⭐ It's International Dark Sky Week

Good morning, Flagstaff! International Dark Sky Week has been observed worldwide since 2003, and we’re joining the world in celebrating the beauty of the night sky in our dark sky city this week.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🔭 Dark Sky Events

• 🍕 Urban Pine delivering to a new spot

• 🍊 Sign up to be a Hullabaloo volunteer

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

Community Sparks

Celebrating Dark Skies and Science

🔭 Flagstaff is celebrating International Dark Sky Week all week long with stargazing, art and social events every day. Find full details of Dark Sky Week events here.

• Tuesday, April 22 - Owl Prowl at Thorpe Park - learn about owls from Northern Arizona Audubon Society and do some stargazing. 6:30 pm, gather at the head of Thorpe Trail near Montoya Community Center

• Wednesday, April 23 - Special beer release and stargazing, 7pm at Mother Road Brewing Co.

• Thursday, April 24 - Starlight in the Square featuring appetizers, drinks and stargazing 7-10pm at Flagstaff's Heritage Square. Tickets are now available.

🔎 And to celebrate science - there’s still time to register for the Festival of Science Scavenger Hunt taking place May 3rd. Gather a team of up to 4 people to work together for some science-y exploration and fun around Flagstaff. You’ll receive exclusive swag, refreshments at the post-event celebration, volunteer support, prizes, and, most importantly, a lot of fun!

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✨Celebrate all week by nabbing a shirt - Mountain Sports Flagstaff is featuring their exclusive Dark Skies inspired tees, designed by local artist Holiday Barnes and printed by Lucky Dog Tees. $5 from every shirt sold goes directly to the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, supporting its mission to protect our night skies and reduce light pollution.

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Around Town

🧹The Flagstaff Aquaplex will be temporarily closed from April 28 – May 3 for annual maintenance and deep cleaning.

Business News

🍕 Urban Pine now delivers to Drinking Horn Meadery: Ooh, maybe an order of cheesecake to go with you mead?

💰 Local First’s Quarterly Mixer is this Wednesday. At this “Move Your Money’ edition you can connect with fellow entrepreneurs and meet local banks and credit unions that reinvest in Arizona’s economy and support businesses like yours. April 24th, 6-8pm, 1899 Bar and Grill

Jobs & Hiring

• Coconino County Parks & Rec is hiring for multiple positions.

• High Country Humane is hiring for Front Desk.

• Coconino County Health and Human Services is hiring for multiple positions.

• Mother Road Brewing is hiring for multiple positions.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

✏ Pre-Register for Figure Drawing Classes: Join this class to learn new skills or practice ones you already developed for drawing the human form from a live nude model. Classes will be Wednesdays 5-7pm April 30th- May 28th at Up & Coming Boutique. $30 per class or $125 to preregister for all 5.

🤹‍♀️ Cirque Legacy Medieval Circus: A one-of-a-kind show that blends the magic of the Medieval Era with the wonder of the circus. Runs until May 11th INSIDE Flagstaff Mall entertainment area by JCPenney. Showtimes:

• Wednesdays and Thursdays 6pm

• Fridays 3pm and 6pm

• Saturdays 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm

• Sundays 12pm and 3pm

Tuesday 4.22

👨‍👦 Toddler Tales: Your toddler will delight in this special time for stories, songs, games and more. 10-11:30am, Downtown Library

👩‍👦🖍Crafty Corner: Kids ages 3+ can join the fun and express their creativity! 3:30-4:30pm, East Flagstaff Library

🍷📙 Emily Henry Happy Hour: Sip, mingle, and toast to the release of Emily Henry’s highly anticipated novel, Great Big Beautiful Life. 6-7pm, Oeno Wine Lounge

🐺Three Thrilling Wildlife Documentaries on Endangered Species: Join this exciting Fundraising Evening at SMR to support a new documentary, Jaguar Warrior, Jaguar Protector. Film screening and discussion with filmmakers! 6-8:30pm, Snow Mountain River, 2560 N 4th St.

👽 Flagspins Vinyl Night: DJ Quick Kay spins vinyl on Tuesday evenings at the DSB Beer Garden. Beer discounts if you bring your own vinyl! Every Tuesday, 6-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🌠Astronomy on Tap: Join these monthly talks to hear from astronomers while you enjoy a beer. This month’s presentation in on the Dragonfly Mission to Titan in 2028. 6:30-8:30pm at Mother Road Brewing

🧘‍♀️ Meditation Class: Living With Purpose meditation classes are beginner-friendly every Tuesday, and you can join at any point in the series. 6:30-7:45pm at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation

📝🍺 Poet Brews - Open Mic for Writers: Read anything you want up to ten minutes... fiction, poetry, nonfiction - give it a try! 7 PM, 21+, Flagstaff Brewing Co.

👙 Bras 4 a Cause The Fashion Show: Benefit event to help raise money for Cancer Support Community Arizona. Fashion show event with live music. $15 per ticket. 50% of funds donated! 7-10pm, The Hive

😂 Comedy Open Mic: Come ready to laugh! 8:30pm at Hops on Birch

Wednesday 4.23

👩‍👧 📚 Preschool Express: Get together for fun surprises, stories, songs, and games! 10-10:30am at Downtown Library

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

🎥👩‍🎨 Women Who Mix Art With Politics: Join this evening of courage, creativity and change for an exclusive screening of John de Graaf's powerful documentary "From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful" followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker himself, along with an art exhibition and a thought-provoking panel discussion. 6-8pm at Theatrikos

🧠 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

🥖 Lathe 101 Class: Learn the basic fundamentals of operating our lathe, as you turn an elegant candle holder from Cherry wood. 6-9pm, Coco-op Makerspace

🎭 Grand Opening of Beaver Street Theatre: Join FlagShakes to celebrate the opening of their new space on Shakespeare’s birthday! There will be theatrical performances and music. 6:30pm Beaver Street Theatre

🎤 Poetry Slam: Flagslam hosts this vibrant community poetry gathering each Wednesday. They want to hear your voice! Sign up by 6pm if you want to perform! 6:30pm Firecreek Coffee

📷 An Evening with Jake Bacon: Celebrate Daily Sun photographer Jake Bacon's award-winning career, and hear the stories behind his favorite photos. 7pm, The Orpheum

🍺 Brews Trivia: Form your trivia dream team and join for prizes, drink specials and a chance to win the monthly raffle. 7-10pm at Brews & Cues

Thursday 4.24

👨‍👦 Preschool Express: Get together for stories, songs, and games. 10-10:30am at Downtown Library

🎮 Game Day for Kids 8 to 17: Swing by the community room to play video games and table top games! 3-4:30pm at East Flagstaff Library

👗Ladies’ Clothing Swap: Refresh your closet and enjoy wine, charcuterie, and community! $10 with things to swap, or $25 just show up. 5-7pm Up & Coming (upstairs in Aspen Artist Lofts)

👂 Free Training on Acudetox Ear Seeds: Stuck Community Acupuncture will teach you how to place ear seeds which help with stress, anxiety, depression, etc. 6:30-7:30pm East Flagstaff Library RSVP at this link.

🙋‍♂️ Hops Trivia Night: Thursdays are for Trivia at Hops. 7pm at Hops on Birch

❓TAPP’D Trivia Night: Join ‘Nice Mike’ for surprise categories each week. Free to play! 21+ Thursdays 7-9pm at Dark Sky Beer Garden

💃🕺Thursday Night Swing: FREE beginner swing dance lessons every Thursday. After the lesson, stick around for a swingin’ social dance. No partner needed! Lesson: 7-8pm Social: 8-10 pm, Museum Club

✨ Wish Upon a Wig: A FLAUNT Fairy Tale: Embark on a magical, whimsical journey through a wonderland of Drag! Show is eighteen plus for adult themes. 9pm, The Orpheum

MUSIC

Tuesday 4.22

Kitt Recital Hall | NAU Jazz Big Band Concert | 7:30-9:30pm | $15 adults, $10 students
Yucca North | Open Mic | sign ups 3pm, starts 8pm
Museum Club | Karaoke Night | 9-11:30pm

Wednesday 4.23

Flagstaff Mall | Blue Grass Jam | 12-1pm
Hops on Birch | Open Mic | 6-10pm
Charly’s | Blue Night w/Dennis Herrera & Chicago Bob | 7-9:30pm
Ardrey Auditorium | NAU Symphonic Band Presents Rhapsody in Blue | 7:30-9:30pm
Cornish Pasty | Jazz Jam | 8-10pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke & Service Industry Night | 9:30pm

Thursday 4.24

Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - GreenLaw | 7-9pm
Charly's | Wild Irish Fiddle with Kate Rose| 7-9:30pm
Yucca North | Bryan Martin | 8pm | Tickets

Connections

🌻 Hullabaloo is looking for volunteers! The 16th Annual Hullabaloo will be June 7th & 8th in Wheeler Park. Volunteer for a few hours and you can can not only help make an awesome community event, but also get free entry to the festival!

🎪 They are also still taking Vendor Applications (except food vendors) through May 10th.

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