Center for the Performing Arts

Center for the Performing Arts

Welcome to PVCC's Center for the Performing Arts! Our facility features breathtaking concerts and inspiring theatrical performances that you won't want to miss! Explore our events below to see what we have in store for our 2024-2025 Season!

Events

OCTOBER

DROP DEAD!

Drop Dead A play by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore

October 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:00pm | October 20, 27 at 2:00pm
Center for the Performing Arts  | Paradise Valley Community College

Tickets: $16 adults; $12 seniors/staff/military; $8 students; $8 children 12 years and younger
A $2 fee will be added to all tickets bought at the door. Online sales will not have this fee.
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NOVEMBER

PVCC 2024 MIX TAPE CONCERT

PVCC Mixtape 2024

November 8th and 9th at 7:00pm
CPA Mainstage

Tickets: $16 adults; $12 seniors/staff/military; $8 students; $8 children 12 years and younger
A $2 fee will be added to all tickets bought at the door. Online sales will not have this fee.
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GUIDE TO THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE: STUDENT-DIRECTED ONE-ACT PLAYS

GUIDE TO THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE: STUDENT-DIRECTED ONE-ACT PLAYS

November 14, 15, 16 at 7:00 PM | November 17 at 2:00 PM
M-East Studio Theater

Tickets: $8 adult; $6 senior/staff/military; $5 students/child
A $2 fee will be added to all tickets bought at the door. Online sales will not have this fee.

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ALEXIS FRITZ MEMORIAL ART EXHIBITION
August 19th - October 6th at 5:00 PM
CPA Gallery

ALEXIS FRITZ MEMORIAL ART EXHIBITION RECEPTION
August 28th at 5:30 PM
CPA Gallery

CLAY CLUB ART EXHIBITION
October 6th - November 4th at 5:00 PM
CPA Gallery

FALL STUDENT ART SHOWCASE
November 13th - December 13th at 5:00 PM
CPA Gallery

FALL STUDENT ART SHOWCASE RECEPTION
November 21st at 5:30 PM
CPA Gallery

AUGUST

END OF SUMMER LOCAL BAND SHOWCASE

END OF SUMMER LOCAL BAND SHOWCASE

August 17th at 7:00 PM
CPA Mainstage

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CONVOCATION/DRUM CIRCLE

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CONVOCATION/DRUM CIRCLE

August 21st at 6:00 PM
CPA Mainstage

AUDITIONS FOR FALL PLAY: DROP DEAD (COMEDY)

AUDITIONS FOR FALL PLAY: DROP DEAD (COMEDY)

August 26th-27th at 5:00 PM
M-East Studio Theater

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Around the World in 8 Films

 

IFF: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (Great Britain/India; 2006, R)

IFF: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (Great Britain/India; 2006, R)

August 28th at 6:30 PM
CPA Mainstage

SEPTEMBER

IFF: STRANGERS (Israel; 2007, NR)

IFF: STRANGERS (Israel; 2007, NR)

September 4th at 6:30 PM
CPA Mainstage

 

IFF: RIDING ALONE FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES (China/Japan; 2005, PG)

IFF: RIDING ALONE FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES (China/Japan; 2005, PG)

September 11th at 6:30 PM 
CPA Mainstage

 

TECHNICAL ARTS PRODUCTION STUDENT CONCERT
September 13th at 7:00 PM
CPA Mainstage

 

IFF: BROKEN EMBRACES (Spain; 2009, R)

IFF: BROKEN EMBRACES (Spain; 2009, R)

September 18th at 6:30 PM
CPA Mainstage

SUNDOWN SERIES ESPORTS TOURNAMENT
September 21st at 9:00 AM
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OCTOBER

SUNDAY NIGHT ROCK SHOW
 

Sunday Night Rock Show


October 27th at 7:00pm 
Join us at The 44 Sports Grill in Glendale for this FREE concert featuring student rock bands and popular music ensembles from Glendale Community College and Paradise Valley Community College.

NOVEMBER

SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION DAY
November 2nd at 10:00 AM
CPA Mainstage

SUNDOWN SERIES ESPORTS TOURNAMENT
November 16th at 9:00 AM
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PVCC CLASSICAL ENSEMBLES CONCERT
November 19th at 7:00 PM
CPA Mainstage

PVCC JAZZ ENSEMBLES CONCERT
November 20th at 7:00 PM
CPA Mainstage

MUSIC INDUSTRY STUDIES SHOWCASE
November 21st at 7:00 PM
CPA Mainstage

ALICE COOPER'S PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING MUSIC COMPETITION FINALS
November 23rd at 5:00 PM
CPA Mainstage

DECEMBER

FESTIVAL OF TALES
December 7th at 9:00 AM
All of PVCC Campus

FALL DANCE COLLECTION PERFORMANCE
December 6th-7th | 7:00 PM
CPA Mainstage