Events coming to Tempe

‘Water for Elephants’ at Arizona State University Gammage Theater

The ASU Gammage Theater’s next show for the season is “Water for Elephants,” a drama and romance about circus workers in the 1920s. 

Tickets for all shows are available at Homepage | ASU Gammage

Oct. 27 – Nov. 1, 2026: “Water For Elephants”
Dec. 1 – 6, 2026: Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” The Musical
Jan. 1 – 3, 2027: “Beetlejuice”
Jan. 26 – 31, 2027: “The Outsiders”
Feb. 23 – 28, 2027: “Operation Mincemeat”
April 20 – 25, 2027: “Buena Vista Social Club”
May 18 – 23, 2027: “BOOP!” The Musical
June 22 – 27, 2027: “The Sound of Music”
Aug. 24 – 29, 2027: “Death Becomes Her”

Arizona Theatre at Tempe Center for the Arts

Arizona Theatre Co. is hosting several shows this year at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe.

The next show is “Proof” and runs Oct. 24-Nov. 8. The show tells of the daughter of a mathematician who finds a discovery following his death.

Tickets are on sale now at  tempecenterforthearts.com

Tempe holds Tardeada Nov.1

To celebrate Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, Tempe is holding the annual Tardeada from noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Tempe Community Complex at 3500 S. Rural Road.

Live music, games, crafts and food trucks will be available to celebrate this holiday as well as the end of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Tempe Boo Bash Oct. 23

Celebrate spooky season with a free family event at Kiwanis Park, in the north soccer fields at the corner of Baseline Road and Ash Avenue.

The event runs 6-10 p.m. Oct. 23 with free train rides, face painting, and a viewing of Toy Story 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Tempe Jam planned Nov. 14

This free event brings live music, local art and food and drinks to the Tempe Sports Complex at 8401 S. Hardy Drive in Tempe.

The event is 6-10 p.m. Nov. 14 and all are welcome. Space-themed outfits encouraged.

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