What to do in Phoenix

Yacht Rock Classics, Comedy Roast, and Free Workouts Highlight Phoenix Weekend Fun


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Hey listeners, kick off your weekend in Phoenix with a bang today, Saturday, January 31st! The Phoenix Symphony's Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics sails into the Orpheum Theatre at 7:30pm, delivering smooth '70s and '80s hits that'll have you grooving in your seats, according to the Downtown Phoenix events calendar. Comedy fans, don't miss Neil Hamburger's hilarious roast at Valley Bar, also at 7:30pm – it's absurd, irreverent fun that'll leave you in stitches.

Get your sweat on early with No Excuses January: Free Workout Saturdays at University of Speed, Agility, Quickness from 8am to 1pm, perfect for shaking off the morning chill. Families and space lovers, head to the Arizona Science Center for the Double Feature: Orbital & The Psychedelic Mixtape in the Dorrance Dome at 4:30pm, 6pm, or 7:30pm – trippy visuals and beats under the stars. Thrill-seekers, join the Haunted Jails, Rails and Grave Tales Ghost Tour at 8pm from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, exploring eerie local history.

Laugh out loud with Katt Williams on his Golden Age Tour at the Mortgage Matchup Center tonight – Ticketmaster reports tickets are hot, so grab 'em quick for non-stop stand-up fire. Fitness buffs, CENTR HYROX Phoenix challenges you all day with doubles mixed at 2:30pm, pro women at 5:30pm, and more – it's the ultimate hybrid workout race. Foodies, savor A Taste of AZ Food & Drink Festival in nearby Salt River from 1pm to 5pm, sampling the state's best bites and brews. Crafters, the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival wraps up today at 1826 West McDowell Rd from 10am to 4pm, with make-and-takes and demos galore.

Transport to medieval madness at the Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon, open 10am to 6pm every weekend through March 29. Catch limited-engagement stars like Blades and Bravery's knife-throwing insanity today and tomorrow, or Judas and Magnolia's death-defying escapes, as detailed by Copper Courier.

Tomorrow, dive into Pickleball Community Day with Special Olympics Arizona at Gene Autry Park in Mesa from 8:30am to 2pm – inclusive fun for all. Midweek, sip martinis with live jazz at The Pemberton's Midweek Martini Mixer on Tuesday at 5pm. Wednesday brings the Lemon Library Book Club at Phoenix Art Museum discussing The Beauty and the Terror at 6:30pm. Thursday, The Phoenix Symphony's Friday Morning Coffee Classics – actually Thursday at 11am in Symphony Hall – features Sibelius Violin Concerto. Catch C.S. Lewis: The Screwtape Letters at Herberger Theater Center Thursday and Friday evenings.

Phoenix is buzzing, listeners – lace up, grab tickets, and make memories. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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What to do in PhoenixBy Inception Point Ai