We’re here to ease you into a weekend that is for liars, in a fun way! Choose between being or not being (that is the question). Maybe you want to wrestle with some vintage vinyl. 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.

9.29

Henry Rollins at Crescent Ballroom
On the Good To See You 2022 tour Henry will faithfully recount the events of his life in the brief pre-COVID period since the last tour and when things got even stranger over the last several months. It’s been an interesting time to say the least and he’s got some great stories to tell. Tix start at $35; 7 p.m.; 308 N. 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ; crescentphx.com // @CrescentPHX 

Nas & Wu-Tang Clan at Ak-Chin Pavilion
It’s Nas with Wu-Tang Clan. Come on. Tix start at $42; 8 p.m.; 2121 N 83rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ; ak-chinpavilion.com // @akchin.pavilion 

9.30

Hamlet at Ethington Theatre
To see Hamlet or not to see Hamlet, that is the question. We think you should see it! Reserve your tickets in person or over the phone through the Arena box office at 602-639-8979. Call for ticket price; 7:30 p.m.; 3300 W Camelback Rd Building 21, Phoenix, AZ; gcu.edu // @gcu

Hispanic Heritage Month at Children’s Museum of Phoenix
We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th with programs and events that will bring a taste of Hispanic culture to the Museum for visitors to enjoy. Throughout the month-long celebration, Phoenix-based, Chicana artist, Aileen Martinez will have her artwork on display at the Museum during Hispanic Heritage Month. She creates colorful drawings of places around the City of Phoenix and the Valley. $16; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; childrensmuseumofphoenix.org // @childmusephx

10.1

Jamaican Jerk, Roots & Reggae Festival at Heritage Squuare Foundation, Phoenix
The Afro-Caribbean Cultural Association of Arizona in partnership with Ocho Rios Jerk Spot and Big Dreamz promotions invites you to our 1st Annual Jamaican Roots, Jerk & Reggae Festival! It’s going to be a fun day full of food, culture, music and vibes from Africa, Jamaica and the Caribbean islands! Come jam with us! Tix start at $40; noon to 7 p.m.; 113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ; heritagesquarephx.org // @heritagesquarephx

Oktoberfest at Arizona Broadway Theatre
All ages are Willkommen at ABT’s Oktoberfest! Join us on Saturday, October 1, and enjoy food, cold drinks, local beer, live music and performances, and fun activities for the entire family. All proceeds from this event benefit ABT’s teen performance troupe, HyRev. Grab your lederhosen and spend your Saturday celebrating and supporting the performing arts! $10 adv/$15 day of; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria, AZ; azbroadway.org // @arizonabroadway

10.2

Vintage Vinyl Concert at The Rhythm Room
Join the rambunctious rockers of BIG ZEPHYR for hits by Allman Brothers, Doobies, Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Blondie, Tom Petty, Black Crowes, Bob Seger, Eagles, Mellencamp, Queen, Journey, Frampton, Springsteen, Joe Walsh, Steely Dan, and many songs not normally heard in a BIG ZEPHYR dance show. Come relive great moments from your youth with the musical artists that created the soundtrack for your life. $15; 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; 1019 East Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ; rhythmroom.com // @rhythmroom

Micromania Wrestling at The 44 Sports Grill, Glendale
MicroMania Midget Wrestling is a high powered, explosive, athletic Pro Wrestling show with just the right touch of comedy thrown in to make for an unforgettable BIG event not necessarily BIG people!! These 5 foot & under micro athletes may be short in stature but are giants in the world of entertainment where they will keep you on your feet screaming from the opening bell through the Main Event! Tix start at $20; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 4494 West Peoria Avenue Glendale, AZ; the44sportsgrillandnightlife.com // The44AZ