A local coffee shop celebrates its short history with a rocking party, and a venue known for its quirks presents a rising fuzzy-punk star alongside a celebration of one of our state’s most notorious icons.
For downtowners lacking stimulation of the senses, this weekend is for you. From a hard-hitting film exposé, to zany karaoke; from rollicking blues for the 21st century to string-metal and multimedia arts for the masses, this week is one for the ages.
Even if the weather isn’t quite as cool as we’d like, downtown’s creative community is already beckoning us outside with three tantalizing outdoor events this week alone. Check out some ballet from the Valley’s only professional troupe, some one-of-a-kind spicy food over on Roosevelt Row and a bicycle-driven pub crawl.
Culture reigns supreme this week in downtown Phoenix. Indie hip-hop lingers alongside premium fashion, new music venues co-exists with potlucks, and a documentary aims to expose the truth of one of the world’s most powerful charities. Enlighten all parts of the brain, and take a stroll through town.
With all the signs of progress in downtown Phoenix, it’s time to take a look at some old favorites. Short Leash Hot Dogs and Urban Beans, The Torch Theater, Lawn Gnome Publishing, The Firehouse and the Trunk Space are all bringing out their best work this week, presenting movies, poetry championships, improv, forgotten musical favorites and more all within a brief light rail ride of the Downtown campus.
