What do tacos, music, art, dance, butterflies and yoga have in common? They are all featured this September in these great Chandler events! Read on to learn about these fun activities and be sure to keep an eye on the event calendar for a complete listing of Chandler events.
Lululemon Athletica Complimentary Yoga
Date: Sundays; now through January 3, 2016
Location: Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226
Details: Looking for a relaxing way to kick off your Sunday? Head on to Lululemon Athletica for a complimentary yoga session! New to yoga? Not a problem, as all levels are welcome! Classes begin at 10:00 a.m., but plan to arrive early to grab a spot and set up your mat.
Chandler Symphony Pops Concert
Date: Friday, September 11, 2015
Location: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225
Details: Enjoy a night out at the symphony by attending the Chandler Symphony Orchestra's 5th Annual Pops concert. This year's show is titled "Purely American" and will feature music by Henry Mancini, Samuel Barber, Duke Ellington, John Williams and more.
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra consists of professionally trained musicians who volunteer by providing a series of free concerts featuring classical music to the Chandler Community. Event start time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Downtown Chandler Art Walk
Date: Friday, September 18, 2015
Location: Dr. AJ Chandler Park, Downtown Chandler
Details: It's back! The Downtown Chandler Art Walk kicks off on Friday, September 18th from 6-10:00 p.m. The Art Walk is held the 3rd Friday of every month from September through July. The Art Walk serves as a showcase for local artists and a great evening in Downtown Chandler. Artists display their work, ranging from oil painting and photographic to finely-crafted jewelry. The Downtown Chandler Art Walk often features live music, food and artist demonstrations.
Admission: Free
Rockin' Taco Street Fest
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015
Location: 2950 E. Germann Road, Chandler, AZ 85249
Details: Don't limit yourself to tacos just on Tuesdays and head out to the 4th Annual Rockin' Taco Street Fest! Sign-up for the taco eating competition or enjoy the live entertainment and margarita hut. The fest will also feature an expanded kids' zone with water play activities, ballet Folklorico dancers, and a DJ, plus other fun activities. Don't miss the chance to win a great trip to Ensenada!
Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
Admission: General Admission - $5.00; children 12 years old and under are free. Each $5.00 admission ticket automatically receives one raffle ticket for a chance to win the Ensenada trip and additional tickets will be available for $5.00 each or 2 for $8.00 the day of the event.
Ode to Peace Concert
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2015
Location: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225
Details: The Ode to Peace Concert is a music, dance, and martial arts event featuring cultures from around the world celebrating 70 years of peace commemorating the end of WWIII. The event will feature excerpts from China's first choral cantata the "Yellow River Cantata" along with International singers Soprano Yayu Khoe and Baritone Chai-lun Yueh, a descendant of the famous Chinese hero Yue Fei from ancient times. Yueh's singing and recordings were nominated for the 2003 Grammy Award and received many other awards and recognitions.
Start time: 3:00 p.m., with 2:00 p.m. flag ceremony in the foyer.
Admission: $15.00
Dragonfly and Butterfly Bash
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2015
Location: Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ 85249
Details: Dragonflies and butterflies, oh my! Come out to a bash celebrating dragonflies and butterflies put on by staff from the Chandler Nature Center at Veterans Oasis Park. Visitors will celebrate the insects through guided nature walks and presentations.
9:00 a.m. - Noon; a great event for all ages! Pre-registration is not required.
Admission: Free
*Stay up to date on all the great events occurring in Chandler, AZ by visiting http://www.visitchandler.com/events/