Things to do in Chandler

DEC11FriFriday, December 11174 events · Evening

1. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

   AI in AZ with Julia McCoy

   Scottsdale Country Club East

   Classes & Talks

2. 7 p.m.

   Cactus Canyon Girls Varsity Basketball @ Corona del Sol

   Corona del Sol HS

   Sports

3. 5 p.m.8 p.m.

   Food Truck: Mestila

   Bone Haus Brewing

   Food & Drink

4. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

   Hallmark Movie Cookie Class

   ABC Cake Decorating Supplies$65.87

   Food & Drink

5. 5 p.m.8 p.m.

   Holiday Night Market

   The EsplanadeFree

   Festivals & Holidays

6. 5 p.m.

   Home For The Holidays

   Barleens Dinner Show

7. 5 p.m.9:30 p.m.

   Home for the Holidays 2026-2027

   Barleens Dinner Show$0+

8. 5 p.m.9:30 p.m.

   Las Noches de las Luminarias

   Desert Botanical Garden$0+

   Festivals & Holidays

9. 5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

   Outlaw Distillery Tour & Tasting

   2125 E 5th St suite 102$25

   Food & Drink

10. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Paint & Sip Navideño

    A to Z Training Center$30

    Classes & Talks

11. 7 p.m.

    Rock Canyon Girls Varsity Basketball @ Mesquite

    Mesquite HS

    Sports

12. 5 p.m.

    Sunset Market

    26 N Macdonald

13. 5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    🎄 Brits & Co. – December Social at The Wilderness (Downtown Phoenix)

    Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. - DTPHX

14. 5:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    6th Annual Holiday Party

    Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library

    Festivals & Holidays

15. 5:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    A Night in Bethlehem

    Fellowship Room – St. Luke Lutheran ChurchFamily

    Community

16. 5:30 p.m.11 p.m.

    Centennial vs Desert Mountain

    Desert Mountain High School Parking Lot$5+

    Sports

17. 5:30 p.m.10:45 p.m.

    Friday Night Strategy Games!

    Barro's Pizza

    Nightlife

18. 5:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Holiday Dinner Dance

    Chandler Community Center

    Festivals & Holidays

19. 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Neon Night Goat & Alpaca Yoga 12/11/2026 5:30 PM 🌙

    Welcome Home Ranch – Goat Yoga$18Family

    Health & Wellness

20. 5:30 p.m.11 p.m.

    North vs McClintock

    McClintock High School$5+

    Sports

21. 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Obedience 2 CGC w/ Marc

    Pet Supplies Plus Phoenix - 32nd & Shea

22. 5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Riparian After Dark 2026

    Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch$5.39+

    Festivals & Holidays

23. 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Sylvia LaVonnte 1st Show 5:30-6:30

    757 E Chandler Blvd

24. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Williams Field Black Hawks vs Marana Tigers

    Williams Field High School$5+

    Sports

25. 5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Winter Hat Burn & Painting Workshop

    Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center

    Classes & Talks

26. 5:45 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Youth Revival #2

    Equip ChurchFree

    Community

27. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    12.11.26 Trivia Night

    Encore at Eastmark HOA$5

    Nightlife

28. 6 p.m.

    ALA - Gilbert North Girls Varsity Soccer @ St. Mary's

    Monterey Park

    Sports

29. 6 p.m.

    ALA - West Foothills Girls Varsity Soccer @ Crismon

    Crismon Stadium

    Sports

30. 6 p.m.

    Arizona Lutheran Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Scottsdale Christian Academy

    Scottsdale Christian Academy - Official school sponsored

    Sports

31. 6 p.m.7:15 p.m.

    Art 360: Sip n’ Paint…Auroras Over Arctic

    CREATE at Arizona Science Center$45

    Also at 7:45 p.m.

    Classes & Talks

32. 6 p.m.

    Cactus Shadows Boys Varsity Soccer @ Desert Sunrise

    Desert Sunrise High School

    Sports

33. 6 p.m.

    Cibola Boys Varsity Soccer @ Maricopa

    Maricopa High School

    Sports

34. 6 p.m.

    Coronado Boys Varsity Soccer @ Combs

    Combs High School

    Sports

35. 6 p.m.

    Cortez Boys Varsity Soccer @ Washington

    Washington High School

    Sports

36. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    DJ Blakeblizzy at The Canal Club Bar at The Scott Resort & Spa

    The Canal Club Bar at The Scott Resort & SpaFree

    Music

37. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Galveston 2nd Christmas Party

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsFreeFamily

    Also at 6 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays

38. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Harvest Fest : Live Music in Queen Creek Arizona featuring Ashalia Velasco at Queen Creek Olive Mill

    Queen Creek Olive MillFree

    Music

39. 6 p.m.

    Highland Prep West Boys Varsity Soccer @ Madison Highland Prep

    Madison Highland Prep

    Sports

40. 6 p.m.

    Legend Boys Varsity Basketball @ St. Mary's

    St. Mary's Catholic High School

    Sports

41. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Live Music in Chandler Arizona featuring Jourdan Rolland at Rebel & Rogue

    Rebel & RogueFree

    Music

42. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Live Music in Downtown Phoenix Arizona featuring Miles V. at Barrel & Bushel at Hyatt Regency Phoenix

    Hyatt Regency Downtown PhoenixFree

    Music

43. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Live Music in Paradise Valley Arizona featuring Blue Pond at Salt & Sol at Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas

    Salt & Sol at Hilton Scottsdale Resort & VillasFree

    Music

44. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Menlo Park Ward Christmas Dinner

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsFree

    Festivals & Holidays

45. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Pearl Ridge

    Fatso's Pizza

46. 6 p.m.10:30 p.m.

    Pickle N' Chill Friday Night Pickleball at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale

    Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch$20

    Sports

47. 6 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Polar Express (+ Adult ) - Friday

    Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center

48. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    Rhythm Room Christmas Celebration with Alibi!

    Rythm Room

    Festivals & Holidays

49. 6 p.m.

    Sierra Linda Boys Varsity Soccer @ Chaparral

    Chaparral High School SUSD

    Sports

50. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    Spotlight Follies

    Higley Center For The Performing Arts$5+

51. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    Tennis N' Chill Friday Night Tennis at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale

    7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd$10

    Sports

52. 6 p.m.

    World of Illumination - Reindeer Road

    Tempe Diablo Stadium

53. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Vibe @ Latha - Kaaptivate

    Latha Restaurant and Bar

    Music

54. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Annie

    Chandler Youth Theatre$17.50Family

    Theater & Dance

55. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Book Club: White Elephant Exchange + Read from your TBR!

    Mellow Mushroom Mesa

    Arts & Culture

56. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Candlelight Concert: Bach to Beatles

    First UMC of Mesa Sanctuary

    Music

57. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Christmas Service

    The Franciscan Renewal Center

    Festivals & Holidays

58. 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Friday Farm Flow Yoga with Debbie Popiel

    Hunkapi Farms$28.52

    Health & Wellness

59. 6:30 p.m.11 p.m.

    GoFast Friday Night Drags (Dragstrip)

    Firebird Motorsports Park

60. 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    In-Person Class: Classic Handmade Pasta (Phoenix)

    Graduate by Hilton Tempe$64.80

    Food & Drink

61. 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Kids Night Out |Cookie Decorating| Ages 5-12 | December 11th

    Scottsdale GymnasticsFamily

    Family & Kids

62. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Live Drive-Thru Nativity - Free Family Christmas Event

    Barney ParkFree

    Festivals & Holidays

63. 6:30 p.m.

    Mystery in the Museum @SMoCA

    Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA)

    Arts & Culture

64. 6:30 p.m.11 p.m.

    THE FORMAT Unplugged (Night 2)

    The Underground at Nile Theater - MesaFamily

    Theater & Dance

65. 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    The Nutcracker Ballet Workshop Recital

    Holy Spirit Catholic ChurchFree

    Classes & Talks

66. 7 p.m.

    3rd Annual Taylor Swift Birthday Bash

    Thunderbird Lounge

67. 7 p.m.8:45 p.m.

    A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail 2026

    Valley Youth Theatre$28.50+

    Festivals & Holidays

68. 7 p.m.

    Academies of South Mountain Boys Varsity Basketball @ Alhambra

    Alhambra High School - Phoenix, AZ

    Sports

69. 7 p.m.11 p.m.

    ALA - Anthem South vs San Tan Foothills

    San Tan Foothills High School$5+

    Sports

70. 7 p.m.

    Alhambra Girls Varsity Basketball @ Academies of South Mountain

    South Mountain High School

    Sports

71. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Annie Jr.

    Stagebrush Theatre

72. 7 p.m.

    Arizona College Prep Boys Varsity Basketball @ Chandler

    BASIS - Chandler High School

    Sports

73. 7 p.m.

    Ballet Arizona - The Nutcracker

    Phoenix Symphony Hall$84+

    Theater & Dance

74. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    Big Ballers: Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Phoenix

    Restaurant of the Week$108.55+

    Business & Networking

75. 7 p.m.

    Camelback Boys Varsity Basketball @ Skyline

    Skyline Aquatics Center

    Sports

76. 7 p.m.

    Centennial Girls Varsity Basketball @ Desert Mountain

    Desert Mountain High School Parking Lot

    Sports

77. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Central Phoenix Screamix Ghost Tour

    Chase Tower$49.87

    Tours & Attractions

78. 7 p.m.

    Chatfield Boys Varsity Basketball @ Chaparral

    Chaparral Theatre (Chaparral High School)

    Sports

79. 7 p.m.

    Claus & Effect: An Elf Union Reunion

    Stage West at Herberger Theater Center$29.70

    Theater & Dance

80. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    Cocktails for Creatives: Phoenix | Film + Music Industry Monthly Mingle

    Bar of the Week$17.85

    Arts & Culture

81. 7 p.m.

    Corona del Sol Boys Varsity Basketball @ Cactus Canyon

    Cactus Canyon High School

    Sports

82. 7 p.m.

    Dan LaMorte

    Comedy Garden at Mic Drop Mania$80+

    Also at 9:30 p.m.

    Comedy

83. 7 p.m.11 p.m.

    Dec 11th Dukes Roadhouse 7-11

    Duke's Roadhouse

84. 7 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    December 11th at 7:00 PM: Jim Martinez - A Charlie Brown Christmas

    The Nash$51

    Festivals & Holidays

85. 7 p.m.

    desert bloom w/ Julian Gray x Ward Andrews

    Skysill Rooftop Lounge - The Westin Tempe$18

86. 7 p.m.

    Desert Edge Girls Varsity Basketball @ Fairfax

    Betty H Fairfax High School

    Sports

87. 7 p.m.

    Desert View Boys Varsity Basketball @ Metro Tech

    Metro Tech High School

    Sports

88. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Scottsdale (Giving Back Edition)

    Restaurant of the Week$55.20

    Business & Networking

89. 7 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Drunk Christmas Carol: A Boozy Holiday Comedy

    Drunk Shakespeare ( The Rose Theatre), 455 N 3rd St Suite 1010// 85004$49+

    Also at 9 p.m.

    Comedy

90. 7 p.m.

    Drunk Shakespeare - A Drunk Christmas Carol

    Drunk Shakespeare ( The Rose Theatre), 455 N 3rd St Suite 1010// 85004$106+

    Also at 9 p.m.

    Theater & Dance

91. 7 p.m.

    Earlybirds Club

    Marquee Theatre$47

    Music

92. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    East Coast Swing

    Moonlight Dance Company

93. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    Foodies + New Friends: Phoenix (Friday Edition)

    Restaurant of the Week$23.18

    Community

94. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    Foodies + New Friends: Phoenix | FEMALE DUOS (Giving Back Edition)

    Restaurant of the Week$32.90+

    Community

95. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    Friday Night Karaoke

    American Legion Post 138

    Nightlife

96. 7 p.m.11 p.m.

    Holiday Lights Bike Ride

    Royale Kitchen + Cocktails (formerly YUMBAR) @ The Royale

    Festivals & Holidays

97. 7 p.m.

    Horizon Honors Boys Varsity Basketball @ Seton Catholic

    Chandler Prep Academy

    Sports

98. 7 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    JPs Comedy Club presents- CARLOS RODRIGUEZ!!!

    JPs Comedy Club- Gilbert Comedy Club$10

    Also at 9 p.m.

    Comedy

99. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    Lindsey Vogt at ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho

    ZuZu at Hotel Valley HoFree

    Music

100. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

     Live Music in Old Town Scottsdale Arizona featuring Casey Ryan at BLVD Kitchen and Bar at Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town

     BLVD Kitchen and Bar at Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old TownFree

     Music

101. 7 p.m.8 p.m.

     Mainstage Improv Comedy Show - Every Saturday at 7:00 pm!

     The Bridge Improv Theater$15

     Comedy

102. 7 p.m.

     Marana Girls Varsity Basketball @ Williams Field

     Williams Field High School

     Sports

103. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     Maricopa Skateboard Club

     Copper Sky Regional ParkFreeFamily

     Community

104. 7 p.m.

     Maryvale Prep Boys Varsity Soccer @ San Tan Charter

     San Tan Charter High School

     Sports

105. 7 p.m.9:30 p.m.

     Matt Friend

     Jessimae Peluso - Tempe Improv

     Comedy

106. 7 p.m.

     McClintock Boys Varsity Basketball @ North

     North High School Drama

     Sports

107. 7 p.m.

     Mesquite Boys Varsity Basketball @ Gilbert

     Gilbert High School Student Parking Lot

     Sports

108. 7 p.m.

     Mountain Pointe Girls Varsity Basketball @ Maricopa

     Maricopa High School

     Sports

109. 7 p.m.

     Mountain View Girls Varsity Basketball @ Basha

     Basha High School

     Sports

110. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     Nick Proch at J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician

     The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection ResoFree

     Music

111. 7 p.m.

     North Girls Varsity Basketball @ McClintock

     McClintock High School

     Sports

112. 7 p.m.

     Nothing but R&B

     Stadium Sports Bar & Lounge

     Also at 7 p.m.

     Music

113. 7 p.m.11 p.m.

     Parkview Tap House

     Parkview Tap House

114. 7 p.m.

     Pete Holmes

     StandUp Live$127+

     Also at 9:45 p.m.

     Comedy

115. 7 p.m.

     Phoenix Theatre - Mary Poppins

     The Phoenix Theatre Company - Stephenson Theatre

     Theater & Dance

116. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

     Puffs: One Act for Young Wizards

     ALA - Mesa North High School$12+

     Theater & Dance

117. 9 p.m.

     Rock Canyon (CO) vs Mesquite

     Mesquite HS$5+

     Sports

118. 7 p.m.8 p.m.

     Salsa Intermediate Level 3

     Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place - Dance Room

119. 7 p.m.

     Sam Barber - The American Route Tour

     Arizona Financial Theatre - Phoenix, AZ

     Music

120. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

     Single Awareness Dinner Monthly: Phoenix (40’s edition)

     Restaurant of the Week$23

     Community

121. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

     Single Awareness Dinner Monthly: Phoenix (60’s edition)

     Restaurant of the Week$23

     Community

122. 7 p.m.

     Skyline Girls Varsity Basketball @ Camelback

     Camelback High School

     Sports

123. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     Sun Devil Hockey v Western Michigan University

     ASU Mullett Arena

     Sports

124. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     Tarot Fridays with Rebecca Lacroix

     1522 West Encanto BoulevardFree

     Community

125. 7 p.m.

     Taylor Swift Quiz Vol. 1 at Thunderbird Lounge

     Thunderbird Lounge

126. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     The Celebration of Christmas

     Dream City Church - Phoenix$16.38+

     Festivals & Holidays

127. 7 p.m.8 p.m.

     VCS High School Music Program Presents Christmas Joy '26

     Valley Christian Tempe Campus, Auditorium$6.11+

     Arts & Culture

128. 7 p.m.

     Westwood Boys Varsity Basketball @ Mesa

     Mesa High School

     Sports

129. 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

     A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL At Fountain Hills Theater

     Fountain Hills Theater 11445 N Saguaro Blvd

     Theater & Dance

130. 7:30 p.m.

     Arizona Lutheran Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Scottsdale Christian Academy

     Scottsdale Christian Academy - Official school sponsored

     Sports

131. 7:30 p.m.

     Dirty Yachtin' Scoundrels

     The Crescent Ballroom

132. 7:30 p.m.

     Dirty Yachtin' Scoundrels

     The Crescent Ballroom Outdoors - Phoenix

     Music

133. 7:30 p.m.

     Dog 'n' Butterfly

     The Showroom at Casino Arizona

     Outdoors

134. 7:30 p.m.

     Dog N Butterfly

     The Showroom at Casino Arizona

     Outdoors

135. 7:30 p.m.

     Dog N' Butterfly - Ultimate Heart Tribute

     The Showroom

     Music

136. 7:30 p.m.9:45 p.m.

     Handel’s Messiah

     Mesa Arts Center (Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater)

     Music

137. 7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

     Sylvia LaVonnte 2nd Show 7:30-8:30

     757 E Chandler Blvd

138. 7:30 p.m.

     THE FORMAT (Unplugged)

     The Underground at Nile Theater - Mesa

     Music

139. 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

     The Nutcracker

     Phoenix Symphony Hall$40

     Theater & Dance

140. 7:30 p.m.

     Voctave | It Feels Like Christmas

     7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZFamily

     Festivals & Holidays

141. 8 p.m.

     AbbaFab

     Gila River Resorts and Casinos - Vee Quiva$168+

     Music

142. 8 p.m.10 p.m.

     Alex Baisch, James Brown Jr. at The Tavern at The Phoenician

     The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection ResoFree

     Music

143. 8 p.m.11:30 p.m.

     Alma MC – OG – White Elephant Gift Exchange

     ALMA MC – Original Chapter

144. 8 p.m.

     Don Williams

     Rythm Room

145. 8 p.m.

     Friday Tarot Readings W/Keanna

     Valley Bar

146. 8 p.m.

     Gipsy Kings

     The Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino

     Music

147. 8 p.m.

     Gipsy Kings ft. Nicolas Reyes

     Gila River Upper Deck Bar$118+

     Music

148. 8 p.m.11 p.m.

     Glade Wilson at Thirsty Camel at The Phoenician

     The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection ResoFree

     Music

149. 8 p.m.

     HellaVersus Pony: Rave

     YZ' Karaoke Cafe (酒厂KTV)$7.50+

     Music

150. 8 p.m.10 p.m.

     Images In Motion 2026

     SCC Performing Arts CenterFree

     Arts & Culture

151. 8 p.m.

     Live Music in Downtown Chandler Arizona featuring Jake Greider Band at The Perch

     The Perch Pub & BreweryFree

     Music

152. 8 p.m.

     Lonestar

     We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort & Conference Center

     Music

153. 8 p.m.

     Nicolas Reyes

     Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass - Complex

     Music

154. 8 p.m.

     Psychobilly Rodeo

     Rusty Spur Saloon

155. 8 p.m.

     SantaCon Bar Crawl — Scottsdale | December 11 & 12, 2026

     Scottsdale — Self-Guided SantaCon (No Check-In)$13.48

     Food & Drink

156. 8 p.m.

     Taken By Tides

     The Rosetta Room$134+

     Music

157. 8 p.m.10 p.m.

     The Vibe | After Hours: Anything Goes

     Cook & Craft (Shea Blvd.)Free

     Music

158. 8 p.m.

     ZULAN (18+)

     The Van Buren

     Music

159. 8:30 p.m.10 p.m.

     Last Friday Live presented by THE STUFFMAKERS

     The Bridge Improv TheaterFree

     Comedy

160. 8:30 p.m.10 p.m.

     Last Friday Live! (comedy show + ugly sweater contest)

     The Boho Space$23.18

     Comedy

161. 9 p.m.

     A Drunk Christmas Carol - Phoenix

     The Rose Theatre$166+

     Theater & Dance

162. 9 p.m.11:30 p.m.

     December 11th at 9:00 PM: Jim Martinez - A Charlie Brown Christmas

     The Nash$47+

     Festivals & Holidays

163. 9 p.m.

     Graveshift

     Walter Studios - Complex

164. 9 p.m.

     HAMRO

     Sunbar Patio at Sunbar Tempe

     Music

165. 9 p.m.11 p.m.

     Phoenix Online Speed Dating (56+ age group)

     Phoenix Online Event

     Community

166. 9 p.m.

     Ragie Ban

     Walter Where House - Phoenix

167. 9 p.m.

     Thunder Funk!: a Night of Funk, Soul, & Disco!

     Thunderbird Lounge

168. 9 p.m.10 p.m.

     Trivia Night

     Scottsdale

     Nightlife

169. 9 p.m.

     TUMBAO Fridays at Mijanas

     Mijana Grill Az

170. 10 p.m.

     Codd Dubz

     Outdoors At 9th & Jackson

     Music

171. 10 p.m.

     El Pikoteo

     Club Contact$17

     Music

172. 10 p.m.

     Infekt

     9th & Jackson

173. 10 p.m.

     Robertitx

     Club Contact