This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for August 4-10.
Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. E-mail calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com to submit events for consideration.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Arizona Cardinals
August 10
The preseason begins with matchups against the Kansas City Chiefs on Aug. 9; and Las Vegas Raiders on Aug. 23. Check website for game times and ticket prices. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, azcardinals.com
Decisions, Decisions
August 7
Join podcast hosts Mandii B and WeezyWTF for humorous and in-depth conversations about non-traditional relationships, dating, sex and love. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
Phoenix Art Museum
Through August 31
Charles Gaines: Numbers and Trees (Arizona Series), through July 20; The World of Anna Sui, through Sept. 28; Funny Business: Photography and Humor (pictured), through Jan. 4, 2026; and Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection, Aug. 27-July 26, 2026. Call for times and ticket prices. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-257-1880, phxart.org
THEATRE & DRAMA
Drunk Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Through August 31
If you didn’t like reading Romeo and Juliet in high school, then this is the event for you. The concept is simple: One performer downs five shots of liquor and then hilariously takes the cast through the greatest love story ever written. Check website for times and ticket prices. The Rose Theatre, 455 N. Third St., Phoenix, drunkshakespeare.com
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Through August 16
Five children from around the world get a tour of a chocolate factory owned and operated by the mysterious Willy Wonka in the musical version of the beloved Roald Dahl novel. Check the website for days and times. $45-$58. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
See if the D-backs can slither their way to the top of the NL West when they take on the San Diego Padres, Aug. 4-6; Colorado Rockies, Aug. 8-10; Cleveland Guardians, Aug. 18-20; and Cincinnati Reds, Aug. 22-24. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The Valley’s soccer team is heating up! Watch them take on Colorado Springs F.C., Aug. 23; and El Paso Locomotive F.C., Aug. 30. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, phxrisingfc.com
Phoenix Mercury
The WNBA’s Mercury begin their rise to the top as they take on the Indiana Fever, Aug. 7; Atlanta Dream, Aug. 10; Las Vegas Aces, Aug. 15; Golden State Valkyries, Aug. 22; Chicago Sky, Aug. 28; and New York Liberty, Aug. 30. Call for times and ticket prices. PHX Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mercury.wnba.com
CONCERTS & COMEDY
Buddy Guy
August 8
The influential blues guitarist, who turned 88 this year, won’t slow down. He still plays more than 100 shows a year and even made an appearance in the hit film Sinners. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Showroom at Gila River Resort, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 800-946-4452, playatgila.com
- Monday, 8/4 – Riff Wood @ Valley Bar
- Tuesday, 8/5 – Eyedress with N8NOFACE @ The Van Buren
- 8/5 – Loving with Ora Cogan @ Crescent Ballroom
- Wednesday, 8/6 – d4vd with Bryant Barnes @ The Van Buren
- Thursday, 8/7 – Decisions, Decisions Presents No Holes Barred Book Tour @ The Van Buren
- Friday, 8/8 – Oscar Maydon @ Arizona Financial Theatre
- 8/8 – Yung Bae @ Crescent Ballroom
- 8/8 – Chris Stapleton with Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives @ Desert Diamond Arena
- Saturday, 8/9 – Chris Stapleton with Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives @ Desert Diamond Arena
- 8/9 – Haiden Henderson @ The Rebel Lounge
- Sunday, 8/10 – BashfortheWorld @ Crescent Ballroom
- 8/10 – Caloncho with Daniel, Me Estas Matando @ The Van Buren
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Summer Wine Series
August 28
The Wine Collective of Scottsdale will provide the drinks at this event located at the Museum of Illusions that you have to see to believe. Tickets include two glasses of wine, charcuterie, access to the museum’s exhibits and music provided by a live DJ. 6-8 p.m. $39.95. Museum of Illusions Scottsdale, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, moiscottsdale.com
Arizona State Fair
September 19-October 26
It’s the perfect time of year for rodeos, monster trucks, carnival rides, deep-fried food and other state fair traditions. There’s also the Coliseum Concert Series, where the Latin pop group Reik is scheduled to perform. Check website for ticket prices and event schedules. Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com
September 24
Benson Boone
After a jaw-dropping set at Coachella, where he performed Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” with the group’s guitarist Brian May, the backflipping singer-songwriter is hitting the road to perform songs from his latest album, American Heart. 8 p.m. Check website for prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
