Posts Tagged ‘november events’

Don’t Miss First Friday: November 6

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Here’s the line up of just a few things that are happening at First Friday’s on November 6 in Downtown Phoenix.

Artlink First Fridays
Free self-guided tours of 100 art spaces in and around downtown Phoenix, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy opening receptions, performance art, comedy, music, odd and unusual events and food. Free shuttle service by Ollie the Trolley.

Civic Space Park
This month we honor the traditions of El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. We will have interactive art projects for youth, face painting and a special visit from our PBS Eight friends Maya and Miguel!!! On our stage, we will have live performances from Try Me Bicycle, a folk/rock ensemble and Zarco Guerrero, a celebrated local artist.

Party on the Patio
Steve’s Greenhouse Grill
Come support some of your favorite local artists, and enjoy live music and great drink specials on the patio from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Plus, we’ll have a complimentary appetizer bar from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.

Twilight Tours of the Rosson House
Heritage & Science Park
Listen to a lecture about the “Adventurous Spirits: Arizona’s Women Artists.” Guided tours of the historic Rosson House are from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the lecture starts at 6:30 p.m.

Target Free First Friday
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
On the first Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is open to the public free of charge, thanks to Target!

See what else is happening Downtown tonight, tomorrow, and this weekend.

Save the Dates: Downtown Phoenix Annual Pub Crawl and PAPA Parade

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

PAPAblogAs if the Zombie Walk isn’t enough, now there’s two great events to look forward to after Halloween. For those of you who may have missed them last year, this is your chance to sample some great beers and express your inner creative urge and parade through the streets of Downtown Phoenix.

The Third Annual Downtown Phoenix Pub Crawl will kick off on Friday, Nov. 13 at Fourth St. and Garfield starting at 9 p.m. until closing time. Over 12 pubs, bars and restaurants are participating – offering several tasty brews. This year, Sonoma Casual Dining will be featuring a special after-hours breakfast starting at 1:30 a.m. to help soak up the suds.

Now in its fourth year, Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts (PAPA) takes place on Sat., Nov. 14 starting at 5:00 p.m. ”The Worlds Only Parading Arts Fair,” as it has become known, gives all members of our community the opportunity to express themselves through costumes, art, and performance while marching together through the streets of Downtown Phoenix. Everyone is invited to walk, ride, dance, or crawl along in the parade.

Check back at DowntownPhoenix.com for more details, deals and insider information coming soon!