This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for July 21-27.
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
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
Alice In Wonderland
July 23 & 25
Convergence Ballet Company is touring libraries across the Valley to tell the story of Alice’s journey down the rabbit hole and through the magical world of Wonderland. 1:30 p.m. Check website for performance locations. convergenceballet.org
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
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
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
Alice In Wonderland
July 23 & 25
Convergence Ballet Company is touring libraries across the Valley to tell the story of Alice’s journey down the rabbit hole and through the magical world of Wonderland. 1:30 p.m. Check website for performance locations. convergenceballet.org
Rumpelstiltskin
Through August 3
This fairy tale about a woman who promises her firstborn to a mysterious little man with a very long name gets a hilarious twist in the hands of the puppeteers of the Great Arizona Puppet Theater. Call for times. $15, adults; $8, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
The Circus Farm
July 27
Bring the family for this circus filled with juggling, stunts, games and a giant robot. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. $10-$12. Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Through July 26
Enjoy this oft-told fairy tale about evil stepsisters, a glass slipper and a coach made from a gourd, featuring songs by the great Rodgers and Hammerstein. Check website for times and ticket prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, azbroadway.org
Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation
Through August 3
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
Drunk Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Through August 31
If you didn’t like reading Romeo and Juliet in high school, then this is the event for you. The concept is simple: One performer downs five shots of liquor and then hilariously takes the cast through the greatest love story ever written. Check website for times and ticket prices. The Rose Theatre, 455 N. Third St., Phoenix, drunkshakespeare.com
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Through August 16
Five children from around the world get a tour of a chocolate factory owned and operated by the mysterious Willy Wonka in the musical version of the beloved Roald Dahl novel. Check the website for days and times. $45-$58. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
See if the D-backs can slither their way to the top of the NL West when they take on the Saint Louis Cardinals, July 18-20; Houston Astros, July 21-23; San Diego Padres, Aug. 4-6; Colorado Rockies, Aug. 8-10; Cleveland Guardians, Aug. 18-20; and Cincinnati Reds, Aug. 22-24. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Phoenix Rising F.C.
The Valley’s soccer team is heating up! Watch them take on Birmingham Legion F.C., Aug. 2; Colorado Springs F.C., Aug. 23; and El Paso Locomotive F.C., Aug. 30. Call for times and ticket prices. Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, phxrisingfc.com
Phoenix Mercury
The WNBA’s Mercury begin their rise to the top as they take on the Atlanta Dream, July 23; Indiana Fever, Aug. 7; Atlanta Dream, Aug. 10; Las Vegas Aces, Aug. 15; Golden State Valkyries, Aug. 22; Chicago Sky, Aug. 28; and New York Liberty, Aug. 30. Call for times and ticket prices. PHX Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mercury.wnba.com
CONCERTS & COMEDY
Babymetal
July 23
The Kawaii metal trio is coming to the States to promote its fifth album, Metal Forth. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
- Tuesday, 7/22 – Jake Scott with Marynn Taylor @ Crescent Ballroom
- Wednesday, 7/23 – BABYMETAL with Jinjer & Bloodywood @ Arizona Financial Theatre – Low Ticket Alert
- 7/23 – Wavves with Beach Goons & chokecherry @ Crescent Ballroom
- Friday, 7/25 – Less Than Jake with The Suicide Machines, Fishbone & Catbite @ The Van Buren
- 7/25 – Palomazo Norteño @ Arizona Financial Theatre- Low Ticket Alert
- Saturday, 7/26 – Ekkstacy with Max Fry @ The Van Buren
- 7/26 – Volbeat with Halestorm and The Ghost Inside @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- 7/27 – The Rose @ Mullett Arena
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Arizona State Fair
September 19-October 26
It’s the perfect time of year for rodeos, monster trucks, carnival rides, deep-fried food and other state fair traditions. There’s also the Coliseum Concert Series, where the Latin pop group Reik is scheduled to perform. Check website for ticket prices and event schedules. Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com
September 24
Benson Boone
After a jaw-dropping set at Coachella, where he performed Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” with the group’s guitarist Brian May, the backflipping singer-songwriter is hitting the road to perform songs from his latest album, American Heart. 8 p.m. Check website for prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
