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WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO

June 28-July 4, Prescott Rodeo Grounds

The World’s Oldest Rodeo returns to the Prescott Rodeo Grounds this summer as part of Prescott Frontier Days. Happening since 1888, the annual rodeo showcase features events ranging from steer wrestling and bull riding to barrel racing and team roping over the course of its multiday run. The World’s Oldest Rodeo will also feature a series of specialty acts, live music performances and dancing, an outdoor arts and crafts show, and the running of the 135th annual Rodeo Parade. Times and ticket prices vary. www.worldsoldestrodeo.com.

BY LAUREN TOPOR REICHERT

Flagstaff Art in the Park

July 2-4, Wheeler Park

This July, Downtown Flagstaff’s Wheeler Park will be brimming with photographs, paintings, and more for Flagstaff Art in the Park. The outdoor arts-centric event will showcase juried fine arts and crafts, spanning from ceramics and fiber works to sculpture and mixed media, by more than 70 artists from across Arizona and the greater Southwest region. In addition to the vast array of artwork on display and for purchase, the event will be complete with food vendors, a beer garden stocked with a riding, mutton busting for kids, carnival-style entertainment and games, and the Parade of Heroes, honoring Scottsdale’s outstanding community leaders. 5-8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. www.scottsdale4th. com.

selection of local craft brews, and nonstop live music. Free. Times vary. www.flagstaffartinthepark. com.

Scottsdale 4th

July 4, WestWorld of Scottsdale

The 9th Annual Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration will take over WestWorld of Scottsdale this Independence Day. In addition to the dazzling sky show, boasting the largest fireworks display in the Valley, the Independence Day celebration will also feature events and performances such as bull Fallen Soldiers Memorial, Military Showcase, and American Arts & Culture Showcase, featuring crafts and displays from the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the Mesa Arts Center. Additional entertainment will include Revolutionary War reenactments from We Make History, live country-rock music from Mogollon Band featuring Danny Walls, plus an epic fireworks show to conclude the evening. 6 to 10 p.m. Free. www. azcelebrationoffreedom.org.

ARB After Hours

July 8, Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Founded in 1924, Superior’s scenic Boyce Thompson Arboretum is recognized as Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden. This month locals can experience the sights and sounds across the picturesque upland Sonoran Desert landscape at this recurring happy hour-style event held at the arboretum. Tickets to ARB After Hours include two complimentary drink tickets, access to select areas of the gardens, light bites catered by Bella’s Marketplace and Café. Those who preregister will also enjoy a guided tour of the Smith Display Greenhouses. 5-7 p.m. $35-$45. www.btarboretum.org.

AJ’s The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer

July 9, Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will play host to this annual affair. Locals will have the opportunity to discover new wines and enjoy delicious bites in a fun and entertaining setting, all while supporting the arts. There will be tastings of over 40 wines, hand-selected by AJ’s cellar masters, along with samples of chef-prepared entrees and desserts. Additional highlights include a silent auction and two exhibits curated by Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation. 1:30-4 p.m. $40. www.scottsdalearts.org.

Full Moon Meditation

July 16, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa and the Scottsdale-based meditation center Abundant Space have joined forces for a monthly meditation series. Taking place within the resort’s newly debuted outdoor desert garden area, this 30-minute guided meditation will provide participants the opportunity to tune into breathwork practices and set thoughtful intentions

Arizona Celebration of Freedom

July 4, Mesa Convention Center

Downtown Mesa will turn red, white, and blue this July Fourth. Guests are invited to ring in Independence Day with a series of patriotic events and performances which will include the

THE LION KING

July 5-31, ASU Gammage

Seen by more than 85 million people worldwide and regarded as one of the most beloved and breathtaking productions to ever hit the stage, this timeless, award-winning performance of a hero’s journey will make its way to Tempe this month. A show that should not be missed, audience members can expect the songs they know and love as well as colorful, intricate costumes. Times and ticket prices vary. www.asugammage.com.

under the glow of the full moon. The meditation will be followed by a healing crystal bowl sound bath experience. Admission is complimentary for resort guests. 7 p.m. www.hyatt.com.

And Let it Remain So: Women of the African Diaspora

July 20-February 12, 2023, Phoenix Art Museum

This collection of more than 70 portraits, self-portraits, landscapes, and family archival images, is set to debut this month in Downtown Phoenix. The powerfully moving exhibition will feature works from Widline Cadet, Jasmine Clarke, Hellen Gaudence, Nadiya I. Nacordia, and Sasha PhyarsBurgess that share collective experiences as well as shared and separate understandings of place and displacement, family and history, mobility and migration, and community and belonging. The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 12, 2023. Times and ticket prices vary. www.phxart.org.

Sonoran Sippin’

July 22, Desert Botanical Garden

There’s nothing quite like a Sonoran Desert sunset. This July, experience the magic of golden hour at one of the most scenic spots in the Valley. The alfresco soiree will be complete with live music, complimentary refreshments and cocktails, and the opportunity to wander the garden’s beautiful trails after the sun goes down. Advance tickets are required. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10.95-$14.95. www.dbg.org. Sips of Summer: A Cocktail Experience

July 22, Morton’s Steakhouse

Set sail with Morton’s Steakhouse at Kierland Commons and indulge your senses with chef-prepared dishes and craft cocktails, all inspired by the distinct flavors of the tropics. The multi-course menu will feature toothsome dishes, including ahi tuna poke bao buns with Maui onions and a Wakame seaweed salad, shrimp sugar cane skewers, lobster mango fritters, Kalau pork tostones, shrimp and scallop spring rolls served with a champagne and caviar sauce. There will also be Hawaiian lamb chops Pupu, teriyaki pork belly bao buns, and banana macadamia nut bread pudding drizzled with brown sugar caramel sauce for dessert. 6 p.m. $99 plus tax and gratuity. www. mortons.com. Queen Creek Olive Mill Corn Roast

July 22, Queen Creek Olive Mill

Queen Creek Olive Mill is a great place to enjoy a farm-to-table lunch. It’s also an agritourism destination where curious visitors can tour olive groves, taste award-winning olive oils and learn about the intricacies of the olive oil making process. This summer, the mill is celebrating the season’s delicious bounty with a community corn roast in The Grove. In addition to the locally grown sweet corn selection, the open-air event is set to have live music, yard-style games, plus a selection of beer and wine. 3-8 p.m. Free. www. queencreekolivemill.com.

Arizona Diamondbacks Star Wars Night

July 23, Chase Field

Fans of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Yoda will hope The Force is with the Arizona Diamondbacks when the team takes Chase Field to vie for a win against the visiting Washington Nationals for Star Wars Night this month. The first 10,000 spectators at the ballpark will take home a commemorative T-shirt. 5:10 p.m. Ticket prices vary. www.dbacks.com.

Immersive Monet & The Impressionists

July 28-September 18, Lighthouse Artspace

Scottsdale’s celebrated Lighthouse Artspace will welcome a new hypnotic exhibition this month. Immersive Monet & The Impressionists will illuminate the expansive art space with a series of notable works from the impressionist radicals that rocked the art world in the 19th century. From Degas to Monet, this new exhibition will bring the highly lauded works of some of the world’s most renowned artists to life. The exhibit will be on view through Sept. 18, 2022. Times and ticket prices vary. www.lighthouseartspace.com.

Sedona Hummingbird Festival

July 29-July 31, Sedona Performing Arts Festival

Something is aflutter in Sedona this month. Audubon enthusiasts will swoop into Red Rock Country for a three-day fest dedicated to the tiny, beautiful birds. The festival will feature presentations from hummingbird experts, hummingbird garden tours, demonstrations and exhibits, early morning guided bird trips, and a gala-style banquet. Times and ticket prices vary. www. hummingbirdsociety.org.