Posts Tagged ‘Obscura’
Phoenix things to do: June 11 – 13
FRIDAY
The new Spicy Chicken Sandwich @ Chick-fil-A
How the launch of Chick-fil-A’s new sandwich slipped my mind, I do not know. One of my all-time favorite fast food spots introduced a new Spicy Chicken Sandwich on June 7th and, for those who like the works, a Spicy Chicken Deluxe Sandwich with pepperjack cheese, lettuce and tomato. It’s Chick-fil-A, so it’s probably delicious.
Chick-fil-A
Locations Valley-wide
SATURDAY
2010 World Cup Game: USA vs England
I know very little about soccer, aside from the bits I remember from my 2-year stint in an indoor league, but it seems like everyone will be watching this weekend.
11:30 am
Check out places to watch the game
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Obscura @ Rips
Britpop, indie, new wave — DJs Roya & Funkfinger do it up dance-style.
All this and $2 house pints, $3 wells, $5 calls all night. Go! Dance!
Rips Ales & Cocktails
3045 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
$5
SUNDAY
MC Chris @ The Clubhouse
The only reason I know of MC Chris is because he did a song on Aqua Teen Hunger Force as a giant diaper-wearing spider (MC Pee Pants). A song I still sing unprompted from time to time.
The Clubhouse
1320 E Broadway Rd.
Tempe, AZ
8:30 p.m.
CRACKING GOOD THINGS OF THE WEEK
- Take Away Show
The Frances & Smeeks blog posted a cool video link: Indie band Phoenix sings a mostly-acoustic version of 1901 in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Phoenix – 1901 – A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
- A cuddle-worthy family
Phoenix things to do: May 7-9
FRIDAY
Cynthia Rowley’s mobile store @ Scottsdale Fashion Square
Fashion designer Cynthia Rowley is parking her new mobile store at Scottsdale Fashion Square from Friday, May 7 – Friday, May 14. Her Shop on Wheels is a shipping truck converted into a Cynthia Rowley store, with hardwood floors, a fitting room, printed-fabric wall coverings and Lucite fixtures. It carries the entire range of items in the Cynthia Rowley collection—clothing, shoes, bags, eyewear, jewelry,
Scottsdale Fashion Square
Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Friday Night Lights 4th season premiere on NBC
The most attractive football playing small town high-school ever is back on TV.
One of my former show obsessions starts it’s 4th Season on regular TV (Direct TV owners have already seen it). If you’re new to FNL, catch up with the season 3 plot lines and…check out one of the major reasons to watch, Riggins.
NBC – Channel 12
7 p.m.
SATURDAY
Butter Toast Grand Opening @ Butter Toast
Join Butter Toast and Merry May Handmade’s grand opening celebration at their cute new location off Roosevelt in Downtown Phoenix. There will be live music, crafts and a D.I.Y. table. I also have it on good authority it could include booze.
Butter Toast
908 N. 6th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
12 – 8 p.m.
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Obscura @ Rips
Britpop, indie, new wave — DJs Roya & Funkfinger do it up dance-style.
Win cds from White Stripes, Gorillaz, The Morning Benders, Serena Maneesh & Love is All or tickets to upcoming concerts by The Morning Benders, The Ruby Suns, Xiu Xiu and You Say Party! We Say Die! All this and $2 house pints, $3 wells, $5 calls all night. Go! Dance!
Rips Ales & Cocktails
3045 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ
85016
9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
$5
SUNDAY
Mrs. Miniver @ Phoenix Art Museum
Another event from the “In the Mood” series; This 1943 film about a woman dealing with the horrors of war won multiple Oscars. Take your mom and make a day of it.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
1 p.m.
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Mother’s Day!
Do something nice for or with your mommy.
CRACKING GOOD THINGS OF THE WEEK
MattyC eats 2 Double Downs
As a part of his Fund-a-stache moustache money-raising, Matty C videos himself eating 2 Double Down sandwiches, one with a donut bun.
The Glamourai
There are a lot of style blogs out there, many of different people, in similar outfits.
This one seems different.
Phoenix things to do: March 12-14c
FRIDAY
Funny Girl @ The Biltmore lawn
Spring is coming and so are night-time movies under the stars at the Biltmore. This week watch classic Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl. Bring a blanket. It’s been chilly.
Center lawn at Biltmore
Northeast corner of 24th Street & Camelback
7 p.m.
Free
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Avenue Q @ ASU Gammage
A puppet show just for adults. I’ve heard nothing but good things about this bawdy stage production.
Check it out Tip: If you get to the box office 2 hours before a show, you might be able to score tickets in the first 10 rows for $25.
ASU Gammage
1200 S. Forest Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85287
March 9-14
7:30 p.m.
$19.75-$66
SATURDAY
Real Gardens for Real People garden tour
View the home gardens of certified Master Gardeners and a private preschool and kindergarten in the historic vicinity of the Central Corridor in Phoenix.
Throughout the central corridor
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$20
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Obscura @ Rips
Britpop, indie, new wave — DJs Roya & Funkfinger do it up dance-style.
Win cds from White Stripes, Gorillaz, The Morning Benders, Serena Maneesh & Love is All or tickets to upcoming concerts by The Morning Benders, The Ruby Suns, Xiu Xiu and You Say Party! We Say Die! All this and $2 house pints, $3 wells, $5 calls all night. Go! Dance!
Rips Ales & Cocktails
3045 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
$5
SUNDAY
Devoured @ Phoenix Art Museum
If you like food — 50 restaurants, 30 wineries, craft beer and spirits reps — five different hourly chef demonstrations per day, and an impressive array of seminars, including a tequila tasting.
Phoenix Art Museum
March 13 & 14
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CRACKING GOOD THINGS OF THE WEEK:
- 5th graders sing Phoenix’s “Lisztomania
I sang Davy Crockett in 5th grade. Today’s youngsters and learning sweet Phoenix tunes in school. This sweet rendition made me a little teary. - Foodzie.com
A purveyor of food from local producers across the country, they carry items like bacon jam and single malt scotch bars. - Evil Devil Fish Bad for Japan
Nothing like a hideous 10 foot fish to make you feel like you’re going to die.
- The Auteurs
My film-loving friends might like this one. Watch arty films with a forum for discussion. I don’t see Bring it On on the list. - The Onion: Nation Shudders at Large Block of Uninterrupted Text
I’m giving this to my students to read.
- Phoenix fast food fish sandwiches
How that for alliteration? I love a fish sandwich — and as I predicted, McDs comes out on top. - I tried a neti pot for the first time
Phoenix things to do: February 12-14
Books, beer, boobs — this weekend, there’s events to satisfy all of your diverse interests.
FRIDAY
Phantasmagorical Valentine Cabaret @ Alwun House
Erotic art, erotic poetry an erotic circus — what else do you expect at a Phantasmagorica Valentine event?
What says Valentine like 2 stages and 2 floors of erotic art.
Alwun House
1204 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
$25 at door
SATURDAY
VNSA Book Sale @ Arizona State Fairgrounds
My friend has talked about this book sale since I first met him 8 years ago. Each year he gets there early to peruse the more than 600,000 new and used books for sale.
Arizona State Fairgrounds
1826 W. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday
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In the Yard @ Bunky Boutique
Enjoy local artists, refreshments, music and 20% off funky clothes and accessories for men and women at Bunky.
Bunky Boutique
812 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Tomato Fest 2010 @ Maya’s Farm
Over 1,000 heirloom tomato plants on sale at the Tomato Festival.
Maya’s Farm at South Mountain
6106 S. 32nd Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85042
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Strong Beer Fest @ Margaret T. Hance Park
4 ounces of 15 beers equals a delicious and drunken afternoon. What goes better with a day of drinking than an array of festival food, including beer brats, carnitas, nachos, sliders and more.
Margaret T. Hance Park,
Downtown Phoenix, above I-10 tunnel
Festival Entrance at
Moreland St. and 2nd St.
$45 per person or $10 for designated drivers
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Obscura Haiti Benefit @ Rips Ales & Cocktails
Dance to Brit pop and indie faves while helping raise money for the American Red Cross and Haitian relief. DJs Roya and Funkfinger create the magic — and drink specials include $2 house pints, $3 wells and $5 calls don’t hurt either.
Rips Ales & Cocktails
3045 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
$5
SUNDAY
Phoenix Chinese Week @ Chinese Cultural Center
Phoenix Chinese Week celebrates its 20th year and the year of the tiger with loads of food and gift booths, arts and crafts, photos and mah jong.
Chinese Cultural Center
668 N. 44th Street, Suite #201W
Phoenix, Arizona
Friday – Sunday
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Valentine’s Dining
Fuel the romantic fires with one of the following dining deals for the day of love. Click for a full list.
Phoenix things-to-do: January 8-10
FRIDAY
Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show @ Casino Arizona
It will probably be a cold day in Hell when Prince steps foot into Casino Arizona, but you can see a reasonable facsimile for a reasonable price this weekend.
Casino Arizona at Salt River
524 N. 92nd St.
(off Loop 101 and McKellips Rd.)
Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 850-7777
Tickets are $25
8 p.m.
SATURDAY
Sustainable Neighborhood Tour @ Lewis Park
Stop talking about making a difference and do it! Visit the Nuestro Barrio Project and learn how to get involved in planting trees, harvesting greywater, planting gardens and creating a better neighborhood right in our own downtown.
Lewis Park
13th Place just north of Yuma Street (south of Buckeye) between 13th and 14th Street
10 a.m. – noon
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The Return of Obscura @ Rips
DJs Funkfinger (my husband) and Roya will spin new wave and new indie dance tracks tonight in their brand new (and more convenient) location! Saturday’s dance night is also promoting the album release of my favorite Top Sider-wearing band, Vampire Weekend.
Rips Ales & Cocktails
3045 N 16th St.
Phoenix, 85016
9 p.m.
SUNDAY
Restorative Yoga @ A Desert Song
This is the yoga class that is basically a bolster-supported nap. Gentle stretches for long periods of time equal total relaxation. New students get 2 weeks of unlimited yoga for $29.
A Desert Song
4811 North 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
4 p.m.
$17 for a drop-in class or $29 for unlimited 2 weeks.
