If you're on the hunt for weekend plans, Phoenix and Houston are staging a whole bouquet of events, from stage productions to sports, and dinosaurs to drag racing, the cities are buzzing with activities for every interest group. Phoenix's lineup includes "Tootsie: The Musical" at Arizona Broadway Theatre through September 13, promising an evening of hilarity and a modern twist on the classic narrative, with tickets starting at roughly $80, as reported by ABC15.
Over at Houston, the Children's Museum teams up with Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live for a prehistoric "Dino Party," leading up to Jurassic Quest's bigger spectacle, which roars to life August 1–3 at NRG Center; this dino-mite event features entry at $19.95, a tidbit courtesy of MSN.
Chase Field in Phoenix will transform into a celebration hub for Hispanic Heritage Weekend when the Arizona Diamondbacks face the Cincinnati Reds, the festivities encompass a variety of Latino cultures through music and food while Saturday's attendees may snag a free Serpientes replica jersey while supplies last; baseball fans can join the excitement with tickets starting from around $31. For some adult exploration, the Arizona Science Center hosts 'Science With A TWIST,' a night of adults-only science shenanigans on Friday, while the Houston Astros' fan spirit continues unabated, with a game experience detailed by MSN, where fans bring more than just cheers.
Music enthusiasts in Phoenix have options aplenty — Big Time Rush lays down their 'In Real Life Worldwide Tour' at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre and Ethel Cain echoes in Arizona Financial Theatre for her 'The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour,' with ticket prices hovering around the $40 and $70 mark respectively. Sports fans, meanwhile, can catch a whiff of October with NFL Preseason action as the Arizona Cardinals tackle the Las Vegas Raiders at State Farm Stadium, and Phoenix Mercury's 'Rock the Pink Night' rallies for breast cancer awareness in a swell of community and sport at PHX Arena.
Weekend warriors seeking a saunter amid nocturnal splendor — 'Flashlight Nights' at Desert Botanical Garden beckons with an illuminated journey through nature's marvels on Saturday night, the Desert Botanical Garden opens its trails for a lantern-lit escapade, while Firebird Motorsports Park shifts into high gear for 'Midnight Madness,' a combustion-fueled extravaganza complete with drag races and a car show, revving up the fun from 8:30 p.m. till the early hours of 1 a.m. Tickets hit the tarmac starting at around $23, and what's more, kids under 12 get in free, creating affordable thrills for the entire family, just don't expect a quiet stroll among the roses because this is Phoenix rising to the nocturnal adventure call.
A cultural collision course sets the stage Sunday with Vishal & Sheykhar's "Live in Concert" at Arizona Financial Theatre, drawing fans for a 6:30 p.m. show with tickets in the $150 range. Whatever your vibe this weekend, whether it be tapping into your inner science nerd, trucking it out for some football preseason action, adding a dash of musical escapism, or sticking it to traditional bedtime routines with midnight manias, Phoenix and Houston have tossed the event salad and come up with some high-calorie options to electrify your weekend plans.
