Downtown Phoenix is host to over 50 events this weekend. Here’s a sampling to wet your whistle.
You spin me right round, baby, right round
Two of the premier DJs in the Valley are playing Downtown venues Thursday night. DJ Sean Watson is at District American Kitchen & Wine Bar from 7-11 p.m. (FREE) and DJENTRIFICATION joins Dengue Fever and Secret Chiefs 3 at Crescent Ballroom starting at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $14.
Putting the fun in dysfunction
“My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m In Therapy,” plays all weekend at Herberger Theater Center. The hit New York comedy was inspired by the author’s hilariously dysfunctional family, and all the people in his life whose sole purpose was to drive him into therapy… and they succeeded. One part lasagna, one part kreplach, and two parts prozac, you don’t have to be Jewish or Italian to love this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache. Showtimes vary, tickets are $39.50-$49.50. Psychological thriller “9 Circles” also continues its run in the Kax Theater. Showtimes vary, tickets are $16 in advance or $20 at the door.
“We got a grease man.”
The Peking Acrobats perform at Comerica Theatre Friday night and these gravity defying entertainers remind me of this scene in Ocean’s Eleven where Rusty and Danny recruit The Amazing Yen to be in their crew. Show starts at 7:30, tickets are $25-$48.
High culture at Orpheum Theatre and Symphony Hall
The beautiful and enthralling ballet “MOMIX Botanica” stops in Downtown for two shows at Orpheum Theatre, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17-$21. Meanwhile, over at Symphony Hall, Arizona Opera performs “Madama Butterfly.” Showtimes vary Friday-Sunday, with tickets starting at $40.
Truckasaurus Rex and PTero Dactal the Prehistoric PT Cruiser
You can see less fictional monster trucks Saturday at the Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam at Chase Field. Show is at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $20. Or, fans can watch the action in style at Friday’s Front Row. Call 602-462-3506 for details.
Grand opening for new loft rentals
Looking for a place to live Downtown? The Summit at Copper Square is now leasing units and they are holding an Open House all day on Saturday. While you’re checking out the fancy urban digs, enter to win 2 tickets to Saturday night’s Suns/Grizzlies game.
Fluffy returns to Phoenix with Stand-Up Revolution Tour
Stand Up Live hosts Gabriel Iglesias and friends for one night only, Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38.50-$46.50. Also, Friday-Sunday, Stand Up Live welcomes the “undisputed queen of comedy” Sommore. Two shows Friday and Saturday (7:30 and 9:45 p.m.) and a 7 p.m. show on Sunday. Tickets are $28.
Have a great weekend in Downtown Phoenix!
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Thursday night,
The entire weekend will be a celebration of the Big Race–for distance runners, novice runners, never runners, et al–and much of the action will take place in our urban core.
Each 2-hour demonstrations include 3 courses paired with Arizona wines or beers, plus a take-home recipe. Tickets are $55 each and Tuesday’s Series kickoff features Chef Elizabeth Meinz of Orange Table. From 6-8 p.m. Chef Meinz will take attendees through her “Breakfast for Dinner” concept, with savory pan syrup, prosciutto Benedict, ravioli with fresh herb ricotta, crispy prosciutto, eggs and bacon foam, all paired with Canelo Hills Chardonnay, Nimbus Blonde, and Pillsbury Child wine. This demonstration is sponsored by Hickman’s Family Farms and Maya’s Farm.
Cooking with Chef Mark Tarbell
DINNER
Ice Skating at CityScape
It’s sorta like a green and red flash mob, minus Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
Sunday, Dec. 18 / Snow Day
Chipotle made its Grand Opening at CityScape today and, as expected, the reception was jubilant with the line often extending out the door. Chipotle is located on the corner of Washington and First Avenue, across from Jimmy John’s and Five Guys Burgers and Fries. It’s like the Pantheon of Popular Fast Food! Chipotle is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Thirty-three dishes in all–from bacon-wrapped dates (pictured, left) and shepherd’s pie to goat cheese fondue and corn crusted calamari–will be served at 11 restaurants from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., all starting at $2. That’s some seriously affordable grub!
Super Sunday Downtown
Friday, January 27th, 2012The last time the Giants and Patriots met in the Super Bowl the game was played in our backyard at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Phoenix has to wait until 2015 to host another Super Bowl but this year’s Giants/Patriots rematch can be celebrated at a variety of Downtown restaurants, pubs, bar, lounges, and watering holes.
Coach & Willie’s
One of Downtown’s favorite sports bars is offering a complimentary buffet from 4 p.m. to halftime, food and drink specials, and a chance to win 2 sets of lower-level Rattlers season tickets.
The music venue’s “Pabst It To Me, I’m Open” Super Bowl party will feature the big game on the lounge’s big screen, plus $2 Pabst, $5 Honey Badgers, $6 Nachos, and homemade Cracker Jack, all starting at 3 p.m.
District American Kitchen & Wine Bar
Enjoy a Super Bowl menu that will satisfy any football fan, including $1 sloppy Joe sliders, cheesy corn dogs, baked macaroni & cheese, Schreiner’s beer hot sausages, plus half-priced bottles of wine and other drink specials all day.
Friday’s Front Row
Friday’s Front Row at Chase Field is offering all-you-can-eat hot wings. Chow down and watch the game on one of their 32 flat screen TVs.
Hooters Arizona Center
Is there a better place to spend a full day soaking up all the Super Bowl hoopla? Probably not, and to make it even sweeter Hooters will serve you 20 traditional wings and 60 ounces of beer for $20. That’s real. While you’re enjoying the game and surroundings enter to win a new flat screen TV.
Majerle’s Sports Grill
Downtown Dan and the gang are offering $3 Bloody Marys, bottomless mimosas, and all day breakfast.
Mi Amigos
Mi Amigos at Arizona Center is serving drink specials and discounted party platters all day long.
Networks
The Hyatt Regency Phoenix sports bar is offering a beer bucket special all day long: 5 Coors Light or Miller Lite bottles for $15.
Rose & Crown Pub
It’s a seafood bash and Downtown’s famous English pub, with all-you-can-eat seafood boil–crawfish, lobster, crab, mussels, potatoes, corn on the cob, and sausage–for $20 from 1-5 p.m.
Steve’s Greenhouse Grill
Inside or out on the patio, enjoy a dozen wings and a micro brew beer for $8.95, or a burger and fries for $8.95, plus $3 touchdown shots, $1.75 Miller Lite specials, and happy hour well drinks all day.
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
Spend your Super Bowl Sunday at CityScape with the Tilted Kilt girls and enjoy their tailgate breakfast menu until 11 a.m., then drink specials all day while you catch the action on 3 giant projection screens and 37 plasmas inside and out on the patio.
Tom’s Tavern & 1929 Grill
Tom’s is serving a special Super Bowl brunch all day long.
Enjoy the game!
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