Arts and Entertainment

Downtown Digest: Films, Classes and Music

Good morning downtown Phoenix! How are you doing? We’re slowly making it to the end of January! Also if you're interested in having your...

‘We miss you, Van Buren!’ Phoenix musicians reminisce on a downtown-favorite concert venue

Several bands that come to Phoenix and its surrounding cities to perform do not get to play on big stages. They often play at...

Downtown Digest: Tributes, Webinars, and Food

Good morning, downtown Phoenix! Happy Wednesday. I’ve missed writing these digests every week... BUT I’m back and in full swing for this semester! Speaking...

Japanese Friendship Garden is back with new, socially-distant exhibits

The Japanese Friendship Garden was burdened with a shutdown in spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but by thinking up creative solutions, their team...

Cityscape to have scavenger hunt, virtual holiday activities

Residents can look forward to upcoming virtual holiday activities at Cityscape Phoenix as fall activities come to a close. Cityscape Phoenix is located in the...

Downtown Digest: Plays, Drive-Ins, and Exhibitions

Balance of Equality - Play Dec. 1-10 12:10 p.m. 222 E Monroe St Tune into a 45-minute play presented by the Grey Matters Production on revealing the joy...

Local businesses find ways to attract customers while First Friday is indefinitely postponed

First Friday, the nation's largest self-guided art walk on Roosevelt Row, has been postponed due to COVID-19 and local businesses in the area are...

Fushicho Daiko Dojo brings Japanese drumming to downtown Phoenix

A loud bang, followed by another, leading to a consistent rhythm that echoes along the downtown street. Many nights near Grand and 10th avenues,...

Orpheum Theatre cancels shows as COVID-19 cases rise

Downtown Phoenix’s Orpheum Theatre has not escaped the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like most entertainment venues across the county, the theatre has postponed...

The Churchill’s Sidewalk Saturdays bring community together with markets and yoga

The Churchill is bringing the community and local artisans together through their Sidewalk Saturday yoga flow and marketplace event. Local businesses and The Churchill have...