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Concert/reading of the new musical Babe:An Olympic Musical: 7 p.m. tonight and May 30, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. Hosted by the Pandora Festival of the Arizona Women’s Theatre Company. This is a concert/reading of a major new musical about women athletes, world-class competition, mothers and sisters and about the bisexual woman who broke all the rules to become the “athlete of the century” - Babe Didrikson. Tickets are $12 in advance at www.azwtc.org, $13 at the door and $40 for a Pandora Pass. (480) 607-7107.
Trace Adkins headlines D-backs post-game concert: The Arizona Diamondbacks are teaming up with Miller Brewing, Fry’s Food & Drug Stores and KNIX Radio to host a concert featuring country music recording artist and “The Celebrity Apprentice” runner-up Trace Adkins at Chase Field following the 5:10 p.m. game against the Detroit Tigers. The concert is free with a ticket to that night’s game. (602) 514-8400 or www.dbacks.com.
Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series: 7-9 p.m., Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Big Nick and the Gila Monsters featuring the Groove Merchant Horns (Jazzy Blues). Must be 21 or older to attend. $14 for members, $20 for non-members (includes admission). (480) 481-8188 or www.dbg.org.
The Wedding Singer (musical): through May 25, Arizona State University Gammage Auditorium. Presented by M&I Bank Broadway Across America - Arizona. Tickets available at the ASU Gammage Box Office and Ticketmaster, (480) 784-4444 or asugammage.com.
The Wedding Singer (film): 7 p.m., Harkins Valley Art Theatre, 509 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. Harkins and Arizona State University Gammage are bringing back the 1998 hit to the big screen in celebration of its theatrical version playing at Gammage Auditorium. The “Wedding party” kicks off at 7 p.m. with a free screening of the film followed by a sneak peek at the musical. Guests will also have the chance to meet the cast and win free wedding merchandise and tickets to the show at Gammage. The party is free and includes the movie screening. RSVP’s required to press@asugammage.com.

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Some large U.S. retailers have announced promotions and special marketing campaigns to lure the extra money hitting consumers’ pockets soon. According to the LA Times, some of these plans are:
RadioShack is offering a 10 percent discount on purchases of $50 or more when a stimulus check or IRS tax refund is used as payment.
Sears Holdings, which includes Sears and Kmart, has a rewards program under which customers who bring their stimulus checks to a Sears or Kmart cash register can convert the amount of the check into gift cards, plus receive a bonus gift card worth an additional 10 percent. These gift cards can be redeemed at any Sears, K-Mart or Lands’ End retail stores.
Office supply retailer Staples Inc has a "Staples Economic Stimulus Center" on its website that provides information about the Economic Stimulus Act as well as tips to find savings.
Home improvement retailer Home Depot Inc plans to encourage consumers to spend the refund checks on energy-efficient products, with promotions on compact florescent lightbulbs and Energy Star appliances, starting in May.
More Free Stuff (sort of):
Papa Johns — enter BOGO when you’re checking out online to get a free large one topping pizza when you buy a large specialty pizza at regular price. (Good through April 30)
Dominos Pizza — Enter UPBEAT and get 2 medium 2 topping pizzas for $14.99. Enter 3020 and get one medium 1 topping pissa with the purchase of a large pizza.
Finish Line — Enter 885421 for a $10 discount on online orders over $60
(All Good through july 31). Enter 455478 for a $15 discount on online orders over $90. Enter 140387 for a 15% discount on online orders over $60
GAP — Enter FREESHIP for free shipping on online order of $50 or more.

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