2-4:30 p.m., Aug. 7

7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 5

4 p.m., Sept. 12; Saturdays and Sundays 1 and 4 p.m., Sept. 18-Oct. 16

7 p.m. to Midnight, Oct. 16

7:30 p.m., Oct. 7-9

2:30 p.m., Sept. 26

7 p.m., Sept. 24

8 p.m., Sept. 24

9:30 a.m. coffee service; 10 a.m. program, Sept. 21

8 p.m., Sept. 10

6:30-10 p.m., Wednesdays Sept. 1-Nov. 24

8 p.m., Sept. 17-18, 24-25/Oct. 1-2; 2 p.m., Sept. 19, 25-26/Oct. 2-3; 7 p.m., Sept. 30

7-10 p.m.,  Aug. 27

Join host Walt Richardson for a relaxing evening of live music from some of the Valley’s best singer/songwriters. Artists vie for a spot in the Nov. 19 Songwriters’ Showcase. Enjoy food & beverage specials in a beautiful atmosphere.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios presents “Dancing in the Heights.” Proceeds benefit the Arizona MS Society. Buy Tickets

This concert will kick off the new school year while showcase emerging artists, designers and musicians in the Southwest. Information

Learn about Fender Instruments and the cars that make summer fun during this free event. Includes live music, Wii competitions and Cortez Coffee.

Nothing says summer fun like good music and fast cars. This exhibition features Scottsdale-based Fender Musical Instruments-themed guitars, cars and memorabilia. Visitors will be able to see videos, listen to music, play Wii RockBand® and read books about Fender history. Free

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Miss Gay Arizona America, honoring TC Taylor, Miss Gay Arizona America 2009. Contestants will compete in talent, evening gown and onstage question categories. Find out who will join the rich and talented legacy that is Miss Gay Arizona America. Buy Tickets

Noche de Gourmet is a semi-formal evening of dining and dancing presented by the Active 20-30 Club of Phoenix. The gala evening showcases signature dishes from the finest restaurants in the Valley, complemented by beverages from nationally renowned microbreweries and wineries. Information

Desert Dance Theatre presents this annual event that showcases various dance artists, both emerging as well as professionals from all genres and styles of dance. Each evening features different dance artists and groups from around Arizona and out of state.

Spend a relaxing evening as Ballet Arizona continues its annual season-opening tradition. Performances showcase a combination of classical and contemporary works in a casual setting and feature the debut performance of works created as part of the children's "Class Act" program. Free

Many jazz critics believe Benny Green, next to the late Oscar Peterson, is the world's finest jazz pianist. His impressive recording career includes more than 200 sessions. Accompanying are Dwight Kilian on bass and Dom Moio on drums. Buy Tickets

This delightful, Tony Award-nominated family musical follows the adventures of two great friends, the cheerful Frog and his grouchy friend, Toad through the four seasons of a year. Recommended for age four and older. Buy Tickets

The American violin and guitar ensemble Duo46, guitarist Matt Gould and violinist Beth Ilana Schneider-Gould, presents an intriguing mix of musical masterpieces capturing an array of style and emotion. Duo46 has performed all over the world. Free  

The Trio performs "The Autumn Suite." Buy Tickets

Two cable-access cooking show hostesses have hated each other for 30 years. Sparks fly between the two cooks, delighting TV viewers.  The fur and the food flies frantically in this slapstick comedy written by Caroline Smith, and directed by Jack White.

For Information about:
A Ludwig Dance
   Theatre
Ariz. Wind Symphony
Ballet Arizona
Childsplay
Citrus Valley
   Playhouse
CONDER/dance
Desert Dance Theatre
Tempe Community
    Chorus
LakeShore Jazz Series
Tempe Little Theatre
Tempe Symphonic
    Wind Ensemble
Tempe Symphony

Schedules are subject to change.

Stray Cat Theatre at the Tempe Performing Arts Center

more

Friends of TCA: Joseph Wytko Saxophone Quartet                   Lakeside

Noche De Gourmet                                                   Numerous locations

Desert Dance Theatre: "Arizona Dance Festival"                           Studio

LakeShore Jazz: Benny Green Trio                                          Lakeside

Friends of TCA presents “Performance with a View”                Lakeside

Ballet Under the Stars                                                        Amphitheater

Childsplay: “A Year with Frog and Toad”                                   Theater

LakeShore Jazz Series: Bob Ravenscroft Trio                              Studio

Walk-in Wednesdays Open Mic                                                    Lounge

Tempe Little Theatre: “The Kitchen Witches”                               Studio

Fred Astaire Dance Studios of America                                        Theater

Cars and Guitars Paper Cup Exchange                                        Gallery

Cars and Guitars                                                                           Gallery

Miss Gay Arizona America 2010 Pageant                                    Theater