Join us this holiday First Friday for The incredibly fun and delicious “Bad Cactus Brass Band” a funky brass band with foot stompin’ jazzy New Orleans roots playing street beats drawing from second line, funk, jazz, soul and hip-hop. Performing from 7:30 to 8:30pm – DON’T miss them you will relish the experience. With over a dozen artists vending and this month’s foodie treat is El Cheesy Taco known for their quesabirria taco and a large variety of other taco options PLUS a large assortment of FLAVORFUL refreshing home-made aguas frescos.

ARTISTS RECEPTION: Friday, April 21, 7pm, Musical Performance at 8pm.

Oliverio Balcells is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice includes painting, music, murals, mosaic art, films, photography, being a teaching artist and a scholar of the ancient Mesoamerican cultures.

Come celebrate and enjoy a retrospective view through different expressions during his artistic career, including painting, music, mixed media and mosaic art.

Oliverio will interpret musical compositions of his own inspiration with varied styles ranging from pop – folk rock, electronic and classical guitar. We will also celebrate another year of the artist’s life together at this event.

Silver String Circus: Roll For Initiative
Tickets: $14 advance, $20 door, Doors open at 7pm Show at 8pm

Join Silver String Circus for a night of sideshow, magic, music, improv, and most importantly – DUNGEONS & DRAGONS! Grab those D20s and your favorite wizard robes, because this ragtag group of adventurers needs your help on a quest of magnificent proportions! This is a night of nerdy fun unlike any you’ve experienced before. You and your party will be wowed with a circus show full of grace and danger, serenaded by the voice of angelic bards, graced with house libations, and included in the story through improv games led by a professional Game Master – um – we mean host. Your incredible cast for the evening includes: –Vidanna, Asher Fang, Kendra Foti, Benny James, Hayl the Widow, and Rosie Thorne!

Don’t miss out on this unique experience for gaming and fantasy enthusiast of all ages! Tickets are limited so buy yours while they last!

30th Salon des Enfants
First Friday April 7 – Opening, 6-10pm

Phoenix Elementary School District’s Juried Youth Art Show & Sale. There will be approximately 300 juried pieces made by students in the 5th through 8th grades, representing 13 Schools, and 13 teachers. Art is displayed Salon-style, and sold right off the wall; including sculpture, ceramics, painting and photography. All art sold for $25 right off the wall, on a first come basis, replaced with yet another piece – with 100% going to the student artist.

One of the exhibit founders, John Avedisian (retired art teacher), says “the goal was to give students the experience and excitement of a real gallery setting, surrounded by parents, teachers, neighbors and civic leaders. The exhibit rewards months of effort developing positive self-expression.” For many it will be a first time seeing their art on display in a gallery. For others it will be the first time they’ve seen an art exhibit.

Second Friday, April 14 Artists Reception Free 5:00 – 7:00pm. Cookies and punch provided.
The public is invited to witness firsthand the enthusiasm and pride of downtown’s first Elementary School District’s colorful Art Departments and performance programs perseverance in the face of cutbacks in funding. A public presentation of the performing arts too with dance, drama and a school b

Desert Bloom Art Market
First Friday, April 7
Alwun House Art Park – 6-10pm FREE
Desert Bloom Art Market, April 7 Frist Friday -Alwun House’s Art Park transforms with dozens of art vendors offering unique one-of-kind jewelry, clothing, artworks and other crafts. Entertainment provided by a live DJ All Hail Pan performing and filling the air with an array of funky beats creating a lively ambience throughout the market. April’s foodie treats will be provided by Zydeco’s Louisiana Kitchen. Featuring some awesom Louisiana fare such as
Poboy’s, Gumbo, Seafood Platter, Red Beans & Rice, Dirty Rice, Jambalaya & More.

A Night of Misfit Films Fundraiser

April 1, 2023, 6:00pm doors open — Screen Times 7:15-9:15 — Filmmaker Panel: 9:20-9:45

Tickets $20 advance — $25 door

The evening will showcase 15 films of multiple genres all less than 15 minutes long, all from Arizona based filmmakers and producers. All filmmakers will be in attendance so you can meet and ask them questions about their films.. Refreshments, popcorn & refreshments available. Tickets are $20, this fundraiser is for ANOMFF 2023. So that they can bring you three perfect nights of fanatic Film Festival, food and drinks in November 2023.

Special Appearances:

• Local Filmmakers
• Local Poet Lara Garcia, founder Ink Stree Publishing (It’s National Poetry Month)
• Grand Canyon Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
• Master of Ceremonies: Marshall Shore, Arizona’s Hip Historian
• Raffles y mas!

Show goes on rain or shine.

Producers: Full Figure Production & Apoulit Production

Distribution Channels: We Film Festivals & FearCon Foundation

IGNiGHT: The Art of Burning Man
Saturday March 18, 12 Noon TO 11 PM
Tickets: $10 adults, Children free

Sponsored by AZ Burners, Roosevelt ArtWorks and Alwun House Foundation, IGNIGHT is an all-ages, interactive art experience and celebration of the 11 Principles of AZ Burners. Learn about this unique culture through:

• Dancing to local live DJs • Warming up to sizzling flame effects • Climbing on a mutant art car • Interacting with unique art pieces – or bring your own • Expressing yourself in your most radical outfit • And much much more!

If you’ve ever wondered what Burning Man is all about, join us on March 18th and get a little closer to the flame.

Grab your ticket now, and join us for an hour or all day and into the evening!
This is an all-ages event open to anyone interested in the art and culture of Burning Man. Please recognize the 11 Principles of AZ Burners while pARTicipating. What are the 11 Principles?

• Radical Inclusion • Gifting • Decommodification • Radical Self-reliance • Radical Self-expression • Communal Effort • Civic Responsibility • Leaving No Trace • Participation • Immediacy • Consent

IGNiGHT and the Art of Burning Man.
“IGNiGHT is unlike anything else,” says founder Kristin Wesley. “In 2019, we created a gallery opening spectacle. Since then, we’ve taken pARTicipants on an immersive safari of interactive art experiences, both virtually and physically, celebrating the 11 Principles of AZ Burners and showcasing the amazing work of Arizona’s burner artists!”

Burning Man, the annual gathering of 70,000 “burners” in the Black Rock Desert of northern Nevada, has gained increasing acceptance in the broader arts community and mainstream culture.

Arizona alone is home to more than 4,500 “Burners” who gather throughout the year to coordinate activities, volunteer opportunities, community outreach events and Arizona’s own version of the Burning Man event called Saguaro Man.

In 2018, the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC., punctuated the trend with its No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man exhibition.

“Burning Man has been an incubator for new experiential art forms that inspire viewer engagement and interaction,” said Scottsdale’s Katherine Thatcher, an independent art appraiser and consultant formerly of the Smithsonian and Sotheby’s London.

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Written by Eve Ensler, ©1994
Directed by Jeremie Bacpac Franko Co-Producers Diana Udy and Rosemarie Dombrowski

Saturday March 25, 2023

Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at door (if available)
Two Shows: Matinee Doors open at 1pm show starts at 2pm.

Evening Doors open at 6pm show starts at 7pm

Alwun House presents a rare production of this essential theatrical experience, The Vagina Monologues REDUX with never-yet-performed new segments, updated to reflect a heightened awareness of women’s issues in these times, as well as uncovering the silent burdens from years past.
The monologues will be presented by a diverse cast of readers. “The Vagina Monologues” is performed in more than 140 countries and translated into 49 languages. The 2023 production will be presented by a diverse cast of 20 readers, including women with a wide range of diverse cultures, ages and backgrounds. This is a two-show opportunity: matinee and evening.

The Vagina Monologues was written in 1994 by Eve Ensler, and was comprised of over 200 interviews she did with a cross-section of women. They talked about sex, relationships, their connection to their bodies and violence against women. More specifically, they spoke intimately about their vaginas.

In 2006, The New York Times called the play “Probably the most important piece of political theater of the last decade.” In 2018, The New York Times stated “No recent hour of theater has had a greater impact worldwide,” in an article “The Great Work Continues: The 25 Best American Plays Since ‘Angels in America.’”

“The Vagina Monologues” has been a transformative experience for ALL who come to see it. You must be 18 years or older to attend or be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The production will be without intermission. It is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Show goes on Rain or shine.

Doors open at 7pm show starts at 8:30pm

TICKETS: $17 advance, $25 door

Haus of Prowl returns to Alwun House with the most phabulous of a closing to the Exotic Art Show, just for you. When Haus of Prowl took the stage at our Monsters Ball, the audience was entranced by the live vocalists as the burlesque performers began twirling and casting their spells, enticing the crowd to beg for more. It was a truly theatrical burlesque show unlike what has ever graced the stages of Alwun House. Now, Haus of Prowl returns once more with their newest show, Sirens of Spring. As the title indicates, come fully prepared to surrender yourself to the haunting voices, alluring dancers, and soaring aerialists of Haus of Prowl. Help us welcome the light of spring – with a dark, spicy twist.

This is the last chance to view the Exotic Art Show. Food fetish folk will flip a fandango over the whipped cream filled Penis Waffles and Pussy Waffles, with various saucy toppings available. Dress for success. Fetish and cosplay attire welcome. Champagne & drink specials, including our daring guest sponsor Voodoo Ranger bringing kick-ass ales, and the ever-popular decadent Chocolate Orgasm are available at the Cash Bar. 21+ Show goes on rain or shine. No Refunds.

March Mercantile, Frist Friday at Alwun House’s Art Park transforms dozens of art vendors offering unique one-of-kind jewelry, clothing, artworks and other crafts. Entertainment provided by a live DJ Orbit Corbett performing and filling the air with an array of funky beats creating a lively ambience throughout the Mercantile Market. March’s foodie treats will be provided by El Cheesy Tacos. Delicious tacos and birria and an outstanding assortment of Agua Frescas beverages available: Cucumber Lime, Watermelon Pineapple, Pistahhio, Strawberry Cream, Horchata, and Crema de coco.  

Over in the historic Alwun House gallery and gardens, the Exotic Art Show will be available to view for free. It’s the 40^th anniversary of this daring exhibit extending into two floors of the historic house with over 60 artists and 140 artworks. An art exhibit for adults, under 18 not allowed without parent

Exhibit Viewing: $4 Tuesday-Friday, Noon -6pm

Exotic Art Show exhibit In it’s 40th it is the longest-running exhibit of erotic and exotic art in the country, showcasing over 60 local and regional visual artists exhibiting over 140 artworks in this infamously

THROW IT BACK – A Sideshow Soundtrack Of Time

Tickets: VIP-$25 General Admission-$20 — $25 at door (if available)

Doors Open at 8pm. Show starts at 9pm.

The Pain Proof Punks are back again to excite and fright with Sideshow, Burlesque, Drag, and more!! We have an incredible stage style event with seating in store! Together we will explore how music has changed from the 1500s to today!! We’ve managed to create an incredible mix of classical music and modern arts! We will test your boundaries and transport you to a world of the creepy and comedic, the beautiful and bizarre, and the gentle and grotesque. Alwun House is an outdoor limited seating venue! 21+ Show goes on rain or shine.

Poetic Romance: February 17, 2023

TICKETS: $10 advance. $15 at door. Advance ticket available soon.

Doors at 7 p.m. Performances at 8 p.m.

Alwun House is proud to present the 20th Anniversary of the Erotic Poetry & Music Festivus (EP&MF)! Featuring a broad range of scintillating, titillating, and intimate acts across two stages, the night will include comedians and storytellers, musical flights of fancy, vaudevillian variety acts, poetry and performance art.  

The Main Stage will feature a variety of acts and is co-hosted by the grandiloquent duo of thespian/theater director Ernesto Moncada and comedian/actor Matt Micheletti. The West Garden Stage will feature some of the valley’s best poets is hosted by Rosemarie Dombrowski, the inaugural Poet Laureate of Phoenix, 

Guests are also welcomed to view the 40th Exotic Art Show – the longest-running exhibit of erotic and exotic art in the country – showcasing local and regional visual artists whose work ranges from provocative to playful, sensual to uninhibited.  

PHANTASMAGORICAL Spectacular Opening: February 10, 2023

TICKETS: $30 advance. $40 at door.

Witness this 40^th anniversary of the most talked about outrageous art opening event of the years, one night of uninhibited immersive multi-sensory Valentine experience: eye-poppin’, heart-thumpin’ performances on two stages, a gallery full of erotic-exotic art, bondage, fire, burlesque, and bitchin’ bossa nova.

Opening Night’s Valentine Spectacular headline act is the crème of provocative cabaret burlesque acts: VaVaVoom Productions, the largest troupe of burlesque babes in the valley, sexy classic burlesque reimagined with contemporary kinks that may shock a few viewers. Bedouin Tribe tribal fusion dance, performs with fire and sword, finger cymbals and hypnotic shimming hips to live tribal drumming. DJ Reubot keeps the eclectic beats pumping on the Main Stage, while bossa nova and bondage fills the west garden stage with the band Moonlight Magic accompanying suspended shibari rope/bondage demonstrations by Zaphod near the penial fire pit. Inside, the gallery, walls are salon-style filled with the juried exhibit: Exotic Art Show, showcasing exotic/erotic artworks from dozens of artists from around the state.

Also to satiate your hungers, we have the Island Boyz Jerk Spot (food truck) available to get your fix of JERK (no entendre meant) chicken, beef or shrimp, rice & beans and Jamaican Pattys. Special Exotic Plate available for preorder: Jerk Chicken & Pork with two sides $16. Dress for success. Fetish and cosplay attire welcome. Champagne & drink specials, including our daring guest sponsor Voodoo Ranger bringing kick-ass ales, and the ever-popular decadent Chocolate Orgasm are available at the Cash Bar. Show goes on rain or shine. No Refunds.

PHANTASMAGORICAL Spectacular Opening: February 10, 2023

TICKETS: $30 advance. $40 at door.

Witness this 40^th anniversary of the most talked about outrageous art opening event of the years, one night of uninhibited immersive multi-sensory Valentine experience: eye-poppin’, heart-thumpin’ performances on two stages, a gallery full of erotic-exotic art, bondage, fire, burlesque, and bitchin’ bossa nova.

Opening Night’s Valentine Spectacular headline act is the crème of provocative cabaret burlesque acts: VaVaVoom Productions, the largest troupe of burlesque babes in the valley, sexy classic burlesque reimagined with contemporary kinks that may shock a few viewers. Bedouin Tribe tribal fusion dance, performs with fire and sword, finger cymbals and hypnotic shimming hips to live tribal drumming. DJ Reubot keeps the eclectic beats pumping on the Main Stage, while bossa nova and bondage fills the west garden stage with the band Moonlight Magic accompanying suspended shibari rope/bondage demonstrations by Zaphod near the penial fire pit. Inside, the gallery, walls are salon-style filled with the juried exhibit: Exotic Art Show, showcasing exotic/erotic artworks from dozens of artists from around the state.

Also to satiate your hungers, we have the Island Boyz Jerk Spot (food truck) available to get your fix of JERK (no entendre meant) chicken, beef or shrimp, rice & beans and Jamaican Pattys. Special Exotic Plate available for preorder: Jerk Chicken & Pork with two sides $16. Dress for success. Fetish and cosplay attire welcome. Champagne & drink specials, including our daring guest sponsor Voodoo Ranger bringing kick-ass ales, and the ever-popular decadent Chocolate Orgasm are available at the Cash Bar. Show goes on rain or shine. No Refunds.

First Friday: February 3, 2023 6-10pm

A prequel to the Alwun House Exotic Art Show, in the Art Park. We’re warming up the 2023 Super Bowl Valentines season this First Friday with a Kink. An Adult themed party, with over a dozen artists and vendors selling apropos themed art works, jewelry, ropes, whips, paddles, toys, fetish wear available plus adult beverages will be available. Live body painting and Shibari demonstrations with fine hand crafted soft ropes available. And, if you’re really bad, you may be able to get a spanking. Adult beverages will be available.

LIGHTHOUSE

First Friday: December 2 – First Friday January 6, 2023, LIGHTHOUSE, 6pm to 10pm

With gallery lights off, art emits light installed throughout gallery and into the gardens. Infused interactive light installations creating a transcendent aesthetic experience. Selected artists displaying imaginative integration of mediums, from functional to conceptual; light-boxes, lamps, art shrines, video, interactive light installation, neon, LED, fire, mixed media. If it glows, flickers, flashes, video, neon, shines in a darkened room.

FREE: Join us for December First Friday as the Art Park becomes an arts market filled with over two dozen art vendors offering unique one-of-kind jewelry, clothing, artworks and other crafts. October’s food trucks TBA. Artists interested in selling their wares at this event, click here to register.

A Night of Misfit Films Debuts at Alwun House

The Valley’s Best Party, Off The Beaten Path Film Festival, in its seventh year;

Tickets: https://filmfreeway.com/ANightOfMisfitFilms/tickets

Laugh out loud, cringe in horror, tear up or jump out of your seat and dance. Filmmakers and movie lovers alike will experience an unusual house party like no other during Thanksgiving Weekend. The indie film party A Night of Misfit Films – hosted by
filmmaker and actor Dineta Williams-Trigg – will be a three-day event Nov. 25-27. 2022.

One of three events under the “We Film Festival” umbrella, A Night of Misfit Films (ANOMF) is operated by Williams-Trigg and and Lebanese filmmaker L. Gauthier Raad. Together, they also co-produce/co-direct Lebanese Independent Film Festival, held in Beirut, and Fantasy Film
Festival, in Paris, France. On a mission to be independent at heart and global in soul, the filmmakers have made it possible for emerging artists to be showcased beyond their continent. International filmmakers will make their way to North America to participate in the festival, along with local filmmakers, thus allowing for an exciting cultural exchange of creativity. “In producing the programming for the festival, we wanted to include rare gems that don’t get much love in the film festival circuit. Often these films are rejected because they lack recognizable stars or deal with subject matter that’s either unknown, taboo or strange.”

ANOMF – in its seventh year – grew out a desire by Williams-Trigg to celebrate artistic talent, diversity in the Arizona film industry, artistic talent and to bring people together to have a good time. The aim of the festival is to create a safe space for true independent filmmakers that haven’t had the opportunity to have their work screened by audiences at other film festivals.

Misfit Films – which features an eclectic array of short indie films you won’t find anywhere else – doesn’t play it safe like most film festivals. It takes chances, and, therefore, has become one of the most unique and one-of-a-kind film festivals to experience in the Valley.

Tickets $15 advance, $20 door
Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm

THE MASKED CLOWN: Join your favorite performers of The GasLight Circus on a new swashbuckling comedy adventure! Featuring both old and new faces to the show, witness the amazing and astounding feats of slapstick and skill put on by the likes of Jero the Jester: The Clown Prince of Arizona, The Proprietor, Alynn the Clockwork Doll, Siggy, Loki, Tommo the Clown, and even more to be announced! See juggling, magic, dancing, singing, sword fighting, and everything in between at GLC’s last show of the year! It All begins when the doors open at 7:00pm, showtime at 8:00pm!