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Events in Downtown Tempe
Tuesday Mar 5 2013
Angels vs. Reds Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
Dinner Party Cooking Class with Chef Lee Hilson
Executive Sous Chef Lee Hillson, from the Phoenician, will serve a Kale and Shaved Pear Salad, Braised Short Ribs, Mushroom Risotto, and Peanut Butter Banana French Toast with Bacon ice cream.
Opening: Memphis @ ASU Gammage
Turn up the dial with a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Come along on the incredible journey of a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer ready for her big break.
Wednesday Mar 6 2013
Angels vs. Italy Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
Friday Mar 8 2013
Angels vs. Diamondbacks Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
Talia Favia: The Difference Between Sinking and Drowning @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Favia has done work behind the scenes on So You Think You Can Dance assisting Mia Michaels on her tribute, and is the winner of the CREATE dance competition.
Tempe Comedy Concert Series: Ken Kaz @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Professional comedian Ken Kaz is a top-rate entertainer, writing clean, clever, and profound comedy. His routine is a mix of current events, personal experiences, and everyday life observations.
Saturday Mar 9 2013
Angels vs. Rockies Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
AZ Aloha Festival @ Tempe Beach Park
The Aloha Festival will give you the chance to sample cuisines of the people of Hawaii and the South Pacific. Be enchanted by performers with rhythm, music, song, and dance from the cultures of the South Pacific Islands.
Desert Sprints Regatta 2013 @ Tempe Town Lake
Hundreds of rowers will be on the waters of Tempe Town Lake for the 12th Annual Desert Sprints Regatta 2013. The New Albano six-lane buoyed race course will be used.
Family Art Workshop with Mitch Fry @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Exhibiting artist Mitch Fry will bring recycled pieces of wood and cardboard for children and adults to create small tree sculptures. This event is free, and no RSPV is needed.
Lakeshore Jazz Series: Karrin Allyson Quartet @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Karrin Allyson is a multiple Grammy nominee. The Scottsdale Community College Jazz band will perform a broad variety of styles and genres of music from Early Jazz to Contemporary and Fusion Styles. It is under the direction of Eric Rasmussen.
Thursday Mar 14 2013
Angels vs. White Sox Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
Friday Mar 15 2013
Angels vs. Mariners Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
Tempe Comedy Concert Series: Kirsten Alberts @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Young and old will enjoy this show. Alberts puts together a stellar line up of some of the best young Alternative Stand Up comics working today.
Sunday Mar 17 2013
Angels vs. Padres Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
St. Patrick's Day @ World of Beer
World of Beer throws the Pepper Concert After Party. Live music will be by Jason DeVore of Authority Zero.
St. Patty's day concert @ Tempe Beach Park
Come spend St. Patrick's Day in the Mill Avenue District. The Green 17 Tour will feature Flogging Molly, Pepper, Anti-Flag, The Donots, The Wiley One & Jared and the Mill.
Canteen Modern Tequila Bar, Fat Tuesday, and Handlebar and Grill St. Patrick's Day Party
Prepare for a day of food, fun, and music because when these 3 businesses team up you're bound to have a great time.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration @ Rula Bula Irish Pub and Restaurant
If your looking for an authentic Irish celebration this St. Patrick's Day, then look no further than Rula Bula.
St. Patrick's Day Block Party @ Robbie Fox's Public House
Not only are the crowds surrounding the lake,Robbie Fox's Public House will join the party- throwing a traditional Irish party from sun up to sun down. Robbie Fox's 4rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration begins at 6 am and takes over the entirety of 6th Street with live music, Irish dancers, bag pipes, leprechauns, lamb stew, and fish n' chips served all day. Robbie's will also be serving green beer, and have six beer trucks on site to serve beer continuously throughout the day to the celebrating patrons.
Tuesday Mar 19 2013
Performance with A View: ASU Guitar Ensembles @ Tempe Center for the Arts
A performance by the ASU Guitar Ensembles, under the direction of Frank Koonce.
Wednesday Mar 20 2013
Angels vs. Indians Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
Thursday Mar 21 2013
Third Thursday Opening Act Video Challenge @ Hayden Flour Mill
Submit a video of your act for a chance to play on the Hayden Flour Mill stage! All acts are welcome to compete, and include bands, solo artists, comedians, magicians, and performance artists. Each video will be judged, and the group with the top video will be invited to open for the night's headlining act.
Friday Mar 22 2013
Angels vs. Royals Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
Tempe Comedy Concert Series: Improv Night @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Audiences will participate in a live Improv show with some of the best troupes in town.
Saturday Mar 23 2013
Angels vs. Brewers Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
Dragon Boat Festival @ Tempe Town Lake
There will be food, vendors, races, and fun! Come see the vibrant dragon floats as they race along Tempe Town Lake.
Lakeshore Jazz Series: Dominick Farinacci Quartet @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Enjoy the expansive range of American and world music influences that Farinacci brings to his unique blend of traditional and contemporary jazz.
MDA Run & Walk @ Tempe Beach Park
A family oriented gathering and light exercise for everyone. Join this local walk to help pay tribute to and raise funds for children and adults served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Sunday Mar 24 2013
2013 AZ United States Pageant @ Tempe Center for the Arts
The 2013 Miss Junior Teen Arizona, Miss Teen Arizona, Miss Arizona, Ms. Arizona, and Mrs. Arizona will be crowned by Dazzling Dreams Productions.
Angels vs. Giants Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
Dragon Boat Festival @ Tempe Town Lake
There will be food, vendors, races, and fun! Come see the vibrant dragon floats as they race along Tempe Town Lake.
MY FEST Youth Involvement Festival @ Tempe Beach Park
Agencies and companies will be on hand to share information regarding opportunities for youth to get involved with employment, volunteering, youth programs, and other activities.
Wednesday Mar 27 2013
Angels vs. Rangers Free Trolley @ 5th and Mill
Take the free trolley to any of the Angels home spring training games. It will run 2 hours before game time until 30 minutes after the game, running every 20 minutes. Park for free, ride for free, and let the Mill Avenue District take you out to the ball game.
Friday Mar 29 2013
Class Clowns Comedy (March) @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Tony Vicich brings his logn running stand-up comedy show, Class Clowns, to TCA.
Tempe Comedy Concert Series: Kevin O'Dea's Stand-up Comedy Circus @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Enjoy this long-running Arizona favorite that was the most popular independently produced show at the Tempe Improv. From comics, impressionists and musical acts to hypnotists, audiences never know who they will see.
Saturday Mar 30 2013
Opening: Boats @ Childplay
Set sail with two life-long friends Nic and Jof as they are cast adrift on the open ocean. These two outrageous sailors embark on crazy adventures, complete with a chicken, deserted island, and a sombrero.
Phoenix Symphony: Robert Moody Returns @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Robert Moody, one of Arizona's favorite entertainers, returns to lead The Phoenix Symphony. He will lead the Symphony in Bates Desert Transport, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, and Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 in D Major.
Reoccurring Events
Everyday Events
Daily Happy Hour @ La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
Daily Happy Hour at La Bocca Pizzeria and Wine Bar from 11am to 6:30pm
Happy Hour @ Canteen Modern Tequila Bar
Happy Hour daily at Canteen Modern Tequila Bar from 4pm to 6:30pm
Happy Hour @ Fat Tuesday Bar
Come in for Happy Hour at Fat Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm and Reverse Happy Hour from 9pm to 11pm. DJ Plays from 10pm to 2am
Happy Hour @ Firehouse Tempe
Daily Happy Hour at Firehouse Tempe from 4-8pm.
Happy Hour @ The Handlebar Tempe
Daily Happy Hour at The Handlebar Tempe from 3-6:30pm.
Happy Hour @ Loco Patron Mexican Grill
Daily Happy Hour at Loco Patron from 3-7pm.
Weekday Mass @ All Saints Newman Center
Every Monday
"Beers with Friends" Scrabble Night @ The Handlebar Tempe
A weekly scrabble party with beer.
Half Priced Bottle of Wine @ La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
Every Sunday and Monday from 6:30pm to close is Half Priced Bottles of Wine at La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar on Mill Avenue. Come try wines from around the world.
Every Tuesday
Ladies' Night @ The Handlebar Tempe
Happy Hour pricing for ladies from 10pm-2am.
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.
2 for 1 pizzas @ La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
Every Tuesday at La Bocca is 2 for 1 pizzas with the purchase of a bottle of wine. La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar has a wide selection of great wines. Don't miss out on these smashing deals.
Every Wednesday
Food Truck Wednesday
Each Wednesday from 11am-1:30pm a variety of food trucks will be in the parking lot on the southeast corner of Forest Avenue and 6th Street. Every other Wednesday a new food truck will be introduced.
Trivia Night @ The Handlebar Tempe
Weekly trivia, prizes awarded.
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.
Wednesday's Booster Club Draft & New Comic Book Day! @ Pop Culture Paradise
Booster Drafts takes place from 7pm-8pm. $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 8pm to play Pub Trivia, the valley's best teams compete for prizes.
Ladies' Night @ Canteen Modern Tequila Bar
Every Wednesday night is Ladies' Night at Canteen Modern Tequila Bar on Mill Avenue. From 10pm to 2am ladies can enjoy Happy Hour pricing.
Every Thursday
Live Band Karaoke @ The Sail Inn Bar and Grill
If you love karaoke, you will love it even more with a live band to back you up. Come into The Sail Inn Bar & Grill on Thursday nights at 9pm and sing your heart out like a headliner.
SKYY Vodka Night @ Canteen Modern Tequila Bar
Every Thursday night is SKYY Vodka Night at Canteen Modern Tequila Bar with $3 SKYY drinks and 2-for-1 shots.
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! @ 6pm. $5 entry. Prize supported. We will have a judge on hand. Sanctioned events!
Every Friday
Trisports Group Ride @ TriSports
Are you training for a triathlon? Do you like to ride your bike? Trisports Tempe, which opened in July 2012, hosts a group ride every Friday at 5:30am leaving from just outside the store which is located at 222 S. Mill Avenue, across from 'A' Mountain. Bring a friend, your helmet, water, nutrition, and meet the Trisports Tempe staff for a great way to start your Friday. The ride is about 30 to 40 miles.
Reverse Happy Hour @ La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
Reverse Happy Hour every Friday & Saturday at La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar from 10pm to close- Draft Beers and Wine.
Friday Night Magic @ Pop Culture Paradise
Fan of Magic the Gathering? Well, get your type 2 decks ready then!
Every Saturday
Mass @ All Saints Newman Center
12:15pm & 5pm
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.
Reverse Happy Hour @ La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
Reverse Happy Hour every Friday & Saturday at La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar from 10pm to close- Draft Beers and Wine
Every Sunday
Sunday Mass @ All Saints Newman Center
8am, 10am, 12pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
Service @ First United Methodist Church
8am, 9:30am, 10:45am, 11:30am
Half Priced Bottle of Wine @ La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
Every Sunday and Monday from 6:30pm to close is Half Priced Bottles of Wine at La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar on Mill Avenue. Come try wines from around the world.
Sunday Funday @ Fat Tuesday Bar
Don't miss Sunday Funday at Fat Tuesday with $6 burgers, $3 Coronas and a live DJ from 2pm to 6pm.
Check out all Downtown Tempe events at millavenue.com/events
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Challenge
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