Nature’s Numbers and Patterns

If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by nature’s recurring numbers and patterns, you’re not alone. This month, the Arizona Science Center presents “A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature” so you...

$6.95 – $8.95

Payson Food Truck Festival

Head up to Rim Country for a weekend of fun as ASU football touches down in Payson. The Payson Food Truck Festival features dozens of food trucks with something for...

Free

Newsies

If you haven’t seen Newsies, you’re missing one of the most exciting musicals today! Valley Youth Theatre presents this tale of a charismatic turn-of-the-century teenaged newsies fighting the titans of...

$20.50 – $39.50

Payson Rodeo

It’s the world’s oldest continuous rodeo, and it’s right here in Arizona! There’s nothing like the Payson Rodeo! See website for performance schedule, and don’t miss the rodeo after-party dance...

$10 – $18

Beau Jest

Don Bluth Front Row Theatre presents this fun comedy theater production of a woman who invents a boyfriend to please her parents. $25–$27. 8670 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Tickets and...

$25 – $27

Prickly Pear Festival

Come celebrate Arizona’s own unique incredible, edible dessert, the prickly pear! A foraging hike, margarita shake-off, vendors, a pageant, music, food and more! See website for schedule. Free. 199 N....

Free

Desert Guide Training

The Desert Awareness Committee will offer a 32-hour course covering the history, definition and principles of desert interpretation. Ideal for anyone interested in refining their techniques or in becoming a...

Opera and Gelato Film Festival

Arizona Opera is proud to present the second annual Opera and Gelato Film Festival, featuring Puccini’s classic opera, La bohème. Enjoy gelato and refreshments for purchase. RSVP required. Free. Arizona Opera...

Free

It’s All About the Hat

There’s always something fun going on at English Tea Room, and this month is no exception. Learn to turn straw hats into masterpieces worthy of Ascot or Kentucky with milliner...

$35

ProMusica Arizona Auditions

It’s time to start warming up! ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) will be holding auditions for its chorale and orchestra at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church Aug. 21. All voices and instrument auditions are welcome....