Things to do for All-Star Week in Greater Phoenix
Baseball’s midseason showcase is here, so we’ve put together an “All-Star” list of things to do around Greater Phoenix leading up to the big game on Tuesday.
Official MLB All-Star events can be found in our Major League Baseball All-Star Summer comes to Phoenix blog post.
Food and Drink
Greater Phoenix restaurants and bars are stepping up to the plate with fun All-Star themed menu items and specials.
Citizen Public House in Scottsdale (7111 E. Fifth Ave., Ste. E) will be serving up some home-made “Citizen Jacks,” ala Cracker Jack for $5 (with prizes too). Don’t forget to order their Tender Belly Berkshire dog with pastrami fat-braised sauerkraut, bourbon mustard and house-cured pickle served on a rye bun.
Beckett’s Table (3717 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix ) will also be celebrating All-Star week with free endless homemade popcorn, half-priced draughts all night Sunday through Tuesday. Order the hot dog and garlic fries for a gourmet version of the stadium specialty. Beckett’s will also be giving away special edition MLB-labeled bottles of red blend Decoy by Duckhorn Winery.
If you haven’t tried the latest pop-up restaurant, Cycle (1100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix), this weekend is the perfect time to do so. Cycle will celebrate the MLB All-Star Game with an all day happy hour featuring wine, local beer and specialty cocktails.
District American Kitchen & Wine Bar (320 N 3rd St., Phoenix) is partying all week long with live music on Friday and Saturday, and all day happy hour specials. They’ve also created some fun All-Star themed cocktails. We think the Ball Park Cotton Candy Martini sounds pretty sweet.
Nightlife
This desert town will keep things hot at night with plenty of after parties. Who knows, you may spot one of your favorite MLB players out on the town.
The W Scottsdale Hotel (7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale) will host former baseball players like Jermaine Dye, Frank Thomas and more on Saturday at the Coolest Party in the Desert . The party starts at 8pm and is free and open to the public. Sunday at the W, Maxim hosts Neil Diamond Tribute band, Diamond in the Desert. The Wet Deck will be decorated as a baseball stadium, complete with an Old Spice locker room lounge, sports-themed photo booth and a concession stand. Admission is $100 and the party starts at 10pm. Tuesday night after the All-Star game the W will host an after party starting at 8pm that is free and open to the public.
Check out Old Town Scottsdale’s newest nightclub, The Mint (7373 E Camelback Rd.), on Saturday night from 8pm – 2am for the All-Star Jam fundraiser with Tampa Bay Rays Evan Longoria. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to buy raffle tickets at this Nike sponsored event for $20 to benefit the Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Some of the Arizona Diamondbacks will be special guests at American Junkie's (4363 North 75th St., Scottsdale) red carpet affair on Sunday night. The FOX Sports Girls will also be in the house and legendary rapper Biz Markie will be DJing all evening. Doors open at 8pm.
All-Star events will be held nearly every evening from Friday night through the big game on Tuesday night at Club Silver (136 East Washington St.) in downtown Phoenix. The parties taking place Sunday through Tuesday will also feature the duo, Mando and Fuego, appearances by Arizona Diamondbacks players, and special giveaways. Doors open at 8pm each night. Admission is $10.
Pool Party
NFL legend Roy Green will host a charity pool party on Saturday afternoon at the Millennium Resort (7401 North Scottsdale Rd.) in Scottsdale. Attendance is expected by such greats as Eric Dickerson and William "The Refrigerator" Perry. Gates open at 11am and admission is $20.
Music
MLB announced an all-star roster of musical guests throughout All-Star Week.
Country music star Jason Aldean will perform before the State Farm Home Run Derby at 5pm on Monday, July 11. He will also play in the Taco Bell Legends and Celebrity Softball Game on Sunday, July 10th.
Bernie Williams will perform the National Anthem acoustically with his guitar at the Legends & Celebrity Softball Game, in which he will also play.
Phoenix native Jesse McGuire, an internationally famous trumpeter who's performed the National Anthem for three U.S. presidents, will perform the National Anthem prior to the Home Run Derby.
Hometown girl and American Idol star, Jordin Sparks will sing the National Anthem before the big game on Tuesday and Sedona native, Michelle Branch will perform during the 7th-inning stretch.
“The Voice” judge Cee Lo Green, the Soul Machine, will perform at the Major League Baseball Gala at the Phoenix Convention Center.
If you’re looking to catch some local music before or after some of the All-Star events, on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, The Foundry on First (402 S. First St., Phoenix) will host a two night grand opening party. Cowboy Mouth will play both nights to celebrate downtown Phoenix’s newest music venue.
Also in downtown Phoenix, Kepi Ghoulie plays The Trunk Space (1506 W. Grand Ave., Phoenix) on Saturday night. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Have an All-Star Week!
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