Home › East Valley › Tempe

Tempe

Local stories, events, and things to do in Tempe, East Valley.

Doggie Steps in Chandler: Fast Results Dog Training

Mark Siebel's Doggie Steps does four-session classes that actually change your dog's behavior. Near Tempe and gets serious results fast.

Phoenix JKD Teaches Real Mixed Martial Arts

Shahram Moosavi's Phoenix JKD in Tempe has been running legit mixed martial arts for 20 years. Reality over theory — worth checking out.

Tempe Pilates Studios Worth Your Time

<UNKNOWN></UNKNOWN>

Tempe's Civic Heartbeat: Where Community Gets Built

Tempe has a quietly robust civic life hiding in plain sight — here's where locals actually show up, plug in, and make things happen.

Tempe's Free Learning Scene Is Better Than You Think

Tempe punches well above its weight when it comes to free, accessible learning — from ASU's public lectures to the Tempe Public Library's surprisingly robust programming. Here's where to start.

Omega Strong Gym: Legit Powerlifting Setup

Omega Strong in Phoenix has actual competition equipment — Kilo plates, deadlift platforms, specialty bars. Non-commercial vibe, real lifting gym.

Taoist Tai Chi at Escalante Multi-Generational Center

Tempe's Escalante center runs low-key Taoist Tai Chi classes. Solid movement work, welcoming crew, beats the Phoenix studios.

AZ Dog Sports: 70+ Classes Weekly

AZ Dog Sports on the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale border has group and private classes. Serious training facility if you actually want results.

Phoenix JKD Teaches Actual Jeet Kune Do

Shahram Moosavi's Phoenix JKD in Tempe runs reality-based mixed martial arts. Twenty years of legit instruction, no fluff.

Yoga at Tempe History Museum

Tempe History Museum runs beginner-friendly yoga classes in their garden space. Cheap, small groups, actual locals.

Tempe's Free Learning Scene Is Richer Than You Think

From world-class university lectures to a beloved public library with robust community programming, Tempe is quietly one of the Valley's best places to keep learning — no tuition required.

Where Locals Go for Civic and Spiritual Grounding in Tempe

Tempe has a surprisingly rich civic and spiritual infrastructure hiding in plain sight — from a Quaker meetinghouse on 15th Street to a faith-rooted breakfast tradition at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Here's where to plug in.

Tempe's Civic and Spiritual Life Is More Alive Than You Think

From a Quaker meetinghouse on 15th Street to storytelling nights at the Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe's independent civic and spiritual scene is quietly rich — and genuinely welcoming to anyone curious enough to show up.

Muscle Factory Gym: 24/7 Powerlifting

Tempe's Muscle Factory is open all night for serious lifters. Competition bars, platforms, real equipment—no corporate gym nonsense.

Taoist Tai Chi at Escalante Center

Taoist Tai Chi Society meets at Escalante Multi-Generational Center in Tempe—low-key, all-ages classes near the Phoenix border. Super accessible.

Dog Training Elite: Serious Obedience Classes

Dog Training Elite in Tempe has solid obedience and behavior classes. Neal Mestas' operation is no-nonsense training if your dog actually needs to listen.

Metta Yoga Has 60 Weekly Classes

Metta Yoga in Phoenix has two locations, 30 instructors, and classes for every level. Actually worth the hype since 2003.

Tai Chi at Tempe History Museum

Tempe History Museum runs weekday tai chi classes. Low-key spot, genuine instruction, way less crowded than yoga studios.

Tempe Yoga Center Offers Real Insight

Tempe Yoga Center has solid meditation classes and an actual community vibe. Not Instagram-y, just solid practice.

Dog Training Classes Near Tempe

<UNKNOWN></UNKNOWN>

Yoga studios in Tempe near Phoenix

<UNKNOWN></UNKNOWN>

Where the Night Gets Hungry: Tempe's Late-Night Food and Bar Scene

ASU's energy keeps Tempe awake. Here's where locals eat and drink when everywhere else has closed.

Where to Find Tempe's Live Music Soul on Mill Avenue

From legendary jazz clubs to divey hipster bars, Mill Avenue's live music venues have made Tempe Phoenix's music capital for decades.

Why Tempe is Arizona's Creative Heart

From Mill Avenue galleries to ASU's vibrant campus, Tempe pulses with art, theater, and cultural innovation that defines the region.

Tempe's Mill Avenue: Heart of a College Town

How a historic downtown strip became the beating center of Arizona State University's thriving community.

Tempe's Markets: Where Community Gathers Every Week

Discover Tempe's beloved farmers markets and street fairs that define the local culture year-round.

"I Can Help" Tabling @ Polytechnic

Have questions about where to find your classes? Want to know how to get involved? Are you looking for a specific building? Stop by an I Can Help table inside the Student Union. We can help! --- Event Details: https://sundevilcentral.eoss.asu.edu/rsvp?id=391680

Herberger Institute Spring Welcome

Enjoy snacks, resources, games, and connection! We will have a first day of class photo booth, and Rapid Resume Review from Creative Careers. Presentations start at 5 p.m. --- Event Details: https://sundevilcentral.eoss.asu.edu/rsvp?id=392262

Out of the Darkness Walk Tabling

Stop by to learn about the 2026 ASU Out of the Darkness Walk, a collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! --- Event Details: https://sundevilcentral.eoss.asu.edu/rsvp?id=394378

First Business Planners at West Valley Meeting

Join us for our first club meeting of the spring semester! This meeting will provide an overview of our club’s mission and goals, explain the application process, and outline available leadership opportunities. We will also make vision boards for personal and academic goals for the semester. This meeting is designed to

Meet The Team (Downtown)

Stop by to meet the Edson Student Engagement Team and learn about the exciting events we have planned for the semester, how you can get involved and connect with others. --- Event Details: https://sundevilcentral.eoss.asu.edu/rsvp?id=392562

First Day of Class Photos

Take a picture with your friends and your best outfits, while keeping it as a memory with a picture! SCC will be at Fletcher Walkway taking pictures and offering good vibes. Come to school, take a picture, and learn some more! --- Event Details: https://sundevilcentral.eoss.asu.edu/rsvp?id=392537

Ring in the Spring!

Join us for our Spring 2026 welcome event! Enjoy coffee, pastries, and a scavenger hunt to learn about on-campus clubs and organizations and win prizes! We will also be doing Karaoke from 12:00PM-1:30PM! --- Event Details: https://sundevilcentral.eoss.asu.edu/rsvp?id=391055

Spring Welcome Week Tabling

Handing out flyers for our student organization and inviting students to our events. --- Event Details: https://sundevilcentral.eoss.asu.edu/rsvp?id=391040

I Can Help Booth

Have questions about where to find your classes? How to get involved? Or looking for a specific building? Stop by an I Can Help Booth outside of the Memorial Union and Palm Walk to speak to current students to get your questions answered and participate in different events involving First day of Class Photos, Sparky ta

Barren Mind Improv Sunday Rehearsal

At BMI Sunday Rehearsal, we will practice improv games and the skills and tactics of improv to prepare for our show --- Event Details: https://sundevilcentral.eoss.asu.edu/rsvp?id=390084

Back to School Treats

Join W. P. Carey out on Dean's Patio while we welcome you back with a sweet treat or two! --- Event Details: https://sundevilcentral.eoss.asu.edu/rsvp?id=394871

Welcome Back Spring Brunch

Event held on the first day of classes to welcome both new and returning students. Students can stop by between classes to enjoy coffee and brunch connect with staff, and learn about resources, programs, and support services available to them for the spring semester. --- Event Details: https://sundevilcentral.eoss.asu.

Maroon Mondays happen every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., hosted by PAB Downtown. Students can swing by our table to pick up freebies while also having the chance to connect one-on-one with other students and members of the club. It’s a fun, easy way to start the week, make connections, and get involved with PAB Down

West Valley- Year of LiveWell 2026 Week

If you're looking for a place to crush all your 2026 wellness goals, the Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFC) is the place for you. At the SDFC we strive to offer opportunities for ASU to better Live, Feel, Learn and Engage to build a happier and healthier life. To help you start your year off strong, the SDFC is hosting a

Explore other neighborhoods

Downtown Midtown Central Coronado Encanto Melrose Willo Windsor Sq Arcadia Biltmore N. Central S. Mountain Laveen Scottsdale N. Scottsdale Mesa Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee Queen Creek Glendale Peoria Surprise Avondale Goodyear Cave Creek Fountain Hills