Phoenix is buzzing with energy this week and there are plenty of exciting events for locals and visitors to explore. Today, if you’re hungry and ready for a flavorful adventure, head to the Phoenix Pizza Festival at Margaret T. Hance Park kicking off at 11 a.m. pizza lovers can sample creations from top Valley pizzerias, with live music playing all day, yard games for all ages, and a bustling craft beer and wine garden. It’s family friendly and a great way to spend your Sunday with friends or kids sampling delicious slices from classic to creative.Sports fans can start their morning with the Southwest Showdown at Chase Field, which brings the intensity of Playmakers Flag Football to a stadium setting. Games start at 7 a.m., so get there early if you want to watch athletic talents from throughout the state compete for bragging rights.Dance and art enthusiasts should make a beeline for the 16th Annual Festival of the Arts at Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix, running all day Saturday until 6 p.m. Herberger Theater Center promises art demonstrations, two stages of live performances in music and dance, a vendor marketplace with local artisans, family activities, gourmet food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. You’ll see groups like the Phoenix Children’s Chorus and Ballet Theatre of Phoenix plus a special “Lunch Time Theater Showcase” featuring James Garcia and Brooke Davis. There’s even a lively kids’ zone with face painting, hands-on crafts, and attractions brought in by Phoenix Art Museum and PBS Kids.If you’re in the mood for music and dogs, don’t miss the LovePup Family Fest at Vertuccio Farms on Saturday night. Entry is free with a donation of pet supplies, and you’ll enjoy live performances, food trucks, vendors, and the chance to meet adoptable dogs. It’s family friendly, high-energy, and supports the quest to find shelter pups loving homes.Nature lovers should check out the Desert Botanical Garden, where Majestic Mariposas is showcasing over a thousand Southwestern butterflies including monarchs all week long. There’s also Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art show immersing guests in the Sonoran Desert’s changing light and sound, and hands-on activities for the whole family.This evening, football fans can catch the Arizona Cardinals take on the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Whether you love live music, outdoor art, pizza, sports, or local markets, Phoenix’s calendar is packed all week with unique ways to unwind and create memories.Thanks for tuning in and make sure to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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