Events' Realm

The Arizona Rattlers take on the Tucson Sugar Skulls at Desert Diamond Arena on Sunday, March 30.

Phoenix

United States

Arizona

9400 W. Maryland Ave.

Desert Diamond Arena

Arizona Rattlers vs. Tucson Sugar Skulls

Watch the 2023 National League Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks, open their season against the Chicago Cubs on March 30.

401 E. Jefferson St.

Chase Field

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs: Opening Weekend

You shared + we listened! After hearing directly from our visitors about a desire for more late-night hours during the weekdays, Phoenix Art Museum will stay open late on Thursdays and Fridays beginning in October, including for monthly First Fridays.


Effective October 2, 2024 (exactly two weeks from today!) the Museum will be open: ⁠


 * Wednesday – Friday // 10 am – 8 pm ⁠
 * Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays // 3 – 8 pm ⁠
 * First Fridays // 5 – 8 pm
 * Saturday – Sunday // 10 am – 5 pm ⁠


Monthly First Friday programming will include voluntary-donation general admission, discounted rates to view special-engagement exhibitions, two resident DJs, in-gallery sketching with Aileen Martinez, cash bar + food vendors, and more.


Admission tickets can always be reserved online before your visit for a quicker check-in process.

1625 N. Central Ave.

Phoenix Art Museum

PhxArt Late-Night Hours

Katie Wilhelm and Summer Bressette are based in London, Ontario, and have been creative collaborators since 2021. They champion Indigenous knowledge with its deep roots in environmental care. Their new single-channel digital video, called Baapaagimaak, takes its name from the Anishinaabemowin word for the endangered Black Ash tree, a native species which in recent years has been decimated by an invasive insect, the Emerald Ash Borer.

Working in dialogue with Curator of Art Cassandra Getty, the artists made this project for display in the large windows in Centre at the Forks, overlooking the river. The river water, like the Black Ash, is life and supports life; its flow symbolizes change and renewal over time. Baapaagimaak: Weaving Endurance is the result of an outdoor basket weaving workshop led by Faye George who is an artist from the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, and ongoing land-based research by the artists.

London

Canada

Ontario

421 Ridout St. N.

Museum London

Baapaagimaak: Weaving Endurance

Dust off your boots because live original music IS BACK at Two Bros BBQ Market! The biergarten is prepped, the beer is ice cold and the tunes are ready to flow every Saturday and Sunday this spring. This is a family and pet-friendly event. Check back for updates on performances from your favorite local musicians, beer specials and more!

San Antonio

Texas

Two Bros. BBQ Market

Spring Live Music Series @ Two Bros BBQ Market




This exhibition highlights the commitment of contemporary artists who have dedicated their work to unraveling the multifaceted layers of the sports world. The exhibition delves into the artistic exploration of sports equipment, setting itself apart from other exhibitions centered around the theme of sports. Through their use of sports materials, these artists explore a range of concepts including consumerism, the environment, gender, race, religion, and self-expression. The exhibition serves as both a celebration and a critique of the intersection between sports and art, inviting viewers to reflect on the profound connections between these two realms.






 



The exhibition Sport and Spectator will shift our collective perspectives and preconceived notions of the role and impact of sports in our daily lives by presenting new or discarded sports equipment and paraphernalia as art objects. By highlighting sports equipment outside of its primary use, this exhibition encourages broader discussions about the integral role of sports in our culture. Sport and Spectator will raise our collective awareness of the influence of sports on our society, art, environment, the way we perceive our physical bodies, and consumerism.   


 


Sport and Spectator features contemporary artists who utilize discarded or new sports equipment and paraphernalia to create singular works of art that touch on a wide range of societal issues directly or indirectly influenced by sports to prod and unravel the complex layers of the sports world. The exhibition serves as both a celebration and a critique of the intersection between sports and art, inviting viewers to reflect on the connection between sports and other areas of society and our lives.  


 


Featured artists transform commercially manufactured sporting goods utilizing craftworking techniques and materials. Works such as Jeffrey Gibson's beaded punching bags, Sophie Inard's crocheted equipment, and Esmaa Mohamoud's basketball jersey ballgowns intertwine and incorporate traditional and handcrafts, cultural traditions, and couture fabrication with discarded, damaged, and repurposed sporting goods. Juxtaposing seemingly unrelated materials and concepts that draw from unrelated resources prompts the viewer to question preconceived ideas about sporting goods and their relation to and impact on their environment.  


 


Other artists utilize sports iconography to alter the materiality and meaning of objects. For example, Brian Jungen disassembles sports jerseys and celebrity sneakers—products coveted for their associations with famous athletes. Jungen reassembles the fabric, leather, foam, and rubber to resemble the Indigenous craft of British Columbian coastal tribes. Jungen's work suggests parallels between the cultural rituals surrounding sports and indigenous ceremonies, emphasizing the commodification of each. Born in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Jungen grew up ranching and hunting on his family's Canadian homestead. Jungen shares his mother's Dane-Zaa heritage, which is that of First Nations people from the Peace River area of British Columbia and Alberta. Indigenous politics and culture inform Jungen's work and apply techniques based on recycling, reusing, and repurposing commercially manufactured products. 


 


With Sport and Spectator the McNay will join just a few other National museums to present exhibitions on the intersection of sport and the visual arts, Design for Sport (MoMA, 1962), Sports in Art (Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1980), Andy Warhol: The Athletes (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2014), Hard Targets: Sports and Masculinity Explored in Art (Wexner Center for the Art, 2010), and Resistance Training (Michigan State University Broad Art Museum, 2023), and Get in the Game (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 2024) to name a few. While previous exhibitions focused on sports in broader, more traditional terms, Sport and Spectator will be singular in its presentation of art made from discarded or new sports equipment, materials, and ephemera.  


 





 






Artists featured in this exhibition include Brandon J. Donahue-Shipp, Jeffrey Gibson, Raul Rene Gonzalez, Sophie Inard, Brian Jungen, Justin Korver, Esmaa Mohamoud, Betsy Odom, Hank Willis Thomas, Jose Villalobos, Tyrrell Winston.






 






Organized for the McNay by René Paul Barilleaux, Head of Curatorial Affairs, and Lauren Thompson, Curator of Exhibitions


McNay Art Museum

Sport and Spectator

Moonment: Finding A Way features new site-specific, kinetic installations by Sizhu Li and continues her exploration of aluminum as a sculptural and poetic form. The namesake installation Moonment consisting of three-waves and a metaphorical heart was first developed by the artist in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time Sizhu reflected upon the poem Gazing at the Moon, Longing from Afar by Tang Dynasty poet and politician Zhang Jiuling

Contemporary at Blue Star

Sizhu Li: Moonment: Finding A Way




Fifty-three years ago, McNay Art Museum mounted Michael Tracy’s first-ever museum exhibition, “Seven Gold Paintings,” at what was then the Marion Koogler McNay Art Institute. Next spring, the McNay will honor Tracy’s enduring artistic legacy with the last exhibition with which the artist was directly involved before his passing on June 15 at age 80.






“Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance”, on view March 1-July 27, 2025, surveys approximately two decades of Tracy’s career and debuts many never-before-seen paintings, sculptures and mixed-media objects from the artist’s personal holdings alongside artworks on loan from other collections. Together, the works promote critical thinking, empathy, thoughtful exchange and healing as viewers consider faith, ritual, immigration and the environment. An original soundscape by musical composer Omar Zubair will complement the works. The exhibition is organized by René Paul Barilleaux, the McNay’s head of curatorial affairs, in collaboration with Christopher Rincón, president of the Michael Tracy Foundation and director of the River Pierce Foundation.


Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance’

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center’s Teatro Salon is thrilled to announce that playwright Irene Chavez’s powerful script, “Las Comadres de Morales Street,” has been chosen for its next theater production. Ms. Chavez’ script was selected from the Teatro Salon Table Reading Series that was presented this past fall.
“Las Comadres de Morales Street” delves deep into the heart of the westside community of San Antonio, exploring the triumphs and challenges faced by its residents. This powerful play addresses themes of companionship, familial strength, and the profound impacts of Covid, gentrification, and disinvestment on the community. Audiences can expect an emotional journey that resonates with real-life experiences while highlighting the resilience and spirit of the people.

Jump-Start Performance Co.

Las Comadres de Morales Street

Herriman

Utah

Zions Bank Stadium

Utah Warriors vs. New England Free Jacks

LIGHT BLOOM by HYBYCOZO is a limited-time exhibit where nature and light converge. This mesmerizing display invites you to explore the Garden transformed by stunning geometric light installations that illuminate the beauty of the desert landscape in a new way. As the sun sets, LIGHT BLOOM comes to life, casting intricate shadows and vibrant hues across the Garden. Wander the trails and let the enchanting installations transport you to a magical realm where the natural world meets the abstract.


About the Artists:


Yelena Filipchuk (b. 1987) Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Yelena attended UC Berkeley and studied Conservation and Resource Studies, concentrating on patterns in the natural world, biomimicry and environmental justice. Then trained in studio art and fabrication and digital design. She thrives in the creative process, creating thought provoking artwork that investigates patterns and forms as a way to educate and inspire.


Serge Beaulieu (b. 1981) Born in Revelstoke BC, Canada, Serge attended Carleton University and studied Industrial Design. After having practiced as a designer for 10 years, Serge returned to his roots as an artist and sculptor by creating large scale artworks that push the boundaries of technology, geometry and fabrication. He is constantly investigating materials, light and processes in order to harness technology as a conduit for artistic expression.

Events

Arizona Rattlers vs. Tucson Sugar Skulls

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs: Opening Weekend

PhxArt Late-Night Hours

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs: Opening Weekend

Arizona Rattlers vs. Tucson Sugar Skulls

Baapaagimaak: Weaving Endurance

Arizona Rattlers vs. Tucson Sugar Skulls

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs: Opening Weekend

PhxArt Late-Night Hours

PhxArt Late-Night Hours

Spring Live Music Series @ Two Bros BBQ Market

Sport and Spectator

Sizhu Li: Moonment: Finding A Way

Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance’

Sport and Spectator

Sizhu Li: Moonment: Finding A Way

Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance’

Spring Live Music Series @ Two Bros BBQ Market

Las Comadres de Morales Street

Las Comadres de Morales Street

Utah Warriors vs. New England Free Jacks

Utah Warriors vs. New England Free Jacks

Utah Warriors vs. New England Free Jacks

Utah Warriors vs. New England Free Jacks

Utah Warriors vs. New England Free Jacks

Utah Warriors vs. New England Free Jacks

Utah Warriors vs. New England Free Jacks

Utah Warriors vs. New England Free Jacks

Light Bloom at the Desert Botanical Garden

Light Bloom at the Desert Botanical Garden

Light Bloom at the Desert Botanical Garden

Day Out With Thomas (TM)

WonderCon - Sunday

WonderCon - Sunday

Day Out With Thomas (TM)

WonderCon - Sunday

Day Out With Thomas (TM)

WonderCon - Sunday

Day Out With Thomas (TM)

Day Out With Thomas (TM)