Hi my downtown Phoenix people! It’s T.J. Triolo, your guide to downtown Phoenix events. February is beginning this w \eek, which means that love is in the air because Valentine’s Day is soon. This is another excuse to get chocolate, and chocolate is life.
WWE Monday Night Raw
Monday Jan. 28
Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E. Jefferson St.
Over the weekend, World Wrestling Entertainment held a big event for WWE fans. Now it’s time for an actual fight night. If you enjoy watching bulky, muscled people beat each other up, I imagine this will be a blast for you. I have to wonder if there will be any chairs cracked over someone’s head. Tickets range from $20–$250.
Arizona Good Business Summit
Wednesday Jan. 30
Starts at 9 a.m.
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N. Third St.
This summit, hosted by Local First Arizona, brings together business leaders big and small with the idea to help them be a force for good. The event will feature speakers and workshops designed to help businesses of all sizes. Tickets cost $79–$99 excluding fees.
Student Guitar Exhibit
Thursday Jan. 31
5–7 p.m.
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery
1012 NW. Grand Ave.
I have never heard the word “luthiery” before, but it’s the act of building string instruments. This exhibit is going to show off guitars made by students of the Roberto-Venn School. the exhibit will be showcasing students’ beautiful hand-made guitars. This event is free.
indie Film Fest PHX 2019
Friday Feb. 1 and Saturday Feb. 2
Starts at 12 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday
Multiple Locations
Are you sick of mainstream films from big production companies? Do you want to think about philosophy and make yourself seem fancy and smart for understanding sophisticated independent films? Then this festival is for you. FilmBar, Crescent Ballroom and Paz Cantina will all have events and feature new indie movies. There will also be outdoor exhibitions around the downtown area on both days. A two-day all-access pass costs $75.
Motoring Thru Time & Heritage Festival
Saturday Feb. 2
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Heritage Square
113 N. Sixth St.
Classic cars in a historic part of downtown Phoenix. That’s Motoring Thru Time in a nutshell. I miss the beat-up 1960s cars I used to have. Whether you’re into classic cars, history or just want to learn something new, this event is for you. This event will also have food, vendors and music. Entry is free.
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.
