From Alicia Keys to running for a cause, there's plenty to do in Scottsdale in September.
Mandy Gonzales performs at Hitting New Heights Sept. 24. PHOTO BY JACOB BLICKENSTAFF
Through 9/30
Designed to Move: Seeds That Float, Fly or Hitchhike Through the Desert Southwest
Featuring work by photographer Taylor James, this exhibit is a surprising, up-close look at the beauty and functional diversity of desert seed designs. Civic Center Public Gallery, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, scottsdalepublicart.org
9/10
Alicia + Keys World Tour
Join an end-of-summer live concert with R&B singer Alicia Keys, where she’ll sing some of her most memorable songs mixed in with some recent work. 7-10PM, Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix, 400 W. Washington St., aliciakeys.com
9/17
Boots in the Park
Spend a day of country music entertainment featuring Tim McGraw as the headliner plus artists including Dustin Lynch, Ryan Hurd, Tenille Arts and Frank Ray. Get ready for kickin’ boots with line dancing fun. 2PM, Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, bootsinthepark.com
9/18
Scottsdale Firefighters Association Annual Charity Dinner
Following a cocktail reception and steak and seafood dinner, three honorees will headline the evening sharing their inspirational and courageous stories, and the Scottsdale Firefighter of the year will be awarded. Honorees are special education teacher Kareem Neal, healthcare advocate Kendra Riley and mental health advocate Shannon Brooks. 5PM, STK, 7134 E. Stetson Drive, Old Town Scottsdale, scottsdalefirefighters.org
Designed to Move “Desert Milkweed,” “Desert Willow,” “Soaptree Yucca,” “Buffelgrass” and “Brittlebush,” on display through Sept. 30. PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOTTSDALE ARTS
9/24
Hitting New Heights: Mandy Gonzalez and Javier Muñoz
Broadway stars Mandy Gonzalez from Hamilton and Javier Muñoz from In the Heights join voices in a concert event featuring songs from Wicked to Hamilton. 8PM, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
9/24
Run FORE Cancer
Join the 10-year anniversary fundraiser and support cancer research and patient care in the valley. This year, the event will feature a 5K and 8K run, plus a 1-mile Survivors Walk. Enjoy a participation brunch that consists of granola bars, fruit, water and Gatorade afterward. All proceeds are donated to the University of Arizona Cancer Center. 7:30-10am, Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club, 7605 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, raceroster.com/events/2022/55636/10th-annual-run-fore-cancer
9/25
Diamondbacks vs. Giants
Baseball games continue to be a great time in September. Catch a game against the San Francisco Giants to start fall with a great hit. 1:10PM, Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, mlb.com/dbacks
9/30
Just Like That... Tour 2022
Bonnie Raitt returns to the stage with music from her forthcoming, long-awaited studio album. Enjoy an evening filled with her signature vibes of several genres mixed together including R&B, the blues and rock, plus special guest Marc Cohn. 8PM, Arizona State University Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, asugammage.com/shows
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