Phoenix things-to-do: January 8-10

FRIDAY

Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show @ Casino Arizona
It will probably be a cold day in Hell when Prince steps foot into Casino Arizona, but you can see a reasonable facsimile for a reasonable price this weekend.

Casino Arizona at Salt River
524 N. 92nd St.
(off Loop 101 and McKellips Rd.)
Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 850-7777
Tickets are $25
8 p.m.

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SATURDAY

Sustainable Neighborhood Tour  @ Lewis Park
Stop talking about making a difference and do it! Visit the Nuestro Barrio Project and learn how to get involved in planting trees, harvesting greywater, planting gardens and creating a better neighborhood right in our own downtown.

Lewis Park
13th Place just north of Yuma Street (south of Buckeye) between 13th and 14th Street
10 a.m. – noon

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The Return of Obscura @ Rips
DJs Funkfinger (my husband) and Roya will spin new wave and new indie dance tracks tonight in their brand new (and more convenient) location!  Saturday’s dance night is also promoting the album release of my favorite Top Sider-wearing band, Vampire Weekend.

Rips Ales & Cocktails
3045 N 16th St.
Phoenix, 85016
9 p.m.

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SUNDAY

Restorative Yoga @ A Desert Song
This is the yoga class that is basically a bolster-supported nap. Gentle stretches for long periods of time equal total relaxation. New students get 2 weeks of unlimited yoga for $29.

A Desert Song
4811 North 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
4 p.m.
$17 for a drop-in class or $29 for unlimited 2 weeks.