avant-garden

Thursday nights | 6-9 p.m.

Members $10 | General Public $15

avant-garden presents the sights, sounds and flavors of Phoenix. Each week, different unique aspects of our community are showcased against the backdrop of the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden. Fashion, art, music and cuisine come together to create an event like no other.

Vitamin Water will be setting up the Vitamin Water Lounge and handing out free Vitamin Water every evening!

Pssst...keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for the avant-garden secret saying for the specialty cocktail each evening. Details to follow soon...

March 31 | Word of Mouth

Home Base Poetry joins the Garden to bring creative minds together for a spoken word poetry performance along with a special collaboration with trumpeter...more info

April 7 | Urban Renewal

Relax and rejuvenate at the Garden. This evening focuses on finding peace both within yourself and your city...more info

April 14 | Fashion Forward

Sponsored in part by our newest addition to Garden membership, The Monarch Society, fashion comes to life at this event. Featured designs grace the venue, followed by The Silver Thread Trio...more info

April 21 | Eat, Drink & Be Merry

Embark upon a gastronomic adventure at the Garden. Enjoy a cooking demo provided by Fabulous Foods Fine Catering and Events paired with a wine presentation...more info

April 28 | Life is a Cabaret

True to the event’s title, avant-garde elements of dance and music, presented by Scandalesque, pay homage to the vintage art of burlesque.  Distinctive vendors and a performance...more info

May 5 | Roots & Recreation

A provocative plant presentation and tequila tasting, and Latin jazz by Bata Ire complete this unique Cinco de Mayo celebration...more info

May 12 | Saucy Little Number

Sweet or tangy, molasses or smoke? See the Garden in bloom while Arizona’s best BBQ vendors gather for an evening of good eats and great tunes....more info

Past Avant-Garden Events

March 10 | Rock the Casbah

The sounds of flamenco, the talent of belly dancer Ava Fleming followed by the flamenco of Yumi "la Rosa" kick off the avant-garden series.

• SIP: Mediterranean sangria | $5 glasses of  house wine | Vitamin Water
• SHOP: Amazing products will be available for purchase from select vendors including The Gelato Spot, Vintage Jewelry by Gina Burns, and Farmer Woody's All Natural Farm Fresh Foods.
• SAVOR: Mediterranean Chicken Pita and scrumptious bites from Fabulous Foods Fine Catering and Events
• SEE: World Famous Rani “g”| Ava Fleming Belly Dance Performance | Yumi la Rosa Flamenco | Flamenco por La Vida

March 17 | Green is Good

A storytelling performance featuring Mikel Lander & Meridith Moore’s bluesy take on Irish soul followed by a full hour of music from the Sugar Thieves.

• SIP: Erin Go Beer! – Irish Cream Cocktail | $5 glasses of  house wine | Vitamin Water
• SHOP: The Gelato Spot, Gina Burns Vintage Jewelry, DiCio Pasta, Wei of Chocolate
  
• SAVOR: Jumbo Hot Corned Beef or Pastrami Sandwich with Swiss Cheese accompanied with Sauerkraut or Cole Slaw on a Challa Roll served with Garlic Fries and scrumptious bites from Fabulous Foods Fine Catering and Events
• SEE: World Famous Rani “g”| Mikel Lander & Meridith Moore Irish storytelling performance | The Sugar Thieves

The Fine Print

• Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions.
• Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present.
  
• Event programming is subject to change.
  
• No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden.

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