Live Performances & Art Exhibits In Phoenix

January 25, 2025, 8pm  

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The Pain Proof Punks are back again to excite and fright with Sideshow, Burlesque, Drag, and more!! SATANIC PANIC is a devilish & delicious freakshow event featuring Burlesque, Drag , & Sideshow acts. Join us as we delve into a frightfully fun evening of devious story telling with a dose of dark humor!

We will incorporate such acts as Fire Swords, Bloodbaths, Rope Suspension, Human Pincushion, and many more! This is an outdoor stage style event with seating and vendors! We will test your boundaries and transport you to a world of the creepy and comedic, the beautiful and bizarre!  Bring your dollar bills and your taste for the strange!

Performers: Britni Bloodshed, Rusty The Clown, Batty Von Brat, Charli Ropes, Ennis F.W., Eve Star, Katara, Irene Silver, Phoebe Phobia

Doors open: 8pm – Show starts: 9pm

TICKETS:  GA: $20  VIP: $25 (reserved front rows of seating)

Day of Show tickets $25 if available

Produced by The Pain Proof Punks, Rusty The Clown & Britni Bloodshed

February 7, 2025, 6-10pm  

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A First Friday for Adults

Get ready for a tantalizing night that’s equal parts playful, provocative, and packed with surprises! This Valentine’s season, spice up your First Friday plans with a one-of-a-kind pop-up arts market and adult-themed costume party. 💋 Valentines Shopping with a Twist. Find the perfect gift for your Valentine—or yourself! —as you browse a vibrant marketplace featuring: Handcrafted erotic toys, paddles, whips, and floggers – stunning explicit art alongside unique jewelry and specialized accessories all made by talented local artisans. 🎶 Seting the Mood DJ Alice Valkyrie will keep the energy pulsing with sexy beats to match the sultry atmosphere. 🎨 Live Performances Immerse yourself in the artistry with: Body painting: Watch live masterpieces come to life on the human canvas – Shibari demonstrations: Experience the beauty of rope art with hand-crafted, soft ropes which are also available for purchase. And Madame C will crack her whips from above. Indulge Your Cravings savor the cheeky delights of penis and pussy-shaped waffles, or dive into Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ’s mouthwatering menu. Plus, sip on wickedly delicious brews with Voodoo Ranger’s adult ales, wines and love potions. Come Dressed to Impress because this isn’t your average costume party! Don your best Valentine’s or fetish-inspired attire and let your imagination run wild. Join us for a night where art meets desire, costumes spark creativity, and community comes together to celebrate love in all its playful forms. Don’t miss First Friday with a Kink—it’s sure to be the naughtiest Valentines Market in town!

21+ – Rain or Shine

February 14 – March 14, 2025

Exhibit dates: February 14 – March 14, 2025
Opening reception: February 14, more info TBA

As the crown jewel of unconventional art experiences, the Exotic Art Show has earned its reputation as a daring spectacle that captivates the senses. Now in its 41st year, it stands as the country’s longest-running exhibit of erotic and exotic art. Showcasing over 40 local and regional visual artists in this infamously provocative, playful, sensual or audacious, uninhibited passions that push the envelope.

This mesmerizing exhibit is not only a feast for the eyes but also a vital fundraiser for Phoenix’s Alwun House, contributing to the flourishing arts and cultural scene of the community. Every brushstroke, every sculpture, and every piece of art on display is a testament to the power of creativity to inspire, challenge, and elevate.

The Exotic Art Show is a special fundraiser for Phoenix’s original Alwun House nonprofit arts organization, since 1971. Like a provocative ballet, it has become Alwun House’s equivalent of the “Nutcracker,” enchanting audiences and benefiting our community nonprofit arts & cultural center. More info TBA. $4 Viewing Tuesday through Friday Noon to 6pm. (starting Feb 18).

Friday, February 14, 2025, 6-Midnight  

The Ultimate Valentine’s Art & Performance Spectacular

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Join us on Valentine’s Day for an unforgettable evening of allure and artistry at our 42^nd annual Exotic Art Show and opening night gala. Featuring sultry performances, provocative acts, exotic art by local artists, and tantalizing surprises, this event celebrates passion, creativity, and the power of love in its most daring forms. Immerse yourself in a night of bold expressions and exquisite entertainment, all in support of our mission to champion the arts and nurture creativity in our community.

Opening Night Gala starts with Mayamagination Presenting Mystique of The Night: The valley’s hottest belly dance troupe dazzles with a mesmerizing blend of authentic and contemporary belly dance, shimmering on stage and among the crowd. Next up is Sarah Stiener: She brings the laughs with her blue, raunchy stand-up comedy. Femme Domm Fatale: Our show-stopping headliners coming in from LA, performing daring provocative, fetish-inspired burlesque acts that promise to titillate, and amaze. DJ Reubot: Keeps the beats eclectic and the energy electric in the main theatre while Max Beckman’s Not Just for Lovers Jazz Quartet: Sets the mood in the Chill Lounge with smooth, sensuous jazz accompanying live shibari rope/bondage demonstrations by the fire pit.

Inside the gallery, our Exotic Art Show features erotic and exotic works by talented artists from across the state. Downstairs, the underground art scene comes alive with flamboyant body painter Brandon McGill, who will create a stunning body art masterpiece before your eyes. Do we have culinary delights for you? Indulge yourself in playful and delicious creations like cream-filled Penis Waffles and Pussy Waffles, topped with an array of saucy options. Savor Marky B’s gourmet sandwiches, crafted to satiate your taste buds.

Enjoy champagne and drink specials, including craft ales from our daring guest sponsor Voodoo Ranger, and the decadent Chocolate Orgasm cocktail at the cash bar. Dress for success —fetish and cosplay attire are highly encouraged. 21+ Only. Rain or shine, the show goes on! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event that’s guaranteed to make your Valentine’s Day unforgettable.

Friday, February 21, 2025, 7pm  

The Ultimate Valentine’s Art & Performance Spectacular

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS: $10 advance, $15 door

Step into a realm of uninhibited artistry and tantalizing expression as Alwun House presents the 22nd Erotic Poetry & Music Festivus – an unforgettable evening where passion meets performance. Across two electrifying stages, prepare to be captivated by a dynamic mix of comedians, storytellers, musical flights of fancy, vaudevillian wonders, poetry, and provocative performance art.

On the Main Stage, a dazzling array of acts will take center stage, guided by the magnetic chemistry of poet/essayist Calliope Green and comedian/actor Matt Micheletti. Their charm and wit set the tone for a night where boundaries dissolve, and creativity reigns supreme.

In the serene ambiance of the Chill Lounge, Rosemarie Dombrowski, Phoenix’s first Poet Laureate, leads a showcase of the valley’s most eloquent poets, their words weaving tales of intimacy, beauty, and boldness under the open sky.

Don’t miss the 42nd Exotic Art Show, the nation’s longest-running exhibition of erotic and exotic art. From sultry and sensual to daring and playful, this extraordinary collection features the talents of local and regional artists who explore the vast spectrum of human passion through their creations.

Join us for a night of unrestrained artistry and celebration – where words, music, and imagery collide in a symphony of the bold and the beautiful. Let the 22nd EP&MF ignite your imagination and awaken your senses in ways you’ll never forget.

Show goes on rain or shine. 21+ No Refunds. Admission tickets will be available at the door for $15.

The Shape Of AZ/MEX Commenting On The Shape Of AZ/MEX

Tucson artist Jimmy Descant, is a self-defined Severe Reconstructivist, creates fascinating live assemblage art specializing in a style called “Western Futurism.” In this series Descant takes on a variety of socio/political statements to create dialogue about America and its migrant policies, past, present, and future; as well as the insults and damages done to Native Peoples’ land and history along the border.  Descant creates these sculptures in front of an audience, sometimes incorporating musicians, poets, dancers, DJ’s, etc.

Opening Reception: Friday, March 14, 6-10pm

In these performance art constructions, he seeks to convey a yin/yang of the good/evil acts and intentions of corrupt/incompetent government, isolationists, negative forces, in juxtaposition of volunteers, humanitarians, positive movement, and intellectuals’ passions of Arizona, the Peoples, the border, and the river’s and culture’s dividing lines.

Using vintage found objects all screwed into found plywood to build up a whole theme, Descant then finishes the show by using an angle grinder to cut off the protruding screws in back, thrilling the audience with fire and heat. Severe instant art in one of a kind contemporary events and statements.

First Friday, April 4 – April 11

Alwun House believes in the importance of the arts throughout the educational levels. We are proud to present Salon des Enfants for the past several decades. Salon des Enfants is 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.

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday April 4th @ 4-6pm
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 exact schools & performance TBA.
Exhibit will be open for First Friday 6-10pm

Exhibit dates: April 18 – May 9, 2025
Opening reception: April 18th, 6-10pm

With Good Friday symbolically commemorating a death, it seems like an apropos time to review how we deal with loss and then celebrate the life we had together. Good Grief invites viewers into a profound exploration of loss and transcendence, celebrating and accepting loss and grief as a cycle of life and an expression of love. Through vibrant paintings inspired by her research and collection of stories with a goal to inspire curiosity that leads to constructive conversation and tears of joy. This exhibit transforms personal grief into a shared journey of reflection and connection.

Each canvas tells a story, (available with a posted QR code telling the story) prompting dialogue orbiting around grief and loss, supporting mental health amidst loss and fostering community resilience. The exhibition creates a safe space for people with different backgrounds to unite together with inevitable experiences we all share. To experience grief from loss is to know love in some form. By embracing the inevitability of endings, Tifa Holman crafts a sanctuary for empathy and understanding, celebrating the transformative power of love in the face of mortality. Join us in exploring the intersection of imagination and emotional healing, where every brushstroke invites us to cherish life’s fleeting beauty.

Gallery Viewing: Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 6pm, Free

Vibrant Visions: An Exploration in Color and Emotion

Exhibit dates: May 16 – June 13, 2025
Opening reception: May 16th, 6-10pm

Christia Kafalas’s exhibition takes the viewer through a celebration of color, movement, and emotion, offering a sensory journey that will leave a lasting impression. This exhibit provides the perfect opportunity to showcase her vast array of styles and technics. And a perfect opportunity for you to expand you art collection with these modestly priced artworks. From painterly graphics to abstract to flow arts glazed to perfection. Whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or a casual viewer, you will thoroughly enjoy this collection of artworks. Christina’s Vibrant Visions promise to inspire, uplift, and ignite your imagination.

Gallery Viewing: Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 6pm, Free