Hello fellow downtowners! Here are some events that are happening this week.
Coming 2 America
The most anticipated comedy film of the year, Coming 2 America, will be released this Friday on Amazon Studios. The original movie truly showed the celebration of Black Culture, Black Excellence, royalty, family, and love through iconic actors starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall, along with James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, and John Amos. Returning for the next film, some cast favorites include James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, and Louie Anderson.
Live Jazz
816 N 3 St.
The wine and bistro restaurant, The Farish House has live jazz concerts performed by The Alex Buelna Trio every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come enjoy the nice weather while it lasts on their extended patio.
Virtual FitPHX 2021
FitPHX is a citywide health organization with the goal of improving health and wellness in the area to become one of the healthiest cities in the nation. The free program has moved into an online format using Zoom and all you need to do register! Then you’ll be given a code to join virtually through Zoom. This event is held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Professional Women’s Alliance: Stop Editing Yourself and Be Authentic
We live in a society where we tend to cater ourselves by default to fit a certain standard. We’re aware that it’s not our true authentic selves but how do we combat that to reveal our best attributes? Join Marchelle Franklin, Human Services Director for the City of Phoenix, share her thoughts on purposeful leadership, and become your unfiltered, genuine self. Also, stick around after the Zoom webinar for an optional virtual networking opportunity with other participants!
DTPHX Dollars
As businesses are starting to pick back up again, the Downtown Phoenix Partnership (DPP) has launched an event called, DTPHX Dollars. This is a $5 voucher program, like using cash, that can be used at a number of businesses including restaurants, shops, and services/cultural places. At least $20,000 will be directly supported by the end of April to businesses through the program. If you are a business located anywhere within the downtown Phoenix Business Improvement District and want to participate, click here.
**Starting Wednesday, DPP will have their first DTPHX Dollar event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CityScape and hand out $5 vouchers to be used at any of the businesses listed above through March 31. (alcohol is not included). The next round is scheduled for Wednesday the 17th at Arizona Center. Please keep in mind there are many more scheduled DTHPX Dollar Drops to come.**
Follow @downtownphoenix to learn how you can get your own DTPHX Dollars.
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Yoori Han was the politics editor at Downtown Devil during fall 2021 and part of spring 2022.
