Phoenix is bursting with energy this week, and listeners should get excited for everything happening around town. Today kicks off Phoenix Oktoberfest at Copper Blues Rock Pub and Kitchen downtown. Starting at 4 PM, the official Oktoberfest Bar Crawl gives access to multiple top bars, exclusive drink specials, live music, and a festive after-party. Attendees can navigate the crawl with a digital map, enjoy discounted drinks, and the lively vibe stretches until 10 PM. Don't forget your wristband for all perks. According to Eventbrite, it's the place to be for pub-crawl enthusiasts and fans of beer and Bavarian food.

If you're craving some arts and culture, Ballet Arizona is bringing Ballet Under the Stars to Steele Indian School Park tonight. It's a free outdoor performance that starts at sunset and welcomes all ages. For opera lovers, the Arizona Opera Studio Cabaret offers an intimate music experience this evening as well. And downtown, the Phoenix Theatre Company continues its run of vibrant shows through the weekend.

Music fans, Saturday night is special. Indie duo The Format returns to their hometown stage after years at the Arizona State Fair, performing live at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The all-day festival includes outdoor sets by rising Phoenix musicians like Sydney Sprague and JPW, with tickets starting at $25. That price includes full admission to the State Fair, so you get carnival rides, games, and fair food before the concert.

The Arizona State Fair itself is in full swing through October 26. Known for big rides, deep-fried treats, and major exhibits, the fair is also hosting music acts like Mudvayne and Alex G this weekend. Families will love the petting zoo, shopping stalls, and nightly entertainment.

Sports enthusiasts can catch Phoenix Rising FC taking on Oakland Roots FC tonight at the Rising Soccer Stadium, while Major League Baseball fans might want tickets to the Mexican Baseball Fiesta running through Sunday at American Family Fields.

On Sunday, cool off and sip some cocktails at Andaz Scottsdale’s Sip and Splash Poolside Cocktail Competition, where local bartenders face off. Over at Symphony Hall, the swashbuckling musical Zorro wraps up its run with performances Saturday and Sunday, combining flamenco, swordfighting, and romance.

Foodies, don't miss the ongoing Arizona Restaurant Week. About a hundred area restaurants serve multi-course dinners and special menus until Sunday. It's a chance to try something new from the city’s top chefs.

For those who love browsing local goods, the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market happens Saturday morning with fresh produce, handmade crafts, and local eats. Karaoke fans can wind down the weekend singing their hearts out Sunday night at The Pemberton.

Listeners who want something spooky can check out the Haunted Brewery Tour at Four Peaks Brewing Company or the Black Lagoon Halloween pop-up at Sunny’s Lounge, both offering a taste of Phoenix’s spirited nightlife.

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