Ostrich Festival
WHEN: Fri., March 12 from 2 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sat., March 13 from 10 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sun., March 14 from 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
WHERE: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler
COST: $7-$9
INFO: (480) 963-4571 or www.ostrichfestival.com
This annual festival features ostrich races, an exotic petting zoo, a comedy juggling act and a deluxe freak show. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Easter Eggs Class
WHEN: Sun., March 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa
COST: $39-$46; registration required
INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
Learn new techniques for decorating Easter eggs during this class. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Guided Hike
WHEN: Sat., March 13 at 7 a.m.
WHERE: Homestead Community Center at DC Ranch, 18600 N. 98th St., Scottsdale
COST: $30
INFO: (480) 840-1006 or www.dcranch.com
Participate in a 13-mile guided hike, highlighting the McDowell Mountains. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Crepe Workshop
WHEN: Thurs., March 4 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Sur La Table, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy. Ste 100, Scottsdale
COST: $69
INFO: (480) 998-0118 or www.surlatable.com
Learn to make delicious crepes during this cooking class. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Arizona Tree-Climbing Championship
WHEN: Sat., March 6 from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 U.S. Highway 60, Superior
COST: $3-$7.50
INFO: (520) 689-2811 or www.aztrees.org
The challenge features competitors climbing trees. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Quilt Show and Auction
WHEN: Fri., March 5 from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. and Sat., March 6 from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Glencroft Retirement Community, 8611 N. 67th Ave., Glendale
COST: Free
INFO: (623) 847-3004
This 2-day benefit quilt show features a sale of gently used furniture, books, Amish cheese and collectibles. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Poetry Night
WHEN: Thurs., March 25 at 8 p.m.
WHERE: MADCAP Theaters, 730 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
COST: $3-$5
INFO: (480) 634-5192 or www.blackpearlpoetry.blogspot.com
Enjoy an evening of amateur poetry readings. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Rockin’ with the Stars
WHEN: Sat., March 6 at 9 p.m.
WHERE: Cody’s Smokehouse and Event Center, 6032 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 595-2226
Enjoy a night of music, art, theatre, dance and food and drinks at the Cave Creek Rockin’ with the Stars event. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Astronomy Night
WHEN: Sat., March 6 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction
COST: $2-$5
INFO: (602) 542-4174 or www.azstateparks.com
Local astronomer Bill Dellinge discusses the night sky, constellations and planets. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Arizona Aloha Festival
WHEN: Sat., March 13 and Sun., March 14 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE: Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 350-8625 or www.tempe.gov/lake
This annual Polynesian-themed event celebrates island flair and fare. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. The Art of Hummingbirds
WHEN: Fri., March 12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
WHERE: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
COST: $170-$205; registration required
INFO: (480) 941-1225 or www.dbg.org
Learn how to work in watercolor and pencil to create portraits of hummingbirds. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Big Band Dance
WHEN: Sat., March 20 from 4:30 p.m.-11 p.m.
WHERE: Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa
COST: $35-$40
INFO: (480) 924-1940 or www.bigbanddance.com
Guests are encouraged to dress in 1940s costume and are invited to compete in a swing dance. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. WrestleMania
WHEN: Sun., March 28 from 3:30-10 p.m.
WHERE: University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale
COST: $20-$750
INFO: (623) 433-7108 or www.wwe.com
World Wrestling Entertainment showcases its best superstars. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. “Guys and Dolls”
WHEN: Sat., March 27 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert
COST: $23-$25
INFO: (480) 497-1181 or www.haletheatrearizona.com
The show features an array of musical numbers from the 1940s. that’s my call. Thanks. My name’s Ray. Thanks. Native Trails
WHEN: Saturdays from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 994-2787 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov