Arts & Culture · Phoenix
THE MOTH: SCHOOLED
Presented by Crescent Ballroom
- Date
- Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 8:00 PM MST
- Price
- $23

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THE MOTH: SCHOOLEDThursday, May 14th 2026Doors at 7:00 / Show at 8:0021+$17 Advance + Day of Show SCHOOLED Prepare a five-minute story about the lessons that shaped you. Wisdom passed down by elders, gurus, and sages. Textbooks, hard knocks, lucky breaks, triumphs and mistakes. From fortune cookies to astrology. Confucius to Bren Brown. The realest reality checks from teachers, siblings, bosses and bulliesBy 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.
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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