Events to Catch in Phoenix this August
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Think you’ve seen all of Phoenix? Even if you have, there’s so much more to see and experience with each lively event! Catch these August events in Phoenix to make the most out of your summer.
*Metro Phoenix – Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Gilbert, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Peoria, Avondale, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Arcadia, Uptown, Downtown, Ahwatukee *Tucson Area – Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, South Tucson, Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, Midvale Park, Tanque Verde, Tortolita, and Vail.
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Flashlight Tours
Care for some after-dark adventure? See the magnificent ecosystem of night-blooming plants in Flashlight Tours at the Desert Botanical Garden. You can explore the garden on a self-guided tour together with your family and friends while going up close with some desert animals. Remember to bring your own flashlight! The tour happens every Saturday night, 7:00-9:30pm until August 31. See the Desert Botanical Garden website for details.
The Van Beer’n Indoor Beer Festival
Experience the real, wild and woody indoor beer festival in Phoenix. With over 30 Brewery participants, this indoor festival features bands Oh Allen The DJ, Kim E. Fresh, Dr. Delicious, and Hi-Dreams Collective. Catch the event at The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St. Phoenix, on August 24 to 25, 8pm. Visit their website for more details.
Arizona Good Food Expo
Marvel at the display of tasty, fresh food and ingredients from local farmers and chefs! Arizona Good Food Expo is like an adventure for your tastebuds. Whether you’re a health buff or someone who just appreciates good food, this event is for you! Get to see the city’s produce and ingredients and learn all about the food culture in Phoenix. Catch the expo at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort on August 26, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Visit the event website for details.
Mesmerica 360: A Visual Music Journey
Fill your eyes with color and your ears with music as you experience this magical 360-degree immersive art and music cinema experience. Experience music by the Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist, James Hood, coupled with 3D animated art made by artists all around the world. Catch this event on August 17 and 24, 7:30PM at the Arizona Science Center. Visit their Eventbrite page to purchase tickets.
Matilda at the Herberger Theater Center
Matilda is the story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand to change her own destiny. A very inspiring, mind-boggling, and tear-jerking performance from Valley actors that have been nominated with 47 international awards. Do not miss this! Catch them at the Herberger Theater Center on these dates: Aug 15 – 16, Aug 18, Aug 22 – 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Visit the Herberger Theater website for more details.
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