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June 18, 2013
Animal Crackers (through Sept 7). Exhibition features animal-themed works by local and national artists. Includes works by Phoenix Zoo animals Ruby the elephant and Duchess the orangutan. 10am-6pm Tues-Fri, 11am-6pm Sat. Free. Gallery at TCA, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-350-2TCA (2822) or tempe.gov/tcagallery
Behind the Lanes Tour. All ages. Learn how state of the art bowling equipment works. 10am. Free. Reservations necessary. FlipSide, 4874 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert. 480-471-8444 or exploreflipside.com
Bubble Gum Blow-Out!. All ages. Learn about where bubble gum comes from, how it is made, and then participate in bubble gum-blowing contest. 3pm. Free. Hollyhock Branch Library, 15844 N Hollyhock, Surprise. 602-652-3000 or mcldaz.org
In the Cool of the Library. All ages. Get out of the heat and enjoy stories and songs. 10am. Free. Northwest Regional Branch Library, 16089 N Bullard Ave, Surprise. 602-652-3000 or mcldaz.org
Kids Club - Baby Animals. All ages. Learn about baby animals through fun facts, songs and more. Companion games and activities also available online. 10am. Free. Paradise Valley Mall, 4568 E Cactus Rd. mallkidsclub.com
Luster Kaboom's Fun House (through July 30). Phoenix/New York street artist and alternative cartoonist presents his unique take on the carnival fun-house. 9am-9pm Mon-Thur, 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. Free. The Gallery at the Civic Center Library, 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. 480-312-READ (7323) or scottsdalelibrary.org
Stocked (through Sept 1). Presents the work of contemporary artists who, directly and indirectly, take the grocery store and consumption of its products as their subjects. Noon-5pm Tues-Wed & Sun, noon-9pm Thur-Sat. $7 adults, $5 students, under 15 free; free to all on Thur. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4666 or smoca.org
Summer Stay & Play. Ages 5 & under (with an adult). Play, meet new friends, explore toys, enjoy art activities and books. 10:30-11:30am. Free. Appaloosa Library, 7377 E Silverstone Dr, Scottsdale. 480-312-READ (7323) or scottsdalelibrary.org
Tuesdays with Radio Disney. All ages. Dancing, sing-alongs, games, prize giveaways, activities and more. 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Desert Ridge Marketplace, District Stage, 21001 N Tatum Blvd. shopdesertridge.com
Water Under the Bridge (Mar 29-July 24). Exhibition reflecting the beauty and history of the Tempe Town Lake and Salt River through original works and photographs. 10am-6pm Mon, 10am-8pm Tues-Thur, 10:30am-5pm Fri-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. Youth Library Gallery, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe. tempe.gov/communitygalleries
World's Largest Swim Lesson. All ages. Join the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for largest simultaneous swim lesson. 7am check in, 8am lesson begins. Free; registration necessary. Big Surf Waterpark, 1500 N McClintock Dr, Tempe. 480-994-2297 or bigsurf.ticketsocket.com/worldslargestswimminglesson
World's Largest Swimming Lesson. All ages. Venues around the world hold a swim lesson at the same exact time, trying to break last year's record. 8am. Free. Preregister. SWIMkids USA, 2725 W Guadalupe, Mesa. 480-820-9109 or wlsl.org
Zoomorphic (through Aug 9). Artists combine human feelings with animal images to create curious portraits of both - in print, painting and ceramics. 11am-5pm Tues-Sat. Free. ASU Art Museum, southeast corner of Mill Ave & 10th St, Tempe. 480-965-2787 or asuartmuseum.asu.edu
Alice in Wonderland (June 14-15, 22, 28 & 29). Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into adventure. 10am. $14. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria. 623-776-8400 or azbroadway.org
Cirque Musica (Thur-Fri June 6 & 7). Acrobats, aerialists, strong-men and more perform to classical and contemporary music. Performed by the Phoenix Symphony. 7:30 Thur, 8pm Fri. $18 & up.
Symphony Hall, 75 N 2nd St. 602-495-1999 or phoenixsymphony.org
Concerts at The MIM (June 1-29). Rickie Lee Jones: My Life In Words & Music June 1; I Am AZ Music: Bluegrass/Americana June 4; Young Sounds of Arizona June 6; Spencer Day June 7; Jerry Douglas June 12; Ladysmith Black Mambazo June 15; Sarah Jarosz June 16; Iris DeMent June 21; Pavlo June 22; John Jorgenson's Gypsy Jazz Quintet June 23 and Raul Midon June 29. Call for prices and times. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 or mim.org
Dancin' Thru the Decades (Sat June 1). Ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz and more are performed by dancers of all ages from the Arizona Sunrays Dance Center. 10am & 2pm. $12 adults, $10 ages 5-12/seniors, ages 4 & under free. North Canyon High School, 1700 E Union Hills Dr. 602-992-5790 or arizonasunrays.com
Disney's 101 Dalmatians (Fri-Sun May 31-June 2). Tale of kidnappers, puppies and villains. 7pm Fri, 11am Sat, 1:30pm Sun. $8 Theater Works, 8355 W Peoria Ave, Peoria. 623-815-7930 or theaterworks.org
Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. (Thur-Sun May 30-June 9). A young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. 7pm Thur-Fri, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm Sat, noon & 3pm Sun. $18 adults, $15 students/seniors/ages 12 & under; join Ariel and friends for cookies and juice at 2pm June 1 & 8 for $10/child. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N Vision Way, Bldg 2, Anthem, musicaltheatreofanthem.org
Goldilocks (Wed-Sun June 19-July 7). Little girl unexpectedly meets up with three bears. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $10 adults, $7 children, under 2 free with another paid child admission. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series (Sat May 11-June 8). Live entertainment and activities. 7-10pm. Free. CityCenter of CityNorth, 5415 E Deer Valley Dr. 480-319-8700 or citycenterofcitynorth.com
Huff 'N Puff The Story of Three Pigs (Thur-Sun June 20-30). An original musical, with new characters and twists, based on the classic fairytale of the three little pigs. Performed by East Valley Children's Theatre. 7pm Thur-Fri, 4 & 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun. $15 adults, $11 ages 17 & under. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com
Kick-A Dance Showcase (June 13-15). Promotes up-and-coming dance makers. Recommended for ages 7 & up. Presented by Scorpius Dance Theatre. 7pm Thur, 7 & 9pm Fri-Sat. Call for prices. Phoenix Little Theatre, 100 E McDowell Rd. 602-254-2151 or scorpiusdance.com
Noises Off (Thur-Sun May 31-June 16). Behind-the-scenes shenanigans as a tattered troupe of actors try to desperately put on a play. Performed by Mesa Encore Theatre. Call for times. $24-$29. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or mesaencoretheatre.com
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus Presents Built to Amaze! (Wed-Mon June 26-July 1). More than 110 of the world's best artists and athletes construct a circus before your eyes. Call for times. $15-$95, $10 ages under 12. US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St. 800-745-3000 or ringling.com
Rumpelstiltskin (Wed-Sun May 29-June 16). Classic tale of the strange little fellow with the hard-to-guess name and the miller's daughter. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $10 adults, $7 children, under 2 free with another paid child admission. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St.
602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org
Shrek the Musical (Thur-Sun June 14-30). An ogre, a talkative donkey and fairytale misfits set out to rescue a princess. Presented by Valley Youth Theatre. 7:30pm Thur-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $16.50 & up. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe.
602-252-8497 or vyt.com
Sister Act (June 25-30). A woman witnesses a crime and is hidden by the police in a convent. 7:30pm Tues-Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 1 & 6:30pm Sun. $20-$125. ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe. 480-965-3434 or asugammage.com
Spring Song Fun Fest (Sun June 2). The 100-member Tempe Community Chorus sings a varied repertoire of favorite musical numbers. 4pm. $10 ages 12 & over. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. tempecommunitychorus.org
Summer Concert Series (Sat June 1-22). Dance along to music from local bands in the outdoor amphitheater. 7-9pm. Free. Superstition Springs Center, 6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-396-2570 or superstitionsprings.com
Sunday Evening Concert Series (Sun May 5-July 7). 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 or therailroadpark.com
The Butterfly's Day (Fri-Sun May 24-June 23). An inspiring musical tale about a butterfly who searches for purpose and discovers that her choices in life make a difference. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 1 & 3pm Sat-Sun. $15. Reservations recommended. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664 or desertstages.org
The Glendale Summer Band (Thur June 6-July 25; Wed July 3). Community band of 100 musicians play marches, ballads and show tunes. 8pm. Free. Murphy Park Amphitheater, 59th Ave & Glenn Dr, Glendale. 623-930-2299 or glendaleaz.com/events
Topia (Tues-Sat May 14-June 1). Production performed by Ballet Arizona combines art and the environment. 8pm. $40-$55 (discounts for Garden members). Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-381-1096 or balletaz.org
Babystop Boot Camp Series (Sat June 8 & 22). Nancy Dastrup, the owner of AZ ChildProofers, shares all the must do's for in-home and pool safety (9:30am on June 8); An afternoon of fun & play with Manhattan Toy (2pm on June 22). $25 (receive a $25 gift certificate to use at Babystop or Kidstop). Preregister. Babystop, 6990 East Shea Blvd Scottsdale, Scottsdale. 480-278-7300 or babystopaz.com
Baby's Night Out (Thur June 6-27). Parent with infants can watch a feature film. Features valet stroller parking, dimmed lights, reduced volume and changing facilities in the auditorium. 7pm. UltraStar Cinemas, Scottsdale Pavilions, 9090 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale and Ak-Chin, 16000 Maricopa Road, Maricopa. ultrastarmovies.com
Buckle Up Baby the Right Way. Certified car seat technicians will properly install car seats and perform car seat checks. 7-10am. Free. MarketPlace at Central, 217 E Dunlap Ave. 602-717-4402.
Free Medical Clinic (Sat June 29). Free medical limited exams to the public for both OB/GYN care and general family medicine. These are limited exams and lab work to the public who otherwise have no health insurance. 9am-1pm. Free; $10 donation asked for the Matthews Crossing Food Bank. Today's Women's Health Specialists, 604 W Warner Rd #E201, Chandler. 480-963-7900 or womenshealtharizona.com
New Parents Meeting (Thur June 13). Expectant parents can meet physicians, tour the office and get questions answered. Free. 5:30pm at Phoenix Pediatrics, 4434 N 12th St and 6pm at 4735 E Union Hills Dr. 602-242-5121 or phoenixpediatrics.com
Scottsdale Fertility Forum (Sat June 15). Top Valley doctors discuss fertility issues. Presented by the Scottsdale Business Community Project. 8-11am. $45. Nourish Restaurant, 7147 E Highland Ave, Scottsdale. scottsdalefertilityforum.com
Animal Crackers (through Sept 7). Exhibition features animal-themed works by local and national artists. Includes works by Phoenix Zoo animals Ruby the elephant and Duchess the orangutan. 10am-6pm Tues-Fri, 11am-6pm Sat. Free. Gallery at TCA, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-350-2TCA (2822) or tempe.gov/tcagallery
Da Vinci - The Genius (Feb 10-June 9). The most comprehensive exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci brings to life the full range of his genius as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor and philosopher.
10am-5pm. $26.95 adults, $20 ages 3-17 ($8-$10 members); includes general admission to the center. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org
Dream On... (June 21-Sept 15). Discover the science of dreams, ideas that came from dreams and the worlds created from the imaginations of several artists. Includes hands-on and interactive activities.
10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. Closed Mon. $7 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2468 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com
Luster Kaboom's Fun House (through July 30). Phoenix/New York street artist and alternative cartoonist presents his unique take on the carnival fun-house. 9am-9pm Mon-Thur, 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. Free. The Gallery at the Civic Center Library, 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. 480-312-READ (7323) or scottsdalelibrary.org
Sesame Street Presents: The Body (June 30-Sept 2) This Interactive exhibition teaches children how their bodies work and how to keep them healthy as they hop, jump, run and dance their way through this hands-on Sesame Street adventure.
10am-5pm. $21.95 ($5 members); price includes general admission. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org
Stocked (through Sept 1). Presents the work of contemporary artists who, directly and indirectly, take the grocery store and consumption of its products as their subjects. Noon-5pm Tues-Wed & Sun, noon-9pm Thur-Sat. $7 adults, $5 students, under 15 free; free to all on Thur. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4666 or smoca.org
Suited for Space (through June 16). Developed by the
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES)
in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Air and
Space Museum and features suits used in testing and
training, large-scale photographs and objects on loan
from the National Air and Space Museum. 9am-5pm. $15. Lowell Observatory, 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff. 928-233-3212 or lowell.edu
The Art of Video Games (June 16-Sept 29). Explores the forty-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, with a focus on visual effects and the creative use of new technologies. 10am-9pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thur-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. $15 adults, $10 students, $6 ages 6-17, under 6 free. Free to all 3-9pm Wed. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. 602-257-1222 or phxart.org
Water Under the Bridge (Mar 29-July 24). Exhibition reflecting the beauty and history of the Tempe Town Lake and Salt River through original works and photographs. 10am-6pm Mon, 10am-8pm Tues-Thur, 10:30am-5pm Fri-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. Youth Library Gallery, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe. tempe.gov/communitygalleries
Zoomorphic (through Aug 9). Artists combine human feelings with animal images to create curious portraits of both - in print, painting and ceramics. 11am-5pm Tues-Sat. Free. ASU Art Museum, southeast corner of Mill Ave & 10th St, Tempe. 480-965-2787 or asuartmuseum.asu.edu
El Dia de San Juan Fiesta (Mon June 24) Celebrates the return of the monsoon season with a traditional procession and blessing, cowboys and trick horseback riders, food, games and music.
5-10pm. Free. Mercado San Augustin, 100 S Avenida del Convento, Tucson. 520-665-8618. visittucson.org
Flagstaff Folk Festival (Sat-Sun June 29-30). More than 100 acts on four stages, workshops, jams and more. 10am-6pm. $5/person, $15/family. Coconino Center for the Arts & Pioneer Museum, 2300 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff. 928-606-2064 or flagfolkfest.org
Flagstaff Hullabaloo (Sat-Sun June 1-2). Community festival featuring live music, local foods and vendors, children's activities, bike parade and more. Doors open at 10am. $5-$50. Wheeler Park, 212 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff. 928-853-4292 or flaghullaballoo.com
Garlic & Onion Festival (Fri-Sun June 7-9). Hayrides, pony rides, live entertainment, petting zoo and fresh onions and garlic.
4-10pm. $8/person. Agua Linda Farm, 2643 E Frontage Rd, Amado. 520-891-5532 or aqualindafarm.net
Lavender Festival (Thur-Sun June 20-30). Tours, cut-your-own lavender, crafts and cooking demonstrations. 9am-3pm. $5/person. Red Rock Ranch & Farms, Concho. 928-337-2289 or redrockfarms.com
National Trails Day (Sat June 1). Discover, learn about and celebrate trails while participating in educational exhibits, trail dedications, gear demonstrations, instructional workshops and trail work projects. Times vary. Some parks have entrance fees. azparks.gov
Nocturnal Nature Nights (Sat through Aug 31). Enjoy the zoo 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. 928-778-4242 x16 or heritageparkzoo.org
Outdoor Festival (Sat June 8). Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with 60 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 or mormonlakelodge.com
Strawberry Festival (Sat-Sun June 15-16). Live entertainment, arts & crafts, children's activities and everything strawberry. 8am-5pm Sat, 8am-4pm Sun. Free. Pine/Strawberry Community Center Ramada, 3886 N Hwy 87. strawberryfestivalaz.com
Summer Saturday Evenings (Sat June 1-22) Demonstrations, activities and a chance to see the museum at night. 6-10pm. $12 adults, $4 ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson. 520-883-2702 or desertmuseum.org
Territorial River Regatta (Sat June 29). Build and decorate a float (prizes awarded) or bring a tube and join the fun. 8am-2pm. $5. The Confluence where the Gila River joins the Colorado River. territorialriverregatta.com
Throw Papa ON the Train (Sun June 16). Make memories with dad, granddad or an uncle on the vintage train. Train departs at 1pm. $49.95-$79.95 adults, $34.95 ages 2-12, ages 2 & under free (when riding on an adult\'s lap). Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale. 800-582-7245 or verdecanyonrr.com
Walk for the Woods (Sat June 1). 6-mile hike, 5K walk, nature walk and geocaching. 8:30am walks begin. $10-$25; T-shirt, lunch and concert included. The White Mountain Nature Center, 425 Woodland Rd, Lakeside. wmnature.org.
Word Oceans Day (Sat June 8). Learn more about the ocean and ways to help conserve it. 9am-noon. Included with admission: $8 adults, $4 ages 2-14, under 2 free. Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S Randolph Way, Tucson. 520-881-4753 x19 or tucsonzoo.org
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