Phoenix things to do: October 1-3

FRIDAY

Chaos Theory @ Legend City Studios
More than 50 local artists are joining forces for one awesome art show. Keep a lookout for Danielle Hacche and Shauna Thibault.

Legend City Studios
521 W. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
6 – 11:30 p.m.
FREE

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Tempe Oktoberfest @ Tempe Beach Park
Bavarian beer gardens, German food, non-stop polka: what else could you ask for? A free entrance fee — you got it.

Tempe Town Lakes
Admission: Free
Friday 5 p.m. – midnight
Saturday 10 a.m. – midnight
Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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SATURDAY

The Social Network
azcentral.com gave this movie 5 stars. I’m expecting greatness.

See movie times

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SUNDAY

AIDS Walk Phoenix @ Downtown Phoenix

I can seldom see a good reason to run a long distance. This is a good reason. A 5K run followed by a 5K walk.

Phoenix City Hall
200 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ
Walkers start at 7 a.m., runners at 9 a.m.
$25 to walk, $30 to run, $35 late registration

Fall shopping list: On the bottom

1. Tomboy Stretch Corduroy, $59.90
2. V for Victory Skirt, $89.99
3. Levi’s 501 Boyfriend Skinny Jean, $99.99
4. Desert Cuffed Skinny Cargo, $59
5. Autumn Blooms Skirt, $88

Fall shopping list: Shoes with tassels

Growing up, my dad wore Weejuns. sometimes with tassels, sometimes without. Now I hope to take on the tassel torch with some of these cute fall shoes:

1. The Aberdeen Two-tone Oxford, $178
2. Patterson Fringe Loafers, $135
3. Bursley, $90
4. Fendi Tassle Pump, $860
5. Miltie, $129.95
6. Ipswich Oxford Wedges, $241.50

Park Central Deli has been working on ‘Inner’ life

My husband went on a solo trip to Park Central Deli for the other day and discovered something new: a restaurant INSIDE the restaurant.

The new spot within-a-spot is called, appropriately enough, The Inner Grill. It’s an indoor grill space specializing in hot dogs, burgers, paninis and grilled wraps.

He ordered the amazing looking hot dog above, but also on the menu (click image to enlarge):

I’m dying to try the PB&J Burger — which, as a peanut butter lover, sounds enticing and totally disgusting at the same time.

Park Central Deli
3110 N. Central Avenue
At Park Central Mall
Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix things to do: September 24-26

FRIDAY

Random, MysticBlu, and 5 o’clock ShadowBoxers @ Hidden House
I’ve never actually heard of any of these artists, but I trust that the amazing-music-taste blogger (and friend) So Much Silence, wouldn’t lead me (or you) astray.

Hidden House
607 W. Osborn
Phoenix, AZ
$5 cover after 9:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY

Soil Preparation Class @ Southwest Gardener
The key to a thriving garden: good soil. Learn how to prepare great soil for your winter garden.

Southwest Gardener
2809 N. 15th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$32

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Grand Avenue Festival
Fashion shows, live music, hanging gardens, and lots and lots of art. This year, the festival features a bunch of different environmentally-friendly exhibits — like fashion fashioned from trash and biodegradable fence art.

Check out a map of the festival (where to find food, music and PBR).

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SUNDAY

Stretch for the Cure @ Eight Lim Yoga
Stretch your way to a cure with 2 different yoga classes, one Iyengar (which focuses on alignment) and Hatha (which focuses on lengthening and deepening stretches).

Eight Lim Yoga
1000 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Iyengar yoga class is at 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Hatha yoga class is at 2 – 3:15 p.m.
Minimum $10 donation

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Arizona Restaurant Week @ participating restaurants
It’s the last night to partake in restaurant week. For $29 or $39 (depending on the location), participants can enjoy a 3-course meal (and in some cases, wine) at a restaurant on the list. Peruse the menus — the problem will be picking which place to go.

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Tiki Lounge Party @ The Rhythm Room
It’s a Polynesian party at The Rhythm Room. Enjoy rockabilly bands, dance ensembles, DJs, crafts, BBQ, hot rods and even tike carving at this annual event.

The Rhythm Room
1019 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
6 p.m.