13 Things to Do in Phoenix This Week · June 18–21, 2026

Arts & Culture

The Moth: American Dream

The Moth brings its signature live storytelling show to The Crescent Ballroom, themed around the American Dream.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 8:00 PM · The Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Avenue, Phoenix

Still Loud. Still Here.

Actors Ink Theatre Company presents Sandra Gay's one-woman show blending five decades of original poetry, live jazz, tap dance, and personal memoir about growing older without going silent.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

Phoenix Girls Club Creative Writing Workshop

Phoenix Girls Club hosts a casual creative writing workshop with coffee at Buttered Up Cafe in Scottsdale — spots limited.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 · Buttered Up Cafe, Scottsdale

Festivals & Special Events

Third Friday Arts Market at the Greenwood Taproom

A monthly Third Friday arts market hosted at Greenwood Brewing with local vendors and artisans.

Friday, June 19, 2026 6:00 PM · Greenwood Brewing, Phoenix

Juneteenth Funk & Soul Tribute at the Womack

A Juneteenth celebration featuring a live funk and soul tribute performance at The Womack.

Friday, June 19, 2026 8:30 PM · The Womack, Phoenix

Free Events

Juneteenth Block Party

A free Juneteenth Block Party in Downtown Tempe drawing over 1,500 interested attendees.

Friday, June 19, 2026 7:00 PM · Downtown Tempe

Food & Drink

Requinto Father's Day Brunch

Requinto — USA Today's pick for one of the 50 best brunches in America — hosts a special Father's Day pop-up brunch service at Linger Longer AZ with Phoenix legend Johnny D DJing.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 11:00 AM · Linger Longer AZ, Phoenix

Music & Nightlife

Cory Henry at Musical Instrument Museum

Grammy-winning keyboardist and vocalist Cory Henry performs at the intimate Musical Instrument Museum.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), Phoenix

House of Wax Grand Opening

The grand opening of House of Wax, a new nightlife concept, hosted by the 6 Feet Under crew in Phoenix.

Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00 PM · Phoenix

The Duce Y2K Summer Bash

The Duce transforms into an early-2000s throwback playground with a live DJ spinning Y2K hits, themed decor, and all your favorite early-2000s vibes.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · The Duce, Phoenix

ELEVATE 2026 - Friday

ELEVATE 2026 is a music-forward worship and community event at Highlands Church.

Friday, June 26, 2026 6:30 PM · Highlands Church, Phoenix

Outdoors & Active

Ice Skating & New Friends at AZ Ice Arcadia

A casual ice skating social meetup at AZ Ice Arcadia for young professionals and new friends.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:00 PM · AZ Ice Arcadia, Phoenix

Date Night

Kirk Whalum at Musical Instrument Museum

Smooth jazz saxophone legend Kirk Whalum performs a special concert at the Musical Instrument Museum.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), Phoenix