Hello downtown Phoenix people, and welcome to 2019! I’ve advanced time one year forward; I actually control it. At least, I wish I did. Oh well, if I can’t control time, I can at least offer to help you pass it with some fun events!
Downtown Arena Business Forum
Friday Jan. 11
2:30–4 p.m.
Majerle’s Sports Grill
24 N. Second St.
The City of Phoenix has proposed renovations for the Talking Stick Resort Arena, best known as the home to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Local businesses and community members can come and learn about the plans, as well as voice concerns, at this event coming up on Friday. Entry is free.
Grand Canyon Suite: An HD Experience
Friday Jan. 11 and Saturday Jan. 12
Starts at 7:30 p.m. each night
Symphony Hall
75 N. Second St.
The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world; it deserves more music about it! The Phoenix Symphony is giving it a concert called the “Grand Canyon Suite,” which includes the “Grand Canyon Suite” by composer Ferde Grofé. The performance includes a showing off beautiful images of the Grand Canyon displayed behind the orchestra. Tickets cost $25–$149.
The Spot Downtown
Saturday Jan. 12
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Heritage and Science Park
115 N. Sixth St.
It is a new year, and this means more clichés about dieting and exercise. If you actually made those resolutions and intend on following through with them, here’s the perfect opportunity. This event involves fitness classes and meal prep demonstrations. Come to think of it, I actually made no resolutions. If you can’t make it this week, the event will be every second Saturday. This event is free and open to the public.
Building Disneyland and Working with Walt Disney
Saturday Jan. 12
7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Porter Barn Wood
901 S. Seventh St.
Ah, Disneyland. If it weren’t so expensive, I wouldn’t only go when my parents are paying! This event brings a little bit of Disneyland to Phoenix. Imagineer Bob Gurr, who designed many of the ride vehicle designs, will be discussing his experience working at Disney. Tickets cost $75–$200.
No Pants Light Rail Ride 2019
Sunday Jan. 13
1 p.m–4 p.m.
Valley Metro Light Rail
A group called Improv Everywhere, which pulls pranks and crazy skits in public to entertain people. does an annual event in which they ride public transportation in just their underwear, which started in New York City, and pretends they forgot to put on pants that day. It’s been going on in Phoenix for years now, and now is your chance to join. To participate, just go to a light rail station without pants on, pay for your ticket and get on the train. https://www.facebook.com/events/1519050524845088/”>Join in the pantsless craziness!
Contact the reporter at thomas.triolo@asu.edu.
Downtown Devil's community section editor. I also write the Downtown Digest, a weekly column with things to do, with experience writing news articles and creating news videos as well. Graduating from ASU in May 2020.
