Good morning, Flagstaff! There’s lots going on in Flagstaff between now and Fourth of July.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

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— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

Southwest Flow Festival - Make friends. Make art. Level up.

💫 Southwest Flow Festival is a relaxed, family-friendly weekend celebrating flow arts: movement-based creative practices like dance, hooping, poi, staff, juggling, fans, and other ways of moving, playing, and expressing yourself.

Join us just outside Flagstaff at Gateway Ranch for workshops, skill sharing, music, camping, fire circles, stargazing, performances, and community.

Come move your body, learn something new, make friends, dance, play, camp under the stars, and reconnect with your creative side. Whether you come with friends, bring your family, or show up solo, SWFF is a welcoming space to meet good people, try new things, and leave feeling better than when you arrived.

🔥The Pocket Wildfire, reported June 19th, remains 0% contained as of Monday afternoon, with SR 89A closed in both directions between Sedona and Forest Highlands. However, residents of Oak Creek canyon got welcome news that they may return home when evacuation status changes from GO to SET beginning 8am Tuesday. Proof of residency is required and the area remains closed to public use. You can check your location’s evacuation status with Coconino County’s Interactive Evacuation Zone Map.

🚒There will be a virtual public meeting on the Greater Flagstaff Region Community Wildfire Protection Plan on June 25th from 6-7pm to introduce the new plan, answer questions and get input.

🥐🍸Atria chef Rochelle Daniel is opening two new restaurants in downtown Flagstaff this summer! Pompette — a modern Parisian Bakery and Bistro with a grab-and-go breakfast, and Little Rich Girl — a Cocktail Bar and Lounge offering late-night snacks. They will open at the corner of Leroux Street next to Atria.

☮️ Peace Outfitters is closing its doors after 53 years in downtown Flagstaff. Rewards will expire June 29th, and the doors will shut sometime in fall. The owners said they are sad to close but feel fortunate and thankful to their loyal customers through the years.

💙 Sign-up for a hands-on indigo dyeing workshop on July 11th. E-mail Christina Sergeant at [email protected] to register.

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🎭 Local author and playwright Ann Cummins is teaching an “Introduction to the Ten-Minute Play” Workshop on June 27th at Cultural Connection. The beginners’ seminar is in preparation for the Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase in fall.

🦅 Kids Squared — Where’s Waldo Kickoff: Enjoy games and activities with American Legacy Academy, plus the Where's Waldo Kick-Off with Bright Side Bookshop. Designed for kids ages 4–9, with big and little siblings welcome to join the fun! 10-11am, Heritage Square

🎲Board Game Night: Modern and classic games available, free to play. Drinks and snacks by donation. 5-9pm, The Ice House

📘🗣️What Are You Reading? Book Club Come ready to talk about what you've been reading lately—whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, or anything in between—and leave with a fresh list of titles. Complimentary wine, snacks and books. 6-7pm, Bright Side Bookshop

🏆 Trivia at Harrington’s: Use your wits and obscure pop culture knowledge to battle for beer and glory! Prizes for the winning team. 6pm, Harrington’s Taphouse'

🎶 West African Dance Class: Live drumming and experienced teachers! Classes are open to people of all ages and experience levels. 6:45-8pm, Jazzercise

🪓Axe-Throwing Social: Throw axes, knives, and ninja stars with this new weekly Throwing Social. Friendly competitive — keeping score, but more about the fun! 6-7:30pm, FlagTagAZ

🧘‍♂️TranceSENDent Breathwork: Joseph will guide all-experience levels through rhythmic circular breathing, somatic awareness, and guided visualization. 6-7:30pm, Moonshot

📝🍺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.

🀄Mahjong Open Play: An afternoon of American Mahjong for those who know how to play and are looking to practice, connect, and enjoy the rhythm of the game in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Materials provided. RSVP required. 10am-12:30pm, Steep

🔍STEAM Fun: Tynkertopia brings science fun for the family at this week’s free Summer Kids Series. Engaging, educational and fun! 1pm, Bookmans

🌄 Farmers Market Downtown: Come for local produce, treats, pop-up shops from downtown businesses, and more! 3pm-dusk, Heritage Square

🎶Concerts in the Park — Big Daddy D and the Dynamites: Enjoy free, family friendly, live music from local musicians. Plus the PALS bookmobile, hot dog and ice cream vendors. 5:30-7:30pm, Raymond County Park

🌱 Invasive Plant Workshop: Learn about invasive weeds, then, option to walk to Rio de Flag and identify and remove invasive weeds on the ground. 5:30-7:30pm Foxglenn

🎤Women’s Song Circle: Join Sisters in Song’ ancestral and wild song circle to share songs from the heart. Soft acoustic instruments, shakers and dancing welcome. Light snacks provided. Donations suggested. 5:30-7:30pm, Happening Here Yoga

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

🧵 Create & Connect Night: Weekly open studio with access to sewing machines! Bring a project or craft of your choice, make new friends & get a bit of help from staff if you need it! Donation/PWYW. 5:30-7:30pm, Threaded Together

🧠 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

👏 Flagstaff Team Trivia: Join Karly and Kevin for their long-running pub-quiz every 2nd and 4th Wednesday! Get there early for a good seat. 7pm game, sign-ups start at 6:30, Flagstaff Brewing Co

🕺 Dancing on the Square: Dance all summer long with a free lesson in a new style every week, followed by a social dance. Wednesdays until Memorial Day! Lesson: 7-8pm, Social Dance: 8-10pm, Heritage Square

🛻Great Race Evening Stop: Welcome over 140 classic cars and trucks into town as they take part in an amazing 9-day Route 66 adventure from Springfield, IL to Pasadena, CA. 5-7pm, Aspen Avenue

✏️Figure Drawing Classes: Learn to draw the human form from a live model! For beginner to advanced art enthusiasts, 18+ only. Thursdays 5-7pm May 14 - June 25th, Space is limited, pre-register here.

🎨Paint Night at BBBB: Every Thursday is paint night and $4 drink specials. You buy their canvas, they provide paint and brushes. Plus, option to enter canvas into auction with earnings for you and a charity. 6:30-9:30pm, Brown Bag Burger

🤓 Smarty Pints Trivia: Are you a smarty pants? Prove it at Smarty Pints Trivia, every Thursday, 7-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

💃 Swing Dance Class: Dance the night away Thursday nights with Flagstaff Rhythm and Roots. Beginner, intermediate and social dances from 7-10pm, Firecreek Coffee

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-8pm

Wheeler Park | FFTM Bluegrass Jam | 11am-1pm
Charly’s | Blues Night | 7-9:30pm | $5
Orpheum | Lucinda Williams | 8pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke | 9:30pm

Heritage Square | Emerging Artist Thursday | 5-7pm
Drinking Horn | JigzUp Celtic | 7pm
Gopher Hole | Open Mic | 7pm, sign-ups 6

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