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"NO MASTERPIECE WAS EVER CREATED BY A LAZY ARTIST." -ANONYMOUS FUN HOME September 6th - 10th ASU Gammage The winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Fun Home is based on Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic memoir. This groundbreaking production introduces us to Alison at three different ages, revealing memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family that connect with her in surprising new ways. "Heart-gripping and cathartic, Fun Home occupies the place where we all grew up." (The New York Times). 2017 SEASON KICK-OFF September 8th 6:00 pM - 10:00 PM Mesa Arts Center An annual celebration of the upcoming season, this free, family-friendly festival will share the theme, The Good, The Bad and The Weird with five new exhibitions in the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, and will present live music, great foods, outdoor festival, great atmosphere and more!   CITY LIGHTS MOVIE NIGHT September 8th 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CityScape Phoenix On the second Friday of every month, guests are encouraged to bring their blankets and chairs to watch a feature film on the big screen at the outdoor movie theater in Patriots Park. More than 1,200 guests attend each of these free, family friendly events that include giveaways, special-themed contests and prizes. This month's movie is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.    ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS. SAN DIEGO PADRES September 8th 6:40 PM Chase Field MLB game between Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. Start time subject to change.  SECOND FRIDAY NIGHT OUT September 8th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Downtown Mesa Mesa downtown galleries and businesses have joined together to create an exciting, friendly and free way to spend a Friday evening. With a new theme every month, visitors can enjoy an art walk, dining, shopping, activities, entertainment, and fun every 2nd Friday of the month. This event is held on Main Street between Center and Country Club. The information booth located on Main and Macdonald has a map of the evening's activities and locations.   MOVIES IN THE DESERT: MOANA September 9th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM OdySea in the Dessert Movies in the Desert features an outdoor movie for families the second Saturday of every month. On Saturday, September 9th guests will enjoy a live screening of Moana beginning at 6:30pm under the stars. The ninety minute pre-movie entertainment show will begin at 5pm featuring a Moana meet and greet and photo opportunity; a Hawaiian dance performance; a learn to draw PUA activity, a Lei making station and a giveaway table with a prize wheel. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets while food and drinks will be available for purchase at the surrounding restaurants.   Source: Visit Phoenix D.I.Y. HIDE YOUR OUTDOOR EYESORES We all have those ugly eyesores in our yard. Trash cans, utility meters, AC units… you know, those “things” that your home can’t run without, but you wonder why no one has figured out a way to make them look better? Lucky for you, some creative folks in the blogging world agree, and have come up with these DIY ways to hide outdoor eyesores! So get ready for greater curb appeal, and hide the ugly! Source: DecoratingYourSmallSpace.com Photo: House-Pet Blog   CHECK THESE OUT

FRIDAY Partly Cloudy High: 100°F / 38°C Low: 80°F / 27°C SATURDAY Mostly Sunny High: 97°F / 36°C Low: 80°F / 27°C SUNDAY Sunny High: 105°F / 41°C Low: 83°F / 28°C IT Opens Friday Rated R MOVIE TIMES SCHOOL LIFE Opens Friday Limited Release MOVIE TIMES 9/11 Opens Friday Rated R MOVIE TIMES HOME AGAIN Opens Friday Rated PG-13 MOVIE TIMES

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Events 'Fun Home'  Thu. 09/07 - Sun. 09/10, times vary  ASU Gammage, Tempe  The winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Fun Home is based on Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic memoir.  more info   map     Gypsy  Fri. 09/08 - Sun. 09/10, times vary  Theater Works at Peoria  Center for the Performing Arts  One of the greatest  Broadway musicals of  all time, "Gypsy" and its phenomenal Overture is recognizable to all theatre fans. $38  more info   map  Sunny September Market  Fri. 09/08 & Sat. 09/09, times vary  Power Square  Mall, Mesa  A fun, indoor local shopping experience with over 60 local shops and other businesses.  more info    map       Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes  Fri. 09/08 - Sun. 09/10, times vary  Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix  Super hero action, thrills, and drama will soar, smash, and burst into the arena. $15-$150  more info    map  International Literacy Day with Buckaroo Buckeye  Fri. 09/08, 2pm  New World Learning Academy, Chandler  Join Kristin and her puppet Buckaroo for a special reading of "Buckaroo Buckeye - A Little Nut with Big Dreams."  more info    map  Great Choruses from Operas and Operettas: Arizona Cantilena Chorale  Fri. 09/08, 7pm  Mesa Community College at Red Mountain  Listen to the Choral as they perform choruses and selections from various grand operas. $8  more info    map  The Cosmonauts Sketch Comedy Show  Fri. 09/08 & Sat. 09/09, 7:30pm  The [SIC] Sense Theatre, Phoenix  Join the Cosmonauts as they address hard-hitting topics with bodaciously audacious live sketch comedy. $12  more info   map  Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night  Sat. 09/09, 4:30pm-7pm  Avondale Civic Center  Come share your art and meet other performers, or just come and listen. They welcome poets, musicians, dancers, comics, and anyone wishing to express themselves through art.  more info   map             Grandfamily Social  Sat. 09/09, 12:30pm-2:30pm  Glendale Public Library  This event for Grandparents and preschoolers features crafts, games, books, food, fun, and learning.  more info   map  Oil Pastel Drawing Class  Sat. 09/09, 10am  Gilbert Historical Museum  Have fun learning how to draw a cute little owl in oil pastels. $3-$5  more info    map  Desert Stages Theatre Star-Studded Sunday  Sun. 09/10, 11:30am-5pm  Desert Stages Theatre, Scottsdale  Star-Studded Sunday offers guests an opportunity to explore Desert Stages Theatre's new location, packaged with an exciting afternoon of activities. $100  more info   map                                  More To Do                                                            Fall Concert Series

Movies    In Theaters     Rated Home Again      PG-13 Rebel in the Rye               PG-13 IT          R New DVD Releases      Rated  Critics Say Raw     R Megan Leavey  PG-13 Paris Can Wait    PG      Pro Sports ARIZONA CARDINALS    @ Detroit Lions  09/10 @ 10:00am  Schedule ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS         vs Padres  09/08 @ 6:40pm  09/09 @ 5:10pm  09/10 @ 1:10pm  Schedule PHOENIX SOCCER      @ Co. Springs Switchbacks FC  09/09 @ 5:00pm  Schedule 2017 SPRINT CUP SERIES    Federated Auto Parts 400 09/09 @ 4:30pm  Richmond Raceway  FOX Sports Schedule GOLF TOUR      Next Week  Golf Network  Schedule SENIOR GOLF              Schedule College Sports ARIZONA WILDCATS       Football  vs Houston  09/09 @ 7:30pm  Women's Soccer  vs Florida Gulf Coast  09/08 @ 7:30pm  09/10 @ 3:00pm  vs Texas Tech  09/10 @ 6:00pm  Women's Volleyball  @ Florida A&M  09/08 @ 3:00pm  @ Florida State 09/09 @ 1:30pm ARIZONA SUN DEVILS     Football  vs San Diego State  09/09 @ 8:00pm  Women's Soccer  vs TexasTech  09/08 @ 4:30pm  vs Florida Gulf Coast  09/10 @ 3:00pm  Women's Volleyball  Northern AZ Tournament  vs Cal State Bakersfield  09/08 @ 10:00am vs Northern Arizona  09/08 @ 6:30pm vs Utah State  09/09 @ 10am Weather     (extended forecast)                      Friday   Partly Cloudy        103º/82º       Saturday      Chance of        T-Storm       102º/82º       Sunday      Chance of        T-Storm        103º/82º

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"WHAT SEEMS TO US AS BITTER TRIALS ARE OFTEN BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE." -OSCAR WILDE STEVE BYRNE August 17th - 19th Times Vary Tempe Improve In just a few short years, Steve Byrne has risen through the ranks of the comedy world to become one of the industry’s most innovative and sought-after performers. With his high-energy, physical style of comedy, Byrne has evolved throughout the years into an extremely versatile entertainer that delivers on a day-to-day basis. His hilarious standup has been seen on NBC’s The Tonight Show, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, CBS’s The Late Late Show and BET’s Comic View. DOWNTOWN CHANDLER ART  WALK August 18th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Historic Downtown Chandler The Downtown Chandler Art Walk is held on the third Friday of the month, year-round, from 6 to 10 p.m. Dozens of talented artists in a variety of media showcase their art along the sidewalks of Boston and San Marcos Streets. Live music in the park, free kids activities and free parking. A map can be printed from the website.   DEON COLE August 18th - 20th 7:30 PM  Stand Up Live Deon plays the hilarious co-worker Charlie, on ABC's hit comedy BLACK-ISH and can be seen as one of the lead roles in TBS's ANGIE TRIBECA created by Nancy and Steve Carell. Deon will also be seen in the feature film BARBERSHOP 3. He continues to be a featured guest correspondent on CONAN where he was also a two time Emmy Nominated writer. As a comedian for over 20 years, Deon has done standup on SHAQ's ALL STAR COMEDY JAM on SHOWTIME and has been featured on Kevin Hart's HART-BEAT TOUR, John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show, Laffapalooza, Def Comedy Jam and his own standup special on Comedy Central.   WEST SIDE STORY August 17th - 20th Times Vary Tempe Beach Park From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments.  NEW TIMES BEER OLYMPICS August 18th 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Tempe Marketplace Games and drinks have long gone hand-in-hand. With that in mind, New Times is proud to produce the 4th Annual Beer Olympics at Tempe Market Place. Enjoy an adult game night filled with your favorite yard and party games while sipping on your favorite Tito’s cocktail or an ice cold Bud Light.    THIRD SUNDAY POP-UP MARKET August 20th 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM DeSoto Central Market   Join DeSoto Central Market for Third Sunday Pop-Up Markets. The market will feature a collection of local jewlery, art, candle, food and homegood vendors and is a perfect place to pick up items for the home or gifts.  Source: Visit Phoenix EASY BARN DOOR PAINT & INSTALL Sliding barn doors are all the rage right now, but they also a great for those entrances that don't have a door, but really do need one. They're great for all styles of home, not only farmhouse. Take a look at how easy they are to do! Source: Home Depot CHECK IT OUT

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