13 Things to Do in Phoenix This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte: North American Tour 2026

Heavy metal icons Avenged Sevenfold team up with Good Charlotte for one night of hard rock under the desert sky at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Phoenix

Rockabilly Night at The Duce

The Duce transforms into a full 1950s rockabilly party with two live bands on two stages, an all-vinyl DJ, vintage market, classic cars, dance performances, and cocktails.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · The Duce, Downtown Phoenix

Chicago - The Band & Styx

Classic rock legends Chicago and Styx share a stage for a multi-night run at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Monday, August 31, 2026 5:00 PM · Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix

Date Night

Candlelight: Tribute to TOOL

An atmospheric candlelit string tribute to TOOL brings haunting progressive rock to life in an intimate concert setting.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 6:30 PM · Phoenix

Outdoors & Active

African Dance Class by Gracy (Phoenix Pop-Up Edition)

A one-night pop-up African dance class bringing high-energy movement instruction to Phoenix for $20.

Friday, August 28, 2026 7:15 PM · 24850 N 19th Ave Suite 103, Phoenix

Food & Drink

Tipsy Scoop Boozy Ice Cream - Now Open in Downtown Phoenix

Tipsy Scoop, a dessert bar specializing in liquor-infused ice cream and sorbet, has just opened its first Arizona location in Downtown Phoenix.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Downtown Phoenix

Drinks and Food at Rustler's Rooste

A casual social meetup for 20s–40s crowd gathering for drinks and food at the iconic Rustler's Rooste.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 6:30 PM · Rustler's Rooste, Phoenix

Requinto Sunday Brunch Pop-Up

Celebrated Mexican pop-up Requinto — named one of USA Today's 50 Best Brunches in America — serves brunch at Linger Longer AZ with chef's specials like eggs in salsa and picaditas with Cecina.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 11:00 AM · Linger Longer AZ, Phoenix

Arts & Culture

Everybody's Favorite Mothers - World Premiere

Phoenix Theatre presents the world premiere of James Still's new play about Jeanne Manford and the origins of PFLAG — a love story disguised as a protest, running September 3–20.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

Orpheum Theatre Classic Film Screening Series

The Orpheum's beloved annual tradition returns with digitally remastered cult classic films on the silver screen of the historic Downtown Phoenix venue, running September through December.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Orpheum Theatre, Downtown Phoenix

Family-Friendly

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Kingdoms unite for jousting, knights battling to become Defender of the Realm, and a feast — the crowd cheers on six knights at this interactive dinner show in Scottsdale.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Scottsdale, Arizona

Arizona Science Center Social Hangout

A casual group outing to Arizona Science Center for 20s and 30s crowd, open to all curiosity levels.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:00 AM · Arizona Science Center, Phoenix

Free Events

Adeline Downtown Postcard Pickup

Stop by Adeline Downtown to pick up a free Downtown Phoenix-themed postcard featuring a special mural collab between Downtown Phoenix Inc. and Visit Phoenix.

Friday, August 28, 2026 2:00 PM · Adeline Downtown, Phoenix