Weekend Fun

Posted on 29. Jul, 2010 by Tony Arranaga in News

A Critical Mass, a party fit for a queen, and a cool art exhibit at a Phoenix hot spot. These are just some of the events on my radar for this weekly edition of Weekend Fun along the light rail.

Friday, July 30

A Critical Mass of bikes will take to the streets of Phoenix once again! The nationwide monthly event aims to raise bike awareness on city streets. The group will ride for several miles so it’s a good idea to come prepared with some cold water and proper safety gear. The event starts at the 3rd Street entrance to Steele Indian School Park (Indian School Station). Riders should be in place and ready to leave with the group by 7 p.m. According to the Facebook event page, the group plans on heading to the Clarendon Hotel pool after the ride to enjoy the rest of the evening.

Saturday, July 31st

Lady Gaga is sure to dazzle the sold out crowd of adoring lil’ monsters when the unofficial Queen of Pop performs at the USAirways Center in downtown Phoenix. After the concert, you might want to head to the Lady G After Party located at the Madison Event Center (411 W Madison). The venue is located near the Central and Washington Station (WB trains) or the 1st Avenue and Jefferson Station (EB trains). Tickets to the event are $25 at the door or can be purchased online here. Doors open at 9 p.m. Don’t forget, concert ticket holders can ride the train for free on this night! Just use your ticket stub as proof of fare. If you’re coming to downtown from the outlying areas, try using one of the FREE Park and Ride lots and cut your drive time. Information the lots can be found on my blog here. If you don’t feel like walking around downtown once you’re here, try using one of the pedicab services.

Sunday, August 1st

Retro Hi Fi at SideBar. My favorite place in Phoenix.

UPDATE 1

An photo exhibit called This City is Cool featuring 160 Hipstamatic iPhone pics taken by Jason Hill (Sunday 8/1).

What do you have planned this weekend in Phoenix? Let me know by posting a comment below.

Tags: concert, Critical Mass, Downtown, events, Lady Gaga, METRO light rail, pedicab, Phoenix, PHOENIX LIGHT RAIL