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Mesa Fire Department Capt. Jeff Stieber, right, receives the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 at the Arizona Department of Health Services State Laboratory from nurse Machrina Leach, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Phoenix. The Tempe City Council approved a measure on Aug. 30 requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination at large, ticketed events for the near future.

Tempe to require COVID-19 vaccinations at large events

The city of Tempe will require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for large, ticketed, city-run events for the near future. more

By Lindsay Walker
Twitter: @AzNewsmedia | 9/17/21

The cost is $19 plus tax per person or tube, which includes tube rental, shuttle bus ride and free customer parking at Salt River Tubing.

Salt River Tubing open weekends in September

Salt River Tubing and Recreation is open 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September, weather and water flow conditions permitting. The cost is $19 plus tax per person or tube, … more

9/17/21

Herencia Mexicana will perform at the Oct. 2 event.

22nd Annual Mariachi & Folklorico Festival in Chandler Oct. 2

Chandler Center for the Arts celebrates the rich cultural history of Mexico through vibrant music and dance at the 22nd Annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival. The 7 p.m. Oct. 2 event at the … more

9/15/21

The show features more than 600 top custom, exotic, rare and exclusive cars and trucks. There are car exhibitions, drag racing and drift exhibitions.

FuelFest Dec. 4 in Chandler with Cody Walker, Tyrese Gibson

FuelFest is set for its inaugural and rescheduled date at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on Saturday, Dec. 4, in Chandler. Now in its third year, FuelFest blends enthusiasts’ passion for … more

9/15/21

The event consists of a 400-yard swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a 5K run.

Mesa Sprint Triathlon Sept. 25 benefits youth programs

Registration is underway for the 10th Annual Mesa Sprint Triathlon that starts at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Skyline Aquatic Center, 845 S. Crismon Road. The event consists of a 400-yard swim, … more

9/14/21

Dancers in the Astarte Belly Dance Troupe.

Mask Alive Festival in Mesa Sunday

A large gathering of masked performers returns as an in-person festival this September. Cultural Coalition’s Fourth Annual Mask Alive Festival will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Pioneer … more

9/14/21

Salt River Tubing open weekends in September

Salt River Tubing and Recreation is open 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September, weather and water flow conditions permitting. The cost is $19 plus tax per person or tube, … more

9/10/21

Mask Alive Festival in Mesa Sept. 19

A large gathering of masked performers returns as an in-person festival this September. Cultural Coalition’s Fourth Annual Mask Alive Festival will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Pioneer … more

9/10/21

FuelFest Dec. 4 in Chandler with Cody Walker, Tyrese Gibson

FuelFest is set for its inaugural and rescheduled date at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on Saturday, Dec. 4, in Chandler. Now in its third year, FuelFest blends enthusiasts’ passion for … more

9/9/21

This year’s Fiesta Bowl Parade just got a bit more hip. Valley Rocker Alice Cooper will serve as the Fiesta Bowl Parade Grand Marshal for the December parade.

Fiesta Bowl Parade brings back founders, Cooper to honor 50th year

This year’s Fiesta Bowl Parade just got a bit more hip. Valley Rocker Alice Cooper will serve as the Fiesta Bowl Parade Grand Marshal — the 50th anniversary of the organization coming … more

By Brent Ruffner
Twitter: @AzNewsmedia | 9/7/21

22nd Annual Mariachi & Folklorico Festival in Chandler Oct. 2

Chandler Center for the Arts celebrates the rich cultural history of Mexico through vibrant music and dance at the 22nd Annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival. The 7 p.m. Oct. 2 event at the … more

9/7/21

The reimagined, ground-breaking Riverdance show is Feb. 9-13 at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St.

Riverdance Feb. 9-13 at Mesa Arts Center

Experience Riverdance like you’ve never seen it before. The reimagined, ground-breaking show is Feb. 9-13 at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., according to a release. “For over 25 … more

9/4/21

Nature’s Aria performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave. in Mesa; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road in Scottsdale.

Sonoran Desert Chorale performs 'Nature’s Aria' in Mesa, Scottsdale

The Sonoran Desert Chorale opens its season with Nature’s Aria, a selection of pieces celebrating the wondrous manifestations of nature throughout our world. “The sights and sounds … more

9/4/21

Salt River Tubing open seven days a week

Salt River Tubing and Recreation is open 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. seven days a week, weather and water flow conditions permitting, with safety protocols in place. “SRTR will strive to do its best to … more

9/3/21

Billy Don Burns and Last Train to Juarez performing in Mesa Sept. 4

Billy Don Burns and Last Train to Juarez perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Roosters Country, 3731 E. Main St. in Mesa.“Billy is one of the only original outlaw country music singer/songwriters. … more

9/2/21

Mask Alive Festival in Mesa Sept. 19

A large gathering of masked performers returns as an in-person festival this September. Cultural Coalition’s Fourth Annual Mask Alive Festival will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Pioneer … more

8/31/21

Lost Dutchman State Park is at 6109 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction. Park entrance fee is $7 per vehicle of one to four adults. Individuals on a bicycle cost $3. The cost increases to $10 per vehicle Friday-Sunday and holidays from October to May.

Desert scorpion hunting, other classes at Lost Dutchman State Park

At Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction, there are creepy things crawling in the dark. Scorpions find their way into all the nooks and crannies of the desert and after … more

8/27/21

Mariachi Tesoro de Tucson will perform at the Oct. 2 event at Chandler Center for the Arts.

22nd Annual Mariachi & Folklorico Festival in Chandler Oct. 2

Chandler Center for the Arts celebrates the rich cultural history of Mexico through vibrant music and dance at the 22nd Annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival. The 7 p.m. Oct. 2 event at the … more

8/26/21

Mask Alive Festival in Mesa Sept. 19

A large gathering of masked performers returns as an in-person festival this September. Cultural Coalition’s Fourth Annual Mask Alive Festival will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Pioneer … more

8/26/21

Learn more about The Improv Syndicate at theimprovsyndicate.com.

The Improv Syndicate live Sunday in Gold Canyon

Improvised adult humor from The Improv Syndicate is Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Gold Stallion restaurant, 6030 S. Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon. The free show starts at 6 p.m. No cover. “If … more

8/25/21