Good morning, Flagstaff! Each year the Viola Awards honor the incredible artists, educators, and organizations that make our arts scene shine.⁠ They’re taking place this Saturday and you can still get tickets at the door.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

Let’s go!

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🥾🎒 Adventurist, filmmaker and influencer Nic “Darwin” Rakestraw of Darwin on the Trail has opened an in-person version of his outdoor gear shop, Evolved Supply Co. Located at 9 N. Leroux Street, it is open Monday through Saturday, 10am-6pm. You can find hiking backpacks, apparel, cookware and more.

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👩🏽‍🦰 Women’s History Art Exhibit: Catch the free Resilience Revisited exhibit at Culture Connection through May 1st. The exhibit asks us to see ourselves in the mirror of time and to consider how women continue to shape Flagstaff through leadership, creativity, and care.

🧶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

💧🖼️ Re-Source Opening Night: Exhibition featuring recycled and locally sourced materials. Opening reception and fundraiser includes presentations by exhibition artists, raffle prizes, and refreshments. Begins at HeArt Box Gallery at 6pm, moves to Mountain Sports at 7:30p.m.

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

🚵🏼🥾Celebrate Trails Day: For National Trails Day, local outdoor groups are hosting a day full of group bike rides, walks, and adaptive bike & equipment demos. 9am-1pm, Buffalo Park

🐐🍯 Farm Addiction Market: This market includes food, makers, growers, healers, artists, and families all in one place. Kids can enjoy pets, face painting, balloon animals, arts and crafts. 11am-2pm, Outside CAL Ranch

🍺❌ Alcohol Awareness Event: April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Learn how to talk to your children about alcohol use while building a resilient relationship at this educational event. Info for parents and activities for kids 10+. 11:30am-1pm, Downtown Library

👩🏼‍🎤🛼Drag Brunch: Do you like drag queens? Do you like roller derby? Come for an afternoon of fierce drag makeovers to benefit High Altitude derby. Hosted by Amanda Freak. 21+ 12pm, Mother Road Brewery

🤖🎉 STEM Celebration: Celebrate Flagstaff as America’s First STEM Community. Expect hands-on science activities, live robotics and competitions, dozens of vendors, family-friendly fun, food trucks and raffles. Free. 1-4pm, Ft. Tuthill

🎈🍩Kids Spring Fair: There will be fun, food and games at this free kids’ fair. 4-6pm, Sunnyside Baptist Church

🌈🎲 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

💐🏆 18th Annual Viola Awards: The Viola Awards recognize artists, educators, organizations & leaders who make positive contributions in the community. This year’s theme is Homecoming: Look How Far We’ve Come. Dress to impress. 6pm, Orpheum

🌄 Flagstaff Mountain Town Market: This community market features local produce, bread, flowers, treats and more - plus it’s known for live music, face painting and creative fun! 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

🍻🪴Sip & Sow: Sip, sow, and get your hands a little dirty while you create and decorate your own starter plants. Included is all materials plus a spring beer flight of 3 beers. 1-4pm, Historic Brewing

🧘🏼‍♀️Yoga for Recovery: A short reading, optional group sharing and a mindful yoga practice designed to support nervous system regulation, release tension, and reconnect you with breath and body. No experience needed. Free. 1-2:15pm, Happening Here

🦁👲🏼Lion Dance Live Performance: The Sacred Mountain Lion Dance Team will perform a traditional Chinese Lion Dance and do a kung-fu demonstration set to taiko drumming! They will also teach about cultural aspects. 2-3pm, East Library

👕🪄T-Shirt Upcycling Workshop: Bring a garment you'd like to transform with cropping, weaving and fringing! Learn some tips and tricks, and get expert help to make your old clothes new again! 2-4pm, Up & Coming Boutique

🌏 Environmental Meet-up: Meet like-minded people, learn how to influence local policy and inspire others. This month, the City’s Sustainability Planner will present on the City’s energy code and would like feedback. Free pizza! 4-6pm, The Hive

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

🔵Bingo Night at Dark Sky: Join the Bingo cult! $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

Flagstaff Inspires is always free thanks to the support of business sponsors and the kind donations of our community.

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Sea & Rain | 6-8pm
The Hive | Tengo Suerte | 6:30pm
Awa Kava | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign-ups 7
Flag Brew | Flagship of Fools | 9pm
Charly’s | Chuck Hall | 7-9:30pm

Woody Mountain Campground | Holly Kirsten | 4-7pm
Charly’s | Paul Garns | 7-10pm
Hops on Birch | Cat Mountain | 7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Cattywampus | 8-11pm

Heritage Square | NAU Percussion Ensemble | 12-1pm
Flag Brew | The Yoties | 2-5pm
Wanderlust Brewing | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-5:30pm

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

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