Attractions Phoenix

Night Life

Double down at the blackjack table or double over at the comedy club. Dance to pulsing beats or pump your fist to falling pins. There's plenty of unadulterated fun to be had in Greater Phoenix, which is a hotbed for casinos , nightclubs and live music .

Old Town Scottsdale is known for its bars, clubs, lounges and restaurants in a well-rounded repertoire of nightlife. There are bars like Maloney's and Drift for the casual crowd, while dance clubs such as Devil's Martini , Axis/Radius and Suede turn up the beat – and the glam. Kazimierz Wine Bar has a hidden entrance, but once inside, it's a relaxing spot for a glass of wine, while Martini Ranch is the go-to for live music. But these are only some of the best places in Old Town. Just strolling the streets gives plenty of people-watching and excitement.

Central Phoenix has some hot spots that the locals know as their favorite places around. The Vig is an indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar that blends casual with sophisticated. With a bocce ball court, live bands, and fireplaces, there's always something new to do. Postino Wine Café is also known for their outdoors-inside space, and Merc Bar is a dark lounge that takes swanky to a whole new level.

Tempe is home to the main ASU campus, but also Mill Avenue, a brick street with bars built for a crowd young at heart. The Tempe Improv hosts some of the biggest names in comedy – and local shows – while The Big Bang piano bar turns a dark basement into one of the most lively and talented crowds in the state.

Axis Radius Dance Club

7340 E. Indian Plaza
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480 970-1112
Fax : 480 970-1166
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In the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Axis-Radius is filled with high-energy music, excellent drinks and a first-class cigar bar. Two distinct night clubs in the same venue joined together by a glass catwalk. Our venue attracts celebrities, athletes and international jet-setters.

If you have a reason to celebrate, Axis/Radius is the perfect place for you. With a well-trained staff we can coordinate small affairs of 50 guests to large festivities of 1600. Catering is available for your pre-booked private party or event.

Christie's Cabaret

44 N. 32nd St. , Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix | Entertainment, Nightclubs

Coach House

7011 E. Indian School Road , Scottsdale, AZ | Scottsdale | Entertainment, Nightclubs

Dos Gringos

4209 N. Craftsman Court , Scottsdale, AZ | Scottsdale | Entertainment, Nightclubs

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50 E. Adams St. Wyndham Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602 333-5111
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Gorgeous, upscale, ultra-sexy lounge. A haute couture hangout for city sophisticates. Located at the Wyndham Phoenix.

Marguarita Rocks Beach Club

410 S. Mill Avenue , Tempe, AZ | East Valley | Entertainment, Nightclubs

Mickey's Hangover

4310 N. Brown Avenue , Scottsdale, AZ | Scottsdale | Entertainment, Nightclubs

Myst and The Ballroom

7340 E. Shoeman Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480 998-4573
Fax : 480 994-0005
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Myst Night Club is an 18,000-sq.-ft. bi-level venue that holds events from 50-1,200 guests. Our knowledgeable, well-trained staff believes in excellence when it comes to service. Contact us for more information regarding corporate events, private parties or group packages.

Salty Senorita

1860 S. Stapley Drive , Mesa, AZ | East Valley | Entertainment, Nightclubs

Big Bang

501 S. Mill Ave. Ste. B-101
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480 557-5595
Fax : 480 557-5655
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The Big Bang is Arizona's hottest dueling piano bar... request your favorite songs and experience live entertainment with attitude!

The Big Bang offers weekday drink specials and every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm is Happy Hour! Enjoy discounted drinks, free cover, and live entertainment. We have custom-tailored parties for your special occasions. From company parties to birthday or bachelorette parties, we can accommodate them all at The Big Bang, where the audience is the show!

Come to The Big Bang, the premiere nightclub experience in The Valley of the Sun!! On the southeast corner of 5th St. and Mill Ave. in Tempe.

Desert Ridge Marketplace

21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Phone: 480 513-7586
Fax : 480 563-1829
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Enjoy great music under the stars with free concerts on the District Stage and AMC Fountain every Fri. and Sat. night starting at 7 p.m.! Visit our website for a complete concert listing.

Live Music Phoenix

17123 E. Hillcrest Drive
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone: 602 430-5798
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Looking for information about the live music scene in Phoenix? Check out our online database of more than 400 live music venues in the Greater Phoenix area. Jazz clubs, Wine Bars, concert venues, country bars, acoustic music venues such as coffee houses and art galleries - it's all there.

Casino Arizona

9700 Indian Bend Road Indian Bend and the Loop 101 Freeway
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: 480 850-7777
Fax : 480 850-7741
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In early 2010, the most distinct resort and entertainment destination will open its doors in Scottsdale, Arizona. Talking Stick Resort, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, will offer the luxuries of a resort while providing guests with exceptional service and a wide-array of options for unmatched entertainment.
While relaxing in one of the 497 deluxe rooms, guests will enjoy upscale amenities, such as a rejuvenating open-air spa; eight world-class restaurants; 10 entertainment lounges including 750-seat Showroom; a lively 240,000-sq.-ft. gaming floor; full-service pool and more than 100,000-sq.-ft. of indoor/outdoor conference space.

Fort McDowell Casino

10424 N. Fort McDowell Road
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Phone: 480 789-4767
Fax : 480 837-4780
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Fort McDowell Casino offers one of the finest gaming, dining and entertainment experiences in the Southwest. We offer true Las Vegas style gaming in our 150,000 sq. - ft. facility with over 850 gaming machines including 158 video poker machines. Our Card Room, voted "Best Place to Go All In" by the Arizona Republic, is respected throughout the Southwest. We have 27 poker tables and 20 blackjack tables. Our award winning 1275 seat bingo hall offers smoking and non-smoking environments.
The Fort's 5 restaurants offer a variety of dining opportunities from quick snacks to full-course dining excellence. FREE transportation is available Valley-Wide (480)789-4303 along with Resort and Hotel pick-ups (480)837-1424 with the assistance of the casino operator. Open 24 hrs-a-day, 7 days-a-week.

Greater Phoenix has some of the best museums , art galleries and theaters in the Southwest.

Phoenix Art Museum's 18,000 works span Rembrandt to Rockwell to Leibowitz, while Heard Museum tells the story of the Southwest's native peoples through artifacts and art.

Several cultural attractions — Desert Botanical Garden , Taliesin West , Pueblo Grande — have outdoor settings that make the most of our sunny weather. Others, such as the Children's Museum of Phoenix and Arizona Science Center , focus on hands-on fun.

Like drama? There's plenty of it in downtown Phoenix, from company-produced plays at Herberger Theatre to avant-garde performances in Roosevelt Row.

Arizona Historical Society Museum

1300 N. College Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480 929-0292
Fax : 480 967-5450
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The Museum at Papago Park, visitors will find engaging exhibits for all ages on 20th-century Arizona history, a research library, and facility rental available. Admission fees and free parking. The museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Sun. noon-4 p.m. closed on state holidays.

The Arizona Historical Society is Arizona's oldest cultural organization, founded by the territorial legislature on Nov. 7, 1864 and charged with preserving Arizona history for the present and future.

Children's Museum of Phoenix

215 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 602 253-0501
Fax : 602 307-9833
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Our hands-on interactive exhibits are designed to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children up to age 10 and the grown-ups who care about them. Make a meal in our Texture Café, navigate your way through Noodle Forest, or relax and share a story in our Book Loft. These are just a few of the adventures that await you at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. We're open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (plus Mondays for most of the summer). The Museum is an ideal location for your next party or corporate event. Our unique facility accommodates any type of gathering from formal sit-down dinners and cocktail shindigs to themed birthday bashes! We can put you in contact with performers to entertain your mind, caterers to scintillate your tongue, and ideas to amaze and amuse.

Celebration of Fine Art

7900 E. Greenway Road Ste. 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: 480 443-7695
Fax : 480 596-8179
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20th Anniversary fine-art show held, Jan. 16–March 28, 2010. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Rain or shine. Visit 100 working artists' studios in less than a day. You can watch art developing and meet the artists who create it. Our Cafe serves lunch and snacks. Sculpture court features life-size and monumental sculpture. Award-winning artists from Arizona, around the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom work in a wide variety of mediums and styles. Mediums include painting, sculpture, baskets, photography, jewelry, mixed mediums, ceramics and glass. Styles and subject matter of the art range from cutting-edge contemporary, traditional landscape and western painting. Visitors agree that it is the best art experience in the valley. Don't miss it!

Thunderbird Artists / Arizona Fine Art EXPO

15648 N. Eagles Nest Drive
Fountain Hills, AZ 85286
Phone: 480 837-5637
Fax : 480 837-4371
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Join us for world-class Fine Art Festivals in Carefree, Scottsdale and Fountain Hills Nov.-Mar. Enjoy paintings, bronzes, glass, stone, wood, metal sculptures and more as you stroll through the festival. Visit with award winning artists from throughout the United States and abroad. Take part in wine and microbrew tasting and listen to live musical entertainment. A can't miss event for any art lover or visitor to the picturesque Valley of the Sun! In addition to our outdoor three-day festivals, visit us in the big tents at the AZ Fine Art EXPO.

ASU Gammage

P.O. Box 870105, Tempe, AZ | East Valley | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Located on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of performing arts in the world. ASU Gammage is the home theater of Broadway Acr...

Ballet Arizona

3645 E. Indian School Road , Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Ballet Arizona is the Southwest's premier professional ballet company. Performances are held in downtown Phoenix at Symphony Hall and the Orpheum Theatre. <br><b>2008-2009 Season</b> <br><i>A Midsum...

Herberger Theater Center

222 E. Monroe St. , Phoenix, AZ | Downtown Phoenix | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Mesa Arts Center

One E. Main St. , Mesa, AZ | East Valley | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Phoenix Symphony

One N. First Street Ste. 200, Phoenix, AZ | Downtown Phoenix | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Valley Youth Theatre

525 N. 1st St. , Phoenix, AZ | Downtown Phoenix | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Convention Center

http://www.phoenix.gov/phxpccd.html

Welcome to Arizona's latest greatest wonder

Whether you are attending a seminar or lunchtime event, multi-day conference or formal gala at the Phoenix Convention Center, the experience will be one you will not soon forget – We guarantee it!

The Phoenix Convention Center, expanded in 2008, offers more than 900,000 square feet of meeting and event space and more than two million in total square footage, making it one of the top 20 convention venues in the United States.

Breathtaking building features
The soaring Arizona-inspired architecture of the Phoenix Convention Center is designed to share the wonders of our Southwestern culture, stimulate the imagination, and welcome guests to this premier meeting destination at the center of it all – downtown Phoenix.

The Sonoran Desert's natural environment, history and culture were the inspiration for our facility's design. Thousands of images of Arizona from cultural, historic and geographic points of view are combined with indigenous materials, stones and native metals to form our unique design concepts. Every detail – from colors and textures to lighting, angles and entrances – inspires guests to explore the marvels of Arizona.

State-of-the-art services
Our cutting-edge audio-visual, telecommunications and information technology services are customized to fit any individual or group needs. For the best presentations, programs, connectivity, interactive programs and building automation, we will ensure your needs are met…and exceeded!

A commitment to art
Artwork expressing an array of contemporary cultural perspectives provides our visitors with moments of joy, inspiration and reflection. Ten diverse artworks are displayed throughout the center, featuring regional, national and internationally recognized artists. And if you're not careful, you may find yourself featured as part of an art piece! See what we mean by taking a tour of the varied and awe-inspiring projects.

The Phoenix Convention Center is fresh off a $600 million expansion that has transformed it into one of the largest facilities of its kind in the U.S. All told, the convention center boasts nearly 900,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. But size is only part of its story. Thoughtful touches include air-conditioned loading bays, exhibit halls with pre-scored floors, and outdoor meeting areas that capitalize on Phoenix's greatest natural resource — the sun.

View floorplans for entire Convention Center (.pdf)

The North Building

The four-level structure occupies a city block and boasts 635,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space. It features a street-level ballroom, 11 exhibit halls, 56 meeting rooms and 20 climate-controlled loading docks.

Inside, thoughtful touches include exhibit halls with pre-scored floors for easy booth setup, an airy food court with five themed eateries, and outdoor meeting and pre-function areas that capitalize on Phoenix's greatest natural resource—the sun.

The North Building is linked to the neighboring West Building by both a glass-encased sky bridge and a substreet exhibition hall. It also showcases eight public-art installations and environmentally sensible features.

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The West Building

The West Building houses 157,000 square feet of conference-style meeting and exhibit space. Its environs include a lecture hall, a grand ballroom and an adjoining performance center—all accentuated by a striking collection of public art.

A 90-foot-high glass atrium encases the West Building's lobby, which is ideal for large receptions. The lobby's huge glass door can be raised to create a dramatic, open-air environment.

Adjoining the lobby is the grand entrance to Symphony Hall, an elegant auditorium that seats 2,300. (Another spectacular performance space, Herberger Theater Center, is located directly across the street.)

View floorplans for the West Building (.pdf)

The South Building

The South Building of the Phoenix Convention Center recently underwent an $18.5 million makeover in which no corner of the facility went untouched. Its exhibition halls, ballroom and meeting rooms have been adorned with new colors, carpet and lighting; every restroom has been remodeled; and WiFi coverage now extends to all public and rentable areas.

Over 33,000 square feet of space dedicated to this building, including 23 versatile meeting rooms and 28,000 square feet of ballroom space. The South Building also contributes to the total 143,000 square feet of exhibition space in the entire Convention Center.

View floorplans for the Sout Building (.pdf)

Transportation:

Phoenix is proud to have a new light rail system in place that spans over twenty miles. It reaches from Downtown Phoenix both north into uptown Phoenix and east to Tempe and Mesa. This system provides access to even more art museums, shops, dining and attractions from Downtown. With 28 stops and a car guaranteed every ten minutes, the METRO light rail moves in a hurry. This is just another helpful option to connect visitors and meeting attendees to all there is to experience in Downtown Phoenix.

Orpheum Theater:

A grand venue

The Orpheum Theatre — recognized internationally as a premier showcase for the arts and entertainment — offers rich ambiance and a historic décor that is unique in the Phoenix area as a multi-purpose cultural facility.

An orchestra lobby in the style of Spanish Baroque Revival mirrors a medieval nobleman's art gallery, and the mezzanine level draws inspiration from the Italian Davanzati Palace. Within, you'll find the 1,364-seat Lewis Auditorium, dedicated to Jewell and Delbert Lewis and family. Plaster columns dressed in gold leaf accent the audience chamber. Gaze up at the hand-painted ceiling depicting a bright sunset turning into a starry, night sky.

Full-range sound, theatrical lighting, a communications system and other technologically advanced features support the most complex productions – from concerts and plays to corporate meetings and group celebrations.

Restored to its former glory

The Orpheum Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has made more than its fair share of history with the many diverse performances it has placed in the spotlight.

Built in 1929 for vaudeville, the Orpheum was the last major construction project in Phoenix before the onset of the Great Depression.

As motion pictures started to dominate the performing arts, the Orpheum earned the nickname, “The Grand Dame of Movies.”

During a 1960s resurgence, Broadway stars and shows of the highest caliber graced its stage.

and following a 12-year, $14 million restoration and renovation, completed in 1997, the Orpheum regained its place as the quintessential Phoenix venue.

Explore a detailed historical account of the Orpheum's storied past

Who's who

The Phoenix Convention Center Department at the City of Phoenix owns and operates the Orpheum.

Friends of the Orpheum provide educational and restoration support through volunteer and fundraising programs.

Star-studded clients

Many organizations regularly bask in the Orpheum's magical glow by holding their performances and events here.

The Orpheum is the Phoenix home to Theater League, Broadway series, and many Live Nation concerts and performances. Local and regional professional production and performance companies and non-profit performing-arts groups also fill the marquee. The Orpheum is a premiere setting for jazz concerts, one-performer comedy shows and much more. Convention, corporate, community and civic functions frequent the facility, as well.

Garner the glamour of the Orpheum for your next event

General specifications

• Address: 203 W. Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 — in downtown Phoenix
• Seating capacity: 1,364 total (1,036 main floor, 302 balcony, 26 orchestra pit)
• The latest technology in acoustics, lighting, rigging and sound A 4,747-square-foot stage area
• An orchestra lift that can adjust to three different levels, or rise to form an extension of the stage
• A green room, rehearsal room, and chorus and star dressing rooms
• Exclusive Ticketmaster ticketing and reservation services, including online
• ADA accessible (Americans with Disabilities Act)
• In-house communication system
• Non-union house
• Retrofitted for sustainability and energy efficiency
• Notable features:
  • Home of an original Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ
  • Modernized, ground-level lobby
  • Three additional lobbies restored to their ornate, original states
  • Fully restored elliptical staircases and banisters on both sides of the audience chamber
  • Lighted marquee and poster display cases

Symphony Hall:

Symphony Hall — a perfect harmony between event and venue
Since the doors to Symphony Hall first opened in 1972, millions of people have crossed its welcoming threshold into a cultural and performance icon integral to the arts landscape of the Phoenix area.
The multi-purpose Symphony Hall, home to The Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona, is also the site for Broadway touring companies, a variety of dance productions, and appearances by popular entertainers, as well as for business seminars and convention general sessions.
A new era for this popular venue emerged with the 2005 completion of an extensive, $18.5 million renovation and lobby expansion .

Seating with patrons' needs in mind
Symphony Hall's 2,312 auditorium chairs have wood bases to allow better acoustics.
Reconfigured main-floor cross aisles, multiple elevators and multiple wheelchair-seating section greatly enhance accessibility for patrons with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Technology for a grand entertainment experience
The hall is equipped with a 60-by-100-foot stage area; high-technology systems for acoustics, lighting, rigging and sound; a Green Room; a rehearsal hall; and star, chorus and musician dressing rooms.

Easy access to an inviting setting
Symphony Hall's spacious 7,550-square-foot lobby has several entrances, as well as elevators on each side, for easy auditorium access. Light-wood panels of ash, rad oak, European ash and European steamed birch are featured throughout the venue, along with carpeting custom-designed for Symphony Hall.

Visual artwork surrounds you
Symphony Hall's intimate art collection features several internationally recognized pieces. Many were gifts from interested, generous Phoenix residents and long-time patrons. The collection includes:

• Venetian light sculptures - Hand-blown glass chandeliers designed by Robert Weymers of Beverly Hills, Calif., and created by Barovier and Toso on the Venetian island of Murano.
  
• Four tapestries - Each 20 feet long and 8 feet wide, hung on angular walls in each corner of the lobby. Designed by David Chethlahe Paladin of Prescott, Ariz., and modeled after Navajo sand paintings. Woven of Argentine wool by artisans at Teji dos Artisticos in Mexico City, representing a renewal of understanding of the interlocking elements of two cultures.

General specifications

• Address: 75 N. 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 — in downtown Phoenix
• Seating capacity: 2,312 total (1,590 orchestra level, 651 balcony, 71 orchestra pit)
• Ticketmaster ticketing and reservation services, including online
• Entrance and plaza facing Second Street at Second and Adams streets
• Spacious lobby, ticket office and food-service areas

Executive Conference Center:

Downtown's Newest Inclusive Meeting Concept

Opening in January of 2009, the Executive Conference Center is located on the 200 level of the Phoenix Convention Center's West Building. Located in the heart of downtown's business and entertainment district, attendees are within walking distance of theaters, sporting events, dining, entertainment and five major hotels. The Executive Conference Center is just four miles from the Phoenix International Sky Harbor Airport and is on the METRO light rail line.

The Executive Conference Center at the Phoenix Convention Center offers over 21,000 square feet of high-end, IACC certified meeting space. As a proud member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), we adhere to IACC's exceptional service standards, setting us apart from other meeting venues. The result is a more productive and pleasant meeting experience.

Meeting Rooms
The Executive Conference Center offers sixteen conference rooms accommodating groups up to 300 and features high-end furnishings, ergonomic chairs and leading edge technology. Attendees can enjoy our ample pre-function areas and outdoor terraces between meetings or utilize the on-site concierge to assist with your minute-to-minute needs.

Lecture Hall
The state of the art, 192-seat Lecture Hall boasts high-end wood finishes with data and power ports at each work station. With a 12,000 lumen rear-screen projector, audience response system, four translation booths and a media control center, the Lecture Hall is equipped to accommodate even the most sophisticated meeting.

Come experience the “Conference Center Difference”.