Editors Note: We’ve made some changes to the ‘Best Things’ list by removing the ‘Event’s and ‘Concerts’ list. We moved both of the pages to new locations and the links to both of these pages can be found at the top of every page. Here’s the links to…
We are going to continue to list the concerts and events for the coming week here (as you will note at the bottom of the page). However, all concerts and events that are off on the horizon will be posted on the pages above.
1) First Friday – December 3 – 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!
Other events going on downtown include:
http://downtowndevil.com/2010/12/03/cityscape-first-friday-concert-beer-garden/
2) Snow and Biz Markie – December 3 – Axis/Radius – Two blasts from the Hip-hop past perform for Axis/Radius’s 13th Anniversary
3) Karaoke with American Idol’s William Hung – December 3 – Geisha a Go Go – Old Town Scottsdale
4) Queen Creek Holiday Festival and Parade – December 4th – Queen Creek Marketplace
5) Raven’s B2B Networking Mixer – December 8th – Un Bacio Restaurant – Scottsdale – According to the promoter "This is THE best event to mix and mingle for business to business networking in 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 once a month and brings in about 375 – 400 guests. Each month we promote and showcase 2 to 4 businesses/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. We created this mixer because we believe that small businesses are revitalizing the economy and business minded people should discover what you do. It is FREE to attend so bring plenty of business cards and get ready to connect with some of the Valley’s most enterprising, successful business owners and professionals!"
6) Zappa Plays Zappa – December 6th – Comercia Theater (Formerly Dodge Theater) – According to the press release voiced by Dweezil Zappa: "Has it really been 70 years? In honor of my dad’s 70th birthday which would have been December 21st 2010, we are celebrating with a special Dweezil/Zappa Plays Zappa musical tour in the fall 2010. One day is not enough so we are extending the birthday festivities from November through December. The tour stops in Phoenix on Monday, December 6th at Dodge Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 17th at 10am.
Not only we will be performing with him once again via the technological wonderment of enhanced video during live performance but we will also be performing the works from one of his most well known albums. That’s right, Apostrophe, played in its album running order. It’s always been one of my favorites and it’s certainly a fan favorite as well."
7) ZooLights – November 25th – January 9th – 2011 – Phoenix Zoo
8) The Actor’s Theater final production of ‘A Christmas Carol – December 4th – 24th – The final run ever of the Actor’s theater show of ‘A Christmast Carol’. This is the last production ever by The Actors Theater of this show.
9) National Geographic Live! 4-Part Speaker Series – America’s Great Wildlife Migrations – December 8th – Mesa Arts Center – Photographer Joel Sartore will share images and stories about the epic migrations of North American species—from bobcats to butterflies.
10) Dark Star Orchestra – December 8th – Marquee Theater – The best Grateful Dead tribute band plays a classic setlist from the band’s past every night.
11) Movies in the Park – Biltmore Fashion Park – Every Friday night in the center lawn, at 7:30 you can see a classic movie for free! Here’s the line up for the coming weeks:
December 3 – American Graffiti
December 10 – Holiday Inn
December 17 – Scrooged
12) Smashing Pumpkins with OK Go – December 8th – Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino
13) Phoenix Coyotes Hockey – Follow along this season as your Phoenix Coyotes take on the NHL’s best on our dedicated Phoenix Coyotes website (click the link).
14) Rocky Horror Picture Show – MADCAP Theaters – Every Saturday Night – Let’s do the time warp again!
15) Digable Planets – December 6th – Marquee Theater
16) EPMD – Celebrity Theater – December 3
17) Black Pearl Poetry – Fridays – Fair Trade Cafe – 1020 N 1st Ave. (1st ave and Roosevelt)
18) The Wu-Tang Clan Re-Union – December 8th Celebrity Theater
19) Kim Wilson’s Blues All-Stars – December 4th – Rhythm Room – The Fabulous Thunderbirds front man on a great solo blues tour!
20) MADCAP Theaters – Tempe – Ongoing – I think by now everyone knows that MADCAP has earned a permanent spot on the best things to do list for the week for the wonderful selection of movies to choose from. Check their listings (click the link) for what’s showing for the given week. You just might find that gem of a movie, a classic or something new and original to watch. MADCAP has it all!
21)Arizona State Basketball – The ASU Basketball team play Richmond at home on Sunday.Richmond were the #24 team in the NCAA at the end of last season and are returning 14 of their 16 players from last season’s roster.
Local Farmer’s Markets to check out!
Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon.
Ahwatukee Farmers Market – 8 AM to Noon – 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix, Az 85044
Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market – Every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12 PM – Under the shade at Scottsdale Stadium Enter Through Gate
North Scottsdale Farmers Market – Every Saturday from 7 AM to 11 AM – Located at 94th Street and Shea Boulevard
Chandler Farmer’s Market is every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Dr. A. J. Chandler Park (downtown Chandler) – Live music on the second Thursday of every month.
Art Walks
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 the local art galleries.
The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday
First Friday – Every First Friday of the month – 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!
2nd Friday in Mesa – Every second friday of the month – 6 pm to 10 pm – Free – The Downtown Mesa Merchants present second friday a great event for everyone to enjoy art, music and entertainment..
Downtown Chandler Art Walk – Every third Friday of the month – on Boston and Marcos Streets
NU – Native + You – Heard Museum – Third Friday of every month
21.5)New to the Concert/Event Calendar this week:
Tickets on Sale Monday December 6th at 10 AM
An Evening with Jackson Browne – March 4th – Comercia Theatre – formerly Dodge Theater
Tickets on Sale Friday December 10th at Noon
Linkin Park – February 28th – US Airways Center
Tickets on Sale Saturday December 11th at Noon
Moody Blues – May 12th – Comercia Theater – Formerly Dodge Theater
New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys – June 30th – US Airways Center
Tickets on sale now/New to the Calendar
Trapt – December 16th – Marquee Theater
Jimmie Vaughn – December 21st – Rhythm Room – Stevie Ray Vaughn’s older brother brings his Texas blues flavor to Phoenix
Authority Zero – December 31st – Marquee Theater
Social Distortion (Rescheduled Shows) – January 13th and January 14th – Marquee Theater
Harlem Globetrotters – January 16th – Jobing.com Arena – Glendale
Escape the Fate – January 21st – Marquee Theater
Nuclear Cowboyz – January 28th – Jobing.com Arena
Interpol – February 4th – Marquee Theater
Pete Yorn – February 14th – Marquee Theater
Robin Trower – February 17th – Marquee Theater
311 – February 22nd – Marquee Theater
Girl Talk – March 23rd – Marquee Theater
Phoenix Symphony 2010-2011 Season – Various locations
Southwest Shakespeare Company’s 2010-2011 Season – Sept 9th – April 30th – Mesa Arts Center
On Sale November 12th at 10 AM
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