This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for July 1-7.
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
July 7
Summer Cocktail Camp at New Penny Cafe
PHOENIX magazine is proud to present our Summer Cocktail Camp, an 11-week, rotating event series that bring guests up-close-and-personal with the Valley’s best mixologists and bartenders to showcase their craft. Join us on Sunday afternoons this summer to taste the best cocktails in town, while learning all about mixology and how a good drink is made!
Tickets are still available online at tickets.phoenixmag.com
blink-182
July 2
Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker had so much fun reuniting with Tom DeLonge last year that the San Diego pop-punk band is letting the shenanigans continue into 2024. Better catch them now before they come to their senses. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour!
July 6
To stop the Party Puddle Theatre from getting torn down, the characters from the Nick Jr. show must put on a big theatrical production. Filled with catchy songs and cool visual effects, this is a show that kids and adults will enjoy. 2 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Scottsdale 4th of July
July 4
Enjoy one of the state’s largest pyrotechnic displays at this North Scottsdale shindig. There’s also plenty of fabulous family fun, including a bull-riding rodeo, mutton bustin’ for the kids, a slider eating contest, old-fashioned cakewalks and fantastic food in the fully air-conditioned equestrian center. The festivities start at 5 p.m., and the fireworks begin around 9 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, scottsdale4th.com
Fourth of July Freedom Fest
July 4
Watch fireworks poolside at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess or check out a concert while taking a dip. A vintage airshow will also feature planes piloted by retired veterans who flew in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Check website for details. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, scottsdaleprincess.com
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
July 4
Spend the holiday in the East Valley with live music, patriotic displays, Revolutionary War reenactments, a laser light show and other family fun. Then, you can watch downtown Mesa get a glow-up courtesy of a stunning fireworks display. 6-10 p.m. Downtown Mesa, 263 N. Center St., Mesa, azcelebrationoffreedom.com
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show On Earth
July 5-7
The classic three-ring circus gets an extreme update in this stunt spectacular. The Greatest Show on Earth has been reimagined with more death-defying feats of skill and hilarious performances than ever before. Highlights include The Lopez Family balancing 25 feet in the air on a triangular high wire, a human cannonball taking flight across the arena and nine trapeze artists dancing across the sky. Check website for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
World’s Oldest Rodeo
Through July 7
For more than 135 years, the city of Prescott has celebrated a tradition going as far back as the Old West. In addition to bucking broncos, there are parades, arts and crafts, and a cowboy church. Call for times, ticket prices, and Prescott locations, 928-445-4320, worldsoldestrodeo.com
Desert Hearts Festival
July 4-8
Head to the high country and camp out under the stars and pulsating lights at the Desert Hearts Festival, which moves from Southern California to Flagstaff this year. The Walter Where?House and a lineup of some of the best techno and house artists will set the vibe. Check website for schedule. Tickets start at $200. Playa Ponderosa, 4535 Forest Service 9410 Rd., Flagstaff, desertheartsfestival.us
Iron & Wine
July 2
Singer-songwriter Sam Beam’s indie folk project returns to Phoenix to support his latest album, Light Verse. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641, livenation.com
Totally Tubular Festival
July 3
A pair of Toms (Thomas Dolby and Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins) are headlining this early ’80s alternative lineup, which includes Bow Wow Wow, Men Without Hats, The Romantics and The Plimsouls. 6 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Cage the Elephant
July 5
A lot has happened personally to the members of the Kentucky-based psych-rock group since they released their last album five years ago, which is why their newest record, Neon Pill, sounds like a triumph. 6:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
Hamilton
Through 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
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
CONCERTS
Tuesday, July 2
- blink-182 with Pierce The Veil & Hot Milk @ Desert Diamond Arena
- Iron & Wine with Amythyst Kiah @ The Van Buren
- The Queens of R&B: Xscape & SWV with Mýa, Total & 702 @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Wednesday, July 3
- 94.5 BIG’s Totally Tubular Festival with Thomas Dolby, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Modern English, Men Without Hats, The Romantics, Bow Wow Wow & The Plimsouls’ Eddie Munoz @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Friday, July 5
- Best of Both Worlds Hannah Montana Party @ The Van Buren
- Cage The Elephant with Young the Giant, Bakar & Willow Avalon @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- Indie Sleaze Nite @ Thundercat Lounge
- Palomazo Norteño @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Saturday, July 6
- Dirty Disney @ The Van Buren
- sapphic factory: queer joy party @ Thundercat Lounge
Buy tickets at LIVENATION.COM or TICKETMASTER.COM
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
Find out if the D-backs can take home another pennant when they take on the Atlanta Braves, July 8-11; Toronto Blue Jays, July 12-14; Pittsburgh Pirates, July 26-28; Washington Nationals, July 29-31; Philadelphia Phillies, Aug. 8-11; Colorado Rockies, Aug. 12-14; New York Mets, Aug. 27-29; and Los Angeles Dodgers, Aug. 30-31. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Arizona Rattlers
The Valley’s Indoor Football League Team will close out its exciting season with a game against the Tucson Sugar Skulls, July 7. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, azrattlers.com
Phoenix Mercury
The Valley’s own WNBA team kicks its season into high gear against the Connecticut Sun, July 1; Dallas Wings, July 10; Chicago Sky, Aug. 18; New York Liberty, Aug. 26; and Minnesota Lynx, Aug. 28. Call for times and ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mercury.wnba.com
CONMEBOL Copa America 2024
July 6
The semifinal match of the international soccer tournament comes to the Valley. 2:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, statefarmstadium.com
THEATRE & DRAMA
Cinderella
July 5-August 17
Featuring music by Rogers and Hammerstein, the fairy tale about true love and missing slippers receives a contemporary twist. Check website for days and times. $39-$55. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
The Little Mermaid
Through 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
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
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
Green Day
September 18
Two of the punk band’s landmark albums, Dookie and American Idiot, are celebrating their 30th and 20th anniversaries, respectively. The trio will perform each of them in their entirety for this raucous show. 5:30 p.m. Check website for showtimes. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Kacey Musgraves
September 27
The country-pop star will come to Glendale as part of her Deeper Well World Tour, with accompanying acts Father John Misty and Nickel Creek. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3240, desertdiamondarena.com
Kevin Hart
October 11-12
The busiest (and shortest) man in showbiz is heading out on the road for a comedy tour titled Acting My Age. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
