🐣Spring Holiday Activities and a Film Festival for the Wolves

Good morning, Flagstaff! Easter events have hopped into the playing field, but there is still some Irish jig left in March.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🐺 Wild & Scenic Film Festival

• 🐰 Easter Bunny Photos, Eggstravaganza

• 🍀Irish Céilí Dance and Music

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

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AROUND TOWN

🚨There will be a county emergency management system test March 30 at noon as part of ongoing disaster-preparedness operations. Sign up for free emergency notifications here.

🎶💞 There will be a Celebration of Life for Tony Norris on March 29th 2-5pm at the Orpheum. Tony was a beloved Flagstaff entertainer, cowboy poet, storyteller, singer, and guitarist. He was a co-founder of Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music and founder of Northern Arizona Storytelling. A side-court jam space will be available during the event for friends and musicians to gather, play, and share music.

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Discover the rich history and symbolism behind Ukrainian eggs while learning step-by-step techniques to create your own the morning of March 28th. Take home beautiful creations that celebrate this cherished art form to have on display for Easter. Register at the Coco-Op.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🎶🍬Hansel and Gretel Opera: The beloved fairy tale is brought to life with beautiful music, familiar melodies and singable tunes. Full-length show March 27th & 28th at 7:30pm, free hour-long children’s matinee March 28th at 2pm, Ardrey Auditorium at NAU

🎭📚Seussical Jr. Play: Theatrikos presents this whimsical musical that brings together Dr. Seuss characters. Horton the Elephant discovers the microscopic world of Who-ville on a speck of dust. Last performances this weekend, March 27th-29th, Coconino High School

🖤✍🏾 To Be Young Gifted and Black Play: Lorraine Hansberry, playwright of A Raisin in the Sun, changed the landscape of American theater. To Be Young, Gifted and Black gathers her words, letters, and memories into a powerful mosaic of one woman’s journey toward truth, art, and justice. Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival collaborating with Black Theatre Troupe March 27th-29th, Beaver Street Theatre

🐰📸Easter Bunny Photo Fun: Bring the whole family down for free photos with the Easter Bunny. March 28th-29th, April 3rd-4th, 12-6pm, Flagstaff Mall outside JC Penny

♻️🖼️Flagstaff Recycled Art Exhibition: Local artists and students have created an inspiring exhibition featuring art created with recycled materials. View the pieces and cast your vote for People’s Choice through April 12th during open hours at Market of Dreams.

Friday 3.27

🧶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

🔥 Free Slider Friday: Every Friday Chef Nick is slinging free sliders on the patio at Uptown! Stop by for good conversation and yummy sliders while supplies last. 5pm, Uptown Pubhouse

👾✨ Open Table Game Night: Whether you're flying solo or just want to meet new players, Open Table Night is the perfect spot to find your game squad! 6:30pm Good Game Cafe

〰 Ritual Reset Sound Meditation: This immersive experience brings together multiple players to create layers of sound that invite stillness, release, and reset. 7:15-9pm, Northern Arizona Yoga Center

Saturday 3.28

💪 Free Community Strength Training Class: Evolve is offering this class on Saturdays to build community and help people know they’re not alone. Donations welcome but not required. 8am, Evolve Flagstaff

🌱 Starting Seed Workshop: Master gardener Tina Gustafon will teach you all you need to know about starting garden seeds at high elevation in this free adult workshop. Registration required. 10am-12pm, Willow Bend

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

🥚🐇Easter Eggstravaganza: The 9th Annual Eggstravaganza will be a fun-filled morning with 5,000+ eggs, treats, games, and festive activities for all ages—including face painting and puppy cuddles. 11am-1pm, Thorpe Park

🐺 Wild & Scenic Film Festival: This benefit for Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project will screen two hours of exiting nature films including the award-winning “Bears in Hot Tubs,” directed by Claire Musser, GCWRP’s executive director. Plus live music, raffle, silent auction, snacks, and beer & wine. 6-10pm, Museum of Northern Arizona

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

Sunday 3.29

🌄 Flagstaff Mountain Town Market at City Hall: Come out for this early season community market and get local produce, bread, treats, and more! 9am-1pm, City Hall Parking Lot

🧘‍♀️🍺 Pints and Poses Yoga: Start off your Sunday with this drop-in Yoga class, then enjoy a recovery beer for just $2, 10:30-11:30am, Dark Sky Taproom

🐝🕯️Beeswax Candle Workshop: Celebrate the Spring Equinox with a candle-making experience. Learn to craft and decorate your very own 100% pure Flagstaff beeswax candles. All ages. 1-4pm, Historic Brewing Company

⛰️📗Music on the Mountain Book Signing: Local Flagstaff author and musician Mike Curtis, and photographer Howie Hearn, will be signing their new book, Music on the Mountain, chronicling Flagstaff and NAU in the 1970s. 3-6pm, Pay N’Take

🍀🎻Irish Céilí Dance: Celebrate St. Patrick’s month with a lively evening of Irish music and dance led by fiddle and guitar duo Wild World Fiddle! Learn and listen to jigs, reels, hornpipes, and other playful group dances. 5-7pm, TynkerSpace, 1515 E Cedar Ave.

🔮 Tarot and Rune Readings: Enjoy a unique experience of insight and intrigue! Come early, spots can fill up fast. 5-8pm, Drinking Horn Meadery

Monday 3.30

🔵Bingo Night at Dark Sky: Join the Bingo cult! Inside versus outside rivalry. $5 entry fee goes directly to the non-profit of the month. 21+ Regular Bingo 5:45-8pm, Bonus Bingo 8-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🙋‍♀️ Trivia Night at BBBB: Get your weekly fill of brain teasers to test your knowledge at Trivia Night. Prizes for top 3 teams. 7-9 pm, Brown Bag Burger + Bar

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MUSIC

If you’re a musician or know of musicians with upcoming shows in Flag, send me the info so I can share here! (email [email protected] or Instagram DM @flagstaffinspires)

Friday 3.27

Campus Coffee Bean | Open Mic | 6-8pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Fire on the River | 6-8pm
The Hive | HR of Bad Brains | 7pm
Awa Kava | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign-ups 7
Mountain Top Taproom | Goddamn Ranch Hand | 8-11pm
Orpheum | Stella Standingbear | 8pm

Saturday 3.28

Hops on Birch | Fireside Folk | 7pm
Orpheum | Chancey Williams | 8pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Cameron Jameson, Fire on the River | 8-11pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke | 9:30pm
Monte Vista Lounge | Bitter Hippie | 9:30pm

Sunday 3.29

Flag Brew | Rapture in Blue | 2-5pm
The Hive | Annelida, NRWHL, Vladislava | 7pm

Monday 3.30

Dark Sky Brewing | Aaron White | 6-8pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm
Yucca North | Karaoke | 9pm

Connections

Jobs, volunteering, musician and artist opportunities

• Northern Arizona Healthcare is hiring a Clinical Dietician, and Occupational and Physical Therapists.

• The Arboretum is looking for a seasonal garden assistant starting April 13th.

• Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum is looking for volunteers to assist during their stop in Flagstaff on April 6th. The application is here.

• Special Olympics is looking for volunteers to help with its track competition at Coconino High School April 7th, including photographers and medical staff.

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