Birt’s Bistro announces the return of “All in CASH” for a free “Happy Hour” concert from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24. The Johnny Cash tribute starring Steve Christiansen and Kenny K. will entertain the crowd with a lineup of hits from the “Man in Black” and other classic country music. 

Local artists Barry Smith (avant-garde electric violin) and Shawna McGuire (guitar, vocals) will perform from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 as part of the 2018 Summer Music Series at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. Admission is free, but seating is limited.

Just as in old Bavaria, the traditional tapping of the keg kicks off the 13th annual Old World Oktoberfest and its opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at Centennial Plaza Park in Peoria, 9875 N. 85th Ave. The event is open 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5, and continues from 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 6.

Arrowhead Harley-Davidson has partnered with Hooters of Peoria to host its annual charity bike and car show from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 28 at the bike dealership, 16130 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive.

Birt’s Bistro restaurant’s free “Happy Hour” concerts continue from 5 to 7 p.m. July 20 as “The John Leo Group” returns to showcase its brand of bawdy blues and rowdy rock ’n’ roll. Birt’s Bistro is on the main Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jacobs Independence Plaza, 16752 N. …

Birt’s Bistro restaurant free “Happy Hour” concerts continue from 5 to 7 p.m. July 13 as Vito Mandarino returns to play his popular hits of the ’50s through the ’70s. Birt’s Bistro is on the main Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jacobs Independence Plaza, 16752 N. Greasewood St. …

An Arizona regional premiere based on the hit Steven Spielberg film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, “Catch Me If You Can” is a high-flying musical comedy that tells the true story of conman Frank Abagnale Jr., a brazen young man who fools some of the best security in the world. The…

Benevilla’s Birt’s Bistro restaurant free “Happy Hour” concerts continue from 5 to 7 p.m. June 15. “Wild & Mild,” starring Shirlene and Albert Rutledge, brings a lineup of wild and mild pop music to the stage. Birt’s Bistro is on the main Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jaco…

A special summer exhibit curated by the West Valley Art Museum showcases fine art and rare quality collectibles from the private collections of community leaders, as well as members and friends of the museum.

Theater Works presents three showings of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR” June 8 through 10 in the Gyder Theater.

Birt’s Bistro restaurant “Happy Hour” concerts continue 5 to 7 p.m. May 25 as “John Hodgson” returns for a free concert with his blend of classic acoustic rock and eclectic humor. Birt’s Bistro is on the main Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jacobs Independence Plaza, 16752 N. Gr…

Grammy-, Golden Globe- and Emmy-award winning recording artist, actor and producer Donald Glover, a.k.a. Childish Gambino, announced additional dates for his upcoming North American tour with special guest Vince Staples. Produced by Live Nation in partnership with Wolf + Rothstein, the outing will cross the U.S. and Canada this September and October. New shows include a second Madison Square Garden date in New York along with a stop in Glendale Oct. 5 at Gila River Arena.

Arizona Broadway Theatre’s 100th Mainstage Production, Disney’s “Practically Perfect” blockbuster Broadway hit, “Mary Poppins,” flies in for the month June 1 through 30.

Annually, the Department of Arizona, together with the Arizona VA, sponsors an art competition for veterans. Competing in more than 150 categories, veterans take the opportunity to develop a craft-- while others find therapy in the work. Unit 62 makes a monetary donation every year to suppor…

The Peoria Sports Complex opens its gates at 5 p.m. May 12 for its second movie night of the season. Guests can enjoy an array of food trucks and kid-friendly fun throughout the stadium and field before the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Showing on the new scoreboard and sound system will be 20th…

The Arizona Watercolor Association’s spring show, featuring 60 paintings from its members, runs April 16 to May 24 at Peoria City Hall Art Gallery, 8401 W. Monroe St. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays.

Birt’s Bistro restaurant “Happy Hour” concerts continue from 5 to 7 p.m. April 13 as the 19-piece big band All Star Big Band returns with its lineup of ’40s through ’80s classics. The cover charge is $5. Birt’s Bistro is on the main Benevilla campus at the Hellen & John M. Jacobs Indepen…

Theater Works presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” May 4 to 20 on the Gyder Stage at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.

Guest artist Sheri Caldwell will headline WHAM Art Association’s fifth annual Recycle Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 14 at 16560 N Dysart Ave. in Surprise.

The public is invited to WHAM Art Association’s Inaugural Sonoran Desert Plein Air Art Festival April 6, 7 and 8 at Trilogy Vistancia’s Mita Club, 30500 N. 131st Ave. in Peoria.

“Forever Plaid” revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies.

Arizona Broadway Theatre has released the lineup for its 14th season, with shows to close out 2018 and take audiences through to fall 2019.

Tony Award-winning Broadway composer Jason Robert Brown will hold a conversation talk-back and concert at 6 p.m. May 7 in the newly remodeled 6,000-square-foot Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane. Brown’s appearance will mark the inaugural event in the new space an…

Arizona Broadway Theatre presents an Arizona regional premiere of “The Bridges of Madison County” April 13 through May 13 at 7701 W. Paradise Lane.

Once again, JAY-Z and Beyoncé are joining forces, this time for the newly announced OTR II stadium tour. Kicking off in Cardiff, U.K., the international outing will stop in 15 cities across the U.K. and Europe and 21 cities in North America. The tour, presented by Live Nation Global Touring in association with Parkwood Entertainment and Roc Nation, will stop Sept. 19 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

Birt’s Bistro’s Friday and Saturday Happy Hour concerts continue with the West Valley Jazztet March 23 and TNT Entertainment March 24. Both concerts are 5 to 7 p.m.

Food Truck Movie Nights are back at Peoria Sports Complex and they’re bigger than ever. Beginning with “Trolls,” showing 5 to 9 p.m. March 31, the movies will be shown inside the stadium, using the new, larger screen.

The West Valley Panhellenic annual luncheon will be held 11:30 a.m. March 21 at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West. For reservations, or more information, call 253-230-5043.