Listeners, if you are in Phoenix, Arizona this week, you are in for a treat, with the city buzzing with energy, live music, holiday celebrations, and unique local experiences.

Tonight, you can catch Australian indie pop sensation Hannah Bahng at Crescent Ballroom at 7 pm. Her live set promises an intimate yet electric vibe, perfect for music lovers wanting something fresh and international on the eve of Thanksgiving. Crescent Ballroom is located at 308 North 2nd Avenue downtown.

Local favorite Copper Blues Live is keeping the energy high with their Copper Blues Live DJ at 7 pm and then SideDish at 9 pm, so if great food, craft beer, and live music are your perfect recipe for going out, this downtown venue should be high on your list.

For those keen on hometown sound, Mill Avenue legends Dead Hot Workshop play their annual Friendsgiving concert at The Rebel Lounge tonight at 8 pm, sharing the stage with Sliced Limes and Natalie Merrell. With a loyal local following, this is a show that brings together community and catchy tunes.

Moving into the weekend, Friday through Sunday, Symphony Hall hosts a family-friendly event that mixes nostalgia with a live orchestral twist. Home Alone in Concert is presented by the Phoenix Symphony, with daily 2 pm shows. Imagine reliving the classic holiday movie accompanied by John Williams’s iconic score performed live—a perfect kickoff to the holiday season.

Looking for a magical outdoor evening? Desert Botanical Garden’s much-loved Las Noches de las Luminarias runs Friday to Sunday, 5:30 to 9:30 pm. This annual tradition features glowing luminaria-lit paths, twinkling lights, live entertainment, and festive treats surrounded by the desert’s beauty, promising a truly enchanting experience for all ages, as detailed by the Desert Botanical Garden website.

Live music lovers have even more options: Friday at The Rhythm Room, the Sugar Thieves deliver high-energy blues starting at 8 pm. Saturday is packed downtown with Sedona Red playing Copper Blues Live at 8:30 pm, and Hustlerz taking the late set. Sunday wraps up the week with Jared Fisher on stage at 6 pm, also at Copper Blues Live.

Don’t forget, for a full-on holiday rock experience, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs two spectacular shows Sunday at Mortgage Matchup Arena, bringing lights, lasers, and Christmas classics to the heart of Phoenix.

However you choose to spend your days and nights in Phoenix, there’s no shortage of fun, music, and festive events to make it memorable. Thanks for tuning in. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss a beat. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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