19 Things to Do in Phoenix This Week · May 28–31, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

602 Day Celebration

Phoenix celebrates 602 Day with deals and events from local businesses all around the city honoring the Valley's unique culture and community.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · All around Phoenix

Solar Fest

Two-stage electronic music festival featuring SayMyName, Henry Fong, Simon Apex, Mariana Bo, and more at 9th & Jackson over Memorial Day weekend.

Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31, 2026 · 9th & Jackson, Phoenix

Date Night

Black Orchid Lounge at The Duce

Prohibition-era cabaret night with live 1920s jazz, flapper performances, feather fans, and a dance floor that doesn't quit at The Duce.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · The Duce, Downtown Phoenix

Arts & Culture

Arlington, or Your Forgotten American Hero

World premiere production at Phoenix Theatre about US Marine Oliver Sipple, who saved President Ford from an assassination attempt and was swiftly erased from history.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:00 PM · Stephenson Theatre at Phoenix Theatre, 1825 N Central Ave, Phoenix

Ballet Arizona: Ballet in Bloom

Ballet Arizona performs an outdoor evening show amid the blooms and saguaros of Desert Botanical Garden.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 8:00 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix

Write About Now Poetry Live in Phoenix ft. Eazi Benjamin

Live poetry showcase featuring Eazi Benjamin and other spoken word artists at The Duce.

Friday, May 29, 2026 2:00 PM · The Duce, Phoenix

Music & Nightlife

Cowboy Dancing Night at The Duce

Monthly Thursday cowboy dancing night at The Duce with live music, social dancing, and lessons — happens only once a month.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 · The Duce, Downtown Phoenix

6 Feet Under Goth Night: VAMP!

Goth night featuring Hexmaschine, Missconstrued's 'Beneath The Velvet' Cabaret, and live performances by Torchlight Carnivale at Club Palazzo.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Club Palazzo, Phoenix

Channel Tres at The Van Buren

Channel Tres performs at The Van Buren in a can't-miss electronic and R&B-influenced live show.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · The Van Buren, Phoenix

Mitch Yacoub at Valley Bar

Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist Mitch Yacoub, known for blending afrobeat, tropical funk, cumbia, and soul, takes the Valley Bar stage with support from Pijama Piyama and DJ Ents.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Valley Bar, Phoenix

Food & Drink

Requinto Brunch at Linger Longer

USA Today's top 50 brunch in America — Requinto's acclaimed pop-up Mexican brunch service runs Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at Linger Longer AZ.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:00 AM · Linger Longer AZ, Phoenix

Sonoran Sippin'

A pop-up sipping event at Desert Botanical Garden celebrating the Sonoran desert with local flavors and ambiance.

Friday, June 5, 2026 6:00 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix

Free Events

Canvas of Courage - Veteran Resource Day

Free admission (with code VET) art event at Phoenix Center for the Arts on veteran resource day.

Friday, May 29, 2026 9:30 AM · Phoenix Center for the Arts, Phoenix

Games & Cocktails at Snakes & Lattes (25–30s)

Young millennials meetup for board games and cocktails at Snakes & Lattes, a popular social night for the 25–30 crowd.

Friday, May 29, 2026 7:30 PM · Snakes & Lattes, Phoenix

Family-Friendly

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory

High-energy circus experience with acrobats, daredevils, and family entertainment at Tanger Outlets Phoenix/Glendale.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 4:30 PM · Tanger Outlets Phoenix/Glendale, 6800 N 95th Ave, Glendale

Story Time at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Evening storytime at the roundhouse at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park — bring a picnic dinner and let the kids splash in the splash pad afterward.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 · McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale

Outdoors & Active

Phoenix Run Club x Hannia's Indoor Cycling

Collaborative 5K run and cycling class event with coffee, juices, and nutrition snacks from local vendors at Hannia's Indoor Cycling.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 7:00 AM · Hannia's Indoor Cycling, Phoenix

Global Run Day AZ

Community run event at Scottsdale Civic Center celebrating Global Run Day with multiple run options, cold plunges, slip n slide, recovery activities, and community connection.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:00 PM · Scottsdale Civic Center, Scottsdale

Pop Up Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Free pop-up vinyasa flow yoga class at The Well Space.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:00 AM · The Well Space, Phoenix