Good morning listeners, here’s your guide to everything happening in Phoenix, Arizona today, this week, and through the weekend. Today, Saturday August 16, 2025, Phoenix is buzzing with energy and events for every taste and age group.
Comedy fans, tonight head downtown to Arizona Financial Theatre for a set from Kurtis Conner, the comedic sensation known for his sharp wit and insightful observations. For those who love big beats and festival vibes, drive out to the Rawhide Event Center in Chandler for SHAQ’s Bass All-Stars. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal takes the stage as DJ Diesel, joined by Alison Wonderland and more, running 8 PM to 2 AM for an 18-plus crowd. Ticket providers urge everyone to purchase tickets responsibly and avoid scams.
Wrestling fans, don’t miss Pro Wrestling Arizona’s Ashes to Glory at American Legion Post 1 on North 7th Avenue. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Expect high-energy matches, feuds, and pure adrenaline from local and national talent. Grab a VIP ticket or bring the family with their four-pack offer.
If you're craving late-night music, The Nash on Roosevelt Street has the Rachel Eckroth Trio performing a free coverless jazz set from 10 PM to midnight. This Grammy-nominated keyboardist leads a group that promises a true Phoenix jazz experience for those 21 and over.
Families, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix offers The Workshop in the morning for a hands-on, creative experience, perfect for younger kids. Meanwhile, The Up-Close Illusion Show at Renaissance Downtown Phoenix is a treat for magic lovers, featuring magicians from America’s Got Talent and other renowned stages. Their 90-minute performances promise amazement and interactive fun.
Out in Scottsdale, Night Trip Festival Arizona brings EDM and electronic vibes to Westworld, running from 5 PM till 2 AM. The event is strictly 18 and over, and Insomniac has all the details on ticketing and what not to bring.
Looking ahead to next week, mark your calendars for Whiskey Myers and Tedeschi Trucks Band at Arizona Financial Theatre on August 18. You'll get a double bill of soulful southern rock. On August 21, Toto, Men at Work, and Christopher Cross play the same venue – expect a night of retro hits and massive nostalgia.
Friday, August 22, Ethel Cain brings her powerful, haunting pop to Arizona Financial Theatre, while Banda La Adictiva headlines a lively post-game concert at Chase Field. Saturday, August 23, Big Time Rush lights up Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre and Lil Jon spins at Gila River’s Wild Horse Pass.
Keep things going with more concerts next weekend: Men I Trust and Pantera headline shows, and on August 27, The Offspring and Jimmy Eat World join forces for a huge night out at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre.
There’s always something fresh happening down in Roosevelt Row, Crescent Ballroom hosts Funk vs Cumbia Dance Party at 9 PM tonight, mixing international beats for an eclectic, lively crowd.
For art lovers, Phoenix Art Museum’s object of the month exhibit runs weekdays, and don’t forget the ongoing candlelight tribute concerts, from Adele to Hans Zimmer, creating intimate musical experiences every night.
Lastly, The Churchill continues their Sidewalk Saturdays, bringing local vendors, indie eats, and a vibrant open-air market from morning through the afternoon.
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