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May 5, 2013

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Google Maps A Wrinkle in Time (Sat-Sun Apr 21-May 26). Three children find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure, traveling through space and time. Recommended for ages 8 & up. Presented by Childsplay. 1 & 4pm Sat, 1pm Sun. $12 & up; $12 preview Sun Apr 21. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-921-5700 or childsplayaz.org

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Google Maps Ahwatukee Farmers' Market. All ages. Fresh, local, and seasonal produce, herbs, flowers, fresh baked breads, local arts and crafts and more. 9am-1pm. Free. Ahwatukee Community Swim and Tennis Center parking lot, 4700 E Warner Rd. 623-848-1234 or arizonafarmersmarkets.com

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Google Maps All Balanchine (Thur-Sun May 2-5). Three of George Balanchine's masterpieces performed by Ballet Arizona. 7pm Thur, 7:30pm Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 1pm Sun. $24.50-$156.50. Symphony Hall, 75 N 2nd St. 602-381-1096 or balletaz.org

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Google Maps Anthem Farmers' Market. All ages. Local producers of organic and seasonal crops, plants and seeds, compost and worm castings, local eggs, cheeses & butters, artisan breads, pastries and more. 8am-noon. Free. Anthem Community Park, 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem. 623-848-1234 or arizonafarmersmarkets.com

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Google Maps Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Four different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom, Busy Bones or Nano Latch and Catch. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones or Nano Latch and Catch. Included with admission: $14.95 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org

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Google Maps Breakfast with Incredible Elephants! Ages 2-5 (with an adult). After breakfast and activities assist keepers by hiding "elephant cookies" in the elephant yard. 8-9am. $50/pair ($30 members). Preregister. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-914-4333 or phoenixzoo.org

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Google Maps Cinco de Mayo (Sat-Sun May 4-5). Live entertainment, ballet folklorico, cultural food, family activities and more. 4-10pm. $5 adults, ages 12 & under free. Glendale Park 'N Swap, 6112 N 56th Ave, Glendale. glendaleparkandswap.com

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Google Maps Cinco de Mayo Celebration (Sun May 5). All ages. Live entertainment, Ballet Folkloria, candy-filled pinatas and Iron Man from Marvel Comics signing autographs (11am-5pm). 11am-8pm. Free; $7.50 wristbands for rides and games. Enchanted Island Amusement Park, 1202 W Encanto Blvd. 602-254-1200 or enchantedisland.com

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Google Maps Cinco de Mayo Celebration (Sun May 5) Music performances, children's crafts, face-painting, book sale and more. 1-4pm. Free. Peoria Public Library, 8463 W Monroe St, Peoria. 623-773-7556 or peoriaaz.gov

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Google Maps Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival (Sat-Sun May 4-5). All ages. Live entertainment, children's play area, interactive exhibits, food and vendors. 2pm-midnight Sat, noon-10pm Sun. $5. 200 EVB Plaza, 200 E Van Buren. 602-279-4669 or arvizu.com

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Google Maps Cinco de Rhino (Sun May 5). All ages. Learn about rhino conservation issues and visit resident rhino, Half-Ear. 9am-5m. Included with admission: $20 adults, $10 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-273-1341 or phoenixzoo.org

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Google Maps Concerts at The MIM (May 1-31). Doc Severinsen and the San Miguel Five May 1; David Bromberg May 3; Simone Dinnerstein & Tift Merritt May 4; Sara Watkins May 5; La Santa Cecilia May 9; R. Carlos Nakai & Will Clipman May 11; Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole May 12; I Am AZ Music: Extreme Acoustic Guitar May 13; Bela Fleck May 15; Marcia Ball May 17; Tom Rush May 19; Carla Morrison May 23; Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band May 25; Jane Monheit May 29; Joy Kills Sorrow May 30; Rickie Lee Jones: My Life in Words and Music May 31. Call for prices and times. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 or themim.org

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Google Maps Cowgirl Up! (Mar 22-May 5). More than 200 original paintings and sculptures by women artists express the uniqueness of the West. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. $9 adults, $7 seniors, ages 17 & under free. Desert Caballeros Western Museum, 21 N Frontier St, Wickenburg. 928-684-2272 or westernmuseum.org

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Google Maps Critter Keeper. Ages 6-10. Help feed and care for some of the zoo's animals. Noon-2pm. $50 ($40 members). Preregister. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-914-4333 or phoenixzoo.org

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Google Maps Da Vinci - The Genius (Feb 10-June 9). The most comprehensive exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci brings to life the full range of his genius as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor and philosopher. 10am-5pm. $26.95 adults, $20 ages 3-17 ($8-$10 members); includes general admission to the center. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org

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Google Maps Experience India. All ages. Performances by local and international artists, make an ankle rattle craft and participate in a drumming workshop. Call for times. Included with admission: $18 adults, $14 ages 13-19, $10 ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 or mim.org

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Fly Fishing 101. All ages (ages 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult). Learn fly fishing basics including fly casting and outfit rigging. Call for times. Free. Preregister. Orvis Co Store, 7012 E Greenway Pkwy #160, Scottsdale (480-905-1400) or Hook-Up Outfitters, 8708 W Harbor Blvd, Peoria (623-412-3474). orvis.com/flyfishing101

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Google Maps High School Musical 2 Jr (Fri-Sun May 3-5). The Disney smash hit comes to life onstage. 7pm Fri, 3 & 7pm Sat, 5pm Sun. $10 adults, $7 students. Baker School of Music, 263 E Warner Rd #C-103, Gilbert. 480-313-7714 or bakerschoolofmusic.com

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Hubbard Sports Camp Open Houses. Camp is for ages 4 1/2-13. Learn about this camp that offers soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, archery and swimming. 1-3pm. Free. Phoenix Swim Club, 2902 E Campbell Rd; Sunnyslope High School, 35 W Dunlap; Tesseract Shea campus, 3939 E Shea Blvd and four Rancho Solano Private School campuses in Gilbert, Peoria and Scottsdale. 602-971-4044 or hubbardsports.com

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Google Maps Legally Blonde (Fri-Sun Apr 12-May 11). The blonde and beautiful Elle Woods follows the boyfriend who dumped her to Harvard Law School to win back his heart. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $25 adults, $22 seniors/students. Reservations recommended. Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664 or desertstages.org

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Google Maps Luster Kaboom's Fun House (through July 30). Phoenix/New York street artist and alternative cartoonist presents his unique take on the carnival fun-house. 9am-9pm Mon-Thur, 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. Free. The Gallery at the Civic Center Library, 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. 480-312-READ (7323) or scottsdalelibrary.org

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Google Maps Spring Butterfly Exhibit (through May 12). Expect to see Giant Swallowtails, Great Southern Whites, Zebra Swallowtails, Queens, Julias, Painted Ladies and Malachites among others. 9:30am-5pm. $3.50 with paid admission; $18 adults, $10 ages 13-18, $8 ages 3-12. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy. 480-941-1225 or dbg.org

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Google Maps Suited for Space (through June 16). Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and features suits used in testing and training, large-scale photographs and objects on loan from the National Air and Space Museum. 9am-5pm. $15. Lowell Observatory, 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff. 928-233-3212 or lowell.edu

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Google Maps Sunday Evening Concert Series (Sun May 5-July 7). Favorite local bands. Bring blankets or chairs. 7:30-9pm. Free concert; $2/train and carousel rides. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale. 480-312-2312 or therailroadpark.com

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Target 3 For Free. All ages. Interactive exhibits, special engagements and outdoor concerts at MAC's Shadow Walk. Noon-5pm. Free. Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, 1 E Main St; Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N Macdonald St; Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com

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Google Maps The Three Little Pigs (Wed-Sun May 1-26). Tells the traditional tale of shoddy home construction and how those pigs face the big bad (but not so smart) wolf. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $10 adults, $7 children, under 2 free with another paid child admission. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org

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Google Maps Tucson Folk Festival (Sat-Sun May 4-5). More than 400 musicians from Arizona and the Southwest perform family-friendly music, dance and entertainment. Noon-10pm Sat, 11am-9pm Sun. Free. Throughout downtown Tucson. tkma.org

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Google Maps Water Under the Bridge (Mar 29-July 24). Exhibition reflecting the beauty and history of the Tempe Town Lake and Salt River through original works and photographs. 10am-6pm Mon, 10am-8pm Tues-Thur, 10:30am-5pm Fri-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. Youth Library Gallery, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe. tempe.gov/communitygalleries

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Google Maps Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere (Feb 8-May 26). Artist's representations of wind, rain, sleet, snow, hurricane, tornado, sun and fog. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. Closed Mon. $7 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2468 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com

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