Good morning, downtown Phoenix! It’s Michelle again. Our website has been down for the past week, but we are glad to be back.
Looking for something fun to do this week (besides reading stories on our website, of course)? Downtown Devil has got you covered for events.
Downtown Chamber Series
When: Monday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Alwun House at 1204 E. Roosevelt Street
Catch the last of three outdoor shows featuring the Schubert string quartet Death and the Maiden and Qais Essar.
Tickets are $20; however, there is free admission for full-time students of any age by calling ahead.
Vaccination is highly recommended, according to the Downtown Chamber Series website. Masks are required to view the indoor gallery at Alwun House, and all performing musicians and staff are vaccinated, according to the event website.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Downtown Chamber Series website.
Tour of Orpheum Theatre
When: Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theatre Phoenix at 203 W. Adams Street
During an hour-long tour of the historic 1929 restored theatre, attendees will get to see all public and many non-public areas.
Masks are recommended during the tour, according to the event website.
For more information and to get tickets, visit Eventbrite.
Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesday
When: Wednesday, Oct. 6 after 3 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Art Museum at 1625 N. Central Ave.
Every Wednesday from 3 – 7 p.m. enjoy free, donation-based and reduced admission to the Phoenix Art Museum’s many exhibits.
The Phoenix Art Museum strongly encourages all visitors to purchase tickets in advance to ensure a no-touch or low-touch experience, according to the museum website.
For more information and to get tickets, visit the Phoenix Art Museum ticketing page.
Flamenco Por La Vida
When: Thursday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m.
Where: Crescent Ballroom at 308 N. 2nd Ave.
At this free event, enjoy a song-and-dance performance by Flamenco Por La Vida on the patio at Crescent Ballroom.
For more information, visit the Crescent Ballroom event calendar.
2021-22 Suns Showcase
When: Friday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
Where: Footprint Center at 201 E. Jefferson Street
Get a sneak peek of the Phoenix Suns team ahead of the upcoming NBA season. There will also be giveaways and performances featuring the Suns Hype and Dance teams.
The event is free, but registration is required. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the fun will start at 6 p.m.
For more information and to get tickets, visit Ticketmaster.
Queer Poetry Salon
When: Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual event hosted on Zoom by the Equality Arizona Foundation and the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University
On Saturday, experience workshops, open mics and readings, featuring queer poets Raquel Gutiérrez and tanner menard.
This event is free and open to the public, but register ahead of time to attend.
For more information and to register, visit the event website.
Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration
When: Saturday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Heard Museum at 2301 N. Central Ave.
At this free event, celebrate Indigenous art and culture with an exciting line-up of performances, speakers, artists, musicians, chefs and vendors.
For more information, visit the Heard Museum website.
Jeremy Pelt Quintet
When: Sunday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. or 9:15 p.m.
Where: The Nash at 110 E. Roosevelt Street
Enjoy a jazz performance by Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, Chien Chien Lu on vibraphone, Victor Gould on piano, Jonathan Michel on bass and Allan Mednard on drums.
Tickets are $16 for students (tier 3 only) for both shows. Otherwise, tickets cost $55 for tier 1, $51 for tier 2 and $49 for tier 3 during the first show. The second show costs $49 for tier 1, $45 for tier 2 and $39 for tier 3.
Proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required for admission, according to The Nash website.
For more information and to get tickets, visit the performance website.
Contact the reporter at mailport@asu.edu.
Michelle Ailport is a graduate student at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. In addition to being arts and entertainment editor for Downtown Devil, she also writes Downtown Digest, a weekly column with things to do.
