As we approach the holiday season, there’s a great mix of old and new events to add to your weekend agenda. Wednesday, the Phoenix Zoo has a sensory friendly light show for all audiences. Moving into Thursday, get your sweat on with a mass bike ride or ring in the pre-kend with a history happy hour. Friday and Saturday are filled with street festivals, such as Izakaya Night and the Phoenix Pizza Festival ,markets and concerts, and Sunday, as always, is for brunching. Note:  All descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

11.10

The Rocky Horror Show
Give yourself over to the absolute pleasure of this beautifully twisted rock musical masterpiece. Dynamic tension is on the menu as naive new fiancees Brad and Janet discover a world where nothing is taboo. Awaken your inner creature of the night and explore your most sensational, interplanetary fantasies with Rocky, Eddie, Dr. Scott, Columbia, Magenta, Riff Raff and, of course, Frank-N-Furter. Brad and Janet will never be the same again, and with any luck, neither will we. $44+. 8 p.m. The Phoenix Theatre Company, Hormel Theatre: 1825 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; phoenixtheatre.com // @phxtheatre

ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo
Join in on a ZooLights experience designed for guests that thrive in a sensory-supportive/friendly environment. Sensory Friendly ZooLights includes: smaller crowds, a quieter music volume, the Music in Motion lights show turned off, lights on the Arizona Trail dialed back to be more static and slow-moving, as well as Sensory Stations and a Quiet Room.  $16+. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Phoenix Zoo: 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Phoenixzoo.org // @phoenixzoo

11.11

Arizona History Happy Hour
Grab a beverage and get ready for some fun with host Marshall Shore, Arizona’s Hip Historian. It’s a weekly happy hour showcasing interesting tidbits and curiosities from Arizona’s past. The event will feature trivia, music history and the charm of a small Arizona town. Free. 7 p.m. Virtual. marshallshore.com // Marshall Shore, Hip Historian

Critical Mass Ride
Critical Mass is a form of direct action in which people meet at a set location and time and bike, in mass, through local neighbourhoods. The meet-up promotes opportunities for groups of bicyclists to explore the streets together, based on the old mantra: There’s safety in numbers. This is a community pace ride. Free. 8 p.m. Lucky’s Indoor Outdoor: 817 N 2nd St., Phoenix, AZ; luckysphx.com // @luckysphx

11.12

DC Young Fly: The Pop Up Comedy Series
Born and raised in Atlanta, DC Young Fly had the distinction of being named one of Variety’s coveted 10 Comics to Watch for 2019. His expansive work in the comedy, acting, and digital spheres have made him a standout as an entertainment multi-hyphenate. $45+. 8:30 p.m. Stand Up Live: 50 W Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ;  Phoenix.standuplive.com // @dcyoungfly 

Izakaya Night
Hawker Street Market is presenting its second Izakaya Night in downtown Phoenix. The term Izakaya means, “stay sake shop” in Japanese. The term is used for drinking and snacking taverns in Japan. They are places where people gather and share memories together over great food and ever flowing drinks. Hawker Street Market is transforming Heritage square into the popular Izakaya alleyways of Japan to bring together the local community to savor traditional Japanese drinking and snacks. $25+. 5-10 p.m. Heritage Square: 113 North 6th St., Phoenix, AZ; hawkerstreetmarket.com // @hawkerstreetmarket 

11.13-11.14

Phoenix Pizza Festival
At the annual Phoenix Pizza Festival, presented by T-Mobile, slices from a curated selection of 20 pizza makers. The event will include live bands, lawn games, desserts, local vendors, kid’s crafts and more. Bars will offer a selection of wine, beer, cocktails and beverages. All tickets are General Admission and do not cover the cost of food/drink items. It is the mission of the Phoenix Pizza Festival to provide a signature community event for downtown Phoenix and become an annual celebration of the most perfect food ever: pizza. $12. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Margaret T. Hance Park: 1202 North 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ; phoenix.pizza // @phxpizza

11.13

Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market is committed to seasonally-grown, local foods and products. They take immense pride in their weekly, urban event where residents and visitors can shop community farmers and small businesses year-round. Open, rain or shine. Free. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market: 721 N Central, Phoenix, AZ; dtphxfarmersmarket.org // @dtphxfarmersmarket

The Ocean Blue at Crescent Ballroom
The Ocean Blue arrived as the ‘80s drew to a close, and their debut record on the famed Sire Records label in 1989 seemed to capture the best of the musical decade. The band of four teenagers from Hershey, Pennsylvania, quickly achieved widespread acclaim and radio and MTV airplay, with hits like “Between Something” and “Nothing and Drifting, Falling.” They will perform with indie rock band Fine China. $20+. 8 p.m. Crescent Ballroom: 308 N 2nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ; crescentphx.com // @theoceanblue

11.14

Bevvy Brunch
Nights out with friends usually involve lively bars and raucous club scenes. But when night becomes day, it’s the bottomless mimosa brunches that take over and Bevvy is crashing the party with their new brunch menu. Bevvy is an upscale gastropub with dozens of screens for your sports-viewing pleasure and games like SkeeBall, Shuffleboard and Giant Jenga to keep you and your friends entertained while sipping on drinks and noshing on pub fare. Free. 10 a.m. Bevvy Uptown: 5600 North 7th St. #100, Phoenix, AZ; bevvyaz.com // @bevvyuptown

Phoenix Symphony – The Jazz Effect
The setlist for the Phoenix Symphony Phoenix concert at Phoenix Symphony Hall will feature a mix of the most memorable songs from the Phoenix Symphony and selections from their more recent work. $130+. 7 p.m. Symphony Hall: 75 N 2nd St., Phoenix, AZ; phoenixsymphony.org // @phoenixsymphony