By james art 
PHOENIX — The weekend is here! Check out these fun events happening around the Valley November 1-3.
Friday, November 1
Dreamy Draw Music Festival
When: Friday – Saturday
where: Scottsdale Civic Center
Price: GA tickets start at $100
Inspired by Arizona’s vibrant Southwestern spirit, the two-day Dreamy Draw Country Music Festival celebrates the harmonious fusion of country and Americana. Seamlessly blending contemporary country tunes with a nostalgic nod to the past, Dreamy Draw delivers an immersive experience that will resonate with Valley music enthusiasts.
Dreamy Draw Music Festival
Dreamy Draw Festival starts on Friday
Dia de Muertos
When: Friday – Sunday
where: Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
Price: Tickets start at $32.95
Día de Muertos returns to the Garden with a stunning community altar, lively procession, food, music and more. From November 1, a public altar will be exhibited at the Ottosen Gallery, centering on the legend of the Cempasúchil (marigold) flower and the story of Xóchitl and Huitzilin.
Desert Botanical Garden
Tempe Water Lantern Festival
When: Friday – Sunday
where: Kiwanis Park, Tempe
Price: Tickets start at $28.99, free for children 8 and under
The Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope and great memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. This is a family event that can be shared by all. Friends, families, neighbors and many people you have never met can come together to create a relaxed, memorable experience.
Dave Attell
When: Friday – Sunday
where: Stand up live, Phoenix
Price: Tickets start at $35
Stand Up Comedian Dave Attell will be performing all weekend at Stand Up Live Phoenix.
First Friday
When: 6 pm – 10 pm
where: Downtown Phoenix
Price: Entrance free
Enjoy this free monthly art walk and street party in downtown Phoenix on Friday nights.
Saturday, November 2
Dia De Los Muertos Festival
When: 17:00 – 21:00
where: Avondale Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery
Price: Entrance free
Ballet Folklorico Esperanza and the City of Avondale are excited to announce the 16th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Festival on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Our one-of-a-kind artistic and cultural event is family-friendly and free to the public. Our festival will feature live music, live entertainment, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and a community ofrenda. If you have loved ones you want to honor and remember, bring their picture and place them on the community altar. We look forward to celebrating with you as we remember and honor our deceased loved ones in this spectacular cultural event.
Town of Avondale
Portland Trailblazers vs. Phoenix Suns: Dia de los Muertos Night
When: 7 in the evening
where: Footprint Center, Phoenix
Price: Tickets start at $27
The Phoenix Suns will host the Portland Trailblazers at the Footprint Center on Saturday night.
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Joe Bonamassa
When: 8 in the evening
where: Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix
Price: Tickets start at around $70
Edgardo Nunes
When: 8 in the evening
where: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale
Price: Tickets start at around $60
Sunday, November 3
Tempe Town Lake 25th Anniversary
When: 11 am – 2 pm
where: The lake in the city of Tempe
Price: Entrance free
Grab your friends and family and head to Tempe Beach Park for a FREE community celebration. Enjoy live music, boating opportunities, face painting, rock climbing wall, mini golf, crafts, games and more. The first 500 people will receive a commemorative State Forty Eight t-shirt!
Tempe is celebrating Tempe Town Lake’s 25th anniversary with a free event
Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals
When: 2:05 p.m
where: State Farm Stadium, Glendale
Price: Tickets start at around $180
Jennifer Stewart/AP
Chief Keef: A Lil Tour
When: 7:30 in the evening
where: Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix
Price: Tickets start at $57.50
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