Phoenix Cooks!
WHEN: Sat., Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix
COST: $75-$90
INFO: (480) 293-5000 or www.phoenixcooks.com
Meet chefs from more than 50 Valley restaurants and watch them demonstrate cooking methods as they create dishes. Twilight Golf Derby
WHEN: Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., thru Sept. 15
WHERE: The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
COST: $40; Registration required
INFO: (480) 423-2450 or www.thephoenician.com
Players are paired for nine holes of competitive golf.ASU Football
WHEN: Sept. 4 and Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.; Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sun Devils Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe
COST: Tickets Prices Vary
INFO: (480) 965-2381‎ or www.thesundevils.com
ASU Sun Devils home games.
[ADVERTISER – PLEASE PLACE]Kiss
WHEN: Fri., Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Cricket Wireless Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix
COST: $26.50-$131
INFO: (877) 598-8497 or www.kissonline.com
Kiss, the rock band known as much for their face paint and flamboyant stage outfits as their brand of pop metal, returns to the Valley.Karaoke
WHEN: Fridays at 9 p.m.
WHERE: Versus Sports Grill, 9030 E. Via Linda Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free, menu prices vary
INFO: (480) 767-9464 or www.versusaz.com
Sing your favorite tunes while you sip on beer, wine or specialty drinks.Comedy Pet Theater
WHEN: Fri., Oct. 8 thru Sun., Oct. 10, times vary
WHERE: Orpheum Theater, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix
COST: Prices vary
INFO: (602) 262-7272 or www.comedypet.com
The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy of Gregory Popovich and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets.
[ADVERTISER – PLEASE PLACE]Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball
WHEN: Wed., Sept. 1 at 3:10 p.m.
WHERE: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
COST: $8-$150
INFO: (602) 54-8400 or www.azdiamondbacks.com
The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Diego Padres.That Kool Band
WHEN: Wed., Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa
COST: $14-$29
INFO: (480) 325-6700 or www.thatkoolband.com
Phoenix cover band That Kool Band takes on the classic songs of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
[ADVERTISER – PLEASE PLACE]Howie Mandel
WHEN: Fri., Sept. 24 at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
COST: $38-$58
INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org
Funnyman Howie Mandel, host of Deal or No Deal, entertains audiences with his ability to tell stories and jokes about himself and celebrities.Festive Finger Foods
WHEN: Wed., Sept. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sweet Basil Gourmetware and Cooking School, 10749 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 101, Scottsdale
COST: $55; Registration required
INFO: (480) 596-5628 or www.sweetbasilgourmet.com
Learn to make finger foods such as coconut shrimp, fried mozzarella balls and white chocolate-dipped strawberries.Arizona Fall Frenzy
WHEN: Fri., Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 18 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe
COST: $75-$80
INFO: (480) 350-8625 or www.arizonafallfrenzy.com
This music festival returns to Tempe Beach Park with a line-up that includes the Stone Temple Pilots, the Cult and Sublime.Sounds of the Safari
WHEN: Sun., Sept. 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
COST: $15-$25
INFO: (602) 224-0598 or www.phoenixzoo.org
A family fun walk featuring a 1.5-mile walk, a raffle and 10 challenges. Trivia
WHEN: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Majerle’s Sports Grill, 13375 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear
COST: Free, menu prices vary
INFO: (623) 207-6999 or www.majerles.com
Battle against other patrons in a friendly game of trivia.Hopi Kachina Dolls: 100 Years of Carving
WHEN: Mondays thru Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., thru Sept. 19
WHERE: Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
COST: $3-$12
INFO: (602) 252-8848 or www.heard.org
View carvings from the Heard Museum’s historic collections.Cinderella
WHEN: Fri., Sept. 3 at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Gila River Reservation
COST: $35-$65
INFO: (520) 796-7777 or www.wingilariver.com
These Philadelphia rockers return to the Valley to perform their brand of heavy glam metal.“Sip ‘N Dip” Pool Party
WHEN: Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., thru Sept. 4
WHERE: Hilton Phoenix Chandler, 2929 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
COST: $5-$99
INFO: (480) 899-7400 or www.chandlerposse.com
Dip your feet in the water while you sip a cocktail and socialize around the pool.