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A virtuosic bass player. Her voice is capable of acrobatics. . . . Her lyrics are poetry.


—NPR


An artist who defies categorization beyond the descriptor ‘brilliant.’


—Isthmus


A five-time Grammy winner, humanitarian, activist, and educator, acclaimed jazz bassist and vocalist esperanza spalding has, in her illustrious career, continually and brilliantly married genres, pushed boundaries, and created groundbreaking art. Her work interweaves through various combinations of instrumental music, improvisation, singing, composition, poetry, dance, therapeutic research, storytelling, teaching, regenerative agriculture, urban land and artist sanctuary custodianship, and growing in love while collaboratively decolonizing within and through her hometown community. She has performed at the Oscars, the Grammys, the Nobel Prize ceremony, and the White House.


As a musician, composer, vocalist, and lyricist, spalding is expansive, iterative, shape-shifting, open, and progressively innovative. A voracious and magnetic performer who has shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Janelle Monae, and Prince, spalding is attentively studious towards what the process of playing live presents to the structure of a song.

Phoenix

United States

Arizona

4725 E. Mayo Blvd.

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

Esperanza Spalding

Join us for this inspiring, AZ Speaks event with Dr. Tamika Sanders and explore the hidden codes, songs, and stories of the Underground Railroad, celebrating the ingenuity and resilience that helped many enslaved people escape to freedom.


Communication and secrecy were key to the successful operation of the Underground Railroad. Safety was more important than quickness. Both fugitive slaves and members of the Underground Railroad learned to code and decode hidden messages, and to disguise signs to avoid capture. There were code names for towns on the routes and code numbers for towns. There were signs and songs. A quilt hanging on a clothesline with a house and a smoking chimney among its designs indicated a safe house. The song, “Follow the Drinking Gourd” served as directions to Canada. Using storytelling, activities and songs, Dr. Sanders depicts the ingenuity and resiliency of those who used the Underground Railroad to help over 100,000 slaves escape to freedom between 1810 and 1850.

113 N. 6th St.

Heritage Square

Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad

1825 N. Central Ave.

The Phoenix Theatre Company

Seussical The Musical

You shared + we listened! After hearing directly from our visitors about a desire for more late-night hours during the weekdays, Phoenix Art Museum will stay open late on Thursdays and Fridays beginning in October, including for monthly First Fridays.


Effective October 2, 2024 (exactly two weeks from today!) the Museum will be open: ⁠


 * Wednesday – Friday // 10 am – 8 pm ⁠
 * Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays // 3 – 8 pm ⁠
 * First Fridays // 5 – 8 pm
 * Saturday – Sunday // 10 am – 5 pm ⁠


Monthly First Friday programming will include voluntary-donation general admission, discounted rates to view special-engagement exhibitions, two resident DJs, in-gallery sketching with Aileen Martinez, cash bar + food vendors, and more.


Admission tickets can always be reserved online before your visit for a quicker check-in process.

1625 N. Central Ave.

Phoenix Art Museum

PhxArt Late-Night Hours

Scottsdale ArtWalk is much like a large, easy-going open house for the Scottsdale Arts District located primarily along Main Street and Marshall Way in Scottsdale Downtown. "America’s Original ArtWalk", this weekly gathering takes place every Thursday evening (year-round, except Thanksgiving) when all member galleries belonging to the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) open their doors to the public and show off the work of the Southwest’s outstanding artists. A 30-year tradition, the ArtWalk process is simple; proceed at your own pace, wander into galleries that capture your fancy, stroll around a delightful area punctuated by dramatic statues, bubbling fountains, tree-covered courtyards, famed restaurants and more. Horse-drawn carriage rides and trolley rides are often available from plentiful free parking areas nearby.

Various Galleries

Scottsdale ArtWalk

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.

Richard Avedon: Among Creatives

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.

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

Join Alex Amsel, Phoenix Symphony Associate Conductor, as he hosts and moderates these Phoenix Symphony working, open rehearsals for “Coffee, Conversation & Classics.” Experience your Phoenix Symphony as they rehearse and prepare for an upcoming concert. Participate in a Q&A after the rehearsal with the guest conductor and musicians. Some pieces of music listed may not be rehearsed on that particular date. The seating is general admission. Enjoy a casual and intimate experience with the Phoenix Symphony.


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

Coffee, Conversation & Classics – Brahms’ Symphony No. 1

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

“Muddy Terrains” presents a diverse collection of newly created works from two artists’ residencies with CALA Alliance in the Spring and Summer of 2024. San Juan-based Mariana Ramos Ortiz (Puerto Rico, b. 1997) and Phoenix-based Estephania González (United States, b. 1989) explore the interconnected themes of environmentalism, self-determination and impermanence in the Southwest and the Caribbean Archipelago. The exhibition underscores some of the most critical themes pertinent to the region, including resource scarcity. In their dynamic practice that employs innovative printmaking techniques, Ramos Ortiz explores the qualities of the earth as they relate to the realities of occupation, protection and temporality. Drawing inspiration from the societal and spiritual perspectives of the Mexica peoples of pre-conquest Mexico and Latinx hair practices, González’s work underscores the cultural significance of water across space, time and geographies.


How does water access and water scarcity affect you and your community? How does land ownership and sovereignty shift your perspective on place?


“Muddy Terrains: Mariana Ramos Ortiz + Estephania González” is organized by ASUAM Senior Curator Alana Hernandez, with ASUAM Windgate Curatorial Fellow Sade Moore and made possible by generous funding from the Ford Foundation. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with a Community of Practice composed of Vania Guevara, Advocacy and Political Director, CHISPA AZ; Pita Juarez, Filmmaker, and Media and Communications Creative; and Elizabeth Pineda, Photographer and Faculty Associate at Arizona State University.

51 E. 10th St.

ASU Art Museum

Muddy Terrains: Mariana Ramos Ortiz + Estephania González

What role does community play in contemporary mothering experiences? How might we tackle taboo topics such as postpartum anxiety, rage, and birth trauma, while celebrating maternal joy, love, sacredness and the spectrum of emotions in between? What can we do to acknowledge the invisible labor of mothering, recognizing it is not a monolithic experience, and offering a rich tapestry of alternative, inclusive narratives? 


“Notes on Motherhood” explores various stages of matrescence, or “mother-becoming” –– from birth and caregiving to grief and loss. The exhibition challenges the narrow depictions of mothers and mothering within art history and visual culture. Drawing from the museum’s dynamic collection, the presentation assesses the presence and absence of nuanced, complex portrayals of motherhood. Often, maternity is viewed through a male gaze, with the image of the Madonna and Child dominating the experience. Alongside selections from the collection, the exhibition inserts voices and perspectives traditionally left out. Regional women-identified artists, such as Megan Driving Hawk (United States, b. 1988), Gabriela Muñoz (United States, b. Mexico 1980) and Ashley Czajkowski (United States, b. 1986), each offer a unique perspective on mothering, thereby expanding upon the limited understandings of birth, nurturing and unseen domestic labor. 


Artists include: Pitseolak Ashoona (Inuk, 1904–1983), James S. Baillie (United States, active 1838–1855), Judy Chicago (United States, b. 1939), Sue Coe (England, b. 1951), Ashley Czajkowski (United States, b. 1986), Francis de Erdely (United States, 1904–1959), Raoul Deal (United States, b. 1956), Louis Delsarte (United States, 1944–2020), Renée Dennison (Diné, b. 1963), Megan Driving Hawk (United States, b.1988), Albrecht Dürer (Germany, 1491–1528), Margaret Garcia (United States, b. 1951), R.C. Gorman (Diné, 1933–2005), Mildred Howard (United States, b. 1945), Sara Hubbs (United States, b. 1978), Victoria E.H. Huntley (United States, b. 1900–1971), Käthe Kollwitz (Germany, 1867–1945), John P. Leeper (United States, 1909–1989), Adriana Lestido (Argentina, b. 1955), Gabriela Muñoz (United States, b. Mexico 1980), José Clemente Orozco (Mexico, 1883–1949), Lisa Reinertson (United States, b. 1955), Margery Ryerson (United States, 1886–1989), Edwin Scheier (United States, 1910–2008), Forrest Solis (United States, b. 1979), Roxanne Swentzell (Santa Clara Tewa, b.1962), Akio Takamori (United States, 1950–2017), Dorothy Trujillo (Cochiti Pueblo, 1932–1999), Andy Warhol (United States, 1928–1987), June Wayne (United States, 1918–2011) and Russell Wray (United States, b. 1955).

Notes on Motherhood at ASU Art Museum

Join us and elevate your travel experience by savoring Arizona’s craft beer culture. On our Tempe Brewery excursion we showcase four distinctive and award winning local breweries. Discover the craft, with a behind the scenes peek into the brewing process and immerse yourself in the flavors of Arizona at each stop. At each brewery or cidery we visit you will enjoy a pint or a flight, hand selected by the master brewer or owner. Each of our 4 Brewery Partners are 2024 award winners and collectively share close to 75 state, national and international beer awards. Shareable appetizers will also be provided on this 4.5 hour tasting excursion.


 


This is a 4.5 hour tasting tour with appetizers provided at one location. Please be sure to hydrate and eat a full meal before joining the tour. Food will be available for purchase throughout the tour. Overnight guests at the Marriott Buttes Tempe can be picked up and dropped off at the lobby of Marriott at The Buttes Resort and Spa. All other guests will be picked up and dropped off at Catalyst Crafted Ales. Please select your preferred pickup location during checkout. This tour requires some walking and encounters uneven or wet floors during the brewery tours. Please wear comfortable non-slip shoes.


Looking forward to brew hopping with you!

Marriott at the Buttes Resort and Spa

Tempe Brewery Tour

HERE WE GO AGAIN! This spectacular live concert celebrates the legendary music of ABBA! This concert will transport you straight to the heart of the 1970s, capturing the joy and energy that made ABBA one of the best-selling music acts in history. Sing along to hits like "Mamma Mia," "Dancing Queen," and "Waterloo" as talented performers bring the Swedish band's iconic songs to life with dazzling costumes and authentic performances. Experience the joy and energy that made ABBA a global sensation in this unforgettable night of music!

Hale Center Theatre

Hale Concert Hall presents Tribute to ABBA

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

The enchanting, all-ages, holiday walk-through festival, Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” has returned to Phoenix at Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center, open now through Monday, Feb. 17. Guests of all ages can immerse themselves in a glowing tapestry of holiday-inspired magic, where every corner reveals new wonders and memories waiting to be made along with seasonal enchantment featuring millions of shimmering lights, whimsical displays and dazzling interactive experiences.

Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” at Superstition Springs Center, located at 6555 E. Southern Ave., is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. General admission tickets start at $24 per person, with discount ticket prices available for children ages three to 12, seniors over 62 and military with valid I.D. Children under three are free. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Parking is free. Tickets may be purchased online on the website or by calling 725-272-2700.

Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center

Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” at Mesa

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

Come welcome in the New Year with our Vinyasa Vibrations Soundbath class led by Debbie Popiel. Combining invigorating vinyasa flow with healing sound vibration to release the past year's energy and set intentions for the year ahead.


Registration starts at 5:30PM


Class 6PM-7PM


Studio 1 & 2 at W Scottsdale


Please bring your own yoga mats.

7277 E. Camelback Rd.

W Scottsdale

Vinyasa Vibrations Soundbath

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

Enjoy live entertainment and local DJs from La Tricolor 103.5 while dancing to Regional Mexican music and Banda. Sip on refreshing pina coladas, margaritas, and palomas with our weekly drink specials, and savor delicious food from CAZ Taqueria---tacos, taco salads, burritos, and more!


Free Admission, 21+* (*excluding ticketed Special Events)


 


Drink Specials


 * Margarita | $7 - Make it Caliente with spiced rim & Tabasco sauce
 * Buckets of Beer Domestic $20 | Import $25  Domestic - Michelob Ultra & Budlight |   Imports - Corona & Modelo
 * November Specials - Buchacolada $8 and Paloma $7


 


CAZ Taqueria Specials


 * Taco Salad | $10
 * 3 Taco Sampler | $10
 * Burrito | $9
 * Chips and Salsa | $5

524 N. 92nd St.

Casino Arizona

Noches Calientes en Casino Arizona

Conjunto Deleite
Noches Calientes Evento Especial


Conjunto Deleite es una agrupación de seis músicos mexicano-americanos originarios de Phoenix, Arizona. Fundada en 2018, la agrupacion combina el talento del saxofón y el acordeón con voces y armonías únicas, creando un estilo innovador que celebra el legado de la música Norteña. Inspirados por leyendas como Conjunto Primavera, Cumbre Norteña y Polo Urias, Conjunto Deleite honra sus raíces mientras aporta un toque fresco y contemporáneo a su sonido.


Con un repertorio lleno de Norteñas, Cumbias, Polkas y hasta un que otro Chotiz, Conjunto Deleite ofrece un espectáculo energético que transporta al público del la pista de baile al rancho. Su estilo único y sus presentaciones llenas de carisma les han ganado el título de "La banda Norteña más energética de Arizona," otorgado por La Mejor 106.5 FM. Además, han compartido escenario con grandes de la música Norteña, como Polo Urías, Maquinaria Norteña y Rieleros del Norte y muchos mas.


Representando estados como Chihuahua, Durango y Jalisco, cada integrante aporta su toque especial a la música, enriqueciendo el sonido del grupo. Con más de 1,000 presentaciones y una pasión incansable por su arte, Conjunto Deleite sigue conquistando corazones y dejando huella como un símbolo de orgullo y tradición para la comunidad Norteña.


 


Conjunto Deleite is a group of six Mexican-American musicians from Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2018, the group combines the talent of the saxophone and accordion with unique voices and harmonies, creating an innovative style that celebrates the legacy of Norteño music. Inspired by legends like Conjunto Primavera, Cumbre Norteña, and Polo Urias, Conjunto Deleite honors their roots while bringing a fresh, contemporary touch to their sound.


With a repertoire full of Norteñas, Cumbias, Polkas, and even the occasional Chotis, Conjunto Deleite offers an energetic show that transports the audience from the dance floor to the ranch. Their unique style and charismatic performances have earned them the title of "The Most Energetic Norteño Band in Arizona," awarded by La Mejor 106.5 FM. Additionally, they have shared the stage with greats of Norteño music, such as Polo Urías, Maquinaria Norteña, Rieleros del Norte, and many more.


Representing states like Chihuahua, Durango, and Jalisco, each member brings their special touch to the music, enriching the group's sound. With more than 1,000 performances and an unwavering passion for their art, Conjunto Deleite continues to win hearts and leave a mark as a symbol of pride and tradition for the Norteño community.

Noches Calientes En Casino Arizona Special Event: Conjunto Deleite

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

Footprint Center is now a cashless environment. Please plan on using Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover during your visit. Don't have a credit/debit card? Convert cash into a preloaded Mastercard by visiting one of our reverse ATMs located near the Ticket Office or Section 218! When you purchase a ticket to a Footprint Center event, you can ride the Valley Metro Light Rail at no cost for four (4) hours prior to the event through the end of the transit day. With an increased focus on secure, contactless entry, mobile tickets will be required. All tickets will be delivered electronically with no exceptions, therefore will call is no longer available. All tickets are available via the Ticketmaster app or the Suns-Mercury-Footprint Center app. Standard ticket limit is six (6). Presales and first day of general on sale ticket limit is four (4). To purchase more tickets, please call 602.379.SUNS to find out about group tickets.

201 E. Jefferson St.

Footprint Center

Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks

Internationally renowned Ukrainian-American concert pianist and author Inna Faliks presents the acclaimed program Manuscripts Don't Burn, which includes reading from her best-selling memoir Weight in the Fingertips, a Musical Odyssey from Ukraine to the World Stage. Selections by Bach, Chopin, Liszt, and other works dedicated to her.

Jewish Historical Society

Manuscripts Don't Burn

Watch the Phoenix Suns face the Atlanta Hawks at Footprint Center on January 9, 2025.

Swing by every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 PM to enjoy live music, curated weekly by Asim Nichols.


Entry is FREE - so sit back, relax, and wind down your week with a bite, drink and incredible tunes from some of Phoenix's best local players.

747 W Roosevelt St.

Walter Studios

Jazz Nights at Walter Studios

Every Friday-Eve, Miss Arizona Gay Rodeo 2019 Piper M'Shay hosts her signature show at Charlie's Phoenix, our iconic country bar that's the official headquarters for the rodeo each February. Pop-up performances by Piper and friends will ease you into the weekend (which promises an entertainment-filled lineup as well).




Arrive early, seating is limited!


Charlie's Phoenix

Pipin' Hot Thursdays

College of Cards is Back at Talking Stick Resort!


Ready to level up your poker skills? Join us at the College of Cards, happening weekly every Tuesday at 2pm and Friday at 8pm. These (3) two-hour sessions will teach you the basics of poker in a real casino environment, earning you a B.S. in Card♠logy!


No prior sign-up required — simply check in at the poker podium in the Arena Poker Room, and sit down with a dealer to get started. All are welcome (ages 21 or older), whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills.


As a bonus, guests will receive one complimentary beverage during each session they attend. Don’t miss out—start your poker journey today!

9800 E. Talking Stick Way

Talking Stick Resort

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

Enjoy live music, an iced coffee or mimosa flight, or one of our delicious breakfast/brunch items at JOJO Coffeehouse.

Live music every weekend from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

JOJO Coffeehouse

Live Music at JOJO Coffeehouse

132 E. Washington St.

Pa'La Downtown

Nuance Jazz

Join Miss Gay Arizona America 2019-2020 Espressa Grandé and her rotating cast of local entertainers for a weekly larger-than-life drag show. For more on Espressa, click here [https://www.visitphoenix.com/blog/post/espressa-grande/]. Reservations required: espressagrande@gmail.com.

Events in Phoenix, United States

Esperanza Spalding

Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad

Seussical The Musical

PhxArt Late-Night Hours

Scottsdale ArtWalk

Brains and Beauty: At the Intersection of Art and Neuroscience

Cybele Lyle: Floating Seeds Make Deep Forms

Richard Avedon: Among Creatives

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

Coffee, Conversation & Classics – Brahms’ Symphony No. 1

Spring Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Meryl McMaster: Bloodline at the Heard Museum

Muddy Terrains: Mariana Ramos Ortiz + Estephania González

Notes on Motherhood at ASU Art Museum

Tempe Brewery Tour

Seussical The Musical

Hale Concert Hall presents Tribute to ABBA

Skate Westgate

Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” at Mesa

First Fridays at The Shops at Norterra

Vinyasa Vibrations Soundbath

ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo

First Fridays w/ Arizona Center

Noches Calientes en Casino Arizona

Noches Calientes En Casino Arizona Special Event: Conjunto Deleite

The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show

Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks

Seussical The Musical

Manuscripts Don't Burn

Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks

Jazz Nights at Walter Studios

Pipin' Hot Thursdays

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

Live Music at JOJO Coffeehouse

Nuance Jazz

TGIF: Thank Grandé It's Friday