Weekend events for Aug. 23-25

Looking for something to do this weekend in the Valley? The list below offers a few options.

BY KTAR.COM

Aug 23, 2013, 5:00 AM Updated: 8:54 am

PHOENIX — Looking for something to do this weekend in the Valley? The list below offers a few options.

Get out of the sun and enjoy some cold beers at the Beat the Heat Arizona Beer Fest at The Venue Scottsdale on Saturday. Tickets are $30 in advance.

• Authority Zero

Originally from Mesa, Authority Zero will bring their blend of reggae, punk and Latin music to the Marquee Theatre on Saturday. Tickets are $20 in advance.

• Krewella

Get your groove on to EDM trio Krewella at Maya Day + Nightclub in Scottsdale on Sunday. Tickets start at $35.

• Hell City Tattoo Festival

Have you been thinking about getting a tattoo? Head to the Hell City Tattoo Festival. Over 200 artists will be in attendance to answer all your questions. There will also be live music and a tattoo contest. Tickets start at $25.

• Tom Cotter

The “America’s Got Talent” runner-up is at Stand Up Live! in Phoenix this weekend. Tickets are $22.

• Queensryche

Rock out with Queensryche on Saturday at the Celebrity Theatre. Tickets range between $25 and $35.

• Mardi Gras Magic at Salt River

It may be summer in the desert, but that’s not stopping Salt River Tubing from celebrating Mardi Gras! The best Fat Tuesday attire wins prizes. The float starts at 9 a.m.

• Pankaj Udhas

The international Indian music superstar is at the Tempe Center for the Arts on Friday night. Tickets start at $29.