1. Phoenix Art Museum
9.3
1625 N Central Ave (at E McDowell Rd.), Phoenix, AZ
Art Museum · 107 tips and reviews
Charlie Sweezey: Great place to go on a slow night. take your time and enjoy the amazing art. one night each week the general gallery is free to the public.
Whitney: Wonderful collection of art. My favorite is on the third floor, make sure to take your time in the center of the room or you might miss the entrance to this amazing installation.
Rainet Lewis: I have been here before to do class assignents. It's beautiful, spacious, & the art is very impressive! It has American, European, & Asian artwork. The musuem has scultures & swords too!
3. Heard Museum
8.7
2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Museum · 55 tips and reviews
asegay: A beautiful museum filled with wonderful Native American Arts & Craft through the histories. A lot of events happening every weekend. Also if you are a Native American, your admission is FREE!
Kevin Borchers: One of my favorite places to take visitors. The depth and breadth of Native American art, history, and culture on display is breathtaking.
Joyce Tokar: Wonderful collection of native American art. Good restaurant for a light lunch after touring the museum.
HISTORY: Each week, Scottsdale Gallery Association members host special exhibits - many with artist receptions - and join together for an informal come-and-go “open house” throughout the district.
Debra Savittieri: Cheeeziest Art exhibit/Art Walk,especially in the summer months. But, I go to Art Basel yearly.Scottsdale's Galleries don't put a lot of effort into making the art walk interesting enough.
Drew Pociask: If you're into art and want something to do on your Thursday night I suggest checking this out! Live music, great art and classy restaurants within walking distance.
7. FilmBar
9.0
815 N 2nd St (btwn Garfield St & McKinley St), Phoenix, AZ
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown Phoenix · 40 tips and reviews
Phoenix New Times: Not just a movie theater, but also an art house and a bar that features local artists on its walls, the unique watering hole hosts rare old films, cult classics, & current indie & foreign films. Read more.
Lindsay Walker: FilmBar is both an arts theater and bar, showing many local/amateur/independent films, which is huge for the local arts scene. The beer list is fantastic too - great for hardcore movie fans.
Jeffrey Lansing: Great little art house theater to see some indie little films.
ASU's Downtown Phoenix Campus: Don't miss the first First Friday art walk of the year, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
ASU's Downtown Phoenix Campus: Go RoRo! Every First Friday, you can explore edgy art around the downtown Phoenix neighborhoods.
Haleigh: Got to love RoRo! Especially on First Fridays. Art lovers paradise and will make you believe in Phoenix.
9. First Studio
9.0
631 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Art Gallery · Downtown Phoenix · 3 tips and reviews
Phoenix New Times: 2012 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best Wallace and Ladmo Mural, Best First Friday Hangout! Easy to spot, hosts killer shows, and always has a place or two to sit! Read more.
Deniz Sezer: Very inspiring studio, collective working area with lots of art.. you could even visit during working hours - weekdays :-)
♚©Ⅱ®∆§ ©✪∣∃∑∀∏♚™(#TJ): Nice relaxing food is superb...
10. Crescent Ballroom
9.1
308 N 2nd Ave (at W Van Buren St), Phoenix, AZ
Rock Club · Copper Square · 110 tips and reviews
Phoenix New Times: 2012 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best New Music Venue! Expect a "who's who" of indie tastemakers, folk troubadours and art rock icons live over a crystal-clear sound system. Read more.
Veanney Hurtado: Amazing venue for live music. This place is so intimate it will feel as if it is just you and the artist in the room. Perfect hangout for you and your friends.
_: Yummy burrito bowls and tacos to go with the drinks. The outdoor patio is a great place to chill. Different artist also come and play at this venue.
11. Barrio Café
8.7
2814 N 16th St (at Thomas Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 103 tips and reviews
Padraic Meehan: The Torta de Pollo y Jaiba is excellent. Great art for sale on the walls as well
Men's Health Mag: There's plenty of great Mexican food in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area, but this one wins thanks to its pork pibil and mole as well as its murals designed by local painters and graffiti artists.
Regan: Aesthetics are great here. Lovely murals, great Mexican art. Even the bathrooms are lovely.
12. Practical Art
8.0
5070 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Arts and Crafts Store · 11 tips and reviews
Brad P: This place rocks! Shop here and get beautiful art work from local artists.
Diane D'Angelo: Best place to buy cool gifts at great price points. All local artists. Warm, friendly staff.
Meg Herbert: If you're looking for the perfect + useable gift, visit the awesome women at PA! They offer you a cold beverage while you shop too :) also! Charity Pie Night + First Friday art exhibits!
13. Orpheum Theater
9.2
203 W Adams St (at 2nd Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Theater · Copper Square · 36 tips and reviews
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts: Designed by local architects Lescher & Mahoney, the Spanish Revival and Baroque architecture features intricate murals and molding to replicate an alfresco setting.
Jeffrey Lansing: Beautiful, great old theater to see performing arts....from music to comedy, plays to recitals....it's a Phoenix gem.
🌵Andrew Kolikoff🌵: By far the most beautiful theater in Phoenix,... and, the most historic. Breathtaking inside and out. Some of the best in entertainment is experienced here! Just come!
14. MADE art boutique
8.4
922 N 5th St (at Roosevelt St), Phoenix, AZ
Art Gallery · Downtown Phoenix · 7 tips and reviews
Phoenix New Times: Best of Phoenix Winner 2011: Best Shopping on Roosevelt Row. MADE sells the work of our very best local artists and crafters with wicked refrigerator magnets. Read more.
Sean Roeker: Best selection of eclectic and underground books and a nice selection of artist made items from local artists.
🌵Andrew Kolikoff🌵: Another surprising 5th Street (Roosevelt Row) gem. Grungy home turned warm, beautiful, hip boutique. Make sure you at least stop by on First Friday... Always something to see and experience.