Many public events are sprouting up across Arizona as vaccination numbers across the state continue to rise.
In Phoenix and around the Valley, gatherings are back!
From live entertainment to simply gathering with loved ones, the people of Arizona now have opportunities to get back out into our communities.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the last year has largely been filled with nothing but looking at the walls of our own homes.
But as the number of Arizonans vaccinated has increased, the state is lifting restrictions on gatherings. Now, events in Phoenix with more than 50 people do not need permission from the city, and businesses are allowed to operate without any restrictions on capacity.
Listed below are various opportunities to get out and about. Admission is free to all of the events.
Music
Tempe Marketplace is hosting free music performances throughout the month of July. Come check out the bands and performers who will put on free shows. Each performance will run from 7-10 p.m.
- July 2 — Plan B-3
- July 3 — MT and the Streamliners
- July 9 — SoulBird
- July 10 — Henry Thompson and the KC Angels Band
The Living Room, a wine lounge in Scottsdale, is holding a series of live music performances as well. Watch the cafe transform into a music venue on Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. as local artists showcase their talent.
- July 1 — Kassi Jade
- July 3 — Steve Ayotte
The Chandler Center for the Arts is holding an indoor Summer Concert Series on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but those planning to attend are asked to register in advance.
- July 23 — Notes from Neptune
- August 6 — Kim Weston Jazz Quartet
- August 13 — Sandra Bassett Motown Revue
- August 20 — Big Pete Pearson
- August 27 — Marmalade Skies
Film
Trivia Series
CB Live in Phoenix is holding trivia nights on multiple Thursdays at 6 p.m. this summer. Come alone or with a team to show you know your favorite show best!
Here are some of the upcoming themes:
- July 1 — Disney Villains Trivia
- July 29 — Disney Pixar Movie Trivia
Free Family Movie Night
The Leman Academy of Excellence in Mesa, will host a showing of the movie “Cool Runnings” on July 9 at 8 p.m.
Special Events
Car shows
Gateway Classic Cars in Scottsdale will hold community gatherings on June 26 and July 31. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring your everyday car, or the exotic one under the tarp in the garage, and appreciate these machines!
Museum Tours
The Chandler Museum will be holding tours with no cost or registration required. Just check in at the front desk! Tours will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Sundays from 1p.m. to 4 p.m.
First Friday
On the first Friday of every month, Roosevelt Row hosts one of the nation’s largest self-guided art walks from 6-11 p.m.
While the event hasn’t returned in full capacity since the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still some activities happening on those nights, including free gallery displays, pay-what-you-can museum visits, and live music performances. If you’d like to visit a specific venue, check its website in advance to see if it will be open.
Park Fun
Come over to 6th Street Park in Tempe every Saturday through Sept. 11. Join other residents in Park After Dark for music and other outdoor activities.
Jake Hedeby Jake is a resident of Ahwatukee and is currently studying sports journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
