May Festivals & Events

May Festivals and Events in the Phoenix area, continued from previous page.

• Litchfield Park Arts in the Park
  Free outdoor concert at the Wigwam Resort Front Lawn.
  In 2009: May 16


• MACFest
  MACFest offers a consistent, easy, and affordable way for the many wonderful artists in Arizona to expose and sell their work. Only quality, original, hand made works of art may be exhibited. Held at downtown Mesa. Exhibitors pay a small fee. Free to the public.
  In 2009: Every Saturday


• Maricopa County Home and Garden Show
  Hundreds of exhibitors. Seminars, demonstrations, and displays at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.
  In 2009: May 1, 2, 3


• McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Free Concerts
  Scottsdale. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Train and carousel rides are available during all concerts for a small charge.
  In 2009: May 3, 10, 17, 24


• Memorial Day Observances and Events
  There are community events, concerts, and observances on Memorial Day weekend.
  In 2009: Memorial Day Weekend


• Mother's Day Events
  Each year there are a variety of events, activities and dining specials to celebrate that special Mom in your life.
  In 2009: Various dates in May


• Movies at the Museum
  Phoenix Art Museum. Independent and classic cinema and documentaries relating to art, artists, and works on view in the Museum, usually followed by discussion. Free with paid museum admission. First come, first seated.
  In 2009: Various dates in May


• Movies at the Park
  Free admission. Bring a blanket, snacks, and water. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 7 p.m.). Movies are shown by the fire pit on the west side of Kiwanis Lake at Kiwanis Park, Tempe.
  In 2009: May 1, 8, 15, 22


• Movies in the Park
  Classic Disney and Pixar movies will be shown at Pacana Park in Mariccopa. Bring your own snacks and a blanket and enjoy the show. Snacks will also be available to purchase. All movies are free and begin at dusk. Call for info 520-316-6961.
  In 2009: May 9, 16


• Museum Day
  May 18 is International Museum Day. Participating museums offer free admissions and gifts on Museum Day.
  In 2009: May 18


• Music in May
  Free concerts at Anthem Community Park amphitheater at 7 p.m. Bring your picnic and your blanket or lawn chairs. Concerts are about two hours long.
  In 2009: Every Friday in May


• Paradise Valley Jazz Party
  Many hours of music featuring international jazz stars with a variety of jazz from "straight ahead jazz" to a bit of blues, New Orleans jazz, piano duets, Count Basie music, Latin jazz.
  In 2009: May 2, 3


• Phoenix Bridal Show
  At the Renaissance Hotel in Glendale. Vendors for products and services for all your wedding needs.
  In 2009: May 17


• Phoenix Children's Chorus Spring Concert
  Chorus members ages 9 - 18 are joined by guest artists for their performance.
  In 2009: May 16


• Phoenix Comicon
  Presenting guests and programming for hobbyists by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, tv, and gaming industries. Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency, downtown Phoenix.
  In 2010: May 27 - 30


• Phoenix Mercury WNBA Basketball
  The women of the Phoenix Mercury play professional basketball at the US Airways Center.
  In 2009: Various dates in May


• Queen Creek Peach & Art Festival
  Enjoy peach picking, recipes, sampling, and entertainment at Schnepf Farms.
  In 2009: May 15, 16, 17


• Salsa Festival
  Mariachi bands, tequila tasting, salsa tastings, the Chefs’ Salsa Challenge, and more Mexican food at El Pedregal at the Boulders Resort.
  In 2009: May 2


• Scottsdale ArtWalk
  Every Thursday evening the Scottsdale Art District invites you to spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art. Free.
  In 2009: Every Thursday evening


• Smooth Jazz the Kasbah
  Smooth Jazz the Kasbah from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A new jazz performance each week at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa Kasbah pool. Concerts are free and open to the public, seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Chairs provided, no outside food or drink permitted. Resort giveaways. RSVP for the concerts to Montelucia.Events@ihg.com.
  In 2009: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29


• Spring Concert in the Park
  An evening concert at the Freestone Park amphitheater in Gilbert. 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free.
  In 2009: May 7


• Spring Wine & Jazz at el Pegregal
  1 pm to 4 pm. There is no admission fee but food tickets and a commemorative wine glass are available for purchase.
  In 2009: May 3


• Sunday Fall Outdoor Concerts
  Mesa Arts Center sponsors free concerts on the first Sunday of the month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m in the Wayne and Kathye Brown Sculpture Courtyard. Bring a snack and enjoy live music in a great setting.
  In 2010: May 2


• Taste of Greece Festival
  Three days of Greek dancing and live music, Greek foods and pastries. Tempe Beach Park.
  In 2009: May 1, 2, 3


• Taste of the Nation Arizona
  Join 30 of the Valley's restaurants for wine tasting, food tasting, entertainment. Proceeds of the event will support the fight to end childhood hunger. Scottsdale.
  In 2009: May 2


• That Thursday Thing!
  Each event night has a theme, food and beverage, and extended shopping hours at 90 antique and specialty shops. Admission and parking are free. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Historic Downtown Glendale.
  In 2009: May 21


• Thursdays on Mill
  Local musicians performing on the streets for Music on Mill. Market on Mill involves an eclectic mix of area businesses, growers, artisans, restaurants and chefs and local musicians. MADCAP Theaters hosts musical entertainment and films. Mill Avenue District, Tempe from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  In 2010: Every Thursday evening (excluding holidays)


• WaterDance Film Festival
  A different movie each week will play on a giant 30-by-50-foot, high-definition, LED screen in WaterDance Plaza. Bring blankets and chairs. Movies begin at 8 p.m. Westgate City Center, Glendale.
  In 2009: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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