- Wicked - July 01-26, 2009
ASU Gammage
480-965-3434
Winner of 15 major awards, including a Grammy® and three Tony® Awards, WICKED is a show “local audiences embraced … enthusiastically" (Arizona Republic).
- July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival - July 04, 2009
Tempe Town Lake
(480) 350-5189
Kiwanis Club of Tempe 58th Annual Fireworks Spectacular will present the best fireworks show in the Valley shot from Mill Avenue bridge.
- "Eco Friendly" Exhibition - April 10, 2009 - August 05, 2009
U.S. Post Office on Mill Avenue
480-350-2867
"Eco Friendly" is an exhibition featuring artwork that is made of recycled materials and/or work that has themes about the environment and society.
- Outsiders Within: Latina/o and Native American Art - April 25, 2009 - July 03, 2009
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2822
Newly created and familiar contemporary work from regional Latina/o and Native American artists will be on display in this specially curated exhibition.
- Food: Feast for the Eyes, from the Collection - May 16, 2009 - August 29, 2009
ASU Art Museum
480-965-2787
Bring the family to ASU Art Museum for a fun exhibition drawn from our permanent collection.
- Identity/Identidad: Contemporary Art by Latinas/os - May 20, 2009 - October 16, 2009
Tempe Public Library, 2nd floor gallery
480-350-5500
This exhibit features serigraphs and lithographs by U.S. Latinas/os from the collection of the ASU Hispanic Research Center.
- Garden Flashlight Tours - June 04, 2009 - August 29, 2009
Desert Botanical Garden
480-941-1225
Flashlight tours are held on Thursday and Saturday evenings during the months of June, July and August.
- 'Disney's High School Musical' - June 04, 2009 - August 01, 2009
The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
(480) 325-6700
When a popular basketball player and a shy honors student decide to audition for their high school's musical, they unknowingly create a commotion between their friends, their teachers and everyone at East High.
- Starry Safari at the Phoenix Zoo - June 05, 2009 - August 08, 2009
Phoenix Zoo
602-273-1341
Friday and Saturday nights! Cool summer night fun for the entire family – giant inflatable's, water play, toddler free play area and animal presentations.
- Figuring Prominently: ASU Art Museum Collection - June 06, 2009 - September 19, 2009
ASU Art Museum
480-965-2787
Figuring Prominently presents major works, from the ASU Art Museum’s collection, which explore the human figure in a range of media from painting and papier mache to discarded materials and electronics.
- I Never Saw So Clearly - June 20, 2009 - September 19, 2009
ASU Art Museum
480-965-2787
I Never Saw So Clearly explores how human experience is translated into the visual arts by drawing on contemporary and 20th century paintings, prints and mixed media works from the collection of the ASU Art Museum.
- Young Artist Studio - student art exhibition - June 24, 2009 - August 20, 2009
Edna Vihel Center for the Arts
480-350-5287
Students enrolled in the city’s Young Artist Studio program will display their artwork in a special exhibition.
- Titans ll: Viola Frey & Robert Arneson - June 27, 2009 - August 08, 2009
ASU Art Museum: Ceramics Research Center
480-965-2787
Ceramic pieces by renowned ceramic artists Robert Arneson and Viola Frey
- Hits from the 60s & 70s: ASU Art Museum - June 27, 2009 - October 29, 2009
ASU Art Museum
480-965-2787
Hits from the 60s & 70s highlights prints made by internationally known artists from the ASU Art Museum Print Collection.
- 2nd to None - July 02-05, 2009
Tempe Improv
480-921-9877
The Tempe Improv Presents its newewst showcase featuring the hottest up & coming comedians all on one stage!
- Sketching In Stereo - July 03, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Original Alternative Band Performs on the District Stage from 7-10 p.m.
- Jeordie - July 03, 2009
Tempe Marketplace
602-553-2663
Acoustic Alternative Guitarist Performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain from 7-9 p.m.
- Evans Blue & Special Guest Rains - July 04, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Captain Morgan, 98 KUPD & Bud Light present Evans Blue and special guest Rains.
- A Month of Sundays Chamber Music "Musica Dolce" - July 05, 2009
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2880
Cynthia Baker, violin; Abra Comitz, gamba; Jodi Buckles, recorder; and Janet Green, krummhorn perform Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music evoking the spirit and pageantry of an age 500 years before Bach.
- Spiked! Thursdays at Desert Botanical Garden - July 09, 2009
Desert Botanical Garden
480-481-8188
Spiked! includes Garden admission, appetizers provided by Atlasta Catering and entertainment inspired by each beach destination.
- Francis Park - July 09, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Original Alternative Band Performs on the District Stage
- Lynne Timmes Band - July 10, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Original Alternative Band Performs on the District Stage
- Scott & John - July 10, 2009
Tempe Marketplace Barnes & Noble Fountain
602-553-2663
Guitar & Percussion Performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain
- 75 Summers - July 11, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Original Alternative Band Performs on the District Stage
- Leah Koestner - July 11, 2009
Tempe Marketplace Barnes & Noble Fountain
602-553-2663
Adult Contemporary Guitarist Performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain
- Family Fun Day at the ASU Art Museum - July 11, 2009
ASU Art Museum
480-965-2787
Join the ASU Art Museum for a fun day of hands-on activities for kids and their families! All materials are provided free by the museum.
- A Month of Sundays Music "Piano for four Hands" - July 12, 2009
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2880
Larry Loeber and Patrick Fanning, pianists; Dana Pasley, violin; and Alex Laing, clarinet; will perform works of American spirituals for clarinet.
- Mojo Farmers - July 16, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Original Jam Band Performs on the District Stage
- Hello Swindon - July 17, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Original Alternative Band Performs on the District Stage
- David & Amy - July 17, 2009
Tempe Marketplace Barnes & Noble Fountain
602-553-2663
Adult Contemporary Duo Performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain
- Lakeshore Jazz Series: "Ron Blake" - July 17, 2009
Tempe Center for the Arts.
480-350-2822
Multi-talented saxophonist Ron Blake is a well-rounded musician and has recorded three CDs as a leader; in addition, his discography numbers more than 50 recordings as either a guest or sideman with leading artists.
- Nova Ballet : “Imperative Forms” - July 17-19, 2009
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2880
Novaballet features an all-American lineup of choreographic talent.
- Read Me a Picture: AZ Children's Book Illustrators - July 17, 2009 - September 19, 2009
Tempe Center for the Arts Gallery
480-350-2880
View original sketches and paintings featured in children’s books and explore the strong connection between visual and reading literacy for children.
- Five High - July 18, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Original Alternative Band Performs on the District Stage
- Dream State - July 18, 2009
Tempe Marketplace Barnes & Noble Fountain
602-553-2663
Adult Contemporary Duo Performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain
- A Month of Sundays Music "Bach to Ornstein" - July 19, 2009
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2880
Nick Alvarez, cello, and Keith Kirchoff, piano, will perform diverse virtuosic works, spanning Bach to the contemporary composer Leo Ornstein, one of the most remarkable talents of the early 20th Century.
- Talk Fiction - July 23, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Original Alternative Band Performs on the District Stage
- Kinch - What Laura Says - Deer In The Headlights - July 24, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Indie Bands Performs on the District Stage
- Mary Hoffman - July 24, 2009
Tempe Marketplace Barnes & Noble Fountain
602-553-2663
Country Western Singer/Songwriter Performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain
- Josh Blue Special Event - July 24-26, 2009
Tempe Improv
480-921-9877
Josh Blue has bee a fast-rising star since first appearing on Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia before gaining the attention and endearment of the country as the winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
- Knee Deep Experience - July 25, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B Performs on the District Stage
- Whitney Steele - July 25, 2009
Tempe Marketplace Barnes & Noble Fountain
602-553-2663
Adult Contemporary Guitarist Performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain
- A Month of Sundays "Music for Harp and Violin" - July 26, 2009
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2880
This program features harpist Lynne Aspnes, associate dean at ASU's Herberger School of Music, with Atlanta Symphony violinist and Assistant Concertmaster, Justin Bruns.
- Gabriel Iglesias Special Event - July 30, 2009 - August 02, 2009
Tempe Improv
480-921-9877
Gabriel Iglesias has made numerous television appearances including Comedy Central's "Premium Blend," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," and Showtime's "Latino Laugh Festival."
- Saliva & Smile Empty Soul Perfom - July 30, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Saliva and Smile Empty Soul perform on the District Stage.
- Seven Car Pileup - July 31, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Original Alternative Band Performs on the District Stage
- Sarah Vanell - July 31, 2009
Tempe Marketplace Barnes & Noble Fountain
602-553-2663
Acoustic Alternative Guitarist Performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain
- The Dorsets - August 01, 2009
Tempe Marketplace District Stage
602-553-2663
Original Alternative Band performs on the District Stage
- Jeordie - August 01, 2009
Tempe Marketplace Barnes & Noble Fountain
602-553-2663
Alternative Guitarist Performs at the Barnes & Noble Fountain