Weekend Fun

Posted on 06. May, 2010 by Tony Arranaga in News

UPDATE: 26 Blocks information, link on how to ride the Phoenix light rail

A new art exhibit featuring photographed objects in Phoenix, a sexy circus, and a silly boy. These are the events on my radar for this First Friday (5/7) edition of Weekend Fun along the METRO light rail in Phoenix.

On Friday night, Tyson Crosbie‘s opening exhibition of Phoenix 22 at Sutra Midtown Yoga (Thomas station to 7th Street). The event not only marks the third in a series of conceptual art pieces by the local photographer, but the date is also Tyson’s (unofficial) birthday! In case you’re not familiar with the work, Crosbie’s abstract-observational photography captures objects found in and around downtown Phoenix. For location information and to RSVP, check out the Facebook invite.

Also Friday, The burlesque show Cirque de Sexy  by Provocatease at the Alwun House is billed as the sexiest circus in town. With a headline like that, who wouldn’t want to go? The event features music by one of my favorite local bands Dry River Yacht Club. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9:30 p.m. and the cover is $10. I’ve never been to this event, nor the Alwun House, but I’ve heard so much buzz about it – I’m excited to go check things out!  The Alwun House is on Roosevelt, 12 blocks east of the Roosevelt station. More details and location information can be found here. This show contains mature material.

On Sunday night, The cabaret show Notes from a Silly Boy debuts at My Florist Cafe. The show stars local talent Ian Christiansen with special guest star Jonathon Roberts for this one night only engagement. Seating is limited, so please be sure to reserve your space on the Facebook invite here. My Florist is located five blocks west of the McDowell station. The show starts at 8 p.m., cover is $10 and proceeds benefit 1in10, a local organization for LGBT youth.

UPDATE: 26 Blocks

If you do nothing else on Friday night, you must go see 26 Blocks at After Hours Gallery (McDowell light rail station). I just got back from the press preview…the exhibit is probably one of the best I’ve seen since I moved to Phoenix four years ago. Here’s the backstory: 26 local photographers were paired up with 26 local writers to present 26 blocks in and around downtown Phoenix. The stories range from heartfelt to humorous and the visuals are stunningly beautiful. The work is a beautfiul representation of the real Phoenix. Want to learn a little about our city? Then go to this show! Check out the 26 Blocks website for more information or RSVP on the Facebook event invite here.

Also on my radar:

Bike to the Phoenix Public Market

Information on how to ride the light rail to downtown Phoenix can be found here and information on how to get around within downtown Phoenix  can be found here.

That’s about it from here, what’s on your radar this weekend?

Tags: 26 Blocks, Alwun House, Dry River Yacht Club, events, First Friday, Ian Christiansen, METRO light rail, My Florist Cafe, PHOENIX LIGHT RAIL, Tyson Crosbie, weekend