Tempe Center for the Arts

"Spot On" reviews fellow Yelpers!!  Thank you!  I was not disappointed!  TCA is a hidden gem!  As everyone has said, the venue is beautiful - contemporary in design, yet warm and inviting.  We went for the first time on Friday to see one of the Comedy Concert Series performances.  No belly laughs but definitely smiles and chuckles.  The best part about the comedy series is you can just purchase a ticket (if that's all you want).  No two drink minimum and wondering if your drinks will actually show up.  No trying to read your "tab" in darkness wishing it had been printed in braille so (at least then) you'd have a fighting chance.  And no concern for your credit card being gone so long - you end up hoping it hasn't travelled the world without you!  The Comedy Series is a "must do" on a Friday night.  Attire is casual (not to be confused with "slum-wear") so you can dress comfortably.  We attended the 7:30 p.m. show which lends itself to grabbing a quick bite before or dinner after.  We'll be back!!!

This building is beautiful inside and out. I came here for Innovation Arizona Summit last week and it was my first time there. Well, inside. I've walked and ran by millions of times. But actually walking inside was a real treat. The summit was a very successful event and I enjoyed exploring the TCA for the first time. It's a very artsy and visually appealing place. I loved seeing the Pedestrian Bridge at sunset from inside. Very cool.

Hosting a photo competition with 40 photographers at this place was a BLAST. So many things to take pictures of around. The pretty blue bridge right in front of the building, the water features, and I also found a new hang out place which is on the 2nd level patio which was a great place to look around. By the time we were there, they had Miss Arizona event so we were in the right time and place to take photos. This is definitely one of the most favorite place for AZ photographers to take pictures..