That’s right! Everyone’s favorite movie night under the stars is back! Starting March 5th at the Biltmore Fashion Park ‘Movies In the Park’ starts another run of great movies for all!
The best part about it? IT’S FREE!!!
Just bring a blanket or chairs, kick back and watch some great movies outdoors!
Here’s the lineup for the Spring:
March 5 – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
In honor of the Oscars
March 12 – Funny Girl
March 19 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day
March 26 – The Philadelphia Story
April 2 – Roman Holiday
April 9 – Dr. No
April 16 – Cabaret
April 23 – Planet of the Apes
In honor of Earth Day
April 30 – People’s Choice Movie – Details forthcoming
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.
Other events are going on during the First Friday festivities:
Arizona Derby Dames Bake Sale — The Derby Dames are back again with another bake sale to raise money for their sport. They will be selling baked goods in the Roosevelt Row section of First Friday:
2) The Arizona State Fair -- ENDS SUNDAY!!!! -- The Arizona State Fair has gone out of their way to make sure that you come to this year’s edition of the Phoenix tradition. They have so many admission and other deals that it’s almost a crime not to go!
3) Greenbuild 2009 -- One of the biggest events of the Year is coming to Phoenix. Greenbuild 2009 is a convention of Green Business leaders that give people the “opportunity to connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share innovations in the green building movement.”
4) Wrestlemania XXVI Ticket Pre-Sale party -- Westgate City Center -Friday November 7 -- 6 to 10 PM -- FREE
Westgate City Center is throwing a party for WWE fans to purchase tickets to Wrestlemania XXVI in person for the first time ever! WWE stars Chris Jericho and Kelly Kelly will be on hand to sign autographs for fans. More information:
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:
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
7) 5th Annual Certified Local Fall Festival -- The Duck and Decanter -- FREE!! -- With over 60 vendors participating, the Certified Local Fall Festival is a celebration of local businesses. Get out and Support Local Businesses!!!
11) Phantom of the Opera -- ASU Gammage -- The Classic Broadway production is playing at the ASU Gammage theater through November 22nd. Details and tickets:
13) ASU Football Team -- The ASU Sundevils take on the #15 USC Trojans who have shown that they are very beatable this season. Tickets still available for this battle of two great teams. Kickoff is at 6 PM Arizona time, and will be shown Live on ABC 15.
For more information, please refer to the ASU Game day central:
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/
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) 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!
19) 15th Annual Scottsdale Festival of Greece -- November 6th -- November 8th -- Scottsdale Civic Center -- FREE -- One of the best and longest running festivals of the season shares and celebrates the Greek faith and culture for all. Food, music and fun are on tap for all.
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!
21) 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
22) 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)
23) 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.
Puscifer 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. ***
So everyone is probably wondering what’s going on this weekend. Gonna break tradition here and post what’s going on around town. Every event is accompanied by a Facebook event with more info about said event.
A few things to note in general:
1) This is the FUSE 1 year Anniversary
2) Saturday marks the last Shake! EVER. Don’t miss it.
3) Last year, the place to be for the first part of the evening (say between 6PM and 10 PM) is Mill Ave in Tempe. Why? Because the sidewalks are PACKED with people in costumes. Just find a place to sit along Mill and watch.
4) The Coyotes team you’ve been waiting to go see all these years that didn’t suck is here. They play Saturday night at 6 PM versus the Anaheim Flying “V’s” at the Jobing.com Arena.
Before we start with the list – Here’s some Pumpkin Atrocities for you:
Haunted Houses
Check out ‘The Nest’. The Biggest, the best, and the longest Haunted house in the area is THE place to go for Halloween. With over $500,000 worth of special effects and at one mile in length, ‘The Nest’ is the haunted house standard by which all others are judged.
The Madcap Theaters in Tempe is having a special Halloween showing of the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’. The show promises ‘Virgin Sacrifice’, Audience Participation, A Costume Contest, Prizes.
1) Phoenix Suns Fan Fest -- Don’t miss this opportunity to see your Phoenix Suns up close and person this Saturday at US Airlines Arena. The event is free but the Phoenix Suns are asking you to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to St. Mary’s Food Bank. There’s TONS of things to do for the whole family.
2) The Arizona State Fair -- The Arizona State Fair has gone out of their way to make sure that you come to this year’s edition of the Phoenix tradition. They have so many admission and other deals that it’s almost a crime not to go!
4) ASU Football Team -- The ASU Sundevils play the surprising Stanford Cardinals in the bay area this weekend. Kickoff is at 7:15 PM and will be carried on Fox Sports Arizona.
For more information, please refer to the ASU Game day central:
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.
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 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
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:
8) Phoenix Coyotes - The Coyotes have been surprising everyone inside and outside the State of Arizona with their amazing play so early in the season. Head on out to a game because they’re playing some AMAZING hockey!
9) The Arizona Cardinals are headed off to the Big Apple to take on the New York Giants on National TV! Game time is 5:20 PM Arizona time and will be carried on NBC.
11) Microsoft Retail Store -- As you may have heard by now, Microsoft opened their first ever retail store in the Scottsdale Fashion Plaza this past week and we would recommend everyone checking out the new store!
12) “A Nightmare on Elm Street” Parts 2 & 4 -- Rare 35mm Screening -- Friday and Saturday at the MADCAP Theaters in Tempe -- The Midnight Movie Mamacita has a great pair of classics set up for you. This weekend you can see Part 2 and Part 4 of the Nightmare on Elm Street series in glorious 35 mm!
13) CRAVE’s -- Arizona Grand Tasting -- One of the bigger events on the Greater Phoenix area Food Calendar! Taste every corner of Arizona’s unique cuisine as more than 40 independent restaurants, 200 wineries and dozens of celebrity chefs present their finest food, wine and talents! Experience thrilling cooking demonstrations, informative wine seminars and discover why the world Craves the Arizona flavor!
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!
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/
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)The Most Interesting Show in the World -- October 23 -- Tickets are free and they are first come, first served.
Entertainment:
WORLD FAMOUS CONTORTIONSIST, Mei Ling
THE HUMAN BEATBOX, Butterscotch
THE WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS COMIC, Mark Faje
BURLESQUE SINGER, Melody Sweets
THE HUMAN SLINKY
THE DANGEROUS MR. & MS. G
Additional special guest appearances….
HOSTED BY ANGELO MOORE OF FISHBONE
More info on the event and how to get tickets, refer to this link:
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!
21) 8th Annual Kokopelli Krush Festival - October 23rd-25th -- Chandler -- $20 if you want to participate in their grape crushing competition/$10 per person for wine tasting -- includes commemorative glass.
From their website:
“Hello all you Grape Stompers! It’s that time again to get out your stomping feet and get down to Kokopelli for a little Grape Competition. The action that weekend is sure to please as our runners and stompers compete against the grape juice to be the best juicer around and have the opportunity to win a free trip on Kokopelli. We will have winetastings all weekend long, but no worries none that are being juiced by the feet out back (who knows where those feet have been”
23) 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.
24) ROCKTOBER CONCERT -- October 24th -- 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.
Puscifer 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. ***
Tonight starting at 7 PM in the plaza of the Biltmore Fashion Park, Westcor will be celebrating their 40th Birthday by offering free Mojo Yogurt and the classic movie “When Harry Met Sally”. The best part? It’s all FREE!!!
2) The Arizona State Fair Opens today! -- The Arizona State Fair has gone out of their way to make sure that you come to this year’s edition of the Phoenix tradition. They have so many admission and other deals that it’s almost a crime not to go!
3) ASU Football Team -- The ASU Sundevil Football team, who barely beat lowly WSU, is taking on surprising Washington (who has the toughest schedule in the Nation) this Saturday at Sundevil Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:15 AZ Time and will be shown live on FSNAZ.
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.
5) Uncorked and Unplugged -- The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale is having their main fundraiser of the year and it looks like it’s gonna be a great one!
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 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
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:
8) Grand Opening of Howl at the Moon -- Friday the 16h from 7PM to 2 AM -- Old Town Scottsdale’s newest nightspot looks like it’s going to be the hottest spot this weekend. Free Food from 7-9 PM and fun all night long!
For more details and your invite into the grand opening, check out the following page:
9) The Arizona Cardinals are on the road this week in Seattle taking on the unpredictable Seahawks. Kickoff is at 1:05 AZ time and will be shown on Fox 10.
13) The Official U2/Black Eyed Peas Afterparty -- October 20th -- Will I Am from the Black Eyed Peas is scheduled to play a DJ set for everyone at Axis-Radius. Rumors have been going around that all members of the Black Eyed Peas and Members of U2 will be in attendance.
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!
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/
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)
The Most Interesting Show in the World -- October 23 -- Tickets are free and they are first come, first served.
Entertainment:
WORLD FAMOUS CONTORTIONSIST, Mei Ling
THE HUMAN BEATBOX, Butterscotch
THE WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS COMIC, Mark Faje
BURLESQUE SINGER, Melody Sweets
THE HUMAN SLINKY
THE DANGEROUS MR. & MS. G
Additional special guest appearances….
HOSTED BY ANGELO MOORE OF FISHBONE
More info on the event and how to get tickets, refer to this link:
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!
21) International Horror & Sci Fi Film Festival -- Taking place at the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, one of the coolest events in the B Movie schedule this year is going on right NOW!
23) 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.
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.
Puscifer 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. ***
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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:
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!
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:
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!
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/
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!
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.
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.
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. ***
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.
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.
Two other events are going on during the First Friday festivities:
Arizona Derby Dames Bake Sale -- The Derby Dames are back again with another bake sale to raise money for their sport. They will be selling baked goods in the Roosevelt Row section of First Friday:
The Zombie Scavenger Hunt is back again in the Roosevelt Row section of First Friday. Make sure you’re there by 6:30 PM and bring a Digital Camera. Bonus points if you dress up as a Zombie:
3) ASU Football Team plays the Oregon State Beavers for their first Pac-10 matchup of the season. Kickoff is at 4:00 PM Arizona Time and the game will be shown on Versus.
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.
5) Adult’s Night Out at the Arizona Science Center -- Every first Friday of the month, the Arizona Science Center allows the adults to roam free (leave the kids at home) in the Arizona Science Center from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. There is also a free lecture at 7:00 PM in the planetarium. Check out the link below for lecture topics:
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 2- To Catch a Thief
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
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:
11) Fender Band Jam -- Chasers -- Oct 2 -- $5 -- Another great fundraiser for Ear Candy with some great bands for only $5. There will be a raffle for Fender schwag throughout the night. Come on out and support a great cause and hear some great music!
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!
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/
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!
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) The Phoenix Coyotes open their Training camp this weekend and all on ice practices are open to the public. Check our coyotes site later today for a full schedule and roster of who will be on the training camp roster. http://coyotes.nhl.com
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!
21) Raven Events B2B Networking Mixer -- Second Thursday of every month -- 6PM -- 10PM -- Un Bacio -- One of the premiere networking events in the area is free for all. Bring your business cards, and meet some new people while enjoying the great food and drinks that Un Bacio has to offer.
WOW there’s tons of things to do this weekend! Lots of big concerts top the list, especially the ones that are going on sale in the next few days!
1) Arizona Fall Frenzy -- The first festival of the season is just around the corner. Get your tickets now for the Arizona Fall Frenzy. Blink 182, Rob Thomas, Social Distortion, the B-52’s are among some of the acts scheduled to participate.
2) The Arizona Cardinals are on the road this Sunday for an early game with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The game will be on Fox 10 at 10 AM.
3) ASU Football Team is back in action this week against the University of Louisiana Monroe. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM and will be televised on Fox Sports Arizona.
4) 10 Minute Play Showcase -- Space 55 -- $10 -- A very unique showcase of theatrical talent is making another appearance at Space 55 in downtown Phoenix. If you are a fan of theater, you’ll really dig this. No play is longer than 10 minutes long. Come see creativity and local culture in action!
Here’s a sample of a play from this showcase in June called ‘Terminator 2 -- The Musical’
5) Arizona Diamondbacks -- Chase Field -- That’s right folks! Another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball is underway! Come and see your Diamondbacks take on some of the best teams in the league! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
6) The Phoenix Mercury started the playoffs and are poised to make a deep championship run! Don’t miss all the action this season as your Phoenix Mercury take on the WNBA’s best! The Phoenix Mercury are the hottest ticket in town right now!!!
7) Raven Event’s Friday Night Rendevous -- Roka Akor -This is the place to be when the regular after-work happy hour is over and you’re ready to celebrate the weekend right! Join us for an all night ‘Reverse Happy Hour’ party with delicious food, cocktail specials, great music, and dancing in a beautiful venue along with a huge, fun crowd! Everyone welcome! NO COVER CHARGE!
Roka Akor is Scottsdale’s Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Robata Grill that was recently awarded “Top 10″ sushi restaurants in USA by Bon Appetit Magazine. The adjacent Shochu Lounge features shochu infusions and signature cocktails in contemporary yet relaxed surroundings.
From 8 to 9 PM, Complimentary Appetizers! A delicious full dinner menu available until 1:00 a.m.
All Night:
$2 Burgers
$3 Domestic Beers
$6 Well Cocktails
$6 House Wines
$6 SKYY Vodka Martinis
8) Arizona Derby Dames Season 4 Championships -- Veterans Memorial Coleseum -- Saturday September 19th at 7:00 PM -- Don’t miss the Arizoan Derby Dames Championship Double Header this Saturday, September 19th at 7 pm (box office at 5, doors at 6:30).
Advance tickets can be purchased until 7 pm Friday night at
$12 general admission seating
$12 floor tickets (200 available)
$20 VIP seating (tiered seats right off the floor with VIP Bar)
Kids 12 and under are admitted free for general admission seating and floor tickets.
9) Roger Cline and the Peace Makers -Post game Concert following the D-Backs game September 19th against the Colorado Rockies.
Tickets can be purchased at the Chase Field ticket office, by calling 602.514.8400 or online at dbacks.com.
10) NU at the Heard Museum — Central Phoenix — Every 3rd Friday at the Heard Museum is a wonderful mix of culture in the form of Fashion, Art, Music, and Design. NU starts at 5:30 and goes until 9 PM. Music Starts at 6. Oh, and it’s Free!
For more information and directions, please refer to the NU website:
11) H2O at the Mondrian Hotel -- Starring DJ Collette and DJ RAP -- The second to last pool party of the season is at the Mondrian. Kevin Dow Productions have put on some amazing pool parties this summer. Make sure you catch all the fun before it’s over.
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!
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/
18) The Phoenix Coyotes open their Training camp this weekend and all on ice practices are open to the public. Check our coyotes site later today for a full schedule and roster of who will be on the training camp roster. http://coyotes.nhl.com
19) A David Lynch double feature -- MADCAP Theaters -- Tickets only $2 -- Thursday September 24 -- Part of the Zia Records Film Festival. Featuring ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me’ and ‘Blue Velvet’. It’s not very often that you get a chance to see Blue Velvet on the big screen. Check it out while you have the chance.
Great things going on the next week! The Phoenix Symphony open their new season this weekend, tickets for the Arizona State Fair concerts go on sale Saturday, AVP and Star Wars are coming to town!!!
1) The Phoenix Symphony -- Opens their 2009/2010 season tonight and tomorrow by performing Beethoven’s 9th. For more information and tickets:
2) The Arizona Cardinals will be opening up the 2009 season with a home game at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The game will be on Fox 10.
3) This is a Bye week for the ASU Football Team. The next game will be at home against Louisiana-Monroe on September 19th.
4) 10 Minute Play Showcase -- Space 55 -- $10 -- A very unique showcase of theatrical talent is making another appearance at Space 55 in downtown Phoenix. If you are a fan of theater, you’ll really dig this. No play is longer than 10 minutes long. Come see creativity and local culture in action!
Here’s a sample of a play from this showcase in June called ‘Terminator 2 -- The Musical’
5) Arizona Diamondbacks -- Chase Field -- That’s right folks! Another season of Arizona Diamondbacks baseball is underway! Come and see your Diamondbacks take on some of the best teams in the league! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
6) The Phoenix Mercury have secured a playoff spot and are poised to make a deep championship run! Don’t miss all the action this season as your Phoenix Mercury take on the WNBA’s best! The Phoenix Mercury are the hottest ticket in town this summer!!!
7) TropicalVibes Dance 2nd Saturday Salsa Party! -- $10 -- Stars Ballroom -- 2848 South Carriage Ln --
Mesa, AZ -- Saturday September 12th -- 8:30 PM
TropicalVibes, Arizona’s premier school of salsa dance, is having it’s 2nd Saturday Salsa Party again Sept. 12th. We wanted to give you heads up on the themed event! This will be a black and white salsa gala, where everyone is asked to dress up in their best black and white couture! Champagne, or
wine, and hors d’oeuvres will be served, a chocolate fountain, and silent auctions from Molina jewelers, cookie lee, there will be shoe vendors, raffle and door prizes. Performances by
TropicalVibes, Ritmo Caliente, Bridgette Maria, Rumba Azteca, and Salvaje…will be incredible to say the least!
This gala is geared towards raising money for our dancers to travel and perform abroad next year and put towards new costumes! We are not asking for money, just your attendance, so tell everyone you know!!! 20% of vendor sales go towards our benefit!
Door fee is $10.00, this includes a glass of wine or champagne, your salsa lesson of choice and a free ticket into the door prize raffles(dance shoes, jewelry, salsa lessons)!
Doors open at 830pm, lessons at 930pm, performances between 1030pm and 11pm and salsa dancing until 1am! Come out and dance with us!!
8) Arizona Home and Building Expo -- Phoenix Convention Center -- Saturday, September 12th ~ 10am -- 6pm / Sunday, September 13th ~ 10am -- 5pm -- $5 (Free if you print out the ticket below).
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!
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/
18) The Phoenix Coyotes open their Training camp this weekend and all on ice practices are open to the public. Check our coyotes site later today for a full schedule and roster of who will be on the training camp roster.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
1) The Absolute #1 thing to do this week is on Saturday night at Chase Field.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are literally having a party at the game against the Astros. First Pitch is at 5:10 PM. Now the Diamondbacks have announced that they will be having a Luis Gonzalez appreciation night. The team will honor Gonzo with a pre-game on field ceremony and the first 25,000 fans will also receive a commemorative ‘Gonzo’ T-shirt.
Now here’s the reason why it’s a party.
In addition to the festivities, you will get…
1) The baseball game
2) A post game concert with country superstars Montgomery Gentry
3) A post game fireworks show after the concert
That, as they say, is not all.
The Phoenix Area Saint Vincent de Paul is offering you a chance to head to this once in a lifetime event while raising money for them in the process. You can purchase special tickets to this game for $10 or $35 (as of press time only 14 $35 tickets remain) and a portion of the proceeds go to Saint Vincent de Paul. Just follow the link below for details on how to purchase tickets.
2) Free Movie – You can see the new movie, Final Destination 3D, this Thursday at 9PM at the Arizona Mills Mall for FREE!! Just go to www.gofobo.com/RSVP to get your free pass. The code is KEDJE4WV
Supplies are limited.
3) The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain. Tix on Sale Sept 1st. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT
4) The Cardinals/Packers game this weekend is sold out so the game will be on ABC 15 TV.
5) ASU Football Mock Game – 6:30 PM – Sun Devil Stadium – The ASU Sun Devils will be holding a ‘Mock Game’ starting around 6:30 PM at Sun Devil Stadium. This will not be a contact practice but a more of a situational practice.
6) 2009 ASU/U of A Alumni Classic Fundraiser for Neutral Zones of America – August 30th – US Air Arena - Gilbert Arenas and Kenny Lofton head up a cast of Arizona State University and University of Arizona Alumni alumni athletes.
According to the Alumni Classic Webpage “Neutral Zones of America, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit youth organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. The organization is geared towards serving youth and families in low income communities. The organization’s goal is to one day provide a multi-cultural community center that has a strong emphasis on education, individual growth and youth development.”
12) Bachelor and Bachlorette Auction for Charity – Sandbar – Scottsdale
Come on out and join the FUN at the Sandbar this Thursday, August 27th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosts a “Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction in the Sand”.
Over 25 eligible bachelors and bachelorettes will be waiting to steal your heart away! You just may find that extra-special someone who will sweep you off your feet and onto a fabulous first date.
Donation Cover is $10 but if you mention you saw it on Facebook you can get in for $5.
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!
17) Garden Flashlight Tours – Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August – Desert Botanical Gardens – $7.50 – $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)
EDITORS NOTE: This is the last few days the Flashlight tours will be offered until next summer.
22) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! – The Party returns to the Hotel San Carlos where it all started!!! This week’s lineup is Dust Jacket, Hooves, and We Fear The Bees.
For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:
1) John Hughes Film Festival -- Starting Friday August 14th -- August 20th at the Valley Art (5th Street and Mill in Tempe) Harkins Theaters presents the John Hughes Film Festival. For $5 per film you can watch the following movies on the big screen:
Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, and Weird Science.
2) PJ’s and Eggs -- Hickman’s Family Farms are sponsoring this ‘Breakfast for Dinner’ fundraiser on Friday August 14th from 5pm to close. What they’re asking you to do is to bring a new pair of pajamas and come eat at the participating restaurants dressed in your own pajamas. In exchange for your donation, you will receive a coupon for a dozen free eggs from Hickman’s Eggs. You will also have the chance to win a Breakfast party for 65 of your friends.
For more information and participating restaurants, please refer to the following link:
3) Help Support Phoenix Police Sgt. Kathy Ralph -- Sgt. Kathy Ralph has been a member of the Phoenix Police Department for over 21 years. Kathy has been off of work for nearly 5 months due to an Autoimmune Disorder she is battling. These disorders attack the body’s immune system and cause organ, tissue and muscular damage. This is a very painful and debilitating disease. There are treatments to relieve symptoms, but some of these treatments are not covered by health insurance and are very costly. All monies raised would go directly towards assisting with medical costs.
6 A.M.- 9 A.M. Breakfast $5.00 -- All You Can Eat -- Consists of Eggs (Scrambled), Pancakes, Sausage/bacon, Potatoes, Drinks
Children under 12 eat Free
Tickets sold in advance and at the door
Location:
F.O.P. Lodge 2
12851 North 19th Ave.
Between Cactus and Thunderbird on 19th Ave.
Donations of cash or check accepted : all checks payable to F.O.P 2 Foundation Inc.
For Questions contact: Officer David Hopkins 602-320-2641, Officer Lou Manganiello 480-332-5773
4) ASU Football -- The 97th Season of ASU Football is approaching quickly. The ASU Football team starts their practices today at the Kajikawa Practice Facility. The rules for the general public to watch practices are simple. If practices are outdoors, the public can watch. Keep in mind that ASU reserves the right to move any practice indoors at any time at which point the public cannot attend.
Here’s the schedule for outdoor practices for the coming week:
August 6 -- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | August 7- 11:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. | August 8- 10:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. | August 9- 11:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. | August 10- 11:50 to 2 p.m. | August 11- 7:40 to 9:45 a.m. | August 12- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | August 13- 7:40 to 9:45 a.m.
5) Raven Events B2B Networking Mixer -- Thursday August 13 -- 6 to 9 PM -- Un Bacio in Scottsdale is the site for one of the most popular business networking events in the area. This is a great way to network your business to new people! These events are always packed!
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8) 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! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
Keep in mind that for the rest of the month, wherever a D-Backs home run ball lands, that row will win free Hot Dogs.
9) 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!!!
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!
15) 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!
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.
17) Garden Flashlight Tours -- Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August -- Desert Botanical Gardens -- $7.50 -- $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)
22) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! -- The Party returns to the Hotel San Carlos where it all started!!! This week’s lineup is Dust Jacket, Hooves, and We Fear The Bees.
For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:
23) The Cult -- Celebrity Theater -- One of the best bands from the 90’s is on an EXTREMELY rare tour right now and they are playing the most intimate venue in town. Don’t miss this chance to see The Cult!
1) 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. Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh is scheduled to be playing as she is now back from maternity leave. Don’t miss this chance to see world-class volleyball in a great setting and location!
For more information, pricing, and to purchase tickets please refer to the following link:
2) 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.
3) Arizona Science Center -- Free Admission Friday Night during the First Friday Festivities downtown!!!
4)ASU Football -- The 97th Season of ASU Football is approaching quickly. The ASU Football team starts their practices today at the Kajikawa Practice Facility. The rules for the general public to watch practices are simple. If practices are outdoors, the public can watch. Keep in mind that ASU reserves the right to move any practice indoors at any time at which point the public cannot attend.
Here’s the schedule for outdoor practices for the coming week:
August 6 -- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | August 7- 11:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. | August 8- 10:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. | August 9- 11:50 a.m. to 2 p.m. | August 10- 11:50 to 2 p.m. | August 11- 7:40 to 9:45 a.m. | August 12- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | August 13- 7:40 to 9:45 a.m.
5) Raven Events B2B Networking Mixer -- Thursday August 13 -- 6 to 9 PM -- Un Bacio in Scottsdale is the site for one of the most popular business networking events in the area. This is a great way to network your business to new people! These events are always packed!
6) Benefit for the Phoenix Opera -- August 9 from 7 to 9 PM -- Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center - The Second Sundays Summer Wine and Music series is having a benefit for the Phoenix Opera. The evening involves Wine Tasting, Hors D’Oeuvres, a silent auction and live music. For more information and to purchase tickets, please refer to the following links:
7) Cigars and Networking -- For you business networkers… The Successful Networker Program is holding a Cigar networking event at the Scottsdale Cigar Club. For $20 you will get 2 cigars, beverages and ‘light’ refreshments. You must register to be able to attend this event. Don’t forget your business cards!!! http://www.cigarnet.eventbrite.com/
8) 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! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
Keep in mind that for the rest of the month, wherever a D-Backs home run ball lands, that row will win free Hot Dogs.
9) 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!!!
10) Badass Blitzkrieg Double Feature -- MADCAP Theaters -- August 7th and August 8th.
The Midnight Movie Mamacita is back from her pilgramage to the homeland and she has a great double feature planned for you all. The first movie is Inglorious Bastards the original movie that is the inspiration behind Quentin Tarantino’s new movie ‘Inglorious Basterds’. There will be prizes given away including tickets to see a special screening of the new the Quentin Tarantino movie ‘Inglorious Basterds’. The Second movie is The Man from Deep River (1972) A photographer lost in a Thai rain forest finds himself up to his neck in torture, T&A, cannibalism and other deep doo-doo in this Hungry Man-size serving of stewpot sleaze, Italian style. Deep River? Try S*** Creek!
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!
15) 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!
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.
17) Garden Flashlight Tours -- Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August -- Desert Botanical Gardens -- $7.50 -- $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)
Editor’s note: I went and checked this out last week. Man oh man you gotta check this out!! I’ll have a review up in the next day or so. I posted pictures from my trip to our Facebook Fan Page. Every local must check this out!!!
20) En Vogue and Bell Biv Devoe -- Celebrity Theater -- August 8th at 8 PM -- Two R&B heavyweights will be bringing the house down by the time the night is over. Come see some amazing music in the absolute best venue in the City!
21) Judas Priest with special guest Whitesnake -- Friday 08/07/09 at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater -- All you Headbangers get your black clothes and leather out!! Two of the biggest names in 80’s Heavy Metal are descending upon the Dodge theater for what has been reported as a GREAT show.
22) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! -- The Party returns to the Hotel San Carlos where it all started!!! This week’s lineup is Dust Jacket, Hooves, and We Fear The Bees.
For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:
1) Pac-10 Football Media Day -- Thursday July 30th starting at 9:30 AM Los Angeles time -- Every Coach in the Pac-10 will be present for the annual media day answering questions about the upcoming season. You can follow the proceedings online (along with the Pac-10 Media guide) here:
4) Monster Jam -- August 1st -- University of Phoenix Stadium -- The very first Monster Truck Rally to be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium is sure to be a classic. Don’t miss this chance to see some great Monster Truck Action!
For More information and tickets, please refer to the following link:
6) Gabriel Iglesias -- Tempe Improv -- July 31 and August 1st (show times 8 and 10 PM) and August 2nd (Show time 8 PM)
As you may know we don’t post too many comedy shows here but when we do, you can be assured that it’s a DAMNED funny show. Don’t miss this chance to see a VERY funny man in a very intimate environment.
Tickets, directions and more information can be found here:
7) 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! Tickets can be purchased through the Arizona Diamondbacks website:
Keep in mind that for the rest of the month, wherever a D-Backs home run ball lands, that row will win free Hot Dogs.
8) 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!!!
9) Heard Museum -- Admission is FREE this Saturday at Heard Museum North Scottsdale and Heard Museum West!
10) Free Movie Screening -- The Midnight Movie Mamacita has a free screenings for you this week -- This movie is called ‘The Collector’ and is from the writers of Feast 1-3 and Saw 4-6. This screening will take place Thursday July 30th from 7-9 PM at the Harkins Tempe Marketplace Movie theaters.
All you have to do is print out this free pass and bring it to the screening (this is a PDF download):
11) Dodgeball! -Ever want to learn how to play Dodgeball? There are some fun and competitive leagues going on around the area. Check out the AZ Dodgeball calendar for the open Gym to give it a try!
13) 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!
14) 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!
15) 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!
16) Garden Flashlight Shows -- Thursdays and Saturdays during June, July and August -- Desert Botanical Gardens -- $7.50 -- $15.00 (Free for Garden Members)
19) NightRail -- Friday July 31st Starting at 10 PM -- This is an effort to show support for the Light Rail’s extended weekend hours. Sponsored by Local First Arizona, they want to get the cars jam packed from both ends of the Light Rail route and will meet downtown.
For more information and the details of what’s going on, please refer to the following link:
20) REI -- Paradise Valley (Mostly) Free Workshops -- This is a new addition to AZ Vibe as we think as more and more people are getting out of town during the Summer, why not learn or brush up on your outdoor skills. Classes Range from Backpacking, Bike Maintenance, GPS use, and even First Aid. Most of the Classes are free or a small fee. To find out what classes REI has to offer, check out their calendar:
21) Star Swim returns for another summer!!! -- The Party returns to the Hotel San Carlos where it all started!!! This week’s lineup is Lymbyc Systym, Mr. Meeble, and the Necronauts. DJ Meaty will be throwing down the beats between sets.
For more information and the bands/artists scheduled to appear please check out the Star Swim website:
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