Radar: To Do in PHX 9.8-9.11
We’re here to ease you into a weekend that is musically inclined if you’re so inclined. This week’s digital radar is your guide for events that are for everyone everywhere, who loves dancing their butts off. Choose between country or disco, or country disco. Maybe you want to feed a plant from outerspace or become an artist! 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.
9.8
Dwight Yoakam at Orpheum Theatre
Dwight David Yoakam is an American singer, songwriter, actor and film director, known for his pioneering style of country music. Yoakam has recorded more than 20 albums and compilations, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 30 million records. He has recorded five Billboard No. 1 albums, twelve gold albums, and nine platinum albums. $60 – $147; 8:00 p.m.; 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ; phoenixconventioncenter.com // @orpheumphx
Duran Duran at Footprint Center, Phoenix
Consistently fusing art, technology, fashion and a signature sense of style with their unique and infectious brand of music, singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor have proven themselves timeless, always innovating and reinventing, to remain ahead of the curve. With massive global hits such as ‘Girls on Film’, ‘Rio’, ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’, and ‘Ordinary World’, Duran Duran is the best of the best. Tix starting at $24.50; 6:30 p.m.; 201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ; footprintcenter.com // @footprintcntr
9.9
“Little Shop of Horrors” at Fountain Hills Theater
The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! The show starts Sept. 9 and runs through Sept. 25. $32; 7:30 p.m.; 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ; fhtaz.org // @fhtheater
Grandparent’s Day Tea Party at Avondale Library
This is a very sweet thing to do for the people who probably spend the majority of their time spoiling you. Free; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 11350 W Civic Ctr Dr. Avondale, AZ; avondalelibrary.org
9.10
Abba Dance Party at The Rebel Lounge
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! The greatest Abba Dance Party around. $12; 8:30 p.m.; therebellounge.com // @therebelphx
Diva Royale Drag Queen Show
Featuring The Finest In Scottsdale Drag Queen Dinner and Brunch Shows and Female Celebrity Impersonation. Get Up Close And Personal With Your Host Diva Drag Queen and Her Guest Drag Queen Divas such as Madonna, Dolly Parton, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli, Adele, Nicki Minaj, Whitney Houston, Sia, Britney Spears, Beyonce, and many other celebrity impersonators (Specific celebrity Drag Queens vary according to city, location, and date). Tix starting at $30; 1:30 p.m.
9.11
Rum, Punch, and Brunch Sundays at Ocho Rios Jerk Spot
Come jam with us at the ONLY Caribbean Brunch and Day party in Arizona with full Caribbean brunch menu (Regular Menu Available as well)! Free Entry, however you pay for the food and drinks that you pay for! Music by DJ Skoolboi and Guest DJs: Soca | Afrobeats | Zouk | Kizomba | Konpa | Reggae | Dancehall | Reggaeton | Hip Hop | Soca & More! Free; 11:00 a.m. to 7:00pm; 4220 West Northern Ave., #Ste 104, Phoenix, AZ; ochoriosjerkspot.com // @ochoriosjerkspot
The Fun, Messy, and Surprising Art of Acrylic Pour at The Walter Dome
Acrylic Pour and the various techniques used with this medium are the emissaries of surprises, high creativity, fun and beauty. In this beginner’s class come learn a few dirty pour techniques with our special guest artist Bela Fidel. We’ll embark upon an adventure whose results can be gleaned but not fully controlled – hence the beauty of it! This is where the child and the adult meet: excitement and surprises, play and creativity. All materials are included with ticket price. So just bring yourself and some clothes you don’t mind getting messy! $75; 6435 East Thomas Rd., Scottsdale, AZ; walter-art.com // @walterartgallery