The weather has been AMAZING — so my suggestion: Do something outside! Check out a spring training game, eat on a cool patio, or do something sporty.

FRIDAY

Caramelpalooza @ Smeeks
Phoenix New Times’ Chow Bella blog is hosting a  sweet gathering of local pastry and sweet makers including Veronica Arroyo, the pastry chef at Bourbon Steak and the Urban Cookies crew. Come and do a little tasting, talking and browsing.

Smeeks
14 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
7 – 8 p.m.

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Scandalesque presents Shameless @ Cherry Lounge and Pit
Enjoy $3 black cherry vodkas and some scintillating dance numbers, acrobatics and all-around captivating entertainment. I went last month and was not disappointed.

Cherry Lounge & PIt
411 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8 p.m.
$12

SATURDAY

Tempe Festival of the Arts @ Mill Ave.
I’m not a huge art fest fan, but I do enjoy going to the Tempe Festival, listening to music, having some kettle corn and watching all of the interesting people. And if you find a dream catcher you like…even better.

Mill Avenue
Free

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Blood Into Wine @ MADCAP Theaters
The front-man for the band Tool, Maynard Keenan, also happens to be one of the men behind Arizona Stronghold Vineyards. The movie documents the successes and difficulties of starting his business in a small Arizona town.

MADCAP Theaters
730 S. Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 355-6060
4 p.m.
$8

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Symphonic Star Wars @ Phoenix Symphony Orchestra
Listen to the powerful songs of Star Wars…at a discount. Matinee tickets are more than 1/2 off the regular-priced tickets.

Symphony Hall
75 N. 2nd. St.
Phoenix AZ 85004
March 27, 2:30pm
$10-18

Civic Space Park
424 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Free

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Shop weekend sales
Bloomingdales, Intermix, Old Navy and more are having sales, or offering discount codes through the weekend.

Chat Roulette Funny Piano Improv
My husband and a friend decided to check out Chat Roulette. They covered the camera (you don’t want anyone to KNOW you’re doing this) then click, click — ARGH — “vigorous masturbation” filled the screen. This video is much better.  “If someone was randomly singing — I’d watch it all the time,” says my husband. Sadly — I think you’re more apt to find the former.