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Things To Do In and Around Phoenix This Weekend April 29 to May 1!

By Bob Hertzog

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Summit Home Consultants

April 28, 2011 05:40 PM

Things To Do In and Around Phoenix This Weekend April 29 to May 1!

Highs in the mid 80's.

Enjoy the weekend!

Sesame Street Live

When Super Grover loses his super power, Elmo and his team of Healthy Heroes are ready to help Grover. "Sesame Street" friends explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene.

10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, April 29; 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St. Phoenix. $12-$35. Sesame Street Live

A Taste of Greece

Opa! Head to the south baMIcnk of Tempe Town Lake and taste Greek food, such as lamb, spanakopita, stuffed grape leaves and baklava. Proceeds benefit St. Katherine's Foundation and related charities.

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway. $1-$2. A Taste of Greece

Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Fest

The two-day multicultural family festival at 200 EVB Plaza features Ballet Folklorico, live boxing and entertainment from local bands and artists. Enter a jalapeno-eating contest! Mexican food and family activities.

2-11 p.m. Saturday, April 30, and noon-10 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Republic Media, 200 E. Van Buren St. Phoenix. $5, free for age 5 and younger. Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Fest

Next Fest

Catch some of the best up and coming talents at the Next Fest. This music and art festival features sounds of Crusher Sound System, Mr. Meeble, DJ Radar, Super Stereo and Pablo Gomez, live visuals from Visibl Skratch Pixlz. If you need a break from dancing, check out the live painting and gallery of works from local artists, and crafts in the vendor village.

7 p.m.-2 a.m. April 30. The Sail Inn, 26 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe. $7-$10. Next Fest

WaterDance Film Festival

Westgate City Center presents a family film night every Friday through June 3, featuring everything from modern updates on classic tales ("Tangled") to the ultimate pre-teen crowd pleaser ("Twilight: Eclipse"). The films are preceded by events with community partners, from the Phoenix Zoo to the Arizona Science Center.

7 p.m. Fridays, through June 3. Westgate City Center, Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue, Glendale. Free. Waterdance Film Festival

WATCH FOR THESE EVENTS!

Don't forget, next Sunday, May 8th is Mother's Day! Make reservations at her favorite restaurant early. The Phoenix area has a terrific selection of restaurants - check out some of the following. Phoenix Restaurants

Audition for 'X Factor' at Arizona Mills

A Scottsdale company has made it possible for local singers to audition for the U.S. version of Simon Cowell's new show, "The X Factor," without leaving the Valley. This is the last week to try out! April 8-30