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🍀 It's Celtic Week
Roads and underpass open, Tosho-Con celebrates Japanese culture, and musical comedy opening at Theatrikos
Alissa Zorn
July 15, 2025
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Good morning, Flagstaff! Is that bagpipes you hear? Why yes, it’s Celtic Week in Flag!
Today in Flagstaff Inspires:
🚗 Roads and underpass open at Beulah/University
🌸 Tosho-Con celebrates Japanese culture
🌟 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens
Let’s go!
— Alissa Zorn
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AROUND TOWN
🚗 Beulah/University Realignment Project is substantially complete - The City of Flagstaff announced that the roads and pedestrian underpass will open to the public by the end of day July 15th.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
🍀Celtic Week: Join in any or all of these events for music, games, heritage and friendship!
Wed, July 16 - Bagpipes in Wheeler Park then Parade to a Céilidh at Uptown Pubhouse, 6pm
Thurs, July 17 - Bagpipe concert at Riordan Mansion, 7pm, free
Sat & Sun, July 19–20 - Arizona Highland Celtic Festival Ft. Tuthill
🐾 Register for Rattlesnake Aversion Training: This is a great resource for dogs who spend time outside or on the trails. July 19th at Moran’s Professional Pet Care & Training, with times between 5-7pm.
🎒 Register for Gear Repair Workshop: Don't pitch it, fix it yourself! Bring in your packs, jackets, or other gear in need of a little love and learn how to make patches, fix zippers and do other small repairs. Saturday July 26, 1-2:30pm, Threaded Together
Tuesday 7.15
🧒 Kids Squared: Weekly series with fun hands-on activities for kids ages 4–9, with big and little siblings always welcome! 10-11am, Heritage Square
🐾 Crafty Corner at Bushmaster: Bring your nature kids out to make animal tracks with water blasters! Ages 3+. 10-11am, Community Ramada at Bushmaster Park
👨👦 Toddler Tales: Your toddler will delight in this special time for stories, songs, games and more. 10:30-11am, Downtown Library
🚵 Bike Drive Train Basics Workshop: Learn how to service your drive train yourself. 6:15-7:30pm, Absolute Bikes - Registration Required
🧘♀️ Meditation Class: Beginner-friendly every Tuesday. 6:30-7:45pm at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation
📝🍺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 7.16
🌿 Wednesday Weed Pulls: Protect the natural beauty of Picture Canyon by joining invasive weed removal and reseeding efforts. 7-10am, Picture Canyon
🎈 Bookmans Summer Free Kid’s Events: Have fun each week with exciting learning experiences, games, and much more! This week - Balloon Show. 1-2pm, Bookmans
🌄 Flagstaff Mountain Town Market Downtown: Come for local produce, treats, pop-up shops from downtown businesses, and more! 3pm-dusk, Heritage Square
🌸 Tosho-con: Tosho-Con celebrates Japanese culture through the expression of art, anime, martial arts, and stories. There will be crafts, games, martial arts demonstrations, and more! 4-6pm, East Flagstaff Library
🎶 Summer Concerts in the Park Every Wed.(weather permitting) enjoy free, family-friendly, live music in a local park. Bring a picnic! 5:30-7:30pm, This week: Raymond County Park (3305 Kachina Trail) Nolan McKelvey
🌺 Summer Luau on Ice: Don your best tropical duds and cool off at this island-themed ice skating party to celebrate Parks & Recreation month! 5:30-8pm, Jay Lively Activity Center
🌳🍺 Ales with the Arb: Enjoy a pint while learning about the latest research in the ecological sciences! This month's speakers: Matt Jenkins and Bianca Gonzales, talking about bluebirds and beavers.. 6-8pm at Mother Road Brewing
🟠 Bingo Night at The Station: Free to play, 6-8pm
🧠 Mead Hall Trivia Night: Challenging questions and prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Teams of up to 5. 6-8:30pm, Drinking Horn Meadery
🐛Hart Prairie Preserve Bug Night: Join this special educational event to learn from NAU entomologists and then participate in live trapping using blacklights and nets. 6-9pm, Hart Prairie, Free - registration required, limited spaces
🎧 Open Decks Workshop & Jam Time: Come learn how to DJ and then get down to the jams. Every Wednesday, 6:30-9pm ROHCT
🕺 Dancing on the Square: Bring your dancing shoes for a free lesson followed by a social dance! Lesson: 7-8pm, Social Dance: 8-10pm, Heritage Square
Thursday 7.17
🖼 Maker’s Lab: Kids ages 3+ can join to create and make things! 1:30-2:30pm, Downtown Library
🙋♂️ Trivia Night at Hops on Birch: 7pm every Thursday
❓ TAPP’D Trivia Night: Join ‘Nice Mike’ for surprise categories each week. Free to play! 21+ Thursdays 7-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden
☕ Community Cacao Sip Circle: This is an informal way to gather in community to share in the magic of cacao and connect with new friends. Space is limited, RSVP 7-8:30pm, Chocolita
🌟 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
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MUSIC
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Tuesday 7.15
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-9pm
Yucca North | Open Mic | sign ups 3pm, starts 8pm
Museum Club | Karaoke Night | 9-11:30pm
Wednesday 7.16
Flagstaff Mall | Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music Bluegrass Jam | 12-1pm
Hops on Birch | Open Mic | 6-10pm
Flag Brew | Chad & Sierra Woodruff | 7pm
Charly’s | Blues Night - Renee Rice & Les Paul Roque | 7-9:30pm | $5
Yucca North | Voodoo Glow Skulls | 8pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke & Service Industry Night | 9:30pm
Thursday 7.17
Heritage Square | Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music | 5-7pm
Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - GreenLaw | 7-9pm
Charly's | Wild Irish Fiddle with Kate Rose | 7-9:30pm
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