🏨 Heads Up - It's Move In Weekend

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! My entire goal for this weekend is to remember NOT to go to Sprouts/Target during NAU’s move-in madness. But if that’s where you’ll be, best of luck and much patience to you in the crowd!

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🌲 Take part in the National Parks Action Trail in Downtown

• 🎶 Enjoy the vibes at the Beyond the Pines Block Party

• 🖌 Get inspired on the Open Studio Tour

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

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BUSINESS NEWS

👚 Sage Brush Trading Co. is having their Fall Sample Sale this weekend! This three-day shopping event gives you a chance for with exclusive deals, limited-time offers, and hundreds of fall sample pieces up to 75% off retail prices. August 22-24, 9am-9pm, Sage Brush Trading Co.

🧵 1/2 Off Sale at Threaded Together this Saturday! Get crafty with half off all fabric, yarn, books, and patterns at the Threaded Together Textile Thrift Store. Aug. 23 12-5pm, Threaded Together (2710 N. Steves Blvd, #2)

*Nothing in this section is sponsored. They’re just things you might like to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

@FLAGSTAFFINSPIRES

🌲 Join Flagstaff’s role in a nationwide push to protect the wild places we love! Presented by @mountainsportsflagstaff, @brightsidebooksflag, and the National Parks Conservation Association. Begin with coffee and conversation at Bright Side, then stroll downtown taking meaningful action to protect our parks.

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*Nothing in this section is sponsored. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

☀ Hopi Arts & Cultural Festival: This two-day event highlights the incredible talent of Hopi artists, showcasing both contemporary and traditional works, vibrant dance and delicious food. Saturday Aug. 23 10am-8pm, & Sunday, Aug. 24 11am-3pm, Flagstaff Mall

🖌 27th Annual Flagstaff Open Studios: Flagstaff Open Studios is a FREE self-guided tour of over 30 member artists and their work, presented by The Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff. This self-guided studio tour spotlights a wide variety of art media and gives you a chance to meet the artists. Saturday Aug. 23, 10am-5pm & Sunday Aug. 24, 10am-4pm, Across Flagstaff - see site for guide 

🍶 Sign Up for Fall Ceramics Classes: Come learn how to work with clay and let your imagination take shape with inspiring Flagstaff ceramicist Chas Frisco. Session 1 begins Aug. 25th. Contact [email protected] for more info and to register.

Friday 8.22

👨‍👧‍👦 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

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

🎶 Beyond the Pines’ Block Party: Enjoy live music, Pizzicletta, drinks from Mother Road (and NA options), and a silent auction with proceeds going to Northern Arizona Immigration Legal Services. 6-9pm, 609 N Beaver St.

Saturday 8.23

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

🥬 Garden Ferments Workshop: Learn how to use the fermentation process to make more from your garden in this free workshop! 10-11:30am, Southside Community Garden

🦋 Plants and Pollinators: Easton Collection Center Open House: Explore the intricate relationships between plants, their pollinators, and the people who have interacted with them for generations at this free event! 10am-2pm, Museum of Northern Arizona

🐖 Farm Addiction Community Market: Support local farmers and artisans. Petting zoo, baked goods and more. 10am-3pm, C-A-L Ranch Parking Lot

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

♟ Chess Saturday: Games, Lessons, Puzzles, Exhibitions - all with an experienced coach! Come play or learn to play; the only cost is a tip jar. 10:30am-1:30pm, Mayan Winds Coffee Emporium (2144 N Fourth St)

🌸 Paper Quilling- Art Class: Come make a beautiful paper-quilled flower frame! No experience necessary, all supplies included in ticket. Age 21+, 1-3pm, Dark Sky Brewing

🌿 Summer Garden Party: The Arboretum’s big fundraising party features locally sourced food by Square Root Foods, an open bar with wine, specialty cocktails and Mother Road beer, raffle, silent auction and live music from Two Hand Union. 4-7:30pm, The Arboretum

🌈🎲 Queer Game Night: Enjoy a fun-filled evening of board games, good company, and community support. 50% of the entry cost benefits one-n-ten. 6pm-12am, Good Game Cafe

Sunday 8.24

🥕 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

🚲 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, outdoors so long as weather cooperates. Then enjoy a recovery beer for just $2, 10:30-11:30am at Dark Sky Taproom

🐶 Pacifico Yappy Hour: Pups will be at at Southside Tavern and ALL Pacifico sales go towards High Country Humane Society! 1-3pm Southside Tavern

Monday 8.25

🔵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 8.22

The Station Cafe & Lounge | Karaoke Happy Hour | 6pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Mike Goodrick | 6-8pm
Heritage Square | Andy See & His Swinging Jamboree | 6-8pm
Hops on Birch | Joey Nieto | 7:30pm
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Tyler Figueroa | 8-11pm
Firecreek Coffee Co | West thumb, Sierra Woodruff, Betsy Vee | 8-11:30pm | $10 sug. donation
Flag Brew | Dead Night featuring Not Dead Yet | 9pm
Yucca North | House Party with DJ Reflekshin | 9pm-2am
Monte V | Johnny Malo Band | 9:30pm
The Orpheum | Copper State Showcase Featuring Dub & Down w/ Scrunge | 9:30pm

Saturday 8.23

Heritage Square | Stone Company | 5-7pm
Wanderlust | Carl Jones | 5-7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Seenan, V-Rae & the Crawdads | 8-11pm
Museum Club | Aravaipa | 9pm | $5
Yucca North | Dreams Birthday - House, Techno, Dance | 9pm-2am
Monte V | Black Lemon | 9:30pm

Sunday 8.24

Heritage Square | Sun Elk | 12-2pm
Flag Brew | Bitter Hippie | 2-5pm
Wanderlust | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:30pm
Mother Road | Seenan | 4-6pm|
Morning Glory Cafe | 40th Anniversary Block Party w Summit Dub Squad | 6-8pm
Dark Sky | Acoustic Emo Night | 6-9pm
Yucca North | Sunday Jazz Society - house band + open jam | 7-10pm
Museum Club | Las Nolvidables | 9pm | $10-$50

Monday 8.25

Dark Sky Brewing | Live Music | 6-8pm
Museum Club | Open Mic | 6-9pm
Pepsi Amphitheater | Shakey Graves | 7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm
Yucca North | Karaoke | 9pm

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