🚗 Bueller?...Bueller? Catch a free film this weekend!

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! We’ve got some really cool cultural celebrations coming up with the Mariachi and Folklórico Festival on Saturday and a celebration honoring Indigenous Code Talkers on Monday.

And of course, that’s not all!

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🎉 Grand Opening of a new eclectic marketplace with local artisans’ work

• 🌿 Master Gardeners' 2025 Garden Tour

• 🚗 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off playing at Heritage Square

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

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BUSINESS NEWS

🎉 Grand opening of The Creative Casita: Flagstaff’s newest eclectic marketplace showcases handmade, vintage and up-cycled treasures by local artists. The Creative Casita is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration all weekend with raffles, chances to meet the makers, and and hot tortilla samples from Benny Blanco Tortillas on Sunday! August 9th, 10am-5pm and 10th,12-5:00pm at 2510 N 4th Street

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📽 The Flagstaff International Film Festival is August 16-17 and Flagstaff International Film Festival is partnering with High Country Motor Lodge and Dark Sky Brewing for a Film Festival Weekend Sweepstakes - enter to win a Film Festival VIP Package!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🌟 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: With musical styles from pop/rock to country, this sparkling musical comedy follows young Joseph as he faces adversity and triumphs. 7:30-9:30pm, Theatrikos - show runs July 17-August 10

Friday 8.8

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

🧶The Knitting Hour: All skill levels welcome! Members of Fiber Artists of Northern Arizona Guild are available to teach beginners and help knitters out. 1-3pm, Downtown Library

🚪Behind the Scenes Tour Museum of Northern Arizona: Take a rare behind-the-scenes tour of MNA’s Easton Collection Center. 2:30-3:30pm, Museum of Northern Arizona

🌄 Mountain Town Market at The Hive: A fun evening market with produce, breads, eggs and more. 4-8pm, The Hive

Saturday 8.9

🧘‍♀️ Yoga on the Lawn: Start your Saturday with a deep breath and a good stretch in the heart of Downtown! 9-10am, County Courthouse Lawn

👜Urban Flea Market: An eclectic market featuring a mix of vintage, upcycled, artisan, antiques, previously loved treasures! 9am-2pm, City Hall Parking Lot

🌿 Master Gardeners' 2025 Garden Tour: Take a self-guided tour of beautiful public, home, and community gardens across Flagstaff! 10am-4pm, map provided upon ticket purchase - ticket sales close August 9th at 9am.

🌞 Power Kids Back to School Party: Wrap up summer at this family friendly event with axe throwing, dunk tanks, free swag, tubing, rock climbing and more. Discount for Power Kids Pass holders. 10am-6pm, Arizona Snowbowl

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

🌽 Native Foods - Primitive Technology Days at Elden Pueblo: Drop in to learn about the native foods that shaped our region and cuisine and make culinary treats of the Puebloan people. 10:30am-2:30pm, Elden Pueblo Heritage Site

👑 Character Kindness Club with Rapunzel: Kids can dress up as their favorite character, enjoy a FREE Photo Experience, and make a Princess Tiara! 11am-12:30pm, Flagstaff Mall

🎺 Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival: a vibrant afternoon festival and social dance celebrating Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history. 11am-7pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

🚗 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off - FREE Outdoor Movie Night: Life moves pretty fast… and so does summer. Don’t miss your chance to slow down and soak up an iconic movie in Downtown. Live music at 5pm followed by movie-themed trivia at 6:30pm and film at 7:30pm, Heritage Square

🌝 August Full Moon Hike: Flagstaff Open Space hosts a full moon hike each month starting about a half hour before the moon rises. 7:30pm, Observatory Mesa - Meet at Thorpe Park's Bark Park

Sunday 8.10

🥕 Flagstaff Community Market: A lively outdoor farmers market featuring fresh regional produce, prepared food, flowers, breads, local honey, art, and more! 8am-1pm City Hall

🧘‍♀️🍺 Pints and Poses Outdoor Yoga: Start off your Sunday with this drop-in Yoga class, outdoors so long as weather cooperates. Then enjoy a recovery beer for just $2, 10:30-11:30am at Dark Sky Taproom

🌟 Beauty Boost Recharge Retreat: A transformative day for women to refresh, realign, and have some serious fun, right here in Flagstaff. 12-5pm, Serendipity

🌭🐶 Hot Dog Days of Summer: Dog adoption event with High Country Humane - games, live music with Taide from The Taide Band, free treats, dog accessories, cold brews and the hottest of hot dogs! 6-9pm, Historic Brewing Co. (Huntington Drive)

Monday 8.11

💗 Indigenous Code Talkers Celebration: In appreciation of all code talkers, the City of Flagstaff presents this event will featuring an official proclamation, informational talk, cultural sharing, songs, dances and a light breakfast and lunch. 9am-1pm, Market of Dreams

🔵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

Flagstaff Inspires is possible because of our awesome business sponsors and donations from community supporters. Thank you for keeping Flagstaff Inspires sustainable and accessible for all!

MUSIC

Friday 8.8

The Station Cafe & Lounge | Karaoke Happy Hour | 6pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Summit Dub Squad | 6-9pm
Heritage Square | Bitter Hippie | 6-8pm
Hops on Birch | Kevin Cushman | 7:30pm
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Mother Road Trio | 8-11pm
The Orpheum | Final Song: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne | 8pm
Flag Brew | Andy See & His Swinging Jamboree | 9pm
Monte V | Abstract Rude | 9:30pm

Saturday 8.9

Heritage Square | Ryan Biter | 6-8pm
Hops on Birch | Dead Air | 7:30pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Kayle von der Heide | 8-11pm
The Orpheum | The Originals - A Reel Big Fish Cover Band? | 8pm
Yucca North | James Brown Band Band Farewell Show | 8pm-2am
Museum Club | Firerock | 9pm-1am | $5
Flag Brew | Stellar Jays | 9pm

Sunday 8.10

Heritage Square | Cameron Jameson | 12-2pm
Flag Brew | Cattywampus | 2-5pm
Wanderlust | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:30pm
Mother Road | Sleep Stampede | 4-6pm
Dark Sky Brewing | Jazz Funk Trio | 5-7pm
Yucca North | Sunday Jazz Society - house band + open jam | 7-10pm

Monday 8.11

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

CONNECTIONS

Jobs and Opportunities

• NAU is hiring a part-time Custodian.

• City of Flagstaff is seeking members for its Audit Committee.

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