BEST Events In Phoenix
The Event Oracle Knows ALL the FUN Events in the Land of the Phoenix Sun. Select your date above then scroll for all the Arts, Entertainment, Phoenix Date Night ideas, and Events in my Crystal Ball...
SEE ALSO: BEST Phoenix Things To Do
SEE ALSO: BEST Phoenix Dinner Shows
ALSO: BEST Phoenix Things To Do
ALSO: BEST Phoenix Dinner Shows
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Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
Phoenix Public Market
721 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004At this local farmers market, expect to find local produce, grass-fed meats, fresh eggs, baked bread and treats, jams and honey, peanut butter, flours and mixes, prepared foods, gluten-free and vegan options, ready-to-eat meals, food trucks, local artisan wares and health and wellness products.
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Movement in the Courtyard
The Churchill 901
901 North 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004Join us in the courtyard every Saturday at 9:00a.m. for a donation-based ALL LEVELS fitness class with styles + instructors rotating weekly. Limited Capacity: 50 spots. masks optional. Suggested donation: $10
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The Workshop
Children's Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034In the Workshop, children are invited to invent and build through self-facilitated, open-ended discovery. This NEW makerspace exhibit offers a hands-on, creative space where children can gather materials, create a blueprint, use tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, nails, measuring tapes, wrenches, levels, wires, drills and more! Free with general admission. Tuesday - Saturday
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Sidewalk Saturdays
The Churchill
901 N 1st St
Phoenix, AZ 85004A weekly celebration of local artisans, connection, and community on the sidewalks in the heart of downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row Arts District. Come out, it’s worth the drive. Free admission. Hours: 9am - 2pm. Movement in the Courtyard 10am. Artisan Market starts at 11am
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Qigong and Tai Chi
Grounded 32
13651 N. 32nd. St.
Phoenix, AZ 8j5032Hosted and facilitated by April S. on Saturday mornings each week. In this class you will learn how to use the breath to power your movements, fuel the body and cultivate Qi (energy). Gain a sense of calmness, balance, and send healing energy through the body, mind and spirit! Cost is $10.
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Phoenix Zoo Stingray Bay
Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008Stingray Bay is an interactive experience allowing guests to come hand to fin with our school of cownose stingrays. Our 15,000 gallon interactive pool offers you the chance to watch these beautiful animals “fly” through the water, dip your hand in to feel their unique skin and even get closer as you feed them fish and shrimp. Each day that we are open to foot traffic we will offer Stingray Bay. To assist with social distancing, we will be offering timed tickets and limiting the number of guests in Stingray Bay at one time. Guests will be able to experience Stingray Bay for 15 minutes with a purchased ticket.
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Artscapes Explore at Desert Ridge Marketplace
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N. Tatum Blvd Ste. 46-1515
Phoenix, AZ 85050Artscapes is back for a limited time! Be awed as you travel through The District and explore unique & interactive window displays created by local artists. Featuring: Ocean Exploration by Caitlin Jackson, The Road Ahead by Lucretia Torva, Getting Out of The Garden by John Wietfeldt, Oh Snap & Bugging Out by Courtney Larsen, and Road Trip by R and D Design.
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Rosson House Museum Tours
Heritage Square
113 N. Sixth St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004The Museum is a fully-restored 1895 Queen Anne Victorian house museum which interprets the history of Phoenix. The Rosson House is only accessible through guided tours. All regular tours last approximately 60 minutes. Tours of the house include all living areas and offer visitors a glimpse into the lifestyles of early Phoenix families. Museum Tours are available on the hour, with the last tour of the day at 3pm. Timed tickets can be purchased online in advance, or in person at the Visitor Center.
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Arizona Science Center
Arizona Science Center
600 E. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004The Arizona Science Center is a science museum located in Heritage and Science Park in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Home to over 350 permanent hands-on exhibits, the Center provides 400,000 annual visitors with interactive science experiences. Great for kids and adults alike.
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Phoenix Scavenger Hunt
City of Phoenix
305 Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003The scavenger hunt leads you on a unique guided tour of Phoenix Arizona. See beautiful murals and sculptures, historic Victorian buildings, and discover some of what makes Phoenix a fun and unique place to visit. You and your team solve 21 fun puzzles and challenges along the way.
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Downtown Phoenix Food Tour
Taste it Tours
4410 N. Scottsdale Rd, Suite 11
Scottsdale, AZ 85251This three-hour guided walking tour brings you on a culinary voyage through Downtown Phoenix.We walk through the hustle and bustle of our Downtown to try five different tasting locations, stopping at historic landmarks, and showcasing one of the most haunted hotels in the US. On this tour, you will enjoy an English delicacy, family-made Thai cuisine, an authentic Mexican street taco, house-made pasta/bruschetta and tasty Italian gelato to end everything on a sweet note.
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The Up-Close Close-Up Show!
Renaissance Hotel Downtown Phoenix
100 North 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004Calling all Magic lovers! Carnival of Illusion Theater partners with the Downtown Renaissance Hotel to create the hottest ticket in Phoenix. Get ready for 90 minutes of high-octane magic, comedy, and FUN. For this up-close mind-adventure, the magician performs inches away under the scrutiny of 4 exclusive rows of only 66 lucky guests. You won't believe your eyes!
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SKULLDUGGERY! Lovely Lies and Devious Delights
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
100 N 1st St
Phoenix, AZ 85004STEP RIGHT UP as Carnival of Illusion presents a Magical Night Out with SKULLDUGGERY! This top-rated show is "Revitalizing Magic" by blending old-world prestidigitation with all the charm of a Vaudeville-inspired roadshow. Travel up-close with the national recipients for "Excellence in Magic" and catch a lively slice of magical history!
Much more than a (yawn) magic show. It's a FUN mind-boggling intimate Illusion Show that’s GREAT for date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, and special evenings.
Don't be a party-pooper... experience the Magic, Mystery, and OOOH La La!
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Rock N Cosmic Bowl
Let It Roll Bowl
8925 North 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020Friday Evening Cosmic Bowl (Adult Content) - Bowl 9:30 pm - 12 Midnight - $39.59 per lane upto 5 people + shoes rental price. Cosmic Shoe Rental $2.76 + tax.
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Low Rider Cruise
La Perla Sports Cantina
5723 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301A weekly Low Rider Cruise in Downtown Glendale every Saturday from 5pm to 10pm! Get to La Perla early to grab a drink and a front-row seat!
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Live Music at Center Stage Bar
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258Live music is back on weekends! Enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday nights with beautiful mountain views, cascading fountains and delicious menu items from Center Stage Bar. From acoustic to street pop, you'll find a wide variety of local musicians taking the stage.
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Undertow Nautical Adventure Bar
Undertow
3626 East Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZUnderTow offers an immersive atmosphere to indulge in classic & exotic cocktails . The environment whisks guests away on a worldly journey in the belly of a spice trader’s turn-of-the-century Clipper ship, which follows the adventures of our revered Captain John Mallory and his crew. UnderTow’s signature décor and special effects have been custom-created by various commissioned artists. This fully immersive, world-class cocktail experience also features rare rums from around the world and offers a variety of handcrafted, signature merchandise available for retail.
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Barleen's Arizona Opry Dinner Show
Barleen's
2275 E. Old West Highway
Apache Junction, AZ 85119At Barleen's AZ Opry Dinner Show, it's family fun, variety and good eats. With a variety of performers joining the Barleen's family for comedy and music, it's a mixed bag of fun and entertainment. Come for dinner and a show or choose the matinée option, and have lunch and a show instead. The menu consists of roast beef and chicken...a double entree extravaganza, along with a vegetarian choice.
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Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
The Old Spaghetti Factory
1418 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004At The Murder Mystery Company, they dish up three courses of mystery, intrigue, and murder in two hours of interactive, Clue-style goodness that happens right in front of your table. The moment you walk through the door you will be immersed in a thrilling whodunit experience, mingling with crazy characters and shady suspects in a game of murder you get to play! As you enjoy a delicious three-course meal, the plot will unfold and someone will drop dead (in a comedic way, of course). As the night continues you will get to interrogate the suspects, gather the clues, and work with your team to help our mystery experts crack the case before the killer gets away!
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Magic, Mystery & Ooh La La!
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
100 N 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004Much more than a (yawn) magic show. It's a FUN mind-boggling intimate Illusion Show that’s GREAT for date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, and special evenings. Don't be a party-pooper... experience the Magic, Mystery, and OOOH La La! Enjoy a fabulous evening of Old-World Magic in the style of classic entertainers such as Buster Keaton, Mae West, Gypsy Rose Lee, and Harry Houdini. The hosts have performed as house entertainers at the world's top resorts, Fortune 100 CEOs, to the 200 Most Powerful Women in America.
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Paint and Wine Events
The Painters Lounge
Phoenix, AZThe Painters Lounge is all about painting and wine in downtown Phoenix. In a stress free, social setting, an instructor will guide you through replicating the featured painting all while adding your own style and artistic touch. Whether you are a true Picasso or still working on a straight line, you will leave The Lounge with a masterpiece all your own.
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Carnival of Illusion
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
100 N 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004Carnival of Illusion is an evening of Old-World Magic in the style of classic entertainers such as Buster Keaton, Mae West, Gypsy Rose Lee, and Harry Houdini. The hosts have performed as house entertainers at the world's top resorts, Fortune 100 CEOs, to the 200 Most Powerful Women in America and operate the longest-running Arizona theater show... in history!
Carnival of Illusion is "Magic, Mystery, and OOOH La La."
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NCT All Ages Improv Comedy Shows
Your Neighborhood Comedy Theatre
214 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201NCT Improv presents an evening of the wildly unpredictable improv comedy you love! All ages shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm. Reservations are recommended and seating is limited, so go ahead and pre-purchase your tickets online.
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Medieval Times
Medieval Times
9051 East Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258Travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age and a tale of devotion, courage and love--at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Imagine the pageantry and excitement that would have been yours as a guest of the Queen ten centuries ago. That's exactly what you will experience at North America's most popular dinner attraction. See our electrifying show featuring heroic knights on spirited horses displaying the astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay that have become hallmarks of this unique
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Free 30 Minute Mini Outdoor Photoshoot
Multiple Locations
Phoenix, AZEnjoy sun, social distancing, and supporting local photographers with a free, 30 minute mini photoshoot! The photoshoot is free. Pay only for the photos you like and want. Choose from a list of fabulous outdoor Phoenix area locations to be your backdrop. Location shoots are available on different days Wednesday through Sunday, so check their calendar for the location that appeals to you.
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Phoenix Ghost Tours
The Hotel San Carlos
202 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004On our ghost tour of downtown Phoenix, you will visit some of the most famous haunted locations the city is known for – The famous Hotel San Carlos, the Rosson house, and more. Civilizations have risen and fallen in the Valley of the Sun for 2000 years, and on our tour you’ll hear stories of those that came before, those that followed them, and those who have been unable to eternally part with the city. You’ll learn the secrets of many of Phoenix’s most supernatural sites and discover the oft unheard stories of how they came to be.
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Westwind All Digital Drive-In
Westwind Glendale Drive-In
5650 N 55TH Ave
Phoenix, AZRelaxed family fun with a mix of old-school drive-in vibe this all digital drive-in movie theatre offers first-run movies nightly. There are nine projectors and most movies are double features. They also have occassional midnight screenings of new releases. Best part is that kids are cheap and ages 4 and under are free. No more babysitters required. And if you go on Family Fun Night, the prices are even better! Finally a place to take the whole family that doesn't break the bank. The first movie of the evening starts at 7:20pm.
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Free Improv Jam
The Bridge Improv
937 E Broadway Rd Ste #4
Tempe, AZ 85282Family friendly improv jam is open to all experience levels. Come drop your name in the bucket before the jam starts at 10:00. Throughout the hour, random names are drawn to perform scenes. Players will have the opportunity to take the stage multiple times.
Virtual Events Today
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Ask a Zoo Expert
Virtual
Phoenix, AZBring a Zoo Expert to your classroom or group gathering via video conferencing! Whether you have students working on projects about animals or investigating Zoo careers, or your group simply has an interest in learning more about Zoo topics, this flexible Q&A/interview style program is the perfect way to tap into the knowledge of a Zoo Expert. Each one-hour session includes animal ambassadors and biofacts presented by a Zoo Expert who will help your group gain a deeper understanding of the topics they choose. Once your program is booked, we will contact you to gather information about your group’s focus so we can choose appropriate animal ambassadors and prepare for potential questions from the group.
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Zazen Meditation
Virtual
Santa Fe, NMThe zazen schedule is 7:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. MT and Wednesday Dharma Talks (5:30 p.m. MT). Join us online for the 7am and 5:30pm meditation on Upaya Zen Center’s YouTube page.
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Family Story Time
Virtual
Chicago, ILJoin South Shore Branch's storytime for the whole family as we read books, sing songs, and enjoy rhymes together!
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Virtual Book Clubs
Virtual
Chicago, ILChicago Public Library offers a variety of book clubs for all ages! Children, teens, and adults alike can join on various days. See the Chicago Public Library website for times and days.
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Saturday Craft Series
Online
New York City, NYGet the family together to make these quick and fun crafts! Sponsored by Langston Hughes Library. These events are FREE!
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LIVE Vegan Cooking Class with Chef Gabrielle Reyes
Online
,Chef Gabrielle Reyes in a LIVE Musical Cooking Class where you'll learn how to make some Colorful Home Cooking. Mark your calendars and get ready for a tasty and entertaining experience with One Great Vegan! The Singing Chef Gabrielle Reyes in a Live-Streaming Musical Cooking Class where you'll learn how to make some colorful and flavortastic treats that you can create easily from the comfort of your own kitchen!
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The Metropolitan Opera - Nightly Opera Streams
Virtual
New York City, NYSeize this unique opportunity to watch opera every night of the week! Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. EDT until 6:30 p.m. the following day. The schedule will include outstanding complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions, starring all of opera’s greatest singers.
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Online Dance Party
Online
New York City, NYThis is an inclusive party, and it is FREE. Everyone is welcome and made to feel so. Do you want to party, but don't really feel like going out? Unlimited drinks are on the house, there's no cover charge and you don't have to pay for parking, cabs, or baby sitters. Mostly top hits of the last 20 years and club/dance music, as well as some 90s, 80s, Disco, Rap, Latin, and International tunes. Requests are welcome.