Our picks for things to do in the early summer months in Phoenix & Scottsdale.

Mix Things Up

PHOENIX magazine Summer Cocktail Camp

Beginning June 7

Are you looking to up your mixology game this summer? Our sister publication can help. Editor in chief Craig Outhier is hosting a 14-week, rotating event featuring the Valley’s best mixologists. Each one will showcase their skills with the finest spirits and house-made ingredients in libations that go down smooth.

• 1-3 p.m. on Sunday afternoons
• $50 + fees
• Visit tickets.phoenixmag.com for a complete list of locations and to purchase your Cocktail Camp tickets.

Master Your Landscaped Domain

Yavapai County Garden Tour

June 27

The University of Arizona Master Gardener program hosts this educational garden tour in Prescott, featuring five private gardens and knowledge drops from Master Gardeners along the way.

• 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Check-in at Prescott Extension Office, 840 Rodeo Drive, Bldg C, Prescott
• extension.arizona.edu/events/prescott-area-garden-tour

Nerd Out!

Phoenix Fan Fusion

June 5-7

If you’re looking for your fan tribe, you’ll find it here. Comic book artists, voice performers and actors will be on hand for meet-and-greets, seminars and autographs. This experience also features gaming sessions, after-dark parties and, of course, cosplay fashion shows. Guests slated to appear include John Cena and original “Star Trek” cast members George Takei and Walter Koenig.

• Check website for schedule and ticket prices.
• Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St., Phoenix,
• phoenixfanfusion.com

This Is No Fairy Tale

“Ever After: The Musical”

Through June 14

The stage has welcomed countless fairy tale adaptations. But “Ever After: The Musical” offers audiences a fresh perspective. Unlike Rogers and Hammerstein’s version of “Cinderella,” this production is based on the beloved 1998 film starring Drew Barrymore about a young woman who challenges a prince and writes her own happy ending.

• Call for times and ticket prices.
• Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J. Stephenson Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix,
• (602) 254-2151,
• phoenixtheatre.com

“Play” On

Ed Sheeran

June 13

Could Ed Sheeran go country? While other British pop artists have dipped their toes into Nashville’s melodic waters, the “Shape of You” singer believes he would have to immerse himself in the genre to get it right. He’s already planning a move to Tennessee, but he’ll first complete his world tour in support of his latest album, “Play,” which is making a stop in Glendale.

• 5:30 p.m.
• Consult website for ticket prices.
• State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale,
• (480) 350-0911,
• statefarmstadium.com

Tale As Old As Time

“Beauty and the Beast”

June 24-July 3

Do you remember the first time you saw the 1991 Disney film? Now you can experience this “tale as old as time” in a whole new way. This long-running Broadway musical about a selfish prince with a beastly curse and the young woman who can break his spell is coming to Tempe for a series of performances.

• Check the website for times and ticket prices.
• ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe
• (480) 965-3434
• asugammage.com

Nice Guys Finish First

Nate Bargatze

June 26-27

You’re going to be seeing a lot of Nate Bargatze this summer. The “nicest guy in comedy” is currently at your local movie theater in the family film “The Breadwinner.” He’s also on tour in support of his bestselling book, “Big Dumb Eyes,” and you have two opportunities to catch him here.

• 7 p.m.
• Visit website for ticket prices.
• Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
• (602) 379-7800
• mortgagematchupcenter.com

250 Years Strong

Scottsdale  4th of July

July 4

Do you love fireworks, but hate the heat? Here’s the good news: You can watch one of the state’s largest pyrotechnic displays from the cool comfort of your air-conditioned vehicle. Plus, there are plenty of other great family-friendly activities inside WestWorld, such as a bull-riding rodeo, mutton busting for children, a dog show, old-fashioned cakewalks and fabulous food. Festivities begin at 5 p.m., with fireworks starting at 9 p.m.

• Consult website for ticket prices.
• WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
• scottsdale4th.com

What a Circus!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents the Greatest Show on Earth

July 23-26

The classic three-ring circus has been reimagined with even more death-defying performances than ever before. Highlights include the Double Wheel of Destiny, with performers jumping rope on wheels that move through the air, acrobats flying through the sky and a bicycle troupe performing mind-blowing stunts.

• Check website for times and ticket prices.
• Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix,
• (602) 379-7800,
• mortgagematchupcenter.com

Rope ’Em

World’s Oldest Rodeo

June 29-July 5

For nearly 140 years, the city of Prescott has hosted this event that shows audiences what cowboys do best: riding broncos, roping calves and wrestling steers. But this year, organizers will also be commemorating America’s birthday with the theme “Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom.” This family-friendly event will feature a parade, an arts and crafts fair, and a cowboy church.

• Call for times, ticket prices and Prescott locations.
• (928) 445-4320,
• worldsoldestrodeo.com

Mellotron Art

Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller: “The Instrument of Troubled Dreams”

Beginning June 13

Art has always been interactive in some way, but this installation by Canadian artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller brings immersion to a whole new level. Guests can press any of the 72 keys on a modified Mellotron keyboard. Each one triggers a different auditory adventure, from the sounds of a carnival to a soldier rummaging through an apartment. Better keep your eyes and ears open.

• Call for times and ticket prices.
• Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix,
• (602) 257-1880,
• phxart.org

Hair Narrative

“Nappy Roots, the Homecoming”

Through June 19

Myja Lark’s art explores how hair tells the stories of Black history, defiance and healing. Her use of texture, color and shadow reveals the intricacies, strength and beauty that have carried communities for generations.

• Tues.-Sat., 12-6 p.m.
• Alwun House, 1204 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix,
• (602) 253-7887,
• alwunhouse.org

Native Spirit

“Journeys in Spirit”

Through June 23

One of the best ways to discover Indigenous culture in Arizona is through its art, and this year’s “Journeys in Spirit” exhibition features paintings, basketry, jewelry, photography, beadwork and ceramics from some of the most talented creatives from tribes throughout the state.

• Mon.-Tues., Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m; Sun., 12-5 p.m.
• ’Tis Art Center & Gallery, 105 S. Cortez St., Prescott,
• (928) 775-0223,
• tisartgallery.com

Tie-Dye Sky

“Thank You, Arizona… With Love: Patsy Skyline Lowry”

Beginning June 27

While she once sold tie-dyed fabrics to New York fashion designers like Halston, now Phoenix-based artist Patsy Lowry uses her keen eye for color to bring her immense love for Arizona’s dreamy desert landscapes to life.

• Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• $12, adults; $10, seniors; free, children 17 and younger.
• Sigler Western Museum, 21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg,
• (928) 684-2272,
• westernmuseum.org

Shine On, Scottsdale

“Desert Diamonds”

Through June 30

The arts have been an integral part of Scottsdale since it was founded 75 years ago. Now you can see the city’s history reflected in works from its Fine Art Collection and learn how it has inspired the creatives who call it home.

• Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 1-5 p.m.
• Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale,
• (480) 312-7323,
• scottsdalelibrary.org

Art, Elevated

Flagstaff Art in the Park

July 3-5

See beautiful works of art in the shade of the pine trees in downtown Flagstaff. More than 80 creatives from across the Southwest will display and sell their paintings, one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and jewelry. There will also be live music, food trucks and a beer garden.

• Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff,
• flagstaffartinthepark.com

Draw Some Fun

“Let’s Play”

Through July 9

Adults are probably having more fun with toys than kids are nowadays. Some Arizona artists, including John Schieffer, are getting in on the fun for this joyful exhibition celebrating imagination and playfulness.

• Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Admission is free.
• Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix,
• (602) 262-4727,
• shemerartcenter.org

Sculpture Speak

Curator Talk: “Majestic Figures”

July 23

Explore more than 20 newly acquired contemporary sculptures at the Heard Museum. Collections coordinator and curator Olivia Barney shares the stories and significance behind these works in a 30-minute presentation.

• Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix,
• (602) 252-8848,
• heard.org