Weekly planner
Dogs’ Day in the Garden
Pooches and their families are welcome to enjoy a pleasant day at Desert Botanical Garden at this dog-friendly event. Walk on the trails together, meet other dog fans, partake in samples, shop at the Barketplace and learn about local pup-related non-profits. Proceeds from the dog admission fees will benefit the Arizona Humane Society.
8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. $24.95-$29.95, $12.95-$14.95 for ages 3-17, $4 per dog. 480-941-1225, dbg.org.
— Alison Stanton
Last chance:
‘Old Jews Telling Jokes’
Drawn from the pseudonymous website, this show premiered off-Broadway in 2009 and is still touring with its homage to Borscht Belt comedy, performed
— Kerry Lengel
Arizona Balloon Classic
Over 20,000 people from across the country are expected to attend this colorful event. In addition to watching hot-air balloon races and morning liftoffs, check out the Vendor Village, QT Family Fun Zone, tethered balloon rides, live music, beer garden and more.
Friday-Sunday, Jan. 24-26. Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. $20 general admission, $35 for a pair of tickets, $10 for age 60 and up or group tickets of 10 or more, $65 for a
Arizona Theatre Company kicks off 2020 with Kander and Ebb’s dark-edged classic, a searing personal drama set against the backdrop of the rise of Nazism in 1930s Berlin. Standout numbers include the satirical “Money” and “If You Could See Her (The Gorilla Song)” as well as the soaring faux folk ballad “Tomorrow Belongs to Me” (lovely melody, chilling in context).
Through Jan. 26. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. $29-$87. 602-256-6995, arizonatheatre.org.
— Kerry Lengel