Besides a little event called Super Bowl Central (you may have heard of it) there’s so much going on this weekend, we decided to make a list. If free concerts like Walk the Moon, rock climbing walls and cruising the streets of downtown with a cocktail in-hand aren’t your thing — not to worry. From art exhibits to community events, greater downtown is the place to be Jan. 30 through Feb. 1.
DTPHX City Sampler
Get a taste of downtown now through Feb. 1 with the DTPHX City Sampler, a self-guided culinary tour featuring samples of signature food and drink for $5. The program encourages people to walk or bike from location to location, trying new things, discovering local restaurants and exploring the vibrant and walkable downtown community. Click here for a complete list and map of participating establishments.
First Street
First Street is a pedestrian friendly corridor linking the downtown core with the vibrant Roosevelt Row Arts District.
Market Bowl
Party with the locals at Phoenix Public Market Saturday featuring local vendors, Oskar Blues beer, food trucks, games and music. Find fresh produce, baked goods and artisan wares beginning at 8 a.m. at the open-air market and the beer garden and live music, featuring The Haymarket Squares and Lee Perreira, rolls in from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Sunday, come watch the game at Phoenix Public Market Café with happy hour all day and Super Bowl food specials. Located at 14 E. Pierce Street.
Open House at A.R.T.S. Market
The nonprofit Rebuilding Together teamed up with NextGen Homes to give a brand new safe and healthy home to a veteran in need. The home was built in Las Vegas and transported to Phoenix for permanent placement in the Sunnyslope neighborhood this spring.  Chicanos Por La Causa donated the lot and after arriving in two halves, the modular home opens to the public Saturday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the A.R.T.S. Market between Third and Fifth streets, on the north side of Roosevelt Street.
Roosevelt Row Welcome Center and Sidewalk Sale
Stop by the new Roosevelt Row Welcome Center at 417 E. Roosevelt Street, next to Eye Lounge art gallery, and pick up new maps, arts district T-shirts, creative placemaking books and photos. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., it’s a good place to hit before exploring the Roosevelt Row Sidewalk Sale. Participating businesses along Roosevelt Street, from First to Sixth streets, roll out their best wares including handmade jewelry, unique gifts, art, vintage clothes and more.
Super Foos
Kick it with friends Jan. 30 and 31 at a life-sized foosball rink from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The inaugural tournament takes place Saturday, Jan. 31, with ticket proceeds benefitting Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation. It’s $15 to play and $135 per team for tournament entry, which includes two beer tickets. Located at Kitchen Sink Studios at 828 N. 3rd Street.
The Scarlet Cord
StreetLightUSA presents Pamela Alderman’s poignant exhibit The Scarlet Cord, installed inside a 40-foot storage container at 813 N. First Street. This free art installation sheds light on the important local and international issue of human sex trafficking, open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Truckin’ Awesome Super Fest
After last week’s success, the DeSoto Central Market is throwing another sneak-peek, patio party featuring beer and wine, food trucks, great tunes, games and a relaxed community vibe. On Jan. 29, 30 and 31, the outdoor patio space opens to the public from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., located at 915 N. Central Avenue.