This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for June 23-28.
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
PHOENIX magazine Summer Cocktail Camp
June 28 at George & Gather
Nostalgic camp vibes get a sophisticated twist in this spirited Sunday series, hosted all summer at rotating restaurants and bars across the Valley. PHOENIX magazine editor Craig Outhier serves as camp counselor, guiding attendees as they sample and learn to craft cocktails from bar managers and mixologists at standout spots. Each ticket includes three to four unique cocktails, prepared in live demonstrations and poured for guests. New this year: Our biggest camp lineup yet, featuring 14 dates – including our first-ever Flagstaff stop at chef Rochelle Daniel’s Little Rich Girl in September. 1-3 p.m. $50 + fees. tickets.phoenixmag.com
Nate Bargatze
June 26-27
The “nicest guy in comedy” is also one of the most successful. Find out why when he comes to the Valley for two shows. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800. mortgagematchupcenter.com
Gabriel Iglesias
June 25-26
Gabriel Iglesias is one of the most popular comedians of all time. His legions of fans just call him “Fluffy.” He’ll be coming to the Valley to share his keen observations on life, family and pop culture for two intimate shows. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Showroom at Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, playatgila.com
Yavapai County Garden Tour
June 27
The University of Arizona Master Gardener program hosts this educational garden tour in Prescott, featuring five private gardens and knowledge drops from Master Gardeners along the way. 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check-in at Prescott Extension Office, 840 Rodeo Drive, Bldg C, Prescott. extension.arizona.edu/events/prescott-area-garden-tour
Camp Zoo
Through July 31
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
Musical Theater Camp
Through July 31
Children can develop skills in acting, singing and dancing in summer sessions hosted by Desert Foothills Theater. Check website for tuition rates, class availability, times and location. dftheater.org
THEATRE & DRAMA
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
June 24-July 3
It’s a tale as old as time. A cursed prince has been transformed into an unsightly creature. Now, the selfish Beast must learn to earn the love of a young woman to break the spell. This musical features beloved songs from the hit 1991 Disney film. Check the website for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com
Rapunzel
Through July 12
You can let your hair down at this puppet play about a princess with a long ponytail who is trapped in a tower. Call for times. $15, adults; $10, children 12 and younger. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org
Shrek: The Musical
Through June 28
This production of the hit Broadway musical based on the animated film will have plenty of singing, dancing, puppets and, of course, a big green ogre and a talking donkey. Check website for times and ticket prices. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, vyt.com
Dear Evan Hansen
Through August 2
A high school student grappling with social anxiety disorder finds himself entangled in a tragic event involving the parents of a schoolmate in this award-winning musical. Call for times and ticket prices. Hormel
Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates
Through August 1
A swashbuckling story will be told on stage. However, one of the actors will be drunk on five shots of whiskey while the sober cast follows their lead. Check website for times and ticket prices. The Rose Theatre, 455 N. Third St., Phoenix, drunkshakespeare.com
The Wizard of Oz
Through June 27
If you’re gripped with a Wicked fever, see what happens to Glinda and Elphaba when a teenager from Kansas named Dorothy arrives in Oz. Spoiler: lots of singing. Check website for times and ticket prices. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-0277, haletheatrearizona.com
CONCERTS & COMEDY
Nate Bargatze
June 26-27
The “nicest guy in comedy” is also one of the most successful. Find out why when he comes to the Valley for two shows. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800. mortgagematchupcenter.com
Bob Dylan
June 23
Bob Dylan’s influence on music and pop culture cannot be overstated. The 84-year-old is one of the best songwriters who’ve ever lived, and his live shows are as unpredictable as his career. Catch him in action when his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour comes to Phoenix. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com
Gabriel Iglesias
June 25-26
Gabriel Iglesias is one of the most popular comedians of all time. His legions of fans just call him “Fluffy.” He’ll be coming to the Valley to share his keen observations on life, family and pop culture for two intimate shows. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Showroom at Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, playatgila.com
A$AP Rocky
June 23
It’s been nearly a decade since A$AP Rocky stepped behind the mic for a new album, and it was worth the wait. Don’t Be Dumb is a return to form, but the record’s most interesting aspect is its cover art. It is designed by Tim Burton, and the filmmaker’s composer, Danny Elfman, contributed to the track “Stole Ya Flow.” 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, mortgagematchupcenter.com
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks
June 23
The former frontman of the progressive rock band Yes will perform many of his band’s songs with the New York-based group The Band Geeks. 7:30 p.m. $52.11-$141.79. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com
Phantom Planet
June 26
The teen drama The O.C. may be long gone, but the band that performed its theme song, “California,” keeps playing on. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave. Tempe, 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com
5 Seconds of Summer
June 26
The Australian group pokes a little fun at its boy-band persona on Everyone’s a Star! and is making a return to the States in support of the new album. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena,
9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, desertdiamondarena.com
SPORTS
Arizona Diamondbacks
Watch the D-Backs take on the San Francisco Giants, June 29-30. Call for times and ticket prices. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400, dbacks.com
Arizona Rattlers
The season heats up for the Valley’s Indoor Football League Team when they battle the New Mexico Chupacabras, June 27. Call for times and ticket prices. Desert Diamond Arena, 29400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com
THINGS TO DO LOOK AHEAD
Scottsdale 4th of July
July 4
Enjoy one of the state’s largest pyrotechnic displays and family fun including a rodeo and a slider eating contest. Festivities start at 5 p.m., and fireworks begin around 9 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, scottsdale4th.com
John Mellencamp
August 9
The singer-songwriter is hitting the road with a playlist of classics he hasn’t performed in years, including “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.” and “I Need a Lover.” 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200, livenation.com
Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire
August 11
Are you going to “Sing a Song” or start “Dancing on the Ceiling”? Now that the latest season of American Idol is over, Richie can do what he does best: perform his decades of hits. Joining him: Earth, Wind & Fire. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, ticketmaster.com
About this guide
Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number. Submissions must arrive at least 8-10 weeks prior to the month of publication/event. E-mail to: calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com; or mail to: PHOENIX magazine, 16100 N. 71st St., Ste. 170, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.
