Put this in you "Must Do" list! Students of Grand Canyon University were remarkable. Impressed with…read morehow they adapted taking their stage to an outdoor venue on campus. The performance was a true jewel. Seating was 6ft apart and all necessary precautions respecting pandemic conditions. Their check in process was quick. We were able to grab a cup of coffee during intermission.

Absolutely amazed and moved by last night's performance! The talent did a great job pulling on the…read morehearts of the audience while opening our spirits in a way I've never seen from any theater I've been to. The songs were fantastically performed although it was difficult to hear the soloists sometimes over the volume of the orchestra, mostly the acoustic guitar. I fell in love with Godspell this weekend because of these talented students and I can't thank them enough.

The Stray Cat always provides an entertaining evening. But the latest production, FETAL, is…read moreextraordinary. Not only is it a look at women's lives under stress, but the humor and anguish is expertly portrayed. Each character has a story to tell, and did so as only the women experiencing the anticipation of a Supreme Court decision could. Kudos to the actors and entire staff of Stray Cat -- as in everything, it takes a village. And Stray Cat has a village and more!

Inexpensive great theater. Easy parking with a great variety of shows. Always good. Central…read morelocation.

A group of us went to Oxyn for a special event a few weeks ago and we had a great time. The space…read morewas really open, lots of tables and seats but still a large dance floor. I loved the back patio/courtyard area. It added room and was a nice option if you wanted to step out to grab some fresh air. The event was an old school happy hour social which was perfect hours for the "grown ups". The best part was the old school jams. Mostly R&B...wish there was a little more hip hop but the DJ did a great job. My friends and I were the very last people to leave which is a testament to how much we enjoyed ourselves. Can't wait for the next event!

Most horrific place everrrr!…read more The staff and securities are the worst they give you attitude! Just one ladies restroom which is so filthy and disgusting. I don't recommend this place for shows/concerts/events. All and all no stars for this place!!!!!

This is a free and large festival that happens in the heart of downtown Tempe twice a year; once in…read morespring and once in winter. The only thing that costs money is the parking which can be up to $20. However, one tip I can give you guys is to find a public place a bit further out to park for free. For instance, the Tempe Westside Multi-Generational Center is a public park/facility that you can park at and it's only a 9 minute walk from the festival. As the name implies, there are a ton of art vendors. If you're not from Tempe, there's even more choices because some of downtown Tempe businesses are open during the event. Also, they've got a great selection of food vendors, snacks, and downtown restaurants to choose from. They even have a free water station to fill up your water. I always suggest bringing a small cooler with water bottles and napkins/wet wipes. So even if you're not a fan of the art, it's still a great place to go to if you're a foodie or want to browse other miscellaneous products. For instance, I got a free massage at a physical therapist booth and SugarBee was giving away free apples at one of the events. It's a great place to go if you want to support local.

A nice day for a Festival of the Arts strolling. The street is closed off to vehicles making it…read moresafe for the public. There are several blocks of artists and vendors selling their items. Live music permeates the air. The shops along Mill Avenue ,where the festival is held, are also open. You can spend more than a few hours, walking the streets and looking at art. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. Port-a-potties every few streets. Street and lot parking available.

I joined this club in the beginning of 2013 and met my husband 2 months in. We we're married in…read more2014. We've been married 17 years! So glad we both joined! Highly recommend this group!

I joined this club almost 2 years ago and have to say it's been the best decision I've ever made in…read moremy life. Being newly single, I found that my married friends weren't including me in their activities. I was bored and wanted things to do. I also liked the idea of meeting potential dates. Since joining, I have made so many friends, male and female. They have become my support network. I've done so many amazing things and crossed items off my Bucket List...windtunnel skydiving, kayaking, trapeze lessons, to name a few. I learned that I love playing volleyball and have since joined a competitive league. I still love playing with my A2K friends the best because they are a fun and supportive group, and we laugh so much when we're together. We love meeting new people as they join our group. We are sad to see some leave, but that's usually because they have met someone special and that's a good thing too. I haven't met the love of my life yet, but when I do, I hope he will join the club so we can share the fun adventures together. This week, many of our friends are on an Alaskan Cruise. Those of us who chose to stay behind will be having fun as well with a comedy club, Karaoke, a hike, and night golf. There's never a dull moment!

The Chandler Jazz Fest was a great time. The weather was perfect, the atmosphere was relaxed and…read moreeasygoing, and the artists were outstanding. If you plan to go, don't forget sunscreen there's very limited shade, mostly just under trees. Bringing a camping chair or blanket is a must unless you want to stand the whole time or sit in the grass with the bugs. Parkin was easy to find and FREE!! There were a few food options, including a lemonade stand, popcorn tent, pretzel cart, and what looked like a burger stand. Most of the other tents seemed to be craft vendors or event sponsors. We went earlier in the day and left before dark, and it's definitely something we'd look forward to attending again next year.

Loved the annual Chandler Jazz Festival this weekend. It's completely free to attend and there are…read morenumerous bands that play all up and down the street, as well as at the main stage set up in the middle of downtown Chandler at A.J. Chandler Park. It was a beautiful afternoon and after watching some of the jazz bands we walked down the street for a glass of wine at one of the nearby merchants.

Such a lovely mansion from the late 1800's early 1900's Museum with some great Tempe history…read moreinvolved. There is a lovely garden area outside for events and a kid's city park next door keeping with the farm cattle theme that the mansion once was. They are not open all the time but have an event schedule on the website. My friend is the creator of the Vintage Society so we had a garden party here yesterday and it was so, so, so lovely. If you can get to an event here it is wonderful. Check it out. I hear the holidays are really spectacular. Fair note, most of the mansion has been renovated and has non original, but still period era appropriate, pieces. However, there are still original pieces and the stain glass windows are original to the house. No public bathrooms only port a potty if you need to know that. All of the staff that we met were outstanding. I am not sure if the tours are given by Docents, volunteers, or paid staff but they were all so lovely, knowledgable, kind, and very helpful. I would go back here to an event in a minute. If you are looking for a unique venue space for a smaller maybe under 100 outdoor party this just might fit your bill. We had about 80 and it was perfect, with plenty of rooms for tables and high tops, a food buffet and even musicians.

What fun and decorated for the holidays a total win…read more What a great spot of history to visit in the heart of Tempe. Self guided.

The absolute best when it comes to String Music for Weddings or other events. Made primarily of…read morefirst class musicians from the local pro major Symphony, this group is definitely the best of the best. Their repertoire is huge and comprised of classical, baroque, ethnic, romantic, jazz and rock pieces. Visit their web site for more info!