What to do in Phoenix

"Cool down in Phoenix this weekend with music, art, and splash-tastic fun"


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Listeners, if you’re looking for the coolest ways to beat the heat and soak up some Phoenix summer energy between today, Saturday July 19, and through this weekend, stay tuned because the Valley has you covered across music, art, family fun, and those famous pool vibes.

Today kicks off with the Summer Sips and Dips Pool Party at Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler. Expect icy cocktails, specialty dips, and plenty of poolside lounging—inflatables and all. This is just the start of pool-centric events this season, with Splash After Dark happening all month at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and the Sip and Splash: Poolside Cocktail Competition set for July 27 at Andaz Scottsdale, where the best bartenders in town battle it out for poolside supremacy according to Visit Phoenix.

Tonight, the Nash in downtown Phoenix has the Benjamin Cortez Trio performing a late-night set from 10 pm until after midnight. It’s free, it’s jazzy, and it’s one of the best spots if you’re looking for an incomparable happy hour and some top-tier music in one of the city’s hidden gems as detailed by The Nash.

If you’re up for something mind-blowing, head over to Renaissance Downtown Phoenix and experience the Up-Close Illusion Show. This is not your ordinary magic night—these magicians have graced the stages of America’s Got Talent and Penn and Teller’s Fool Us, and tonight, you get to see them in an intimate, interactive setting, making this one a can’t miss for date nights or special occasions says Carnival of Illusion.

For the art lovers, the Phoenix Art Museum is a must-see, especially with their Candlelight: Tribute to Adele events starting this week. A string quartet will serenade you surrounded by hundreds of glowing candles, elevating your favorites from Adele to a whole new level according to Phoenix Theater.

Families, don’t miss Foam Zone at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, running all month long. It’s a massive hit for cooling off with the little ones, and for even more fun, check out the FREE Foam Frenzy at the AZ Boardwalk Courtyard this weekend, as mentioned by Phoenix Moms.

Craving a little theater? The Phoenix Theatre Company continues their run of Into the Woods through July 13, so there’s still a bit of time to enjoy this musical adventure. Later in the week, Moulin Rouge debuts at ASU Gammage from July 22, promising a high-energy night out according to Visit Phoenix.

And don’t forget the Back to School Bash at Teen Challenge Arizona Greater Phoenix Men’s Center this afternoon from 3:30 to 5 pm, providing community fun before school ramps up again as listed in Downtown Phoenix Inc.

Whatever you’re into—music, pools, art, magic, or family fun—Phoenix is buzzing all week. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a beat. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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