Another week has passed, which means it’s time for the Downtown Digest. It’s T.J. Triolo, your downtown guide, back with some new events for you. This week also comes with a bonus: Sunday is Father’s Day, so go ahead and take your dad to one of these events with you! On another note, the Burton Barr Central Library is finally reopening after water damage.
Phoenix Downtown Neighborhood Alliance Social Hour
Tuesday, June 12
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Smyl Co
10 W. Adams St.
The Phoenix Downtown Neighborhood Alliance is having their monthly social hour this week. The event is a normal social hour with drinks and appetizers, except for one unusual difference: It’s being hosted an an orthodontists office. The group is encouraging people to stop by, say hit and grab a drink a dental chair. The event is free to attend.
Phoenix Children’s Museum 10th Birthday Bash!
Thursday, June 14
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phoenix Children’s Museum
215 N. 7th St.
The Phoenix Children’s Museum is going to be celebrating its 10th anniversary this Thursday. I remember going there when I was a lot younger, probably shortly after the museum opened. This museum is going to have live music, activities, magic, food and more for kids to celebrate. The event costs is $12 per person. Museum members get in free.
The Arizona Indoor Custom Car Show and Concert
Saturday, June 16
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Phoenix Convention Center North Building
100 N. 3rd St.
Of course there’s a giant car show going on when I’ll be on vacation in California. I swear, it’s a conspiracy against me and my love of cars. (I’m just kidding.) The event will feature live music and over 500 cars of various types. Whether you like lowriders, muscle cars or trucks, this show will have plenty of variety for you. It’s also inside so take advantage of the opportunity to get out of the house while still avoiding the heat. Tickets are $20 per a person. Kids 12 and under get in free.
12th Annual Bloomin’ Beerfest
Saturday, June 16
7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave.
Here’s an ode to Irish culture that commemorates the famous Irish novel “Ulysses” by James Joyce, and another great part of Irish culture: beer! This event will have a costume contest, craft beer tasting, live music and readings from “Ulysses.” Tickets cost $30 online, $40 at the door. A total of 16 beer tastings are included in the price. Tickets for those not drinking are also available for $12 before the event and $15 at the door. Children 12 and under get in for $5.
Burton Barr Central Library Reopening
Saturday, June 16
Starts at 9 a.m.
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N. Central Ave.
The Burton Barr Central Library is finally reopening after being closed for almost a year. The library closed in mid-July after sustaining serious water damage from a pipe that burst during a monsoon storm. Now the library’s going to be back and better than ever with renovated facilities. To celebrate their reopening, the library is going to have activities throughout the day, including a children’s story time, crafts for adults and one called “Build a Droid.” I’m curious what kind of droids are going to be built! The reopening day event 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.
