Things to do this weekend: The Wiz, 2X Monster Trucks Live, First Friday

In PHOENIX, the inaugural weekend of 2024 is here, packed with exciting and entertaining events across the Valley. Let's delve into the list.

Kicking off on Friday, January 5, the First Friday event welcomes all to Downtown Phoenix from 5 p.m. till 10 p.m., with free entry.

The same night hosts Noche de Reyes Magos (Night of the Three Kings) at Phoenix Zoo from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., costing $30 online, $35 on arrival.

Basketball fans can delight in the Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns match at the Footprint Center, Phoenix at 7 p.m., with tickets starting roughly at $50.

Meanwhile, Desert Financial Arena in Tempe screens the Utah vs. Arizona State University clash at 7 p.m., entry from $17 onwards.

Also in Tempe, ASU Gammage stages ‘The Wiz’ until January 7. Tickets commencing at close to $50.

Highlighting Fourth of January; Bella Hristova collaborates with the Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall, Phoenix. Tickets are available from $35.

Looking into Saturday, January 6, witness 2X Monster Trucks Live at Firebird Motorsports Park, Chandler from 12 p.m. till 4 p.m. Entry fees: $28 for Adults, $18 for Kids under 11.

Moving onto MB: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona State Sun Devils at 6 p.m. in Desert Financial Arena, Tempe. Tickets start as low as $6.

Sunday, January 7 features Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center, Phoenix at 6 p.m. Entry begins at $25.

Hockey fans can catch the Winnipeg Jets vs. Arizona Coyotes match live on Arizona 61 at Mullett Arena, Tempe at 5 p.m. Entry starts from around $100.

Football fans can enjoy the Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals match at State Farm Stadium, Glendale at 2:25 p.m. Tickets start around $50.

Finally, WB: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona State Sun Devils plays at Desert Financial Arena, Tempe at 12 p.m. Tickets start from $17.