Summer Concert Series

The Arboretum at Flagstaff, local and regional performers of world music, bring a picnic dinner and lawn chair, this week is Knockabouts, Celtic band, $6-8, 5:30 pm.

CONTACT: 928-774-1442 | www.thearb.org

Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra

Pine Mountain Amphitheater, a free orchestral concert in the pines.

CONTACT: 928-774-0899 | www.pmamp.org

Kuma Tunyale’

Heritage Square, part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, a west-African influenced dance and drum troupe, 2 pm.

CONTACT: 928-853-4292 | www.heritagesquaretrust.org

Native American Art Show & Dances

Village of Tusayan, Cowboys and Indians Musician Day.

CONTACT: www.peshlakai.org

Faire on the Square

Courthouse Plaza, 150+ talented artists, also food and entertainment, Sat-Sun. 9 am – 5 pm, Mon 9 am – 3 pm.

CONTACT: 928-445-2000 | www.prescott.org

Opuntia Punch - How-to-Juice-Prickly-Pear-Cactus-Fruit

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn how to harvest opuntia cactus fruits and extract their juice without turning your hands into a “porcupine” with author Jean Groen, 10:30 a.m.

CONTACT: 520-689-2811 | http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

38th Annual National Monument 8 Mile Run & 2-Mile Run/Walk

Saguaro National Park East, paved road, rolling hills, $17-30, 6:30 am.

CONTACT: 520-326-9383 | www.azroadrunners.org

62nd Annual Navajo Nation Fair

Arts & crafts, baby contest, free BBQ, exhibits, concerts, horse racing, parade, Pow Wow, rodeo, traditional song & dance, fry bread contest, carnival, $2-4.

CONTACT: 928-871-6703 | 928-871-6478 | www.navajonationfair.com | www.navajonationparks.org 

Audubon Society Birdwalks

The Arboretum at Flagstaff, birdwalks through the garden every Saturday during migratory bird season, bird lists are available, some guidebooks and binoculars are available to borrow, free, 7:30 am.

CONTACT: 928-774-1442 | www.thearb.org

Annual Arizona ATV Outlaw Trail Jamboree

Apache County Rodeo Grounds, ATV parade, wild-west shootout, entertainment by cowboy poets, a western dance with live band, guided ATV rides throughout the White Mountains with an occasional holdup or two on the trail.

CONTACT: 866-409-9378 | www.azatvoutlawtrail.com

A Chorus Line

ASU Gammage, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line, part of M&I Bank Broadway Across America.

CONTACT: 480-784-4444 | www.asugammage.com

Learning Center Series

Petrified Forest National Park,, 10 am.

CONTACT: 928-524-6228 | www.nps.gov/pefo/parknews/newsreleases.htm

Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota

US Airways Center, $10 and up, 7 pm.

CONTACT: 602-252-WNBA | www.phoenixmercury.com

The All Night Strut!

Playhouse on the Park, from the funky jive of Harlem to the sophisticated elegance of El Morocco, this musical extravaganza celebrating a golden age in American music is filled with jazz, blues, be-bop and swing,  it's an all singing, all dancing extravaganza, by Black Theatre Troupe, 8, 3 & 2 pm, $23.50-33.50.

CONTACT: 602-254-2151 | www.phxtheatre.com

Grape Train Escapes

Verde Canyon Railroad, wine tasting trains, wine tasting trains, with unique wines and food from around the world.

CONTACT: 928-639-0010 | 800-293-7245 | www.verdecanyonrr.com

First Friday Art Walk

The Artists Gallery, stroll through the art galleries of historic downtown while talking with the artists, free, 6:30 pm.

CONTACT: 928-773-0958 | www.theartistsgallery.net

Artlink First Fridays

Self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm.

CONTACT: 602-256-7539 | www.artlinkphoenix.com

Phoenix Mercury vs. Sacramento

US Airways Center, theme night – Rock the Pink, benefiting Susan G. Komen Phoenix, $10 and up, 7 pm.

CONTACT: 602-252-WNBA | www.phoenixmercury.com

Tea with Zaza

Elks Opera House, featuring Gail Mangham as ZaZa, a Tell all, One Woman show, a tour of the theater follows the performance.

CONTACT: 928-777-1366 | www.elksoperahouse.com

Sports Compact and Street Legal

Southwestern International Raceway, 8 pm.

CONTACT: 520-762-9700 | www.Sirace.com

Playcraft Boats Regatta

CONTACT: 573-765-3265 | www.playcraftboats.com

Plein Air Weekend

Various visual artists will be creating their own style of art in and around Old Bisbee in competition, 10 am – 4 pm.

CONTACT: 520-432-3554 | 866-2BISBEE

4th Annual Route 66 Days

Downtown, presented by the Route 66 Car Club, dash plaques, goodie bags, door prizes, 50/50, limited to 200 vehicles.

CONTACT: 928-856-2816 | www.route66carclub.com | www.flagstaffroute66days.com

Out of my Mime for 30 Years!

Mesa Community Theatre Outback, combines several movement styles into a stunning program of mime, clowning and masks, using contemporary and classical music as well as the occasional spoken word, vignettes range from slapstick comedy to satire and compelling drama, 2 & 7:30 pm, $10.

CONTACT: 480-461-7170

54th Annual Northern Gila County Fair

Payson Event Center, old-fashioned country fair, open horse show, livestock, small animals, handicrafts, lapidary, fine arts, photography and other exhibits.

CONTACT: 928-476-3587 | www.ci.payson.az.us/Departments/parks/brochures/07-Summer.pdf 

25th Annual Grand Canyon Music Festival

Shrine of the Ages Auditorium, annual series of evening concerts, musicians from around the country, from jazz to classical, $, 7:30 pm.

CONTACT: 928-638-9215 | 800-997-8285 | www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org

Anthem Sprint Triathlon

Sprint Distance Triathlon in reverse order, adults run 3.1 miles, bike 14 miles, swim 400m, kids run 1.5 miles, bike 4 miles and swim 150m pool swim.

CONTACT: 623-330-0913 | www.dcbadventures.com | www.getsetaz.com

Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour

Bisbee residents open their yards to the public, a shuttle buss will be available, the Bisbee Art’s Commission will have a “Plein Air” painting event in conjunction with the tour, artist will be feature in the 10 gardens, local musicians will play at various locations, $10, 10 am – 4 pm.

CONTACT: 520-432-3554 | 866-2BISBEE | www.discoverbisbee.com

Community Fun Festival

Downtown on Main Street, pancake breakfast, BBQ, craft booths, music, rummage sale, raffle, mascots, free, 9 am – 6 pm.

CONTACT: 928-284-5155

Susan Artemis-Gershwin Show

Chandler Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, free.

CONTACT: http://chandlercenter.org/

Traditional Blend

Heritage Square, part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, repertoire of traditional music includes Celtic, music of Cape Breton (Nova Scotia), old time Mountain music, Cajun Creole, Teas rags and more, 2 pm.

CONTACT: 928-853-4292 | www.heritagesquaretrust.org

Jerome Art Walk

Visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm.

CONTACT: www.jeromeartwalk.com

Opening Night

Wagner Spectacular with Jane Eaglen – Symphony Hall, Michael Christie conducts, showcases Wagner’s most triumphal pieces, 8 pm.

CONTACT: 602-495-1999 | www.phoenixsymphony.org

8th Annual Beauty of a Bonzer Charity Event

US Airways Center, with Daryl Hall and John Oates, 8 pm.

CONTACT: 480-784-4444 | www.beautyofabonzer.com

Roughstock Rodeo

Prescott Rodeo Grounds, get a taste of the Old West Rodeo with this display of bucking stock.

CONTACT: 928-445-3103 | www.worldsoldestrodeo.com

Movies in the Park

Watson Lake Park, featuring National Treasure-Book of Secrets, (PG), concessions and vendors on site, 6 pm, free.

CONTACT: www.cityofprescott.net

Stars and Music

Featuring Silverwood Duo, with flute and guitar, mile marker 10 on AZ Highway 386, bring a picnic, watch the sunset, an hour of music, followed by telescope stargazing, 6:30 pm, $10, reservations.

CONTACT: 520-318-8726 | www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc

Rendezvous on the Avenue

Two live music main stages and three small music locations on 4th Avenue, live fashion show at 6 pm with fashions on display by Tucson’s most unique outlets for hip and beautiful clothing, merchant sidewalk sale, prizes, presented by the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association, 4-9 pm, free.

CONTACT: 520-624-5004 | www.fourthavenue.org

20th Annual Fiesta Septiembre

Community Center, Hispanic families’ photography exhibit, entertainment includes Barrio Latino, folklorico dancers and Mariachi bands, arts/crafts and food Mercado & Cantina, Kids Zona, salsa making contest and Viva Margarita contest, free, 11 am – 7 pm.

CONTACT: 928-684-5479 | www.outwickenburgway.com | www.wickenburgchamber.com 

Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association - WestWorld

CONTACT: 602-400-3344 | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

Grandparents Weekend and Antique Tractor Show

Apple Annie's Orchard, members of Power from the Past Antique Tractors and Engines Club share their collection, old-fashioned games for grandparents & their grandchildren, grandparents accompanied by a grandchild will receive a complimentary bowl of homemade ice cream, free, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.

CONTACT: 520-384-2084 | www.appleannies.com

33rd Annual Brewery Gulch Daze

Chili cook-off, horseshoe tournament, waterball tournament, kiddie carnival, live music, dunk tank, pet parade, Miz Ol' Biz contest, mining games, cake walk, free, 11 am - 5 pm.

CONTACT: 520-432-3554 | 866-2BISBEE | www.discoverbisbee.com

Grandparents Day - Verde Canyon Railroad

CONTACT: 928-639-0010 | 800-293-7245 | www.verdecanyonrr.com

Cadillac Angels

Heritage Square, part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, rock ‘n’ roll from the Santa Barbara, California-based Americana band, 2 pm.

CONTACT: 928-853-4292 | www.heritagesquaretrust.org

Phoenix Mercury vs. Houston

US Airways Center, $10 and up, 6 pm.

CONTACT: 602-252-WNBA | www.phoenixmercury.com

BB King

Celebrity Theatre, 7:30 pm.

CONTACT: 602-267-1600 | www.celebritytheatre.com

Summer Madness Grand American

WestWorld, Cowboy Mounted Shooters.

CONTACT: www.acmsa.com

Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair

Lew Sorensen Community Center, 90-110 antique vendors with furniture, pottery, china, glass, farm implements, art work, coins, native artifacts, Oriental rugs, free, 9 am - 3 pm.

CONTACT: 520-232-1201 | www.pima.gov

Sunday in The Park

Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Weird Geology with Bill Peachey, what do rocks and Big Hunk candy bars have in common?, 3 & 4 pm.

CONTACT: 520-647-7275 | 520-647-7121 | www.colossalcave.com

All About Men

Mesa Arts Center Studio, by Mesa Encore Theatre, a “Men’s Cabaret” fund-raiser, some of the Valley’s best male theater talent will entrain the women, 8 pm.

CONTACT: www.mesaencoretheatre.com

55th Annual Tour de Pee Vee

Town Center, half marathon, 10K run 5K run, 2 mile fun run/walk, 7 am.

CONTACT: 928-759-3205 | www.getsetaz.com | www.arizonaroadracers.com

Primavera Cooks!

A series of Apprentice chef and gourmet dinning events, community members, under the tutelage of some of Tucson’s finest chefs, create and prepare an elaborate wine-paired dinner to guests, in the kitchens and dining rooms of participating restaurants, this week’s venue is Cuvee World Bistro, $125.

CONTACT: 520-623-5111 ext. 101 | www.primavera.org/events_cooks.php

Apache County Fair

CONTACT: 928-337-2621 | 928-337-0377 | www.stjohnschamber.com

77th Annual Navajo County Fair Rodeo and Little Buckaroo Rodeo

Navajo County Fairgrounds, 404E. Hopi Dr. rodeo, arts, crafts, food, entertainment, 4-H competition, carnival, demo derby, $1-3, noon - 10 pm.

CONTACT: 928-524-6407 | 800-524-2459 | www.navajocountyfair.org| www.gotouraz.com

Walking with Dinosaurs – The live Experience

US Airways Center, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, theatrical arena show with fifteen roaring, snarling “live” life-size, dinosaurs, depicts the dinosaurs’ evolution with the climatic and tectonic changes that took place.

CONTACT: 480-784-4444  or www.ticketmaster.com

Lowriders and Tattoos

A Conversation with mister Cartoon, Estevan Oriol and Jack Rudy – Mesa Arts Center, Oscar Garza will lead thest provocative and cutting-edge artists in a discussion of their unique canvases and media to provide a glimpse into the lowrider and tattoo lifestyle and their innovative artistic movement, 7:30 pm, $30-60.

CONTACT: 480-644-6500 | www.mesaartscenter.com

Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra – The Heritage of World Folk

Symphony Hall, Michael Christie conducts, Wu Man, Chinese pipa, with special guest Romashka Gypsy Folk Troupe, 7:30 & 8 pm, $22-72.

CONTACT: 602-495-1999 | www.phoenixsymphony.org

2008 AT&T Arizona Open

Desert Mountain Apache Course, 2nd oldest professional tournament in the state, $100,000 54-hole event features some of the state's finest golfers, includes a pro-am.

CONTACT: 480-443-9002 | www.southwest.pga.com

Mohave County Fair

Mohave County Fairgrounds, carnival, 4-H competition & FFA livestock auction, rides, booths, shows, contests.

CONTACT: 928-753-2636 | www.mcfafairgrounds.org | http://arizonafairs.com

Kronos Quartet

Orpheum Theatre, with special guest, Wu Man, Chinese pipa, $26-56, 8 pm.

CONTACT: 602-495-1999 | www.phoenixsymphony.org

Mexican Fiestas

Veterans Park, parade, China poblanas, food booths, carnival, entertainment, free.

CONTACT: 520-364-3485 | www.douglasfiestas.com

3rd Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival

Pine Mountain Amphitheater, featuring the David Grisman Bluegrass, experience, the Kruger Brothers, Chatham County Line, Sweet Sunny South, True Blue, Burnett Family Bluegrass, the Badly Bent and a host of other great bands, a band contest with more than $2000 in prizes, Saturday night barn dance, kids activities, jamming, and on-site camping.

CONTACT: 928-525-1695 | www.pickininthepines.org

Annual Campbell Boats Regatta

North end of Channel.

CONTACT: 661-823-0671 | www.golakehavasu.com

4th Annual Raw Spirit Festival

Radisson Poco Diablo Resort, celebrates organic raw vegan foods, world class music, spirituality, inspirational education, eco-sustainable solutions, healthy living and peace on Earth, includes vendor booths, outdoor and indoor stages, ongoing workshops, sacred exercise area, food demos, children’s programs, music, dancing, leadership sharing circle, nature trails, food tasting.

CONTACT: www.rawspiritfest.com

Doubt, A Parable

Herberger Theater Center, by John Patrick Shanley, a story of suspicion and moral uncertainty set in a Catholic school in 1964, mature themes and adult content presented by Actors Theatre, 2 & 7 pm, $23-46.

CONTACT: 602-252-8497 | www.atphx.org

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Parkway, by Tempe Little Theatre, mild-mannered Barney Cashman yearns for one big fling to spice up his middle-aged, tranquil and faithful married life, as Barney haplessly stumbles into one disastrous secret rendezvous after another, he faces hilarious obstacles, 8, 2 & 7 pm, $18-20.

CONTACT: 480-350-2822 | www.tempe.gov/TCA

10th Annual Mariachi 2008 Festival Presented by The Chandler Republic

Center for the Arts, features world-renowned Mariachi groups as well as performances by ballet folklorico dancers, $25-35, 6:30 pm.

CONTACT: 480-782-2680 | www.chandlercenter.org|www.chandleraz.gov

Saturday Night Starlight Train

Verde Canyon Railroad, the canyon comes alive with nocturnal beauty and wildlife.

CONTACT: 928-639-0010 | 800-293-7245 | www.verdecanyonrr.com

Muskellunge Bluegrass

Heritage Square, part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, quartet led by Nolan Mcklevey, high energy bluegrass, harmonies and fast picking, 2 pm.

CONTACT: 928-853-4292 | www.heritagesquaretrust.org

Miami Arizona Fiesta

Memorial Park, Chihuahua  races, salsa & tortilla contests, judging and sample tasting, piñatas, children's activities, continuous entertainment, live music, dancing, food vendors, special displays, craft & gift vendors, free, 9:30 am - 9 pm

CONTACT: 928-473-4403

2008 Jazz Legends Benefit Concert

Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, featuring world famous jazz musicians and vocalists performing in a one-of-a-kind jam session, $25-65, 6:30 pm, three course dinner and wine prior to concert available at 5 pm for $100.

CONTACT: 520-797-3959 | www.govac.org

3rd Annual Blair Family Rug and Native Art Auction and Indian Market

Gunsmoke Saloon, 250-300 items to auction, includes baskets, kachinas, pottery, rugs and selections from the Elijah Blair Family collection, pre show noon – 2 pm, auction begins at 2 pm.

CONTACT: 928-645-3008 | www.blairstradingpost.com

Jim Gaffigan

Dodge Theatre.

CONTACT: www.livenation.com

Second Saturday “Shop Hop”

Visit your favorite shops and galleries and discover some new ones, meet the merchants, artists and craftsmen of Pine, local art, antiques, 4-8 pm, free.

CONTACT: 928-476-2219 | 928-476-3655

4th Annual Fall Gathering: Barbeque and Branding

Phippen Museum, a celebration of ranch life and a reenactment of the grand opening of the Phippen Museum in 1984, includes a BBQ, auction and branding ceremony.

CONTACT: 928-778-1385 | www.phippenartmuseum.org

Third Kinetic Sculpture Race

Civic Center, as part of the World Arts Festival, people-propelled sculptures that exhibit a healthy dose of humor and imagination, the event is more about spectacle than speed with many levels of competition, 3 pm.

CONTACT: 928-772-4710 | www.pvksr.org

Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show - WestWorld

CONTACT: 480-488-5711 | 480-312-6802 | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp | www.sundustaz.com

Ponies of the Americas Horse Show - WestWorld

CONTACT: 480-312-6802 | www.poac.org | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

36th Annual Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque

Mexican style celebration; headlining the Fiesta is mosaico flamenco, one of the most innovative & inspiring new acoustic flamenco groups in the USA, piñatas, strolling mariachi bands, folklorico dance groups, Flamenco/classical guitarists, food, free, 10 am - 5 pm.

CONTACT: 928-282-4838 | www.tlaq.com

Learn Your Lizards

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, educates participants how to identify common species such as Western whiptails, Tree Lizards, Side-blotched and Greater Earless, family-friendly walk, meet at the visitor center, 8:30 am, $3-7.50.

CONTACT: 520-689-2811 | http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

Run Down Crime 5K Cross-Country

Dell Urich Golf Course at Reid Park, 5K run, 1M walk, kid’s mascot chase and kid’s mini marathon, 7 am.

CONTACT: 520-270-0763 | http://www.rundowncrime.org/

14th Annual Extreme Fun Extravaganza

Wheeler Park, activities for kids of all ages include bed races, a mountain blast of 13 marching bands, NASCAR Simulator races, ferris wheel, bounce house, craft show, food, 10 am.

CONTACT: 928-606-5601 | www.marineleaguecharieites.org

Jim Barrett Memorial Rodeo

Payson Event Center, 9 am, more than 400 high-school age cowboys and cowgirls converge.

CONTACT: www.paysonrimcountry.com

World Arts Festival

Civic Center, celebrates the diversity and breadth of cultures of the world through music, art & food, arts & crafts, fine art, demonstrations, exhibitions, doggie play area, kid’s activities, 9 am - 9 pm.

CONTACT: 928-759-3027 | 928-772-8857 | www.pvchamber.org

Art & Craft Show

Bell Rock Plaza, between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too.

CONTACT: 928-284-9627 | www.bellrockartshows.150m.com

4th Annual Village of Oak Creek Fine Artists and Craftsmen Show

VOCA Community Center, Oak Creek Country Club, juried show features 25 well known artists who live and work in the Village of Oak Cree, all artwork is original, includes paintings, drawings, jewelry, sculpture, glass, furniture, gourds, fiber art, photography, 9 am – 5 pm, free.

CONTACT: 928-284-1820

Miss Nelson is Missing

Tempe Center for the Arts, after constant misbehaving and classroom shenanigans, the kids swiftly straighten up when Miss Viola Swamp shows up, she is a witch of a substitute, based on the book by Harry Allard and James Marshall, by Childsplay, $15-25.

CONTACT: 480-350-2822 | www.childsplayaz.org

“Jazz Without Borders” Second Sunday Jazz Concert Series

Arcosanti, 3-6 pm, $20 or $35 including dinner.

CONTACT: 928-632-7135 | www.arcosanti.org

6th Annual GCC Youth & Adult Sprint Triathlon - Glendale Community College

CONTACT: www.trifamilyracing.com

Ballet Folklorico de Colores

Heritage Square, part of the Heritage Square Trust’s Summer Concert Series, traditional Mexican dance, mariachi and more, 2 pm.

CONTACT: 928-853-4292 | www.heritagesquaretrust.org

Kronos Quartet

Mesa Arts Center, with special guest, Wu Man, Chinese pipa, $28-58, 2 pm.

CONTACT: 602-495-1999 | www.phoenixsymphony.org

4th Annual Remember 911 5K Run/Walk

Kiwanis Park, 5K run, 6:45 am.

CONTACT: www.arizonarunningeventsco.com | www.getsetaz.com

Primavera Cooks!

A series of Apprentice chef and gourmet dinning events, community members, under the tutelage of some of Tucson’s finest chefs, create and prepare an elaborate wine-paired dinner to guests, in the kitchens and dining rooms of participating restaurants, this week’s venue is Kingfisher Bar and Grill, $125.

CONTACT: 520-623-5111 ext. 101 | www.primavera.org/events_cooks.php

2008 Specialty Dinner Series

The Phoenician, pairs multi-course menus with some of the world’s top vineyards and distilleries, also meet and ask questions of the expert, this month Kathryn Hall, Proprietor.

CONTACT: 480-423-2530

Tania Libertad – Special Event Concert

Orpheum Theatre, one of the most important singers in World Music today, 7:30 pm, $25-45.

CONTACT: 602-495-1999 | www.phoenixsymphony.org

Primavera Cooks!

A series of Apprentice chef and gourmet dinning events, community members, under the tutelage of some of Tucson’s finest chefs, create and prepare an elaborate wine-paired dinner to guests, in the kitchens and dining rooms of participating restaurants, this week’s venue is Jonathan’s Tucson Cork, $125.

CONTACT: 520-623-5111 ext. 101 | www.primavera.org/events_cooks.php

Dixie’s Tupperware Party

Invisible Theatre, Dixie Longate throws an ol’ fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on an Arizona stage.

CONTACT: 520-882-9721 | www.invisibletheatre.com

Sibelius Violin Concerto

Ardrey Auditorium, with Steven Moeckel, 59th Season Opener, 7:30 pm.

CONTACT: www.flagstaffsymphony.org

Greenlee County Fair

Fairgrounds, carnival, rides, live stock auction, Mule Days, ranch rodeo, parade, $2, 8 am.

CONTACT: 928-359-2032 | http://arizonafairs.com

39th Annual Gila County Fair

Gila County Fairgrounds, 4-H activities, hobbies, crafts, entertainment, games, carnival, livestock auction, $2, 9 am - 10 pm.

CONTACT: 928-425-9549 | www.globemiamichamber.com | http://arizonafairs.com

Arizona Film & Television Festival

Harkins Theater, individual films $10 per film or passes $35-175, VIP pass includes mixers and workshops, premiere & closing film and all parties, $150-225.

CONTACT: 623-363-1543 | www.peoriafilmfestival.com

34th Annual Yavapai County Fair

Yavapai County Fairgrounds, exhibits, carnival, pig racing, entertainment, food, $4-6.

CONTACT: 928-775-8009 | http://arizonafairs.com | www.yavapaidownsatpv.com

Meadowlark

Chandler Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, free.

CONTACT: http://chandlercenter.org/

Test & Tune

Havasu Speedway, free, 6-9 pm.

CONTACT: 928-716-6634 | www.havasu95speedway.com

Howard Boat Regatta - London Bridge Resorts

CONTACT: 928-680-0265 | www.golakehavasu.com | www.jokerswildpromotions.com

Natalie MacMaster in Concert

Symphony Hall, Michael Christie conducts with special guest, on Celtic fiddle, 8 & 2:30 pm, $26-76.

CONTACT: 602-495-1999 | www.phoenixsymphony.org

20th Annual Elks Oktoberfest

Elks Lodge, authentic German food and music, games for kids, dancing, 4-10 pm, free.

CONTACT: 520-458-2065 | www.VisitSierraVista.com

Shrine Circus – WestWorld

CONTACT: 480-946-7295 | 602-469-0771 | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

24th Annual Sierra Vista Open

Pueblo del Sol Country Club, annual golfing event with up to 80 professional golfers from all around the country competing with up to 100 amateur golfers.

CONTACT: 520-458-1542 | www.visitsierravista.com

3rd Annual Worldfest

Phoenix International Raceway, 5K Run/Walk, 1 mile fun run/walk.

CONTACT: www.arizonarunningeventsco.com

4th Annual Bisbee Blues Festival

Live blues from a variety of bands, 11 am – 7 pm, $12-15.

CONTACT: 520-432-3554 | 866-2BISBEE | www.discoverbisbee.com

5th Annual Antique Truck Show

Yesterdays Restaurant, open to trucks 25 years old or older, free, 10 am – 4 pm, sponsored by the Northern Arizona Chapter of the ATHS.

CONTACT: 928-565-3049 | www.chlorideaz.com

Different Skies

Arcosanti, an evening of original electronic and experimental space music written by participants from around the world, 5 pm.

CONTACT: 928-632-6217 | www.arcosanti.org

Dolan Springs Day

This year, Lake Mohave Rancho/Dolan Springs will celebrate their 50th anniversary, activities include a parade, vendors, music, raffles and food.

CONTACT: 928-767-3175 | 928-767-3833 | www.dolanspringschamber.org

Harvest Boutique

Trilogy Power Ranch (Sierra Ballroom), 4369 E. Village Parkway, Gilbert, AZ 85298. Proceeds benefit the programs at the House of Refuge. Bring your family and friends. One-of-a-kind items including doll clothes and accessories, hand-made aprons, sleep over bags, table runners, glass case covers, purses, potpourri bags, Hosted by: Creative Designers. Call Mary Ann for questions and directions, 10am-2pm.

CONTACT: 480-634-4633 | www.creative-designers.org

Oro Valley BBQ, Blues and Classic Car Show

Steam Pump Village, family festival features up to 200 of the best classic and antique cars and trucks in Arizona, live music and BBQ, capped off with a blues concert, a “poker walk” to benefit the arts, 10 am – 7 pm, $5, 10 and under free.

CONTACT: 520-326-3200 | www.govac.org

Corn Festival

Navajo Village Heritage Center, celebrates the Native American connection and dependency on corn as a food, ceremonial resource and its impact on art.

CONTACT: 928-645-9496 | www.navajovillage.com

Concert Under the Stars

Steele Indian School Park, bring blankets & lawn chairs, featuring The Western Electric Band, country and light rock, free, 8 pm.

CONTACT: 602-495-0739 | http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/parks.html

Celtic Fiddlin’

Symphony Hall, Michael Christie conducts, featuring Natalie MacMaster on Celtic fiddle, Celtic & folk music, and step-dancing,  for kids of all ages, 2:30 pm, $10-18.

CONTACT: 602-495-1999 | www.phoenixsymphony.org

Guided Tour of Buffalo Soldier Historical Sites

Fort Huachuca Museum, learn about the accomplishments and history of Fort Huachuca’s Buffalo Soldiers from members of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers, noon, free.

CONTACT: 520-417-6960

4th Annual Fiddle Contest

Veterans’ Memorial Park, fiddlers in various age groups, in additional to the musical performances and competition, there will be food and raffle drawings, featuring the “Break Your Fiddle” competition and a solar-powered sound system, 10 am – 4 pm, free.

CONTACT: 520-417-6960 | www.visitSierraVista.com

Golfin’ in the Desert

ASU Karsten Golf Course, (1125 E. Rio Salado Parkway, 85281) shotgun scramble at 7:30 am, to raise scholarship funds for Title 1 students to participate in the Desert Botanical Garden’s Sonoran Desert Adventure Field Trip Program, $125 include cart, range balls, greens’ fees, two raffle tickets, gourmet lunch, goody bag.

CONTACT: www.dbg.org

11th Annual Flagstaff Open Studios-Free Art Tour

Featuring more than 60 studios to visit, the self-guided studio tour spotlights a variety of art media, the chance to meet the local art stars and divas and discover emerging talent including painters, sculptors, ceramicists, iron-forgers, glass blowers, jewelers, photographers, stained glass, weavers and hands-on art projects for children, 10 am - 5 pm.

CONTACT: 928-779-2300 | www.Flagstaff-Arts.org

Payson Stampede

Rodeo Grounds, 24 hours on the mountain bike, individuals and teams of 2, 4 or 6 will ride 8 mile loops through the forest surrounding Payson, winner is individual or team that has ridden the most miles in 24 hours.

CONTACT: www.tucsonracing.com

Equistar Horse Show - WestWorld

CONTACT: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp | www.equistarshows.com

SAQHA/SAILA Fall Circuit Horse Show

Pima County Fairgrounds, Quarter Horse show, free, 8 am - 6 pm.

CONTACT: 520-792-1060 | www.azqha.org

14th Annual Cider Sip’n Celebration & Country Craft Fair

Apple Annie's Orchard, u-pick tree ripened apples, cider & cider-based products, all-you-can eat pancake  breakfast, pies, jams, jellies, free samples, crafts, free, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.

CONTACT: 520-384-2084 | www.appleannies.com

Arizona Restaurant Week

Enjoy a prix-fixe meal for $29 (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity) at a number of participating high-end Valley restaurants, an estimated 100 restaurants including some of Scottsdale’s finest will be highlighted.

CONTACT: www.ArizonaRestaurantWeek.com

Oktoberfest on Mt. Lemmon

German bands & dancers, German food & beer, free, $3 parking, Sat-Sun.

CONTACT: 520-576-1400 | www.visitTucson.org 

MT. LEMMON SKI VALLEY

Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting

Scottsdale Museum for Contemporary Art, looks at the unorthodox ways twenty-seven contemporary artists from around the globe transform the age-old crafts of knitting and lace making, demonstrates how radical reformers have overthrown the status quo, experiments with forms and techniques in novel and surprising ways.

CONTACT: www.smoca.org

11th Annual Diamond Ventures El Tour 10K & 5K Walk/Run

Through Tucson Mountain Preserve, by Perimeter Bicycling Association of America.

CONTACT: 520-745-2033 | 800-568-1372 | www.perimeterbicycling.com 

HAPA

Orpheum Theatre, Pan-Polynesian music, contemporary Hawaiian music group, 2 pm, $15-25.

CONTACT: 602-495-1999 | www.phoenixsymphony.org

4th Annual Race Judicata

Kiwanis Park, 5K run, 1 mile fun run/walk, 6 am, benefits Maricopa County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and survivors of domestic violence.

CONTACT: www.arizonarunningeventsco.com

Nathan’s Triathlon

Tempe Town Beach Park, Olympic distance triathlon with swim 1500 meters, bike 24.9 iles and run 6.2 miles, Nathans sprint distance triathlon with 750 meters swim, bike 12 miles and run 3.1 miles,  6:30 am.

CONTACT: 480-226-4729 | www.trifind.net

27th Annual Jazz on the Rocks Concert & Festival

Poco Diablo Radisson Resort, internationally known jazz festival, with headliners, the whole area swings with restaurants, clubs and resorts featuring local groups and concert artists perform or join in jam sessions, $40-200.

CONTACT: 928-282-1985 | www.sedonajazz.com

Roosevelt Historic District TourFest

Walking tour of architecturally unique historic homes in the Valley's first residential neighborhood, also arts & crafts, food & antique booths, 11 am - 9 pm, free for event, $15 for tours.

CONTACT: 602-799-7720 | www.roosevelthistorictourfest.com

2008 AVP Crocs Pro Beach Volleyball Finals

Westgate City Center, as part of the 25th anniversary, with the best men's and women's pro beach volleyball players in the U.S. playing for the “Best of the Beach” title.

CONTACT: 800-919-6272 or www.avp.com/glendale

83rd Annual Cochise County Fair

County Fairgrounds, carnival rides, collegiate rodeo, 4-H demonstrations, livestock auction, live entertainment, exhibits, $3-6.

CONTACT: 520-364-3819 | 888-364-5500 | www.explorecochise.com | http://arizonafairs.com

Hamburger Fry – Gila County Historical Museum

CONTACT: 928-425-7385 or www.globemiamichamber.com

4th Annual Corks & Cactus (A Wine Festival)

Desert Botanical Garden, sample more than 80 boutique wines from eight regions around the world paired with hors d-oeuvres and desserts, live music and talk with the representatives from different wineries, 6:30 pm, $75, must be 21 years or older, reservations required.

CONTACT: 480-941-1225 | www.dbg.org

Lions Club Annual Quilt & Antique Show – Blue Ridge Schools

4th Friday Art Walk Weekend

15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations.

CONTACT: www.artthe4th.com

Astronomy Open House

Roof of the Bateman Physical Sciences Bldg. H Wing, free, 8-10 pm.

CONTACT: 480-727-7010 | http://homepage.mac.com/agfuentes/openhouse.html

Test and Tune

Southwestern International Raceway, 4 pm.

CONTACT: 520-762-9700 | www.Sirace.com

Advantage Boat Regatta - Nautical Inn

CONTACT: 928-680-0265 | www.golakehavasu.com|www.jokerswildpromotions.com

Annual SalsaFest

Safford Town Square, a celebration of everything Salsa including an opportunity to win prizes and bragging rights in the Salsa Challenge, also live entertainment, food, salsa making contests, Festival Marketplace, Salsa music and dancing, food demonstrations, chili roasting, kids area, and Jalapeno & Salsa eating competitions, kids’ corner with piñata bust, 10 am – 6 pm, $4 for entry to the Salsa Tent.

CONTACT: 928-428-2511 | 888-837-1841 | www.SalsaTrail.com

10th Annual "Standin' on the Corner" Park  Festival

Headliner Hotel California, A Salute to the Eagles concert, arts & crafts, food, live bands, Just Cruisin' Car Show, free.

CONTACT:  www.standinonthecorner.com

The High Desert Piecemakers Quilt Show

Snowdrift, features high quality quilts my more than 20 Winslow artisans.

CONTACT: www.winslowarizona.org

4th Annual Wild Western Festival

Pioneer Village, six stages of Wild West performers, variety acts and stunt performers, movie stars, cowboy singers and musicians, trading post encampment, Dutch-oven cook-off, kids korral, western dance, $10, 9 am – 6 pm.

CONTACT: www.wildwesternfestival.com

15th Annual Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show

State Fairgrounds, displays, free consultations, playhouse auction, interior design and remodeling clinics, outdoor kitchen ideas, pool & spa displays, “Ask the Experts” information area, landscape designers, master gardener seminars, $3-5, Fri-Sat 9 am - 7 pm, Sun 9 am - 6 pm.

CONTACT: www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com

14th Annual International Gem & Jewelry Show

Civic Plaza, Hall C, exhibits, lectures, dealers, demos, prizes, $6 under 16 free, Fri noon - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm.

CONTACT: 301-294-1640 | www.intergem.net

33rd Annual Fall Festival

Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex, area's largest outdoor arts & crafts show, quilt & antique shows, parade, 10K race, White Mountain Chorale musical performance, special entertainment, food, $2, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm.

CONTACT: 928-367-4290 | 800-573-4031 | www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

25th Annual Run to the Pines Car Show

Country Club, Southwest's largest free to the public open class pre1973 car show, 500 vehicles expected, 50's dance, poker run, game, free, 8 am - 5 pm.

CONTACT: 928-368-5325 | 928-524-6407 | www.pinetop-lakeside.com

Fun Festival

Veterans Memorial Park, large carnival, food, games, live music, trail & pony rides, craft vendors.

CONTACT: 520-533-3354 | www.visitsierravista.com | www.mwrhuachuca.com

Flagstaff Festival of Science

A 10-day family event featuring more than 60 activities for all ages from guided hikes and archaeological digs to hands-on exhibits.

CONTACT: www.scifest.org

Montezuma Castle 10K & 2 Mile Run

Community Center, 10K run down Camp Verde's Historic Pecan Lane, $12-14, 8 am - noon.

CONTACT: 928-567-0535 ext. 135 | www.cvaz.org

America's Walk for Diabetes

Rawhide, 2.5 or 5 mile route, walk is stroller & child-friendly, entertainment, refreshments, goodie bags, 8 am.

CONTACT: 602-861-4731 ext. 7093 | 888-DIABETES ext. 7093 | www.diabetes.org/walk

Tom Chapin

Chandler Center for the Arts, Tom’s concerts span generations and stereotypes, he has gained widespread critical and popular acclaim for his recordings aimed at children and their families, $7-15, 4 pm.

CONTACT: http://chandlercenter.org

“Paint Out”

Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Arizona State Parks, Arizona Plein Air Painters and Tucson Plein Air Painters’ Society host paint outs throughout the state in the State Parks, free to participating artists.

CONTACT: 602-542-7119 | www.azstateparks.com

20th Annual Verde River Day

Dead Horse Ranch State Park, to develop the awareness of the importance of the Verde River, rides, gold panning, climbing wall, vintage trailer show, sand castle building, food, live entertainment, canoe rides, fish the lagoon no license needed and poles, bait and tackle provided, exhibits, nature walks, exhibitors, part of the 50th Anniversary of State Parks, free, 9 am - 4 pm.

CONTACT: 928-634-7593 | 928-634-5283 | www.azstateparks.com

20th Annual Verde River Show & Glow Car Show - Riverfront Park

CONTACT: 928-634-7593 | http://cottonwood.verdevalley.com

3rd Annual Flagstaff Marathon – The “Coolest Marathon” in Arizona

Flagstaff Nordic Center, 10K, half and full-marathon trail runs to benefit North Country Community Health Center, scenic, one of the most scenic and difficult marathons in the Southwest, difficult, off-road trails, $35-75, 8 am.

CONTACT: 928-220-0550 | www.FlagstaffNordicCenter.com

Science in the Park

Wheeler Park, hands-on science education activities for all ages including telescopes, microscopes, and magnifiers, interactive displays, experiments, crafts and atlatl-throwing demonstrations, free, 10 am – 2 pm.

CONTACT: www.scifest.org

So Long to Summerfest

Freestone Park Softball Complex, celebrate the end of summer with two live bands, a choreographed grand finale fireworks show, midway with interactive inflatable slides and rides, face painting, climbing wall, $3, 6-10 pm.

CONTACT: 480-503-6200 | www.ci.gilbert.az.us/parks

Huachuca Astronomy Club Public Star Party

Junk Bond Observatory, view through member's telescopes (large & small) or bring your own, excellent outing for families and school age children welcome, 7 pm weather permitting.

CONTACT: 520-366-5788 | www.hacastronomy.com

37th Annual Andy Devine Days Parade

Honoring Kingman and actor Andy Devine of Kingman, parade is 2 miles long, 100+ entries, free, 10 am.

CONTACT: 928-757-7919 | www.kingmanchamber.org

Robert Wuhl “Assume the Position”

Mesa Arts Center, “Professor” Wuhl examines the facts, myths and myths-that-became-facts that have permeated American history, mixing pop culture with historical events and lighthearted observations, contains adult content, 8 pm, $35-55.

CONTACT: 480-644-6500 | www.mesaartscenter.com

Page Elks Club Golf Tournament

Lake Powell National Golf Course, shotgun, 9 am.

CONTACT: 928-645-2023 | www.golflakepowell.com

Arizona Yacht Club Opening Day Regatta

Pleasant Harbor Marina, the Arizona Yacht Club holds both fall and spring sailing race series on Lake Pleasant, totaling about 20 days per year, free to spectators, 12:30 pm.

CONTACT: 602-257-0141 | www.arizonayachtclub.org

3rd Annual Moon Valley Grasshopper Bridge 5K

St. Paul’s Church, 5K run, 5K walk, 7 am.

CONTACT: 602-954-8341 | www.getsetaz.com

National Public Lands Day

South Mountain Park, volunteer opportunities, Kids zone, live birds, outdoor clubs & organizations, free family fun, 9 am – 2 pm.

CONTACT: www.phoenix.gov/parks/npld.html

Santana

Cricket Wireless Pavilion, with special guest Salvador Santana Band, 8 pm.

CONTACT: www.livenation.com

Taste of Prescott

Frontier Village, sample fare from dozens of restaurants in the Prescott area, benefits the Yavapai Food Bank, noon – 5 pm.

CONTACT: 928-771-6756

4th Annual Groom Creek Community Classic

Groom Creek Fire Station, 10K run, 5K run, 2-mile fun walk, 8 am.

CONTACT: 928-778-6519 | www.getsetaz.com

Sounds of Music Concert

Entertainment District, 6 pm.

CONTACT: www.pvchamber.org

AZ Reining Horse Competition - WestWorld

CONTACT: 480-510-5365 | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

6th Annual Dine Under the Stars

Patterson Observatory, dining entertainment with the Big Band Sound of the Desert Swing Band, dance contest, view the summer Milky Way, $50, 6 pm.

CONTACT: 520-458-8278 ext 2129 | www.uas.arizona.edu

Butterfly Walk

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn to identify them on this guided walk by Education Coordinator Chris Kline and Arizona State Parks volunteer naturalists, a few butterflies are netted for a short while to give kids a close up look, $3-7.50, 9:30 am.

CONTACT: 520-689-2811 | http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

Bye-Bye Buzzards

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, farewell party celebrating the seasonal departure of the resident flock of turkey vultures, $3-7.50, 7 am - 3 pm.

CONTACT: 520-689-2811 | http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu 

Everyone Runs Fleet Feet TMC “Reverse the Course”

Catalina State Park, 5.5 & 11-mile trail run, 6:30 am.

CONTACT: www.everyoneruns.net

22nd Annual Sun Sounds Great Beer Fest

Hi Corbett Field, more than 200 different bees from more than 50 brewers from all over the Southwest including Tucson and other Arizona breweries also food sampling, live & silent auctions and live music, must be 21, no children, benefits Sun Sounds of Arizona, $40-90, 6-10 pm.

CONTACT: 520-296-2400 | www.azbeer.com | www.sunsounds.org

26th Annual Harvesting of the Vine Festival

Village of Elgin Winery, celebrate the wine grape harvest in the heart of wine country, $15 includes lunch, souvenir wine glass, sample tasting, live music, competition and crowning of Arizona’s King and Queen of Grape Stomping, arts and crafts, Arizona Grown products available, 11 am – 4 pm.

CONTACT: 520-455-9309 | www.elginwines.com

38th Annual Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo

Mohave County Fairgrounds, cowboys from all over the US compete in 8 events, $, 1 pm.

CONTACT: 928-753-4003 | www.kingmanrodeo.com

38th Annual Vertielee Floyd Memorial Old Time Fiddlers Contest Arizona State Championship

Houston Mesa Horse Camp, best fiddling in AZ by contestants aged 6-86, cowboy poets, storytellers, food, country & bluegrass music, Irish step-dancers, 21 Fiddle Salute at high noon both days, children's music workshop, crafts, fiddle makers, leather workers, $4-8, 9 am.

CONTACT: 928-474-5882 | www.arizonaoldtimefiddlers.org | www.paysonfiddlers.com

5th Annual Fall Festival & Studio Tour

With artist’s demonstrations, music and dance performances, staged reading and more, also a free self-guided tour of the eclectic variety of visual and performing arts.

CONTACT: 928-717-0628 | www.prescottarts.com

Cactus Classic Hunter Jumper Horse Show - WestWorld

CONTACT: www.cepshows.com | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp

Arizona Appaloosa Association – Arizona Fall Classic & Futurity - WestWorld

CONTACT: 480-312-6802 | 623-214-0988 | www.arizonaappaloosa.com

Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annie's Orchard, pumpkin picking, family activities, pumpkins, apples, cider, pies, pumpkin chunkin'  catapult, free, 9 am - 5:30 pm, weekends,

CONTACT: 520-384-2084 | www.appleannies.com

Mariposa Monarca

Desert Botanical Gardens, stroll through the butterfly habitat and be immersed among hundreds of colorful, fluttering monarchs, 10 am – 5 pm, $3 with paid Garden admission.

CONTACT: 480-941-1225 | www.dbg.org

Festival of Science Public Field Day

Elden Pueblo Heritage Site, experience the science of archaeology through hands-on participation in site excavations, artifact analysis, primitive technologies and hunting games, tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm, bring water, hat, sunscreen and sense of discovery, free, 10 am – 4 pm.

CONTACT: 928-527-3452 | www.fs.fed.us/r3/Coconino/recreation/peaks/elden-pueblo.shtml

Festival of Science Open House

Lowell Observatory, telescope viewing of various celestial objects and access to the Historic Rotunda Library, free, 5:30 pm.

CONTACT: 928-233-3211 | www.lowell.edu 

Silent Sundays

South Mountain Park, features free park-ranger guided interpretive programs from 10 am – 2 pm, Central Avenue-access roadways will be closed to motor vehicles from 5 am – 11 pm.

CONTACT: 602-534-6324

Tucson Greek Festival

St. Demetrios Orthodox Church, a Greek cultural experience with homemade Greek food, music, dancing and imports.

CONTACT: 520-888-0505 | www.st.demetriostucson.org

28th Annual Grand Canyon to Tucson

Great Arizona Bicycle Adventure - this is a 7-day, 500-mile camping bike tour in Arizona, fully supported.

CONTACT: 520-349-5932 | www.bikegaba.org

Wildflower Walk

Arboretum at Flagstaff, join Jonah Hill, botanist, for a tour of the gardens, identify the native wildflowers in bloom and their pollinators, $2-5, 9:30 am.

CONTACT: 928-774-1442 | www.thearb.org

The Arboretum at Flagstaff Fall Open House

Join naturalist on an autumn color tour to admire the leaves, seeds & berries of the season, activities for the family include a scavenger hunt and hands-on scientific exploration, create a craft, free, 1-5 pm.

CONTACT: 928-774-1442 | www.thearb.org

Nightfall

Old Tucson Studios, annual Halloween celebration, crawling from the laboratory of Dr. Hyde, the most frightening creatures the desert has seen, some scenes are very intense, Wed-Sun, 6 pm,

CONTACT: 520-883-0100 | www.nightfallaz.com

Phoenix Runway

A week of fashion including celebrity boutique and celebrity fashion runway shows, a designer showcase event, a charity gala and auction and free hands-on workshops and job fair, benefits Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation.

CONTACT: www.phoenixrunway.com