{"id":780191,"date":"2026-05-07T18:22:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T18:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/780191\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T18:22:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T18:22:32","slug":"things-to-do-d-backs-troupe-vertigo-verde-valley-wine-festival-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/780191\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do: D-backs, Troupe Vertigo, Verde Valley Wine Festival and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PHOENIX \u2014 The weekend is here! Check out these fun events happening around the Valley on May 8-10.<\/p>\n<p><b>Friday, May 8<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc15.com\/entertainment\/events\/mlb.com\/dbacks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b> Friday at 6:40 p.m. | Saturday at 4:15 p.m. | Sunday at 1:10 p.m.<br \/><b>Where:<\/b> Chase Field, Phoenix<br \/><b>Cost:<\/b> Tickets start around $44<\/p>\n<p>The Arizona Diamondbacks are celebrating Mother\u2019s Day weekend at Chase Field with a packed lineup against the New York Mets, including Star Wars-themed fireworks Friday night, Star Wars Night, and a Gabriel Moreno Mandalorian bobblehead giveaway for 25,000 fans on Saturday, and Mother\u2019s Day jerseys for the first 15,000 moms on Sunday. <\/p>\n<p>See the free Mother&#8217;s Day D-backs jerseys, Star Wars Moreno bobblehead and more merch<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixsymphony.org\/shows\/troupe-vertigo-cirque-carmen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b> Friday &#8211; Sunday<br \/><b>Where:<\/b> Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix<br \/><b>Cost:<\/b> Tickets start around $59<\/p>\n<p>The Phoenix Symphony performs music from Bizet\u2019s Carmen (KBACH TOP 100) while Troupe Vertigo dazzles with acrobatics and spellbinding feats of athleticism, blending beauty, humor, and skill. This thrilling stage production evokes the spirit of a traveling circus, capturing the essence of Bizet\u2019s Europe and America\u2019s circus tradition.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statefarmstadium.com\/events\/detail\/rv-super-show-august-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>RV Super Show<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b> Friday &#8211; Sunday<br \/><b>Where:<\/b> State Farm Stadium, Glendale<br \/><b>Cost:<\/b> Free event<\/p>\n<p>The RV Super Show will take place inside in the stadium and admission is free to the general public. There will be a large assortment of new and used RVs to choose from &#8211; all with RV Show savings!<\/p>\n<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778178139_599_.jpeg\" alt=\"RV Super Show State Farm Stadium.jpeg\"  width=\"750\" height=\"600\"\/><\/p>\n<p>RV Super Show State Farm Stadium <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/playatgila.com\/show\/forever-k-pop\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Forever K-Pop<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b> 8 p.m.<br \/><b>Where:<\/b> Wild Horse Pass, Chandler<br \/><b>Cost:<\/b> Tickets start around $57<\/p>\n<p>Forever K\u2011Pop \u2013 A Celebration Concert delivers a high\u2011intensity tribute to the global phenomenon, bringing today\u2019s most iconic K\u2011Pop hits to life through bold staging, electrifying vocals and cinematic production. The show elevates the fan experience with high\u2011octane choreography, striking visuals and a fast\u2011paced format designed to spotlight the pulse of K\u2011Pop culture. <\/p>\n<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778178140_786_.jpeg\" alt=\"Forever K-Pop.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"520\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Forever K-Pop \/ Gila River Resorts &amp; Casinos<\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday, May 9\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/verdevalleywinefestival.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Verde Valley Wine Festival<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b> 11 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m.<br \/><b>Where:<\/b> Riverfront Park, Cottonwood<br \/><b>Cost:<\/b> $23 general admission<\/p>\n<p>The Verde Valley Wine Festival returns to Riverfront Park on Saturday with more than 20 Arizona wineries, local beer and spirits, food vendors, artisan shopping and live music celebrating the growing wine scene in the Verde Valley.<\/p>\n<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778178142_807_.jpeg\" alt=\"Verde Valley Wine Festival.jpg\"  width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Verde Valley Wine Festival<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/phxart.org\/visiting-with-kids\/kids-day\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Kids Day at PHXART<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b> 10 a.m. &#8211; 2 p.m.<br \/><b>Where:<\/b> Phoenix Art Museum<br \/><b>Cost:<\/b> Included with general admission<\/p>\n<p>Every second Saturday of the month, join Phoenix Art Museum for Kids Day! Enjoy special family-friendly programming for all ages, including in-gallery art-making activities, storytime programming, and performances designed to engage and connect visitors with the Phoenix Art Museum Collection and special exhibitions. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vegansocial.co\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Vegan Social<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b> 5 p.m. &#8211; 9 p.m.<br \/><b>Where:<\/b> 2022 N. 7th Street, Phoenix<br \/><b>Cost:<\/b> Free event <\/p>\n<p>Vegan Social returns to central Phoenix on Saturday with its monthly open-air vegan night market featuring more than 50 vegan-friendly vendors, food, drinks, music and shopping at Green New American Vegetarian from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. <\/p>\n<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778178144_85_.jpeg\" alt=\"Vegan Social.jpeg\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vegan Social<\/p>\n<p><b>Sunday, May 10<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED |<\/b> <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc15.com\/news\/smart-shopper\/may-discounts-mothers-day-and-educator-freebies-and-other-deals-around-the-valley\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>May discounts, Mother&#8217;s Day and educator freebies, and other deals around the Valley<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azrattlers.com\/landing\/index\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Arena Football: Tucson Sugar Skulls vs. Arizona Rattlers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b> 4:30 p.m.<br \/><b>Where:<\/b> Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale<br \/><b>Cost:<\/b> Tickets start around $20<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>More Things to Do stories:<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc15.com\/apps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/liveplayerbanner1.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PHOENIX \u2014 The weekend is here! 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