1) World Cup 2010 in South Africa -- Every four years, the largest sporting event in the world takes place in various countries around the globe. This year, the world decends upon South Africa to witness the best international football (soccer) players in the world. From today until July 11th the best of the best in international football (soccer) will battle to see who is the best in the world. If there ever was a time to become a fan of Soccer/international football, NOW is the time. ESPN/ESPN3.comABC has your coverage for all the games in the tournament.
Now that the knockout round is about to begin, THIS is the time to watch the World Cup!
All the games from the World Cup will be archived on ESPN3.com. If you miss any game, you can catch any game in its entirety from ESPN3.com.
2) Adult Swim -- Sunday’s Through Labor Day- Hotel San Carlos -- The event of all summer events is back where it all started, the Pool at the Hotel San Carlos. Space on the pool deck IS limited thanks to the City of Phoenix Fire Marshall.
3) 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!
One of the feature events is the screening of the ‘Slumber Party Massacre II & III:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103664716352324
4) Vans Warped Tour -- June 29th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Doors open at 11:00 AM -- Tickets only $34.95 -- For fifteen years, the Vans Warped Tour brings the best collection of Punk, not ready for the main stream, or new bands for everyone to check out. This year is no different as there’s a tremendously diverse lineup of artists to check out.
Lineup: THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK, ALKALINE TRIO, THE BOUNCING SOULS ANDREW W.K., BRING ME THE HORIZON, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, FACE TO FACE, WE THE KINGS, SUICIDE SILENCE, BREATHE CAROLINA, I CAN MAKE A MESS LIKE NOBODY’S BUSINESS, EMMURE, HEY MONDAY, PARKWAY DRIVE, PIERCE THE VEIL, SET YOUR GOALS, WHITE CHAPEL, YOU ME AT SIX, FOUR YEAR STRONG, ANARBOR, FAKE PROBLEMS, NEVER SHOUT NEVER, MIKE POSNER, THE CAB, THE CASUALTIES, THE REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND, THE ROCKET SUMMER, POLAR BEAR CLUB,THE PRETTY RECKLESS, ARTIST VS POET, ALESANA, THE SUMMER SET, VERSAEMERGE, ENTER SHIKARI, I SEE STARS, SPARKS THE RESCUE, ATTACK ATTACK!, SUM 41, AM TAXI, BREATHE ELECTRIC, FIGHT FAIR, IN FEAR AND FAITH, OF MICE AND MEN, WE ARE THE IN CROWD, EMAROSA, CALL THE COPS, CONFIDE, AFTER MIDNIGHT PROJECT, FAR FROM FINISHED, MAYDAY PARADE, RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS, THE SWELLERS, CLOSURE IN MOSCOW, EYES SET TO KILL
5) Raven Events Sip, Shop and Socalize Mixer -- Friday June 25th -- Devil’s Martini North -- Free -- According to the event promoter: "The Sip, Shop & Socialize™ event was created by Raven Events for the purpose of bringing guests together to mix and mingle for social and professional reasons, and presenting them with the opportunity to discover and support unique local businesses that offer gifts, products and services. By combining business networking, happy hour specials, delicious food, and convenient shopping, there is sure to be something for everyone who attends this popular event. All are welcome to attend, including GUYS! This is a free event."
For you Facebook types:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128352063865571
6) Fuse Fridays — Bar Smith — Downtown Phoenix — Fun starts at 9:00 PM —
Check out one of the best reasons to head to Downtown Phoenix on a Friday Night. Fuse Fridays is a great night of beats and is also a great place to see and be seen!
This week features:
D.I.M. (Berlin) @ FUSE + SOL’S B-Day Fest w/ TURNER & HEIT
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128883813811028
7) Kierland Commons Summer Concert Series -- Kierland Commons in Scottsdale -- Every Saturday in June and July (except 4th of July weekend) from 7 PM to 10 PM.
This week’s feature band:
Groove Merchants: Variety Covers
8) Phoenix Mercury -- The 2007 and 2009 WNBA Champions are back for another season and they only have one goal in mind….win the Championship again. Come see your Phoenix Mercury play the WNBA’s best. Even former Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley is impressed by the high level of competition in this league.
This week’s movie is ‘Michael Jackson: This is it’ and starts at June 25th at 7:30 PM
10) 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.
11)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.
12) Scottsdale Old Town Farmer’s Market -- Every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12 PM -- Under the shade at Scottsdale Stadium Enter Through Gate B.
13) Arizona Diamondbacks 2010 Season -- Another season of Diamondbacks baseball is well underway. New manager AJ Hinch has the Diamondbacks ready to take on Major League Baseball’s best! Don’t miss the action this season as they challenge for the AL West title!
Ticketmaster has your individual tickets for all game this season (including the Cubs and Yankees):
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!
15) Thursday Night Market -- The return of local farmers (and other) markets on Mill avenue starts up again on Feb 18th.
16) The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission every Thursday
17) Upcoming Events
2nd Annual Grand Avenue Festival -- Grand Avenue -- Downtown Phoenix -- Date TBD
Street League Skateboarding -- August 28th -- Jobing.com Arena -- The Worlds first professional skateboarding league featuring the worlds best skateboarders!
Fashion Week 2010 -- September 30th, October 1st and 2nd -- Schedule and site TBD
18) Roka Akor Farmers Market -- Every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM (Beginning January 31st)
19) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon.
20) Yoga in the Park -- Biltmore Fashion Park -- Every Sunday in the Center Lawn at 10:30 AM is a free 60 minute Yoga session.
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.
22) Chandler Farmer’s Market is every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Dr. A. J. Chandler Park (downtown Chandler)
21.5) Concerts
New to the Concert/Event Calendar this week (Info and Ticket Purchasing in the links for each event):
Show Updates!
Lilith -- July 8th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Phoenix, AZ -- THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!
Christina Aguilera -- August 14th -- 8 PM -- US Airways Center -- THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!
Limp Bizkit With special guest Ice cube -- August 7 -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!
Shows off on the horizon:
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy -- July 2 -- Talking Stick Resort
Cheap Trick -- July 3rd -- Grand Ballroom at the Talking Stick Resort -- Scottsdale, AZ
Kings of Leon -- Saturday July 10th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Rockstar Mayhem Festival -- Featuring Korn and Rob Zombie -- Friday July 16th at Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Doors will open at 1:30 PM -- Lamb of God and Five Finger Death Punch will also share the mainstage with Korn and Rob Zombie. Reserved tickets priced at $59.85, $49.02 and $31, a limited amount of General Admission Pit tickets priced at $75 . Lawn Tickets will be priced at $31 (plus fees). 4 pack of lawn tickets are also available for $98 (not including fees). Also on the bill is Hatebreed, Chimaira, Shadows Fall, Winds of Plague, Atreyu, Norma Jean, In
This Moment and 3 inches of Blood.
Tickets can be purchased here:
Leann Rimes -- Celebrity Theater -- July 17th -- 8:00 PM
Silverspoon Pickups -- Marquee Theater -- July 17th
Robert Plant and the Band of Joy -- July 20th -- Dodge Theater 7:30PM -- Tickets on sale April 5th at 10 AM -- The legendary Led Zepplin Singer brings one of his solo bands for a one night only show at the Dodge Theater
Rihanna with special guest Ke$ha -- Thursday July 22nd -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- The Multi platinum and Grammy winning R & B Superstar is bringing her ‘Last Girl on Earth’ World Tour to Phoenix. Expect a HUGE production from Rihanna during this tour. “We’ve never done a tour to this capacity. The production is unbelievable and the costumes, we just took it to a whole new level. Visually and sonically it’s going to be a big step up from the last time. We just keep growing and this time it is a massive production that I cannot wait for,” said Rihanna in a recent interview with AOL.
Reserved tickets will be priced at $95.75, $65.75 and $35.75 with a limited number of Golden Circle tickets also available. Lawn tickets will be priced at $25.75.
REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar -- Saturday July 24th at 7:00 PM -- Dodge Theater -- Two of the biggest bands of the 80′s will share the stage and treat fans with a large catalog of classics. Edwin McCain will open the show.
Barenaked Ladies -- Dodge Theater -- Sunday July 25th at 7:30 PM -- Every ticket for this show that is purchased online will include a digital cop of the Barenaked Ladies new album ‘All Tn Good Time’. Tickets will be priced at $48.00 and $38.00 with a limited number of $78.00 Golden Circle tickets also available. 4 Pack tickets are also available for this show.
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster by clicking this link.
Scorpions Farewell World Tour with very special guest Tesla -- Tuesday July 27th at 7:30 PM -- Dodge Theater -- You read that right, this is the farewell tour for one of the greatest heavy metal acts of all time. The Scorpions will be bringing their ‘Get your sting and blackout’ road show to the Dodge Theater. This will be the absolute last chance to hear your favorite Scorpions classics before they retire for good. Tickets will be priced at $69.00, $59.00, $45.00, $29.00 with a limited number of $89 Golden Circle tickets also available. A Special Four Pack Ticket Offer will also be available while supplies last.
Monster Ball Tour Featuring Lady Gaga -- Saturday July 31st -- US Airways Center -- Quickly becoming one of the best known and best selling pop artists of the modern era, Lady Gaga brings a brand new vision of her songs to the US Airways Center. Her shows have been selling out across North America and this show is sure to sell out. Semi Precious Weapons will open the show.
TOBY KEITH’S American Ride Tour -- August 8th 7:17 PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Prices: Reserved Tickets: $69.75, $49.75 , $29.75 -- Lawn: $29.75 -- 6 Pack of tickets: $99.96 -- Ticket Special two tickets for $40 -- Trace Adkins and Jame Otto open the show
Ted Nugent -- August 11th -- Celebrity Theater
The Reverend Horton Heat -- August 17th -- Marquee Theater
American Carnage Tour: Megadeth, Slayer, and Testament - August 17th -- Dodge Theater (This is the new and rescheduled date)
John Mayer -- August 18th at 7:30 PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- John Mayer brings the Summer leg of his Battle Studies World Tour to Phoenix for a show at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion. Mayer has been selling out out across the country since his ‘Battle Studies’ album debuted in November of 2009. Reserved tickets will be priced at $69.50 and $49.50. Lawn tickets will be priced at $36.00. A Special $117 Four Pack Lawn Ticket Package is also available while supplies last. Owl City will open the show.
Asia (Original Lineup) -- August 25th -- Celebrity Theater
Goo Goo Dolls with Switchfoot & Green River Ordinance -- Saturday August 28th -- Dodge Theater
Green Day with AFI - August 30th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Tickets on Sale April 3rd at 10 AM -- Green Day returns to Phoenix almost a year to the day after their last Phoenix show. One of the better acts to see live, Green Day never fails to deliver.
Michael Bolton -- September 10th -- 8PM -- Tickets on Sale now! More details in the link.
Charlie Hunter -- September 12th -- Rhythm Room
Paramore with Tegan and Sara -- Dodge Theater -- September 15th -- Tickets on sale March 26th at 10 AM
Margaret Cho -- The Cho Dependent Tour 2010 -- September 18th -- Dodge Theatre
Chris Issac -- September 23rd -- Celebrity Theater
Pixies with the Fuck Buttons -- Friday September 24th -- Mesa Amphitheatre
Howie Mandel -- Chandler Center for the Arts -- Friday September 24th at 8 PM -- While Howie has remained a constant force in show business for over 30 years, he has been thrust back in the spotlight as the host of what has become a national phenomenon “Deal or No Deal.” The show has become an instant hit. Howie Mandel’s versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film and stage. From his work on the Emmy-Award winning “St. Elsewhere,” to the international (and also Emmy nominated) “Bobby’s World,” Howie has become a mainstay of the American comedy scene.
KISS -- September 24th -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Daniel Tosh -- Tosh Tour Twenty Ten -- September 25th -- Dodge Theater
Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers -- September 26th -- US Airways Center -- Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers -- New Show date ANDnew opening act!
Carrie Underwood -- October 3rd at 7:30 PM -- Jobing.com Arena -- Multi Platinum Recording Artist Carrie Underwood is bringing her highly successful ‘Play on Tour’ tour to the Jobing.com Arena in October. Ms. Underwood will be donating 36 cents from every ticket sold for this show to ‘Save the Children’s United States Program’. Billy Currington and Sons of Syliva will open the show.
Benise -- The Spanish Guitar -- Chandler Center for the Arts -- Sunday October 3rd at 7:00 PM -- According to the Chandler Center for the Arts website: BENISE, and his Emmy Award Winning Nights of Fire Cast, returns with a new World Music & Dance production “THE SPANISH GUITAR”.In this new show Benise’s guitar becomes the keeper of stories of glory and tragedy through times and worlds gone by, a treasure chest of inspiration. His masterful and passionate playing, brilliantly choreographed dance numbers and orchestral pieces make this show a truly magical journey. The Password for the pre-sale is ‘Benise’ (without the quotes)
Here’s a sample of what you can expect from the show:
Jack Johnson: To the Sea Tour 2010 -- Sunday October 10th at 7:00 PM -- Cricket Wireless Pavilion -- Constantly working on perfecting his already great live show, Jack Johnson is returning to Phoenix to support his new album ‘To the Sea’. The really cool aspect about this show is that 100% of the proceeds from the tour will go to charity! Your ticket will not just allow you to see a great live act but you will also be helping out Johnson’s All At Once Community. G. Love and Special Sauce along with Zee Avi will open the show.
Kenny Rogers -- October 14th at 7:30 PM at the Dodge Theater
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band -- MGM Grand Hotel -- Las Vegas, NV -- Saturday October 23rd -- 7:00 PM -- We don’t normally post out of town information like this but since Mr. Buffett will be in close proximity to Phoenix, we had to post this. Also, if you have never seen him perform in Las Vegas, you must go. He throws one HELL of a party not only at his show but with his after parties at his bars on the Las Vegas Strip.
*NOTE* THE JIMMY BUFFETT SHOW IS IN LAS VEGAS!!
Kenny Loggins -- November 3rd -- Celebrity Theater
Andre Rieu -- November 29th at 7:30 PM -- Jobing.com Arena -- Andre Rieu along with his 55 piece Johann Strauss Orchestra will be performing in Glendale as part of his ‘Celebration of Music Tour’. Mr. Rieu had this to say about his upcoming tour: “Next year will be the ‘Celebration of Music Tour’. I always say that music is the most wonderful thing in the world. Music triggers emotions. I want to bring an ode to waltzes and polkas that bring joy, to romantic ballads and to many more beautiful melodies. It will be a very special night”.
Frank Sinatra Jr. -- March 19th, 2011 -- 7:30 PM -- Chandler Center for the Arts
Ricky Skaggs -- March 26th, 2011 -- 7:30 PM -- Chandler Center for the Arts
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