Bar Flies: A Monthly Reading Series Tickets

Bar Flies: A Monthly Reading Series is a beloved Phoenix staple that blends live storytelling with curated themes. Since its inception in 2015 at Valley Bar, Bar Flies has showcased five readers per show, each bringing their own voice to a rotating theme, all curated by Amy Silverman. A DJ sets the mood with a tailored playlist, creating a intimate yet dynamic live literary experience.

In 2019, Bar Flies published Bar Flies: True Stories from the Early Years, a collection of 60 essays that captures the early energy and community-driven spirit of the series. The book earned attention from Kirkus Reviews and local and national press, including Phoenix New Times and USA Today quotes, helping to broaden the reach of this Phoenix-founded project.

Today, Bar Flies continues to thrive at Valley Bar, where the show remains a home for experimental storytelling in a welcoming, unpretentious setting. The series also maintains a podcast on Apple Podcasts, offering listeners an audio taste of the live readings between events. If you’re in Phoenix or planning a visit, secure your seats and join the ongoing conversation around personal narratives, humor, and shared human experience.

Upcoming 2025 shows at Valley Bar include Barflies: Dream on June 25, 2025 and Barflies: Pretend on August 27, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. Valley Bar is located at 130 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, serving as the ongoing home for Bar Flies readings. For the most current event details, we’ll help you track the latest lineups and themes. Follow Bar Flies on social media and listen to the podcast for behind-the-scenes insights and author interviews.

Social links and official pages below connect you with the creators, performers, and the Bar Flies community.