🍅 A Community Market Begins in East Flagstaff This Weekend

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! I hope you find something to look forward to this weekend!

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🌲 International Museum Day means free admission

• 🍻 Lumberyard Brewing turns 15

• 🎊 Fiesta de Mayo with Ballet Folklorico de Colores

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

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COMMUNITY Sparks

🌲 Have you ever checked out the walking trails around the Museum of Northern Arizona? As a kid I loved exploring around behind the museum, climbing the rocks and finding rosehips with my mom.

This weekend you have a great chance to check out the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA). May 18th is International Museum Day and MNA is offering FREE admission all day long with a talk and multiple guided tours. Go pick up a fossil and hear cool stories about the history of where we live!

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Celestial Juggler, by Joe Ray is one of five large-scale sculptures that are part of the Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition at Elizabeth "Liz" C. Archuleta County Park (703 E. Sawmill Road). The exhibition opens with a celebration on May 19th at 11am, and the sculptures will be on display until March 2026.

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AROUND TOWN

🌲 Pine Needle Pickup Continues: The city is placing roll-off dumpsters for residents to dispose of pine needles for free in various neighborhoods over the next couple months. Next up is Rock Ridge Estates, Ridge Crest, and Anasazi Ridge from Friday, May 16 – Friday, May 23. Find detailed locations and dates here.

🚙 Reminder that Overland Expo is this weekend at Ft. Tuthill so there will be more traffic and interesting rigs around town.

Business News

🍅 The East Flagstaff Community Market begins Saturday, May 17th! You’ll find 40+ local vendors and food trucks, 8am-1pm at the Flagstaff Mall Parking Lot.

🎉 Lumberyard Brewing is celebrating their 15th Anniversary with a Yard Party on May 17th from 1-5pm!

WHAT’S HAPPENING

⚡ Elements - Flagstaff Spring Dance Festival: Enjoy a collection of dances from local and regional artists reflecting on the elements that make up our world. May 16 & 17, 7:30pm, Clifford E. White Theater

🎭😆 The Play that Goes Wrong: Get ready for a night of mishaps, and mischief! This is a tremendously silly play full of physical comedy where things quickly go from bad to utterly disastrous. Theatrikos, May 8 - June 1st. Times & Tickets

⛏ Elden Pueblo Ambassador Days: Drop-in open-houses during the summer. Take a tour of the pueblo, view displays of ancient uses of tools, basketry, plants, jewelry and more. Weekends May 10-August 3, 10am-2pm, Elden Pueblo Heritage Site

Friday 5.16

👨‍👧‍👦 Storytime with Miss Annie: Bring toddlers and pre-schoolers for stories, songs, and play. Free, 10:30-11am, Bookmans

🌄 Mountain Town Market at The Hive: A fun evening market with produce, breads, eggs and more. Plus dance instructor Chris Alonzo kicks off the market by teaching Bachata! 3-7pm, The Hive

👾✨ Open Table Game Night: Whether you're flying solo or just want to meet new players, Open Table Night is the perfect spot to find your game squad! 6:30pm at Good Game Cafe

💃 Cuban-style Salsa Dancing: Casino Rueda is a fun introduction to salsa dancing. Join every Friday. Newcomers are free, no partner needed, all ages, beginners welcome. 7:30-10pm, Jazzercize

👁 Sun Ra Earthly Arrival Party & Interference Series Gala Opening: This celebratory evening will include a multimedia concert of music, visuals, movement, and poetry, featuring an all-star cast of local artists—plus refreshments! 7:30-9:30pm, Beaver Street Theatre

Saturday 5.17

🐦 Bird Walk: Join Dr. Celia Holm for a morning walk around the Arboretum grounds. 7:30am, Flastaff Arboretum, Registration Required

🥾 Meet at the Trailhead - Hart Prairie: Join library staff and Roving Rangers from the Coconino National Forest to ramble between 1-2 miles and learn about early settlers, thinning projects and more! 9am, Hart Prairie

🤸‍♀️ Flagstaff Fitness Sampler: Join Beauty Boost Flagstaff for a day of 25-minute back-to-back "tastes" of fitness from various instructors + health and wellness & spa experience stations. 9am-1pm, Momentum Aerial

🥬Gardeners Market: Saturdays in May and June local growers sell garden starts, seeds, perennials, trees, greenhouse kits and more. 9am-1pm, Pine Forest Charter School

🖌 Easy Block Print Workshop: Learn a super easy technique to make a block print and print your own design on a pouch or tote! Kids and Adults Classes, various times, Meadowlark Art Studio

👨‍👧📖 Saturday Story Stop: A fun-filled storytime for all ages. 10:30-11am Downtown Library

🎴 Free 15 min. Tarot Readings at Bookmans: Join Pandora as she takes you on a spiritual journey of discovery. 11:30am-2:30pm, RSVP to schedule

😌 Low Sensory Board Games Afternoon: Come play games in a relaxed, and sensory-friendly environment. 12-3pm at Good Game Cafe

💥 Super Smash Bros Tournament Fundraiser: Join Bookmans and the Coconino High School Panthers Esports club for Super Smash Bros! 2-5pm, Bookmans

🕊 Origami Bird Folding for Where Whispers Take Flight: Come bring an art installation to life! All are welcome, no experience needed. Drop in, fold a bird (or a few). 3-5pm, The HeArt Box

🌄Mountain Town Market at City Hall: Get your favorite produce and other products at this dog friendly, afternoon market. 3-7pm, City Hall Parking Lot

Sunday 5.18

🥕 Flagstaff Community Market: A lively outdoor farmers market featuring fresh regional produce, prepared food, flowers, breads, local honey, artwork, and more! 8am-12pm City Hall

🐶📕 Tales & Tails: At this unique story time you can read your favorite book to adorable shelter pups looking for their forever homes. 9:30am-1:30pm, Heritage Square

🧘‍♀️🍺 Pints and Poses Yoga: Start off your Sunday with this drop-in Yoga class. Then enjoy a recovery beer for just $2, 10:30-11:30am at Dark Sky Brewing Co

🎊 Fiesta de Mayo 2025: Bring the family to this free celebration featuring live music, vendors, food trucks, and Ballet Folklorico de Colores. 11am-6pm, Flagstaff Mall

💃 Ballroom Social Dancing: Come learn and practice social ballroom, swing, and Latin dances. Beginners welcome, no partner needed! 5-7pm at Jazzercise

🎲🕺 Hop, Shuffle, and Roll: Swing Dancing & Board Games: Come learn a beginning lesson to Lindy Hop and stay to play games! 7pm, Good Game Cafe

Monday 5.19

🔵Bingo Night at Dark Sky: $5 and 100% of entry fees go directly to the chosen non-profit of the month. Regular Bingo 5:45-8pm Bonus Bingo 8-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🤸‍♂️Capoeira Class: Learn an art form that combines dance, martial arts, acrobatics, ritual, and music. Beginners welcome, drop-in to give it a try! 6:45pm, Unity of Flagstaff

MUSIC

Friday 5.16

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Cattywampus | 6-8pm
The Station Cafe & Lounge | Karaoke Happy Hour | 6pm
Coconino High School | Master Chorale of Flagstaff Celebrating Broadway | 7pm | Suggested Donation
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
Hops on Birch | Pablo G | 7:30pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Holly Kierstan, The Have Nothings | 8-11pm
Yucca North | 90s Night w/DJ Reflekshin | 9-11pm
Flag Brew | Visions of a Wizard, Krav B2B Kyle Wayne | 9pm-2am
Monte Vista | Johnny Malo Band | 9:30pm

Saturday 5.17

The Station Cafe & Lounge | Dean Nelson | 4-6pm
Charly’s | Paul Garns | 7-9:30pm
The Hive | New Misphoria, Super Drive, Belgium Tree, King Summer | 7pm | Tickets
Flag Brew | Brad & Deb, Handsome Gents | 9pm
Museum Club | Zookeepers | 8:30-11:30pm | $5
Monte Vista | Miles to Nowhere | 9:30pm

Sunday 5.18

Flag Brew | Dirty Halos | 2-5pm
The Station Cafe & Lounge | JT Sheets | 12-2pm
Wanderlust | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-5:30pm
Mother Road | Chad Breen | 4-6pm
Museum Club | Cadets de Linares | 9pm-1am | $10-$50

Monday 5.19

Dark Sky Taproom | Seenan | 6-8pm
Museum Club | Open Mic | 6-9pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm

CONNECTIONS

Non-Profit and Civic Leaders - do you need some extra hands?

Come learn about opportunities to engage NAU students in your non-profit. Saturday, May 17th, 10am-12pm at Coconino Center for the Arts.

🤝 At this discussion NAU team members will provide an overview of current programs and services related to experiential learning and will lead a workshop on designing a mutually beneficial experience for students and your organization.

Stay Inspired!

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