Events' Realm

Brains and Beauty: At the Intersection of Art and Neuroscience is a visual exploration of neuroaesthetics, the new and rapidly expanding field of research that combines neuroscience and psychology to study the neural processes of aesthetic experience. 

Phoenix

United States

Arizona

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Brains and Beauty: At the Intersection of Art and Neuroscience

Floating Seeds Make Deep Forms is a site-specific installation that responds to deserts in the North American Southwest as non-places—liminal expanses for ambiguity within a regenerative ecosystem.

Cybele Lyle: Floating Seeds Make Deep Forms

This December, Phoenix Art Museum will present the work of one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century in Richard Avedon: Among Creatives.


Drawn from the collection of the Center for Creative Photography (CCP) in Tucson, the exhibition presents more than 50 photographs by Richard Avedon (1923-2004), highlighting his distinctive large-scale portraits of fellow creative icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Marian Anderson, Paul McCartney and other celebrity subjects, in addition to his contributions to fashion photography.


Richard Avedon: Among Creatives will be on view at the Museum from December 6 – May 25, 2025.

1625 N. Central Ave.

Phoenix Art Museum

Richard Avedon: Among Creatives

Isabella

Get lucky with the perfect afternoon pick-me-ups with Lucky Hour deals at ART NoMad every day from 4-7 p.m! Shake off the stress of the day with your crew and enjoy deals like $15 classic cocktails, $50 beer buckets, $50 for a dozen oysters and a bottle of rosé and the $15 Happy Meal combo, which includes a hot dog, beer and a fortune cookie. Pair the savings with stunning views of the Empire State Building in the heart of NYC and make your own luck at ART NoMad!

About ART NoMad
Situated on the 31st floor of Arlo NoMad, this rooftop is your perch above the heart of NYC, complete with a “Sky Walk” — a glass floor looking onto the city street below. Enjoy a refreshing sip of Under Pressure (there’s no pressure, just vibes) as you wave at the Empire State Building. Day or night, ART NoMad will make you feel like you’re sitting on top of the world.

New York,

New York

11 E. 31st St.

Arlo NoMad

Lucky Hour @ ART NoMad

Join us on the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. for one of the nation's largest, self-guided art walks. Tour more than 70 galleries, venues and art-related spaces to see a variety of artwork and to enjoy the spirit and culture of the city.


Check out Visit Phoenix's guide to First Friday [https://www.visitphoenix.com/things-to-do/arts-culture/first-friday-art-walk/], and follow Artlink Phoenix on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ArtlinkPhoenix/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/artlink_phoenix/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/artlink_phoenix] for current information and additional wasy to support Phoenix artists.

P.O. Box 3426

Artlink

Artlink's First Fridays Art Walk

Artlink has not restarted the monthly Third Fridays Art Walk due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, many art events are still occuring in the downtown Phoenix area.


Join us on the third Friday of every month for one of downtown Phoenix's signature, ongoing art events. 


While similar in programming to First Fridays, Third Fridays are also known as “Gallery Night.” Many arts destinations and businesses open up, and the visiting crowds are decidedly more arts-focused.


Please visit our calendar [http://www.artlinkphx.org/calendar/] to find a current schedule of exhibitions and events or follow this link to the map [https://phoenixurbanguide.com/map/#{%22page%22:1,%22tag%22:%22first%20friday%22,%22category_id%22:[3],%22location%22:{%22latitude%22:%2233.456137%22,%22longitude%22:%22-112.0740%22}}].


Follow Artlink Phoenix on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ArtlinkPhoenix/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/artlink_phoenix/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/artlink_phoenix] for current information and additional wasy to support Phoenix artists.

Artlink's Third Fridays Gallery Night

LIGHT BLOOM by HYBYCOZO is a limited-time exhibit where nature and light converge. This mesmerizing display invites you to explore the Garden transformed by stunning geometric light installations that illuminate the beauty of the desert landscape in a new way. As the sun sets, LIGHT BLOOM comes to life, casting intricate shadows and vibrant hues across the Garden. Wander the trails and let the enchanting installations transport you to a magical realm where the natural world meets the abstract.


About the Artists:


Yelena Filipchuk (b. 1987) Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Yelena attended UC Berkeley and studied Conservation and Resource Studies, concentrating on patterns in the natural world, biomimicry and environmental justice. Then trained in studio art and fabrication and digital design. She thrives in the creative process, creating thought provoking artwork that investigates patterns and forms as a way to educate and inspire.


Serge Beaulieu (b. 1981) Born in Revelstoke BC, Canada, Serge attended Carleton University and studied Industrial Design. After having practiced as a designer for 10 years, Serge returned to his roots as an artist and sculptor by creating large scale artworks that push the boundaries of technology, geometry and fabrication. He is constantly investigating materials, light and processes in order to harness technology as a conduit for artistic expression.

1201 N. Galvin Parkway

Desert Botanical Garden

Light Bloom at the Desert Botanical Garden

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars presents more than 70 of the most extraordinary and sought-after string instruments from iconic European makers of the 16th to the 19th century. Spectacular violins, guitars, lutes, and bows show how exceptionally skilled makers elevated fine string instruments into timeless masterpieces that remain astonishing today.

4725 E. Mayo Blvd.

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit

The S’edav Va’aki Museum is thrilled to invite you to visit our latest exhibit, “Following Their Roots – Traditional Native American Farming in Arizona, Past and Present,” opening October 17, 2024. This exhibit is all about exploring and celebrating the deep connections between Arizona’s Indigenous communities and their agricultural traditions, offering a rich historical perspective and a glimpse into the contemporary practices that sustain these cultural lifeways today.


Come discover how these communities have thrived for over 4,000 years, learn about farming practices unique to Arizona's diverse ecosystems, and dive into the important ongoing story of water rights in the Southwest. It is a fascinating journey through history, food, and culture that you won’t want to miss!


The exhibit will be open until Summer 2025, so there is plenty of time to check it out. We can’t wait to see you there!

4619 E. Washington St.

S'edav Va'aki Museum (Formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

Following Their Roots - Exhibit

Bronx

Yankee Stadium

Classic Tour at Yankee Stadium

Stubhub

9/11 Tribute Museum

National September 11 Museum Admission

Let your imagination run wild as you walk back in time along one of our nature trails!

McKinney

Texas

Nature Place

Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary

Dinosaurs Live!

Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden Tour Experience

Yankee Stadium Gameday Express Tour

Turn Phoenix into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history.  Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Start when you want and play at your pace. Save 25%- Only $36.75 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: PHXEVENT. Sign up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com [http://www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com].

333 N. Central Ave.

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Phoenix

Spring Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Meryl McMaster: Bloodline is a survey exhibition featuring the pioneering large-scale photographic works of Canadian artist Meryl McMaster (b. 1988), reflecting her mixed nêhiyaw(Plains Cree)/Siksika, Dutch, and British ancestry. This exhibition spans McMaster’s past accomplishments (2008-2019) and her recent explorations (2022-2023) of family histories, particularly those of her Plains Cree/Métis female forebears from the Red Pheasant Cree Nation in present-day Saskatchewan, Canada. This will be the first major solo exhibition of Meryl McMaster’s work outside of Canada. McMaster interrogates colonial histories, residential schools, and ancestral trauma, re-creating and re-imagining oral histories and stories in reclamation.

2301 N. Central Ave.

Heard Museum

Meryl McMaster: Bloodline at the Heard Museum

Stop by for free Heritage Family Days one Saturday a month at Heritage Square! Join us on the porch of the Shop the Square Museum Store for storytime and a themed craft, and then stick around for a game or two of croquet on the lawn. We’ll see you there!

113 N. 6th St.

Heritage Square

Heritage Family Day

Montréal

Canada

Québec

Bell Centre

Visites Guidées Centre Bell - Bell Centre

Jackson County

Mississippi

Lee E Williams Athletic and Assembly Center

Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Jackson State Tigers Basketball

Nacogdoches

William R Johnson Coliseum

Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Basketball

Kids & adults are invited to partake in a timeless holiday tradition – outdoor ice skating on our real ice rink! Make magical memories with your loved ones as you glide through an unforgettable winter wonderland. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re performing pirouettes or strapping on skates for the first time.

Skate Westgate will be open from November 1 through January 20, with hours varying each day.

Fountain Park at Westgate Entertainment District

Skate Westgate

This free Asian event is a smaller version of our other events. This night market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This food festival is about highlighting the diversity of food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.

We highly encourage carpooling and rideshare. Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.

Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.

There will be over 15 local Asian food and Anime artists at this monthly, free night market. There will also be different local Asian food vendors each month.

The dates for this season are:
Dec 14th, 2024 4pm – 9pm
• January 11th 4pm – 9pm
• February 8th 4pm – 9pm
• March 22nd 4pm – 9pm
• April 19th 4pm – 9pm
• May 10th 4pm – 9pm

AZ International Marketplace Plaza

Metro Phoenix Night Market

Vegan Social is a an all-vegan, open-air monthly street feast that features over 45 vendors every second Saturday and is free and open to the public.


Vegan Social takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. in DTPHX at First Street and Garfield in Downtown Phoenix.


Follow @thatvegansocial [https://www.instagram.com/thatvegansocial/?hl=en] and @veganphx [https://www.instagram.com/veganphx/?hl=en] for monthly vendor information, seasonal details and more.

Second Street and Roosevelt in DTPHX

Vegan Social

First Fridays every month from October 2023 to April 2024

Start your engines… we’re crankin’ out the classics! Attend our free auto show each month + enjoy happy hour deals & live music. Free entry. All makes & models are welcome & will be directed to park together. First come, first served.

The Shops at Norterra

First Fridays at The Shops at Norterra

Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition,  ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform the Zoo into a dazzling spectacle, guiding you through the illuminated pathways alongside animal habitats and Zoo trails. 
 
Don’t miss our brand-new light show, featuring vibrant visuals and mesmerizing music that will captivate visitors of all ages. Warm up with delicious treats at our cozy s’mores pits and sip on delicious hot cocoa as you take in the festive atmosphere. Enjoy a stroll through the even longer light tunnel, get your photo with Santa and embrace the opportunity to create lasting memories in a magical setting. ZooLights is the perfect way to celebrate the season and experience the Zoo in a whole new light.


Tickets on sale October 1.

455 N. Galvin Pkwy.

Phoenix Zoo/Arizona Center for Nature Conservation

ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo

Join us for a new family-twist on First Fridays! Shop 40+ local artisans & eat with several local food vendors. Experience interactive activities, live music, and a roller-skating rink on site with The Zoni Girls.

400 E. Van Buren St.

Arizona Center

First Fridays w/ Arizona Center

Come enjoy an immersive and comedic murder mystery where even YOU can be the killer!
It’s the event everyone is dying to attend, so don’t miss out!


Prepare to unravel the secrets of a thrilling murder mystery, where every twist and turn leads you closer to uncovering the truth. Put your sleuthing skills to the test as you examine clues and mingle with suspects, all while enjoying a delectable three-course meal. But beware! You might find yourself a suspect in this gripping tale. Secure your tickets now for an evening you won't soon forget!

The Old Spaghetti Factory

The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show

Croton-on-Hudson

Van Cortlandt Manor

Blaze: Hudson Valley

Edinburg

UTRGV Fieldhouse

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Basketball

Watch the Valley Suns face off against the Santa Cruz Warriors in their inaugural season on January 13, 2025.


The Valley Suns are a professional basketball team in the NBA G League that is affiliated with the Phoenix Suns [https://www.visitphoenix.com/events/sports-events/phoenix-suns-schedule/]. The team is the newest addition to the league, with its inaugural season kicking off at Mullett Arena in late 2024.

411 S. Packard Dr.

Mullett Arena

Valley Suns vs. Santa Cruz Warriors

William Eddins, conductor
Bella Hristova, violin 


After Brahms successfully debuted his Symphony No. 1 in 1876, the famed conductor Hans von Bülow declared it to be “Beethoven’s Tenth.” William Eddins leads the orchestra in this popular symphony, which progresses from tragic struggle to triumphant victory. The program also includes two remarkable works influenced by jazz and blues: Blush by Ayanna Witter-Johnson and Wynton Marsalis’ Grammy winning Violin Concerto.


Concert Repertoire
Ayanna Witter-Johnson: Blush
Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 
To be announced: Mystery Piece

75 N. 2nd St.

Symphony Hall Phoenix

Brahms’ Symphony No. 1

Corpus Christi

American Bank Center Arena

Northwestern State Demons at Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Basketball

Columbus

Ohio

Value City Arena - Schottenstein Center

Aerosmith with The Black Crowes

Las Vegas

Nevada

Ka Theatre at MGM Grand Hotel

Cirque du Soleil: KA

Joan & Sanford I. Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall - Complex

MET Orchestra

Join us for Naughty or Nice Drag Bingo — Phoenix's longest-running drag bingo event — hosted by Olivia Gardens with Barbra Seville.


Free to play for a chance to win prizes from Off Chute Too.


Masks required and enhanced cleaning procedures are in place.

Events

Brains and Beauty: At the Intersection of Art and Neuroscience

Cybele Lyle: Floating Seeds Make Deep Forms

Richard Avedon: Among Creatives

Lucky Hour @ ART NoMad

Artlink's First Fridays Art Walk

Artlink's Third Fridays Gallery Night

Light Bloom at the Desert Botanical Garden

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit

Following Their Roots - Exhibit

Classic Tour at Yankee Stadium

National September 11 Museum Admission

Dinosaurs Live!

National September 11 Museum Admission

Madison Square Garden Tour Experience

Yankee Stadium Gameday Express Tour

Spring Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Meryl McMaster: Bloodline at the Heard Museum

Heritage Family Day

Visites Guidées Centre Bell - Bell Centre

Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Jackson State Tigers Basketball

Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Basketball

Skate Westgate

Metro Phoenix Night Market

Vegan Social

First Fridays at The Shops at Norterra

ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo

First Fridays w/ Arizona Center

The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show

Blaze: Hudson Valley

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Basketball

Valley Suns vs. Santa Cruz Warriors

Brahms’ Symphony No. 1

Northwestern State Demons at Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Basketball

Aerosmith with The Black Crowes

Cirque du Soleil: KA

MET Orchestra

Naughty or Nice Drag Bingo

Blue Man Group Las Vegas

Cirque du Soleil: KA

Witches and Warlock Show