Good morning, Flagstaff! It’s National Fajita Day, Bad Poetry Day, Pinot Noir Day and Never Give Up Day! So eat a fajita paired with wine and don’t you dare give up on that bad poetry!

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

At Peak Performance Cryo & Recovery we’re proud to bring a new approach to wellness and recovery to Flagstaff. We believe recovery is about more than rest. It’s about helping you stay active, feel your best, and keep doing the things you love.

Whether you’re an athlete, weekend adventurer, recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or simply focused on living a healthier, longer life, we’re here to help.

Our science-backed services include cryotherapy, cold plunge, infrared sauna, red light therapy, compression, PEMF, and performance testing, all delivered in a private, welcoming environment.

Come see what Peak Performance Cryo & Recovery is all about. We’d love to meet you, show you around, and help you take the next step toward better recovery and better health.

🌄 FLAG INSPIRES AUG PROMO: Bring a Friend FREE! Purchase any full-price recovery session and bring a first-time guest to enjoy the same treatment at no additional cost.

💸 Flagstaff Sustainability Grants are open now through September 30th. Earn up to $7,500 for community-centered sustainability projects in Energy, Community Health & Climate Resilience, Food, Transportation, and Waste.

Have questions or want to run an idea by the grant committee? Join the grant info session at the Downtown Library or via Zoom Aug 20th 5:30-6:30pm.

🍕 Park Drive Pizza is coming downtown to Heritage Square! One thing Flag definitely does not have a shortage of good pizza. This local team was already active on the east side of town, delivering their wood-fired pies to Harrington’s Tap House and beyond. If you’re looking to join forces, send a resume to [email protected].

🍎 Salsa Brava, Fat Olives, and Fat Bagels is launching a Teacher of the Month program, offering a monthly chance for any Flagstaff teacher to win $500! Teachers just fill out a quick form to be entered into the raffle all year long. Mid-month, names are randomly selected. Let your teacher friends know!

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✍🏼🌍Arts of Living on a Damaged Planet Class: Flagstaff Communiversity offers programs that support community. This class, led by Dr. Kim Curtis, is a reading-action program. Students will read sci-fi book Staying With the Trouble by Donna Haraway. The class starts Aug 25th and goes through Oct 6th. Check out the other classes and learn more at flagstaffcollege.education.

🌱 Get Early Bird Tickets for the Healthy Home and Garden Party: Join this catered party for an afternoon of home and garden tips plus hands-on workshop with culinary herbs and a planter you get to take home and handcrafted goods for sale Sep 12th at Warner’s. Early Tix price good through August.

🎭🎸Theatrikos’ new musical, Once, plays Thursdays - Sundays through Sept. 6th. In this multi-award winning show an Irish busker and a Czech immigrant meet in Dublin and instantly find connection through their shared love of music.

🧘🏼Meditation Sit N’ Social: An informal gatherings led by a Flagstaff Insight Mediation. Bring a chair or cushion for a timed meditation. Then, enjoy social time with snacks or tea. 10am, Jim Cullen Park

👵🏼💗Finding Meaning and Hope on your Caregiving Journey: NAZADA’s Janet Richards will help caregivers grapple with the complexities of caring for someone with dementia in this virtual event. Free but required registration here. 1pm, Zoom

🍼 Boobs & Brews: Have a beer and support local families at the same time. During the event, $2 from every AZ 250 Lager purchase will be donated directly to High Country Lactation Care. 4-7pm, Mother Road

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

🤠 Line Dance Lessons: Free Line Dance lessons and social dancing with Zoo Crew Dance - Intermediate and Advanced 6-7pm, Social 7-10pm, Mary’s Cafe

🪓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

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

✈️🚢10th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo: Watch live travel presentations, savor hors d’oeuvres, unwind with a cash bar, and get exclusive specials at this free expo. Free drink for first 150 registrations! 4:30-8pm, Doubletree Hilton

👨🏽‍👩🏽‍👧🏼‍👦🏾 Caregiver Family Kick-Off Party: Join Care 4 the Caregivers for an evening of fun, food, and community. This free event is designed for families raising children with disabilities. Register here. 5:30pm, Foxglenn Park

📝 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

🚣🏼‍♀️📘Author + River Celebration: Southwest authors Heather Hansman and Melissa Sevigny will have a book reading, signing and Q+A where you can learn all about river advocates. $5 entry goes to local nonprofits. 6-8pm, Lumberyard Brewing

🍺🌳Ales with the Arb Series: Grab a pint and connect with local scientists in this free ecological ed series. This month, Greg with USGS will discuss using remote sensing to study active volcanoes. 6-8pm, Mother Road Brewery

🧠 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

🃏 Game Night at FLG Terroir: Come with friends or meet someone new over a glass of wine and a rotating mix of classic games. 7-11pm, FLG Terroir Wine Bar & Bistro

✏️Figure Drawing Classes: Learn to draw the human form from a live model! For beginner to advanced art enthusiasts, 18+ only. Thursdays 5-7pm Aug. 13 - Sept. 24, Space is limited, pre-register here.

🍷Wine Tasting: Wine tasting with a dedicated pizza special. This months theme is chilled reds. 5-7pm, Sosta

🤯 Alpine Trivia: Grab your crew, test your knowledge, and compete for bragging rights (and prizes!) with weekly trivia hosted by Liz. Food and drink specials. 6-8pm, Alpine Pizza

🍦💃 Fro' Yo' Show! And Bingo! Back to School: Join for an evening of Bingo, song, dance, drag, and delicious treats! All ages. 6-8pm, Yogaert

😈 Blood on the Clocktower Game Night: Join for a thrilling night of mystery, deception, and strategy. 6pm, Good Game Cafe

🤠 Country Swing Lessons: Free dance lessons and social dancing with Zoo Crew Dance - All Levels 6-7pm, Social 7-10pm, Mary’s Cafe

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

Thursday August 27th 5:30-6:30pm at Chocolita

Share in the magic of cacao and plant seeds of intention to water with the full moon. Connect with new friends, set intentions, and share cacao at the Downtown Chocolita location.

Get 11% off all Chocolita brand chocolate purchases when you attend the Cacao Ceremony. Limited to 11 people.

✨ Register early to secure your spot! ✨

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-9pm
Drinking Horn | Open Mic | Sign up 6pm, Show 6:30

Wheeler Park | FFTM Bluegrass Jam | 11am-1pm
Heritage Square | Stratus the Fire | 4:30-6pm
Charly’s | Blues Night - Big Daddy D Porras | 7-9:30pm | $5
Coconino Center for the Arts | Max Gomez & Howe Gelb w/ Slant Can | 7:30pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke | 9:30pm

Heritage Square | Fire on the River | 5-7pm
Charly’s | Open Mic | 6pm
Drinking Horn | JigzUp Celtic | 7pm
Charly’s | Irish Night | 7-9:30pm

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