Arts & Culture · Phoenix
THE MOTH: NINE TO FIVE
Presented by Crescent Ballroom
- Date
- Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:00 PM MST
- Price
- $0
About
THE MOTH: NINE TO FIVEThursday, May 14th 2026Doors at 7:00 / Show at 8:0021+$17 Advance + Day of Show NINE TO FIVE Prepare a five-minute story about being on the clock. First jobs and corporate climbing. Dream gigs, survival works, side hustles. Water cooler gossip, awkward HR meetings. Burning the midnight oil or goofing off on the company dime. Passion projects that fuel you or counting the minutes until happy hour. Is it your calling? Or just a paycheck? Punch in. Punch out. Repeat. What a way to make a livin! By purchasing a ticket, you are opting in to receive email messages from The Moth on local events, membership news, donations, and general information about Moth stories and storytelling workshops.
Make a day of it
Outings in Phoenix
Start your evening with thoughtful Mediterranean-inspired wood-fired small plates at Pa'La Downtown. Afterward, slip into Pigtails Downtown for inventive craft cocktails in a lush, speakeasy-style setting tucked away nearby.
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Cost
- $45–$80
- Ideal for
- Couples · Friends
Spend an afternoon delving into Phoenix's rich past, starting with the ancient Hohokam people at S'edav Va'aki Museum. Afterward, enjoy a unique and historic lunch at MacAlpine's Diner & Soda Fountain before browsing through a treasure trove of books at Changing Hands Bookstore.
- Duration
- 4 hrs
- Cost
- $20–$50
- Ideal for
- Couples · Friends
Start your day with a draft iced coffee or breakfast sandwich at Copper Star Coffee, a beloved neighborhood hub built into a former gas station. From there, take a scenic drive south to Buena Vista Lookout in South Mountain Park to enjoy sweeping, panoramic views across the Sonoran Desert valley.
- Duration
- 2 hrs
- Cost
- $5–$15
- Ideal for
- Couples · Friends
Explore the Melrose District's vintage charm before indulging in a delicious dinner. Cap off your evening with craft cocktails in a speakeasy-style setting, perfect for a memorable date night.
- Duration
- 4 hrs
- Cost
- $75–$150
- Ideal for
- Couples · Solo