Stand-Up, Scottsdale! is a comedy club that was opened in March 2013 by ASU alumnus Howard Hughes in Old Town Scottsdale. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)Stand-Up, Joke Off
Guarantee yourself a great laugh with wannabe comedians in Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club this coming Thursday night. Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club hosts a variety of stand up comedies from comedians of all kinds, ranging from hilarious stars to rising comedians.
Secure yourself a nice spot and laugh away every Thursday, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Address: 6820 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480-882-0730
Website: www.standupscottsdale.com
Price: No Cover
Burlesque, Jazz and Blues Night
At 9 p.m., The Living Room of W Hotel Scottsdale turns into an elegant and upscale lounge. The great ambiance attracts stylish elites, couples or just anyone who is up for a good time to gather and mingle. Enjoy a night of burlesque performances accompanied by live jazz and blues music while sipping on cocktails. There will be live music performances throughout the night with short burlesque performances every half hour.
Get ready to dress up and have a good night every Thursday night at 9 p.m. For more information or VIP reservations, call 602-405-0099
Address: 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85281
Hotel phone: 480-970-2100
Website: www.wscottsdalehotel.com
Price: No Cover
Aaron Johnson owns Lawn Gnome Publishing, which hosts a poetry slam every Thursday at 8 p.m. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)Phoenix Poetry Slam
Witness new and upcoming local poets at the Lawn Gnome Publishing, hosted by journalism sophomore Hattie Jean Hayes. See experienced and newbie poets take the stage with hopes of making it to the final round at the end of summer. Five judges will be selected from the audience to score participants’ performances. Poets sign-up at 7:30 p.m. and the slam begin at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
Address: 905 N. 5th St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 682-5825
Website: http://www.phoenixpoetryslam.com
Price: No Cover
It’s Show Time!
ShowTime is an extraordinary musical variety drag show at The Bar on Central with renowned resident performer, Barbra Seville and local actor, Ian Christiansen every Thursday. The hosts of the show provide their own brand of song and comedy to draw a crowd. To spice things up, ShowTime features a new guest appearance each week.
Address: 718 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-258-6122
Website: http://thebaroncentral.com
Price: No Cover
Line Dance Lessons
Phoenix’s Cash Inn Country is a country bar that caters for the LGBT community and country music fans — but don't miss out, there's a variety of activities at this venue. With different sorts of entertaining events, the country bar welcomes anyone with great service and friendly faces. One of the many events includes line dance lessons with easygoing instructors.
Put on your dance shoes and head down to Cash Inn Country bar on Thursday at 8 p.m.
Address: 2140 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: 602-244-9943
Website: http://www.cashinncountry.net
Price: No Cover
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