Kick off the New Year and join us for First Friday Live, hosted by the energetic and entertaining comedian, Lee Bradley! Featuring live music from DJ AKSHEN as he brings his turntable skills back to the Pavilion Stage! Plenty of fun for the whole family with a community live art project by Metropolitan Arts Institute and interactive art activities for the kids!Art Gallery … [More]
Christmas at the Scottsdale Princess
Experience the magic of Christmas at The Princess, where enchanting decorations and festive activities come together to create an unforgettable holiday celebration. Enjoy desert ice skating, roasting s’mores, family photos with Santa and so much more. From feeling the bliss of winter envelop you while ice skating and snacking on s’mores around the fire to witnessing the … [More]
Winter/Spring 2024 Concert Series at MIM
Tickets on sale now! Experience more live music in the new year! Enjoy a lineup of more than 50 concerts featuring diverse local, national, and global artists during our Winter/Spring Concert Series. This season’s highlights include Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, country music couple Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal, a captivating night of storytelling and song … [More]
Claus and Effect: A Holiday Cabaret at Kax Stage Downtown
T'was the night before Christmas...but this story is way before you've even opened the book. This is the untold story with wit and music as Mrs. Claus prepares for the Big Day and we see who really runs the show! So, on Prancer, on Dancer and get ready for a ride and sing along (if she'll let you) in this Holiday Musical Cabaret. GET TICKETS All Performances … [More]
Experience the Entrancing World of Jazz and Holiday Music at The Ravenscroft in Scottsdale
This December, experience the entrancing world of jazz and holiday music at The Ravenscroft in Scottsdale. The state-of-the-art concert hall will host a variety of performances to get you in the holiday spirit. Here’s a list of all the upcoming shows in case you are working on any timely event roundups. Jazzbird Nights – Every Friday Dmitri Matheny Group – Dec. 8 at … [More]
Free Holiday Events in Downtown Phoenix for the Whole Family
Whether you’re in need of a unique gift or some local love this holiday season, Downtown Phoenix has a free event for you. From free movie nights and trivia, to visits with Santa and live holiday performances, we’ve got your guide to an all-inclusive list of holiday events in DTPHX. Jazz in the Park @ CityScape Swing by Patriots Park at CityScape in Downtown Phoenix, … [More]
Avondale Celebrates WinterFest, Dec. 2
Avondale turns into a winter wonderland on Saturday, December 2, with a visit from Santa, inflatable play zone, train rides, annual tree lighting ceremony, crafts, an exhibitor’s alley, eight food trucks, and the premiere of the Avondazzle Holiday Light Display. This free, family-fun holiday event takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center, located at 11465 W … [More]
Spirits of Mexico Culture & Tourism Festival This Weekend
This weekend, the Spirits of Mexico Culture & Tourism Festival is happening in Downtown Phoenix. This inaugural event is your chance to taste the exotic Sotol, an emerging spirit from the Chihuahua Desert, and Agave Spirits Mezcal and tequila, sway to the rhythm of Mexican music, immerse yourself in Chihuahua culture & tourism opportunities, and so much more! Event … [More]
Feel the Glow! Experience Scottsdale Begins Its Holiday Happenings
Feel the Glow! From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, Scottsdale is aglow with seasonal cheer. You’ll see it in our dazzling holiday light displays, resort winter wonderlands and sunny Sonoran Desert days that are perfect for outdoor fun and adventure. Whether you’re looking for a family celebration with all the trimmings or a cozy … [More]
The Phoenix Theatre’s ELF Spreads Christmas Cheer
ELF! A comedic confection that will make you want to spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear. When Buddy, a stowaway orphan turned would-be elf, realizes he’s a larger-than-average human, a journey unfolds to find his birth father and true identity. Although New York City and his family unveil some harsh realities, Buddy’s heartfelt … [More]
Scottsdale Arts Embraces the Holiday Spirit with a Festive December Lineup
This December, Scottsdale Arts presents a dynamic lineup of events and holiday performances. Kicking off with “Assisted Living The Musical®: The HOME for the Holidays” and “Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas” on Dec. 14, the festivities continue with a Holiday Edition Trivia Night at SMoCA and a “Merry-Achi Christmas,” offering an array of joyous experiences for … [More]
Winter Wanderland Brings Wonderment and Holiday Cheer to Downtown Phoenix
Hosted by Downtown Phoenix Inc., Winter Wanderland transforms Downtown Phoenix into a holiday storybook setting with free holiday performances, colorful holiday lights and décor, delicious food, drinks and merriment. Multiple locations throughout Downtown Phoenix will participate in this free event on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Each activation is within … [More]
Festival of the Arts 2023 Is Here, Saturday, Nov. 18
Celebrate the arts in our community! Featuring performances, dance, live music, hands-on activities for kids, vendor market, food, artist demos, beer & wine garden, and more! FREE ADMISSION! Festival of the Arts 2023 Schedule of Events We will be live-streaming the event all day! Saturday, November 18, 11:00am to 6:00pm Herberger Theater Center View … [More]
12th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Returns Nov. 4 to WestWorld of Scottsdale
"Polo for the Masses," the 12th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Talking Stick Resort returns Saturday, November 4th to the polo fields at WestWorld of Scottsdale with a star-studded line-up of polo players, never before seen elements, and a chance to witness some of the most exciting polo matches ever played in Scottsdale. **Members of the media are … [More]
A Change of the Seasons: Downtown Phoenix Theaters Announce New Shows for 2023-2024
The seasons are changing in Downtown Phoenix. In the air and on the stage. After a tumultuous pandemic that left many Downtown Phoenix theaters with uncertain futures, today, the Downtown Phoenix arts and culture scene is thriving. Just recently, the Americans for the Arts released a study that showed Arizona’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated … [More]
Return of Fine Art and Wine Festival at Kierland Commons Oct. 28 & 29
A one-of-a-kind outdoor gallery will create a delightful visual backdrop for an exquisite sensory experience featuring a curated selection of fine art, wine and music. The second annual Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival, produced by Vermillion Promotions, will take place Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, transforming the popular shopping and dining center into a … [More]
Scottsdale Arts Presents Major Festivals, Holiday Performances and More in November
(from left to right) Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band will perform at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 9, Canal Convergence will take place from Nov. 3 to 12 on the Scottsdale Waterfront and Rhythm of the Yuletide kicks off the holiday season at Scottsdale Arts on Nov. 24. Canal Convergence photo by David Blakeman. The fall season … [More]
Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos at MIM
Instruments played by the heroes of folk, blues, and bluegrass
Opening November 10, MIM’s new exhibition Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos presents a once-in-a-lifetime collection of 90 historic stringed instruments—mandolins, guitars, banjos, ukuleles, and more—that have shaped generations of American music since before the Civil War.The exhibition, which is exclusive to MIM, gives guests the opportunity to see … [More]
