Through September 1
PHOENIX magazine Summer Cocktail Camp
Spend your Sunday afternoons sipping the best drinks in town. We’re hosting a 10-week, rotating event featuring the Valley’s best mixologists, who will showcase their skills while crafting their best cocktails. Times vary. $40-$48. Visit tickets.phoenixmag.com for a complete list of locations and to purchase tickets.
August 3-4
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
Did you ever wish that your toy trucks could come to life? In this family-friendly event, Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Boneshaker, Bigfoot and the firetruck HW 5-Alarm will smash cars right before your eyes. There will also be a laser light show, dance parties and giveaways. Check website for ticket prices and showtimes. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
August 20-25
Girl From the North Country
Bob Dylan’s music catalog gets the jukebox musical treatment in a story about drifters struggling to make their dreams come true during the harshness of the Great Depression. Call for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com
August 10
The Pretenders
The legendary “Brass in Pocket” band’s latest album, Relentless, seems like an apt descriptor for the group led by the inimitable Chrissie Hynde. Watch them perform 40-plus years of hits when they arrive in Phoenix. 8:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
July 4
Scottsdale 4th of July
Enjoy one of the state’s largest pyrotechnic displays at this North Scottsdale shindig. There’s also plenty of fabulous family fun, including a bull-riding rodeo, mutton bustin’ for the kids, a slider eating contest, old-fashioned cakewalks and fantastic food in the fully air-conditioned equestrian center. The festivities start at 5 p.m., and the fireworks begin around 9 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, scottsdale4th.com
July 5-7
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show On Earth
The classic three-ring circus gets an extreme update in this stunt spectacular. The Greatest Show on Earth has been reimagined with more death-defying feats of skill and hilarious performances than ever before. Highlights include The Lopez Family balancing 25 feet in the air on a triangular high wire, a human cannonball taking flight across the arena and nine trapeze artists dancing across the sky. Check website for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
August 13
T.J. Newman
The local author (and former Changing Hands employee) of the thrilling bestseller Falling will return to her old stomping grounds to read from her latest nail-biter, Worst Case Scenario. 7 p.m. Changing Hands Tempe, 6428 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, 480-730-0205, changinghands.com
July 19-20
Martin Lawrence
The Bad Boys star returns to the stage after a long absence to share his sharp and hilarious observations in a show titled Y’all Know What It Is! 8 p.m. Tickets start at $89. Showroom at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 800-946-4452, playatgila.com
July 30
Barbie the Movie in Concert
Enjoy last year’s hit movie in a whole new way. The Margot Robbie film will be projected against a giant screen, and the Barbie Land Sinfonietta, an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra, will perform the film’s score. The venue will also become a Barbie World with one-of-a-kind merchandise and cool photo ops available. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
August 17
PHOENIX magazine’s Best Fest
Join us on August 17th for the party of the summer!
From adoptable puppies to scavenger hunts, tasty foods to delicious beers and cocktails, local products and much much more, you won’t want to miss out!
What exactly is this event? It’s a food and beer festival, mixed with a local crafts market, mixed with a party! There will be scavenger hunts, there will be karaoke, there will be amazing food, wine, beer, and so much more!
- When: August 17, 2023 | VIP Entry: 5pm | GA Entry: 6pm | Ends: 10pm
- Where: 525 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
VIP Tickets include:
- 5:00 PM Early Entry
All tickets include:
- Unlimited bite-sized samples from food vendors
- 10 drink tickets
- Scavenger hunt card
Take advantage of early bird ticket pricing, just $45 for general admission before July 12 and $65 for VIP.
Ticket prices increase July 13.
Parking will be limited. We encourage the use of ride-share, taxis, or public transportation.
Please note that this event is for adults 21 years of age or older. IDs will be checked at the door.
A portion of the proceeds for this event benefits the Arizona Humane Society.
September/October Look Ahead
September 18: Green Day
Two of the punk band’s landmark albums, Dookie and American Idiot, are celebrating their 30th and 20th anniversaries, respectively. The trio will perform each of them in their entirety for this raucous show. 5:30 p.m. Check website for showtimes. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
September 27: Kacey Musgraves
The country-pop star will come to Glendale as part of her Deeper Well World Tour, with accompanying acts Father John Misty and Nickel Creek. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3240, desertdiamondarena.com
October 11-12: Kevin Hart
The busiest (and shortest) man in showbiz is heading out on the road for a comedy tour titled Acting My Age. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
