# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open The Lid - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: UpNext Collective presents 'Open the Lid', where you'll be ask, " Is the movement overthinking? Or are you overthinking?" Come and find out!About this EventAbout the EventUpNext Collective is a BIPOC-led, multidisciplinary, project-based arts collective founded in 2025. Co-directed by Honestine Mbuyenge and Shayla Eshelman, the collective creates bold, expressive works that center storytelling through movement, film, and live performance. Guided by the motto "Ground, Form, Reset," UpNext Collective uses art to spark conversation, challenge harmful cycles, and celebrate the depth and diversity of BIPOC experiences.Open the Lid is the collective's debut evening-length production—an unforgettable journey through movement, storytelling, and emotion that invites audiences to reflect, connect, and see the world from new perspectives.Event InformationFree parking is available beside the theater.Tickets are donation-based, a minimum $10 donation per person. Donations of $10–$30 or more are greatly appreciated and directly support UpNext Collective and future productions.Donation tickets may be purchased at the door; however, seating is not guaranteed. We highly recommend reserving your tickets online in advance.Parking- Phoenix Center for the Arts/Third St Theater is located directly in front of the Margaret T Hance Park Parking Lot. The parking lot can hold 180 vehicles. Please note that although its encourage to use this parking lot, it is public parking and owned by the City of Phoenix. Parking spaces may not be blocked off, or held, and may be unavailable due to Hance Park programming. Additional parking can be found on Moreland Street, Phoenix Library, and Grace Lutheran Church.Content AdvisoryThis performance contains flashing lights and strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.Community ExpectationsUpNext Collective is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. We ask all guests to treat one another with kindness and respect. Harassment, discrimination, racist remarks, or any form of violent or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Anyone engaging in this behavior will be asked to leave the premises. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/phoenix/open-the-lid/100001993949624001 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art, entertainment, storytelling, contests, it, theatre - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Phoenix Center for the Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Phoenix - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: Phoenix Center for the Arts - **lat**: 33.4617986 - **long**: -112.0699537 - **full address**: Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Open The Lid - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/26fe4849f7cf5c18fcf9aeb652d7f3a67574b8fca790e7e8b4f00e948409a240-rimg-w1200-h1800-dc090812-gmir.jpg?v=1784219472 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Open The Lid being held? - **A:** Open The Lid takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Open The Lid? - **A:** Open The Lid is organized by UpNext Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Open The Lid is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Phoenix, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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