Get ready because Phoenix is bursting with energy this weekend, offering listeners a unique blend of concerts, cultural festivals, theater, and sports that promise to keep September sizzling. Today, September 13th, kicks off with one of the biggest regional Mexican music extravaganzas as Banda MS brings their fresh, modern sound to the PHX Arena in downtown Phoenix. Known for electrifying performances filled with Mazatlán spirit, Banda MS is set for a show that fans anticipate all year, with their newest tour edition strictly mobile ticket entry at 201 E. Jefferson Street.
For those craving a lively night out on the town, music fans can catch FOOVANA at Cactus Jack's Bar & Grill, located at 4747 East Elliot Road, starting at 8PM. Entry is only ten dollars, with affordable reserved seating available. Three hours of high-energy jams, drinks, and great vibes await for those seeking a fun Saturday night.
Daytime family fun isn’t missing. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix hosts FOAM + FUN, an unforgettable birthday-style foam party from nine to three, with hands-on exhibits and all-ages entertainment right downtown. If listeners appreciate science and innovation, check out Girls in STEM: The Art of Innovation at the Arizona Science Center starting at 9AM. Older kids and adults may want to head over to the Irish Cultural Center for unique theater—Six Rounds of Vengeance, an all-queer Shakespeare and Ronin Theatre collaboration, is showing at 2PM and again at 7PM.
The Filipino Night Market is happening today at AZ International Marketplace, celebrating the vibrant culinary and cultural traditions with street food, music, and dance. If the aroma of garlic makes your mouth water, the 12th Annual Garlic Festival runs September 13 and 14 at Queen Creek Olive Mill with cooking demos, tastings, garlic merchandise, and activities for all.
Sports fans have a full slate of action, as Arizona State faces off against Texas State in Sun Devil Football at Mountain America Stadium. The energy in stadiums across the city will be intense all weekend, and listeners can check the sports event calendar for baseball, soccer, and football matchups featuring hometown favorites like the D-backs and Cardinals.
Don’t miss the Farmers Market in downtown Phoenix every Saturday—perfect for fresh produce, snacks, and artisan shopping. Sunday brings karaoke night at The Pemberton and the closing night of local theater favorite Grace & Glorie at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center.
Looking ahead, Fall Arizona Restaurant Week launches September 19th, running through the 28th, featuring discounted tasting menus at top local eateries. September Nights and the Arizona State Fair roll in afterward with midway rides, concerts, food, and family activities stretching into October. Haunted Brewery Tours at Four Peaks start September 21, and the Pumpkin Fest at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess launches today, featuring seasonal treats and family attractions.
That’s just the beginning—Phoenix is a city that won’t let listeners sit still. Enjoy this vibrant week of music, culture, food, and memories across the Valley. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for more local happenings. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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