Having Fun in Metro Phoenix

You can discover more about a person
in an hour of play, than in
a year of conversation.
                                  -Plato

If you're looking for a current calendar of concerts, plays and performances throughout the metro area, ShowUp.com is the best place to start.  You can see listings for shows and purchase tickets through the site.

For the full variety of adventures, excursions and activities available in Metro Phoenix, browse our PLAY categories.

Locals on the Scene

Downtown Phoenix grocery shopping
Posted By Tony Arranaga
A vending machine magically appeared at my complex the other day. Come to find out, a neighbor (or two?) pushed to get one installed. Apparently,...
Posted Feb 26, 2010 12:00 AM
Serene Ride
Posted By Getting Around PHX
Posted Nov 16, 2009 12:00 AM
Interviews at the Market: Fictional JoAnn
Posted By Laurie Perez
RESIDES: in downtown PhoenixWORKS: in TempePLAYS: mostly downtown, but also likes to go out on weekends in Scottsdale - meeting up with friends at...
Posted Nov 13, 2008 12:00 AM

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Excursions & Diversions

Art Scene
The art scene in metro Phoenix is more diverse and eclectic than most anticipate before exploring here.The typical...
Concerts, Theater, Cinema
On the Metro Map, click ENGAGE to display venues related to this topic.From excessively cozy, indie black-box...
Dining and Club Scene
It begins with a question of craving:  do you want the familiar, or do you want something local and unique?Yes,...

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Special Topics

What's the skinny on PHX summers? How can I pick where to live based on commuting options?

Learn about these and other special topics.