Good morning, Flagstaff! Anyone else feeling antsy to get to the end of the school year? With two teens in the house, we're pushing through these last few weeks- ready for slower mornings!

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

☀️ The FUSD Camp IWANNAGO is full and at waitlisting status. However, other programs around town still have openings.

Car-Free First Friday was a great success! Our friend Dapper Dre put a ton of work into making this happen in an effort to show one way we can make a more walkable, bikeable city. The closed street gave First Friday a relaxed, community vibe and made this regular Flagstaff event feel refreshed and new.

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🚧 Sawmill Rd. will be closed for repairs from 8pm-6am the nights of Tuesday 5/6 and Wednesday 5/7 this week.

🎓 Reminder! This weekend is NAU Graduation weekend. Commencement ceremonies will take place May 9th & 10th. Town may be busy!

🙌 Collab Culture Women’s Networking Event: On Wednesday May 7th Americana Motor Hotel will host this fun and relaxed evening designed for Flagstaff’s incredible community of female entrepreneurs and professionals. 4:30-6:30pm, ticket required.

💫 Register for Beginner-Friendly Aerial Classes: Learn something exciting and make new friends. Classes begin the week of May 11th, Momentum Aerial.

🤹‍♀️ 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:

👨‍👦 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

🏀 “Sweetwater” Film Screening & Discussion: Northern AZ Film Society presents this inspiring true story of the NBA's first Black basketball player. 6-9pm, Theatrikos

🚲 Bike Workshop - Tubeless Set-up: Learn to set up wheels as tubeless for your bike. 6:15pm, Absolute Bikes, Registration Req.

🧘‍♀️ 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

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

📝 Raise Your Voices Creative Writing Workshop: Join this weekly writing workshop to explore the joy and power of writing in a supportive community. Contact [email protected] with questions. 10-11am, Montoya Community Center

🎲 First Wednesday Game Night: Bring friends or meet new ones for board games, card games, strategy games, and more. 5-7:30pm, East Flagstaff Library

✏ Figure Drawing Class w/Live Model: Beginner to expert level artists welcome! 5-7pm, Up & Coming, Limited space - register ahead.

🧚‍♀️ Fairies & Friends Party: K-3 grade girls can join this free party to make crafts, play games and learn more about girl scouts. 6-7:30pm, Montoya Community Center

🟠 Bingo Night at The Station: Free to play, 6-8pm

🧠 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

🎤 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

👨‍👦 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

🖌 Crafternoons at Meadowlark: Bring any project you’ve been wanting to work on, or pay $10 to use provided supplies! Possibilities include drawing, painting, knitting, weaving, beading, and collage! 5-7pm, Meadowlark Art Studio

🌎 Science on Tap - Cryptic Consequences of Climate Change: Grab a pint and join Dr. Amanda Carter as she discusses the hidden details of climate change. 6pm, Mother Road Brewing

🙋‍♂️ Trivia Night at Hops on Birch: 7pm every Thursday

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

The Hive | Rachel is Kozi Lifecycles Tour | 7pm | Tickets
Yucca North | Open Mic | sign ups 3pm, starts 8pm
Museum Club | Karaoke Night | 9-11:30pm

Hops on Birch | Open Mic | 6-10pm
Charly’s | Blue Night w/Elvin Killerbee | 7-9:30pm | $5
Cornish Pasty | Jazz Jam | 7:30-10:30pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke & Service Industry Night | 9:30pm

Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - GreenLaw | 7-9pm
Charly's | Wild Irish Fiddle with Kate Rose| 7-9:30pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Leo Zaremba | 8pm

🎾 Volunteer to be a Pickleball instructor! Boys and Girls Club of Flagstaff received a grant from USA Pickleball with all the gear for the game, and they’re looking for a few people to teach kids to play during their summer camp. Reach out if you would be interested: [email protected] or call 928-266-0489

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