Friday, June 8, 2012

2 Do This Weekend

June 9, 2012

Daily Events

Ahoy to Summer. All ages. Treasure hunt, pirate relays, prizes and more. Noon-3pm. $2.25 adults, $1 ages 2-17. Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, 1400 W Summit Pl, Chandler. 480-732-1061

Arizona Animal Encounters. All ages. See wild animals up close during this presentation. 11am-noon. Free. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S Central Ave. 602-468-6470

Ask a Vet. Ages 4 & up. Veterinarian Jaime Glasser, DVM will answer questions & give advice on responsible pet ownership. Ask the veterinarian questions about pet care, pet behavior and tips on how to keep your pet healthy. 10:30am-noon. Included with admission: $7 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson, Mesa. 480-644-2467

Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Three different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom or Busy Bones. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones. Included with admission: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028

Cirque du Soleil's Kooza (June 8-July 8). Two circus traditions combine - acrobatic performance and the art of clowning - to highlight the splendor and fragility of human performance and the boldness of slapstick humor. 8pm weekdays, 4 & 8pm Sat, 1 & 5pm Sun. $43.50-$143.50 adults, $33-$104.50 ages 2-12. Under the white Grand Chapiteau (big top) at University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale. cirquedusoleil.com

Dental Simulation Course (Fri-Sat June 8-9 or 15-16). Combines lectures, presentations and hands-on experience with actual tools of the trade for those interested in a career in dentistry. 8am-4pm Fri, 8am-3pm Sat. $100. Preregister. Midwestern University, 19555 North 59th Ave, Glendale. 623-572-3215

Emerge: Redesigning the Future (Apr 10-Aug 25). Interactive exhibition that unites artists, engineers, bioscientists, social scientists, story tellers and designers to build, draw, write and play with the future. 11am-8pm Tues, 11am-5pm Wed-Sat. Free. ASU Art Museum, southeast corner of Mill Ave & 10th St, Tempe. 480-965-2787

Extreme Pets (May 25-Sept 9). Learn how to adopt a pet, build pet sculptures, play pet video games and even meet various extreme pets in person (check calendar of events). 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun, closed Mon. $7, under 1 free. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467

Family Star Night. All ages. Kids activities, science demos, stargazing, Scout Corner and telescope demos. Family activities begin at 6pm; program begins at 7:30pm. $7, $10 per scout (includes packet & patch), ages 3 & under free. Challenger Space Center, 21170 N 83rd Ave, Peoria. 623-322-2001

Flagstaff Music Festival (Sat-Sun June 9-10). Local music, vendors, artists and food. Times vary. Free. Heritage Square, downtown Flagstaff. flagstaffmusicfestival.com

Garden Flashlight Tours. All ages. Hear and feel the desert at night. Bring a flashlight. 7pm. Included with admission: $18 adults, $10 ages 13-18, $8 ages 3-12, 2 & under free. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy. 480-941-1225

Garlic & Onion Festival (Fri-Sun June 8-10). Hayrides, pony rides, live entertainment, petting zoo and fresh onions and garlic. 4-9pm. $5/vehicle. Agua Linda Farm, 2643 E Frontage Rd, Amado. 520-891-5532

Grease (Tues-Sun June 8-July 15). Musical that explores the teen-age complexities of love, cars and drive-ins in the 1950s. Call for times. $47 & up. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria. 623-776-8400

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Fri-Sun June 8-10). The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Presented by Ghostlight Theatre. 7pm Fri, 2 & 7pm Sat-Sun. $18-$25. Valley Vista Performing Arts Center, 15550 N Parkview Pl, Surprise. 866-967-8167
 
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Fri-Sun May 25-June 24). Colorful tale from the Bible teaches the power of forgiveness and the importance of overcoming challenges. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 1 & 3pm Sat & Sun. $15 adults ($12 advance), $12 children. Reservations recommended. Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664
 
Kidtoons. All ages. Family friendly movies. This month's movie is "Strawberry Shortcake Bloomin' Berry Garden." 10:30am. $2.50. UltraStar Cinemas, Scottsdale Pavilions, Loop 101 & Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale (480-278-7324 and Surprise Pointe, 13649 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise (623-584-3838

Little Red Riding Hood (Wed-Sun through Jun 17). The traditional tale full of music, fun and the Big Bad Wolf. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat & Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050
 
Make-Your-Own Sanza Workshop. Ages 8-12. Learn about, make, decorate and take home your very own thumb piano. 11am-noon. $8/per craft; adults are free. Preregister The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6001

Mighty Mud Mania. All ages. Mud obstacle course, mud pits and sandcastle building (mini versions for ages 6 & under). 8am-2pm; adults can run the course from noon-2pm. $10 adults, free for ages 17 & under; donation of non-perishable food item is appreciated. Chaparral Park, 5401 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale. 480-312-2704

Million Dollar Quarter (Tues-Sun June 5-10). Re-visit the legendary night when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins sang together. Recommended for ages 6 & up. 7:30pm Tues-Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 1 & 6:30pm Sun. $23.50 & up. ASU Gammage, campus of Arizona State University, Mill Ave & Apache Blvd, Tempe. 480-784-4444

Nocturnal Nature Nights (Sat June 2-Aug 25). Enjoy the animals in the cool of the evening. 9am-8pm. $8 adults, $5 ages 3-12, under 3 free. Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, 1403 Heritage Park Rd, Prescott. 877-778-6008

Outdoor Festival (Sat June 9). Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with more than 40 exhibitors representing sportsmen, conservation groups, government agencies, outdoor recreation, wildlife conservation, natural resources and environmental organizations. Activities include fishing, archery, shooting in the air rifle trailer, games and live wildlife viewing. 10am-3pm. Free. Mormon Lake Lodge, Main St, Mormon Lake. 928-354-2227

Paper! (May 26-Sept 23). Challenges the viewer to look at age-old material in unexpected ways as it explores humankinds relationship with paper, across historical and cultural periods, both as medium and subject matter. 10am-9pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thur-Sat, noon-5pm Sun, closed Mon-Tues. $12 adults, $6 ages 6-17. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. 602-257-1880

Prowl & Play. All ages. Enjoy the zoo at night with water play, animal meet & greets, guided night hike and more. 6-9:30pm. $8 ($6 members), ages 2 & under free. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-273-1341

Rapunzel (Sat through June 30). Let down your hair and enjoy this magical fairytale. 11am. $12 adults, $10 children. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert. 480-497-1181

Strawberry Festival (Sat-Sun June 9-10). Live entertainment, arts & crafts, children's activities and everything strawberry. 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-3pm Sun. Free. Pine/Strawberry Community Center Ramada, 3886 N Hwy 87. strawberryfestivalaz.com

Summer Concert Series (Sat June 2-23). Dance along to music from local bands in the outdoor amphitheater. 7-9pm. Free. Superstition Springs Center, 6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-832-0212

Summer Saturday Evenings (Sat through Aug 25). Demonstrations, activities and a chance to see the museum at night. 4-10pm. $7 adults, $3 ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson. 520-883-2702

The Wallace & Ladmo Show (June 1-17). Follow the story of the iconic children's television show that ran in Arizona for 35 years. 7pm Wed-Sat, 2pm Sun. $24-$40 adults, $20 ages 12 & under. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe. 602-254-7399

The Wiz (Thur-Sun June 8-24). High-energy 1970s musical follows the adventures of the Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion and Dorothy as they ease on down the yellow brick road. Presented by Valley Youth Theatre. 7:30pm Thur-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $16.50-$34.50. Herberger Theater, 222 E Monroe St. 602-252-8497

To Kill a Mockingbird (May 25-June 30). Story of love and friendship based on the classic novel. Please be aware that the play is set in the South during the 1930s and does deal with themes of race and intolerance. Children under the age of 12 may not understand the prejudice and issues of that time and may have questions. 7:30pm Thur-Fri, 3 & 7:30pm Sat. $22 adults, $10 ages 12-18. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert. 480-497-1181

Welcome Summer Twilight Camp. All ages. Train ride, animal encounters, late night snack and outdoor water play. 6:15-10pm. $40 ($35 members). Preregister. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-914-4333



June 10, 2012

Daily Events


Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Three different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom or Busy Bones. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones. Included with admission: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028

Cirque du Soleil's Kooza (June 8-July 8). Two circus traditions combine - acrobatic performance and the art of clowning - to highlight the splendor and fragility of human performance and the boldness of slapstick humor. 8pm weekdays, 4 & 8pm Sat, 1 & 5pm Sun. $43.50-$143.50 adults, $33-$104.50 ages 2-12. Under the white Grand Chapiteau (big top) at University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale. cirquedusoleil.com

Extreme Pets (May 25-Sept 9). Learn how to adopt a pet, build pet sculptures, play pet video games and even meet various extreme pets in person (check calendar of events). 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun, closed Mon. $7, under 1 free. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467

Flagstaff Music Festival (Sat-Sun June 9-10). Local music, vendors, artists and food. Times vary. Free. Heritage Square, downtown Flagstaff. 

Garlic & Onion Festival (Fri-Sun June 8-10). Hayrides, pony rides, live entertainment, petting zoo and fresh onions and garlic. 4-9pm. $5/vehicle. Agua Linda Farm, 2643 E Frontage Rd, Amado. 520-891-5532

Grease (Tues-Sun June 8-July 15). Musical that explores the teen-age complexities of love, cars and drive-ins in the 1950s. Call for times. $47 & up. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria. 623-776-8400

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Fri-Sun June 8-10). The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Presented by Ghostlight Theatre. 7pm Fri, 2 & 7pm Sat-Sun. $18-$25. Valley Vista Performing Arts Center, 15550 N Parkview Pl, Surprise. 866-967-8167

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Fri-Sun May 25-June 24). Colorful tale from the Bible teaches the power of forgiveness and the importance of overcoming challenges. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 1 & 3pm Sat & Sun. $15 adults ($12 advance), $12 children. Reservations recommended. Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664

Kidtoons. All ages. Family friendly movies. This month's movie is "Strawberry Shortcake Bloomin' Berry Garden." 10:30am. $2.50. UltraStar Cinemas, Scottsdale Pavilions, Loop 101 & Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale (480-278-7324

Kid's Sunday. All ages. Giveaways to the first 5,000 kids through the gate and ages 12 & under get to run the bases after the game. Game starts at 1:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400

Little Red Riding Hood (Wed-Sun through Jun 17). The traditional tale full of music, fun and the Big Bad Wolf. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat & Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050

Million Dollar Quarter (Tues-Sun June 5-10). Re-visit the legendary night when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins sang together. Recommended for ages 6 & up. 7:30pm Tues-Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 1 & 6:30pm Sun. $23.50 & up. ASU Gammage, campus of Arizona State University, Mill Ave & Apache Blvd, Tempe. 480-784-4444

Paper! (May 26-Sept 23). Challenges the viewer to look at age-old material in unexpected ways as it explores humankinds relationship with paper, across historical and cultural periods, both as medium and subject matter. 10am-9pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thur-Sat, noon-5pm Sun, closed Mon-Tues. $12 adults, $6 ages 6-17. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. 602-257-1880

Princess & Super Hero Party. Ages 5 & under (with an adult). Come dressed in costume and enjoy games, arts & crafts, music, storytime and more. 10-11:30am. $10/family. Preregister. KidsPark, 4848 E Cactus Rd #220, Scottsdale. 602-788-2445

Silent Sunday. All ages. Enjoy park ranger guided programs while the park's main roadways will be closed to motor vehicles. 5am-11pm. Free. North Mountain Park, 10600 N 7th St. 602-495-5506
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Strawberry Festival (Sat-Sun June 9-10). Live entertainment, arts & crafts, children's activities and everything strawberry. 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-3pm Sun. Free. Pine/Strawberry Community Center Ramada, 3886 N Hwy 87. strawberryfestivalaz.com

Sunday Evening Concerts (Sun June 3-24). Favorite local bands. Bring blankets or chairs. 7:30-9pm. Free concert; $2/train and carousel rides. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale. 480-312-2312

The Wallace & Ladmo Show (June 1-17). Follow the story of the iconic children's television show that ran in Arizona for 35 years. 7pm Wed-Sat, 2pm Sun. $24-$40 adults, $20 ages 12 & under. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe. 602-254-7399

The Wiz (Thur-Sun June 8-24). High-energy 1970s musical follows the adventures of the Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion and Dorothy as they ease on down the yellow brick road. Presented by Valley Youth Theatre. 7:30pm Thur-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $16.50-$34.50. Herberger Theater, 222 E Monroe St. 602-252-8497

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