMBOLDT EVENTS

FRIDAY

Friday Night Barn Dance and Dinner

6:00 pm-10:00 pm – Are you looking for a fun date night or a night out with friends and family? Look no further. Mortimer Farms Friday Night Barn Dance has something for everyone and all ages! The lineup of live bands is fantastic! MORE

SATURDAY

Friends & Family Fun Run

7:00 am-9:30 am – The Friends & Family Fun Run will bring together groups of people of all ages who are looking for a little adventure through a series of obstacles mapped out over an estimated one-mile course where participants will be tied together with loved ones to complete the obstacle course as a three-legged couple. MORE

2nd Annual Shred Day

9:00 am-12:00 pm – Please join The Shelly Watne Group as we host our second annual Shred Day. Stop by our office Saturday, May 7th between 9 am-12 pm to shred all your unwanted documents. MORE

SUNDAY

Mother’s Day Rose and Rosé

1:00 pm-6:00 pm – Join us in a celebration of all of the wonderful mothers and the release of our award-winning rosé. MORE

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BEYOND

FRIDAY

May Family Friday: Card Making – Wickenburg

10:00 am-1:30 pm – Engage your mind and your hands during our card-making activity for the whole family. Express your creativity and share your feelings for the people you love. MORE

The FRIENDS™ Experience – Phoenix

May 5-8 – Times vary by date – The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Phoenix offers fans of the popular television show, FRIENDS™, an interactive experience featuring 12 nostalgia-packed rooms filled with original props and costumes, set re-creations, a retail store, and more! MORE

Juan Gabriel at Symphony Hall – Phoenix

7:00 pm – This highly anticipated world premiere pays homage to the legendary performer and music of Mexican singer and songwriter Juan Gabriel who captured the hearts of millions worldwide and whose works have transcended generations. MORE

Maricopa County Home & Garden Show – Scottsdale

10:00 am-5:00 pm – The Home & Garden Show features 850 vendor booths, local experts, and handcrafted artisans all in one place for one weekend only. MORE

Southwest Shakespeare Company “Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles” – Scottsdale

May 5-8 – Times vary by date – Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles is written by Mac Arthur Genius Awardee and Luis Alfaro. It’s the story of a Mexican immigrant family in parallel with the classic Greek Tragedy, Medea. MORE

Wine and Wheel Clay Class – Chandler

6:30 pm-8:00 pm – Beginner to advanced, come out and get your hands in the mud and optionally bring adult beverages (wine or beer). This makes a great date night event or fun time out with friends, as well as a great way to meet new friends. MORE

Anime Arizona 2022 – Mesa

May 6-7 – Times vary by date – Anime Arizona celebrates the incredible love and energy our culture has for anime through exhibitors, cosplay, creators, and voice actors. MORE

STEFnROCK Live Music at Belfry Brewery – Cottonwood

5:00 pm-8:00 pm – STEFnRock returns to Belfry Brewery’s Tap Room. Enjoy deep-fried Alaskan cod with sides and a fresh crafted beer or signature cocktail. MORE

First Friday with Johnny K & Taze – Cottonwood

9:00 pm-12:00 am – Join Main Stage as they welcome back DJ Johnny K & DJ Taze. Get on the dance floor with your favorite hits in the Top 40, hip hop, disco, reggaeton, and EDM. MORE

T.G.I.F Karaoke Hosted by Jesse Petterson – Cottonwood

9:00 pm-2:00 am – T.G.I.F! Friday Night Karaoke is hosted by the amazing Jesse Petterson starting at 9:00 pm. We serve Main Stage pizzas until 2 AM and drink specials all night long. MORE

Friday Morning Meditation and Mindfulness – Sedona

9:30 am-10:30 am – Every Friday morning at Sun Moon Studio, let’s join together in love, community, and acceptance. MORE

Rowe Fine Art Gallery “Femme Powered” – Sedona

4:00 pm-7:00 pm – The Southwest has a rich legacy of inspiring and fostering female artists. In May, Rowe Fine Art Gallery proudly celebrates that heritage with its first show focusing solely on women in the arts. “Femme Powered” opens Friday, May 6th, and continues throughout the month. MORE

Looking West: Grand Canyon & Beyond – Sedona

4:00 pm-7:00 pm – “Looking West: Grand Canyon & Beyond” features artists who spend time at the Grand Canyon as well as the mountains, rivers, and deserts of Arizona and beyond. MORE

Red Dirt Concerts 2022 – Sedona

4:30 pm-6:30 pm – The City of Sedona will have a series of free concerts for everyone to enjoy. The Red Dirt Concerts will feature two different bands each evening. Bring your lawn chair or sit on the grass. It all happens at the Posse Grounds Pavilion. MORE

DJ Love Sponge at Lacuna Kava Bar Sedona

7:00 pm-12:00 am – Kick off your weekend with some beats and botanic elixirs. Love Sponge will be playing your new favorite grooves with his eclectic house music selections every Friday night. MORE

Friday Night Karaoke at Low Places – Camp Verde

8:00 pm-12:00 am – Come join me tonight and every Friday Night for Karaoke Night with Our Friends in Low Places located in Camp Verde. MORE

SATURDAY

Downtown Mesa Farmer’s Market

8:00 am-11:00 am – The newly-formed Downtown Mesa Farmers Market will now be at Mesa Arts Center starting Saturday, March 6, 2021. Look there for the same great vendors you’ve come to know and love, live music, and other events. MORE

2022 Asian American Community Conference – Chandler

9:00 am-12:00 pm – The City of Chandler is hosting the inaugural Annual Asian American Community Conference.  MORE

Pamper Your Mom Festival – Tempe

11:00 am-5:00 pm – Visit the café and shop the boutiques and farmer’s market. Mini massages, mommy & me photos, and raffle tickets are included. MORE

Cinco Mas Dos – Mesa

5:00 pm-9:00 pm – Don’t have time to celebrate on Cinco De Mayo?! Don’t worry we’ve got you covered! Head to Bell Bank Park on May 7th for Cinco Mas Dos for a fiesta filled with food, fun, and live music! MORE

Mesa Feastival Forest

5:30 pm-9:00 pm – Food Trucks in the Park!! Join us in Pioneer Park each week for 10-20 Trucks with Gourmet Street Food. Every week features a different group of trucks. MORE

Raptors At The Rails 2022 – Clarkdale

11:00 am-12:45 pm – By partnering with Phoenix’s Liberty Wildlife the Verde Canyon Railroad provides visitors an opportunity for a close-up glimpse of raptors such as hawks, owls, falcons, vultures, and eagles at the depot. MORE

Community Food Sharing – Cottonwood

8:00 am-11:00 am – Come out for the Drive-Thru Food Sharing Event open to all neighbors. No pre-registration is required for this event. MORE

Pilates in the Park – Cottonwood

8:15 am-9:15 am – This class is appropriate for all ages and ability levels. The utmost care will be taken to instruct while taking into consideration all physical challenges and health concerns. MORE

Grand Opening Of Be Wild At Blazin’ M Ranch – Cottonwood

10:00 am-4:00 pm – The grand opening for Be Wild At Blazin’ M Ranch will take place from Saturday, May 7th to Sunday, May 8th. MORE

Meditation and Sound Healing at The Center of Universal Light – Cottonwood

12:00 pm-1:00 pm – Come and join us on the 1st Saturday of every month for meditation and sound healing from noon to 1 pm. This event is hosted by “Di Rose Thunder” at The Center of Universal Light. MORE

70’s Party with DJ Patti Melt & Special Guest – Cottonwood

9:00 pm-12:00 am – Taking it back to the ’70s for this party! DJ Patti Melt and a special guest will get you moving with all things 70’s. MORE

Huge Community Parking Lot Sale at Sedona UMC – Sedona

8:00 am-3:00 pm – Sedona United Methodist Church will have a huge community parking lot sale on Saturday, May 7th in the church’s main parking lot. More than 30 Church members and friends will sell their items individually and a portion of their proceeds will go to the programs and ministries of the church. MORE

Sedona’s Beltane Festival

9:00 am-3:00 pm – Come celebrate spring and the coming of summer at Sedona’s Beltane Festival. There will be speakers, musicians, vendors, psychic readers, and more. MORE

Tlaquepaque’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration – Sedona

11:00 am-5:00 pm – Celebrate spring at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, the “Art and Soul” of Sedona. It kicks off the festival season with Cinco de Mayo. MORE

Esteban’s Mother’s Day Celebration – Sedona

7:00 pm-10:00 pm – Celebrate Mother’s Day and treat mom to a serenade from legendary flamenco guitarist Esteban. MORE

SUNDAY

Mother’s Day Brunch at Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails – Phoenix

8:00 am-2:00 pm – Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix celebrates Valley moms this Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8th with a specialty brunch. MORE

Mother’s Day at Valley Life – Phoenix

9:00 am-12:00 pm – We cannot wait to celebrate moms at Valley Life’s Tramonto campus on Sunday, May 8! MORE

Ahwatukee Farmer’s Market – Phoenix

9:00 am-1:00 pm – The Ahwatukee Farmer’s Market includes fresh, local, seasonal produce, herbs, flowers, value-added foods, fresh baked goods, natural meats, and seafood as well as a selection of local arts & crafts. MORE

Mamas & Mimosas – Phoenix

2:00 pm-4:00 pm – Join Pinspiration Peoria & Pretty Libations from 2-4 PM, as we celebrate moms with a signature mimosa flight and create a customized wine glass. MORE

MOMPALOOZA Festival – Scottsdale

10:00 am-2:00 pm – We’re celebrating MOM on her special day…in a BIG way! At MOMPALOOZA she can watch fashion shows, enjoy a chair massage, and get a manicure or makeover! MORE

Mother’s Day at Roaring Fork – Scottsdale

11:00 am-9:00 pm – Roaring Fork celebrates Valley mothers on Sunday, May 8th with a specialty brunch beginning at 11:00 am. MORE

David Sheehy Music at Local Jonny’s – Cave Creek

11:00 am-2:00 pm – David Sheehy is performing at Local Jonny’s Tavern & Café in Cave Creek on Sunday, May 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MORE

Brunch and Brushes – New River

11:00 am-2:00 pm – Join me for Barn Owl Art Studio’s first live class in Arizona! To be held at the Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon on Sunday, May 8th from 11-1:30. MORE

VIP Petcare at Petsense – Cottonwood

10:00 am-11:30 am – Community clinics provide affordable, convenient walk-in veterinary services. Event RSVPs, reservations, or appointments are not accepted. MORE

JC Couchman Live Music at Belfry Brewery – Cottonwood

1:00 pm-4:00 pm – Join Belfry Brewery for cold fresh crafted beer, wings, and music by JC Couchman. He will WOW you with his vocals. MORE

Mother’s Day Brunch at Hilton Sedona – Village of Oak Creek

7:00 am-2:00 pm – Join us for a delectable Mother’s Day brunch in a stunning setting at Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock. MORE

Sunday Sound Bath & Kava Blessing – Sedona

10:00 am-11:00 am – Lisa is a Gong Master & Certified Reiki Master Gem Practitioner, who channels divine angelic vibrations through her unique vocals. MORE

Mother’s Day Celebration at Lacuna Kava Bar Sedona

3:00 pm-11:00 pm – Come celebrate Mother’s Day at the Lacuna Kava Bar. All moms will receive a free Botanical Elixir tasting with any $10 purchase. MORE

Flamenco in The Courtyard with Gaetano & Friends – Sedona

5:30 pm-7:30 pm – Patio de Las Campanas – El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano presents master guitarist Gaetano and friends with spirited performances inspired by Spain and Mexico. MORE

Find out what else is happening in the state with more stories from the Recreation Section on Signals A Z.com!

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