Things to do in Phoenix worth leaving the house for.

For a good part of the year everything worth doing happens after dark, and I plan accordingly.

I keep track of what's on in Phoenix and only keep the handful worth leaving the house for. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves

Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves

Sat, Oct 3 · 5:00 PM

Desert Ridge West

Jazz legends, one stage

Star performer
First Friday at PhxArt

First Friday at PhxArt

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM

Midtown

Free art & drawing night

Friday Tarot with Keanna

Friday Tarot with Keanna

Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM

Central City • $$

tarot readings in the Rose Room

Downtown Core Neighborhood Weekly Hang

Downtown Core Neighborhood Weekly Hang

Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 AM

Central City • $$

Neighborly coffee mornings

Spooks, Spirits & Speakeasy Ghost Tour

Spooks, Spirits & Speakeasy Ghost Tour

Fri, Oct 9 · 6:45 PM

Central City

Ghost hunt & cocktails

Seasons Exhibit

Seasons Exhibit

Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM

Central City

Spring to winter on canvas

Fall Butterflies

Fall Butterflies

Sun, Oct 4 · 9:30 AM

Camelback East Village

Walk with butterflies

Fall Garden After Dark

Fall Garden After Dark

Sat, Oct 3 · 6:00 PM

Camelback East Village

Desert garden light show

Ed Mell: In the Studio

Ed Mell: In the Studio

Sun, Oct 4 · 10:00 AM

Midtown

Unseen desert visions

Ecstatic Time: The Alchemy of Photography

Ecstatic Time: The Alchemy of Photography

Sun, Oct 4 · 10:00 AM

Midtown

Mind-bending photography

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PuppIT - All Puppet Players

PuppIT - All Puppet Players

Sat, Oct 3 · 7:30 PM

Midtown

Raunchy puppet horror

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Jazzy's Hip-Hop House Party

Jazzy's Hip-Hop House Party

Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM

Evans Churchill • $$

Grown folks dance night

PuppIT

PuppIT

Sat, Oct 3 · 7:30 PM

Midtown

adults-only puppet spoof

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Ancient Caves

Ancient Caves

Sat, Oct 3 · 12:15 PM

Central City

Cave science on giant screen

The Nerd

The Nerd

Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM

Central City

Riotous farce with a twist

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Jazzy’s Hip-Hop House Party

Jazzy’s Hip-Hop House Party

Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM

Evans Churchill • $$

Jazzy’s Hip-Hop House Party is a weekly Friday night gathering hosted by Jazzy the Healer and DJ T-Last. Expect a grown-up house party atmosphere built on classic hip-hop, R&B, and a welcoming dance floor.

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Frequently asked questions

How are these in Phoenix chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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