Events & Activities

Special

Want to get in on the fun? We offer a rich and diverse schedule of activities that enrich and entertain. Scroll below for the latest, or check out some photos from previous events.

	Asian Film Series March 21 - May 16 7pm Join us this spring as the Asian Arts Council and the Center for Asian Studies at ASU present a selection of films highlighting contemporary Asian cinema. Films in this series include: ● March 21, 7pm - Lost in Beijing ● April 18, 7pm - Mumbai Diaries ● May 16, 7pm - Laskar Pelangi All films in this series are free and open to the public. The Asian Film Series is brought to you by the Asian Arts Council and the Center for Asian Studies at ASU. Presented by Asian Arts Council; Sponsored by Center for Asian Research at ASU
	Ab/Ex Film Series February 12 - May 20 1pm Abstract Expression has been called the most important art movement in America. It was the first specifically American movement to achieve worldwide influence and shifted the center of the western art world from Paris to New York City. Join us as we present a four-part film series that takes an in-depth look at the lives of some of the pioneers of the modern abstract expressionist art movement. Films in this series include: ● April 28th 1pm & May 20th 1pm - Rothko's Rooms. All films in this series are free and open to the public. The Ab/Ex Film Series is brought to you by Ellen and Howard C. Katz.
	National Theatre Live Series October 2 - May 27 2pm National Theatre Live performances are filmed live in high definition at the National Theatre in London. Phoenix Art Museum is the exclusive Phoenix-area venue for this thrilling series of great plays and performances. There's something for everyone: comedy, drama, Shakespeare, musicals and more! Performances in this series include: ● She Stoops To Conquer. Apr 22, 2pm. ● One Man, Two Guvnors. (Encore performance) Sun. June 10, 2pm. ● Frankenstein (Ver. 1) (Encore performance) Wed. June 13th, 7pm. ● Frankenstein (Ver. 2) (Encore performance) Sun. June 24th, 2pm. $15 Museum Members, Arizona Theatre subscribers and students with I.D.; $18 general admission. Presented in high definition and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. Select 4 or more National Theatre Live shows and receive $3 off per ticket! To receive this offer, tickets to 4 different National Theatre Live shows must be purchased within the same transaction. Look for the shows with the National Theatre Live logo when selecting your shows. For more details, select a NTL show's "More Information" button. Buy Tickets. Presented by Arizona Theatre Company
	This American Life June 1, 7pm June 3, 2pm WBEZ Chicago's hit radio show This American Life comes to select movie screens nationwide this May. Host Ira Glass and popular contributors present stories, plus things you could never do on the radio - including dance, animation, video and more. Captured live May 10 and broadcast from the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the event will feature stories by David Rakoff and Glynn Washington, a new short film by Mike Birbiglia, music by OK Go, comedy by Tig Notaro, and special surprise guests.* Don't miss the opportunity to experience radio brought to life as This American Life is simulcast to Phoenix Art Musuem. *Event participants are subject to change 2 chances to see the show! ● Friday June 1st - 7pm ● Sunday June 3rd - 2pm Tickets are $15 for Museum Members and students w/ ID and $18 for General Admission. Tickets available here!
	The Tempest July 29, 2pm The Tempest, starring Academy-Award Winner Christopher Plummer will be captured live in high-definition at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada this June for simulcast in July. "Christopher Plummer is quite simply one of the greatest actors of our time, both on stage and on screen. The opportunity to see him as Prospero in The Tempest - one of the greatest roles ever written and one he has longed to play - is nothing short of historic." - Des McAnuff, Artistic Director, Stratford Shakespeare Festival. The Tempest pits the desire for revenge against the demands of love and asks if man is capable of creating a brave new world. The story focuses on Prospero (Christopher Plummer), the banished Duke of Milan. Marooned on a distant island with his daughter, Miranda (Trish Lindström), Prospero has spent twelve years perfecting his magic arts. Now, with the help of the spirit Ariel (Julyana Soelistyo), he raises a storm at sea, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his dukedom. In addition to the 131 minute presentation of the theatrical play, the presentation will include a 20 minute Q&A with Christopher Plummer (also to be captured live). Watch trailer here. Cost: $15 Museum Members, students with ID; $18 general admission. Presented in high definition and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. Runtime: approx 155 minutes. Multi-ticket packages are also available! Tickets available soon.
	The pARTy November 3, 6:30pm Thank you to The pARTy 2011 Steering Committee and Table Hosts for a fantastic 'Neon' evening. View The Journal to The pARTy 2011. Save the date! The pARTy returns November 3, 2012. For more information, click here.