The Thread and Lash

Experience the rich cultural and historic past of the Salt River Community at Huhugam Ki Museum, the "house of the ancestors" in the Onk Akimel O'odham language. The adobe brick building houses a one-room exhibit gallery that showcases the traditional and contemporary life of the Onk Akimel O'odham and the Xalychidom Piipaash. The Huhugam Ki Museum is committed to preserving and collecting the community's culture through baskets, pottery, photographs, and artifacts. They invite visitors to learn about the heritage and participate in educating future generations of O'Odham and Piipaash. Come and discover the beauty of the history and culture at Huhugam Ki.

Join the fun at the Original Barbeque & Beer Festival in Chandler. This year's event promises to be bigger and better, with over 30 BBQ pit masters, an extensive selection of beer, spirits, and novelty food items, and a full day of great music, finger-licking good food, and family entertainment. In addition to the endless meal offerings and entertainment, there will be exciting activities such as Country Dance Lessons and Competitions, Axe Throwing, Yard Games, Mechanical Bulls, and BBQ Cooking Demonstrations. You can also cheer your favorite team on the giant screens at the massive March Madness Sports Bar and enjoy exclusive entertainment.

The Tempe Center for the Arts is a breathtaking venue that offers an extensive range of performing and visual arts experiences. Located by a picturesque lakeside, it provides a perfect setting for various events, including social gatherings, weddings, and business meetings. Equipped with a state-of-the-art 600-seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater, and a 3,500-square-foot gallery, the center is a haven for the arts. Childsplay, the Tempe Symphony Orchestra, the Tempe Community Chorus, Desert Dance, and the Arizona Wind Symphony are performing companies that call the TCA their home. Immerse yourself in the world of arts and culture at the Tempe Center for the Arts.