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Weekend Extravaganza: First Friday, Hamilton, and Copa América in the Valley

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Published on July 05, 2024
Weekend Extravaganza: First Friday, Hamilton, and Copa América in the ValleySource: Unsplash/ Wesley Pribadi

The Valley is bursting with events to keep locals and visitors alike entertained this coming weekend, from July 5 to 7. ABC15 reports that the First Friday art walk will kick off the weekend with free admission from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Downtown Phoenix. For those looking to indulge in some live music, the Cage the Elephant: Neon Pill Tour hits Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre at 6:30 p.m., with general admission lawn tickets beginning at $48.65.

Musical lovers can rejoice as well, with Hamilton: The Broadway Musical running now through July 28 at ASU Gammage in Tempe. According to ABC15, tickets are starting at just $4, which is a steal to catch the acclaimed production. On a different stage, Palomazo Norteno will be performing at 8 p.m. at the Arizona Financial Theatre, with tickets starting at around $100. Meanwhile, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey promise to deliver 'The Greatest Show on Earth' at the Footprint Center, with performances from July 5 through 7, and tickets starting at $25.

Saturday boasts a sporting highlight with the Copa América 2024 quarterfinals bringing the matchup of Colombia vs. Panama at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, where tickets will begin at around $75 as reported by Headtopics. Adding to the weekend's athletic thrills, the Tucson Sugar Skulls are set to go head to head against the Arizona Rattlers in indoor football action on Sunday at 3:05 p.m., with tickets as accessible as $12.

For theater aficionados, there's one last chance to be whisked away to Anatevka with 'Fiddler on the Roof' at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Wrapping up on July 7, tickets for this beloved musical are starting around $55. It appears there's no shortage of entertainment options for Valley residents this weekend, whether they're into sports, theater, or good old-fashioned circus fun. For more details on these events and ticket information, visit the organizers' websites or check out the original articles on ABC15 and Headtopics.