Downtown Digest: Films, Constellations, and Jazz

Rent prices are at an all time high in Arizona, which is contributing to Lopert’s inability to find suitable housing and regain custody of her children. (Gianluca D'Elia/DD)

Good morning, downtown Phoenix. This is Yoori and I hope you’re having a great morning so far. Did any of you watch the Super Bowl? I was mostly writing this. Anyways, here’s to a week of eventful episodes for you to enjoy!

Arizona Skies Planetarium Show
February 8 and 15
1 p.m.
$9 plus general admission
600 E Washington St.
Discover the different constellations that are only visible this time of the year with the cosmos and stories.

Represent: Virtual Film Premier
February 5
4 p.m.
The Phoenix Arts Museum is holding a free online viewing of Represent, a film selected for an Oscar-qualifying category. Directed by Chris Heck, it follows a teenage boy exploring the power of importance on representation in museum spaces.

The Arrogant Butcher
Take Out Tuesday
2 E Jefferson St, Ste 150
Order online with code TUESDAY25 at checkout to get 25% off every Tuesday at The Arrogant Butcher.

Prop 207 for Business
February 9
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Join law expert Melanie Pate discuss insight on how businesses can navigate through the new legal guidelines of Prop 207 set in place. The hour session will cover topics like the tips/best practices for drug-free workplaces, interactions between the recreational marijuana law and the existing medical law, and how it impacts employers in Arizona.

Get Jazz Smart & Behind The Grooves
February 9
7:30 p.m.
Click on the link above for times and dates to join interactive discussions on zoom for those who want to learn about a wide variety of jazz music and its history. GET JAZZ SMART offers virtual lectures for adults who want to learn more about a wide variety of jazz music and history topics – from its origins and cultural influences, innovators and torch bearers, to its evolution of styles. Each class consists of guided discussion, active listening to exemplary recordings, and an interactive atmosphere via Zoom. No instruments required!

Contact the reporter at yhan99@asu.edu.

Yoori Han was the politics editor at Downtown Devil during fall 2021 and part of spring 2022.