Tempe: What's Actually Happening

6 things worth your time in Tempe over the next two weeks. Starting with Tempe Improv and Marquee Theatre.

What’s on

TODAY

TODAY 3:30 PM • See Website

“Soap opera hunks have a band now. Yes, really. Bring your mom.”

FRI

FRI 7:00 PM • See Website

“Phoenix's own came home to roast you personally. Front row at your own risk.”

SAT

SAT 8:00 PM • $27+

“Arizona jam band goes long. Nobody checks their phone for three hours.”

OCT 6

OCT 6 6:00 PM • $57+

“Four bands of melodic death metal on a Tuesday. Your neck will not forgive you.”

OCT 8

OCT 8 7:30 PM • See Website

“Canadian yelling about capitalism for an hour. Somehow extremely fun.”

OCT 9

OCT 9 7:00 PM • $25

“Finland's finest explaining why English is broken. Deadpan for 90 straight minutes.”

Updated September 26, 2026