- Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with D’Arcy McGee’s Ir - March 17, 2010
Tempe Marketplace- D’Arcy McGee’s Irish Pub
480.966.9338
Start your day at 6am with an Irish Breakfast, a Pint of Guinness or even a "Make your own BLOODY Mary" from D’Arcy’s McGee’s Bloody Mary Bar.
- CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH D’ARCY MCGEE’S IR - March 17, 2010
Tempe Marketplace
480.966.9338
Start your day at 6am with an Irish Breakfast, a Pint of Guinness or even a "Make your own BLOODY Mary" from D’Arcy’s McGee’s Bloody Mary Bar.
- 33rd Annual Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts - March 26-28, 2010
Mill Avenue District
480-355-6069
The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 20 art festivals in the nation.
- Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction - November 21, 2009 - May 30, 2010
Desert Botanical Garden
480-941-1225
The Desert Botanical Garden is pleased to present an exhibition of work by renowned Native American artist Allan Houser.
- Altered States: Paintings by Gordon Cheung - January 09, 2010 - April 10, 2010
ASU Art Museum
480.965.6536
Arizona State University Art Museum will present the first solo exhibition by British artist Gordon Cheung in a U.S. museum.
- Childsplay "Peter and the Wolf" - January 30, 2010 - March 14, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2880
Prokovief’s musical themes get a shiny new spin to accompany the cautionary folk tale of Peter, his grandfather and his animal friends.
- Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey - January 30, 2010 - May 01, 2010
ASU Art Museum
480-965-2787
Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey provides an in-depth survey of San Francisco-based artist Wanxin Zhang.
- Forged Power - Moving Targets initiative - February 20, 2010 - May 29, 2010
ASU Art Museum
480-965-2787
The exhibition explores the ideas of labor and connection to the local environment through two films, one by Ferran Mendoza and Alvaro Sau, and the other by William Wylie.
- Forged Power: Ferran Mendoza, Alvaro Sau and Willi - February 20, 2010 - May 29, 2010
ASU Art Museum
480.965.6536
In the digital age, the way we engage with physical work has drastically shifted. Such shifts are not new and have occurred over the course of human history - from the invention of simple tools to the industrial revolution, to our current digital soc
- Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter - February 26, 2010 - June 18, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2822
During the Golden Age of animation Jones helped bring to life many of Warner Bros. most famous characters—Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig.
- The Laramie Project - March 05-14, 2010
Stagebrush Theatre in Scottsdale
480-990-7405
The Laramie Project explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are all capable.
- Spring Butterfly Exhibit - March 06, 2010 - May 09, 2010
Desert Botanical Garden
480-941-1225
Take a stroll through the beautiful Marshall Butterfly Pavilion and surround yourself with hundreds of fluttering butterflies.
- AVENUE Q - March 09-14, 2010
ASU Gammage
480-965-3434
AVENUE Q is Broadway's smash-hit Tony® Award winner for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK.
- Arizona Aloha Festival - March 13-14, 2010
Tempe Beach Park
602-697-1824
This annual celebration provides opportunities to experience and learn about the cultures of Hawaii and the South Pacific: Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, and others. The free, family event will feature over 35 performing groups on three stages.
- The Desert Bells International 'Bronzeworks' - March 14, 2010
King of Glory Lutheran Church
480-838-0477
The Desert Bells International 'Bronzeworks' will share the musical art of English Handbell ringing as part of the KOG Concert Series.
- Free wine tasting, live jazz and art show - March 15, 2010
Dave's Electric Brewpub
480-967-5353
Dave's Electric Brewpub is hosting a free wine tasting with complimentary appetizers, live jazz with the Adam Clark Quartet, and a local art show on our patio.
- Friends of TCA presents “Performance with A View” - March 16, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2822
Join the Mill Ave Chamber Players for a concert featuring music for the harmoniemusik ensemble and learn about ensemble musical history.
- Spiked! Thursday Nights @ DBG - March 18, 2010
Desert Botanical Garden
480-481-8188
Spiked! returns for another swell season with classic cocktails, supper prepared by Atlasta Catering & Event Concepts and first-class local music - Hot Birds and the Chili Sauce.
- Pablo Francisco Special Event - March 18-21, 2010
Tempe Improv
480-921-9877
Recently Pablo did a hilarious appearance as the Movie Guy on Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia" and is currently touring the country.
- Hohokam rock art tour with Dr. Amy Douglass - March 18, 2010
Hayden Butte, 222 E. Fifth St.
480-350-5100
Museum Administrator and archeologist Dr. Amy Douglass will provide tips on how to look for rock art and dispel many of the myths associated with rock art.
- The Jeff Hunt Band - March 19, 2010
Tempe Marketplace- District Stage
480.966.9338
Original & Top 40 Cover Band performs
- Melanie & Van - March 19, 2010
Tempe Marketplace- Barnes & Noble Fountain
480.966.9338
Top 40 Acoustic Duo performs
- Jazz in the Garden Concert Series - March 19, 2010
Desert Botanical Garden
480-481-8188
The Desert Botanical Garden presents its annual Jazz in the Garden Concert Series. Big Pete Pearson / Blues-Boogie-Soul
- Tempe Little Theatre: Sweet Charity - March 19, 2010 - April 04, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-8388
"Sweet Charity" is many things. It's a colorful, somewhat dark, and fascinating musical comedy.
- Spring 2010 Plant Sale - March 20-21, 2010
Desert Botanical Garden
480-941-1225
The Desert Botanical Garden Plant Sale is a one-stop shopping experience with one of the largest selections of arid-adapted plants available in a single location.
- Ree Boado - March 20, 2010
Tempe Marketplace- Barnes & Noble Fountain
480.966.9338
Adult Contemporary Guitarist performs
- Peppermint James - March 20, 2010
Tempe Marketplace- District Stage
480.966.9338
Peppermint James will perform on The District Stage from 7-10pm.
- Lorenzo Michelli and Matteo Mela, guitars - March 24, 2010
Katzin Concert Hall
480-965-6536
ASU presents the Solo Duo - the young Italian virtuosos Lorenzo Micheli and Matteo Mela.
- Tom Green Special Event - March 25-27, 2010
Tempe Improv
480-921-9877
one of the great comic minds in the field of entertainment, live and in person, when Tom Green takes the stage and provides non-stop laughter with his brilliantly cracked view of the world around him.
- Agave on the Rocks - March 26, 2010
Desert Botanical Garden
480-481-8188
This year Agave on the Rocks is returning to its agave roots. Guests can expect a deliciously fun evening out for a ticket price that maximizes value.
- LakeShore Jazz: Eliane Elias Quartet - March 26, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2822
World renowned pianist / singer / songwriter, Eliane (pronounced El-e-ani) Elias is known for her distinctive and immediately recognizable musical style.
- Seven Car Pileup - March 26, 2010
Tempe Marketplace- District Stage
480.966.9338
Alternative Band performs on the District Stage from 7-10pm.
- Just Jade - March 26, 2010
Tempe Marketplace- Barnes & Noble Fountain
480.966.9338
Adult Contemporary Acoustic Duo performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain from 7-9pm.
- Knee Deep Experience - March 27, 2010
Tempe Marketplace- District Stage
480.966.9338
Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B Band performs on the District Stage from 7-10pm.
- Sydney Sprague - March 27, 2010
Tempe Marketplace- Barnes & Noble Fountain
480.966.9338
Singer/Songwriter performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain from 7-9pm.
- Grand Canyon State Games: Arm Wrestling Championsh - March 27, 2010
Tempe Marketplace- District Stage
480.966.9338
The Grand Canyon State Games will host the Arm Wrestling Championship
- Duchess' 50th Birthday Celebration! - March 27, 2010
The Phoenix Zoo
602.273.1341
Celebrate Duchess' 50th Birthday, The Phoenix Zoo's Borean orangutan!
- 7th Annual SRP Arizona Dragon Boat Festival - March 27-28, 2010
Tempe Town Lake
The 7th Annual SRP Arizona Dragon Boat Festival will be at Tempe Town Lake’s north shore.
- Christopher Moore: Bite Me! - March 27, 2010
Changing Hnds Bookstore
480-730-0205
Christopher Moore is the New York Times best-selling author of eleven novels, including Lamb, A Dirty Job, and Fool. Tonight, he returns with Bite Me!, the sequel to Bloodsucking Fiends and You Suck.
- Arizona Masterworks Chorale - March 28, 2010
King of Glory Lutheran Church
480-838-0477
The Arizona Masterworks Chorale's repertoire includes masses, oratorios and contemporary works of light literature.
- Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad Auditions - March 28, 2010
Tempe Mareketplace- District Stage
480.966.9338
Come out to cheer on the finalists for the 2010 Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad on the District Stage from 1-4pm.
- Spiked! Thursday Nights @ DBG - April 01, 2010
Desert Botanical Garden
480-481-8188
Spiked! returns for another swell season with classic cocktails, supper prepared by Atlasta Catering & Event Concepts and first-class local music - Dry River Yacht Club.
- Tempe Youth Wind Symphony - April 01, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2822
The Tempe Youth Wind Symphony is an honor group of young musicians from Tempe middle schools and mentors from area high schools.
- Jazz in the Garden Concert Series - April 02, 2010
Desert Botanical Garden
480-481-8188
The Desert Botanical Garden presents its annual Jazz in the Garden Concert Series. Hot Club of Phoenix / Acoustic-Swing Jazz
- CONDER/dance: “Dances in Black and White” - April 03, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2822
The stark, monochromatic staging of this concert is the perfect backdrop for the lush movement and emotional power that arises from pure dance.
- First Saturdays for Families - April 03, 2010
ASU Art Museum
480-965-2787
First Saturdays for Families is a free program at ASU Art Museum that helps teach children about art and encourages them to be creative.
- Bunny Brunch at The Phoenix Zoo - April 03, 2010
The Phoenix Zoo
602.273.1341
Catered Kid friendly Brunch at the Stone House Pavilion 11 am-1 pm
- Walk-In Wednesdays Open Mic with Walt Richardson - April 07, 2010 - May 26, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2822
Take in spectacular views, shake off the stress of the week and enjoy music by emerging songwriters at the Valley’s most unique Open Mic event.
- Poetry in April: Brenda Cárdenas & Paul Pompa - April 07, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2822
Brenda Cárdenas and Paul Martínez Pompa join moderator Catherine Hammond in opening the 10th of Poetry in April.
- Spiked! Thursday Nights @ DBG - April 08, 2010
Desert Botanical Garden
480-481-8188
! returns for another swell season with classic cocktails, supper prepared by Atlasta Catering & Event Concepts and first-class local music - Black Carl.
- Jazz in the Garden Concert Series - April 09, 2010
Desert Botanical Garden
480-481-8188
The Desert Botanical Garden presents its annual Jazz in the Garden Concert Series. Pete Pancrazi / Jazz Guitar-Bossa Nova
- ASU Spring Pow Wow - April 09-11, 2010
ASU Band Practice Field
480-965-5224
Experience a contemporary Pow Wow this April at ASU!
- Childsplay: "Tomato Plant Girl" - April 10-18, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2880
Friendship, peer pressure and exclusion issues are all explored in this allegorical comedy.
- The Great Cajun Crawfish Boil - April 10, 2010
Ruben Romero Picnic Area in Kiwanis park in Tempe,
602-758-3650
The Great Cajun Crawfish Boil is a casual, family-friendly event that features crawfish shipped in live from Louisiana and boiled on-site by an award-winning Louisiana chef.
- Sustainable Symphony - April 10, 2010
The Phoenix Zoo
602.273.1341
An intimate group of musicians from the Sustainable Symphony will perform a few classical pieces geared toward all ages including fun moments for the younger audience.
- Copperstate 1000 Field of Dreams - April 11, 2010
Tempe Diablo Stadium
602-307-2060
The 5th Annual Copperstate 1000 Field of Dreams attracts more than 400 cars from local car enthusiasts. Everything from classics, muscle cars, exotics, street rods and everything in between will converge at Tempe Diablo Stadium.