Events Around the Valley This Week (August 12-18)
This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for August 12-18.
Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. Information for EVENTS should be submitted at least eight weeks before the first of the month it is to be published. Log on to phgmag.com/calendar-submission.
SPECIAL EVENTS
August 17
Best Fest
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. $55-$75, The Duce, 525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, azbestfest.com
Sebastian Maniscalco
August 15
Catch up with the comings and goings of the famous actor and comedian in a show titled It Ain’t Right. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
Flashlight Nights
Through September 14
Bring the family to experience a magical nighttime adventure during self-paced flashlight tours at Desert Botanical Garden. It’s an excellent opportunity to see, hear and feel the desert night, including nighthawks, snakes, insects and night-blooming flowers. Sa, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $24.95 adult admission, $14.95 children ages 3-17. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 480-941-1225, dbg.org
ARTS & CULTURE
“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
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
“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
“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
Carolina Aranibar-Fernández: Oleaje
Through August 4
The hidden consequences of exploiting natural resources are depicted in the San Francisco-based artist’s exhibition using intensive processes, including etching, sewing, cutting and printing. The result is colorfully executed artwork featuring beautifully translated cartography and topography. Call for times and ticket prices. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, (480) 874-4666, smoca.org
“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
“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
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EVENTS COMING SOON…
“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
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
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
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
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
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
