13 Things to Do in Phoenix This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Music & Nightlife

DJ Jazzy Jeff + Mark McGrath 90s Party at The Duce

DJ Jazzy Jeff and Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath team up for one legendary 90s throwback night with live music, DJs, rooftop, pop-up entertainment, and a night market at The Duce.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · The Duce, Downtown Phoenix

ScHoolboy Q at The Van Buren

West Coast rap icon ScHoolboy Q performs at the intimate and beloved Van Buren venue in Phoenix.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · The Van Buren, Phoenix

TRAIN - Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere

TRAIN celebrates the 25th anniversary of their iconic album 'Drops of Jupiter' with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre.

Friday, August 21, 2026 6:45 PM · Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Phoenix

Night Shift with He$h b2b Bommer

An underground late-night electronic music event at 2130 W Fillmore St featuring He$h b2b Bommer.

Friday, August 28, 2026 11:30 PM · 2130 W Fillmore St, Phoenix

Festivals & Special Events

Third Friday Arts Market at Greenwood Taproom

A monthly pop-up arts market at Greenwood Brewing featuring local artisans, craft beer, and community vibes on Roosevelt Row.

Friday, August 21, 2026 6:00 PM · Greenwood Brewing, Phoenix

Hip-Hop vs House 2026

A multi-week festival series at 1 N 1st St putting hip-hop and house music head to head across multiple performances in downtown Phoenix.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 1 N 1st St #103, Phoenix

Free Events

BLENDED THREADS Clothing Swap

A free community clothing swap pop-up at Arizona Center where you can trade fashion finds and refresh your wardrobe sustainably.

Friday, August 21, 2026 7:00 PM · Arizona Center, Phoenix

AZ OFFLINE Mixer

A social mixer for Phoenix locals who want to get off their phones and make real-world connections over drinks and good conversation.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 6:00 PM · Phoenix

Food & Drink

Requinto Sunday Brunch at Linger Longer

Chef-driven Mexican pop-up Requinto — named one of the 50 best brunches in America by USA Today — serves a new menu with all-vinyl DJ sets from DJ Mayume and Sad Girl.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:00 AM · Linger Longer AZ, Phoenix

Sports

Phoenix Mercury vs. Toronto Tempo

The Phoenix Mercury host the Toronto Tempo in a WNBA home game at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Friday, August 28, 2026 5:00 PM · Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix

Outdoors & Active

Phoenix Run Club x Shokz — Tempe Town Lake Run

Phoenix Run Club partners with Shokz for a free group run at Tempe Town Lake, with headphone demos and a giveaway of a FREE pair of OpenRun Pro 2.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Tempe Town Lake, Tempe

Family-Friendly

D-backs Serpientes Haboob Globe Giveaway vs. Reds

The first 20,000 fans to arrive to the D-backs vs. Reds matchup receive an exclusive Serpientes Haboob Globe courtesy of Estrella Jalisco.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Chase Field, Phoenix

Musical Instrument Museum Visit

Explore galleries filled with instruments from nearly every corner of the world, including a 42-foot-tall octobasse, in an interactive museum experience for all ages.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix