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) Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction – Westworld – Scottsdale – January 17th-23rd – The world famous auto auction is back for another year of auto auction fun. Come see why this is one of the best events on the Phoenix calendar.
2) PF Chang’s Rock n’ Roll Marathon – Phoenx/Scottsdale/Tempe – January 16th – One of the big events on the running calendar this year will see a great many participants battle the marathon and half marathon courses. For those of you who aren’t participating, please note that a good portion of roads, bus services, and other detours will be in effect in and around the marathon course.
3) Tom Green – Tempe Improv – January 13th-15th – Canadian Funnyman Tom Green brings his unique brand of comedy to the Tempe Improv
4) Harlem Globetrotters – January 16th – Jobing.com Arena – Glendale
5) Phoenix Suns – Come watch your Phoenix Suns take on the NBA’s best this season!
Tickets for the Suns games via Ticketmaster.
If any Suns game sells out, and you still want to go, try our new Ticketing site for after market tickets:
6) Monster Energy Supercross – Saturday January 15th – Chase Field
7) Social Distortion (Rescheduled Shows) – January 13th and January 14th – Marquee Theater
8) National Geographic Live! 4-Part Speaker Series – Exploring Mars: The Next Generation – January 19th, 2011 – Mesa Arts Center – NASA Engineer Kobie Boykins, who helped design the famous Mars Rovers, will share the latest discoveries from the Red Planet and preview the next stage in exploration of our closest planetary neighbor.
9) 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).
10) Escape the Fate – January 21st – Marquee Theater
11) Westside Improv Freeze – Westgate City Center – January 15th – You have to read the description to get the full explanation of this fun event.
12) NFL Playoffs – Check your local listings – The next round of the playoffs are on! Tune in to see who moves on and who goes golfing.
13) Arizona State Basketball – Come see the Men’s and Women’s Sun Devil’s Basketball team take on the best of the Pac-10 and NCAA!
14) Rocky Horror Picture Show – MADCAP Theaters – Every Saturday Night – Let’s do the time warp again!
It’s Student Appreciation night this Saturday!
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15) 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.
16) 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!
17) Black Pearl Poetry – Fridays – Fair Trade Cafe – 1020 N 1st Ave. (1st ave and Roosevelt)
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 Saturday January 15th
Janet Jackson – Comercia Theater – April 8th, 2011
Tickets on sale now/New to the Calendar
Phoenix Symphony 2010-2011 Season – Various locations
Southwest Shakespeare Company’s 2010-2011 Season – Sept 9th – April 30th – Mesa Arts Center
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