We know Labor Day’s fun is difficult to outshine. Fortunately, Arizona is capable of non-weather-related surprises too! The weekend of Sept. 6 to Sept. 8 is challenging the Labor Day festivities with new art, tailgates, the best of entertainment and so much more.
Friday
Devils on Mill
Sun Devil fans, this Friday, head to Tempe’s 6th Street Park to rally before the Arizona State vs. Sacramento State football game. From 4 to 6:45 p.m., students and community members of all ages are invited to gather in preparation to cheer on the Sun Devils. You do not want to miss this free-to-attend event filled with food, music, carnival rides, games and more.
First Friday at Roosevelt Row
Calling all Arizonians! The Friday behind our bragging to out-of-state friends is finally here. Roosevelt Row, worthy without, but so much better with, will be covered in art exhibits as it is every first Friday of the month. Two new exhibits will be making their debut. Pick and Play, accompanied by rock and roll music, will start at 6 p.m. at the FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel. POP!, an examination of our current culture, will start at 7 p.m. at the New City Studio.
Mama Mia! at Fountain Hills Theater
Mama Mia, here we go again! Reexperience a fan favorite story of love, friendship, family and so much more at Fountain Hills Theater. Get your tickets before Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Beats and Brunch Fest at Onyx Art Gallery
Interactive art, music, brunch and drinks? These are a few of our favorite things! To enjoy all four, grab your tickets and head to the Onyx Art Gallery this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Even better? Beats and Brunch Fest will be giving back to the Pearce Family Foundation. Not only will your Saturday be fun-filled, but meaningful.
Urban Ale Trail
Beat the heat with beer tasting and complimentary bar snacks. From 1 to 5 p.m. over 24 downtown bars will be handing out 4-oz. beer samples for only $1 to $2. No tickets necessary. Just lace up your walking shoes, and head to Downtown Phoenix to indulge!
Scottsdale Quarter’s Fall Concert Series: Shallow Water
The Scottsdale Quarter gets better in September. This Saturday marks the beginning of the Quarter’s Fall Concert Series. Help one of Arizona’s favorite cover bands, Shallow Water, kick off the event by joining them in The Quad at 5 p.m.
Cycle Class at The Madison for JDRF Arizona
This Saturday, Tempe’s The Madison will host a cycle class benefiting the Arizona chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at 10 a.m. At $50 per person, all proceeds will be donated to JDRF. To reserve a spot, call 480.967.0835.
Sunday
El Zaribah 2019 Shrine Circus
It doesn’t matter how old you are, circuses are difficult to deny. This Sunday, the Shrine Circus will take over Westworld of Scottsdale with aerial and animal performances. Grab your tickets on sight after choosing from an 11 a.m., 3 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. showtime.
Starry Night Paint Class at Wasted Grain
Spend your Sunday van Gogh’ing at Scottsdale’s Wasted Grain. From 1 to 4 p.m., artist Ed Pollick will walk attendees through painting van Gogh’s famous Starry Night on a wine glass. While doing so, you can enjoy brunch and sip on bottomless mimosas. Be sure to purchase tickets from the Cocktail and Canvas website before they run out!
Trivia Night at Crescent Ballroom
What is better than trivia night? Trivia night with prizes! Join Downtown Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom at 6 p.m. for trivia, music, food and drinks. No tickets necessary. Just show up ready to compete.
