Our list of August events comes to you after some cooling rains in July and the hope for a few more while we wait for the next two months for that first moment one early morning when you feel a wisp of cool(ish) air foretelling the coming of the end of summer.
Enjoy
Pop! The Science of Bubbles is the Arizona Science Center’s latest exhibition. It will have the whole family bursting with excitement as they learn about concepts like color, elasticity, surface tension, chemistry, and even geometry. Come make some bubbles (and memories) in a newly-reimagined outdoor space. Cost is about $20.
First Friday is a thing, in case you forgot over the last year and a half. And it’s still wonderful. But I wanted to point out that the Phoenix Art Museum celebrates First Friday this Friday, with voluntary-donation hours for general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions. Consider making a donation to support your Museum and this free-access time for our community. The Heard Museum also has free admissions on First Friday. So, stroll on up –or down, depending on where you start, I guess.
Jazzy Brunch is a recently new feature at El Charro Hipster Bar & Cafe Restaurant. I don’t know if you’ve been to Grand Ave recently, but it is absolutely hopping. It kinda reminds me of what Roosevelt Row used to be like, before all the monolithic apartment buildings came in and turned it into Roosevelt Canyon.
Some Nudity Required is a film about the world of low budget films where unscrupulous film makers try and get female actresses to appear in the nude. To be honest, I’m sharing this event with you not so much based on the topic of the film and more as a reminder that Film Bar survived and you can see movies there again! But I got you with the title, huh? Regardless, watch for it August 8th.
Local First Arizona is hosting an event called How to Strengthen The Links in Your Supply Chain on August 11th. The pandemic revealed the weaknesses in supply chains (e.g., milk and produce delivery) of which most of us were not aware. Local First Arizona’s CEO Thomas Barr will join Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, and other business and government leaders in providing information and recommendations. There are a limited number of in-person tickets for the event, so follow the link above to sign up.
Rapunzel will be at the Great Arizona Puppet Theatre on August 19th. An enchanting version of “Rapunzel” magically unfolds from an antique trunk. This beautiful tale is based on the original story The Brothers Grimm and is recommended for ages 5 and up. $8 – $12.
Neko Case spent many years entertaining in Arizona. Specifically, Tucson –way before Phoenix had the music scene that it does today. I have a friend who will tell you, with very little prompting at all, about how she stayed on his couch one night. So, in honor of his story, I figured I’d share that she will be at the Van Buren on August 22nd.
The Wrigley Mansion Wine Festival is new to me, so I figured I’d share. The Wrigley Mansion is that impressive home on top of a protruding hill, right next to the Biltmore Resort. If you’ve not been in there, it is worth a visit. Plus the history and the tie to the gum-making family is interesting. Funny, though. While it is a mansion, it speaks volumes that it seems to a fraction of the size of mansions we see today –even some McMansions. Not sure what that says about what it means to be rich these days. But worth a thought.
For more, see this handy calendar prepared for us by my friend Cynthia at Old Republic Title.
