This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for June 9-15.
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
Gatsby Party
June 13
Don your Roaring ’20s gear and prepare to dance the night away at this party inspired by the F. Scott Fitzgerald book, The Great Gatsby. 6:30-11 p.m. $175. J&G Steakhouse, 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 480-214-8000, jgsteakhousescottsdale.com
Summer Jazz Camp
June 15-21
Local jazz legends will teach kids about musical improv and other tenets of jazz all culminating in a concert. 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 at this West Valley institution. 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 25
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
Camp Zoo
Through August 1
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
Winnie the Pooh
Through June 20
Kanga, Roo, Tigger, Piglet and the honey-loving bear from A.A. Milne’s books come to life in this delightful puppet show. Call for showtimes. $15, adults; $10, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
Children’s Museum Camps
Through August 1
Children between the ages of 5-8 will participate in activities focusing on art and creativity, technology and engineering, and sports. Call for times and prices. Children’s Museum of Phoenix. 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-253-0501, childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
Childsplay Summer Theatre Academy
Through July 25
If you have a child who loves the spotlight or needs to come out of their shell, 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 1
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
THEATRE & DRAMA
Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
June 14-29
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic literary characters, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John H. Watson, are given a feminine twist n this delightful play. Check website for showtimes and ticket prices. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, 833-282-7328, atc.org
Into the Woods
Through July 13
The tales of the Brothers Grimm come alive in this musical featuring the music of Stephen Sondheim. Call for times and ticket prices. Hormel Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Leading Ladies
Through June 21
To claim an inheritance, two down-on-their-luck Shakespearean actors dress in drag to fool the bereaved family. Hilarity ensues. Check website for days and times. $30-$40. 8989 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, 480-314-0841, donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Through June 28
This musical, set during the French Revolution, is based on the classic novel about Sir Percy Blakeney, who must assume a secret identity to save aristocrats from the guillotine. Check the website for days and times. $39-$58. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation
Now through June 22
Musical theater holds a hilarious mirror against itself in this lampoon of Broadway extravagance. Call for times and ticket prices. Judith Hardes Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
Baseball season is in full swing as the D-backs take on the Seattle Mariners, June 9-11; San Diego Padres, June 13-15; Miami Marlins, June 27–29 and San Francisco Giants, June 30. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Arizona Rattlers
The Valley’s Indoor Football League Team will battle the Tucson Sugar Skulls, June 14 and Green Bay Blizzard, June 28. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
Phoenix Mercury
Will the Mercury rise this WNBA season? Find out when they take on the Dallas Wings, June 11; New York Liberty, June 27 and Las Vegas Aces, June 29. Call for times and ticket prices. PHX Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mercury.wnba.com
CONCERTS & COMEDY
- 6/9 – The Kiffness @ Crescent Ballroom
- 6/9 – Young Nudy with BabyDrill @ The Van Buren
- 6/10 – Ava Maybee with Annika Rose & Emi Grace @ Valley Bar
- 6/10 – BANKS with absolutely @ Marquee Theatre
- 6/11 – Bingham’s Bourbon Presents Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen @ Arizona Financial Theatre
- 6/11 – Coco Jones with Lady London @ The Van Buren
- 6/11 – Sub Urban @ Valley Bar
- 6/12 – 3BallMTY @ Crescent Ballroom
- 6/12 – Ninja Sex Party with TWRP & VIPER CLUB @ The Van Buren
- 6/13 – Alok Vaid-Menon @ Crescent Ballroom
- 6/13 – Eslabon Armado @ The Van Buren
- 6/13 – Ivan Cornejo @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- 6/14 – Malcolm Todd @ The Van Buren
- 6/14 – Peach Pit & Briston Maroney with Bnny @ Arizona Financial Theatre
- 6/15 – Pierce The Veil with Sleeping with Sirens & Beach Weather @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- 6/15 – Tash Sultana with Lime Cordiale @ The Van Buren
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Post Malone
June 21
The heavily tattooed “Sunflower” rapper recently made the jump to country with his latest album, F-1 Trillion. It’s proven so successful that not only has the artist snagged some Grammy nominations, he’s heading on the road for what he has dubbed The BIG ASS Stadium Tour. Consider our ticket purchased. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, postmalone.com
Shakira
June 22-23
The renowned Latin pop singer is making a triumphant return to the stage in Phoenix this summer for her highly anticipated Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour, marking her comeback after a seven-year hiatus. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. PHX Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com
Katy Perry
July 12
With her two-year Las Vegas residency behind her and a new album to promote, Katy Perry is hitting the road with an eagerly anticipated tour that includes a stop in Phoenix. No word if “Left Shark” is making a guest appearance. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. PHX Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, ticketmaster.com
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
July 22-August 3
Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning movie musical about art and love in the famous Paris cabaret in the 19th century is now an award-winning stage production filled with hit songs not included in the 2001 film. Check the website for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com
