🎻 Flagstaff Folk Festival and Adult Prom this weekend

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! Ready for the fun of sweet 16 without the drama of actually being 16? This year’s adult prom will hit all the right nostalgia notes with its Pretty in Pink theme.

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🌲 Little America closing trails

• 🏃‍➡️ A new recovery and wellness center opens

• 🎻 Flagstaff Folk Festival is this weekend

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

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June 17, 12-1:30pm at Coconino Community College (by the East Side Flagstaff Library)

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AROUND TOWN

🌲Little America has reluctantly made the decision to close off access to social trails crossing the property, due to fire concerns. General Manager Fred Reese told Arizona Daily Sun that in the past month multiple small fires were reported on Little America's property or neighboring properties, totaling about 5 acres burned. Access to the Arizona Trail will remain open.

🔥The Basin Fire Area, described and shown on the map in this order is closed from June 8th through June 16th for a prescribed burn.

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Business News

🏃‍➡️ Peak Performance Cryo and Recovery is celebrating their Grand Opening on June 14th from 12-5pm. Join them to try out free trial services, get a discount on membership, and more.

🎪 The Flagstaff Urban Flea Market season is here! Saturday, June 14th stroll through to grab lunch and seek out treasures. This eclectic market will be held on select Saturdays from June - October, 9am-2pm at City Hall.

👙🍹Americana Motor Hotel is celebrating its 63rd anniversary! Locals can enjoy the weekend-long Splash Back to ’62 Retro Pool Party by purchasing a pass at the front desk.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🌟 Rythm of Resiliency Juneteenth Celebration: The Southside Community Association invites you to events all weekend long celebrating Juneteenth. There is a Gala Friday, a Street Fair on Saturday and a Father’s Day BBQ. Find Details here.

⛏ 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 6.13

👨‍👧‍👦 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

👕 Queer/Non-binary Clothing Swap: Come find your Adult Prom gear! Bring good condition clothes and accessories to swap and trade for new-to-you duds! 5-7pm at Up & Coming Boutique

Saturday 6.14

📻 Flagstaff Hamfest and Electronics Swap Meet: A traditional hamfest, with speakers, vendors, tailgaters, hourly prize drawings, and a radio equipment raffle. 7am-2pm, Coconino High School

🌿 Yoga on the Lawn at Little America: Enjoy a refreshing outdoor yoga session on the East Lawn. $10 for non-overnight guests. Afterward, enjoy a complimentary mimosa. 8-8:40am, Little America

🧘‍♀️ 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

🥬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

🌿Flagstaff Herb Fest: This all-day celebration features workshops, hands-on activities, and guided plant walks highlighting traditional and modern uses of native plants for herbal medicine and wild foods. 9am-3pm, Willow Bend

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

🕸️ Character Kindness Club - Spidey Miles: Superhero fun! Enjoy a FREE Green Screen Photo Experience and take home the craft. 11am-12:30pm, Flagstaff Mall

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

🍷Northern Arizona Wine Festival: Come for a celebration of wine! Vendors, winemakers, and wineries from all over the world will bring their best wines for you to sample. 1-4pm, Oeno Wine Lounge Parking Lot

🚀 Summer Science Party: An afternoon of hands-on science fun for kids and their families! 2-4pm, Flagstaff Science Center - FREE with registration required

🦔 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ at Movies on the Square: Live music & activities kick off at 5pm 🎬 Movies begin at dusk. Bring chairs and blankets! Heritage Square

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

🌈Pride 25 on Birch Drag Show: Have a blast and celebrate Pride Month! 8-10pm, Hops on Birch

🩷 2025 Adult Prom- Pretty in Pink: Come creative. Come glamorous. Come formal for this night of dancing, drink specials, and saccharine elegance! 9pm, The Orpheum

Sunday 6.15

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

🚲 Spin on the Square: Kickstart your Sunday with sunshine, sweat, and tunes in the heart of Downtown! 9-9:45am, Heritage Square, Register ahead

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

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

Monday 6.16

🔵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

🎵 Connection Through Song: Join the Flagstaff Threshold Choir as they sing songs to foster compassion, loving kindness, peace, and healing. 7-8pm, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

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MUSIC

🎻 Flagstaff Folk Festival: Featuring a wide variety of folk and acoustic music with 5 stages, 2 workshop areas and a jam area. June 14 & 15, Coconino Center for the Arts

Friday 6.13

Museum Club | Bruce Goldish Fingerstyle Guitar | 5-7pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Live Music | 6-8pm
The Station Cafe & Lounge | Karaoke Happy Hour | 6pm
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
Charly’s | The Cartwrights | 7pm
Beaver St. Theatre | Interference Series - Briana Marela & 13 Improvisors | 7:30pm | $5-10
Hops on Birch | El Coyote Spins Vinyl | 7:30pm

Saturday 6.14

Hops on Birch | Jade Pratt | 2:30-4:30pm
MNA | Elden Brass Quintet | 3-4pm
Wanderlust | Jake Williams | 5-7pm
Charly’s | The Cartwrights | 7pm
Hops on Birch | The Have Nothings | 6pm

Sunday 6.15

Flag Brew | The Silver Lining Serenaders | 2-5pm
Heritage Square | Flagstaff Community Band | 12-2pm
Wanderlust | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-5:30pm
Mother Road | Eric Douglas | 4-6pm
Flag Brew | The Deores | 8pm

Monday 6.16

Museum Club | Open Mic | 6-9pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm

CONNECTIONS

Jobs and Opportunities

• Downtown Flagstaff Business Alliance has issued a call for artists.

• The City of Flagstaff is hiring an Assistant City Attorney.

Not Just a Running Program…

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You don’t need to be a runner to coach! The season begins the week of August 25, and the deadline for coach applications is August 8. Learn more and apply here. 

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