Rev Up Your Engines

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
Aug. 3-4

It’s going to get loud! Your favorite monster trucks, including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Boneshaker, Bigfoot and the all-new Gunkster, will crush cars in this family-friendly event. There will also be a laser light show, dance parties, giveaways and a special appearance by the car-eating, fire-breathing, transforming robot Megasaurus. Check the website for ticket prices and showtimes. Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, (623) 772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com

Sip Away the Summer

PHOENIX magazine’s Summer Cocktail Camp
Through Aug. 25

There is no better way to spend a scorching summer afternoon than sipping a crisp, refreshing cocktail. If you’re getting bored with your usual, our sister publication is hosting a 10-week, rotating event featuring the Valley’s best mixologists. They will showcase their skills while crafting the best spirits with ingredients that always go down smoothly. 1-3 p.m., $40-$48. Visit tickets.phoenixmag.com for a complete list of locations and to purchase tickets.

Take the Scenic Route

Flagstaff Symphony Guild Home Tour
Aug. 10

Many of Flagstaff’s rustic homes match the beautiful mountain scenery of the region, and each one has distinctive characteristics and fascinating stories. Peek inside these modern and historic residences during this self-guided home tour, which benefits the concerts, education and community outreach programs established by the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $40. Tickets will be mailed by July 27. flagstaffsymphony.com

Your Eyes Aren’t Deceiving You

Summer Wine Series
Aug. 22

Nothing is as it seems inside Scottsdale’s Museum of Illusions, a magical place filled with exhibits that fool the eye. However, there is no deceiving your palette as you sip the reds and whites provided by the Wine Collective Scottsdale. Tickets include two pours of wine, a charcuterie cup, access to the museum’s exhibits and music provided by a live DJ. 6-8 p.m., $40, Museum of Illusions Scottsdale, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, moiscottsdale.com

It’s Vintage!

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market
Sept. 13-15

You’ll surely find something you love when this legendary semi-annual vintage market returns to Scottsdale. More than 130 small businesses and artists from across the country will be selling what could be your new favorite outfit or that special something to tie the room together. Fri., 4-9 p.m. (VIP only); Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $8-$10 general admission, $50-$60 VIP admission, WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com

When They Come Around

Green Day
Sept. 18

In addition to releasing the new critically acclaimed “Saviors” album this year, the punk trio is celebrating milestone anniversaries for their best works: “Dookie” (30 years old) and “American Idiot” (now two decades young). The group will perform the two landmark records, along with many of their new songs and classic tracks, at this sure-to-be raucous show. 5:30 p.m. Check the website for showtimes. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, (602) 514-8400, dbacks.com

A True Love of Mine

“Girl From the North Country”
Aug. 20-25

Bob Dylan’s folk songs are used to tell this touching story of drifters living in a guesthouse along the shore of Lake Superior struggling to keep their dreams alive during the Great Depression. Call for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, (480) 965-3434, asugammage.com

Game Time

Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals
Sept. 15

Despite last season’s record, there are reasons to be optimistic about the Cardinals this season, including an upgraded defensive line, a healthy Kyler Murray in the quarterback position and receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. taking the field. Check out the new and improved team when they take on their NFC rivals, the Los Angeles Rams. Check the website for ticket prices. 1:05 p.m., State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, (602) 379-0102, azcardinals.com

Simply the Best

PHOENIX magazine’s Best Fest 2024
Aug. 17

Shop some of the products and services offered by the recipients of this year’s Best of the Valley Awards, which our sister publication gives out yearly. There will also be a food and beer festival, local crafts, karaoke, scavenger hunts and adoptable puppies All tickets include unlimited samples, 10 drink tickets and a scavenger hunt card. VIP entry: 5 p.m.; general admission entry: 6 p.m. $45-$65, The Duce, 525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, azbestfest.com

Bop ‘til You Drop

Kidz Bop 2024
Sept. 6

Dance with your children like no one is watching when Aleah, JJ, Shila and Tyler, better known as the Kidz Bop Kids, take the stage to perform and dance to today’s greatest hits, with lyrics appropriate for all ages. 7 p.m. Check the website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, (602) 514-2919, livenation.com

Painting Above the Rim

16th Annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
Beginning Sept. 7

For one week, more than 20 artists from the Southwest will capture the majestic beauty of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim “en plein air” in full view of the park’s visitors. The finished works will be on display and available for purchase online and at the Kolb Studio inside the park, with proceeds benefiting the Grand Canyon Conservancy. Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, (928) 638-2481, grandcanyon.org

Field of View

“Horizons: A Landscape Survey”
Sept. 3-28

Arizona-based artists Jim Waid, David Kessler, Travis Rice, Ellen Wagener and Michael Marlowe will be featured in this exhibition, which captures beautiful and unusual sweeping panoramas. The opening reception will take place on Sept. 7 from 1-3 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Bentley Gallery, 250 E. McKinley St., Phoenix, (480) 946-6060, bentleygallery.com

Heat and Inspiration Rise

“Summer”
Through Sept. 28

While the sunshine brings overpowering heat to the Southwest, it can also make the outside world seem enchanting. The exquisite beauty of the season comes through in a painting of Brazil’s Elza Burquo House beautifully rendered by Andy Burgess; sculptures by Shaunté Glover; and other works by Sonya Clark, Claudio Dicochea, and Ben Durham. Lisa Sette Gallery, 210 E. Catalina Drive, Phoenix, (480) 990-7342, lisasettegallery.com

Out West

“William Matthews: Decades”
Through Oct. 20

The iconic image of the American cowboy continues to undergo numerous revisions, much like the Southwestern landscape. Over the last five decades, Colorado-based artist William Matthews has captured those transitions with his paintbrush and watercolors with a body of work that is stunning and, at times, witty. One thing it is not is commonplace. Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, (480) 686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.org

More Than Meets the Eye

“Harry Fonseca: Transformations”
Through April 20

In the late 1970s, the late Nisenan Native American artist Harry Fonseca began his “Coyote” series. The main character in these works, seen as a “trickster” in Native American storytelling, is a metaphor for how one changes and defies society’s preconceived notions. The Heard has gathered the work of this underrated artist, who also explored queer subcultures and the dark side of American history. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, (602) 252-8848, heard.org

Show Us Your Ironwork

Botanical Blacksmith Exhibit
Through Sept. 20

Gardens need something to help them stand out, and the more than 70 botanical-themed metal sculptures on display outdoors and inside The Arboretum at Flagstaff are sure to get everyone’s eyes on your estate’s greenery. Most of the work you will see is for sale, with 30% of the proceeds benefitting the venue. Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $12, adults; $6, kids ages 5-17, The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, (928) 774-1442, thearb.org

Strong and Resilient

“Nosotras Las Mujeres, We the Women”
Through Oct. 4

In this exhibition, emerging and established female artists will explore identity, resilience, spirituality, social justice and other powerful and contemporary themes, representing all cultures and media. Tues.-Sat.,11 a.m.-7 p.m.; First and Third Fridays: 2 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Xico Galleria, 829 N. First Ave., Phoenix, xicoinc.org

Use Your Head

“Brains and Beauty: At the Intersection of Art and Neuroscience”
Opens Aug. 17

How do the arts alter our brains and behavior? That is the question the emerging field of neuroaesthetics, which is applicable to both the art and science communities, attempts to answer. This new multimedia exhibition, a collaboration with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee, director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, explores the connection between creativity and knowledge for an enriching experience. Wed., Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, (480) 874-4666, smoca.org

Phoenix

Arizona Science Center

Designed to inspire, educate and entertain people of all ages, the center boasts four levels of hands-on exhibits, plus live demonstrations, a state-of-the-art planetarium and giant-screen theater. 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, azscience.org, (602) 716-2000.

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Focusing on learning through play, the facility offers creative, hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children from birth to age 10, with an emphasis on early childhood education and school readiness. 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, childrensmuseumofphoenix.org, (602) 253-0501.

Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

Exhibits cover nearly an acre, including more than 90 restored pieces of fire apparatus from around the world dating from 1725 to 1969. The National Firefighting Hall of Heroes honors firefighters who died in the line of duty or were decorated for heroism, and another gallery is dedicated to the history of wildland firefighting. Exhibits for children also are featured. 6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, hallofflame.org, (602) 275-3473.

Heard Museum

Founded in 1929, this globally renowned museum explores American Indian arts and cultures with comprehensive exhibitions displayed in 12 galleries, interactive learning opportunities and a variety of festivals. The collection of art ranges from historic cultural items to contemporary fine art. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, heard.org, (602) 252-8848.

Lisa Sette Gallery

By consistently seeking out diverse artists working on the edge of aesthetic, social and conceptual investigation, Lisa Sette has shaped a contemporary art space that remains as vital and relevant today as when it was founded in 1985. Visitors will find original paintings, sculpture and photography displayed alongside intriguing installations and performance pieces from its roster of emerging and established artists. 210 E. Catalina Drive, Phoenix, lisasettegallery.com, (480) 990-7342.

Musical Instrument Museum

Thousands of instruments and artifacts from around the world, plus live performances make MIM a music-lover’s dream. Advanced wireless technology and high-resolution video screens enable a full sensory experience as guests explore five geographic galleries displaying instruments from major global regions, an experience gallery that allows guests of all ages to play instruments from around the world and a mechanical music gallery that showcases unique instruments that “play themselves.” Signature events celebrate musical traditions with live performances, lectures and family-friendly activities. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, mim.org, (480) 478-6000.

Phoenix Art Museum

Top national and international exhibitions are shown alongside the museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, photography and fashion design. The museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, phxart.‌org, (602) 257-1880.

Pueblo Grande Museum

This national historic landmark is built around a Hohokam mound that overlooks the source of more than 600 miles of canals built by these prehistoric people, with exhibits and hands-on activities, plus full-scale reproductions of Hohokam homes. 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, pueblogrande.com, (602) 495-0901.

Shemer Art Center

Built in 1919, this former residence with a panoramic view of Camelback Mountain offers a unique, historic-home setting in which visitors can learn about visual arts through classes, lectures, workshops, exhibits and events. 5005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, shemerart‌‌center.org, (602) 262-4727.

Scottsdale

Altamira Fine Art

The gallery specializes in exhibition and sale of Western contemporary artwork by more than 40 artists in a range of media, including oil and acrylic paintings, glass and bronze works and digital art installations. 7038 E. Main St., Scottsdale, altamiraart.com, (480) 949-1256.

Bonner David Galleries

The gallery features the best of both representational and contemporary fine art by more than 30 nationally and internationally collected artists, providing a welcoming, relaxed setting for the seasoned collector and those just beginning their art journeys. 7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale, bonnerdavid.‌com, (480) 941-8500.

Carstens Fine Art Studio & Gallery

An artist since 6 years old, Cyndy Carstens is the visionary behind this working artist studio and gallery. Her paintings focus on elements of light as she strives to reflect the assurance of beauty, hope and tranquility even in our most challenging moments. 7100 E. Main St., Scottsdale, cyndycarstens.com, (480) 946-3217.

Old Town Scottsdale

Rodeo Museum

Located in the heart of Old Town, the museum is packed with historic cowboy and rodeo artifacts and memorabilia dating back to the 1950s, including bull ropes, saddles, vintage rodeo magazines and original Parada del Sol posters that boast artwork by the likes of Kenneth M. Freeman. Adventurous guests can climb atop El Diablo—one of the winningest bulls ever who is now on permanent display, mid-buck—for a fun photo-op. 3806 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale, (602) 616-6901.

On the Edge Gallery

Visitors can interact directly with the artists at this one-of-a-kind Scottsdale gallery, which represents more than 40 professional, juried Arizona makers who own and operate the exhibit space. An array of fine and contemporary art from every creative medium is featured, including fiber art, photography, ceramics, paintings, jewelry and mixed-media pieces. 7077 E. Main St., Scottsdale, ontheedgegallery.com, (480) 265-8991.

Pejman Gallery

Artist Bob Pejman is internationally acclaimed for his depictions of European and Old-World vistas. The Scottsdale gallery exhibits his collection of oil paintings and mixed-media works on canvas as well as original paintings by leading American and European artists and sculptures by Gaylord Ho. 7130 E. Main St., Scottsdale, pejmangallery.com, (480) 970-1505.

Quan’tum Art Inc.

Located in the courtyard at Marshall Square, QAI offers original contemporary art by internationally collected artists: sculptor John Gleason, glass artist Suzanne Larson, painter Jacque L. Keller, ceramicist Alvin Pace and more. 7077 E. Main St., Scottsdale, quantumartinc.com, (480) 216-0450.

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