Hear about Arizona's political landscape firsthand, as Mayor Phil Gordon chats with students in the First Amendment Forum, Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.
The Federal Communications Commission holds a landmark hearing Monday at the Cronkite School on the state of American journalism in the digital age. 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 in AZ PBS Studio A.
Enjoy a Taste of Downtown! RSVP now for the Family Weekend foodie experience exploring downtown dining, Sept. 30, 5-8 p.m. To register: http://tinyurl.com/5uahuxb
Learn what's needed to advance solar energy at the School of Public Affairs' Coor Forum: Financing Sustainability, Oct. 4, 4-5:15 p.m.
Don't miss First Friday festivities in the park Oct. 7, 7-10 p.m. Events include live music, performances, art and kids activities.
The 2nd annual Festival of the Arts is this Saturday, Oct. 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. $5 at the door. http://tinyurl.com/3rjstzb
Space 55's edgy late-night theater series kicks off this Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10:30 p.m. http://tinyurl.com/3deyq59
Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways Magazine, is your personal expert on statewide exploration at 7 p.m. Oct. 11.
Art is alive in the Valley, and Kathleen Blake, education director for Phoenix Art Museum, will show you where to find it at 7 p.m. Nov. 15.
Downtown is alive with the sound of music. Andrew Kipe, general manager of the The Phoenix Symphony, provides an insider's view for ASU students at 7 p.m. Nov. 22.
It's "Barrett Night at the Theatre" Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. More info in the Barrett Downtown Digest.
Enjoy the world premiere of "Cinderella" performed with The Phoenix Symphony in honor of Barrett Night at the Ballet and Symphony on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall.
Mark your calendar for the October BLAST'D general member meeting Oct. 4, 5-6 p.m., in Room 286.
PURL JAM: Urban Visual Research will showcase innovative urban research and merge intellectual perspectives on urbanism Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m.
Intern in the country's 12th-largest broadcast market. 30 potential local employers will be at the broadcast internship interview day Oct. 11, 8:30 to 3 p.m. Email alicia.tang-mills@asu.edu to apply.
Bump, set, spike! Just $25 lets your team dig into DPC fall 2011 volleyball league play, Oct. 31 through Dec. 6, at ASU Prep.
Ten bucks a team gets you into the floor hockey tourney at the YMCA Oct. 9. More info available from YMCA DPC recreation office.
Take an extra-long lunch Friday, Oct. 14, to enjoy the Downtown Phoenix Street Party. Expect music, performances, food and other festivities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: http://tinyurl.com/3b8fwrn
As part of the School of Letters & Sciences Humanities Lectures, ASU prof Madelaine Adelman speaks on preventing bullying of LGBT individuals. 6:30 p.m., Oct. 13, Room 110. More info: 602-496-0638.
Don't forget to come out for First Fridays tonight, Oct. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Civic Space Park. Tonight's event is in partnership with ASU's Sixth 411 Gallery exhibition.
Did you know? Space 55 hosts a late-night theater series in October. Every Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. http://www.space55.org/show/space-55-late-night-series/ Ask about the student discount.
Red Bull brings a "triple set" to Roosevelt Row for a skateboarding competition timed with the First Fridays art walk. Learn more: http://tinyurl.com/6zcd4dl
Don't miss the Devil's Showdown away-game-viewing experience. Watch ASU vs. OSU on the Cronkite School's big screen. Free food. Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7:15 p.m.
PBS celebrates Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary with a fundraiser screening of the documentary "Pearl Jam Twenty" by Cameron Crowe. Bring donations for the CASS Flannel Drive. Info: www.cassaz.org.
Should the government regulate food marketing to children? Get former Congressional Science Fellow Dale Kunkel's take Wed., Oct. 19, 3-4 p.m. in Building C, Room C340/350. Info: pohrivac@asu.edu.
Art, bands, poetry, fashion, performance: enjoy it all at the annual (lower) Grand Avenue Festival Saturday, Oct. 22, 3-11 p.m. grandavephoenix.com.
Enjoy Bands on Grand here as part of the 3rd annual Grand Avenue Festival, Saturday, Oct. 22, from 3 to 11 p.m. grandavephoenix.com.
The Arizona Humanities Festival, a free celebration of arts and culture, is this Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info: http://www.azhumanities.org/
Phoenix mayoral candidates Wes Gullett and Greg Stanton face off to discuss Phoenix's sustainability future as part of Case Critical Oct. 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Phoenix's Green Chamber.
Come out from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today to celebrate homecoming at the FestDevil annual bash. Enjoy free food, festivities and a visit from Sparky.
Show your DPC spirit at the downtown homecoming float building party, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the Shade Garden at Taylor Place.
Learn how arts and community intersect for social change. Be sure to check out the Light It Up conference Oct. 27-29. http://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/institute/publicpractice/liu11/
Did you bring lunch today? Patronize rising chefs Oct. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Food Truck Fridays. More info: http://www.rooseveltrow.org/events/
Through Saturday: Catch the legendary Ghosts of Phoenix Tour. Tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for children (8-12). www.ghostsofphoenix.com
Discover the power of American Sign Language Poetry at 3 p.m. Oct. 29 in a screening of "Deaf Jam," a film by Judy Lieff, part of the Community Cinema program.
