Did you spend too much money this weekend? Need to conserve funds in the coming week?
It doesn't mean you have stay home. We've got some great ideas on what to do for free around Phoenix.
And for more happenings around town, visit the Phoenix New Times event calendar.
3840 W. Indian School RoadEver thought about putting on some skates, coming up with a cool name and participating in roller derby? Here's your chance. Phoenix Roller Derby is hosting a New Skater Intake event on Monday night. The league is recruiting for all programs, junior elites (ages 14 and up), adults, officials and volunteers. All genders are welcome, and no skating experience is necessary. The event runs 7 to 9 p.m., and there's no cost to attend, but registration is required on the Phoenix Roller Derby website.
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, 1 E. Main St., MesaTime is running out to see a contested art exhibition at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum. "Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent" features selections from 30 years of work by acclaimed muralist and social activist Shepard Fairey. The debut of the exhibition was delayed in fall 2023 by the museum and the city of Mesa over concerns that one of the works might be offensive to members of law enforcement. See for yourself on Tuesday, when the museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition closes on Sunday. Admission is always free.
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, PeoriaGiovanni Kiyingi was a standout entry in NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert competition last year. The Uganda-born Phoenix resident is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who plays a number of African instruments as well as guitar, harmonica, flute and more. He's kicking off Peoria Center for the Arts' series of Global Sounds concerts, which will bring music from around the world to the stage. Showtime is 7 p.m.
Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave.Some "Seinfeld" fans just like to catch an episode or two when they're feeling nostalgic. Others have an encyclopedic knowledge of the nine-season show that made an indelible impact on television and pop culture in general. If you fall in the latter category, you may want to show off your skills at "Seinfeld" Trivia at Valley Bar. Corey G and Carolyn will host the event, which gets going at 6 p.m. in the Rose Room.
Boulders on Broadway, 530 W. Broadway Road, Tempe
No one says a night out at the bar can't be educational. The Science on Tap! series' first installation of 2024 will be held on Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m. at Boulders on Broadway. The topic is "Brain Teasers and Physical Paradoxes Explained." There will be two short scientific presentations followed by a public discussion on fun science topics.
It doesn't mean you have stay home. We've got some great ideas on what to do for free around Phoenix.
And for more happenings around town, visit the Phoenix New Times event calendar.
Phoenix Roller Derby Info Night
Monday, Jan. 83840 W. Indian School RoadEver thought about putting on some skates, coming up with a cool name and participating in roller derby? Here's your chance. Phoenix Roller Derby is hosting a New Skater Intake event on Monday night. The league is recruiting for all programs, junior elites (ages 14 and up), adults, officials and volunteers. All genders are welcome, and no skating experience is necessary. The event runs 7 to 9 p.m., and there's no cost to attend, but registration is required on the Phoenix Roller Derby website.
'Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent'
Tuesday, Jan. 9Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, 1 E. Main St., MesaTime is running out to see a contested art exhibition at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum. "Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent" features selections from 30 years of work by acclaimed muralist and social activist Shepard Fairey. The debut of the exhibition was delayed in fall 2023 by the museum and the city of Mesa over concerns that one of the works might be offensive to members of law enforcement. See for yourself on Tuesday, when the museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition closes on Sunday. Admission is always free.
Hear Giovanni Kiyingi live in Peoria this week.
Peoria Center for the Arts
Giovanni Kiyingi
Wednesday, Jan. 10Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, PeoriaGiovanni Kiyingi was a standout entry in NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert competition last year. The Uganda-born Phoenix resident is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who plays a number of African instruments as well as guitar, harmonica, flute and more. He's kicking off Peoria Center for the Arts' series of Global Sounds concerts, which will bring music from around the world to the stage. Showtime is 7 p.m.
'Seinfeld' Trivia
Wednesday, Jan. 10Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave.Some "Seinfeld" fans just like to catch an episode or two when they're feeling nostalgic. Others have an encyclopedic knowledge of the nine-season show that made an indelible impact on television and pop culture in general. If you fall in the latter category, you may want to show off your skills at "Seinfeld" Trivia at Valley Bar. Corey G and Carolyn will host the event, which gets going at 6 p.m. in the Rose Room.
Science on Tap!
Thursday, Jan. 11Boulders on Broadway, 530 W. Broadway Road, Tempe
No one says a night out at the bar can't be educational. The Science on Tap! series' first installation of 2024 will be held on Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m. at Boulders on Broadway. The topic is "Brain Teasers and Physical Paradoxes Explained." There will be two short scientific presentations followed by a public discussion on fun science topics.
