This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for June 17-23.
Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. E-mail calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com to submit events for consideration.
SPECIAL EVENTS
June 23
Summer Cocktail Camp at Shimogamo Gilbert
Join us for another Summer Cocktail Camp at Shimogamo in Gilbert!
Tickets $40-$48. 2pm to 4pm. 2320 S. Santan Village Pkwy Suite 104, Gilbert. Tickets only available online at tickets.phoenixmag.com
Sesame Street Live!
June 22
Elmo, Abby and the other residents of the familiar street are hitting the road for a fun show for kids and parents alike. 2 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Megan Thee Stallion
June 19
The Houston rapper has dubbed her latest tour Hot Girl Summer, which, as far as we’re concerned, means that the “Hiss” artist now controls the weather in addition to the pop music charts. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
Full Moon Tour
June 22
Enjoy a moonlit tour of the animal sanctuary. Guests can hear stories about the visitors and enjoy light snacks. 5-7 p.m., $40, adults; $10, children 3-13. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale, 480-471-3621, southwestwildlife.org
State Forty-Eight Foundation Poker Tournament
June 22
Plenty of poker is played in garages. Still, Earnhardt Lexus has a different vibe than your typical man cave. There will be dinner, drinks and a silent auction supporting local entrepreneurs. 6 p.m. Check website for buy-in details. Earnhardt Lexus, 800 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, statefortyeightfoundation.org
Tesla
June 17
The veteran ’80s rockers will shake the foundations of the Mesa Arts Center when they perform their hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 7:30 p.m., $45-$125, Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com
Todd Rundgren
June 19
The “Hello It’s Me” singer’s credits include the titles of songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist and interactive artist. He’ll put on his “performer” hat when he comes to the Valley to play his hits. 7:30 p.m., $45-$55, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
Summer Jazz Camp
Through June 22
Local jazz legends will teach kids about improv and other tenets of the music genre, all culminating in a concert inside local jazz club The Nash. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $500, Arizona School for the Arts, 1410 N. Third St., Phoenix, thenash.org
U-Pick Garden
Through June 30
Sweet corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, collard greens and other fresh, in-season vegetables are waiting for you to pick them. W, F, Sa, 7-11 a.m., $2.50 per pound for most items. Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, 602-999-3276, tolmachoff-farms.com
Camp Innovation
Through July 26
Children can learn about space exploration, engineering and sea creatures as part of a series of weeklong camps that utilize STEAM learning to engage young minds. Call for times and prices. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-716-2000, azscience.org
Musical Theater Camp
Through August 2
Children will learn to act, sing and dance during sessions presented by Desert Foothills Theater. Check website for tuition rates, class availability and times, and location. dftheater.org
Camp Zoo
Through August 2
Children from kindergarten through sixth grade will learn about caring for animals through close encounters with wildlife and STEAM learning activities. Call for times and prices. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 602-914-4333, phoenixzoo.org
Summer Theater Camp
Through July 26
It’s time to put on a show! Children will experience theater during three themed sessions, including Into the Woods and Alice in Wonderland. M-F, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for tuition rates. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 480-483-1664, desertstages.org
Childsplay Summer Theatre Academy
Through July 26
Whether you have a child who loves or shies away from the spotlight, there is a place for them in these theater classes. They’ll learn from professional artists who will engage their imagination and spirit. Check website for enrollment availability and tuition rates. Sybil B. Harrington Campus for Imagination and Wonder at Mitchell Park, 900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe, 480-921-5700, childsplayaz.org
Gymnastics Camp
Through August 2
Kids ages 4-18 will participate in gymnastics activities, such as vault, bars and beam, each week revolving around a different theme. Call for times and prices for full and half-day options. Impact Gymnastics Academy, 7812 N. 12th St., Phoenix, 602-870-7574, impactgymaz.com
Children’s Museum Camps
Through August 2
Children between the ages of 5-8 will participate in theme-based activities focusing on art and creativity, technology and engineering, and the science of sports. Call for times and prices. Children’s Museum of Phoenix. 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-253-0501, childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
Phoenix Art Museum
Through June 30
2023 Arizona Artist Awards, through May 12; William Herbert “Buck” Dunton: A Mainer Goes West, through June 30; Barbie®: A Cultural Icon, through July 7; The Power of Pink, through July 7; Princely States of the Punjab: Sikh Art and History, through Aug. 11; and Laura Aguilar: Nudes in Nature, through Jan. 5, 2025. Call for times and ticket prices. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-257-1880, phxart.org
CONCERTS
Wednesday, June 19
Megan Thee Stallion with GloRilla @ Footprint Center – Low Ticket Alert
PARTYNEXTDOOR @ The Van Buren – Sold Out
Thursday, June 20
Felix Cartal with Ghost Effect @ Thundercat Lounge
Friday, June 21
Candi Pop @ Thundercat Lounge
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers with Remo Drive & BabyJake @ The Van Buren
Saturday, June 22
Dance Yourself Clean @ Thundercat Lounge
Sesame Street Live @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Sorry Papi: The Mala Santa Tour @ The Van Buren
Fuerza Regida @ Footprint Center – Sold Out
Sunday, June 23
Fuerza Regida @ Footprint Center – Second Show Added
Drive-By Truckers @ The Van Buren
Buy tickets at LIVENATION.COM or TICKETMASTER.COM
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
The baseball season is in full swing as the D-backs take on the Minnesota Twins, June 25-27; and Oakland A’s, June 28-30. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The 2023 USL Champions will hit the pitch to battle the Charleston Battery, June 22. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, phxrisingfc.com
Arizona Rattlers
The Indoor Football League team will battle the Iowa Barnstormers, June 29. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
Phoenix Mercury
Watch the Mercury rise as they play the New York Liberty, June 18; Los Angeles Sparks, June 29; and Indiana Fever, June 30. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mercury.wnba.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
The Little Mermaid
June 21-August 4
The Disney musical about a mermaid who makes a deal with an evil sea witch to be with her true love on land takes the stage. Check website for times and ticket prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, 623-776-8400, azbroadway.org
Fiddler on the Roof
Through July 7
For nearly 60 years, you’d be hard-pressed to find a musical that has profoundly impacted our culture as Fiddler on the Roof. Phoenix Theatre presents this heartwarming tale of a Jewish man struggling to keep his religious traditions alive. Call for times and ticket prices. Mainstage Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Newsies
Through June 29
The beloved Disney movie musical based on the newsboys strike of 1899 found a successful second life on the stage, where audiences have fallen in love with its choreography and songs like “Seize the Day” and “Santa Fe.” Check website for days and times. $39-$55. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
Drunk Shakespeare
Now through June 30
If you didn’t like Shakespeare in high school, then this is the event for you. The concept is simple: one performer downs five shots of liquor and takes the cast through a play by the Bard in 90 minutes. Check website for times and ticket prices. The Rose Theatre, 455 N. Third St., Phoenix, drunkshakespeare.com
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Hamilton
June 25-July 28
The award-winning musical sensation about the titular Founding Father returns to Tempe! Featuring hip-hop-infused songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, its chart-topping soundtrack might be the only rap album you and your kids can agree on. Call for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com
Tim McGraw
June 27
The “Live Like You’re Dying” singer has dubbed his latest tour Standing Room Only, so you had better come early to find your seat. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
WNBA All-Star Game
July 20
The USA Basketball Women’s National Team will take on the league’s all-stars in a game celebrating the best the sport has to offer. 5:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, wnba.com
Best Fest
August 17
The pages of PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley issue come to life at the annual celebration of all things awesome and local. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Arizona Humane Society. $45-$65, 6-10 p.m., The Duce, 525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, azbestfest.com
