Fun Things to Do in Phoenix This Weekend

With another promising weekend just over the horizon, there are a number of fun-filled activities that you can gladly partake in, if they suit your style.  Here, we take a look at those activities, and offer our readers with an updated perspective on how they can arrive to them safely!

Here We Go!

Hollywood Costume Party

April 11^th ~ Phoenix Art Museum ~ 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Here’s your chance to dress as your favorite star, or character, to compete for prizes and behave in a manner appropriate for the red-carpet.  The paparazzi will also be present!  This event is located at 1625 N. Central Ave, Phoenix 85004.  Admission is $25.00 which affords you an exclusive viewing of Hollywood Costume.

Katsina Doll Marketplace

April 12^th ~ Heard Museum ~ 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Katsina dolls – also known as kachina dolls – are commonly seen in homes and business throughout Arizona.  During this event, doll carvers will show and sell their unique creations, to the public.  In addition, you can enjoy musical performances and doll carving demonstrations.  This event is located at 2130 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix.  Admission to the marketplace if free, however, admission to the museum varies from $7.50 to $18.00.

Scottsdale Culinary Festival: Best of the Fest

April 13^th ~ Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch ~ 6:30 p.m.

Whether you’re a food guru, or not, you will enjoy this piece de résistance which features eight five-course, wine paired meals from area restaurants and wineries including Alto Ristorante and Oak Creek Vineyards.  This event is located at 7500 N. Doubletree Ranch Rd. in Scottsdale.  Tickets are $175.00 for this 21-and-over only.

ZapCon Arcade & Pinball Convention

April 12^th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. ~ Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel ~ April 13^th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In this two-day event, you can enjoy playing arcade and pinball games, as well as watching some compelling arcade-centric film screenings.  This event levels up at 50 E. Adams St. in Phoenix.  Admission for one-day is $25.00, whereas, admission for two-days is $35.00.

Arrive Safe & Sound   

Remember when you’re on the road, arriving to your destination is your top responsibility, unless you have Scottsdale Cab Guy on your side.  When you ride in one of our cabs, we’ll ensure you meet your destination safe & sound, whether it is for one of the aforementioned events or for any other venue.  Contact us today! 

 

What’s Happening in Phoenix this Weekend

Why would anyone want to stay indoors with a weekend forecast of sunshiny days? Take advantage of Arizona’s warm weather to get out and enjoy some of the fun and exciting Phoenix events planned.  With St. Patty’s Day on the Monday many of these events are celebrating the day.  Enjoy all of the events without compromising your safety, by calling Scottsdale Cab Guy at (602) 639-3199.

Exciting Phoenix Events

Luke Days Open House & Air Show

This event is scheduled to feature more than a dozen aerial shows and 40 static displays of aircraft from a World War II Flying Fortress to the newest F-35 Lightning II.  Visitors will be provided with the opportunity to touch, and even climb in, some of the military’s aircraft including a B-17 Flying Fortress and a C-130J Super Hercules plane.

Details: March 15^th & 16^th; Luke Air Force Base – Glendale Avenue and Litchfield Road, Glendale; admission is free, however VIP Thunder Club Tickets are $100; (623) 856-6011

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Family Faire

This event features marching bands, live Irish music, Irish step dancing, Bagpipers and more.  Visitors can research their Irish ancestry, browse or purchase crafts and merchandise as well as dine on Irish grub and beverages.  During the parade the Arizona Irish Colleen with her Court will present us with her presence.

Details: Saturday March 15 only – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (the parade begins at 10:00 a.m.); the parade starts at 3^rd Street at Sheridan and proceeds south to McDowell; the Faire is at the Irish Cultural Center at 1106 N. Central Avenue; admission to the parade is free and admission for the Faire is $10.00 for ages 13+, $8.00 for those 55+, and free for anyone under 12.

Flogging Molly Green 17^th Annual Tour

Flogging Molly blends traditional Celtic sounds with hard-edged punk.  Also scheduled to appear is Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Ozomatli and The Drowning Men.  Don’t miss out!

Details: Monday march 17, 2014 only – 4:30 p.m.; Tempe Beach Park – Tempe, AZ 85281; admission is $35.00 in advance or $40.00 at the gate

Top Things to Do and See

Every other week, the Scottsdale Cab Guy team suggests the top things to do and see for the upcoming weekend including events, concerts, art exhibits, comedy shows and more.  So, make sure and mark your calendars!

NPR’s ‘Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me’

Details: Thursday February 13 only – 6:30 p.m.; Comerica Theatre – 400 W. Washington St. Phoenix; ticket prices from $28.00 to $123.00

59^th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

Details: Thursday February 13 to Sunday February 23; WestWorld – 16601 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale; ticket prices from $7.00 to $25.00 (kids under 12 free); fun night is Friday February 21^st and admission is free after 3:00.

Art Laboe’s Valentines Super Love Jam

Details: Friday February 14 only – 7:30 p.m.; US Airways Center – 201 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix; tickets prices from $27.50 to $38.50

Demi Lovato – Neon Lights Tour

Details: Saturday February 15 only – 7:30 p.m.; Jobing.com Arena – 9400 W. Maryland Ave. Glendale; ticket prices from $22.55 to $62.55

WWE Live

Details: February 15 only – 7:30 p.m.; US Airways Center – 201 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix; ticket prices from $20.00 to $95.00

VSNA Book Sale

Details: Saturday February 15 – 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday February 16 – 8.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Arizona State Fairgrounds Exhibition Building – 1826 W. McDowell Rd. Phoenix; admission is free; however, parking is $7.00

Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival

Details: Friday February 14 to Sunday February 16 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Scottsdale Waterfront – 7135 E. Camelback Rd.; admission is $3.00

For more information on any of the events taking place this weekend, be sure to click on the links provided above.  Please remember to NEVER drink and drive!  For transportation you can rely on, you can contact us via our online submission form or direct at (602) 639-3199.

What’s Happening This Weekend?

Get your calendars out and get ready for a weekend of sunny, warm weather as well as fun and exciting events, which can easily be found dotting Phoenix and surrounding areas.   Best of all, most of this events can be found outside, allowing you to enjoy Arizona at its best.

Barrett-Jackson

• Thursday January 16 to Sunday January 19, 2014 – 8 a.m.

• Westworld of Scottsdale

• 16601 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260

• Varying ticket prices from $15 to $60

 Brian Stokes Mitchell with The Phoenix Symphony

• Friday January 17^th & Sat January 18^th – 8:00 p.m.

• Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

• 7380 E. 2^nd St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

• Ticket prices can be found from $59 to $89

Kid’s Rock Arizona Race

• Saturday January 18, 2014 – 9 a.m.

• Tempe Beach Park

• Tempe, AZ 85281

• Entry fee of $30 includes official race number, t-shirt, finisher’s medal and goodie bag.  Of course it’s free to watch.

 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon

• Sunday January 19, 2014

• Tempe, Scottsdale & Phoenix

• Accompanied by finish line festivals, concerts along the course and more.  Please click the above link for more information.

 Grammy Award Nominee Mo’Nique

• Saturday January 18 – doors 7 p.m. – show 8 p.m.

• Wild Horse Pass Casino

• 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler, AZ 85048

• Ticket prices can be found from $60 to $150

 Sunday A ’Fairs

• Sunday January 19, 2014 – Noon to 4 p.m.

• Scottsdale Civic Center Mall

• 7380 E. 2^nd St.  Scottsdale, AZ 85251

• Free event which includes live music, fine art, a kid’s zone and more.

For more exiting events happening this week and into the month please visit AZ Central.  Please remember NEVER to drink and drive!  For reliable transportation to any event happening in Arizona contact us at (602) 639-3199 or by visiting our website.

Get A Cab Now For Halloween!

Many had the opportunity to dress up over the weekend and indulge in some Halloween parties. From scary costumes to cute and flirty, there are many reasons to dress up this week. Halloween is this Thursday, so don’t put away those costumes just yet. In Tempe, Mill Ave will surely be crawling with zombies, monsters, and witches. There will be beautiful princesses and many people looking to have an awesome Halloween this year, whether it is with family and/or friends.

For those who are over the age of 21 years and plan on indulging on the drinking specials, rest assured we can be your designated driver. We will get you to and from you Halloween destinations. We are fast and convenient. You can call us at (602) 639-3199 or Click Here to fill out our quick form to Get A Cab Now! Either method will benefit you on Halloween night. We offer the highest customer satisfaction and our drivers are professionally trained and committed to providing reliable, quick, and safe transportation.

So, if there is party you need to be at this Halloween, make sure to give Scottsdale Cab Guy a call. We can get you to your destination and we would love to see the creatures that will be out on Thursday.

Events Happening This Week!

Every 2 to 3 weeks, we try to inform the public of weekly events happening in Arizona. Although, it is technically still summer, many Fall Events are happening this month. For those in central Arizona, we are waiting for the high temperatures of 110 degrees Fahrenheit to drop to the lower and preferred cool temperatures that comes with the fall season. 

Thankfully, many of these events are either inside or in the evening time. This helps to stay cool while we welcome the fall.

What’s Happening This Week?

• September 7th: Salt River Hawaiian Mega Hula

+ Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM

+ Salt River Tubing & Recreation (480) 984-3305

   9200 North Bush Highway

    Mesa, Arizona

+ $17 includes Tube Rental & Shuttle (CASH ONLY)

• September 6-8th: Stand Up with Tom Green

+ Friday – 7:30 PM & 10 PM

+ Saturday – 7 PM & 10 PM

+ Sunday – 7 PM

+ Tickets are $22.00 (BUY THEM HERE)

+ Tempe Improv

    930 East University Drive

    Tempe, Arizona

+ Website

• September 7th: Magician Eric Giliam

+ Saturday at 2 PM & 7:30 PM

+ Tickets are $18.00 (BUY THEM HERE)

+ Higley Center for the Performing Arts

    4132 East Pecos Road

    Gilbert, Arizona

+ Website

There are many more events going on this weekend and in the month of September. Visit AZ Central for more details on events happening in Arizona!

Top Things To Do This Week: AZ Central

Just yesterday, AZCentral.com published their “Top 10 things to do this week in metro Phoenix“. Every week, they suggests the top things to do within the week which can include anything from events, concerts, art exhibits, to comedy shows, new movies, and more! In fact, if you love theatre, on Wednesday, August 21st through September, the Phoenix Theatre will be showing “Rent”, which is suggested for mature audiences.

If you are more of a comedy type of person, on Thursday and Friday, Christina Pazitsky will be in town at The Comedy Spot in Scottsdale. Another comedian, Tom Cotter, will be in town between August 23rd and 25th at the Stand Up Live event.

Are you into trying new things? There will be a “Prickly Pear Fest” on the 24th of August, which will encourage you to learn about prickly pear cactus in Superior.

Whatever the occasion, Get A Cab Now through Scottsdale Cab Guy and we can help you get to your destination for a fun and entertaining day, evening, or night.

Missed Your Vacation, Celebrate It Here!

The summer is a time to relax and take a vacation. Although, what happens if you didn’t save throughout the year for this summer vacation everyone else is taking?! Who says you can’t have a vacation here?! The summer is usually spent with family and friends, and if you can afford it, in a different state or country. For those who will be spending the remainder of the summer here, in AZ, may be down but you don’t have to be.

Scottsdale Cab Guy is a Taxi Service company that loves to offer the highest customer satisfaction in the east valley. In fact, we give you reasons to go out and have a good time. Today is National Tequila Day and many bars tonight will be offering deals on their Tequila’s and mixed drinks like, Margaritas.

If you head out tonight to go “bar hopping” and you do not have a Designated Driver, no need to worry.  Scottsdale Cab Guy will be happy to take you home if you will be taking advantage of this Tequila Day.

So, for all of the Arizonan’s that couldn’t take a vacation this summer, head out to Scottsdale and enjoy yourselves tonight, its summer and we are only one call away.

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Get A Cab Now via your mobile device, just visit http://www.scottsdalecabguy.com and fill in your information. It’s quick, easy, and so simple.

Expect High Temperatures

Summer has officially started last month and we are feeling it now more than ever. After looking up the weather forecast for Scottsdale, I felt compelled to write about our AZ heat. For those who are from Arizona, more specifically, in areas where it can get extremely hot like Phoenix, the heat is nothing new. Although, every summer, it feels as it is getting hotter and hotter with time.

As for those who are not originally from Arizona, good luck! 😉

Nonetheless, many of us still want to continue enjoying our summer and this AZ heat usually does not end the fun, if you are well prepared.

As always, make sure to drink plenty of water. As soon as you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated, so make sure to drink water, even if you do not feel thirsty.

Also, make sure to take breaks from heat exposure. If you are out and about, take a step out of the sun and into shaded areas. Let your body cool off and stay hydrated. Another crucial thing to consider is what you are wearing. Wear something that will allow your body to cool off and feel the breeze but do not let your skin show unprotected.

This means to make sure you wear sunblock, even if you are trying to tan. The AZ heat is no joke, but your fun activities can be. Make this summer worthwhile and stay safe by following these few but very important tips, and if you need a ride or hate walking in the heat, give Scottsdale Cab Guy a call and Get A Cab Now!!

We will take you where you need to be and out of the sun’s heat, all while having our A/C on, of course. 🙂

Upcoming Events in Scottsdale

There are many events that go on around us but many of us fail to get out and enjoy such things. Now that the weather is warming up, many are staying inside during the day and don’t leave until night fall. The weather at night is perfect for getting out of the house and doing some activities, such as going out to a sports game, going to a restaurant, or even late night movies at the drive in. There are many reasons to go out and enjoy the scenery of Arizona.

After visiting http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Events, I found a couple of events that may spark some interest in the Scottsdale community.

Sunday, Jun-16-2013

7:30 PM Summer Concert Series at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park begins May 5

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is the place to be for free concerts every Sunday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. beginning May 5 and running through July 7. Bring a blanket More…

Thursday, Jun-20-2013

7:00 PM Downtown ArtWalk

Cost: Free Contact: The Scottsdale Gallery Association, http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com Description: Thursday night ArtWalks, every Thursday night in Downtown Scottsdale from 7 to 9 p.m. Take a stroll along More…

We are available to help make these events happen for you, your friends, and loved ones. There are many more and if you do not have the ride, no need to worry. Scottsdale Cab Guy is here to provide the lift and get you where you want to go. Getting a cab is easy, you can go to Our Website and fill out our simple form or you can call us at (602) 639-3199 and we’ll call you when we’re outside!

Don’t ever let not having a vehicle or transportation stop you from enjoying this summer!