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Events in Downtown Tempe
Saturday, Jun 2 2012
First Saturdays for Families @ ASU Art Museum
Bring all the kids to First Saturdays for Families, 11:00am to 3:00pm at the ASU Art Museum, Tempe Campus. There are art lessons and projects for kids 4-12. (480) 965-2787 or ASUArtMuseum.wordpress.com
Closing: Miracle Report: Julianne Swartz and Ken Landauer, Social Studies 8 @ ASU Art Museum
Swartz and Landauer have interviewed local residents and asked them to describe a miracle they have experienced. The recordings were then edited into vignettes. The installation "strives to embody some beauty, some hocus-pocus, and some explainable magic."
Sunday, Jun 3 2012
Painting Fearlessly with Watercolors! @ Montage Art Studio on Mill Painting with watercolors without intimidation! Each student will receive the necessary individual assistance they need to help them through the creative process. Each week, explore the aspects of watercolors beginning with composition and design and ending with a finished painting.Join instructor Kathryn Tartaglia for 3 fun filled hours on Sunday afternoons. No drawing skills required.
Tuesday, Jun 5 2012
Opening: Million Dollar Quartet @ ASU Gammage
Don't miss the reunion of the Million Dollar Quartet, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. This foursome will bring the night to life performing the classics from the era of these gentlemen including "Great Balls of Fire" and "Hound Dog."
Thursday, Jun 7 2012
Opening: Summer Art Classes for Kids @ Montage Art Studio on Mill
Artist Kathryn Tartaglia will teach watercolor classes for kids starting on June 7 from 10:30am to 12:30pm each Thursday for four weeks. The fee is $95.00, all materials included.
Saturday, Jun 9 2012
Opening: Collecting Arizona: Selections from the ASU Art Museum @ ASU Art Museum
Closing: Heddatron @ Stray Cat Theatre Stray Cat Theater goes all out for their 10th Anniversary Celebration with a special performance of Heddatron.
Closing: Million Dollar Quartet @ ASU Gammage
Don't miss the reunion of the Million Dollar Quartet, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. This foursome will bring the night to life performing the classics from the era of these gentlemen including "Great Balls of Fire" and "Hound Dog."
Thursday Jun 14 2012
Acrylic Painting with Jacque Keller @ Montage Art Studio on Mill
Join Montage Member Artist Jacque Keller for the continuation of our summer series with acrylic painting! The evening costs $35, all materials included and will run from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Space is limited, please pre-register by signing up at Montage Art Studio & Gallery.
Friday Jun 15 2012
Bully Mammoth @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Bully Mammoth is Phoenix's best and only sketch comedy group. Unhappy with the local comedy scene, the members of Bully Mammoth decided to mix things up with their brand of 95% scripted comedy. Members concentrate on scene work and are influenced by everything from Elvis to David Lynch.
Saturday Jun 23 2012
TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE @ MADCAP Theaters
On June 23, the ORIGINAL 1986 Transformers animated film, TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE hits the screen one more time as our pick for the June edition of Cult Classics, presented by Zia Records!
Wednesday Jun 27 2012
Closing: Photography Exhibition at ASU Gammage @ ASU Gammage
Visit the exhibition of photographers Rhet Andrews and Mark Capurso from May 31st through June 27th at ASU Gammage.
Thursday Jun 28 2012
Closing: Summer Art Classes for Kids @ Montage Art Studio on Mill
Artist Kathryn Tartaglia will teach watercolor classes for kids starting on June 7 from 10:30am to 12:30pm each Thursday for four weeks. The fee is $95.00, all materials included.
Reoccurring Events
Every Tuesday
Ladies' Night @ Robbie Fox's Public House
Complimentary Champagne on Robbie for all ladies. First 25 ladies through the door receive gift bags put together by Robbies Fox's.
Open Mic Night @ Rula Bula Irish Pub & Restaurant
This is sure to be the hottest open jam in the Valley. Come and have the opportunity to jam with some of the best musicians around...or simply jam solo.
Every Wednesday
All You Can Eat Wings at Hooters @ Hooters of Tempe
Eat ALL the wings! $9.99 a person (some restrictions apply).
Walk in Wednesdays Open Mic Night @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Join Host Walt Richardson for a night of music with Valley singer/songwriters vying for a place in the televised Songwriters' Showcase.
Wing Wednesday @ Devil's Den Sports Grill
25 is magic number at the Devil's Den on Wednesdays. Come out and grab some 25 cent wings and some 25 oz. beers at the Devils Den!
Wednesday's Booster Club Draft & New Comic Book Day! @ Pop Culture Paradise
Booster Drafts takes place from 7:00pm-8:00pm. $15 dollar entry fee (comes with a free soda). FULL prize support. $32 or 8 packs to winner, 6 to second, 2 to third and 1 to 4th!
Wednesday Night Pub Trivia @ Rula Bula Irish Pub and Restaurant
Stop into Rula Bula on Wednesday Nights at 8:00pm to play Pub Trivia, the valley's best teams compete for prizes.
Every Thursday
Open Studio at Artizen Apparel @ Artizen Organics
Artizen Apparel welcomes all every Thursday for Open Studio sessions. Drop in, make art, and just chill out. Bring your friends and your creativity. Complementary coffee served.
Texas Hold em' @ Devil's Den Sports Grill
Get your poker face on and head down to the Devil's Den. Games are free to play, and participants receive additional chips with purchase of food. Prizes are awarded to the winners of each game.
Theme Nights @ Hooters of Tempe
School girls, referees, and cow girls! Oh my! Join Hooters of Tempe for Theme Nights every Thursday!
World of Warcraft CCG Tournament @ Pop Culture Paradise
World of Warcraft CCG tournaments! @ 6:00 pm. $5 entry. Prize supported. We will have a judge on hand. Sanctioned events!
Every Friday
Friday Night Magic @ Pop Culture Paradise
Fan of Magic the Gathering? Well, get your type 2 decks ready then !
Every Saturday
Live Music @ Rula Bula Irish Pub & Restaurant
Rula Bula keeps the tradition of live music alive for more than 12 years. Enjoy the sounds of valley's best local talent every Saturday night at Rula Bula.
Warmachine! @ Pop Culture Paradise
Are you ready for a battle? Then come to Pop Culture Paradise with your army for this weekly tournament.
Ongoing Events
Through 12/17/2012: Weekday Mass
Check out all Downtown Tempe events at millavenue.com/events
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