Downtown Phoenix: What's Actually Happening

Crescent Ballroom, Downtown Phoenix

THU 8:00 PM • $46+

“Regional Mexican heartbreak anthems, sung back at full volume by 500 people”

The Van Buren, Downtown Phoenix

SAT 8:00 PM • See Website

“Peggy turns the stage into a glorious car crash of noise-rap. Mosh responsibly.”

Valley Bar, Downtown Phoenix

SUN 7:30 PM • See Website

“Dublin synth-pop in a bar down a literal alley staircase. Very Phoenix.”

The Van Buren, Downtown Phoenix

OCT 5 8:00 PM • $64+

“Accordion, heartbreak, and a room full of people who know every word”

The Van Buren, Downtown Phoenix

OCT 6 7:00 PM • See Website

“Screamo nostalgia night. Your 2011 Tumblr is showing and nobody minds.”

Valley Bar, Downtown Phoenix

OCT 7 7:30 PM • $41+

“Quiet devastating folk in a basement bar. Bring someone you can cry near.”

Crescent Ballroom, Downtown Phoenix

OCT 7 8:00 PM • $36+

“Acoustic pop-punk for everyone who peaked emotionally in 2014”

Stand Up Live, Downtown Phoenix

OCT 8 7:30 PM • See Website

“Thursday night stand-up downtown. Two drinks minimum, zero regrets minimum.”

The Van Buren, Downtown Phoenix

OCT 9 8:00 PM • See Website

“Bedroom-pop comfort music for everyone who survived being 17. Bring the feelings.”

Stand Up Live, Downtown Phoenix

OCT 10 7:00 PM • See Website

“Deadpan Dallas kid who tells the whole story before you notice the punchline.”

Mortgage Matchup Center, Downtown Phoenix

OCT 10 7:00 PM • See Website

“Preseason hoops: cheap seats, benchwarmers going nuclear, Booker plays 12 minutes.”

Stand Up Live, Downtown Phoenix

OCT 11 7:00 PM • See Website

“The Read podcast guy, live and unbothered, dragging everyone on a Sunday.”