🧪 Flagstaff Festival of Science Kicks Off

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! Apologies for the late send today, this is a one-woman show and I had a family challenge that caused me to get behind. But here we are! We’ve got quite a week with the Science Festival and the Flagstaff Music Festival happening!

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🎪 Snook's Science in the Park

• ✨Come get weird with Flagstaff Foundry

• ⭐ Tour the United States Naval Observatory

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

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AROUND TOWN

☮ Peace Sand Ceremony: September 20th people around the world are celebrating the International Day of Peace. Here we’ll have a Peace Sand Ceremony at the opening of the Flagstaff Music Festival in Heritage Square. Come for the ceremony at noon and stay for a community sing with the Peacetime Players!

🍃 Carbon Neutrality Plan Update Open House: Join a community open house event to learn about Flagstaff’s progress toward reducing emissions and share your input to shape our city’s future. There will be three of these events. The first is this Saturday, September 20th, 10am-12:30pm, at the Murdoch Community Center.

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✨Come get weird with Flagstaff Foundry this Saturday, 7pm!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🎭 Swing State: The first of the great American post-covid plays. Two neighbors grapple with life’s hardships, and find the will to go on in the wake of tragedy. Tickets available Sept. 19-21, Theatrikos

🧪 Flagstaff Festival of Science: This inspiring 10 day festival runs September 19-28. This year’s theme is “Harvesting Knowledge”. Keynote speaker Mariah Gladstone kicks off the festival presenting on Indigenous Food Systems Science.

Each day has many events. You’ll find everything from science bedtime stories, to geocaching, science demonstrations and improv comedy.

Check Flagstaff Festival of Science Schedule for the full (huge) line-up.

Friday 9.19

🌄 Mountain Town Market at The Hive: A fun evening market with produce, breads, music and more. 4-7pm, The Hive

🐝 Adult Spelling Bee: The words might be tough or they may make you blush! Join the spelling bee to win, or just have a few laughs as others attempt to work out childhood fears. 6pm at Drinking Horn Meadery Register here.

👾✨ 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 Good Game Cafe

✨ Daniel Martin - Award-Winning Magician: Come watch one of the best magicians in the country as part of NAU Family Weekend - FREE and open to the public! Doors 7pm, Prochnow Auditorium

Saturday 9.20

🍅 East Flagstaff Community Market: You’ll find 40+ local vendors and food trucks, 8am-1pm at the Flagstaff Mall Parking Lot.

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

🎨 Summer Wildflower Painting Series - Globe Mallow: In this beginner friendly workshop you’ll create a painting inspired by a local wildflower and learn a bit about the featured flower’s symbolism and natural history. 10-12:30am, The HeArt Box

🎪 Snook's Science in the Park: Flagstaff’s Festival of Science presents this awesome family science fair! Hands on learning of prehistoric technologies, meet live raptors, solar telescope viewing, and build a wildlife crossing prototype. 10am-2pm, Wheeler Park

👨‍👧 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, Call Bookmans to RSVP: 928-774-0005

🍷 18th Annual Bare Aspen Wine and Beer Tasting: Celebrate Northern Arizona Special Olympics Athletes with live music, raffles, a silent auction, and delicious food and drink. 12-4pm, Elk’s Lodge #499

🍻 Lumberyard Okto'Beer'Fest: Join our community of Northern Arizona Breweries for beer, food, music and fun with 100% of proceeds going to High Country Humane! 12:30-6pm, Lumberyard Brewing Company, $7 or $5 if you bring a can of dog food

📗Book Signing with Alana Yazzie, Food Blogger of The Fancy Navajo: Meet Alana, author of The Modern Navajo Kitchen and Lifestyle and purchase her beautiful cookbook. 1-3pm, Barnes & Noble

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

🔭 Celestial Saturday: Gather around the fire pits for a night under the stars with cultural astronomer Dr. Danielle Adams. Learn about the constellations and hear stories about the stars. 7:30pm, Americana Motor Hotel

Sunday 9.21

 📲 Geocaching at Tynkertopia: Locate hidden treasures using geo-coordinates and your smartphone. Each cache will hold a STEAM challenge to complete. Start at Tynkertopia with a short walk to Bushmaster park. Free, register to find a start time

🥕 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

🔮 Tarot and Rune Readings: Enjoy a unique experience of insight and intrigue! Come early, spots can fill up fast. 5-8pm, Drinking Horn Meadery

Monday 9.22

👶 FIT4MOM Open House Week: If you’re a mom to a little one and you’re craving community, this week’s for you! Come to any of the fun workouts, playdates and gatherings this week for free! Sept. 22nd-26th, See site for details

⭐ Walking Tour of the United States Naval Observatory: Meet the staff and see the giant 61-inch telescope at the Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station. Multiple times, see registration link for details

⛅ Festival of Science Preschool Program - Weather Wonders: A fun, hands-on introduction to weather and renewable energy for preschoolers and their families! 10:30-11:30am, Willow Bend, Free but registration requested

🏦 Downtown Flagstaff Geology Tour: Join Willow Bend and geologist Danny Foley for a free walking tour, based on local Flagstaff author Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmark’s book. 1-2pm, Meeting location sent upon registration

✏ Sketch & Chill: Bring a sketchbook or drawing tablet and meet with other art lovers for beginner friendly drawing prompts and sketching. 6-7pm, East Flagstaff Public Library

🔵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

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MUSIC

Friday 9.19

The Station Cafe & Lounge | Karaoke Happy Hour | 6pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Roll Me Home | 6-9pm
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
The Orpheum | Paul Cauthen | 8pm
Flag Brew | Dead Night w/Ship of Fools | 8pm 
Mountain Top Taproom | Laura Joy | 8-11pm

Saturday 9.20

Heritage Square | Flagstaff Music Festival | Noon-10pm
Yucca North | Scattered Guts, Dying Tribe, Pelvic Meatloaf, Sleeping With The Witch | 7-11:30pm
Hops on Birch | V-Rae & The Crawdads | 3pm
Hops on Birch | Dead Air | 8pm
The Orpheum | Pepper | 8pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Jess Leadbetter | 8-11pm
Museum Club | Zookeepers | 8:30pm | $5
Flag Brew | Brad & Deb | 9pm

Sunday 9.21

Heritage Square | Flag 5 | 12-2pm
Flag Brew | Stan Clark & The Magic Beings | 2-5pm
Museum Club | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:45pm
Mother Road | Streetwise | 4-6pm
Yucca North | Sunday Jazz Society - house band + open jam | 7-10pm
Museum Club | Banda Patria Chica | 8:30pm | $10-50

Monday 9.22

Dark Sky Brewing | Jonathan Cady | 6-8pm
Museum Club | Open Mic | 6-9pm
High Country Motor Lodge | Fadeaway Sessions ftr Oracle Sisters | 7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm
Yucca North | Karaoke | 9pm

CONNECTIONS

Jobs and Opportunities

• The City of Flagstaff is hiring for multiple positions including Billing Specialist, Water Services Operator, and Housing Services Specialist.

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