Fri Jun 5 2026

7:30 PM (Doors 6:30 PM)

Crescent Ballroom

308 North 2nd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003

Crescent Ballroom

308 North 2nd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003

$34.75

Ages 21+

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CRIME PAYS BUT BOTANY DOESN'T
with host
JOEY SANTORE

Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't is a Low-Brow, Crass Approach to Plant Ecology & Evolution as muttered by a Misanthropic Chicago Italian. We study plants through the lens of ecology and evolution, rather than what supposed anthropocentric uses they can provide (as if holding up the biosphere wasn't enough).

Joey Santore is a botanist, artist, author and ex-railroader who travels the world documenting plant life. He is the host and producer of the youtube channel Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't and was the host of a small-scale tv show called Kill Your Lawn. He advocates for native plants, building a closer human relationship with Earth's plant life, and a re-thinking of modern American horticulture and landscaping due to its mundane disconnection from both ecological and biological reality. His new book 'Concrete Botany' (release date April 7th) is a gritty, kick-in-the-guts look at the ecological disturbance humans have caused and the resilience of the plants living amongst it.
 
Friday, June 5th 2027
Doors at 6:30 / Show at 7:30

21+

This is a seated show. 

Advance General Admission Ticket: $25 + fees 
Day of Show GA Ticket: $30 + fees

CRIME PAYS BUT BOTANY DOESN'T WITH JOEY SANTORE

  • Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't

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    Crime Pay But Botany Doesn't is a Low-Brow, Crass Approach to Plant Ecology & Evolution as muttered by a Misanthropic Chicago Italian. We study plants through the lens of ecology and evolution, rather than what supposed anthropocentric uses they can provide (as if holding up the biosphere wasn't enough).

  • Joey Santore

    Other Arts & Theater

    Joey Santore is a botanist, artist, author and ex-railroader who travels the world documenting plant life. He is the host and producer of the youtube channel Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t and was the host of a small-scale tv show called Kill Your Lawn. He advocates for native plants, building a closer human relationship with Earth’s plant life, and a re-thinking of modern American horticulture and landscaping due to its mundane disconnection from both ecological and biological reality. His new book Concrete Botany (release date April 7th) is a gritty, kick-in-the-guts look at the ecological disturbance humans have caused and the resilience of the plants living amongst it.

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This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

YOUR NAME, CREDIT CARD, ADDRESS, AND EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE VERIFIED. SEE TICKETS AND CRESCENT BALLROOM RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY ORDERS IN EXCESS OF THE STATED TICKET LIMIT.

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Support acts are subject to change. No refunds.

CRIME PAYS BUT BOTANY DOESN'T WITH JOEY SANTORE

Fri Jun 5 2026 7:30 PM

(Doors 6:30 PM)

Crescent Ballroom Phoenix AZ

$34.75 Ages 21+

CRIME PAYS BUT BOTANY DOESN'T
with host
JOEY SANTORE

Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't is a Low-Brow, Crass Approach to Plant Ecology & Evolution as muttered by a Misanthropic Chicago Italian. We study plants through the lens of ecology and evolution, rather than what supposed anthropocentric uses they can provide (as if holding up the biosphere wasn't enough).

Joey Santore is a botanist, artist, author and ex-railroader who travels the world documenting plant life. He is the host and producer of the youtube channel Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't and was the host of a small-scale tv show called Kill Your Lawn. He advocates for native plants, building a closer human relationship with Earth's plant life, and a re-thinking of modern American horticulture and landscaping due to its mundane disconnection from both ecological and biological reality. His new book 'Concrete Botany' (release date April 7th) is a gritty, kick-in-the-guts look at the ecological disturbance humans have caused and the resilience of the plants living amongst it.
 
Friday, June 5th 2027
Doors at 6:30 / Show at 7:30

21+

This is a seated show. 

Advance General Admission Ticket: $25 + fees 
Day of Show GA Ticket: $30 + fees
Crime Pay But Botany Doesn't is a Low-Brow, Crass Approach to Plant Ecology & Evolution as muttered by a Misanthropic Chicago Italian. We study plants through the lens of ecology and evolution, rather than what supposed anthropocentric uses they can provide (as if holding up the biosphere wasn't enough).

Joey Santore is a botanist, artist, author and ex-railroader who travels the world documenting plant life. He is the host and producer of the youtube channel Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t and was the host of a small-scale tv show called Kill Your Lawn. He advocates for native plants, building a closer human relationship with Earth’s plant life, and a re-thinking of modern American horticulture and landscaping due to its mundane disconnection from both ecological and biological reality. His new book Concrete Botany (release date April 7th) is a gritty, kick-in-the-guts look at the ecological disturbance humans have caused and the resilience of the plants living amongst it.

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Select ticket quantity.

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Ages 21+
limit 8 per person
General Admission - Seated
$34.75 ($25.00 + $9.75 fees)

Delivery Method

eTickets
Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. YOUR NAME, CREDIT CARD, ADDRESS, AND EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE VERIFIED. SEE TICKETS AND CRESCENT BALLROOM RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY ORDERS IN EXCESS OF THE STATED TICKET LIMIT.

ANY TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING CAN BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF CRESCENT BALLROOM SEE TICKETS.

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Support acts are subject to change. No refunds.