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Top events happening this weekend in Northern Arizona and beyond! Make sure to check out the Signals AZ events calendar, brought to you by Prescott Ebike Rentals & Tours for great things in your community.

PRESCOTT VALLEY EVENTS

FRIDAY

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. 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

Funk Frequency at Antelope Lanes

8:00 pm-11:00 pm – Come on out for the lively music Funk Frequency at Rhythmz Lounge in Antelope Lanes this Friday night. MORE

SATURDAY

Prescott Valley Gun Show

9:00 am-5:00 pm – The Prescott Valley Gun Show will be held on Apr 2nd-3rd, 2022 in Prescott Valley, AZ. This Prescott Valley gun show is held at Arizona Downs and hosted by Arizona Collectibles & Firearms. MORE

NAZ Wranglers vs. San Diego Strike Force

3:00 pm – Join us for an exciting game of arena football with Prescott Valley’s NAZ Wranglers! Get ready for the game at the tailgate that starts 3 hours before kickoff. 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 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

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PRESCOTT EVENTS

FRIDAY

Earth Day Food Drive

8:30 am – Support our community and local food banks this Earth Day! All donations should be dropped off during the month of April at the Prescott Office. MORE

Prescott Wellness Expo

Times vary by date – April 1-3. Northern Arizona’s largest wellness conference, featuring 60+ mental, physical, & spiritual workshops, vendors, and healing services. MORE

Arizona Pastel Artists Association 2022 International Exhibition

10:00 am-4:00 pm – The Arizona Pastel Artists Association invites you to visit our 2022 International Exhibition and Sale.  MORE

Mystery Book Club

2:00 pm-3:30 pm – Troubled Blood (2020) by Robert Galbraith. Read selected mystery books while enjoying the company of like-minded readers. MORE

Growing Better Peonies this Spring

3:00 pm-4:00 pm – Perennial Peonies are robust, ball-shaped blooms that slowly unfurl into a gorgeous cloud-like shape each Spring. MORE

Friday Night Hobby Night

4:00 pm-8:00 pm – Have a Warhammer modeling or painting project you’re working on? Want to surround yourself with other people also enjoying the hobby? Want to mingle and meet with other members of the Prescott Warhammer community and see what they’re up to? Join Us! 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

Live Music at The Den

6:30 pm – The Den is stoked to have Bite The Hand, Fairy Bones, Foreign Bodies, and No Lungs performing this April Fools Day! Come on by for a night of great entertainment. MORE

The Dirty Halos at Back Alley Wine Bar

6:30 pm – Ring in April with Dirty Halos Trio Kenn Duncan, Chris Bennett, and Drew Hall at the Back Alley Wine Bar. MORE

The Fallen Stars at The Raven Cafe

8:00 pm-11:00 pm – The Fallen Stars are back at the Raven Cafe for the first time in a few years. They are excited to play in Prescott again and will be doing 3 sets of acoustic-y rocking stuff. MORE

SATURDAY

Parenting the Love and Logic Way

9:00 am-12:00 pm – Learn tips and tools that help strengthen caregiver/child relationships and address challenging behaviors during this 3-week class. MORE

Outdoor Rock Climbing for Kids, Teens/Adults

Times vary by day –  Event is April 2 and 3. Challenge your sense of adventure and join in with Honeybee’s Adventure Time LLC for a rock climbing event out at Granite Basin in Prescott. MORE

Easter Bunny at Frozen Frannies

Times vary by day – Event is April 2 and 3. The Easter Bunny is coming to Frannies! Get 1 FREE Professionally edited photo per family sent via email. 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

Prescott Farmer’s Market

10:00 am-1:00 pm – Join us at Dignity Health-YRMC’s Miller Valley lot for our 23rd season of serving the Prescott community! MORE

Peaceful Outlaws’ Day Job

12:00 pm-2:00 pm – Head out to Olde World Bakery this Saturday afternoon for live music by the Peaceful Outlaws. MORE

Easter Photos at Whiskers Barkery

1:00 pm-4:00 pm – Come get your pet’s photo with the Easter bunny at Whiskers Barkery on April 2nd from 1:00-4:00. MORE

Ladies Concealed Carry Class at Sportsmans Warehouse Prescott AZ

3:00 pm-7:00 pm – This class designed especially for WOMEN has the benefit of free class tuition for ONLY this SPECIAL class date. 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. MORE

Classix6 at Mark’s Beer Garden

6:00 pm-9:00 pm – Come on out to Mark’s Beer Garden to hear music by Classix6. Stay to have some wood-fired pizza and barbeque wings to die for. MORE

Jaime Jorge in Concert

6:30 pm – Join professional violinist, Jaime Jorge for this inspirational concert! His forceful, expressive mastery of the violin has delighted audiences around the globe. MORE

Asylum of Ashes at The Den

6:30 pm – The Den is stoked to host Asylum of Ashes traveling through The Den on their latest tour! They are bringing out some great local bands with them for this show and it’s going to be so sick! MORE

Jim Kellner – Hypnotist

7:00 pm-9:00 pm – If you have never seen a hypnotist show or seen Jim in action you don’t want to miss this show. MORE

Tapestry Album Live in Concert

7:00 pm – I Feel the Earth Move. It’s Too Late. You’ve Got a Friend. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman. MORE

Stephen Sondheim Tribute Concert

7:00 pm-9:00 pm – Yavapai College Performing Arts presents the Stephen Sondheim Tribute Concert. This event will feature performances by YC Performing Arts Students and Graduates. MORE

SUNDAY

PUB Seisiun

12:00 pm-3:00 pm – Come join us for this informal traditional Celtic music session. As this is a homegrown Prescott session, you may hear some folk and bluegrass too. MORE

Profit & Monk at The Den

7:30 pm – Ready to get your dance vibes on? The Den is excited to have Profit & Monk come and bring some great music to their venue! MORE

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CHINO VALLEY EVENTS

SATURDAY

Farm and Ranch Meet

9:00 am-2:00 pm – Shop local vendors right here in Chino Valley! Find farm-fresh poultry, plants, handmade goods, soap, art, and more. MORE

Sip & Dot Rock Painting Social

4:00 pm – Join our local artist Marlie Lightfield, for a fun art night out. Marlie will guide and teach step-by-step skills on the art of dot rock painting. 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

Mortimer Farms Adult Easter Scavenger Hunt

7:00 pm – As guests usher in Easter Mortimer Farms style at the Adult Easter Scavenger Hunt they will enjoy an evening full of fun, farm-to-table food, and entertainment. MORE

Karaoke @ Billy Jack’s Saloon and Grill

8:00 pm-12:00 am – Our newest venue is right on highway 69 in Dewey. Come on out for a rockin’ good time!! Quality sound and state-of-the-art equipment, make this the ideal place to spend your Saturday night!! MORE

SUNDAY

Live Music at Mogollon Vineyards

2:00 pm-5:00 pm – Come on out to Mogollon Vineyards to see Peaceful Outlaws perform on a Sunday afternoon. MORE

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MAYER

SATURDAY

Pat James Band at Creekside Lodge

7:00 pm-10:00 pm – Come on out Saturday night to Creekside Lodge to see the Pat James Band. MORE

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BEYOND

FRIDAY

Arts in the Park Concert – Litchfield Park

7:00 pm-9:00 pm – Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to the front lawn of The Wigwam for the City of Litchfield Park’s 5th free Arts in the Park concert of the season. MORE

Dukes and Boots VII: Country Music Weekend – Peoria

12:00 pm-7:00 pm – Get your Daisy Dukes and BOOTS out for our 2nd Country Music Weekend at Pleasant Harbor Marina at Dillon’s Bayou! MORE

Parents Night Out & B.E.S.T. Battles – Scottsdale

5:30 pm-9:30 pm – Drop off your child with us at our Parents Night Out in our NEW Kierland location for an awesome night of Fun & Games AND Sports, Sports, Sports! MORE

Chandler Jazz Festival

Times vary by day – It’s time to jazz up your spring with sweet sounds from horns, keys and more. Chandler kicks off Jazz Appreciation Month with the Chandler Jazz Festival, April 1 and 2, featuring local and national artists. MORE

Fountain Hills Music Fest

4:00 pm-9:30 pm – Arizona weather in the spring is just about as gorgeous as it gets! So, why stay inside when you can spend the evening at the Fountain Hills Music Festival? MORE

Club Yarnell Bird Walk

9:00 am – Join Club Yarnell for a morning of fun and bird watching. Wear sunglasses/hat/comfortable shoes and bring binoculars (if you have some). MORE

Spring Fling Food Truck Thing – Cottonwood

4:00 pm-8:00 pm – Check out all of the food trucks. There will be live music playing as well. MORE

Open House for the Unveiling of the “New” Old Town Mission – Cottonwood

4:00 pm-7:00 pm – This open house for the unveiling of the “new” old town missions will be a special and entertaining evening. MORE

Reiki Healing Circle – Cottonwood

5:00 pm-6:00 pm – Join us for Reiki Healing Circle at 6:00 pm in Studio B. Hosted by Diane “Rose Thunder”, an Usui Reiki Master and Peruvian Shamanic Practitioner. MORE

April Fools’ Comedy with Reena Calm and Mary Upchurch – Cottonwood

7:00 pm-9:00 pm – Main Stage is proud to announce April Fools’ Comedy with Reena Calm and Mary Upchurch. 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

3D: Escape to a Different Dimension – Sedona

4:00 pm-7:00 pm – The most relevant art often reflects the time in which it was created, and Rowe Fine Art Gallery’s esteemed sculptors spent the winter producing, or in one case, trying to produce artwork that responds to the state of the world and their state of mind. MORE

Wine on the Rugs – Sedona

4:00 pm-7:00 pm – Please join Azadi Fine Rugs in Sedona for their First Friday “Wine on the Rugs” event, featuring wines poured by local Sommelier, Michael Robb. 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

Teen Fishing Day – Surprise

8:30 am-1:00 pm – Teens ages 12-17 will spend the morning at a local lake and learn the basics of fishing. Instruction will include fish identification, knot tying, how to rig a rod, and reel and casting. MORE

Ironwood District Parkfest! – Movie in the Park – Peoria

6:30 pm-9:30 pm – Community Services, Neighborhood Resources, and Public Safety engage the Peoria community through these events held in neighborhood parks throughout the city. MORE

Misa Azteca – Phoenix

7:00 pm-9:30 pm – Misa Azteca is a staged, concert piece for orchestra, choir, soloists, and pre-Columbian percussion ensemble. MORE

Chandler Family Birdwalk

8:00 am-12:00 pm – Come take a walk around the water recharge ponds at the City of Chandler’s Veterans Oasis Park. See what birds you can spot while enjoying the park setting. MORE

Scottsdale Summer Camp Fair

11:00 am-3:00 pm – Macaroni KID Scottsdale is excited to announce their Scottsdale Summer Camp & Activities Fair! For local parents, this event is a one-stop community-focused event designed to give families the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the best camps, summer activities, and more in and around Scottsdale. MORE

CycloMesa Bicycle Festival – Mesa

9:00 am-2:00 pm – April is Valley Bike Month, and Mesa is recognizing it by hosting one of the largest bicycle festivals in the state. MORE

April Featured Artist – Joleen Voss Rodriguez – Jerome

5:00 pm-8:00 pm – Joleen Voss-Rodriguez is an artist and college professor. She finds the Verde Valley as a source of artistic inspiration and healing. “Anyone who visits the quaint towns of Jerome and Cottonwood, as well as Sedona, will find that the entire area is such a magical place. MORE

Verde Valley Rally 2022 – Cottonwood

7:00 am-11:00 am – The goal of the Verde Valley Rally is to be the best grassroots, community-oriented, and family-friendly mountain bike event in Cottonwood and the Verde Valley. 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

Solo Performance – Ed Mendoza – Cottonwood

3:00 pm-5:00 pm – Ed Mendoza will be at Winery 101 in Cottonwood on April 2nd. He will be performing from 3 pm to 5 pm. For those of you who have come out to Winery 101, you’ll know that this is a great place to drink wine and listen to music. MORE

The Sir Mighty Get in the Creek – Cottonwood

5:00 pm-8:00 pm – Carlson Creek Vineyard welcomes back the Sir Mighty fresh from causing loudness and unfettered mayhem, shenanigans, and bamboozlement. MORE

Julia and Mark at Belfry Brewery – Cottonwood

5:00 pm-8:00 pm – Join Belfry Brewery for harmonious vocals with Julia and Mark. While you’re listening, enjoy wood-grilled food and delicious fresh crafted beer. MORE

Inde Ella at Burning Tree Cellars – Cottonwood

6:00 pm-9:00 pm – Inde Ella plays at Burning Tree Cellars on Saturday, April 2nd. It’s going to be a great night. MORE

Harpy Trails Music at Dead Horse Ranch State Park – Cottonwood

6:00 pm-7:00 pm – Ken and Lyn Mikell play a wide range of traditional music with particular attention to the Celtic roots of cowboy music. Using a wide range of musical instruments, Ken and Lyn animate and illuminate the music and poetry that followed the trail west. MORE

Menagerie at Main Stage – Cottonwood

8:00 pm-12:00 am – Main Stage welcomes back local favorites “Menagerie” for a night of live rock & roll, dancing, and drinks. MORE

VortiFest Music Festival and Experience 2022 – Sedona

12:00 pm-10:00 pm – Join us at the Sedona Airport Mesa for a one-of-a-kind music festival experience featuring music, craft foods, and beverages, over 40 artisan vendors, a kids’ zone, and more. MORE

SUNDAY

Sunday in the Park – Surprise

3:00 pm-7:00 pm – Come enjoy this fun family event with live music by The 8-Tracks and delicious food. Event admission is free; food and drink are available for purchase. MORE

GCU Antelopes vs. NM Aggies – Phoenix

12:00 pm – Watch the Grand Canyon University Antelopes men’s baseball take on the New Mexico Aggies this Spring at GCU’s Brazell Field! MORE

Nina Simone: Four Women – Phoenix

7:00 pm – A face-to-face musical evening with the fiery genius, activist, and musician that is Nina Simone.  MORE

Ahwatukee Farmer’s Market

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

OdySea “Aquari-RUN”: Waddle for Change 5K! – Scottsdale

7:30 am – The OdySea “Aquari-RUN”: Waddle for Change 5k is a fun and family-friendly event to support the OdySea Aquarium Foundation. 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

Terri Wacker & Family Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament – Cottonwood

10:00 am-1:00 pm – Registration for the Terri Wacker & Family Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament starts at 10 am and the tournament begins at 11 am. MORE

Jon Sound Messenger at Belfry Brewery – Cottonwood

4:00 pm-7:00 pm – Be entertained by Jon Sound Messenger at Belfry Brewery. Appreciate the flavor of their Salmon Thai Basil with sides and fresh crafted beer. 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

Chamber Music Sedona Presents ‘Spectacular Sextets’ – Sedona

3:00 pm-5:00 pm – Chamber Music Sedona will celebrate the conclusion of its first full concert season since the start of the pandemic with an exhilarating season finale concert, “Spectacular Sextets.” MORE

Sound Healing at Sedona Crystal Temple – Sedona

3:00 pm-4:15 pm – Please join us for our community offerings of sound healing with gongs & alchemy crystal singing bowls. MORE

Latin Night with DJ Henros and DreaBrasil – Sedona

7:00 pm-11:00 pm – Come groove to some amazing Latin beats at Lacuna Kava Bar Sedona. Latin night is bringing DJ Henros and DreaBrasil front and center. 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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