What to do in Phoenix

Sizzling Summer Fun in Phoenix: Music, Art, and Escape the Heat


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Listeners looking for fun in Phoenix this weekend are in for a treat, with a lineup packed full of music, art, family activities, and ways to keep cool in the summer heat. According to Visit Phoenix, today, July 12, Katy Perry is set to light up PHX Arena for a concert that's sure to be high energy and full of spectacle. For those who want to experience local music, Nile Theater in Mesa is hosting two acts tonight: both DOOBIEDADEVIL and Autumn! are performing live, with doors opening at 7pm and events running late, and Autumn! even offering an all-ages meet and greet after the set as announced by Eventbrite.

For listeners craving something unique, the Vegan Social market happens at Second Street and Roosevelt, bringing together plant-based vendors, food trucks, and a lively downtown crowd. The Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show continues today and tomorrow at State Farm Stadium, offering home improvement inspiration and hands-on workshops for DIY enthusiasts, as featured on Visit Phoenix’s event calendar.

Families will find plenty of indoor escapes from the triple-digit temperatures. The Children's Museum of Phoenix is running its all-month Foam Zone, while the Martin Auto Museum in Glendale invites car lovers to browse nearly 180 classic vehicles in climate-controlled comfort. ABC15 highlights this as one of the largest auto museums in Arizona.

If you’re looking for evening entertainment, Arizona Boardwalk’s summer festival features outdoor music and activities running from 4pm to 9pm tonight and tomorrow, making it a good pick for late-day fun and cooler temps. For those with kids, Cinderella is playing at a local theater, and the Arizona Rattlers arena football game is happening at Desert Diamond Arena, as shown on Phoenix With Kids’ weekend roundup.

Art lovers should mark their calendars for tomorrow, July 13, when The Duce hosts Tios and Tias at 2pm and the Mesa Night Market, featuring Asian food and local crafts, kicks off at 6pm at AZ International Marketplace. For more unique experiences, Phoenix’s event scene boasts everything from pool parties and group kayak tours to ongoing shows like Into the Woods at The Phoenix Theatre Company, which runs through tomorrow.

If you need an activity that beats the heat and keeps the kids smiling, from bowling and paintball to trampoline parks and pottery painting, the Pogo Pass unlocks discounted entry to a huge range of attractions—visit Phoenix With Kids for more details.

However you spend your weekend, Phoenix is buzzing with options for every taste and age group. Thanks for tuning in and make sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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