Phoenix Coyotes games are amongst the the things going on around the area. This week’s edition of the top things to do around the area is also PACKED full of some great cultural events and festivals. My schedule is already full of some great things going on around the area!

1) Devoured Phoenix -  March 13th and 14th  – Phoenix Art Museum – Devoured is an amazing event that is designed to promote greater Phoenix area as a major culinary destination.  Check out the event list of what you can do there.  All who attend will get free admission into the phoenix art museum as well.

http://www.phxart.org/devoured/

2) 40th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival – March 12th-14th – $7 -Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts/Scottsdale Civic Center – $7 – One of the premier arts festivals in the Nation is back again for another year.  This year promises one of the most amazing displays Art, Live Music, Entertainment, food, wine tasting and much more!

http://www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php

3) Brides of March – March 13th – I had to post this for fun.  Meet in front of the Tempe Beach Park at 1 PM for what is to be an amazing day.  There’s a catch.  Everyone must dress in a wedding gown.  Men included.

http://www.azcacophony.org/brides/

4) Phoenix Coyotes – The Phoenix Coyotes are off to their best start in a LONG time. Residents of Phoenix have been waiting for the team to get good to go see them and that time is NOW! They are one of the biggest surprises in the league and one of the hottest teams in the league. Come on out and see what all the hype is all about!

Pick up your tickets today!

http://coyotes.azvibe.com/20092010-phoenix-coyotes-ticketpromotional-schedule/

We’re going to post all the latest deals for tickets and other cool things.

5) 6th Annual Make a Wish foundation ‘Walk for Wishes pancakes and pajamas’ - March 13th – Tempe Kiwanis Park – 5K Walk, Run, and 1 mile family fun walk – Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation http://walkforwishesarizona.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330043

6) Phoenix Suns – The new season is in full swing and they’re off to an AMAZING start! Catch all the action courtside! Tickets: http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

7) Arizona Aloha Festival March 13 and 14th – Tempe Beach Park – FREE – The Arizona Aloha Festival is a great celebration of the Polynesian Culture featuring music, food, dancing, and other goodies all weekend long!

http://www.azalohafest.org/

8) Chandler Ostrich Festival – March 12th – 14th – Tumbleweed Park – This is a celebration of Ostrich Ranching which used to be prominent in the City of Chandler. Attendees to the event will be able to spend time with riders, food, and even ostrich racing. If you haven’t had the opportunity to check this event out, you need to!

http://www.ostrichfestival.com/festival-map.html
http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=159

9) The Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace – February 6 to March 28, 2010 – Open every Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 6 PM

http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/

10)Professional Bull Riding – March 13th and 14th – Jobing.com Arena

Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/400034

Vip Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=826908

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197498279922&index=1 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315657440653&index=1

11) Arizona RibFest & Cook-Off – Jobing.com Arena Parking Lot G – Billed as a BBQ Celebration fundraiser for Haiti Releif Benefits is taking place in conjunction with the Professional Bull Riders event (above). Fans and Familes will have a chance to eat some great BBQ, Meet Professional Bull Riders, listen to some great country music while raising funds for Hati Relief efforts. PBR Ticketholders can get in to this event for free. Ticket prices for everyone else is $10 for adults, $8 senior, military & student (with ID), and kids 12 and under are free.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=360766431347&index=1

12) Manny Pacquiao vs Joshua Clottey – Sandbar in Scottsdale – Need a place to watch the big fight this weekend? The Sandbar in Scottsdale is your place!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=355286412117&index=1

13) Roka Akor Farmers Market – Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st) http://twitpic.com/yzya5

14) American Woman – Upper Deck Grill – The premiere Lenny Kravitz Tribute band is playing at the Upper Deck Grill in Scottsdale.

http://www.ravenevents.com/monthlyevents/03132010/

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=339190609042&index=1

15) Thursday Night Market – The return of local farmers (and other) markets on Mill avenue starts up again on Feb 18th.

http://www.thursdaynightmarket.com/Thursday_NIght_Market/Home.html

http://www.pitchengine.com/free-release.php?id=46302

16) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM -

18 dj’s, 2 Floors, Hosted Bar option – Tonight’s Feature is:

This week features: March Madness!!!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=362411206499&index=1

17) Upcoming Events

Tony and Tina’s Wedding – March 23rd to March 28th – Chandler Center for the Arts – One of the best theater experiences that YOU participate in. Comes with dinner and a champagne toast. http://www.tonylovestina.com/shows_tony_tina_wedding_1.cfm?eid=80

Phoenix International Raceway – SUBWAY Fresh Fit 600 Weekend – April 10th – The Action of NASCAR comes to one of the tracks that drivers love! Come see why it’s such a fun weekend if you are a race fan or not.

http://www.phoenixraceway.com/Articles/2010/02/PIR-Announces-April-Event-Weekend-Schedule.aspx

Tickets:

http://secure.racetickets.com//PhoenixIntlRaceway/ft/TicketSales/index.cfm?event=tixList&display=tixList&EstablishmentKey=9&EstablishmentType=T&TixEventID=2325&showCart=no&HeadlineStoryID=18266&GatewayPass=y

Arizona Barbecue Festival – Scottsdale Waterfront – April 10th – 10 AM – $10

http://azbbqfestival.com/

Pat’s Run – Sun Devil Stadium – April 17th – 7AM to 11AM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178979986366&ref=mf

Rock the Zoo featuring Vertical horizon and Marcy Playground – April 23rd – Phoenix Zoo – The Phoenix Zoo’s biggest fundraiser of the year features two great acts. I personally have seen the types of Parties the Phoenix Zoo throws. I’m here to say that they know how to put on one hell of a party!

http://www.phoenixzoo.org/RockTheZoo2010/

The Arizona Wing Proudly Presents ‘A Night in the 40’s’ - March 20th – Falcon Field Airport Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing – One of the biggest swing dancing events takes place at the Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. It’s going to be a huge event that is attended by swing dancing fans as well as people who just want to get out and have fun. Tickets and more info: http://www.bigbanddance.com/

18) Movies in the Park – Biltmore Fashion Park – FREE – The popular event is back for another year at the Biltmore Fashion Park. This free event is a great way to just kick back and watch some great movies on the big screen outside!

For more information and a list of movies check this link out:

http://bit.ly/dmrnJO

19) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

20) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM – On the Corner of Brown and 1st Street in Old Town (Across the Street from ‘The Mission’ and ‘The Carriage House’. http://arizonafarmersmarkets.com/pageScottsdaleOldtown/ScottsdaleOTsat.htm

21) Market on Mill – Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses. http://marketonmill.org/

22) Mill Ave Farmers Market – 6th St. Park in Downtown Tempe – Sunday http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196991538256&index=1

23) Yoga in the Park – Every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM the Biltmore Fashion Park will host a free yoga session for all. If you do not own a yoga mat, one will be provided for you.

24) Scottsdale Art Walk – Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM – FREE – Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com/

25) Spring Training is back again! We’ve got your guide for purchasing tickets online for all spring training games for all Cactus League games (Includes Tuscon too)! http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/11/2010-arizona-spring-training-ticket-onsale-dates/

26) Black Pearl Poetry – Tempe – Thursdays – MADCAP Theaters – $5 Adults $3 Students (no matter what age) – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM – A poetry open mic night right in downtown Tempe! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=416588935283&index=1

27) Walk in Wednesdays (Open Mic Night) Tempe Center for the Arts – Every Wednesday night – 6:30-11PM – The Lounge at the Tempe Center for the Arts – Check out some of the area’s up and coming artists in a spectacular setting. http://www.tempe.gov/TCA/wiw.htm

28) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

21.5)

Concerts

New to the Concert/Event Calendar this week:

Iron Maiden and Dream Theater – June 17th at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion – Tickets on Sale March 20th at 10:00 AM

Elvis Costello Solo show< – April 9th – Desert Sky Series at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets on sale now.

Conan O’Brien’s ‘Legally prohibited from being funny on Television’ tour – April 30th at the Dodge Theater – Tickets on Sale now

Kenny Rogers – October 14th at 7:30 PM at the Dodge Theater – Tickets are on sale Monday, March 15th at 10:00 AM

Styx, Foreigner and Kansas – Friday May 21st at 7:30 PM at the Dodge Theater – Tickets on Sale Saturday March 15th at 10:00 AM

Sugarland’s ‘Incredible Machine’ Tour – Friday, May 2 at 7:30 PM at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion – Tickets on sale Saturday March 13th at 10:00 AM

Shows off on the horizon:

WWE Hall of Fame Night - March 27th – Dodge Theater – This is the night that the WWE dedicated to enshrining past wrestlers into it’s Hall of Fame

Tickets go on Sale January 16th at All Live Nation outlets

Paul McCartney – Sunday March 28th – Jobing.com Arena – Tickets for the general public will go on sale Monday March 1st at 10 AM

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/02/23/paul-mccartney-starts-his-up-and-coming-tour-in-phoenix/

Wrestlemania XXVI – March 28th 2010 – 3:30PM – University of Phoenix Stadium – Tickets on Sale at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

Black Eyed Peas – Jobing.com Arena March 31st at 7:30 PM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213532256319&index=1

Country Thunder – Arizona – April 14th – April 17th – Florence Arizona http://www.countrythunder.com/ct_2003/assets/07web/az/mainaz.html

Heart – Celebrity Theater – May 8 – 8:00 PM http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=719

Muse – April 9th, 2010 – US Airlines Arena At long last Muse is coming to Phoenix! Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the best rock acts today!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/16/muse-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre

For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Vampire Weekend – Marquee Theater – April, 13th 2010 – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show Click here to purchase tickets for Vampire Weekend

The Eagles – April 21st – US Airways Center

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/28/the-eagles-are-coming-to-phoenix/

Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal – Saturday – 04/24/10 8:00 PM Dodge Theatre

Tickets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415265

Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers – May 18th – US Airways Center

Carole King and James Taylor ‘Intimate and in the Round’ Trubadour Reunion Tour – Jobing.com Arena – May 19th at 7:30 PM – Tickets available at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nations’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416906

Brooks and Dunn – May 21st – Cricket Wireless Pavillion

Leann Rimes – Celebrity Theater – July 17th – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=711

Popularity: 12% [?]

1) Harlem Globetrotters – Jobing.com Arena- Friday March 5th at 7:00PM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207818966064&index=1

Group tickets – For people who purchase over 10 tickets, they can get their choice of these KILLER benefits:

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/groups/

2) Spring Training is back again! We’ve got your guide for purchasing tickets online for all spring training games for all Cactus League games (Includes Tuscon too)!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/11/2010-arizona-spring-training-ticket-onsale-dates/

3) Movies in the Park – Biltmore Fashion Park – FREE – The popular event is back for another year at the Biltmore Fashion Park.  This free event is a great way to just kick back and watch some great movies on the big screen outside!

For more information and a list of movies check this link out:

http://bit.ly/dmrnJO

4) Phoenix Coyotes – The Phoenix Coyotes are off to their best start in a LONG time. Residents of Phoenix have been waiting for the team to get good to go see them and that time is NOW! They are one of the biggest surprises in the league and one of the hottest teams in the league. Come on out and see what all the hype is all about!

Pick up your tickets today!

http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=56861

Also, keep an eye on this page:

http://coyotes.azvibe.com/20092010-phoenix-coyotes-ticketpromotional-schedule/

We’re going to post all the latest deals for tickets and other cool things.

5) Dick Dale – Rhythm Room -March 7th http://www.ticketmaster.com/Dick-Dale-tickets/artist/734857

6) Phoenix Suns – The new season is in full swing and they’re off to an AMAZING start! Catch all the action courtside! Tickets: http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

7) Coyotes Carnival – Parking lot G of the Jobing.com Arena – One of the bigger fundraisers this year for the Coyotes Charites, fans will get a chance to have some fun, meet some Coyotes players, play games, and so on.  This is a must attend for any Coyotes fan!

Ticket info and details about the Carnival can be found here:

http://coyotes.azvibe.com/2010/03/04/coyotes-carnival-is-this-weekend/

8) Roka Akor Farmers Market – Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st) http://twitpic.com/yzya5

9) The Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace – February 6 to March 28, 2010 – Open every Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 6 PM

http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/

10) Chelsea Handler – 2010 Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour – Dodge Theater – March 11th – 8:00 PM:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416822

11) Raven Events first annual ‘Gentlemen’s Evening’.  According to the promoter:

Join us for the premiering of this un-heard of Saturday night event created with the Valley’s Gentlemen in mind. This is not to be mistaken for a regular beer-drinking boy’s night out where only guys are in attendance wearing baseball caps in a sports bar or an event resembling a bachelor party. Ladies are invited to attend and enjoy this elegant evening as well even though the amenities and ambiance were put together for the purposes of showing appreciation for the men in town – single or attached.

This sophisticated and classy event will be held at Angels and Outlaws where guests will discover a sensually elegant interior with chic décor, a huge dance floor and comfortably furnished outdoor patio. It is also known for having the friendliest and best looking staff in town! Everyone welcome! NO COVER CHARGE!!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=369062669744&index=1

12) Walk in Wednesdays (Open Mic Night) Tempe Center for the Arts – Every Wednesday night – 6:30-11PM – The Lounge at the Tempe Center for the Arts – Check out some of the area’s up and coming artists in a spectacular setting.

http://www.tempe.gov/TCA/wiw.htm

13) Villagio Pool Party - March 6th – No Cover – BYOB – The first Pool Party of the season kicks off at the Villagio in Tempe.  It’s not to be missed!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=346649589714&index=1

14) Black Pearl Poetry – Tempe – Thursdays – MADCAP Theaters – $5 Adults $3 Students (no matter what age) – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM – A poetry open mic night right in downtown Tempe! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=416588935283&index=1

15) Thursday Night Market – The return of local farmers (and other) markets on Mill avenue starts up again on Feb 18th.

http://www.thursdaynightmarket.com/Thursday_NIght_Market/Home.html

http://www.pitchengine.com/free-release.php?id=46302

16) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM -

18 dj’s, 2 Floors, Hosted Bar option – Tonight’s Feature is:

This week features: HARVARD BASS, COLOURS, HUSSY HUSSY BDAY

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=335083897947&index=1

17) Upcoming Events

6th Annual Make a Wish foundation ‘Walk for Wishes pancakes and pajamas’ - March 13th – Tempe Kiwanis Park – 5K Walk, Run, and 1 mile family fun walk – Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation http://walkforwishesarizona.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330043

Scottsdale Arts Festival – March 12, 13, and 14 – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Details: http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php

Professional Bull Riding – March 13th and 14th – Jobing.com Arena

Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/400034

Vip Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=826908

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197498279922&index=1 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315657440653&index=1

Tony and Tina’s Wedding – March 23rd to March 28th – Chandler Center for the Arts – One of the best theater experiences that YOU participate in. Comes with dinner and a champagne toast. http://www.tonylovestina.com/shows_tony_tina_wedding_1.cfm?eid=80

Phoenix International Raceway – SUBWAY Fresh Fit 600 Weekend – April 10th – The Action of NASCAR comes to one of the tracks that drivers love! Come see why it’s such a fun weekend if you are a race fan or not.

http://www.phoenixraceway.com/Articles/2010/02/PIR-Announces-April-Event-Weekend-Schedule.aspx

Tickets:

http://secure.racetickets.com//PhoenixIntlRaceway/ft/TicketSales/index.cfm?event=tixList&display=tixList&EstablishmentKey=9&EstablishmentType=T&TixEventID=2325&showCart=no&HeadlineStoryID=18266&GatewayPass=y

Arizona Barbecue Festival – Scottsdale Waterfront – April 10th – 10 AM – $10

http://azbbqfestival.com/

Pat’s Run – Sun Devil Stadium – April 17th – 7AM to 11AM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178979986366&ref=mf

The Arizona Wing Proudly Presents ‘A Night in the 40’s’ - March 20th – Falcon Field Airport Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing – One of the biggest swing dancing events takes place at the Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. It’s going to be a huge event that is attended by swing dancing fans as well as people who just want to get out and have fun. Tickets and more info: http://www.bigbanddance.com/

18) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

19) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

20) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM – On the Corner of Brown and 1st Street in Old Town (Across the Street from ‘The Mission’ and ‘The Carriage House’. http://arizonafarmersmarkets.com/pageScottsdaleOldtown/ScottsdaleOTsat.htm

21) Market on Mill – Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses. http://marketonmill.org/

22) Mill Ave Farmers Market – 6th St. Park in Downtown Tempe – Sunday http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196991538256&index=1

23) Yoga in the Park – Every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM the Biltmore Fashion Park will host a free yoga session for all. If you do not own a yoga mat, one will be provided for you.

24) Scottsdale Art Walk – Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM – FREE – Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com/

21.5)

Concerts

New to the Concert Calendar this week:

Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers – May 18th – US Airways Center

Brooks and Dunn – May 21st – Cricket Wireless Pavillion

Shows off on the horizon:

WWE Hall of Fame Night - March 27th – Dodge Theater – This is the night that the WWE dedicated to enshrining past wrestlers into it’s Hall of Fame

Tickets go on Sale January 16th at All Live Nation outlets

Paul McCartney – Sunday March 28th – Jobing.com Arena – Tickets for the general public will go on sale Monday March 1st at 10 AM

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/02/23/paul-mccartney-starts-his-up-and-coming-tour-in-phoenix/

Wrestlemania XXVI – March 28th 2010 – 3:30PM – University of Phoenix Stadium – Tickets on Sale at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

Black Eyed Peas – Jobing.com Arena March 31st at 7:30 PM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213532256319&index=1

Country Thunder – Arizona – April 14th – April 17th – Florence Arizona http://www.countrythunder.com/ct_2003/assets/07web/az/mainaz.html

Heart – Celebrity Theater – May 8 – 8:00 PM http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=719

Muse – April 9th, 2010 – US Airlines Arena At long last Muse is coming to Phoenix! Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the best rock acts today!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/16/muse-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre

For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Vampire Weekend – Marquee Theater – April, 13th 2010 – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show Click here to purchase tickets for Vampire Weekend

The Eagles – April 21st – US Airways Center

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/28/the-eagles-are-coming-to-phoenix/

Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal – Saturday – 04/24/10 8:00 PM Dodge Theatre

Tickets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415265

Carole King and James Taylor ‘Intimate and in the Round’ Trubadour Reunion Tour – Jobing.com Arena – May 19th at 7:30 PM – Tickets available at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nations’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416906

Leann Rimes – Celebrity Theater – July 17th – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=711

Popularity: 31% [?]

1)WM Phoenix Open – February 22nd – February 28th TPC Scottsdale – One of the best sporting and entertainment events on the social calendar this year. By day, its a tremendous event that is unparalleled in golf….or pro sports for that matter. By night its one of the biggest parties and places that you must see or be seen at.

http://wastemanagementphoenixopen.com/

http://www.ticketmaster.com/FBR-OpenPGA-Tour-Event-tickets/artist/1095166?camefrom=[=CAMEFROM=]&brand=tm&tm_link=tm_sports_rc_name12

2) Parada del Sol – Pro Rodeo and Parade – February 20th (Parade) and February 26th-28th (Rodeo) – Westworld (Rodeo) and Old Town Scottsdale (Parade/Festival) – A time honored tradtion also serves at the Scottsdale Jaycee’s main fundraiser for the year.

Details: http://www.paradadelsol.org/

Tickets (Rodeo): http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=803&c=53&pg=

3) The Birds Nest at the WM Phoenix Open – Thursday through Saturday at the WM Phoenix Open – When the party stops on the golf course for the day, it moves here for some AMAZING shows. We will have a full writeup this week but here’s a lineup of who’s going to be appearing this year plus opportunities to meet this year’s artists back stage!

http://wastemanagementphoenixopen.com/category/birds-nest/

For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=314782615014&ref=mf

O.A.R.:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=244890327949&index=1

4) Phoenix Coyotes – The Phoenix Coyotes are off to their best start in a LONG time. Residents of Phoenix have been waiting for the team to get good to go see them and that time is NOW! They are one of the biggest surprises in the league and one of the hottest teams in the league. Come on out and see what all the hype is all about!

Pick up your tickets today!

http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=56861

Also, keep an eye on this page:

http://coyotes.azvibe.com/20092010-phoenix-coyotes-ticketpromotional-schedule/

We’re going to post all the latest deals for tickets and other cool things.

5) Tempe History Museum’s Grand Re-Opening Celebration – February 27th – 10 AM to 2 PM – Free

http://www.tempe.gov/museum/reopening.htm

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=240375465667&index=1

6) Phoenix Suns – The new season is in full swing and they’re off to an AMAZING start! Catch all the action courtside! Tickets: http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

7) Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter, and free film event – Tempe Center for the Arts – Exhibit opens February 25th – 3:30 PM – This is the public opening of of Chuck Amuck which is a celebration of the Works of legendary animator Chuck Jonesbrought to the Tempe Center of the Arts by Jone’s grandson Craig Kausen. It’s an event that can’t be missed.

http://www.tempe.gov/tca/jones.htm

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=423098690510&ref=mf

8) 26th Annual Matsuri – A Festival of Japan – February 27th and February 28th – Heritage and Science Park – FREE – For 26 years the Matsuri Festival has been a celebration of Japan and Japanese culture!  There will be tons of food, beer, activities and much, much more!

http://azmatsuri.org/

9) The Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace – February 6 to March 28, 2010 – Open every Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 6 PM

http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/

10) Chandler Classic Car and Hot Rod Show – Saturday February 27th – 9 AM to 5 PM – Downtown Chandler – Come see over 300 Classic Cars that are from the 1980’s or older. There will be a great selection of cars, arts, crafts and live music. All proceeds from the event will go to I.C.A.N. which is described as “Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods, an organization that provides free, comprehensive out-of-school-time programs that empower youth to be productive, self-confident and responsible citizens. ”

http://www.chandlercarshow.com/

11) Gravity Slashers – US Airways Center – February 27th – 7:30 PM

According to the event website, Gravity Slashers is:

The sport is freestyle motocross and with Gravity Slashing tricks like Cliffhangers, Sterilizers, Tsunamis, and Hart Attacks, fans are sure to be on the edge of their seats all night! These feats may sound like accidents waiting to happen, but in reality, they are some of the most astounding aerial acrobatics you’ll ever see.

In freestyle motocross, the name of the game is “anything goes” in this adrenaline-filled contest staged in mid-air. Riders launch their bikes off ramps that propel them towards the rafters, performing mind-bending acrobatic moves as they soar through the arena airspace. The only way to properly experience this spine-tingling sport is from the very edge of your seat as these daredevils fly high overhead.

For more info and tickets please refer to the following website:

http://www.usairwayscenter.com/calendar/events/view/1699/?page=0

12) Walk in Wednesdays (Open Mic Night) Tempe Center for the Arts – Every Wednesday night – 6:30-11PM – The Lounge at the Tempe Center for the Arts – Check out some of the area’s up and coming artists in a spectacular setting.

http://www.tempe.gov/TCA/wiw.htm

13) ASU Basketball Teams – The ASU Sundevils Mens’ and Womens Basketball season is underway! Go and see your ASU Sundevils as they take on the best of the best in the NCAA. This week ASU and

University of Arizona meet Men’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/asu-m-baskbl-body.html

Women’s Basketball info and schedule: http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/asu-w-baskbl-body.html

14) Black Pearl Poetry – Tempe – Thursdays – MADCAP Theaters – $5 Adults $3 Students (no matter what age) – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM – A poetry open mic night right in downtown Tempe! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=416588935283&index=1

15) Thursday Night Market – The return of local farmers (and other) markets on Mill avenue starts up again on Feb 18th. http://www.thursdaynightmarket.com/Thursday_NIght_Market/Home.html http://www.pitchengine.com/free-release.php?id=46302

16) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM -

18 dj’s, 2 Floors, Hosted Bar option – Tonight’s Feature is:

ULTRABLACK in the FUSE Basement, Trashtalk & Zachary J. rockin the Rooftop!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=323215374015&index=1

17) Upcoming Events

Tony and Tina’s Wedding – March 23rd to March 28th – Chandler Center for the Arts – One of the best theater experiences that YOU participate in. Comes with dinner and a champagne toast. http://www.tonylovestina.com/shows_tony_tina_wedding_1.cfm?eid=80

Harlem Globetrotters – Jobing.com Arena- Friday March 5th at 7:00PM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207818966064&index=1

Harlem Globetrotters – Tour of Arizona Prescott – March 4th | Glendale – March 5th | Phoenix – March 6th (two shows) | Tucson – March 7th http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/schedule/tix/?location=az

Group tickets – For people who purchase over 10 tickets, they can get their choice of these KILLER benefits:

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/groups/

6th Annual Make a Wish foundation ‘Walk for Wishes pancakes and pajamas’ - March 13th – Tempe Kiwanis Park – 5K Walk, Run, and 1 mile family fun walk – Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation http://walkforwishesarizona.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330043

Scottsdale Arts Festival – March 12, 13, and 14 – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Details: http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php

Professional Bull Riding – March 13th and 14th – Jobing.com Arena

Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/400034

Vip Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=826908

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197498279922&index=1 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315657440653&index=1

Phoenix International Raceway – SUBWAY Fresh Fit 600 Weekend – The Action of NASCAR comes to one of the tracks that drivers love!  Come see why it’s such a fun weekend if you are a race fan or not.

http://www.phoenixraceway.com/Articles/2010/02/PIR-Announces-April-Event-Weekend-Schedule.aspx

Tickets:

http://secure.racetickets.com//PhoenixIntlRaceway/ft/TicketSales/index.cfm?event=tixList&display=tixList&EstablishmentKey=9&EstablishmentType=T&TixEventID=2325&showCart=no&HeadlineStoryID=18266&GatewayPass=y

Arizona Barbecue Festival – Scottsdale Waterfront – April 10th – 10 AM – $10

http://azbbqfestival.com/

Pat’s Run – Sun Devil Stadium – April 17th – 7AM to 11AM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178979986366&ref=mf

The Arizona Wing Proudly Presents ‘A Night in the 40’s’ - March 20th – Falcon Field Airport Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing – One of the biggest swing dancing events takes place at the Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. It’s going to be a huge event that is attended by swing dancing fans as well as people who just want to get out and have fun. Tickets and more info: http://www.bigbanddance.com/

18) Scottsdale Art Walk – Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM – FREE – Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com/

19) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

20) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM – On the Corner of Brown and 1st Street in Old Town (Across the Street from ‘The Mission’ and ‘The Carriage House’. http://arizonafarmersmarkets.com/pageScottsdaleOldtown/ScottsdaleOTsat.htm

21) Market on Mill – Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses. http://marketonmill.org/

22) Mill Ave Farmers Market – 6th St. Park in Downtown Tempe – Sunday http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196991538256&index=1

23) Yoga in the Park – Every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM the Biltmore Fashion Park will host a free yoga session for all. If you do not own a yoga mat, one will be provided for you.

24) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

25) Roka Akor Farmers Market – Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st) http://twitpic.com/yzya5

21.5)

Concerts

New to the Concert Calendar this week:

Paul McCartney – Sunday March 28th – Jobing.com Arena – Tickets for the general public will go on sale Monday March 1st at 10 AM

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/02/23/paul-mccartney-starts-his-up-and-coming-tour-in-phoenix/

Shows off on the horizon: Dick Dale – Rhythm Room -March 7th http://www.ticketmaster.com/Dick-Dale-tickets/artist/734857

Chelsea Handler – 2010 Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour – Dodge Theater – March 11th – 8:00 PM – Tickets go on sale Friday January 15th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nation’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416822

WWE Hall of Fame Night - March 27th – Dodge Theater – This is the night that the WWE dedicated to enshrining past wrestlers into it’s Hall of Fame

Tickets go on Sale January 16th at All Live Nation outlets

Wrestlemania XXVI – March 28th 2010 – 3:30PM – University of Phoenix Stadium – Tickets on Sale at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

Black Eyed Peas – Jobing.com Arena March 31st at 7:30 PM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213532256319&index=1

Country Thunder – Arizona – April 14th – April 17th – Florence Arizona http://www.countrythunder.com/ct_2003/assets/07web/az/mainaz.html

Heart – Celebrity Theater – May 8 – 8:00 PM http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=719

Muse – April 9th, 2010 – US Airlines Arena At long last Muse is coming to Phoenix! Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the best rock acts today!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/16/muse-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre

For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Vampire Weekend – Marquee Theater – April, 13th 2010 – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show Click here to purchase tickets for Vampire Weekend

The Eagles – April 21st – US Airways Center

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/28/the-eagles-are-coming-to-phoenix/

Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal – Saturday – 04/24/10 8:00 PM Dodge Theatre

Tickets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415265

Carole King and James Taylor ‘Intimate and in the Round’ Trubadour Reunion Tour – Jobing.com Arena – May 19th at 7:30 PM – Tickets available at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nations’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416906

Leann Rimes – Celebrity Theater – July 17th – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=711

Popularity: 17% [?]

1)WM Phoenix Open – February 22nd – February 28th TPC Scottsdale – One of the best sporting and entertainment events on the social calendar this year. By day, its a tremendous event that is unparalleled in golf….or pro sports for that matter. By night its one of the biggest parties and places that you must see or be seen at.

http://wastemanagementphoenixopen.com/

http://www.ticketmaster.com/FBR-OpenPGA-Tour-Event-tickets/artist/1095166?camefrom=[=CAMEFROM=]&brand=tm&tm_link=tm_sports_rc_name12

2) Parada del Sol – Pro Rodeo and Parade – February 20th (Parade) and February 26th-28th (Rodeo) – Westworld (Rodeo) and Old Town Scottsdale (Parade/Festival) – A time honored tradtion also serves at the Scottsdale Jaycee’s main fundraiser for the year.

Details: http://www.paradadelsol.org/

Tickets (Rodeo): http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=803&c=53&pg=

3)Bon Jovi – February 24th, 2010 – Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale this Monday at 10AM at all Ticketmaster Outlets. Click this link for more info.

Ticketmaster link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00434EF0965A24?artistid=734608&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=tm&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_ef6gs982zd

For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=314782615014&ref=mf

4) The Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace – February 6 to March 28, 2010 – Open every Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 6 PM

http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/

5) 55th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show – February 11-21, 2010 – Westworld in Scottsdale Details: http://www.scottsdaleshow.com/

Tickets:

http://www.scottsdaleshow.com/ticket-information/index.html

6) Phoenix Suns – The new season is in full swing and they’re off to an AMAZING start! Catch all the action courtside! Tickets: http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

7) Mariah Carey – Feb 20th – 8PM – Dodge Theater

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/17/mariah-carey-is-coming-to-town/

8) Ozzy Osbourne Book Signing – 3 PM – February 20th – Changing Hands Bookstore – Tempe – Ozzy is coming to town but this time he’s signing his memoirs ‘I Am Ozzy’ for all fans.  The fun stats at 3 PM!

http://www.changinghands.com/event/ozzy

9)  IFBB Pro Bodybuilding and Fitness Show – Tempe Center for the Arts

http://www.phoenixproshow.com/

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=273816616450&index=1

10) NHRA Arizona Nationals – Firebird International Raceway – February 19th-21st -

http://firebirdraceway.com/web/10Nationals.html

11) The Birds Nest at the WM Phoenix Open – Thursday through Saturday at the WM Phoenix Open – When the party stops on the golf course for the day, it moves here for some AMAZING shows. We will have a full writeup this week but here’s a lineup of who’s going to be appearing this year plus opportunities to meet this year’s artists back stage!

http://wastemanagementphoenixopen.com/category/birds-nest/

12) NU(Native+You)= Art+Opera+Drinks+Dining – Heard Museum – Every 3rd Friday – Free – From the NU Facebook Event: “The Heard Museum’s third Friday evening free series, NU (Native + You), will mix opera and art on January 15 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The evening includes a panel discussion with several well respected contemporary artists, and operatic performance and a meet and greet with artist Steve Yazzie. Admission to the event and museum is FREE.”

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=266506492845&index=1

13) ASU Basketball Teams – The ASU Sundevils Mens’ and Womens Basketball season is underway! Go and see your ASU Sundevils as they take on the best of the best in the NCAA. This week ASU and University of Arizona meet Men’s Basketball info and schedule: http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/asu-m-baskbl-body.html Women’s Basketball info and schedule: http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/asu-w-baskbl-body.html

14) Black Pearl Poetry – Tempe – Thursdays – MADCAP Theaters – $5 Adults $3 Students (no matter what age) – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM – A poetry open mic night right in downtown Tempe! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=416588935283&index=1

15) Thursday Night Market – The return of local farmers (and other) markets on Mill avenue starts up again on Feb 18th. http://www.thursdaynightmarket.com/Thursday_NIght_Market/Home.html http://www.pitchengine.com/free-release.php?id=46302

16) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM -

18 dj’s, 2 Floors, Hosted Bar option

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=323207539392&index=1

17) Upcoming Events

Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter, and free film event – Tempe Center for the Arts – Exhibit opens February 25th – 3:30 PM – This is the public opening of of Chuck Amuck which is a celebration of the Works of legendary animator Chuck Jonesbrought to the Tempe Center of the Arts by Jone’s grandson Craig Kausen. It’s an event that can’t be missed.

http://www.tempe.gov/tca/jones.htm

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=423098690510&ref=mf

Chandler Classic Car and Hot Rod Show – Saturday February 27th – 9 AM to 5 PM – Downtown Chandler – Come see over 300 Classic Cars that are from the 1980’s or older.   There will be a great selection of cars, arts, crafts and live music.  All proceeds from the event will go to I.C.A.N. which is described as “Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods, an organization that provides free, comprehensive out-of-school-time programs that empower youth to be productive, self-confident and responsible citizens. ”

http://www.chandlercarshow.com/

Tempe History Museum’s Grand Re-Opening Celebration – February 27th – 10 AM to 2 PM – Free http://www.tempe.gov/museum/reopening.htm

Tony and Tina’s Wedding – March 23rd to March 28th – Chandler Center for the Arts – One of the best theater experiences that YOU participate in. Comes with dinner and a champagne toast. http://www.tonylovestina.com/shows_tony_tina_wedding_1.cfm?eid=80

Harlem Globetrotters – Jobing.com Arena- Friday March 5th at 7:00PM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207818966064&index=1

Harlem Globetrotters – Tour of Arizona Prescott – March 4th | Glendale – March 5th | Phoenix – March 6th (two shows) | Tucson – March 7th http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/schedule/tix/?location=az

Group tickets – For people who purchase over 10 tickets, they can get their choice of these KILLER benefits:

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/groups/

6th Annual Make a Wish foundation ‘Walk for Wishes pancakes and pajamas’ - March 13th – Tempe Kiwanis Park – 5K Walk, Run, and 1 mile family fun walk – Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation http://walkforwishesarizona.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330043

Scottsdale Arts Festival – March 12, 13, and 14 – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Details: http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php

Professional Bull Riding – March 13th and 14th – Jobing.com Arena

Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/400034

Vip Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=826908

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197498279922&index=1 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315657440653&index=1

Arizona Barbecue Festival – Scottsdale Waterfront – April 10th – 10 AM – $10

http://azbbqfestival.com/

Pat’s Run – Sun Devil Stadium – April 17th – 7AM to 11AM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178979986366&ref=mf

The Arizona Wing Proudly Presents ‘A Night in the 40’s’ - March 20th – Falcon Field Airport Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing – One of the biggest swing dancing events takes place at the Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. It’s going to be a huge event that is attended by swing dancing fans as well as people who just want to get out and have fun. Tickets and more info: http://www.bigbanddance.com/

18) Scottsdale Art Walk – Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM – FREE – Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com/

19) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

20) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM – On the Corner of Brown and 1st Street in Old Town (Across the Street from ‘The Mission’ and ‘The Carriage House’. http://arizonafarmersmarkets.com/pageScottsdaleOldtown/ScottsdaleOTsat.htm

21) Market on Mill – Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses. http://marketonmill.org/

22) Mill Ave Farmers Market – 6th St. Park in Downtown Tempe – Sunday http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196991538256&index=1

23) Yoga in the Park – Every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM the Biltmore Fashion Park will host a free yoga session for all. If you do not own a yoga mat, one will be provided for you.

24) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

25) Roka Akor Farmers Market – Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st) http://twitpic.com/yzya5

26) Walk in Wednesdays (Open Mic Night) Tempe Center for the Arts – Every Wednesday night – 6:30-11PM – The Lounge at the Tempe Center for the Arts – Check out some of the area’s up and coming artists in a spectacular setting. http://www.tempe.gov/TCA/wiw.htm

21.5)

Concerts

New to the Concert Calendar this week:

Shows off on the horizon: Dick Dale – Rhythm Room -March 7th http://www.ticketmaster.com/Dick-Dale-tickets/artist/734857

Chelsea Handler – 2010 Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour – Dodge Theater – March 11th – 8:00 PM – Tickets go on sale Friday January 15th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nation’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416822

WWE Hall of Fame Night - March 27th – Dodge Theater – This is the night that the WWE dedicated to enshrining past wrestlers into it’s Hall of Fame

Tickets go on Sale January 16th at All Live Nation outlets

Wrestlemania XXVI – March 28th 2010 – 3:30PM – University of Phoenix Stadium – Tickets on Sale at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

Black Eyed Peas – Jobing.com Arena March 31st at 7:30 PM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213532256319&index=1

Country Thunder – Arizona – April 14th – April 17th – Florence Arizona http://www.countrythunder.com/ct_2003/assets/07web/az/mainaz.html

Heart – Celebrity Theater – May 8 – 8:00 PM http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=719

Muse – April 9th, 2010 – US Airlines Arena At long last Muse is coming to Phoenix! Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the best rock acts today!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/16/muse-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre

For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Vampire Weekend – Marquee Theater – April, 13th 2010 – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show Click here to purchase tickets for Vampire Weekend

The Eagles – April 21st – US Airways Center

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/28/the-eagles-are-coming-to-phoenix/

Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal – Saturday – 04/24/10 8:00 PM Dodge Theatre

Tickets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415265

Carole King and James Taylor ‘Intimate and in the Round’ Trubadour Reunion Tour – Jobing.com Arena – May 19th at 7:30 PM – Tickets available at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nations’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416906

Leann Rimes – Celebrity Theater – July 17th – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=711

Popularity: 25% [?]

1) Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest – February 13th – Chase Field – FREE – Arizona Diamondbacks fans will love the ability not only walk around on the Chase Field infield but they can also meet Diamondbacks coaches, players and even alumni. All the details are in the link below!

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/fan_forum/fanfest.jsp

2) Mardi Gras Party Gras – Westgate City Center – Glendale – February 13th and February 16th – Mardi Gras….Westgate City Center Style!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/02/09/mardi-gras-returns-to-the-westgate-city-center/

3) Phoenix Coyotes – The Phoenix Coyotes are off to their best start in a LONG time. Residents of Phoenix have been waiting for the team to get good to go see them and that time is NOW! They are one of the biggest surprises in the league and one of the hottest teams in the league. Come on out and see what all the hype is all about!

Pick up your tickets today!

http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=56861

Also, keep an eye on this page:

http://coyotes.azvibe.com/20092010-phoenix-coyotes-ticketpromotional-schedule/

We’re going to post all the latest deals for tickets and other cool things.

4) The Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace – February 6 to March 28, 2010 – Open every Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 6 PM

http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/

5) 55th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show – February 11-21, 2010 – Westworld in Scottsdale

Details: http://www.scottsdaleshow.com/
Tickets: http://www.scottsdaleshow.com/ticket-information/index.html

6) Henry Rollins – Frequent Flyer Tour (an evening of spoken word) – Marquee Theater - February 18, 2010

7) Alice in Chains – February 17th Dodge Theater:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/11/30/alice-in-chains-to-play-phoenix/

8) Pink Floyd Laserspectacular – Dodge Theater – February 12th 7:30 PM – Tickets on Sale Friday January 15th at Noon at all Live Nation outlets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/417030

9) MADCAP THEATER – Tempe – This weekend there are two separate events you might want to check out.  The first is the Valentine’s edtion of the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Friday February 12th.  This screening will feature an all Female Cast acting out the movie in tradional Rocky Horror Fashion.

The Second is a 3-D double feature that is a campy sexy adventure that must be witnessed.

Rocky Horror deets: http://madcaptheaters.com/events/viewevent.aspx?eid=153

3-D Movie deets: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=323931800375&index=1

10) Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx – Celebrity Theater – February 14th – 7:30 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=717

11) Comedian Martin Lawrence – In a rare standup performance – Dodge Theater – February, 13th http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/07/martin-lawrence-is-coming-to-phoenix/

12) The Skirtchaser 5K – Tempe – Feb 13th – It’s a 5K Race with a twist….Ladies start first and get a 3 minute head start.  Guys then have to….chase the skirts. http://www.skirtchaser5k.com/tempe/

13) Madama Butterfly – Phoenix Opera – Orpheum Theater – February 12th & 14th – The Phoenix Opera’s Season continues with their production of Madama Butterfly http://www.ticketmaster.com/Madama-Butterfly-tickets/artist/804004

14) Sleeping Beauty – Ballet Arizona – Symphony Hall – February 11th to February 14th – Without a doubt Sleeping Beauty is one of the better Valentines Day presents around town. http://www.ticketmaster.com/Symphony-Hall-tickets-Phoenix/venue/246063

15) Thursday Night Market – The return of local farmers (and other) markets on Mill avenue starts up again on Feb 18th. http://www.thursdaynightmarket.com/Thursday_NIght_Market/Home.html http://www.pitchengine.com/free-release.php?id=46302

16) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM – This week features Stereoheroes from France! 18 dj’s, 2 Floors, Hosted Bar option

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=334560669166&index=1

17) Upcoming Events

Parada del Sol – Pro Rodeo and Parade – February 20th (Parade) and February 26th-28th (Rodeo) – Westworld (Rodeo) and Old Town Scottsdale (Parade/Festival) -  A time honored tradtion also serves at the Scottsdale Jaycee’s main fundraiser for the year.

Details: http://www.paradadelsol.org/

Tickets (Rodeo): http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=803&c=53&pg=

Tony and Tina’s Wedding – March 23rd to March 28th – Chandler Center for the Arts – One of the best theater experiences that YOU participate in. Comes with dinner and a champagne toast. http://www.tonylovestina.com/shows_tony_tina_wedding_1.cfm?eid=80

WM Phoenix Open – February 22nd – February 28th TPC Scottsdale – One of the best sporting and entertainment events on the social calendar this year. By day, its a tremendous event that is unparalleled in golf….or pro sports for that matter. By night its one of the biggest parties and places that you must see or be seen at.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/FBR-OpenPGA-Tour-Event-tickets/artist/1095166?camefrom=[=CAMEFROM=]&brand=tm&tm_link=tm_sports_rc_name12

Harlem Globetrotters – Jobing.com Arena- Friday March 5th at 7:00PM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207818966064&index=1

Harlem Globetrotters – Tour of Arizona Prescott – March 4th | Glendale – March 5th | Phoenix – March 6th (two shows) | Tucson – March 7th http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/schedule/tix/?location=az

Group tickets – For people who purchase over 10 tickets, they can get their choice of these KILLER benefits: http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/groups/

6th Annual Make a Wish foundation ‘Walk for Wishes pancakes and pajamas’ - March 13th – Tempe Kiwanis Park – 5K Walk, Run, and 1 mile family fun walk – Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation http://walkforwishesarizona.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330043

Scottsdale Arts Festival – March 12, 13, and 14 – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Details: http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php

Professional Bull Riding – March 13th and 14th – Jobing.com Arena Tickets: http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/400034

Vip Tickets: http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=826908

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197498279922&index=1 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315657440653&index=1

Pat’s Run – Sun Devil Stadium – April 17th – 7AM to 11AM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178979986366&ref=mf

The Arizona Wing Proudly Presents ‘A Night in the 40’s’ - March 20th – Falcon Field Airport Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing – One of the biggest swing dancing events takes place at the Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. It’s going to be a huge event that is attended by swing dancing fans as well as people who just want to get out and have fun. Tickets and more info: http://www.bigbanddance.com/ 18)

Scottsdale Art Walk – Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM – FREE – Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com/

19) Phoenix Suns – The new season is in full swing and they’re off to an AMAZING start! Catch all the action courtside!

Tickets: http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

20) Black Pearl Poetry – Tempe – Thursdays – MADCAP Theaters – $5 Adults $3 Students (no matter what age) – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM – A poetry open mic night right in downtown Tempe! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=416588935283&index=1

21) Market on Mill – Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses. http://marketonmill.org/

22) Mill Ave Farmers Market – 6th St. Park in Downtown Tempe – Sunday http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196991538256&index=1

23) Yoga in the Park – Every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM the Biltmore Fashion Park will host a free yoga session for all. If you do not own a yoga mat, one will be provided for you.

24) Walk in Wednesdays (Open Mic Night) Tempe Center for the Arts – Every Wednesday night – 6:30-11PM – The Lounge at the Tempe Center for the Arts – Check out some of the area’s up and coming artists in a spectacular setting.

http://www.tempe.gov/TCA/wiw.htm

25) ASU Basketball Teams – The ASU Sundevils Mens’ and Womens Basketball season is underway! Go and see your ASU Sundevils as they take on the best of the best in the NCAA. This week ASU and University of Arizona meet

Men’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/asu-m-baskbl-body.html

Women’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/asu-w-baskbl-body.html

26) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

27) Roka Akor Farmers Market – Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st)

http://twitpic.com/yzya5

28) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM – On the Corner of Brown and 1st Street in Old Town (Across the Street from ‘The Mission’ and ‘The Carriage House’. http://arizonafarmersmarkets.com/pageScottsdaleOldtown/ScottsdaleOTsat.htm

29) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

21.5)

Concerts

New to the Concert Calendar this week:

Shows off on the horizon:

Mariah Carey – Feb 20th – 8PM – Dodge Theater

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/17/mariah-carey-is-coming-to-town/

Bon Jovi – February 24th, 2010 – Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale this Monday at 10AM at all Ticketmaster Outlets. Click this link for more info.

Ticketmaster link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00434EF0965A24?artistid=734608&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=tm&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_ef6gs982zd

For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=314782615014&ref=mf

Dick Dale – Rhythm Room -March 7th http://www.ticketmaster.com/Dick-Dale-tickets/artist/734857

Chelsea Handler – 2010 Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour – Dodge Theater – March 11th – 8:00 PM – Tickets go on sale Friday January 15th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nation’s website: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416822

WWE Hall of Fame Night - March 27th – Dodge Theater – This is the night that the WWE dedicated to enshrining past wrestlers into it’s Hall of Fame Tickets go on Sale January 16th at All Live Nation outlets

Wrestlemania XXVI – March 28th 2010 – 3:30PM – University of Phoenix Stadium – Tickets on Sale at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

Black Eyed Peas – Jobing.com Arena March 31st at 7:30 PM http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213532256319&index=1

Country Thunder – Arizona – April 14th – April 17th – Florence Arizona http://www.countrythunder.com/ct_2003/assets/07web/az/mainaz.html

Heart – Celebrity Theater – May 8 – 8:00 PM http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=719

Muse – April 9th, 2010 – US Airlines Arena At long last Muse is coming to Phoenix! Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the best rock acts today! http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/16/muse-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre

For you Facebook Types: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Vampire Weekend – Marquee Theater – April, 13th 2010 – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show Click here to purchase tickets for Vampire Weekend

The Eagles – April 21st – US Airways Center

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/28/the-eagles-are-coming-to-phoenix/

Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal – Saturday – 04/24/10 8:00 PM Dodge Theatre

Tickets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415265

Carole King and James Taylor ‘Intimate and in the Round’ Trubadour Reunion Tour – Jobing.com Arena – May 19th at 7:30 PM – Tickets available at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nations’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416906

Leann Rimes – Celebrity Theater – July 17th – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=711

Popularity: 24% [?]

1) First Friday — Downtown Phoenix — It’s that time of the month where the artists of Phoenix open their doors to the public. Since First Friday is one of the coolest and greatest cultural events that Phoenix has to offer it’s a must see event! Check out the pictures on our Facebook Fan Page for but a small sample of the goings on.

http://www.artlinkphoenix.com/

Keep in mind that First Friday takes place all across Downtown Phoenix so here’s some of the main areas to check out:

Roosevelt Row:

http://www.rooseveltrow.org/first_fridays.html

Grand Avenue:

http://grandavenuefestivalaz.com/newsletter/NovFirstFriday.html

Arizona Derby Dames Bake Sale in the Roosevelt Row section of first Friday

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242669160894&index=1

2) Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! – Mesa Arts Center – February 6 – 7:30 PM

http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/performances/theatre/holbrook

3) Phoenix Coyotes – The Phoenix Coyotes are off to their best start in a LONG time. Residents of Phoenix have been waiting for the team to get good to go see them and that time is NOW! They are one of the biggest surprises in the league and one of the hottest teams in the league. Come on out and see what all the hype is all about!

Pick up your tickets today!

http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=56861

Also, keep an eye on this page:

http://coyotes.azvibe.com/20092010-phoenix-coyotes-ticketpromotional-schedule/

We’re going to post all the latest deals for tickets and other cool things.

4) The Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace – February 6 to March 28, 2010 – Open every Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 6 PM

http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/

5) Raven Events B2B Networking Mixer – Un Bacio Restaurant – Scottsdale – Free – This is THE best event to mix, mingle, network and socialize an informal, open forum. We provide a comfortable, inviting environment openly welcoming anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit! The B2B Networking Mixer is a popular event that takes place every 2nd Thursday of each month and brings in about 500 guests. Each month we promote and feature up to two businesses or organizations that become the focal point of interest during the B2B Mixer. Although this event is held in a fun, upbeat atmosphere, make no mistake about it, in attendance are like-minded individuals who are there to exchange ideas, get referrals, make beneficial introductions and seek out serious business connections. This is a FREE event that was created, promoted and always hosted, by Raven Events, LLC.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=287955307166&index=1

6) GABRIEL IGLESIAS THE FLUFFY SHOP TOUR – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

7) G Love & Special Sauce with guests Redeye Empire - Marquee Theater – February 11, 2010 – 7:30 PM

8) Yappy Hour – Happy Hour that you can bring your Dog to – February 8th – Salty Senortia

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=263182876892&index=1

9) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM – On the Corner of Brown and 1st Street in Old Town (Across the Street from ‘The Mission’ and ‘The Carriage House’. http://arizonafarmersmarkets.com/pageScottsdaleOldtown/ScottsdaleOTsat.htm

10) Modified Arts: Looking Back on the Future – through February, 13 – To celebrate the new management of Modified Arts, they will be having a month long exhibition of some of the top contemporary artists that Phoenix has to offer. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228960494237&index=1

11) Olio Nuovo (New Oil) Festival - Queen Creek Olive Mill – Saturdays through February 21st – The Queen Creek Olive Mill will be celebrating the arrival of their ‘New Oil’ from their pressings during the fall of last year. They will be having lots of fun for all including live music, wine tasting, product tasting, and other specials. Best of all it’s Free!

http://arizonaoliveoil.com/upcoming-events/annual-olive-oil-festival-2/

12) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

13) MACFest – Every Saturday in January (excluding January 2) – Downtown Mesa on Main Street between Sirrine and Morris – This is a free, regularly held arts and culture festival in downtown Mesa featuring creations from local artists, food, and fun for the whole family.

14) Sleeping Beauty – Ballet Arizona – Symphony Hall – February 11th to February 14th – Without a doubt Sleeping Beauty is one of the better Valentines Day presents around town.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Symphony-Hall-tickets-Phoenix/venue/246063

15) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

16) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM

18 dj’s, 2 Floors, Hosted Bar option

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=280931629283&index=1

17) Upcoming Events

Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest – February 13th – Chase Field – FREE – Arizona Diamondbacks fans will love the ability not only walk around on the Chase Field infield but they can also meet Diamondbacks coaches, players and even alumni. All the details are in the link below!

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/fan_forum/fanfest.jsp

Madama Butterfly – Phoenix Opera – Orpheum Theater – February 12th & 14th – The Phoenix Opera’s Season continues with their production of Madama Butterfly

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Madama-Butterfly-tickets/artist/804004

Tony and Tina’s Wedding – March 23rd to March 28th – Chandler Center for the Arts – One of the best theater experiences that YOU participate in. Comes with dinner and a champagne toast.

http://www.tonylovestina.com/shows_tony_tina_wedding_1.cfm?eid=80

WM Phoenix Open – February 22nd – February 28th TPC Scottsdale – One of the best sporting and entertainment events on the social calendar this year. By day, its a tremendous event that is unparalleled in golf….or pro sports for that matter. By night its one of the biggest parties and places that you must see or be seen at.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/FBR-OpenPGA-Tour-Event-tickets/artist/1095166?camefrom=[=CAMEFROM=]&brand=tm&tm_link=tm_sports_rc_name12

Harlem Globetrotters – Jobing.com Arena- Friday March 5th at 7:00PM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207818966064&index=1

Harlem Globetrotters – Tour of Arizona

Prescott – March 4th | Glendale – March 5th | Phoenix – March 6th (two shows) | Tucson – March 7th

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/schedule/tix/?location=az

Group tickets – For people who purchase over 10 tickets, they can get their choice of these KILLER benefits:

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/groups/

6th Annual Make a Wish foundation ‘Walk for Wishes pancakes and pajamas’ - March 13th – Tempe Kiwanis Park – 5K Walk, Run, and 1 mile family fun walk – Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation

http://walkforwishesarizona.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330043

Scottsdale Arts Festival – March 12, 13, and 14 – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall

Details:

http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php

Professional Bull Riding – March 13th and 14th – Jobing.com Arena

Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/400034

Vip Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=826908

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197498279922&index=1

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315657440653&index=1

The Arizona Wing Proudly Presents ‘A Night in the 40’s’ - March 20th – Falcon Field Airport
Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing – One of the biggest swing dancing events takes place at the Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. It’s going to be a huge event that is attended by swing dancing fans as well as people who just want to get out and have fun.

Tickets and more info:

http://www.bigbanddance.com/

18) Scottsdale Art Walk – Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM – FREE – Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com/

19) Phoenix Suns – The new season is in full swing and they’re off to an AMAZING start! Catch all the action courtside!

Tickets: http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

20) Black Pearl Poetry – Tempe – Thursdays – MADCAP Theaters – $5 Adults $3 Students (no matter what age) – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM – A poetry open mic night right in downtown Tempe! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=416588935283&index=1

21) Market on Mill – Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses. http://marketonmill.org/

22) Mill Ave Farmers Market – 6th St. Park in Downtown Tempe – Sunday http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196991538256&index=1

23) Yoga in the Park – Every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM the Biltmore Fashion Park will host a free yoga session for all. If you do not own a yoga mat, one will be provided for you.

24) Walk in Wednesdays (Open Mic Night) Tempe Center for the Arts – Every Wednesday night – 6:30-11PM – The Lounge at the Tempe Center for the Arts – Check out some of the area’s up and coming artists in a spectacular setting.

http://www.tempe.gov/TCA/wiw.htm

25) ASU Basketball Teams – The ASU Sundevils Mens’ and Womens Basketball season is underway! Go and see your ASU Sundevils as they take on the best of the best in the NCAA. This week ASU and University of Arizona meet

Men’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/asu-m-baskbl-body.html

Women’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/asu-w-baskbl-body.html

26)Kangaroo Jump Boot Class – Come see what the newest exercise craze is in Scottsdale!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=289413326195&index=1

27) Roka Akor Farmers Market – Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st)

http://twitpic.com/yzya5

21.5)

Concerts

New to the Concert Calendar this week:

Shows off on the horizon:

Comedian Martin Lawrence – In a rare standup performance – Dodge Theater – February, 13th

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/07/martin-lawrence-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Pink Floyd Laserspectacular – Dodge Theater – February 12th 7:30 PM – Tickets on Sale Friday January 15th at Noon at all Live Nation outlets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/417030

Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx – Celebrity Theater – February 14th – 7:30 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=717

Alice in Chains – February 17th Dodge Theater:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/11/30/alice-in-chains-to-play-phoenix/

Henry Rollins – Frequent Flyer Tour (an evening of spoken word) – Marquee Theater - February 18, 2010

Mariah Carey – Feb 20th – 8PM – Dodge Theater

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/17/mariah-carey-is-coming-to-town/

Bon Jovi – February 24th, 2010 – Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale this Monday at 10AM at all Ticketmaster Outlets. Click this link for more info.

Ticketmaster link:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00434EF0965A24?artistid=734608&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=tm&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_ef6gs982zd

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=314782615014&ref=mf

Dick Dale – Rhythm Room -March 7th

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Dick-Dale-tickets/artist/734857

Chelsea Handler – 2010 Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour – Dodge Theater – March 11th – 8:00 PM – Tickets go on sale Friday January 15th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nation’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416822

WWE Hall of Fame Night - March 27th – Dodge Theater – This is the night that the WWE dedicated to enshrining past wrestlers into it’s Hall of Fame

Tickets go on Sale January 16th at All Live Nation outlets

Wrestlemania XXVI – March 28th 2010 – 3:30PM – University of Phoenix Stadium – Tickets on Sale at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

Black Eyed Peas – Jobing.com Arena March 31st at 7:30 PM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213532256319&index=1

Heart – Celebrity Theater – May 8 – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=719

Muse – April 9th, 2010 – US Airlines Arena At long last Muse is coming to Phoenix! Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the best rock acts today!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/16/muse-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre
For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Vampire Weekend – Marquee Theater – April, 13th 2010 – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show

Click here to purchase tickets for Vampire Weekend

Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal – Saturday – 04/24/10 8:00 PM Dodge Theatre

Tickets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415265

Carole King and James Taylor ‘Intimate and in the Round’ Trubadour Reunion Tour – Jobing.com Arena – May 19th at 7:30 PM – Tickets available at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nations’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416906

Leann Rimes – Celebrity Theater – July 17th – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=711

Popularity: 22% [?]

Lots going on this week!  Check out the fun stuff you have to choose from!

1) Monster Jam (Monster Trucks) – January 30th – Chase Field

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004335E19F5A60?artistid=807285&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=25

2) The Phoenix Symphony plays the music of Queen and Led Zeppelin – 8:00 PM -  January 29th – Dodge Theater -

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415230

3) Phoenix Coyotes – The Phoenix Coyotes are off to their best start in a LONG time. Residents of Phoenix have been waiting for the team to get good to go see them and that time is NOW! They are one of the biggest surprises in the league and one of the hottest teams in the league. Come on out and see what all the hype is all about!

Pick up your tickets today!

http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=56861

Also, keep an eye on this page:

http://coyotes.azvibe.com/20092010-phoenix-coyotes-ticketpromotional-schedule/

We’re going to post all the latest deals for tickets and other cool things.

4) Raven Event’s Little Black Dress Night – January 30th – Angels and Outlaws – Free

http://www.ravenevents.com/MonthlyEvents/01302010/

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=259607914183&index=1

5) Roka Akor Farmers Market – Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st)

http://twitpic.com/yzya5

6) ASU vs. U of A Hockey – Friday January 29th (7:30 PM) and Saturday January 30th (6:15 PM) Oceanside Arena – Tempe - The Battle of Arizona Continues at Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=270411412489&index=1

7) Riverdance – Orpheum Theater – January 26th through January 31st – The world famous Irish dancing show made famous by Michael Flatley, comes to Phoenix! According to the Riverdance website “Weaving ancient Celtic mythology and Irish history this section takes you through Riverdance in detail, revealing the meaning and motivation of each scene, its music and choreography.” http://www.ticketmaster.com/Orpheum-Theatre-tickets-Phoenix/venue/245983

8) La Boheme – Arizona Opera – Symphony Hall – January 29th – 31st – The Classic Opera comes to Symphony Hall

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Arizona-Opera-tickets/artist/803470

9) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM – On the Corner of Brown and 1st Street in Old Town (Across the Street from ‘The Mission’ and ‘The Carriage House’. http://arizonafarmersmarkets.com/pageScottsdaleOldtown/ScottsdaleOTsat.htm

10) Modified Arts: Looking Back on the Future – through February, 13 – To celebrate the new management of Modified Arts, they will be having a month long exhibition of some of the top contemporary artists that Phoenix has to offer. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228960494237&index=1

11) Olio Nuovo (New Oil) Festival - Queen Creek Olive Mill – Saturdays through February 21st – The Queen Creek Olive Mill will be celebrating the arrival of their ‘New Oil’ from their pressings during the fall of last year. They will be having lots of fun for all including live music, wine tasting, product tasting, and other specials. Best of all it’s Free!

http://arizonaoliveoil.com/upcoming-events/annual-olive-oil-festival-2/

12) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

13) MACFest – Every Saturday in January (excluding January 2) – Downtown Mesa on Main Street between Sirrine and Morris – This is a free, regularly held arts and culture festival in downtown Mesa featuring creations from local artists, food, and fun for the whole family.

14) Garrison Keillor – January 28th – Celebrity Theater

http://celebritytheatre.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1101&c=39&pg=

15) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

16) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM

18 dj’s, 2 Floors, Hosted Bar option

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=272575881611&index=1

17) Upcoming Events

Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! – Mesa Arts Center – February 6 – 7:30 PM

http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/performances/theatre/holbrook

The Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace – February 6 to March 28, 2010 – Open every Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 6 PM

http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/

Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest – February 13th – Chase Field – FREE – Arizona Diamondbacks fans will love the ability not only walk around on the Chase Field infield but they can also meet Diamondbacks coaches, players and even alumni.   All the details are in the link below!

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/fan_forum/fanfest.jsp

Sleeping Beauty – Ballet Arizona – Symphony Hall – February 11th to February 14th – Without a doubt Sleeping Beauty is one of the better Valentines Day presents around town.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Symphony-Hall-tickets-Phoenix/venue/246063

Madama Butterfly – Phoenix Opera – Orpheum Theater – February 12th & 14th – The Phoenix Opera’s Season continues with their production of Madama Butterfly

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Madama-Butterfly-tickets/artist/804004

Tony and Tina’s Wedding – March 23rd to March 28th – Chandler Center for the Arts – One of the best theater experiences that YOU participate in. Comes with dinner and a champagne toast.

http://www.tonylovestina.com/shows_tony_tina_wedding_1.cfm?eid=80

WM Phoenix Open – February 22nd – February 28th TPC Scottsdale – One of the best sporting and entertainment events on the social calendar this year. By day, its a tremendous event that is unparalleled in golf….or pro sports for that matter. By night its one of the biggest parties and places that you must see or be seen at.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/FBR-OpenPGA-Tour-Event-tickets/artist/1095166?camefrom=[=CAMEFROM=]&brand=tm&tm_link=tm_sports_rc_name12

Harlem Globetrotters – Jobing.com Arena- Friday March 5th at 7:00PM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207818966064&index=1

Harlem Globetrotters – Tour of Arizona

Prescott – March 4th | Glendale – March 5th | Phoenix – March 6th (two shows) | Tucson – March 7th

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/schedule/tix/?location=az

Group tickets – For people who purchase over 10 tickets, they can get their choice of these KILLER benefits:

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/groups/

6th Annual Make a Wish foundation ‘Walk for Wishes pancakes and pajamas’ - March 13th – Tempe Kiwanis Park – 5K Walk, Run, and 1 mile family fun walk – Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation

http://walkforwishesarizona.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330043

Scottsdale Arts Festival – March 12, 13, and 14 – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall

Details:

http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php

Professional Bull Riding – March 13th and 14th – Jobing.com Arena

Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/400034

Vip Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=826908

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197498279922&index=1

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315657440653&index=1

The Arizona Wing Proudly Presents ‘A Night in the 40’s’ - March 20th – Falcon Field Airport
Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing – One of the biggest swing dancing events takes place at the Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. It’s going to be a huge event that is attended by swing dancing fans as well as people who just want to get out and have fun.

Tickets and more info:

http://www.bigbanddance.com/

18) Scottsdale Art Walk – Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM – FREE – Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com/

19) Phoenix Suns – The new season is in full swing and they’re off to an AMAZING start! Catch all the action courtside!

Tickets: http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

20) Black Pearl Poetry – Tempe – Thursdays – MADCAP Theaters – $5 Adults $3 Students (no matter what age) – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM – A poetry open mic night right in downtown Tempe! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=416588935283&index=1

21) Market on Mill – Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses. http://marketonmill.org/

22) Mill Ave Farmers Market – 6th St. Park in Downtown Tempe – Sunday http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196991538256&index=1

23) Yoga in the Park – Every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM the Biltmore Fashion Park will host a free yoga session for all. If you do not own a yoga mat, one will be provided for you.

24) Walk in Wednesdays (Open Mic Night) Tempe Center for the Arts – Every Wednesday night – 6:30-11PM – The Lounge at the Tempe Center for the Arts – Check out some of the area’s up and coming artists in a spectacular setting.

http://www.tempe.gov/TCA/wiw.htm

25) ASU Basketball Teams – The ASU Sundevils Mens’ and Womens Basketball season is underway! Go and see your ASU Sundevils as they take on the best of the best in the NCAA. This week ASU and University of Arizona meet

Men’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/asu-m-baskbl-body.html

Women’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/asu-w-baskbl-body.html

26) Chinese Lantern Festival – Friday January 29th – Downtown Phoenix Public Market -14 E. Pierce / 721 N. Central – Bring a paper lantern to hang (or float on our new “lake”) in celebration of friends and community. The beauty starts at 5pm!

21.5)

Concerts

New to the Concert Calendar this week:

Shows off on the horizon:

Five Finger Death Punch w/ Shadows Fall, Throwdown, 2 Cents – Marquee Theatre, Tempe- January 28th – 5:30 PM – All Ages Show

Purchase Tickets Here for Five Finger Death Punch

AFI w/ Audra, Ceremony – Saturday, January 30 – Marquee Theatre, Tempe – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show

Purchase Tickets for AFI

New Found Glory – January 30th – Marquee Theater – Tempe

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/09/new-found-glorys-10th-anniversary-tour-is-coming-to-tempe/

Legendary Pianist George Winston – Mesa Arts Center – February 5th – 7:30 PM

http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/performances/music/georgewinston

GABRIEL IGLESIAS THE FLUFFY SHOP TOUR – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

G Love & Special Sauce with guests Redeye Empire - Marquee Theater – February 11, 2010 – 7:30 PM

Comedian Martin Lawrence – In a rare standup performance – Dodge Theater – February, 13th

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/07/martin-lawrence-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Pink Floyd Laserspectacular – Dodge Theater – February 12th 7:30 PM – Tickets on Sale Friday January 15th at Noon at all Live Nation outlets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/417030

Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx – Celebrity Theater – February 14th – 7:30 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=717

Alice in Chains – February 17th Dodge Theater:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/11/30/alice-in-chains-to-play-phoenix/

Henry Rollins – Frequent Flyer Tour (an evening of spoken word) – Marquee Theater - February 18, 2010

Mariah Carey – Feb 20th – 8PM – Dodge Theater

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/17/mariah-carey-is-coming-to-town/

Bon Jovi – February 24th, 2010 – Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale this Monday at 10AM at all Ticketmaster Outlets. Click this link for more info.

Ticketmaster link:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00434EF0965A24?artistid=734608&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=tm&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_ef6gs982zd

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=314782615014&ref=mf

Dick Dale – Rhythm Room -March 7th

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Dick-Dale-tickets/artist/734857

Chelsea Handler – 2010 Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour – Dodge Theater – March 11th – 8:00 PM – Tickets go on sale Friday January 15th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nation’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416822

WWE Hall of Fame Night - March 27th – Dodge Theater – This is the night that the WWE dedicated to enshrining past wrestlers into it’s Hall of Fame

Tickets go on Sale January 16th at All Live Nation outlets

Wrestlemania XXVI – March 28th 2010 – 3:30PM – University of Phoenix Stadium – Tickets on Sale at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

Black Eyed Peas – Jobing.com Arena March 31st at 7:30 PM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213532256319&index=1

Heart – Celebrity Theater – May 8 – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=719

Muse – April 9th, 2010 – US Airlines Arena At long last Muse is coming to Phoenix! Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the best rock acts today!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/16/muse-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre
For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Vampire Weekend – Marquee Theater – April, 13th 2010 – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show

Click here to purchase tickets for Vampire Weekend

Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal – Saturday – 04/24/10 8:00 PM Dodge Theatre

Tickets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415265

Carole King and James Taylor ‘Intimate and in the Round’ Trubadour Reunion Tour – Jobing.com Arena – May 19th at 7:30 PM – Tickets available at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nations’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416906

Leann Rimes – Celebrity Theater – July 17th – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=711

Popularity: 32% [?]

Wow. As soon as the holidays are over with, the event calendar has just EXPLODED with amazing things to do! Make sure you read everything! Make sure you check out the events and concert calendar as there’s TONS of great artists and events coming to town.

1) Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction – January 18th through the 24th – Westworld – Scottsdale, AZ

The World’s most popular auto auction is back again and this year looks to be even better than the last. Even if you aren’t a car buff, the Barrett Jackson auction has been known to make a car fan out of the least likely of people (ed. note – Myself included). There’s lots to see, do and experience as the auction takes over just about every free space of the Westworld grounds. The Barrett-Jackson Auction is one of those ‘must-experience’ events for every resident of Phoenix as well as car fans.

Tickets:

https://t1.clicknprint.com/tix/SilverStream/Pages/pgIndex.html?siteID=201

2) ASU Basketball Teams – The ASU Sundevils Mens’ and Womens Basketball season is underway! Go and see your ASU Sundevils as they take on the best of the best in the NCAA.  This week ASU and University of Arizona meet

Men’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/asu-m-baskbl-body.html

Women’s Basketball info and schedule:

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/asu-w-baskbl-body.html

3) Phoenix Coyotes – The Phoenix Coyotes are off to their best start in a LONG time. Residents of Phoenix have been waiting for the team to get good to go see them and that time is NOW! They are one of the biggest surprises in the league and one of the hottest teams in the league. Come on out and see what all the hype is all about!

Pick up your tickets today!

http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=56861

Also, keep an eye on this page:

http://coyotes.azvibe.com/20092010-phoenix-coyotes-ticketpromotional-schedule/

We’re going to post all the latest deals for tickets and other cool things.

4) Third Annunal Phoenix Fear Film Festival – MADCAP Theaters – Tempe – January 23rd – Noon to 1 AM -This year’s edition of the Phoenix Fear Festival aims to be the best one yet. Five films, eleven shorts of the best in Horror from around the world. If you’re a horror fan, this is an event you don’t want to miss!!!

Tickets $10 Advance – $20 Day of show – $35 VIP

http://www.phxfearfilmfestival.com/

5) Phoenix Suns – The new season is in full swing and they’re off to an AMAZING start! Catch all the action courtside!

Tickets: http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

6) Black Carl – Rhythm Room – Thursday January 21st – The Editor’s favorite local  band is playing tonight.  Check this band out as they are a GREAT live band!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=455574165120&index=1

7) Riverdance – Orpheum Theater – January 26th through January 31st – The world famous Irish dancing show made famous by Michael Flatley, comes to Phoenix! According to the Riverdance website “Weaving ancient Celtic mythology and Irish history this section takes you through Riverdance in detail, revealing the meaning and motivation of each scene, its music and choreography.” http://www.ticketmaster.com/Orpheum-Theatre-tickets-Phoenix/venue/245983

8) Tim Reynolds & Tr3 – Rhythm Room – January 26th – 8:00 PM – The some time collaborator with Dave Matthews and the Dave Matthews band brings his amazing guitar music

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Rhythm-Room-tickets-Phoenix/venue/246011

9) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM – On the Corner of Brown and 1st Street in Old Town (Across the Street from ‘The Mission’ and ‘The Carriage House’. http://arizonafarmersmarkets.com/pageScottsdaleOldtown/ScottsdaleOTsat.htm

10) Modified Arts: Looking Back on the Future – through February, 13 -  To celebrate the new management of Modified Arts, they will be having a month long exhibition of some of the top contemporary artists that Phoenix has to offer. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228960494237&index=1

11) Olio Nuovo (New Oil) Festival - Queen Creek Olive Mill – Saturdays through February 21st – The Queen Creek Olive Mill will be celebrating the arrival of their ‘New Oil’ from their pressings during the fall of last year. They will be having lots of fun for all including live music, wine tasting, product tasting, and other specials. Best of all it’s Free!

http://arizonaoliveoil.com/upcoming-events/annual-olive-oil-festival-2/

12) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

13) MACFest – Every Saturday in January (excluding January 2) – Downtown Mesa on Main Street between Sirrine and Morris – This is a free, regularly held arts and culture festival in downtown Mesa featuring creations from local artists, food, and fun for the whole family.

14)Hunting Dinosaurs – Paul Sereno – Mesa Arts Center – January 27th – The man who is called the modern day Indiana Jones comes to the Mesa Arts Center for an evening of what it’s like being a paleontologist and the adventures he has!

http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/performances/natlgeographic/sereno

15) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

16) FUSE – Bar Smith – Friday Nights – $5 – Bar Smith – Downtown Phoenix – 10PM – 2 AM

FUSE has some great things cooked up for New Years Eve! Don’t miss out on the fun!

18 dj’s, 2 Floors, Hosted Bar option

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261119454556&index=1

17) Upcoming Events

Garrison Keillor – January 28th – Celebrity Theater

http://celebritytheatre.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1101&c=39&pg=

La Boheme – Arizona Opera – Symphony Hall – January 29th – 31st – The Classic Opera comes to Symphony Hall

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Arizona-Opera-tickets/artist/803470

Monster Jam (Monster Trucks) – January 30th – Chase Field:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004335E19F5A60?artistid=807285&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=25

Raven Event’s Little Black Dress Night – January 30th – Angels and Outlaws – Free

http://www.ravenevents.com/MonthlyEvents/01302010/

Roka Akor Farmers Market – Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st)

http://twitpic.com/yzya5

Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! – Mesa Arts Center – February 6 – 7:30 PM

http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/performances/theatre/holbrook

The Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace – February 6 to March 28, 2010 – Open every Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 6 PM

http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/

Sleeping Beauty – Ballet Arizona – Symphony Hall – February 11th to February 14th – Without a doubt Sleeping Beauty is one of the better Valentines Day presents around town.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Symphony-Hall-tickets-Phoenix/venue/246063

Madama Butterfly – Phoenix Opera – Orpheum Theater – February 12th & 14th -  The Phoenix Opera’s Season continues with their production of Madama Butterfly

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Madama-Butterfly-tickets/artist/804004

Tony and Tina’s Wedding – March 23rd to March 28th – Chandler Center for the Arts – One of the best theater experiences that YOU participate in.  Comes with dinner and a champagne toast.

http://www.tonylovestina.com/shows_tony_tina_wedding_1.cfm?eid=80

WM Phoenix Open – February 22nd – February 28th TPC Scottsdale – One of the best sporting and entertainment events on the social calendar this year. By day, its a tremendous event that is unparalleled in golf….or pro sports for that matter. By night its one of the biggest parties and places that you must see or be seen at.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/FBR-OpenPGA-Tour-Event-tickets/artist/1095166?camefrom=[=CAMEFROM=]&brand=tm&tm_link=tm_sports_rc_name12

Harlem Globetrotters – Jobing.com Arena- Friday March 5th at 7:00PM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207818966064&index=1

Harlem Globetrotters – Tour of Arizona

Prescott – March 4th | Glendale – March 5th | Phoenix – March 6th (two shows) | Tucson – March 7th

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/schedule/tix/?location=az

Group tickets – For people who purchase over 10 tickets, they can get their choice of these KILLER benefits:

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/groups/

6th Annual Make a Wish foundation ‘Walk for Wishes pancakes and pajamas’ - March 13th – Tempe Kiwanis Park – 5K Walk, Run, and 1 mile family fun walk – Proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation

http://walkforwishesarizona.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=330043

Scottsdale Arts Festival – March 12, 13, and 14 – Scottsdale Civic Center Mall

Details:

http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php

Professional Bull Riding – March 13th and 14th – Jobing.com Arena

Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/400034

Vip Tickets:

http://www.teampbr.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=826908

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197498279922&index=1

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315657440653&index=1

The Arizona Wing Proudly Presents ‘A Night in the 40’s’ - One of the biggest swing dancing events takes place at the Falcon Field Airport in Mesa.  It’s going to be a huge event that is attended by swing dancing fans as well as people who just want to get out and have fun.

Tickets and more info:

http://www.bigbanddance.com/

18) Scottsdale Art Walk – Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM – FREE – Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com/

19) You have probably heard by now that the long running Shake! is no more. DJ William Fucking Reed just announced what the new incarnation of Shake is going to be:

“Shake! has moved and is no longer @ Rogue Bar. Starting Saturday Nov 7 Shake! is teaming up with Faux Show to present Cheap Thrills every week @ Black Forest Mill 4900 E Indian School Rd. Spread it.” (From his Facebook Page)

20) Black Pearl Poetry – Tempe – Thursdays – MADCAP Theaters – $5 Adults $3 Students (no matter what age) – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM – A poetry open mic night right in downtown Tempe! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=416588935283&index=1

21) Market on Mill – Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses. http://marketonmill.org/

22) Mill Ave Farmers Market – 6th St. Park in Downtown Tempe – Sunday http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196991538256&index=1

23) Yoga in the Park – Every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM the Biltmore Fashion Park will host a free yoga session for all. If you do not own a yoga mat, one will be provided for you.

24) Walk in Wednesdays (Open Mic Night) Tempe Center for the Arts – Every Wednesday night – 6:30-11PM – The Lounge at the Tempe Center for the Arts – Check out some of the area’s up and coming artists in a spectacular setting.

http://www.tempe.gov/TCA/wiw.htm

21.5)

Concerts

New to the Concert Calendar this week:

Carole King and James Taylor ‘Intimate and in the Round’ Trubadour Reunion Tour – Jobing.com Arena – May 19th at 7:30 PM – Tickets on sale January 25th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nations’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416906

Dick Dale – Rhythm Room -March 7th

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Dick-Dale-tickets/artist/734857

Shows off on the horizon:

Five Finger Death Punch w/ Shadows Fall, Throwdown, 2 Cents – Marquee Theatre, Tempe- January 28th – 5:30 PM – All Ages Show

Purchase Tickets Here for Five Finger Death Punch

AFI w/ Audra, Ceremony – Saturday, January 30 – Marquee Theatre, Tempe – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show

Purchase Tickets for AFI

New Found Glory – January 30th – Marquee Theater – Tempe

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/09/new-found-glorys-10th-anniversary-tour-is-coming-to-tempe/

Legendary Pianist George Winston – Mesa Arts Center – February 5th – 7:30 PM

http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/performances/music/georgewinston

GABRIEL IGLESIAS THE FLUFFY SHOP TOUR – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

G Love & Special Sauce with guests Redeye Empire - Marquee Theater – February 11, 2010 – 7:30 PM

Comedian Martin Lawrence – In a rare standup performance – Dodge Theater – February, 13th

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2010/01/07/martin-lawrence-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Pink Floyd Laserspectacular – Dodge Theater – February 12th 7:30 PM – Tickets on Sale Friday January 15th at Noon at all Live Nation outlets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/417030

Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx – Celebrity Theater – February 14th – 7:30 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=717

Alice in Chains – February 17th Dodge Theater:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/11/30/alice-in-chains-to-play-phoenix/

Henry Rollins – Frequent Flyer Tour (an evening of spoken word) – Marquee Theater - February 18, 2010

Mariah Carey – Feb 20th – 8PM – Dodge Theater

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/17/mariah-carey-is-coming-to-town/

Bon Jovi – February 24th, 2010 – Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale this Monday at 10AM at all Ticketmaster Outlets. Click this link for more info.

Ticketmaster link:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00434EF0965A24?artistid=734608&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=tm&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_ef6gs982zd

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=314782615014&ref=mf

Chelsea Handler – 2010 Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour – Dodge Theater – March 11th – 8:00 PM – Tickets go on sale Friday January 15th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and at Live Nation’s website:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/416822

WWE Hall of Fame Night - March 27th – Dodge Theater – This is the night that the WWE dedicated to enshrining past wrestlers into it’s Hall of Fame

Tickets go on Sale January 16th at All Live Nation outlets

Wrestlemania XXVI – March 28th 2010 – 3:30PM – University of Phoenix Stadium – Tickets on Sale at all Ticketmaster Outlets and Ticketmaster.com.

Black Eyed Peas – Jobing.com Arena March 31st at 7:30 PM

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213532256319&index=1

Heart – Celebrity Theater – May 8 – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=719

Muse – April 9th, 2010 – US Airlines Arena At long last Muse is coming to Phoenix! Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the best rock acts today!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/12/16/muse-is-coming-to-phoenix/

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre
For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Vampire Weekend – Marquee Theater – April, 13th 2010 – 7:00 PM – All Ages Show

Click here to purchase tickets for Vampire Weekend

Cheech and Chong - Get It Legal – Saturday – 04/24/10 8:00 PM Dodge Theatre

Tickets:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/415265

Leann Rimes – Celebrity Theater – July 17th – 8:00 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=711

Popularity: 58% [?]

1) Coyotes ‘Welcome Back Whiteout’ home opener – Tickets only $15/$25!! -- As a thanks to Coyotes fans, the Phoenix Coyotes will be selling tickets for their October 10th Home Opener with the Columbus Blue Jackets for $25 for all lower bowl seats and $15 for all upper bowl seats.

TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!!!

The game will be on AZ TV (in HD on Cox and the over the air AZ-TV channel).

2) Oktoberfest -- You went to the other ‘Oktoberfest’ last weekend and saw that anything resembling the German festival was pushed back to the far reaches of the Tempe Beach Park. Well, now is your chance this Saturday to see what a real Oktoberfest is like. The Fun happens this Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM at Margaret T. Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix.

http://www.phoenixoktoberfest.com/

3) ASU Football Team heads off to the palouse to take on Washington State University in Pullman. Kickoff is at 2:00 PM Arizona Time and the game will not be shown on Television at all thanks in part to WSU having one of the worst records this and last season.

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100509aaa.html

4)FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

With this week’s FUSE, they are celebrating their 1st anniversary of throwing down great beats at Bar Smith. The masterminds behind FUSE have pretty much owned Friday night in Downtown Phoenix for the majority of the year. Come see why this is one of the best events around town.

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171161637782

5) Tour de Fat -- This yearly event is put on by the New Belgium Brewing company to promote the use of the bicycle as an alternate means of transportation. The festivities start of with an amazing parade of bicycles and ends up with a tremendous festival for all to attend. I went to this last year and had a BLAST.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=94499676328&ref=mf

6) Movies in the Park at the Biltmore Fashion Park -- We posted the Spring edition of this movie series at the Biltmore Fashion Park and it looks like they’re continuing it this fall. Movies in the Park is a weekly outdoor movie series

Here’s the schedule:

October 9- Sabrina
October 16- Pretty in Pink
October 23- When Harry Met Sally
October 30- The Birds
November 6- West Side Story
November 13- Diamonds Are Forever
November 20- The Graduate
November 27- Funny Girl
December 4- White Christmas
December 11- Elf

http://www.shopbiltmore.com/events.asp?id=15633

7) The Nest Haunted House -- I went to check this out last night and was pretty blown away by not only how big it was but how the haunted house challenged all of your senses. The NEST is in Avondale and is worth the drive for those of you in the East Valley. This is one of the biggest and best of the Haunted Houses in Arizona, if not the West Coast.

We will have a full review of the haunted house next week.

For more information and directions, please refer to the Nest’s website:

http://www.frightened.com/

8) Taste of the Town -- Oct 9th -- Scottsdale Waterfront -- This fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association is one of the biggest food and wine tasting events in the area!

http://www.tasteofthetownscottsdale.com/index.html

9) The Arizona Cardinals are back in action after a VERY early bye week against the Houston Texans. Tickets are almost sold out so don’t miss your chance to join the Sea of Red:

http://www.azcardinals.com/

10) Frank Caliendo -- Dodge Theatre -- All Ages -- Saturday 10/10/2009 -- 8:30 PM

11) Bob Saget -- Celebrity Theater -- October 9th -- Show starts at 8:00 PM

12) Little Feat at the Martini Ranch – Saturday, October 10 at 8:00PM

13) Children Of Bodom w/ Austrain Death Machine, Black Dahlia Murder, SkeletonWitch -- October 12, 2009 -- Marquee Theatre

14) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

15) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

16) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday http://www.smoca.org/

17) Upcoming Event Tickets

The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd. Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT

18) Arizona Fetish Ball -- October 10th -- 8 PM -- Venue of Scottsdale

19) The Subdudes -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 at THE RHYTHM ROOM

20) The Ghosts of Phoenix Tour - Haunted Houses not doin’ it for ya? How about touring one of the most haunted Hotels in America? On this tour you get get a guided tour of the public and non-public part of the hotel. Perfect for Halloween!

http://www.ghostsofphoenix.com/

21) International Horror & Sci Fi Film Festival Opening Night -- To mark the opening of the International Horror & Sci Fi Film Festival, there will be a screening of the Sci-Fi Classic ‘Starship Troopers’ at the Madcap Theaters in Tempe. Actor Casper Van Dien, who played Johnny Rico, will make an appearance at the screening.

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149667145255&ref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147994277959&ref=ts

22) Phoenix Suns -- Their pre-season roster is in full swing! Catch all the action courtside! Tickets:

http://www.nba.com/suns/tickets/arena.html

23) The Editor’s Favorite local band, Black Carl, will be playing this week in the following locations:

Oct 9 2009 -- 8:00P -Martini Ranch -- $5
Oct 10 2009 -- 8:00P -- The Yucca Tap Room w/ Fishbone and What Laura -- $3

24) Market on Mill -- Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity.  Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses.

http://marketonmill.org/

21.5)

Concerts

Tickets on Sale this week:

Puscifer: TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9! -- Featuring Maynard James Keenan of TOOL -- TWO SHOWS -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 at Orpheum Theatre -- *** A limited number of $44 tickets are available to fans who would like to attend both shows. ***

Shows off on the horizon:

Rodney Carrington -- 18+ -- Friday -- 10/16/09 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks ad ‘Teen Angel’ -- October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater

ROCKTOBER CONCERT -- Featuring Ratt, Dokken and Great White. 5p. Gates open at 4p. $35 tickets-redeem stub for $10. Go to www.cliffcastlecasino.net for more info and a linek to purchase tickets at www.ticketforce.com or purchase tickets at the Castle Club. Call 928-567-7999 for more info.

U2’s 360 Tour -- Tuesday 10/20/09 -- Time TBD -- University of Phoenix Stadium

- John Prine -- 11/20/2009 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

Adrian Belew -- TICKETS ON SALE NOW! -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 -- THE RHYTHM ROOM -- Tickets: $28

Steely Dan -- October 27th -- Dodge Theater

Rob Zombie: Starts his Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Tour in Phoenix on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 at Dodge Theatre (with special guest Nekromantix)!

- Tickets for all Arizona State Fair Concerts are on sale now. All shows are at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Concerts include:

11/03/09 David Cook
10/22/09 The Black Crowes
10/18/09 Stone Temple Pilots
10/17/09 Bob Dylan
10/23/09 Abba The Tour
11/07/09 Kelly Clarkson

KISS - The Hottest Band in the World is coming to Phoenix on December 1st!

Details:

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/09/24/kiss-brings-their-alive-35-tour-to-the-jobing-com-arena/

VIP tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/kiss?ac_link=kiss09_local_spotlight&spotlight_ren_od=1&tm_link=tm_homeA_4_f1

Regular Tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004330A7BD4CC4?artistid=735455&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

- Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Sunday, December 6 -- Two performances at 3:00 p.m. (link to purchase tickets for the 3PM show) and 8:00 p.m.(Link to purchase tickets for the 8PM show) -- Jobing.com Arena. Tickets on Sale Now at all Live Nation Outlets and at Live Nation.com.

Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 7th Annual Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza -- Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. -- Dodge Theater --

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Dodge Theatre Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Joel McHale -- Thursday December 31, 2009 -- Dodge Theater -- 8:00 PM

Mark Knopfler: SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010 at Dodge Theatre
For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Popularity: 76% [?]

It’s Labor Day weekend and there’s TONS to do!  Let’s get it started!

1) First Friday — It’s that time of the month where the artists of Phoenix open their doors to the public.   Since First Friday is one of the coolest and greatest cultural events that Phoenix has to offer it’s a must see event!  Check out the pictures on our Facebook Fan Page for but a small sample of the goings on.

http://www.rooseveltrow.org/first_fridays.html

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119749753741

Look out for the Arizona Derby Dames who will be having a Bake Sale in the Roosevelt Row area:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130612281535

2) Final Adult Swim of the season -- September 6th -- Wyndham Hotel - 2 PM to 10 PM -- GUEST DJS — PINKY RING DJS + WILLIAM REED, JARED ALAN AND SEAN WATSON. Last chance to get in on the fun until next summer!

For you Facebook types….

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126596709322

3) The 2009 ASU Football season is finally underway!!! The Sun Devils host the Idaho State Bengals at Sun Devil Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM and will be carried live on FSN AZ.

http://thesundevils.cstv.com/gameday/index.html

4) Phoenix Mercury Special Event - Six time olympian Jackie-Joyner Kersee  will be honored before the Phoenix Mercury game on Saturday September 5th as part of the Mercury’s Women of Inspiration night campaign.

http://www.wnba.com/mercury/

For you Facebook types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139217251184

5)  Black Carl -- Yucca Tap Room -- FREE -- The Editor’s favorite local band is back from their recent tour of California and they are appearing Saturday in Tempe at the Yucca Tap Room.  If you haven’t had a chance to see them live, do it.  They put on a great show.  According to the band, they should be on stage around 10:30 PM.

For you Facebook Types….

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145656168689

6) Hell City Tattoo Fest - The Biltmore Resort & Spa -- This Friday -- Sunday -- America’s Favorite Tattoo Festival is returning to Phoenix, AZ! The Hell City Tattoo Fest 8 “Tattoo Vacation” will take place Sept 4th -6th at the Biltmore Resort & Spa in downtown Phoenix, Arizona over Labor Day Weekend. Without a doubt, this year’s festival is tattoo history in the making! Don’t miss this one of a kind tattoo vacation!

http://hellcity.com/

http://www.hellcity.com/TICKETS-ADVERTISING/HELL-CITY-TATTOO-CONVENTION-PRESALE-TICKETS.html

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=94111402678

7) Fundraiser for the United Blood Services at the D-Backs Game -- Help out the United Blood Services by purchasing specially priced tickets from the Diamondbacks for the Monday September 7th game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Tickets are only $15 and $5 of ticket price will benefit the United Blood Services.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113909492242

8) Raven’s B2B Networking Mixer -Un Bacio -- This is THE best event to mix, mingle, network and socialize! We provide a comfortable, inviting environment openly welcoming all with an entrepreneurial spirit! Bring plenty of business cards and get ready to meet with some of the Valley’s most enterprising, successful business owners and professionals in an informal, open forum. The B2B Networking Mixer is a popular event that takes place every 2nd Thursday of each month and brings in about 400 guests. Each month we promote and feature a business or organization that becomes the focal point prior to and during each mixer. Although this event is held in a fun, upbeat atmosphere, make no mistake about it, in attendance are like-minded individuals who are there to exchange ideas, get referrals, make beneficial introductions and seek out serious business connections.

http://www.ravenevents.com/MonthlyEvents/09102009/

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146741458133

9) The Mars Volta: Saturday -- 09/05/09 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

For you Facebook Types….

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117674327090

10) Nickelback -- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 at JOBING.COM ARENA with special guests HINDER, PAPA ROACH and SAVING ABEL

11) Head out for a bike ride. The temperatures are finally sinking below triple digits meaning it’s time to head back outside!!!

12) F@#K MICKEY MOUSE -- MADCAP Theater -- $10 -- Midnite Movie Mamacita brings World-renowned film scholar and animation expert DENNIS NYBACK to MADCAP Theaters to reveal the scandalous truth about Walt Disney’s influence on the cartoon world.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134250571986

13) FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

For you Facebook Types:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157337832574

14) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

15) Lynyrd Skynyrd -- Wednesday September 9th at 8 PM

http://www.celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=656

16) Salt River Tubing -- It’s getting into the triple digits again so that must mean that it’s that time of year to start floating down the Salt River.

http://www.saltrivertubing.com/

17) 18) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon.

http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

19) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday

http://www.smoca.org/

21) Upcoming Event Tickets: AVP Crocs Tour/Pro Beach Volleyball Returns to the Westgate City Center -- The best beach Volleyball players in the world will decend upon the Westgate City Center for the final stop of the season of the AVP tour.

The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd.  Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT

22) 

21.5) Concerts

Tickets on Sale this week:

Jamie Foxx: TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 AT 10AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 at DODGE THEATRE

The Subdudes: TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 AT 10AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 at THE RHYTHM ROOM

Shows off on the horizon:

Arizona Fall Frenzy -- The first festival of the season is just around the corner. Get your tickets now for the Arizona Fall Frenzy.

http://www.arizonafallfrenzy.com/

CHICK COREA, STANLEY CLARKE & LENNY WHITE -- ORPHEUM THEATRE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

P!nk -- Sunday September 20th at 7:30 PM -- Jobing.com Arena

Chickenfoot -- Wednesday September 23rd at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

David Cross at the Orpheum Theater – Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30PM

BonTaj Roulet: Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal -- Thursday September 24th -- 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater

The Australian Pink Floyd Show — Friday, September 25th at 8:00 PM — Dodge Theater — Tickets on Sale Monday August 3rd at 10 AM

Star Wars: In Concert — October 4th — Jobing.com Arena — Two shows — 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

The Music Of The Doors -- Featuring Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger along with The Phoenix Symphony -- Thursday -- 10/08/09 -- at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theatre

Little Feat at the Martini Ranch – Saturday, October 10 at 8:00PM

Frank Caliendo -- Dodge Theatre -- All Ages -- Saturday 10/10/2009 -- 8:30 PM

Children Of Bodom w/ Austrain Death Machine, Black Dahlia Murder, SkeletonWitch -- October 12, 2009 -- Marquee Theatre

Rodney Carrington -- 18+ -- Friday -- 10/16/09 -- 8:00 PM -- Dodge Theatre

The National Touring Production of ‘Grease’ starring ‘American Idol’ winner Taylor Hicks ad ‘Teen Angel’ -- October 20 through October 25th at the Dodge Theater

U2’s 360 Tour -- Tuesday 10/20/09 -- Time TBD -- University of Phoenix Stadium

Adrian Belew -- TICKETS ON SALE NOW! -- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 -- THE RHYTHM ROOM -- Tickets: $28

Popularity: 97% [?]

First off don’t forget to check out our new ‘Things to do to beat the heat’ feature! Some great ideas to get out of the triple digit temperatures!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/05/20/fun-things-to-do-to-beat-the-heat/

1) This Saturday at the Arizona Diamondbacks game there will be a post game concert with Lifehouse right on the field.  The Diamondbacks have somewhat of a secret promotion for the concert. If you purchase tickets to the game and concert, using the link below to Sat’s game the first 50 people will get VIP passes to Lifehouse concert!

http://bit.ly/13emyl

ID: twitter

Password: dbacks

2) Arizona Diamondbacks -- Chase Field -- That’s right folks! Another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball is underway! Their current homestand goes through this Sunday.  Come and see your Diamondbacks take on some of the best teams in the league and battle their way to the playoffs! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=ari

3) The Phoenix Mercury begins a new season on the 6th and they are poised to make a championship run!  Don’t miss all the action this season as your Phoenix Mercury take on the WNBA’s best!  The Phoenix Mercury are quietly becoming the hottest ticket in town this summer!!!

http://www.wnba.com/mercury/schedule/

4) Dub Auto Show -- Featuring Ice Cube in Concert -- 4 to 9 PM -- Saturday June 13 -- Phoenix Convention Center -- The top cars and vendors in the custom auto field will be at the Phoenix Convention Center showin’ their stuff off.

Tickets:

http://www.dubshowtour.com/

5) This weekend marks the grand opening of the Madcap Theaters in Tempe just off of Mill Ave.  For their opening weekend of June 12th and 13, all events will be free of charge (on a first come, first served basis).  Check out the newest contribution to the Arts Community during this Grand Opening weekend.

For More information please refer to the Madcap Theaters site:

http://madcaptheaters.com/

6) George Lopez -- Friday and Saturday 6/12 and 6/13 -- Dodge Theater -- Don’t miss this chance to see one of the funniest comedians on tour today.  George Lopez brings his unique brand of comedy to the Dodge Theater for two shows.  Don’t miss it!

Tickets for Friday’s Show:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/403812/

Ticket’s for Saturday’s Show:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/403815/

7) FUSE -- Bar Smith -- Friday Nights -- $5 -- Bar Smith -- Downtown Phoenix -- 10PM -- 2 AM

8) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2008/10/27/review-shake-the-rogue-saturday-october-25th/

9) Destination Saturday Pool Party at the Mondrian Hotel -- Noon to 6 Every Saturday.  The party not to miss continues every Saturday afternoon at the Mondrian!

10) Salt River Tubing -- It’s getting into the triple digits again so that must mean that it’s that time of year to start floating down the Salt River.  It’s Pirate Day Saturday!

http://www.saltrivertubing.com/

11)  Garden Flashlight Shows -- Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August -- Desert Botanical Gardens -- $7.50 -- $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)

http://dbg.org/index.php/about/news/flashlightours

12) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon.

http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/

13) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday

http://www.smoca.org/

14) Seeing how this is probably one of the last few opportunities to be able to hike in the middle of the day for quite some time, we have put together a resource for hiking not only in the City limits of Phoenix but for Hiking all around the State of Arizona.

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/06/10/last-minute-hikes-around-phoenix-and-arizona-before-the-triple-digit-weather-season/

15) Movies under the Stars -- WaterDance Film Festival -- Every Friday Through June at the Westgate City Center in Glendale -- 8:00 PM -- Free -- See the link below for more information.

http://www.azvibe.com/phoenix-entertainment/2009/04/23/westgate-city-center-hosts-the-first-annual-waterdance-film-festival/

16) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! -- After the Phoenix Fire Department pretty much shut them down last summer (500 people in a 50 person capacity pool will do that), the masterminds behind Star Swim are back for another summer. The party has moved to the Wyndham Hotel’s Pool and is sure to be another great classic party.

This weekend features the editor’s Favorite band, Black Carl so do not miss this edition of Star Swim.

For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:

http://www.starswimphx.com

Tickets on sale this week:

Lisa Lampenelli -- Dubbed the Queen of Mean for a reason -- Most noted for her Comedy Central celebrity roasts she puts on one amazing and memorable show while offending just about everyone possible.  Don’t beleive me?  I’ll let the videos do the talking.  Be warned, this is NSFW and not even remotely Politically Correct.

Tickets can be purchased here starting Friday 6/12 at 10 AM:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/409392

Popularity: 30% [?]

1) Backyard at the Mission – Scottsdale

The number 1 thing to do this weekend is the new outdoor patio bar behind the Mission in Old Town Scottsdale.  The Mission has been getting nothing but RAVE reviews across the board and is soon to become the latest new restaurant to become a classic.  Come relax at a great outdoors bar that is destined to become a classic.

http://www.themissionaz.com

2) Spring Training for the 2009 season is underway!  At many places around the valley, Major League baseball has begun spring training for the new season.  Check the link below for teams, games, times, and prices in your area!

http://www.cactusleague.com/

3) Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – The Venue – Scottsdale – One of the most popular Swing Bands in the Modern era is coming to the Venue of Scottsdale Friday night!  Check them out!

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00423005CD8FDD?artistid=798111&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

4) G Love and Special Sauce

http://www.luckymanonline.com/EventDetail.aspx?eventID=2227

5) Ear Candy Benefit at the Phoenix Roadrunners Hockey game and post game concert featuring Black Carl – Ear Candy has a great fundraiser going on at the Saturday Phoenix Roadrunners Hockey game.  Purchase a ticket through the Ear Candy Website (Link and instructions below) and you will help them out with their fundraising efforts.  There will be a post game concert (also benefiting Ear Candy) that will include one of Phoenix’s best bands, Black Carl.

Now remember use the code EAR CANDY when purchasing tickets or else Ear Candy doesn’t benefit.

http://www.earcandycharity.org/Event.aspx?Id=17

6) Parada del Sol Rodeo – Westworld  – Scottsdale – Friday, Saturday and Sunday

The Scottsdale Junior Chamber of Commerce is putting on this PRCA Rodeo.  Come see some great rodeo action all weekend long!

http://www.paradadelsol.org/tickets.htm

7) Slipknot – Jobing.com Arena – Thursday – Supporting on of the best metal albums this year, All Hope Is Gone , Slipknot brings one of the best live shows this year to the Jobing.com Arena.  Don’t miss this chance to see a great band!

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004176998A4679?artistid=763913&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=200

8) Go on a walk/bike ride – I mean come on it’s going to be really nice this weekend, how can you NOT go out?!?!?!

Popularity: 12% [?]

That’s right folks!  The long awaited Black Carl CD Release is here!  Tonight at the Martini Ranch in Old Town Scottsdale, Black Carl will be having their CD Release Party!  $10 will get you into the show AND a copy of their new CD.  The show starts at 9 PM and according to their Facebook event they will go on around Midnight.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.502451,-111.924055&spn=0.007515,0.015492&z=16&msid=110117270783108833567.00045ff9b399d380b04aa

Popularity: 8% [?]

On Sunday November 16th from Noon to 5 PM, there will be a HUGE block party.  The inaugural  “Partners in Prosperity “– The New Indian School Corridor Block Party will take place on Indian School Road from 32nd Street all the way to 38th Street.

According to the organizers…

The Block Party will provide a special and distinctive shopping experience that will make party
revelers want the Indian School Corridor shops and restaurants to become a part of their regular
shopping and dining habit. It will be obvious for all to see that the success of the Indian School
Corridor rests upon the genuine partnership between businesses, neighborhoods, the police,
Sheriff, firemen, parks, neighborhood services, courts, and civic leaders – each working with
and watching out for the other, for the good of all.

Why not come out and support the businesses of the Indian School Corridor and have some fun while you’re at it.  We will be there covering the event.

Among the bands scheduled to Perform:

Hands on Fire
Sketching in Stereo
Holy Rolling Empire
Kinch
Black Carl
SRP Band
Groove Defenders
2nd Shift (SRP Corporate Band)

The events that will be available to all in attendance will include:

- Local school performances including Christ Lutheran’s Bell Choir, Sage Hip Hop
Dance Team, Squaw Peak’s Cheerleading and Chorale, Veritas Prep Madrigal Singers &
Saxphone group.
- Demonstrations including Self Defense demo, Capoereira
- Radio Live Broadcasting –The Blaze (ASU radio station) at Ticket Lobster.com Stage
at 36th Street & Indian School Road
- Slider Eating Competition
- Dunk Tank

Location of the Block Party:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.497369,-112.006409&spn=0.008016,0.017209&z=16&msid=110117270783108833567.00045b028cec046b83261

Popularity: 8% [?]

Reviewed October, 25th

Well, I went to check out Shake at the Rogue Bar mainly to see Black Carl but ended up experiencing a really fun and cool event/venue in the process.  Shake is Correctly billed (on their MySpace Page) as a “Motherfucking Rock and Roll Dance Party” in that the first part of the evening are all live bands.  At approximately 11:30 or so the music switches to some pretty damned good DJ’s until the The Rogue Bar closes at 2:00 AM.

First off, the major negative of The Rogue Bar and going to Shake is finding the venue. For those of you who have had a hard time trying to find The Rogue Bar in the past know exactly what I am talking about.  The problem with heading North on North Scottsdale Road from Highway 202 in Tempe is that the Addresses jump all over the place numerically.  Secondly, is that there are not any signs or markings of where the Rogue Bar is at.  It’s right next to a mini mart and the chances are you will drive right by it if you are not paying attention are REALLY high.

Just so everyone knows for future reference….

The Rogue Bar is on the corner of North Scottsdale Road and East Fillmore Street when you look it up on Google or those new fangled internet map sites.

I got to the Rogue Bar and paid my five dollar cover charge just as the evening’s festivities were getting underway.  The first band to take the stage was Montresoros.  I’ve never heard them play before and for the short time that they were on stage, I was pretty impressed.  I’m pretty hard to impress when it comes to live shows as I’m not only a musician who has played around Seattle and in San Diego (mainly in Seattle) but I have pretty high expectations of what a really good live show should be.  Montresoros is a pretty good live band and if you see them on any bill around the Phoenix area, check them out.   You won’t be disappointed.

The next band up on the bill was Black Carl.  If you are a frequent reader of AZ Vibe you all know I have a big man crush on this band.  Why?  Because Black Carl REALLY knows how to put on a killer live show. This is the main reason why Black Carl has their own dedicated Event Search Link in the right hand column of AZ Vibe.

Black Carl genuinely, from the last time I saw them this summer, have been working on bettering their craft and it showed during their set at The Rogue Bar.  I’m not sure how long they’ve been around but the vibe they gave out Saturday night at the Rogue Bar was one like they have been playing together for a long time.  Secondly, the characteristic of a REALLY good live band like Black Carl was that they were all visibly having a TON of fun playing that night at the Rogue.  Whether they know this or not, the crowd REALLY fed off of that positivity and it made their performance better and better as the set went on.

The highlights of the set were not only the new songs (all I have is their EP at the moment) and their amazing covers of Blackstreet’s ‘No Diggity’ and the Talking Heads ‘Psycho Killer’ (this cover really got the crowd into the show). By the time their set ended, Black Carl definitely left a solid mark not only on the Rogue patrons but on the Phoenix Music scene as an up and coming force to be reckoned with.  This will especially come true if they keep getting better and better with their live shows.

If you ever see Black Carl on a bill around town they are absolutely a ‘MUST SEE’‘.

The Headliner of the Rock and Roll part of ‘Shake’ was ‘The Stiletto Formal’ and they started off with a BANG and a really killer driving groove.  However, as the set went on, The Stiletto Formal’s set didn’t really go anywhere.  I don’t know if they had an off night or they were trashed but they really need to work on their live show.  The entire set was pretty one-dimensional as it sounded like they were playing the same Wolfmother song over and over and over again.  I normally give bands a couple of chances before making a decision on whether or not they are worth seeing or not.  I’ll check them out again in the future.  Hopefully they can work the kinks out of their live show before I check them out again.

After ‘The Stiletto Formal’s’ set was finished and they took all their equipment off the stage, the next part of ‘Shake’ began.  DJ’s.  The Rogue Bar converts to a dance club and a bunch of DJ’s took turns (in approx 30 or so minute sets) throwing down the best jams for the crowd.  The DJ’s I saw were pretty talented and were definitely keeping the vibe of the crowd in mind when they did their mixes.

One of the other things that was cool about ‘Shake’ is that they had a photographer there named Tate Hemlock that takes pictures during ‘Shake’ that captures the essence and coolness of the evening.  The photos from this past Saturday night are not up yet but keep checking this link as it will be updated soon:

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewAlbums&friendID=198399562

All in all, ‘Shake’ at the Rogue Bar is an amazing and unique event that must not be missed.  If you are a fan of music and want to try something new, ‘Shake’ is the thing for you.  This edition of ‘Shake’ was the perfect combination of multiple styles of music rolled up into a mini festival.  Shake is definitely a  ‘MUST SEE’ event

Popularity: 9% [?]