Start your week in Phoenix with a burst of local flavor and fun, because there’s a lot going on this Sunday through the coming weekend. Today, the Arizona State Fair is still lighting up the city at the fairgrounds with rides, games, fried food indulgence, and big entertainment acts through next Sunday. Outlaw Mariachi takes the stage tonight at the State Fair, bringing a high-energy blend of mariachi and classic rock starting at 6 PM and again at 8:30 PM, according to the Arizona State Fair’s main stage schedule.

Food lovers will want to make a beeline for Taco Fest happening today at Salt River Fields. Enjoy over forty taco makers, creative taco offerings, and a festive atmosphere. The event runs until 6 PM and is packed with music, vendors, and family-friendly activities, as Salt River Fields’ events calendar notes.

For those wanting culture mixed with fun, the Herberger Theater Center hosts Suzuyuki Kai “Yume” Making Dreams a Reality this afternoon at 1:30 PM, transporting listeners with a blend of world arts and performance. Later, for a unique comedy twist, head to Playhouse On The Park at 5:30 PM to catch I Know What You Did Last Breakfast Club by the All Puppet Players.

Monday brings an intimate evening with Out There: A National Parks Story screening at Phoenix Center for the Arts, including a post-film Q and A session with the director at 7 PM. For those looking to add a touch of nostalgia, the Orpheum Theatre hosts Ghostbusters as part of their classic film series Tuesday night at 6:30 PM, sponsored by Downtown Phoenix Inc.

Midweek, get a dose of local history at the Heard Museum with their special Curator Talk Thursday morning at 11:30, showcasing jewelry from the Basha Family Collection of American Indian Art.

As the weekend approaches, Phoenix transforms into a hub for fall and Halloween festivities. On Friday and Saturday, the Avalanche Ski and Snowboard Sale & Travel Expo takes over the Phoenix Convention Center South from 6 to 10 PM, primed for adventure lovers prepping for the upcoming season. History buffs and ghost story seekers shouldn’t miss The Haunted Castle: The Rot Beneath at the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library at 7 PM on both Thursday and Saturday.

For those wanting some late-night thrills, The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Arizona Science Center’s Science With A TWIST Bonus Event gets the party started at 10 PM on Friday night.

And as always, family fun is front and center with the Foam Zone at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix and Majestic Mariposas at the Desert Botanical Garden running through the weekend. And if you are seeking spooky outdoor fun, the Friends of the Orpheum Theatre’s October Haunted History Tours keep running nightly.

So, listeners, whether you are into art, tacos, music, comedy, Halloween chills, or fall festival thrills, Phoenix this week has something for you. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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