Friday 

Brazilian Carnaval: Samba in Phoenix  

The ninth-annual Brazilian Carnaval is back at the Crescent Ballroom for this year’s celebration of Brazil. Enjoy a night of Samba, traditional food, music and colorful culture. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online. 

Festival of New American Theater 

The New American Theater is celebrating its 100th year and invites you to enjoy a selection of local playwrights and experience new voices coming to the stage. Tickets to the celebration can be purchased here. 

Stadium Blitz Arizona 

The Stadium Blitz is making a stop in Tempe with an exciting gamified obstacle course. The course features 15 obstacles and is 5k long. The event is child friendly (ages 7-plus) and welcomes all levels of fitness. You can register for the event here.