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August 2018
August 2018, page 17

16 AUGUST 2018 FRIDAY 8/24 – SUNDAY 8/26 Hell City Tattoo Festival 12 – 11 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. Tattoo artists and lovers alike will have a blast at this event dedicated to the art of tattoos. There will multiple competitions, meet and greets, live music, seminars, giveaways, entertainment, a vendor village, painting, and at the conclusion, a Hell City pool party. Tickets are $22 for one day, $62 for a weekend pass. For more: hellcity.com. SATURDAY 8/25 Play Date 7 – 11 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix. Get ready to bring back your childhood days with the Hot Mess Play Date at the Children’s Museum. This 21 and over event features signature cocktail and craft beers, food trucks, dancing, retro games, a three-story climber and activities that are guaranteed to get messy! Tickets are $15. For more: childrensmuseumofphoenix.org. Flashlight Tour 7 – 9:30 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. Sure, walking through the gardens during the day is awe-inspiring, but have you walked through them at night? Flashlight Tours at Desert Botanical Garden allow guests to see a different side of the trail while walking the paths with their flashlights. Who knows what you might encounter? Tickets are $25 for adults, $13 for kids. For more: dbg.org. creation. There are also themed rides, 4D movies and thousands and thousands of Legos to build with. Tickets are $14.95 for general admission. For more: legolanddiscoverycenter.com. KIDchella 6:30 – 10 p.m. at the Doubletree Hilton, 1800 S. San Tan Village Pkwy., Gilbert. You’ve heard of Coachella, now get ready for KIDchella – it’s all for the kids! There will be music, dancing, a best-dressed contest, dessert and sundae bar, cash bar for the grown-ups, photobooths, and an appearance by Miss Arizona. Dress your best and get ready for a night of dancing. Tickets are $25. For more visit the KIDchella Facebook page. FRIDAY 8/31 Saboten Con Times vary, at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix, 340 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. Anime lovers, your favorite event is here! The largest Anime convention in Arizona has made its way to Phoenix. Get ready for panel discussions, a masquerade, skit contest, cosplay contest, fashion show, music and food. Events vary from day to day. Ticket prices are $15-$350. For more: sabotencon.com. SUNDAY 8/26 Dino Explorer 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe. You’re never too old to build with Legos! Check out the newest exhibit, Dino Explorer, where you can follow instructions to build a t-rex or make your very own Dino Explorer at LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Tempe. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SEND EVENTS TO editor@arcadianews.com BEALSMD.COM Long-time Arcadia resident & supporter. 5410 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite E400 | Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 | (480) 947-6788 Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Specializing in Facial & Body Rejuvenation. Practice includes a fully equipped Skin and Laser Center. Stephen P. Beals, MD, PC BEALSMD.COM Call us to learn more about a MINI FACELIFT Before After Actual Patient

17 AUGUST 2018 WEDNESDAY 8/1 Primavera Cooks Fundraiser Dinner 6 p.m. at Reforma Modern Mexican Restaurant, 4310 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson. Five- course dinners are always fun, and they’re even better when you’re supporting a great cause. The Primavera Cooks event will feature a five-course meal prepared by Tucson’s top chefs and apprentices, with wine pairings to match. Registration is $125 per person. For more: primavera.org. SATURDAY 8/4 5 Iron Tournament 7:30 a.m. at the Lake Havasu Golf Club, 2400 Clubhouse Dr., Lake Havasu City. Golfing is easy when you’ve got different clubs to choose from, but this tournament is a little different. You can only use your 5-iron for driving, chipping and putting. Put your skills to the test! Lunch, golf cart and green fees are included. Registration is $50 per person. For more: golakehavasu.com. Cider and Mead Festival 12 – 5 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum, 2340 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. Join in on the inaugural Cider and Mead Festival in Flagstaff. Not only will there be a variety of cider and mead sampling, but live music, food trucks, an artisan market and educational classes. Admission best friend? This fundraiser features a vendor village, live music, demonstrations by obedience and dog trick trainers, contests, kids activities and a raffle. $20 gets you admission plus a picnic lunch! For more: Prescott-az.gov. SUNDAY 8/5 Navajo Festival 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the Navajo Nation. There will be contemporary art and artist demos, musical performances, traditional food and heritage talks throughout the day. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for kids. For more: flagstaff365.com. FRIDAY 8/10 Laser Stranger Things 5 p.m. at the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd., University of Arizona, Tucson. If you’ve seen Stranger Things, this laser light show will turn your world upside down! Listen to the classic 80s jams from the show and lose yourself in the laser light show. Tickets are $16. For more: flandrau.org. gets you 10 tasting tickets and a commemorative glass. Tickets are $30. For more: flagstaff365.com. Woof Down Lunch 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, 120 S. Cortez, Prescott. Why not have a picnic with your four-legged Navajo Festival at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE