Events

The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival is in its fourth year with over 15 local food businesses at this Asian food festival. Bao or a steamed bun is a type of bread dumpling.

Drop by to experience this intriguing historic home and its beautiful surroundings. Free admission, no registration necessary.

Walk to raise funds for mammograms and diagnostics for under- and uninsured women and men in 13 rural communities in the Northwest Valley. Opening ceremony begins at 7:45 a.m. to honor survivors and award teams with the most money raised and the most team members. Free drawing for participants.

Sedona’s oldest and largest premier arts event will feature nationally acclaimed artists, live entertainment and more.

In a hat tip to the mining history of Arizona, participants in this zany race toe the start line with none other than a miner's best friend: a trusty burro. At the ringing of the bell, teams dash down main street toward the Tonto National Forest while spectators enjoy the wonderful town of Superior.

This Halloween season, step into the realm of darkness at Nevermore at W Scottsdale! On Saturday, October 28th, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., W Scottsdale will transform into an Addams Family-inspired world of haunting allure where costumes, dancing and thrills are highly encouraged.

Join us to kick off a new season of Performances at the Museum! Since 2012, Bret Bender and Madeleine Miller have been creating emotionally complex, evocative synth-pop as Bogan Via. This free event will be held in the museum’s Community Room.

ENHYPEN is the first boy band created by BELIFT LAB, consisting of members JUNGWON, HEESEUNG, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO and NI-KI. Inspired by the "hyphen" that connects one word to another, ENHYPEN means that seven different boys connect to discover one another and grow together.

Onelove Block Party will be outside Desert Diamond Arena in Lot G on Saturday, October 7. Attendees can look forward to live music, food and drinks, artistic showcases, community engagement, dance and entertainment.

Old Dominion's No Bad Vibes Tour with Chase Rice and Kylie Morgan is on its way to Desert Diamond Arena on October 26.

Presented by the Tetra String Quartet, Azure Concerts are fun, friendly and engaging performances tailored to children and young adults who are on the autism spectrum or have similar challenges. Free tickets are available at www.tetraquartet.org/azure.

Barrow Neurological Foundation’s premier philanthropic event Neuro Night will take place on October 27, 2023, at The Clayton House in Scottsdale, Arizona. Neuro Night recognizes Barrow’s advancements in treating the most debilitating neurological diseases and raises funds to support their mission.

“The Harkins Influence on Tempe.” Stop by Tempe History Museum for this free talk presented by Tempe History Society with generous support from Friendship Village.

Drop by to experience this charming historic home and unlock the stories it can tell. Free admission, no registration necessary. Petersen House is located at 1414 W. Southern Ave., Tempe. Parking is limited, carpooling encouraged.

The Earth and Space Expedition Center is hosting an event to allow everyone to watch the solar eclipse. After the viewing of the eclipse, families are invited to participate in a variety of fun educational activities at the center, including science demonstrations, a planetarium show and more.

The car club's annual car show will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Corvette and will be held at the Sedona Airport from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cultural Coalition is excited to announce MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival will be Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park. Presented by Cultural Coalition and AT&T, this free family-friendly event has expanded to offer audiences more cultural performances.

The 1975 are headed to Desert Diamond Arena on Thursday, October 5.

The Holland Community Center is excited to usher in the fall season by welcoming back two popular events over the weekend of October 20: the annual Glass Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, and the Desert Foothills Book Festival.

Come trick or treat yourself to a brand new succulent arrangement in a custom skull planter. Participants will be guided through the planting process and will be given proper care instructions to make sure their new skull planters thrive! Small eats and beverages will be provided.

Quixote Productions and the Phoenix Theatre Company are proud to announce "Tiananmen: A New Musical," opening at the Phoenix Theatre Company on October 4, 2023, at 7 p.m. and making its world premiere on October 6, 2023.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jewel of the Creek Preserve and Desert Foothills Land Trust present a fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. Discover the Sonoran Desert, learn about all its dwellers past and present, and interact with native wildlife.

Pancho Barraza is headed to Desert Diamond Arena on Saturday, November 4.

Local Trade AZ's fifth annual Early Bird Makers Market is Phoenix’s favorite for local shopping and will be back again at Shops at Town & Country. Bringing a grand celebration of all things handmade and locally sourced, this market will feature over 100 carefully curated local makers!

Pepe Aguilar's Jaripeo Sin Fronteras Tour is headed back to Desert Diamond Arena on Friday, November 10, with Ángela Aguilar, Leonardo Aguilar and Antonio Aguilar Hijo.

Cost: $45/person; 25 people max. Attendees will get their hands dirty and create their own perfect pumpkin succulent arrangement for a festive centerpiece during the holiday. Pumpkins, soil, plants and decorative accents are included. Small eats and beverages will be provided.

Lauren Daigle is taking The Kaleidoscope Tour to Desert Diamond Arena on Saturday, November 11.

Cost: $45/person; 25 people max. Attendees will get their hands dirty and create their own perfect pumpkin succulent arrangement for a festive centerpiece during the holiday. Pumpkins, soil, plants and decorative accents are included. Small eats and beverages will be provided.

The Arizona Nom Nom Noodles Festival will have over 10 local food businesses at this Asian food festival. You can also try different noodles from various cultures.

American Lung Association in Arizona is celebrating our 10th Annual LUNG FORCE Walk. This 2.5-mile canal walk is family and dog friendly and free to register. This event provides critical funds for lifesaving research, early detection initiatives, and outreach to vulnerable Arizona communities.

The Mountain Spinners and Weavers Guild and the Prescott Area Woodturners will dazzle and amaze you at the Prescott Armory (Grace M. Sparkes Activity Center) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hundreds of handcrafted wearables and home décor items available for purchase. Demonstrations. Free parking.

The most wonderful time of the year is here! Grammy-winning duo For KING + COUNTRY present “A Drummer Boy Christmas Tour: The 2023 Tour Experience.” Brothers Joel and Luke will be bringing holiday cheer coast to coast across the U.S. and Canada this Christmas season, performing Christmas classics.

See Grammy Award-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY for their Drummer Boy Christmas Tour! Brothers Joel and Luke will be bringing holiday cheer this Christmas season, performing Christmas classics and more.

Rod Wave is headed back to Glendale on his Nostalgia Tour with special guests Ari Lennox, Toosii and Eelmatic on Tuesday, December 5.

Learn how to make a living succulent wreath with this step-by-step workshop. This fun living project is sure to make a statement on your front door. Our succulent wreaths are handmade using a metal frame along with moss and a nice variety of Echeveria & Haworthia succulents.

Tickets are now available for our 2024 New Year's celebration right here at Blazin’ M Ranch in Cottonwood. $109, or $99 before November 1!

Power 98.3 + 96.1 and Lucky Man Concerts present Powerhouse featuring Kevin Gates, Young Nudy, Toosii, Eric Bellinger, Twista, and more to be announced at Desert Diamond Arena. All tickets previously purchased for the original date of August 26, 2023, will be honored.

Free event for visitors. Family oriented. WinterFest exhibits relate to land, water, wildlife and outdoor activities. BookFest exhibits relate to authors, booksellers, illustrators and related information. Exhibits are free. There will also be some local crafts and refreshments for sale.

Playboi Carti is headed to Desert Diamond Arena on Sunday, February 18. This concert was originally scheduled for Saturday, September 23. All tickets previously purchased for the original date will be honored.

Get ready for TobyMac’s Hits Deep 2024, where the hottest artists collide to create an unforgettable night of pure energy! With a lineup that includes TobyMac, Cory Asbury, Mac Powell, Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick and Terrian, this show promises to be a musical journey like no other.

The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona and the city of Glendale are collaborating to bring over 100 artists, musicians and interactive arts experiences to the community.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan fun. See the Globetrotter stars live as they dribble, spin and dunk their way past their rivals, the Washington Generals!

Luis Miguel is headed to Desert Diamond Arena on April 20, 2024.

The Arizona Fiber Festival will feature an array of fiber and allied arts, ranging from fiber education to finished products. Activities and displays will include topics such as spinning, dyeing, weaving, felting, knitting, crocheting, basketry, beading, braiding and papermaking. Classes and demos.

Zach Bryan's The Quittin Time Tour is headed to Desert Diamond Arena on December 3 and 4, 2024, with special guests Matt Maeson and Levi Turner.

The 14th annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest presented by Noble Herb will kick off the autumn season with bratwurst, pretzels, live music and plenty of beer! Guests will enjoy many crowd favorites including the Satchmo’s BBQ brat eating contest, stein holding competition, live music and more.

Have you ever said of a painting, "My 5-year-old could do that"? Well, time to find out! This course welcomes not only artists and art lovers, but all curious participants to the world of abstraction.

For many cultures around the world, the transition of seasons from fall to winter incorporates traditions that honor our ancestors and loved ones who have passed. This October, The Mini Time Machine Museum is pleased to announce the return of Jen Urso and her community project, Remarkable Presence.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 100 years of Disney through the lens of jazz. From "Snow White" to "Lady and the Tramp," "Mary Poppins" and "Toy Story" to "The Jungle Book," popular songs from these famous films have been interpreted and recorded by Disney music lovers.

The Emmy-nominated Roy Wood Jr. has entertained millions across stage, television and radio.

One of the first women photographers to work for National Geographic, Annie Griffiths has photographed in more than 100 countries during her rich and varied career. She has worked on dozens of magazine and book projects for National Geographic.

Unlock the secrets of plein air painting in the beautiful saguaro filled scenery of the Sonoran Desert with award-winning artist Bill Cramer. Daily demos and discussions will illuminate a variety of approaches that can be used to create meaningful studies and finished works.

Paint en plein air at the historic Rancho Santa Cruz during this five-day retreat.

For over two decades, Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple gold and platinum albums, to become the largest-selling instrumental artist in the United States.

Unlike painting with a brush, the palette knife can be very challenging if you try to copy, therefore the suggestive strokes from a palette knife are a much looser approach and often present a lot of abstraction, which can enhance the painting itself.

In his three-day residency at the University of Arizona, Jeremy Denk will perform a solo recital which centers on female composers of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and also engage with the community in a Q&A session and a master class with University of Arizona piano students.

Paula Poundstone is known for her smart observational humor and spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Paula is the star of several HBO specials. She is a regular panelist on NPR’s comedy news quiz "Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!" and is heard weekly on her comedy podcast.

In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential … and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story.

During this two-day workshop you will paint light and shadows in Tucson’s historic Barrio Viejo, known for its architecture and charm. Then we shift positions to paint majestic saguaros and the glorious desertscape surrounded by Tucson’s mountain ranges.

The JFCS (Jewish Family and Children’s Service) of Southern Arizona is pleased to present a fundraising concert featuring Vance Gilbert, the great American singer-songwriter, at the Fox Tucson Theatre on Sunday, October 29, at 4 p.m. The show will open with Tucson favorites the Ronstadt Brothers.

"Popovich — Road to Hollywood," his second feature film, premiered at the TCL Hollywood Theater on September 5, 2021, and is now available on Amazon Prime Video. The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is entertainment for the whole family.

Dubbed "one of the hottest swing bands in LA," Lizzy and the Triggermen is forging a path like no other. Part of the band's “time-traveling genius” (Music Connection) is their ability to thrillingly marry the old with the new.

Featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert pairs a screening of the Academy Award-winning animated film with live musicians and turntables featuring a DJ scratcher live on stage.

Ukulele master and jolly ambassador of aloha Jake Shimabukuro will bring joy to the world this upcoming holiday season by delivering a special gift for all with the debut of his highly anticipated holiday show.

Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 2011, St. Paul & the Broken Bones consists of Paul Janeway (vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone) and Amari Ansari (saxophone).

Enjoy world-renowned organist Cameron Carpenter playing the Fox’s own Wurlitzer organ to accompany the 1927 film "Metropolis." Cameron Carpenter is the world’s most visible organist, the first ever to be nominated for a Grammy Award for a solo album. He holds the 2012 Leonard Bernstein Award.

The Kings of Brass are ready to make the holiday season merry and bright with Making Spirits Bright. This quintet never fails to delight with their winning combination of fabulous sound, engaging wit, popular programming and top-notch showmanship.

Pink Martini returns to Tucson for a “rollicking around-the-world musical adventure” that will get you into the holiday spirit. Featuring a dozen musicians, with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini has performed its multilingual repertoire on concert stages on six continents.

Squirrel Nut Zippers continues to share joy and happiness. One of America’s premiere party bands is fighting fit again, and connecting with old and new fans alike.

The Tucson Carolers (formerly the Towne Carolers) have been entertaining Tucsonans since the early 2000s. They are made up of various local singers of all ages. The a cappella group will perform seasonal holiday favorites both classical and contemporary. 

A beloved Tucson annual holiday tradition. Part of the romance of mariachi songs is that all things are possible. The humor, the spirit and even the bittersweet inspire us to a world where we live out our dreams.

Delbert Anderson Quartet is led by Navajo (Diné) jazz trumpeter and composer Delbert Anderson. He is both a leader and an innovator in today's contemporary jazz scene and a Diné culture bearer.

Playing the music of the famous album "Jazz Samba" from 1962 that launched the Brazilian Bossa Nova craze in North America, and more. The original album featured Charlie Byrd and Stan Getz. It was an explosion of Grammy and Billboard hits including "One Note Samba," "Desafinado" and "Wave."

Based in New York City, Linda May Han Oh is a bassist and composer who has performed and recorded with artists such as Pat Metheny, Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Terri Lyne Carrington, Steve Wilson, Geri Allen and Vijay Iyer.

Multiple Grammy nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often contradictory poles of innovation and tradition.

Come celebrate the opening night of the Tucson Jazz Festival with a special cocktail hour with the Armen Donelian Quartet! Come get in the mood with some more live jazz and cocktails at the Century Room!

Best known for his musicality, groove and profound understanding of a variety of styles, percussionist, educator and composer Alex Kautz has been an important part of the New York competitive music scene for the past decade and has played and/or recorded with some of the top artists in the industry.

Get ready for an electrifying experience like no other! The annual TJF Jazz Jam is back. This event pairs all our TJF artists together in unique ensembles throughout the day. The atmosphere will be charged with an irresistible energy.

If anybody knows their way around a festival, it’s Trombone Shorty. Born Troy Andrews, he got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: At 4, he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley; at 6, he was leading his own brass band.

Melanie Scholtz is a South African-born, multi-award-winning jazz singer and composer. Aaron Rimbui was dubbed “the greatest pianist in East Africa” by the major African newspaper Daily Nation.

Cécile McLorin Salvant is a composer, singer and visual artist. The late Jessye Norman described Salvant as“a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings."

2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, 10-time Grammy winner, Emmy recipient and six-time Billboard award winner Arturo Sandoval is one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer.

Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the "Masters Legacy Series," Cohen is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist.

Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz of the American Pianists Association and is truly a rising star. He is a compelling composer and a powerhouse performer.

The New Orleans trumpeter, composer, and producer Christian Scott, who performs as Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, not only is among the most talented jazz fusionists of his time — he deeply considers his work’s place within its cultural and musical lineage.

Singer/pianist/songwriter Bill Cantos has spent much of the last few years collaborating with music legends Burt Bacharach, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall; he’s also toured the world with artists ranging from Phil Collins to Kirk Whalum, Diane Schuur to Sergio Mendes and Dori Caymmi.

In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love.

Join us for our annual free festival, the Downtown Jazz Fiesta. Three to four stages, inside and out, light up the day with music featuring the best local and national artists. Local food trucks and artisans line the streets to make this a fun-filled event for music lovers and families of any age.

Two of the most prolific saxophone performers and bandleaders of today, Grace Kelly and Leo P, come together for an epic collaboration, packed with amazing music, humor and fun visuals.

Blue Note Records is celebrating its 85th Anniversary with a U.S. tour starring the Blue Note Quintet, a group brought together to honor the label’s rich history and pave the way for the eclectic artists of today’s roster. Six-time Grammy Award nominee Gerald Clayton leads the band.

His latest project replaced rafting with walking — a lot of it. Over the course of a year, McBride hiked the entire length of Grand Canyon National Park — over 750 miles without a trail — to highlight development challenges facing this iconic landscape.

Sean Mason is a jazz pianist and composer based in New York City, quickly emerging as one of the premier talents of his generation. Sean’s unique voice in jazz is steeped in Southern culture, giving extended time for groove without needing to fill in the space.

The Black Market Trust is a five-member jazz band based in Los Angeles. Their 2012 release, the all-instrumental debut album “The Black Market Trust,” features the Django Reinhardt-inspired gypsy sound of acoustic instruments and infuses classics from the Great American Songbook.

Enjoy a lively evening with Mustang Corners, a Tucson-based folk-rock group of musicians who write great songs. They perform their Southwestern-style original music and will surely be a crowd pleaser.

Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE presents the acclaimed actor, singer and storyteller in his most electrifying role.

Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now, and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since.

By using Irish dance as an instrument and a metaphor, Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) redefines the medium with passion, flair and precision. Through a unique blend of uncompromising power and grace, TIDC sends a consistent message of female empowerment.

Organist Dave Wickerham will perform on the Fox’s own Wurlitzer organ. The event will showcase popular music from the American Songbook, featuring hit tunes by composers such as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter as well as patriotic and ragtime selections.

A member of the Yaqui people of Southern Arizona, Gabriel Ayala is at the forefront of a new generation of Native Americans making a career performing classical music. Ayala performs regularly throughout the United States.