🎶Catch the Stellar Jays at Concert in the Park

Concerts in the Park and Kids Square return, Flagstaff Team Trivia, Sewing Machine Open Studio

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Good morning, Flagstaff! You know it’s summer in Flagstaff when you can catch up with neighbors at a concert in the park one day, and bump into friends at music on the square the next.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

  • 🪱 Explore Earthworms

  • Bingo for a Cause

  • 🖼️ Creative Aging Talk

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

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AROUND TOWN

🪨Check out the Arboretum’s new Botanical Blacksmith Exhibit of whimsical metal garden sculptures. Also see Ephemeral Bloom: Weathered by Time, a new collaborative artwork by artist Jill Sans and Storyteller Kate Watters weaving together pigment, plant knowledge, and poetry to create layered narratives that unfold across the seasons.

BUSINESS NEWS

🧶Raven’s Nest Yarn & Fiber Shop is opening its doors June 27th with a grand opening at 5200 Cortland Blvd near Toasted Owl East. Owner Kaelin was born in AZ and has been in Flagstaff 2014. She is excited to offer yarn, classes and fiber guidance to the community!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🎶The return of Concerts in the Park means a free concert at one of Flagstaff’s parks every Wednesday in June & July from 5:30-7:30pm! This week will be rock fusion band The Stellar Jays at Peaks View Park in Doney, with vendors like PALS Mobile, Wandering Winer Wagon and Scoop'n Ice Cream. Think picnic blankets, kids running around, chill vibes, and relaxing and reuniting with neighbors.

📖 Library story times return for summer this week, all at 10:30am, with Bouncing Babies on Mondays, Toddler Tales on Tuesdays, Preschool Express on Thursdays and All ages on Saturdays. Make sure to register for the Summer Reading Challenge to win cool prizes!

Tuesday 6.9

🤹‍♂️ Kids Squared — Games: Check out games like cornhole and mini put golf with Flagstaff PROSE. This weekly summer series is designed for kids ages 4–9, with big and little siblings always welcome to join the hands-on fun! 10-11am, Heritage Square

🍺 Community Pint Night for Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project: $2 of every Community Pint sold supports their work restoring ecological health in the Grand Canyon region through wolf recovery, education, and advocacy. 4-7pm, Mother Road Brewery

Bingo for a Cause: This week, join for an extra 5 rounds and extra prizes. Support the Shadows Foundation Rescue Foster Adoption Network. Happy Hour Bingo 6-7pm, Regular Bingo 7-9pm, Southside Tavern

🏆 Trivia at Harrington’s: Use your wits and obscure pop culture knowledge to battle for beer and glory! Prizes for the winning team. 6pm, Harrington’s Taphouse'

🎶 West African Dance Class: Live drumming and experienced teachers! Classes are open to people of all ages and experience levels. 6:45-8pm, Jazzercise

📝🍺Poet Brews Open Mic for Writers: Come read what you’ve been writing! Read anything up to ten minutes. 7-9pm, 21+, Flagstaff Brewing Co.

Wednesday 6.10

🪱 Exploring Earthworms: Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center to explore earthworms as part of Bookmans’ free weekly Summer Kids Series. Engaging, educational and fun! 1pm, Bookmans

🌄 Farmers Market Downtown: Come for local produce, treats, pop-up shops from downtown businesses, and more! 3pm-dusk, Heritage Square

📝 Wily Writers: Join this weekly writing group for practice, motivation, sharing, and learning! 5:30-7pm Downtown Library, Community Room

🧵 Create & Connect Night: Weekly open studio with access to sewing machines! Bring a project or craft of your choice, make new friends & get a bit of help from staff if you need it! Donation/PWYW. 5:30-7:30pm, Threaded Together

🧠 Mead Hall Trivia Night: Challenging questions, local mead, fun visual and audio rounds, and prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Teams of up to 5. 6-8:30pm, Drinking Horn Meadery

👏 Flagstaff Team Trivia: Join Karly and Kevin for their long-running pub-quiz every 2nd and 4th Wednesday! Get there early for a good seat. 7pm game, sign-ups start at 6:30, Flagstaff Brewing Co

🎶🪘 West African Drum Class: Drum classes focus on practicing traditional rhythms and song from West Africa using Djembe and Dunduns. All ages and levels are welcome!6:45-8pm, Jazzercise

Thursday 6.11

🖼️ Creative Aging Talk: Older adults who engage in the arts experience a multitude of positivities. Dive into the why and how of providing high quality creative programming for adults across the aging spectrum. Free, but pre-register. 4-6pm, CCA

✏️Figure Drawing Classes: Learn to draw the human form from a live model! For beginner to advanced art enthusiasts, 18+ only. Thursdays 5-7pm May 14 - June 25th, Space is limited, pre-register here.

🍷 Thirsty Thursday - After Hours at MNA: Enjoy live music, food from Tamales USA, drinks, and stroll the galleries. Kids activities in the museum’s courtyard. 5-8pm, Museum of Northern Arizona

🎨 Paint Night at BBBB: Every Thursday is paint night and $4 drink specials. You buy the canvas, they’ll provide the paint and brushes. Plus, option to enter canvas into auction with earnings for you and a charity. 6:30-9:30pm, Brown Bag Burger

🤓 Smarty Pints Trivia: Are you a smarty pants? Prove it at Smarty Pints Trivia, every Thursday, 7-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

💃 Swing Dance Class: Dance the night away Thursday nights with Flagstaff Rhythm and Roots. Beginner, intermediate and social dances from 7-10pm, Firecreek Coffee

MUSIC

Tuesday 6.9

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-8pm

Wednesday 6.10

Wheeler Park | FFTM Bluegrass Jam | 11am-1pm
Charly’s | Blues Night | 7-9:30pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke | 9:30pm

Thursday 6.11

Heritage Square | Emerging Artist Thursday | 5-7pm
Drinking Horn | JigzUp Celtic | 7pm
Gopher Hole | Open Mic | 7pm, sign-ups 6

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