Radar: To Do in PHX 7.28-7.31
We’re here to ease you into the rapidly approaching end of summer. This week’s digital radar is your guide for events that are for everyone everywhere, who loves to eat and run. Choose between a light jog and some pizza (in that order) or good comedy that is truly good fun. Hang out with little women or Wiz Khalifa. Whatever your tastes are, feel certain that Phoenix is your place for active living. Note: Some descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.
7.28
Pizza & Pint Run at Tortoise and Hare Sports
Running is a small price to pay for some pizza and beer! Join Tortoise & Hare for our monthly PIZZA & PINT RUN at our location in Glendale. The Pizza & Pint Run is an easy fun run, and all abilities are welcome! Our course is a 3 mile or 1 mile loop around the neighborhood. All abilities welcome, walkers and runners, dogs, and strollers! Join us for pizza & refreshments and beer (with proper ID after the run). Free; 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; 17570 North 75th Ave., #605 Glendale, AZ; tortoiseandharesports.com // @tortoiseandharesports
Ron Funches at Stand Up Live
Ron Funches is a triple threat. He is an excellent stand up comedian, actor and writer. Ron has built an impressive acting resume. Whether it’s lending his voice to projects like Trolls, Bob’s Burgers, and Adventure Time. Or his memorable acting roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Black•ish, New Girl, Transparent, Powerless, and Undateable. He even made being a gang member likable in the film Get Hard. Thursday 7/28 through Saturday 7/30! $22; 8 p.m.; 50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix AZ 85003; phoenix.standuplive.com // @standuplive
7.29
Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library Guided Tours
Go to Ireland without ever leaving Phoenix! The Irish Cultural Center (ICC) provides a comprehensive and interactive cultural and learning experience linking the people of and visitors to Arizona with the people of Ireland and other Celtic cultures. We hope to preserve Irish heritage and culture in Arizona while illuminating the culture of Ireland and the Irish in America. This helps to promote international peace, friendship and goodwill. The ICC offers programs, classes, festivals and special events including history, music, art, dance, literature, drama, crafts, language, travel, sports and traditional activities. $10; 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; 1106 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; azirish.org // @az_irish_center_and_library
“Little Women” at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s 1868-69 semi-autobiographical two-volume novel, it focuses on the four March sisters traditional Meg, wild, aspiring writer Jo, timid Beth, and romantic Amy, and their beloved Marmee, at home in Concord, Massachusetts, while their father is away serving as a Union Army chaplain during the Civil War. Intercut with the vignettes in which their lives unfold are several recreations of the melodramatic short stories Jo writes in her attic studio. July 29 – August 7! $25; 7:30 p.m.; 7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; desertstages.org // @desertstagestheatre
7.30
Wiz Khalifa and Logic at Ak-Chin Pavilion, Phoenix
What more is there to say? Tix starting at $33; 6:30 p.m.; 2121 N 83rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ; ak-chinpavilion.com // @akchin.pavillion
July Drag Disco Brunch at Kahvi Coffee + Cafe
Get ready for another amazing Drag Disco Brunch! This month will have a Disney Channel Original Movie theme highlighting sing-along favorites from Cheetah Girls, High School Musical, Gotta Kick it Up!, and more! We will have a savory and sweet bottomless brunch buffet with Champagne included in every package, a DJ, and an even more over-the-top FABULOUS show! Special guest performers from Inferno Drag include Pyra Addiction, Rosie Cheeks Savage, Lucy Purr, and K. Yass and special guests Toothpick and LaWanda Wakanda. Join us for a day of delicious food, drinks, and exciting entertainment on Roosevelt Row! This show is 18+ only. **Please bring cash to tip your queens! Kähvi is an entirely cashless venue, so please plan accordingly.** $40 – $180; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 214 East Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85004; drinkkahvi.com // @drinkkahvi
7.31
Carmela y Mas Latin Jazz at Westside Blues and Jazz
Carmela Ramirez is one of the most influential Producers in the greater Phoenix area. She is an award winning performing artist who has used Arts, Culture and Community as her base for creative entertainment, community engagement and building bridges of understanding. This eight-piece Latin Jazz – Salsa band has graced many stages locally and internationally. A kaleidoscope of Afro-Cuban rhythms delivered in electrifying musical performances. $20; 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; 17045 North 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85308; westsideblues.com
Psychedelic Sundays at SanTan Brewing Company
Playing music from The Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, Neil Young, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, and more at SanTan Gardens! Free; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; 8 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler, AZ; santanbrewing.com // @santanbrewing