Downtown Phoenix has become an incredible hub of activity, fun, dining and hope this past year. The next few days are just one more example of Phoenix taking the bull by the horns and making things happen with the 2009 NBA All Star Game.
It is events like this that give us reason to believe downtown and central Phoenix are a great place to live and why we like to help people find that just-right abode.
So, where is all the fun going to happen, where are the parties, where to eat during the NBA All Star weekend... we're here to help tell the story.
It all starts with the NBA Block party on Thursday the 12th at 4:00 across the street from US Airways Center and continues through the weekend. Below is a list of activities, parties, jam sessions, restaurants, clubs and bars that are planning NBA specials all weekend long.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
4:00 -- 10:30 NBA All-Star Block Party Jefferson and 2nd Street (click here for tickets)
4:00 -- 10:00 NBA All-Star Jam Session Phoenix Convention Center (click here for tickets)
9:00 -- 2:00 All Star Kick-Off Party Matador Restaurant, 125 E. Adams
9:00 pm All Star Comedy Show Phoenix Night Club, 122 E. Washington
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
4:00 -- 10:30 NBA All-Star Block Party Jefferson and 2nd Street
4:00 -- 10:00 NBA All-Star Jam Session Phoenix Convention Center
4:30 -- 7:00 McDonald's NBA All Star
Celebrity Game Phoenix Convention Center (click here for tickets)
7:00 pm Rookie Challenge US Airways Center
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH
9:00 am NBA All Star Jam Session Phoenix Convention Center
2:00 pm NBA D-League All Star Game Jam Session Center Court at PHX Convention Center
2:00 pm NBA All Star Block Party Jefferson & 2nd Street
6:00 pm NBA All Star Saturday Night US Airways Center
Haier Shooting Stars
Playstation Skills Challenge
Three Point Shootout
Slam Dunk Shallenge
9:00 PM NBA Cares & Cooks Fundraiser Phoenix Convention Center
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
9:00 -- 5:00 NBA All Star Jam Session Phoenix Convention Center
2:00 -- 10:00 NBA All Star Block Party 2nd Street & Jefferson
6:00 pm 58th NBA All Star Game US Airways Center
PLACES TO HANG OUT AND PARTY ALL WEEKEND LONG:
1130 the Restaurant
Special 3-course meal - $35 on Fri & Sat. Extended hours and drink specials all weekend
455 N. 3rd St.
Alice Coopers’town
Entertainment and drink specials
Thu-Sat until 2 AM
101 E. Jackson
Bar Smith
Entertainment and drink specials; open until 2 AM
130 E. Washington
BROOKLYN’S NY PIZZA
144 E. Washington , Phoenix
Extended hours
Carine's Little Italy
3. S. 2nd Street
A cozy place that's open every day until 8PM
Coach & Willies
Featuring live music and drink specials until 2 AM
412 S. 3rd St.
The District at the Sheraton Phoenix Dowtown
Upscale place with great food. The hotel is worth checking out if you have not seen it.
ICON
Food and drink specials until 2 AM
At the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel
Karim’s Cobbler Shop
Extended hours with special BBQ menu; Wed-Sun until 12 AM
333 E. Jefferson St.
Hard rock Cafe Phoenix
Food till midnight, open till 1AM, Fri-Sun
Hooters in AZ Center
445 N. 3rd Street
Food and drink specials; Thurs-Mon, 11AM – 2AM
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House
Drink specials in the lounge; reservations recommended
Majerle’s
Probably my favorite spots bar with a great staff
Drink specials and giveaways until 2 AM
24 N. 2nd St.
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
All day Happy Hour until 11pm;
455 N. 3rd St.
ORPHEUM THEATER
203 W. Adams Street
All-Star Comedy Show w/ Joe Torry, B Phlat & AG White, Thurs 8PM, tickets online at ticketmaster.com
Networks at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Featuring an outdoor grill for food specials
122 N. 2nd Street
PHX Night Club ...lots of stuff happening all weekend long.
Pizzeria Uno Phoenix
Open until 11 PM; drink specials
Rose & Crown
Thurs 8AM-10PM; $4.50 pints & $2 off domestics; F-Sun open until 2AM
628 E. Adams
Sonoma
Late night events Fri-Sun
Breakfast served from 2 AM-5 AM all weekend
25 W. Van Buren
Steve’s Greenhouse Grill
Food and drink specials; open Fri & Sat until 2 AM
139 E. Adams
Stoudemire’s
Fri Brunch benefiting Ronald McDonald House, $125 or $200 for VIP, 9 AM to 11 AM. Amare’s star-studded “Keys to My City,” Thurs-Sun.
3 S. 2nd St.
Teeter House
BBQ on Sun featuring ribs, brisket, burgers & $1 beer
622 E. Adams
T.G.I. Friday’s Front Row
Entertainment specials Thu-Sat until 2 AM
401 E. Jefferson at Chase Field
We hope you have a great time downtown this weekend. Don't forget you can use the light rail to save on parking hassles. Our friends at RailLife.com have a great info on light rail and places you can go to eat,play and have fun. Also, many of the events require tickets and Ticketmaster.com seems to be the place to get them. good luck, have fun and please use a designated driver... walking we don't worry about.
If you are visiting from out of town and want to look at the real estate market, we have a nifty search tool for you to use.. just click here and have some fun.
Best to you,
Gene Urban
The Urban Team at Realty Executives
we love downtown phoenix... so will you.
