Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for Sept. 1-3

PHOENIX — There are plenty of things to do around the Valley this weekend, such as attending a sporting event, concert or farmers market.

We’ve made a list of some places to go, things to do and people to see this Friday through Sunday.

Here are some of the biggest events around metro Phoenix this weekend.

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Phoenix

• Sam Smith
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 8 p.m.
  • Venue: Footprint Center (201 E. Jefferson St.)

• Summer Block Party presents Jodeci, SWV and Dru Hill
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (2121 N. 83rd Ave.)

• Diamondbacks vs. Orioles
  • Day: Each day
  • Time: Varies
  • Venue: Chase Field (401 E. Jefferson St.)

• Phoenix Rising vs. Rio Grande Valley
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium (3801 E. Washington St.)

• Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Venue: 720 N. Fifth St.

Scottsdale

• Arizona Black Rodeo 2023
  • Day: Friday and Saturday
  • Time: Varies
  • Venue: WestWorld of Scottsdale (16601 N. Pima Road)

• Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market 
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Venue: 3806 N. Brown Ave.

• Phillip K. Smith III: Mirrorworks 
  • Day: Each day
  • Time: Varies
  • Venue: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (7374 E. Second St.)

Mesa

• Downtown Mesa Farmers Market
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Mesa Arts Center (1 E. Main St.)

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