Where hip meets historical

Jazz, global music, indie folk, classical, soul, rock, storytelling, theater and more are in the spotlight at our one-of-a-kind space. Find the hidden and historical ASU Kerr for live music and arts in the heart of Scottsdale!

Marcos Varela plays electric bass guitar on stage

Featured Event:
Marcos Varela
Thursday, Oct. 24
7:30 p.m.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at ASU Kerr with acclaimed bassist Marcos Varela. Hailing from Houston, Texas, and a graduate of NYC’s New School, Varela is a master of both acoustic and electric bass. He has played with jazz legends like The Mingus Big Band, Billy Hart, and Ingrid Jensen.

Upcoming events

Gather Storytelling – Lost

Storytellers Jeb Butler, Tatiana Crespo and Brad DeBiase circle up with our guest host/traditional storyteller Elizabeth Welles to tell stories based on the theme “Lost.”

October 17, 2024

Heavenly: Nicole Larsen in Concert

Join Nicole Larsen and Klara Kukumi at Kerr for a night of celestial-inspired enchantment. Experience a magical performance filled with beauty and wonder.

October 18, 2024

Coffee at Kerr with Arizona Opera – Beyond Downtown

Join Arizona Opera for a lecture recital revealing the “Beyond Downtown” performances and season highlights outside Symphony Hall.

October 23, 2024

Embrace the Unexpected

Find the hidden and historical ASU Kerr for live music and arts in the heart of Scottsdale! Global music, jazz, indie folk, classical music and soul concerts plus storytelling, comedy, theater shows and more are in the spotlight at our one-of-a-kind space.

Built in the late 1940s and 1950s, the adobe house of Louise Lincoln Kerr is a funky, unexpected space to hear live music in near Old Town Scottsdale. The brainchild of a trailblazing violist and composer, ASU Kerr is a place for adventurous music lovers to discover fearless and surprising artists in a relaxed, eclectic space.

Rooted in Louise’s tradition of inviting musicians and guests to relax and enjoy her picturesque Southwestern home, we invite you to hang out, discover something new and embrace the unexpected.