**The Dynamic Duo: Exploring Art and Music Events in Downtown Tempe**
**Synopsis:** This piece highlights the intersection of visual arts and live music events in downtown Tempe, showcasing how they enhance the city’s cultural life and attract diverse audiences.
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### Upcoming Events
#### Tempe Festival of the Arts
The Tempe Festival of the Arts is a cornerstone of cultural vibrancy in Downtown Tempe, celebrating creativity and collaboration amongst artists and the community. This annual event features a diverse array of visual arts, crafts, and culinary experiences, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
#### PHXGMC Presents: Rhinestone Rodeo
**Date and Time:**
Saturday, June 7, 2025
2 PM – 4 PM
**Location:**
[Tempe Center for the Arts](https://purchase.tempecenterforthearts.com/EventAvailability?EventId=15801)
**Details:**
Celebrate Pride Weekend with **Rhinestone Rodeo**! The Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus brings boots, belting, and big queer energy to the stage with this high-energy country music revue, brimming with sparkle, heart, and harmony.
Hosted by the dynamic drag duo **Moxi and Penni Cillin**, this glitter-drenched concert features iconic hits from Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Orville Peck, and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era. With choral power, saloon-style flair, and unapologetic pride, Rhinestone Rodeo serves as the perfect kick-off to Pride weekend festivities in Tempe.
📍 Location: Tempe Center for the Arts
📅 Date: June 6–7, 2025
🎟️ For Tickets & Information: [phxgmc.org/concerts](http://phxgmc.org/concerts)
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Through events like the Tempe Festival of the Arts and the electrifying Rhinestone Rodeo, downtown Tempe continues to be a vibrant hub for artistic expression and cultural celebration, bringing together art and music in unforgettable ways.