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Phoenix

For events and things to do in Phoenix, AZ, the local scene is deeply connected to the Sonoran Desert landscape and its distinct neighborhoods. The milder fall, winter, and spring seasons are prime time for outdoor festivals and sprawling markets that take over entire districts. From large-scale concerts downtown to intimate performances at the Musical Instrument Museum, there's a wide spectrum of entertainment.

• Explore the art scene in the Roosevelt Row Arts District, known for its major monthly art walk, local galleries, and recurring Sidewalk Saturdays Artisan Market.
• Catch national touring acts at major venues like The Van Buren and Arizona Financial Theatre in the heart of downtown.
• Find everything from Broadway shows at the Orpheum Theatre to stand-up comedy at Stand Up Live, all concentrated within the city's central core.