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COMMUNITY June + July 2023
Through June 3
AN EVENING AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Surrounded by the matchless desert landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, Ballet Arizona choreographer Ib Andersen challenges the boundaries of contemporary ballet. See website for prices. Tuesdays–Saturdays 8 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. balletaz.org
Through June 4
CAREFREE RESTAURANT WEEK
Carefree Restaurant Association will host a week-long period of culinary discovery during which diners can explore the cuisine of a multitude of restaurants at a fraction of the cost. Participating restaurants will offer lunch and dinner menus that highlight limited-availability or hyper-seasonal ingredients, allowing diners to experiment with new flavors while chefs and restaurateurs showcase their innovative talents. $18+. See website for participating restaurants. carefreerestaurants.com
Through June 4
‘THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL’ Fountain Hills Theater presents its production of “‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical.” See website for price and times. Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. 480-837-9661; fhtaz.org
Through June 30
‘DIVERSION: RECYCLED TEXTILES TO ART’
June 16
ART AFFAIRE
The Finer Arts Gallery will host a special event to showcase its expanded 4,000-square-foot gallery space and celebrate the new, diverse works of its 50 artists. June’s featured artists include pencil artist Dick Mueller, contemporary painter Gail Haire, oil painter Cynthia Eral and oil painters Kathleen and Chuck Eaton. Free. 7–9 p.m. The Finer Arts Gallery, 6137 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2923; thefinerartsgallery.com
Scottsdale Public Art draws attention to the worldwide environmental crisis caused by textile waste with its new exhibition, “Diversion: Recycled Textiles to Art,” which showcases pieces from Arizona-based artists who have created artworks from old, self-sourced clothing and castoff textiles as their major components. These artworks carry their own independent messages while saving a small portion of garment waste from entering landfills. Free. See website for hours. Civic Center Public Gallery at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. scottsdalepublicart.org
Through June 30
SUBSTANCE OF STARS: MEDITATIONS AND EXPLORATIONS
Heard Museum hosts a pop-up exhibition in partnership with Amangiri — one of the world's finest resorts resting on 900 pristine acres on the border of Utah and Arizona. The exhibition showcases the work of acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steven J. Yazzie (Diné), who grew up not far from the resort in Page. Yazzie draws upon the themes of earth and sky to explore his ancestral landscapes through visually stunning, stimulating and calming videos and photographs. See website for price. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. heard.org
Through July 8
‘BEN BUTLER’
Don Bluth Front Row Theater presents its production of “Ben Butler.” $30; youth, student, senior, military and group discounts available. See website for times. Don Bluth Front Row Theater, 8989 E. Via Linda, Suite 118, Scottsdale. 480-314-0841; donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
Through Aug. 6
‘VISIONS ‘23’
Scottdale Arts Learning and Innovation will host an exhibit that highlights the skills, inspirations and ideas exchanged between students and professional teaching artists over the course of its Visions program. $10+; student, senior, veteran and member discounts available. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale. scottsdaleartslearning.org
June 2–11
‘NEXT TO NORMAL’
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre will present its production of “Next to Normal” See website for price and times. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre at Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Suite 0586, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664; desertstages.org
June 3
‘FANCY MEETING YOU
HERE’
ASU Kerr Cultural Center will host a celebration of the music of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, starring Brian Runbeck and Shana Bousard and featuring Joe Bousard and Scott Hay. $20+. 2 p.m. ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-596-2660; asukerr.com
June 5
LITERATE FOODIE CLUB
Literate Foodie Club will host a discussion of Sheldon Simeon’s “Cook Real Hawaii.” The club’s volunteer cooks will serve a sampling of foods related to the book. $15. Noon. RSVP. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. 480-488-2286; dfla.org
June 5–9
DHCSM SUMMER CAMP
Desert Hills Community School of Music will debut its first summer music camp featuring a band instruments workshop for ages 10–17 and a beginning strings workshop for ages 8 and up, including adults. See website for prices. Desert Hills Community School of Music, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale. 480-8697660; deserthillsmusic.org
June 5–July 28
DFT SUMMER CAMPS
Desert Foothills Theater will host a series of summer camps for young performers. Sessions include “The Little Mermaid,” “Encanto,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Greatest Showman” and more. $200+. See website for schedule. The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 480-488-1981; dftheater.org
June 5–Aug. 12
PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY SUMMER
CAMPS
The Phoenix Theatre Company will host a series of summer camps for young performers. See website for price and schedule. The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-254-2151; phoenixtheatre.com
