Arts

Accomplished jazz guitarist Pat Metheny is coming to Chandler Center for the Arts on May 9 with his band Side-Eye III+. After winning numerous awards, Metheny brings up-and-coming talent on tour with him, giving them the platform to be discovered. Don’t miss the “Best Jazz...

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors May 23-June 7 Tempe Center for the Arts 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe, Arizona Straight from its smash Off Broadway engagement, you’ve never seen a Dracula this funny! A fast-paced adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic, this laugh-out-loud...

Celebrate Reggae May 23 & 24, 2026 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 Event Cost/Ticket Price: Included with $20 museum general admission. Celebrate the rich musical heritage, global journey, and worldwide impact of reggae!...

I Am Root x Poetry.Hype present Let Us Vent! May-30 at 6:00pm Sugarcane Lounge & Cafe 2535 N. Central Ave. Ste 103 Phoenix, Arizona Event Cost/Ticket Price: $12 Event Details: 🌹 L.U.V. – Let Us Vent Some nights are about going out. This one is about letting it out. Because...

SOLID MIND PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL INC. presents POETRY IS LIFE Saturday, May 30 DOORS OPEN @ 7PM PHOENIX COLLEGE. JOHN PAUL THEATRE 1202 W THOMAS ROAD PHOENIX ARIZONA 85013 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $35 GENERAL ADMISSION $60 VIP This production reflects on the life of a...

Juneteenth 2026 Events in Phoenix, Chandler, Tempe, Goodyear and Other Cities Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It specifically celebrates the state of Texas announcing the abolishment of slavery in 1865, two years after the...

I Am Root Brand presents MOOD – First Friday Art Night June 5 at 7:30 pm Chic Artistry Studio 222 E. McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona Event Cost/Ticket Price: $10 Event Details: First Fridays at Chic Artistry Studio — Powered by I Am Root Brand Step into the art of community...

I Am Root Brand presents MOOD Open Mic Night July 3 at 8:00pm Chic Artistry Studio 222 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, Arizona Event Cost/Ticket Price: $10 Event Details: First Fridays at Chic Artistry Studio — Powered by I Am Root Brand Step into the art of community every First Friday...

Arizona Theatre Company presented Ain’t Misbehavin’ on February 21-March 8 at Tempe Center for the Arts.   See Our Full Interview with Ain’t Misbehavin’ Director Dell Howlett PhxSoul.com interviewed Ain’t Misbehavin’ director Dell Howlett on the power...

Join Poetic Soul on Wednesdays (bi-weekly format starting October 15) as this entertainment tradition launches at a NEW LOCATION — CasaMoreno Night Club, 6114 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix! Bring the best of your energy to blend with ours & help make it one of the most...

Get ready for a season that includes something for everyone. Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) invites you to attend the 2025-2026 season of performances. From GRAMMY-winning artists Joss Stone and Ledisi to vibrant dance and theatrical performances from Dorrance Dance, AILEY...

Chandler Center for the Arts recently conducted an insightful Q&A session with the extraordinary Caroline Borole, the talent behind PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner. This exclusive interview delves into Caroline’s passion for Tina Turner and sheds light on what...

Just in time for the “Holiday Season” & New Year, the opportunity to encourage/build an early appreciation for reading, the author of the well-received “The Sensational Letter S” (2016), now comes this salute and celebration of youth – “Discovering the SAUNK in (U) You!” An...

Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Chandler Center for the Arts When artist Ashli St. Armant created North: The Musical it was in response to her sons lacking knowledge about the Underground Railroad. Surprisingly, the topic was included in discussions at school during Black History Month....

By Eden Ashley Umble for PhxSoul.com Marvin Scott has the beatific air and warm smile of someone who loves what he does. As the Program & Community Engagement Director for Rosie’s House, he changes the lives of Phoenix kids through music. An undeniable bright spot in the...

In an effort to raise awareness about the many contributions that Black inventors, scientists, activists, athletes, artists and musicians have made throughout the world, Gizette Knight, founded the Black History Mural project in Phoenix in February 2021. This year in 2022, Knight...

“Jazz is a spirit, and it’s something that you feel inside.” Submitted by Laura Schairer, Audience Magnets Dianne Reeves, “the most admired jazz diva since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday,” makes her first-ever appearance at Tempe Center for the...

Four Friends Use Their Music to Create Connection Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Chandler Center for the Arts When you hear the story of Sons of Serendip and how they came to be, you understand that their name is a fitting tribute to the serendipitous way the group was formed. Talking...

“Rehearsals are like putting on a bunch of coats,” said Black Theatre Troupe actor Kwane Vedrene in a recent phone conversation. “You are putting coats on because you are too cold, layering them on, then you get too hot, so you take some off. Hopefully by the time of the first...

The former pastor’s kid has found success on Broadway, the R&B charts, and beyond Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mykal Kilgore has always had music in his life. As a pastor’s kid, singing was a part of who he was, and then, later, there was...