1. Booker T. Jones

    See Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Booker T. Jones live in a magical evening filled with melody, rhythm, and harmony. “One of the legends of soul music”–The New Yorker Booker T. Jones is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and arranger. Best known as the frontman of […]

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  2. The Sex Lives of Puppets

    Laugh, reflect, and rediscover the importance of intimacy and curiosity in a uniquely bold performance of the Sex Lives of Puppets. “This is the good stuff–technique, strong writing, and a bit of heart and soul”– The New York Times Sex Lives of Puppets is a bold, funny, and heartfelt performance exploring intimacy, aging, and sexual […]

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  3. Papermoon Puppet Theatre

    Experience compelling and bold storytelling with Indonesia’s Papermoon Puppet Theatre in a heartfelt performance exploring love, memory, and longing. “Papermoon breaks through cultural barriers that usually separate us from one another, such as differences in language, nation, history, politics, and so on.”– Geleran (Indonesia) How do we remember those we’ve lost? Puno, Sewing Memories tells […]

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  4. Ballet BC

    Break through boundaries and journey beyond the limits of contemporary dance with Canada’s internationally-renowned Ballet BC. “Visually stunning and emotionally profound.”– PBS Praised around the world for pushing the limits of contemporary dance, Ballet BC creates art in motion that is visceral, powerful, and deeply human. Under the direction of Medhi Walerski, this Vancouver-based company […]

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  5. Moana

    Set sail for an unforgettable adventure as Moana, Maui, and Hei Hei hit the big screen when Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert comes to town! “Dazzling visuals, catchy tunes, enjoyable performances, clever running gags and overall sense of fun.”– Roger Ebert Watch the full-length movie on the big screen while a group of musicians, drummers, and […]

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  6. Lila Downs

    Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the unforgettable Lila Downs in a moving tribute honoring the lives and memories of those who have passed. “A stunning voice, a confident multicultural vision grounded in her Mixtec Indian roots.”– Los Angeles Times Join us for a powerful evening of music, memory, and tradition with Grammy and Latin […]

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  7. Space Travelers Union: No Surface

    This summer, experience an immersive journey of the senses with Space Travelers Union as they transform the Flandrau Planetarium into an experimental site for deep listening. Space Travelers Union is a collective founded by Ryan Wheless dedicated to pushing the boundaries of acoustic and electronic fusion. Influenced by the likes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, […]

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  8. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

    Get ready for an electric, jaw-dropping night of blues with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram live at the Rialto Theatre. “one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Prince” – (Rolling Stone) Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has become a global blues sensation in just six years since […]

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  9. Son Rompe Pera

    Straight from the streets of Mexico City, Son Rompe Pera smashes old-school marimba with wild punk energy live on the Hotel Congress Plaza. Born and raised in the deep outskirts of Mexico City, the Gama brothers are keeping alive the rich legacy of marimba music running through their family with their latest project, Son Rompe […]

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  10. Baila El Pueblo

    Arizona Arts Live and KXCI presents Baila el Pueblo–A Desert Music Festival celebrating our regional cultural diversity. The festival will showcase a vibrant array of musical traditions from around the southwest. Plus, enjoy local food vendors and artisans on-site at the MSA Annex. Internationally touring artist Reyna Tropical will headline the festival. Inspired by the wide-reaching cultural […]

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