And Fun for All

Celebrating 40

October 23, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a bang — or, more literally, a bongo. Chucho Valdes, a Cuban pianist, arranger, composer and Afro-Cuban jazz artist extraordinaire, will perform with his band Irakere. Come early, make an appearance on the red carpet, and pose for the perfect Instagram pictures. Tickets range from $39 to $69.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
(480) 499-8587

Concert Season

Get ready to scream, run and shout, because the Zombie Apocalypse is coming to LiveWire! Zomboy will be celebrating Halloween starting at 8 p.m. with his chart-topping dubstep and electronic jams, sure to get everyone’s fist pumping.

LiveWire
7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale
(480) 970-6980

Get Ready to Laugh … or Not

Has anyone who is not related to you ever told you that you’re funny? Don’t quit your day job yet, but Stand Up Scottsdale lets amateur comedians perform at Open Mic every Wednesday night, starting at 8 p.m. Oh, and make sure to bring at least one friend who will laugh.

Stand Up Scottsdale
6820 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale
(480) 882-0730