Posts Tagged ‘First Friday’
Phoenix things-to-do: September 3 – 5
It’s Labor Day weekend. Hopefully you’re going out of town and escaping the heat. But if not, a few things to do this weekend:
FRIDAY
Get 25% off most things @ Bona Drag
For Friday only, get 25% off most items at the Bona Drag online boutique (not the With Hearts in My Eyes clothing and any prebook items).
Enter the phrase “hannah loves power tools” in the notes section, and your discount will be taken.
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First Friday
Head downtown and checkout the art, the booths, the SCENE.
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Titus Andronicus @ The Trunk Space
If Titus Andronicus and Vampire Weekend had a rumble, Vampire Weekend would be limbless and smeared into the ground.
Expect loud and fun at this hard-rock show.
The Trunk Space
1506 NW Grand Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
$12
SATURDAY
The Room @ Madcap Theaters
“So bad it’s good,” is the oft heard review of Madcap-regular, The Room.
This weekend the goodness is even better, the filmmaker will be there to answer your questions.
Madcap Theaters
730 S. Mill
Tempe, AZ 85281
Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
$15 for one night, $25 for both
SUNDAY
CRACKING GOOD THINGS OF THE WEEK
Fun with Jan Brewer by Barbra Seville
Phoenix things to do: June 4 – 6
FRIDAY
Shooze Booze Schmooze @ Blueberry Deluxe Boutique
Enjoy wining, dancing, shopping and 50% off all shoes.
Blueberry Deluxe Boutique
702 Montecito Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
6-10 p.m.
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Dogfish Head Beer and Cheese Tasting @ Morton’s
Morton’s in Phoenix will host a special happy hour pairing Dogfish Head beers with fine cheese from around the world along with a selection of Morton’s appetizers (like Tuna Tartare Canapes and Petite Filet Mignon Sandwiches). Five dollars from each ticket sold will go to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
The Shops at the Esplanade
2501 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-9577
$45 per person (includes tax and tip)
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First Friday @ Downtown Phoenix
It’s First Friday and the downtown galleries and art spaces are open! Brave parking and join the throngs of people who mill about downtown looking at street vendors, art spaces, etc.
SATURDAY
Breakfast @ Essence Bakery
The special this Saturday is Biscuits and Gravy: homemade buttermilk biscuits served with their special sausage-mushroom gravy and fried eggs., $8.95.
Essence Bakery
825 W. University Dr.
Tempe, Arizona
(480) 966-2745
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Vegetable Garden Design for the Desert, Part 1 of 4 @ ASU Downtown
Join Chris Byers for four consecutive Saturdays to learn about vegetable gardening specifically for desert climates.
ASU Downtown Phx campus; UCENT Building
411 N. Central Ave., Phoenix AZ 85004
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Requested Donation: $10 each class
SUNDAY
Abba Fab @ Skye
I love ABBA. Why wouldn’t I? I’m a fun gal who likes dancing, crazy outfits and absurd hair. Most of these things will be represented at this ABBA tribute band. Just try and tell me you don’t think it’d be fun.
Skye
16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr.
Peoria AZ, 85382
Tickets $10-20
CRACKING GOOD THINGS OF THE WEEK
Mr. Wind
I saw this sweet video on the Cup of Jo blog. It makes me happy.
Phoenix things to do: February 6-8
FRIDAY
First Friday
Tour downtown galleries, shop artist’s wares and do a ton of amazing people watching at one of the town’s biggest monthly events. Some events of merit: The Trunk Space is selling 2010 artist calendars and get 10% purchases at Butter Toast.
Downtown Phoenix
(Centers around Roosevelt and 3rd Street or visit Grand Ave./15th Ave.)
6 – 10 p.m.
SATURDAY
Mekong Tet Festival @ Mekong Plaza
Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year with food, dancing, costumes…and more food. Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese and Filipino restaurants will be offering special food only made for Tet.
Mekong Plaza
66 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
$3 Saturday, $1 Sunday
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Lose Weight Naturally @ Sutra Midtown Yoga
Learn how stress, irregular eating habits and bad dietary practices are making you fat.
A naturopathic physician will explain how food pairing tricks and general good habits to lose weight naturally.
Sutra Midtown Yoga
2317 N. 7th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 253-9525
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
$25
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Yo fair ladies and gents! This Saturday kicks off 8 weekends of Medieval fun. Head to the 30 acre grounds outside Apache Junction to grab a turkey leg, watch jousters, shop, play game, listen to music and experience more Renaissance fun.
12601 E. U.S. 60
Southeast of Apache Junction
(520) 463-2700
Through March 28
10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
$18 adults and $8 children 5-12 at Fry’s Food Stores.
SUNDAY
Peach Blossom Festival @ Schnepf Farms
Grab a cinnamon roll or a piece of pie and wander through the 6 orchards and enjoy the blooms.
Schnepf Farms
24810 Rittenhouse Road Queen Creek, AZ, 85242
(480) 987-3100
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free
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Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet
Who cares about the Saints and the Colts? Let’s watch a line-up of puppies duke it out in Animal Planet stadium.
What it lacks in conflict it makes up for in cuteness.
Animal Planet
12 – 2 p.m.
