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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.

Phoenix

United States

Arizona

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

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

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.

Kobalt

Naughty or Nice Drag Bingo

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. 

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.

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