Best In Tempe tracks upcoming city, venue, downtown, tourism, community, retail-center, arena, bookstore, performing arts, and organizer events so local guides and the Friday newsletter can reference real Tempe dates without copying organizer descriptions, photos, reviews, or attendee data.
Last checked: 2026-07-09. This update added or refreshed 12 official-source event records and 16 lightweight seed business candidates across local categories.
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Streetlight Manifesto: The Presence of the Past
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists Streetlight Manifesto: The Presence of the Past on the Marquee Theatre schedule for July 10; final show time should be verified with the venue.
auto-repair, restaurants, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingEarlybirds Club at Marquee Theatre
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists Earlybirds Club on the Marquee Theatre schedule for July 11, with show time listed at 6 p.m.
restaurants, hair-salons, photographer, auto-repair
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingTaste in Tempe
12:00 am America/Phoenix
Participating restaurants throughout Tempe
Tempe Tourism announced Taste in Tempe for July 12-26, a two-week prix-fixe dining program at participating Tempe restaurants.
restaurants, photographer, auto-repair, hair-salons
Source: Official Tempe Tourism announcementWorkshop: Block Print Your Own Notebook
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm America/Phoenix
Tempe Center for the Arts
TCA lists Workshop: Block Print Your Own Notebook on July 12 from noon to 3 p.m.
art-classes, child-care, photographer, restaurants
Source: Official venue calendar sourceJasiah + Nascar Aloe at Marquee Theatre
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists Jasiah + Nascar Aloe on the Marquee Theatre schedule for July 15; final show time should be verified with the venue.
restaurants, auto-repair, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingStorytime with Allie
10:15 am - 11:00 am America/Phoenix
Changing Hands Bookstore - Tempe
Changing Hands lists Storytime with Allie at the Tempe store on July 16 from 10:15-11 a.m.
bookstores, child-care, coffee-shops, restaurants
Source: Official Changing Hands event detailWorkshop: Sun Prints on Fabric
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm America/Phoenix
Tempe Center for the Arts
TCA lists Workshop: Sun Prints on Fabric on July 18 from noon to 3 p.m.
art-classes, child-care, photographer, restaurants
Source: Official venue calendar sourceTeen Advisory Board: Young World by Soman Chainani
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm America/Phoenix
Changing Hands Bookstore - Tempe
Changing Hands lists the Teen Advisory Board book club at the Tempe store on July 18 from 3-5 p.m.
bookstores, child-care, tutors, coffee-shops
Source: Official Changing Hands event detailArizona Juggernauts vs Las Vegas
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm America/Phoenix
Mullett Arena
Mullett Arena lists Arizona Juggernauts vs Las Vegas on July 18 at 6:30 p.m.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, auto-repair, photographer
Source: Official Mullett Arena event detailRun Club Powered by Lululemon
7:30 am - 9:30 am America/Phoenix
Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace lists Run Club Powered by Lululemon on July 19 from 7:30-9:30 a.m.
sporting-goods, coffee-shops, physical-therapy, massage
Source: Official Tempe Marketplace event detailBookbinding Workshop
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm America/Phoenix
Changing Hands Bookstore - Tempe
Changing Hands lists a Bookbinding Workshop at the Tempe store on July 23 from 6-8 p.m.
bookstores, art-classes, gift-shops, coffee-shops
Source: Official Changing Hands event detailPrimp Island
10:00 am - 7:00 pm America/Phoenix
Primp & Blow at Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace lists Primp Island at Primp & Blow on July 24 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
blow-dry-bars, hair-salons, beauty-supply, restaurants
Source: Official Tempe Marketplace event detailEducator Appreciation Night
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm America/Phoenix
Changing Hands Bookstore - Tempe
Changing Hands lists Educator Appreciation Night at the Tempe store on July 24 from 6-8 p.m.
bookstores, tutors, gift-shops, coffee-shops
Source: Official Changing Hands event detailRewind: The Ultimate 2000s Rave
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists Rewind: The Ultimate 2000s Rave on the Marquee Theatre schedule for July 24; final show time should be verified with the venue.
auto-repair, restaurants, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingElla Mai at Marquee Theatre
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists Ella Mai on the Marquee Theatre schedule for July 25; final show time should be verified with the venue.
restaurants, hair-salons, photographer, auto-repair
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingChanting Workshop with Pinna Joseph
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm America/Phoenix
Changing Hands Bookstore - Tempe
Changing Hands lists a Chanting Workshop with Pinna Joseph at the Tempe store on July 26 from 4-5:30 p.m.
bookstores, wellness-clinics, art-classes, coffee-shops
Source: Official Changing Hands event detailPandora Charm Bar Experience
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm America/Phoenix
Pandora at Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace lists the Pandora Charm Bar Experience on July 26 from 6-8 p.m.
jewelers, gift-shops, beauty-supply, restaurants
Source: Official Tempe Marketplace event detailStory of The Year & Silverstein: Camp Screamo Tour
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists Story of The Year & Silverstein: Camp Screamo Tour on the Marquee Theatre schedule for July 28; final show time should be verified with the venue.
auto-repair, restaurants, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingThe Fixx at Marquee Theatre
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists The Fixx on the Marquee Theatre schedule for July 29; final show time should be verified with the venue.
auto-repair, restaurants, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingWorld Hip Hop Dance Championship
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm America/Phoenix
Mullett Arena
Mullett Arena lists the World Hip Hop Dance Championship on August 1 at 6 p.m.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official Mullett Arena event detailRio Da Yung Og at Marquee Theatre
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists Rio Da Yung Og on the Marquee Theatre schedule for August 1; final show time should be verified with the venue.
auto-repair, restaurants, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingJosh Tatofi at Marquee Theatre
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists Josh Tatofi on the Marquee Theatre schedule for August 4; final show time should be verified with the venue.
restaurants, hair-salons, photographer, auto-repair
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingOLE 60
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm America/Phoenix
Mullett Arena
Mullett Arena lists OLE 60 on August 6 at 7 p.m.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, hair-salons, auto-repair
Source: Official Mullett Arena event detailHouse Party Rave at Marquee Theatre
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists House Party Rave on the Marquee Theatre schedule for August 7; final show time should be verified with the venue.
restaurants, auto-repair, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingMullett Arena Pickleball Club
9:00 am - 11:00 am America/Phoenix
Mullett Arena
Mullett Arena lists indoor pickleball programming beginning August 8 as part of its summer pickleball club schedule.
sporting-goods, physical-therapy, massage, restaurants
Source: Official Mullett Arena event detailBingo Loco at Marquee Theatre
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists Bingo Loco on the Marquee Theatre schedule for August 15; final show time should be verified with the venue.
restaurants, photographer, auto-repair, hair-salons
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingDevildriver at Marquee Theatre
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists Devildriver on the Marquee Theatre schedule for August 16; final show time should be verified with the venue.
restaurants, auto-repair, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingThe Broken Hearts: Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Marquee Theatre
Tempe Tourism lists The Broken Hearts, an Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute, on the Marquee Theatre schedule for August 20; final show time should be verified with the venue.
restaurants, photographer, auto-repair, hair-salons
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listing2026 Street League Skateboarding
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm America/Phoenix
Mullett Arena
Mullett Arena lists the 2026 Street League Skateboarding Tempe stop on August 29 with a 2:15 p.m. start.
sporting-goods, restaurants, auto-repair, photographer
Source: Official Mullett Arena event detailTempe Healing Field at Tempe Beach Park
8:00 am America/Phoenix
Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park
Tempe Tourism lists Tempe Healing Field at Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park from September 10-13.
photographer, restaurants, auto-repair, landscape-maintenance
Source: Official Tempe Tourism sourcePhantom Of The Opera
12:00 am America/Phoenix
ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage lists Phantom Of The Opera from September 16 through October 4.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official ASU Gammage show listingThe Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm America/Phoenix
ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage lists The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour for October 9, 2026; final show time should be confirmed with the venue.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, hair-salons, movie-theaters
Source: Official ASU Gammage show listingFour Peaks Oktoberfest
5:00 pm America/Phoenix
Tempe Beach Park
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auto-repair, pet-sitting, photographer
Source: Link300 Paintings
12:00 am - 11:59 pm America/Phoenix
ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage lists 300 Paintings on October 17.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, art-classes, photographer
Source: Official ASU Gammage show listingWater For Elephants
12:00 am America/Phoenix
ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage lists Water For Elephants from October 27 through November 1.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official ASU Gammage show listingFirebird
12:00 am - 11:59 pm America/Phoenix
ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage lists Firebird on November 7.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, hair-salons, photographer
Source: Official ASU Gammage show listingMorrissey
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm America/Phoenix
Mullett Arena
Mullett Arena lists Morrissey on November 10 at 8:30 p.m.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, hair-salons, auto-repair
Source: Official Mullett Arena event detailDr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
12:00 am America/Phoenix
ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage lists Dr. Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical from December 1 through December 6.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, child-care, photographer
Source: Official ASU Gammage show listingTempe Festival of the Arts – Fall 2026
10:00 am America/Phoenix
Downtown Tempe
Tempe Tourism lists the Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts in Downtown Tempe for December 4-6, 2026.
restaurants, photographer, art-classes, child-care
Source: Official Tempe Tourism event listingBEETLEJUICE
12:00 am America/Phoenix
ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage lists BEETLEJUICE from January 1-3, 2027.
entertainment-venues, restaurants, hair-salons, gift-shops
Source: Official ASU Gammage show listing