PHOENIX, AZ — From new exhibits to a comedy show, free yoga and even a local market with over 100 vendors at Christown Spectrum Mall.
Here’s our round-up of events that are taking place this last weekend of August!
The i.d.e.a. Museum’s newest exhibit opens on Friday, August 26, at 9 a.m. The new attraction features a wind tunnel, paper airplane launcher, a MicroEye, an interactive mural and more.
- COST: $9 for adults and children ages 1-12 [admission is free for children under age 1].
- LOCATION: i.d.e.a. Museum [150 W. Pepper Place]
FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel has a complimentary yoga session taught by CorePower instructor, Christina Mierzejewski.
- WHEN: Every Sunday at 10 a.m.
- LOCATION: FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel [1100 N Central Ave. in Phoenix]
- COST: FREE, you can RSVP here.
According to event officials, “Aikido is a Japanese martial art form based in part on the ancient sword and staff traditions of the samurai in Japanese history.”
- WHEN: Every Saturday in the month of August
- Check-in time: 7:45 a.m.
- Program starts at 8:00 a.m.
- COST: $25 General / $20 Member (per class)
- LOCATION: Japanese Friendship Garden [1125 North 3rd Avenue]
- COST: Tickets start at $75
- LOCATION: Wrigley Mansion [2501 E Telawa Trail in Phoenix].
- SHOW TIMES:
- Friday, August 26, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 27, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
“SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY MARKET”
Retail Therapy AZ is hosting this event that brings together over 100 local businesses at Christown Spectrum Mall.
- WHEN: Saturday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- LOCATION: Christown Spectrum Mall [1607 W Bethany Home Rd in Phoenix]
"FRIDA KAHLO, THE LIFE OF AN ICON"
The immersive biography of Frida Kahlo is now open in the Valley; the exhibit takes around 90 minutes to get through.
Here’s what you can do at the exhibit: step into any of the seven "transformational" spaces in the venue, immerse yourself in the displays with 360º projections and learn through virtual reality.
- COST: prices starting from $32.29-$39.94
- LOCATION: Walter Where?House [702 N 21st Ave]
- HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday [10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.]. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- WHEN: Saturday Aug 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- COST: FREE
- LOCATION: Chandler Museum [300 S. Chandler Village Drive]
Experience the Desert Botanical Garden like never before. Flashlight Nights at the garden feature: hands-on activities, live dance and musical performances, a farmers’ market on selected dates and more.
- WHEN: Every Saturday till September 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- COST: $14.95 General Admission
EL ZARIBAH SHRINE ANNUAL CORNFEST ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
WHEN
- Saturday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday August 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COST: FREE AdmissionLOCATION: 552 N. 40th Street
FREE SUMMER SATURDAY: MOLLY OF DENALI
According to event officials, at the event, you’ll be able to meet MOLLY, create art, and explore the galleries at the museum.
- WHEN: Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- COST: FREE
- LOCATION: Heard Museum [2301 N Central Ave in Phoenix]
THE KILLERS [IMPLODING THE MIRAGE TOUR]
- WHEN: August 28, Sunday, at 7:30 p.m.
- COST: Tickets start at $19.50
- LOCATION: Gila River Arena [9400 West Maryland]
- COST: Varies
- WHEN: August 27, Saturday, at 8 p.m.
- LOCATION: Marquee Theatre [730 N Mill Ave in Tempe]
CHRIS ROCK EGO DEATH WORLD TOUR 2022
WHEN: Sunday, August 28, at 8 p.m.
COST: Tickets start at $59
LOCATION: Arizona Financial Theatre [400 W Washington St]
