The best things to do in Phoenix this weekend

It's another event-packed weekend in Phoenix. There's something fun to do no matter what your interests are, whether they be lizards, live music, Hello Kitty or the theater.

Here are seven great things to do in Phoenix this weekend.

'Hazel' film and performance

Nov. 17
Thunderbird Lounge, 712 W. Montecito Ave.

Earlier this year, we called "Hazel," Paul Balazs's project that blends comics, music and film, a "truly compelling multimedia experience." Balazs created a comic book and composed an album to accompany it, along with a film. You can experience it for yourself Friday night at Thunderbird Lounge, when his band The Psychedelephants will perform the entire album live in conjunction with the movie based on the comic book. The free event gets going at 9 p.m., and you may want to dress up — there's a film noir costume contest with a prize for the best-dressed concertgoers.

'Candlelight Open Air: A Tribute to Queen & More'

Nov. 17
Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E.Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale

You've never heard the music of Queen like this before. The greatest hits of the legendary English rock band come to life as performed by classical musicians in an open-air, candlelight concert in the courtyard of the Arizona Boardwalk entertainment complex. The program will include plenty of Queen songs, plus a limited selection of classical pieces. Showtimes are 6:30 and 9 p.m., and no one under 8 will be admitted. Tickets start at $20.

'Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations'

Nov. 17 to 19
ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe

The Temptations were one of the most successful vocal groups of all time. "Ain't Too Proud" tells the story of the legendary Motown singers as seen through the eyes of original member Otis Williams. The fast-paced, upbeat musical features powerhouse performances and dozens of songs by The Temptations and other artists of the time. Limited tickets are available for its final performances: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. See the ASU Gammage website for tickets and info.

26th Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals

Nov. 17 to 19
WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale

It'll be a weekend of auto-themed fun when Goodguys brings an epic car show to WestWorld in Scottsdale. The 26th Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals brings together more than 3,000 vintage hot rods, custom cars, muscle cars, customs and trucks. Other activities include an autocross race, the Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition, a swap meet, food and drink vendors, a kid's zone and more. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Cost is $25 in advance and $28 at the gate on Friday and Saturday, and $20 in advance or $22 at the gate on Sunday. Get tickets and all the details on the event website.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

Nov. 18
Arrowhead Towne Center, 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale

Hello Kitty fans of the Valley, hope you’ve got some stamina. Sanrio is bringing its bright pink Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to town this weekend. Like during its previous visits, you’ll have the chance to purchase branded merch, collectibles and apparel — including hoodies, shirts, mugs, enamel pins, totes, lunchboxes and keychains — as well as treats like decorated cookies and macarons. The catch? Thousands turn out for the occasion, resulting in an enormous line and wait times of a couple of hours or more. On Saturday, it will be located near the AMC Arrowhead 14 in Glendale. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (or until supplies last).

Phoenix Reptile Expo

Nov. 18 and 19
Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa

Fans of snakes, lizards and the like will gather at Mesa Convention Center this weekend for an event dedicated to the love of reptiles. The Phoenix Reptile Expo brings together dozens of vendors selling reptiles, supplies for their care, art and more. And even though they're amphibians, not reptiles, there will also be frogs at the show. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children, and are sold cash-only at the door. Visit the expo's Facebook page for more details.

Scottsdale Comic Book Show

Nov. 18
Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road

Before they were invaded by cosplayers, celebrities and even movie studios, comic book shows were almost exclusively about slinging titles. No sprawling, high-tech booths or panel rooms, just row after row of dealers selling back issues and new titles to collectors and fans of the sequential art form. Such will be the scene inside the Scottsdale Plaza Resort during the latest Scottsdale Comic Book Show. More than a dozen retailers from Arizona and elsewhere will have tables at the event, including local spots like Tempe’s Justice Comics and Greg’s Comics in Mesa. (A complete list of dealers is available here.) Hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 and early-bird access is $20.