The top 10 things to do in Phoenix the weekend of May 24-26.
Friday
Arizona Spring Restaurant Week
Through May 27, visit many of your favorite Valley restaurants as they offer $30 or $40 prix fix menus during Arizona Spring Restaurant Week. For a list of participating restaurants, visit http://arizonarestaurantweek.com.
Disney’s Little Mermaid
Detour Company Theatre will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on May 24–26. Detour’s artistic director will present a pre-show talk on opening night, Friday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations are welcome. www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
Diamondbacks vs. Padres
The D-backs take on the Padres at Phoenix’s Chase Field at 6:40 p.m. For tickets, visit arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com.
Saturday
Peach Festival
Through Memorial Day, Schnepf Farms hosts its annual Peach Festival, with U-Pick peaches, peach pancakes, pies and other peachy eats, rides for kiddos, live music and much more. Festival is 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.schnepffarms.com.
3rd Annual Memorial Day RIDE
About 500 motorcycle enthusiasts and community members are expected to honor Arizona's Gold Star Families and fallen American heroes at the 3rd Annual Memorial Day Event on an tribute motorcycle ride starting at Sanderson Ford and a festival party with live music. www.aztributerides.com.
Model Wars at El Santo
Scottsdale’s El Santo hosts Model Wars, which are seeking calendar models and models to sign an exclusive contract with Courtier Models. The event is hosted by Miss Arizona and rounded out with live music. www.elsantocantina.com.
Sunday
Session Sunday
Hotel Valley Ho guests are invited to enjoy music from Best of Our Valley winner DJ Mr. P-Body, plus food and drink specials including select cocktails for $6, $4 beer, and $16 beer pails. www.hotelvalleyho.com.
Mo’Vida: A Pool Party Series with a Purpose
El Dorado Scottsdale, in conjunction with World:Life:Music, is excited to announce a summer pool party fundraiser event series to raise awareness of childhood cancer. Tickets are $20 each. To RSVP, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SouthBridge SunDays
Scottsdale’s SouthBridge hosts its last urban marketplace of the season on Sunday afternoons from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is fun for the whole family, complete with artisan foods, fresh produce, fine arts and crafts, entertainment, kids’ crafts and more. www.artisanmarketsaz.com.
NOH8 Campaign at W Scottsdale
NOH8 co-founder and photographer Adam Bouska will be at W Scottsdale from 2-5 p.m. to snap photos of guests. Guests should wear white and be camera-ready. Solo shots are $40 or $25 per person for group shots. Pictures will be available in eight weeks. www.NOH8campaign.com.
