Hello downtown Phoenix! This is Yoori, coming back to fill you in on another round of spectacular events! But before we kick-off, have any of you felt it progressively getting a bit cooler outside? No, just me? It could be me getting a little too excited to wear sweaters all day soon! Not that I already do! I definitely feel the weather unfolding into a nice, cool breeze these days.
Also, if you attend any of last week’s events, let me know how it went; I would love to hear your thoughts!
On that note, let’s tune in on the trailers of each event, get a snippet of what to expect, and I’m confident that you’ll select one of them! Fingers crossed! And wherever you’re reading this from, whether it’s – in your room, at work, maybe even in your car – I hope you all have a great week, and let’s catch up next Monday on the flip side.
Arizona Science Center
Wednesday – Monday
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
600 E. Washington Street
The Arizona Science Center is committed to implementing CDC guidelines to ensure the maximum amount of safeness as people are coming in and out of their doors. If you haven’t purchased your tickets and are unaware that they’re now operating within their hours, don’t forget to click on the link above to reserve your spot!
Phoenix Poetry Slam
Wednesday, September 23rd
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
912 N 5th Street
Are you interested in competing in poetry? Want to showcase your writing? Try out the Phoenix Poetry Slam! This event is rooted in the mission of community, so this is open to everyone – including ages, gender, and everything else! Don’t miss out!
Japanese Friendship Garden
Tuesday – Sunday
7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
1125 N. 3rd Avenue
Want to immerse yourself in a pool of flowers, teas, meditations, and much more? Take a day off in your busy weekly schedule to learn about Japanese culture through this garden! Please keep in mind that only certain classes are operating in order to maintain social distancing.
Buy + Fly Extended Through September
June 5 – Sept. 30
Varying Businesses
Curious to know how YOU can directly leave a positive impact to small business owners in the area? AND receive downtown Phoenix merch? To get a FREE DTPHX Bird t-shirt, tote, hat, or mask – purchase anything within the Downtown core of 7th Street to 3rd Avenue, Fillmore to Jackson, and fill out the online form along with a photo of your receipt! You can expect your item in 30 days. The last day to submit your receipt is Oct. 5, three business days after the program ends. Let’s not miss this opportunity to help businesses and get some goodies on the way!
Phoenix Center for the Arts Classes
Monthly
Online
The Phoenix Center for the Arts, known for providing arts and culture opportunities for all through education, programming and advocacy has interactive online classes for adults and youth! Try out the watercolor painting class, ceramics, writing, basket workshop, and so many more! These classes typically operate for a month, so make sure you register in time!
To have your event featured in The Digest, contact the reporter at yhan99@asu.edu
Yoori Han was the politics editor at Downtown Devil during fall 2021 and part of spring 2022.
