Visit the Zoo from the Comfort of Your Car
Cruise the Zoo returns this summer, allowing guests to see flamingos, giraffes, elephants, tortoises, zebras, monkeys and more from the comfort of their air-conditioned car. Designed to be approximately 30 minutes in length, the narrated drive-through tour offers insights, information and facts about the animals that might be seen along the journey. Curbside food and beverage options are available for purchase. June 13, and every Sunday through July 25, 7 a.m.-noon, with the last car in line by 11:30 a.m. $50-$65, advance purchase only. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org.
Run Through the Heart of Wine Country
Lace up your running shoes and enjoy the scenic vistas of Cottonwood at the 28th Annual Vintage Run. The event begins at 6 a.m. June 12, with a half-marathon through historic Old Town Cottonwood, along the gentle hills to Sycamore Canyon Road up to Tuzigoot National Monument, where the Sinagua Native Americans once lived. The path continues on a short series of trails with views of the Verde River into Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Evening races include a 10K at 5 p.m., a 5K at 5:30 p.m. and a 2-mile event at 6 p.m. Registration is $25-$70, runcottonwood.com.
Enjoy the Soulful Sounds of a Valley Blues Legend
Live concerts have resumed at The Nash, with Francine Reed taking the stage for two concerts June 12. A Valley favorite and touring partner with Lyle Lovett for 30-plus years, the blues soulstress energizes the venue with “Wild Women Don’t Get the Blues” and other spirit-lifting gems. Seating is socially distanced, with beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $49-$59. The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, thenash.org. Livestreamed simulcast tickets also are available for those who prefer to enjoy the concert at home, $20.
Pick Your Own Produce
Forage the fields of a U-Pick Garden to find the freshest sweet corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeños, carrots, beets, okra, onions, eggplant, zucchini and other seasonal veggies. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday through June 30, 7-11 a.m. $2 per pound for most items. Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, 602-999-3276, tolmachoff-farms.com.
Celebrate a Joyful Rising
Biblical parables come to life in Godspell, which draws from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville. The score includes a string of popular songs, including “Day by Day,” “All for the Best” and “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord.” Through June 13, Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, 623-776-8400, azbroadway.org.
