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June 2025
June 2025, page 6

JUNE 2025 6   out at the annual Phoenix Fan Fusion event. Don your costume and get ready for contests, movie screenings, merchandise booths, prizes, exhibits, discussions and the best part – photo ops with actors, authors and comic book creators like Jason Lee, Simon Pegg, Andy Belanger and more. Tickets range from $50 to $395. phoenixfanfusion.com Candlelight: 90s Unplugged 9 p.m. at Warehouse215, 215 E. Grant St., Phoenix. Candlelight concerts, presented by Fever, are bringing the magic of a live musical experience to Phoenix. This evening’s show will highlight the music of the 90s – think Britney, Backstreet, Coolio, The Verve… all the genres we know all the words to! Tickets start at $30. feverup.com Silent Disco 4 p.m. at the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Imagine a room full of people dancing to a top notch DJ – except the room is completely silent. This silent disco asks patrons to wear provided headphones to dance the night away with the sounds and rhythms of local Indigenous DJs Miz Skoden, Neon Navajo and IIWAA. The museum and Coffee Cantina will be open late for attendees. Admission is free. heard.org     Phoenix Heritage Mineral Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the El Zaribah Shriners Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St., Phoenix. Get ready to rock – literally – with the fifth annual Phoenix Heritage Mineral Show. Guests will find vendors with various minerals available for purchase, raffles, exhibits, kid’s activities, a spinning wheel, a geode cracker and music. Admission is $5 per person. msaaz.org   Arizona Wedding Show 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St. The 31st annual event will feature more than 200 of the Valley’s top wedding experts. Find resources for venues, photographers, honeymoons, dresses, flowers, and music – and the first 50 couples to attend will receive a gift. There will also be bridal gown fashion shows, giveaways and workshops. Tickets are $12 per person. arizonaweddingshow.com   Fire & Fairways Charity Golf Tournament 7 a.m. at the Biltmore Golf Course, 2400 Biltmore Estates Dr., Phoenix. At this event, golfers will compete for prizes while supporting Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Center, an organization providing a supportive environment for teens. There will be hole-in-one contests, a putting contest, lunch, cocktails, raffles, and prizes. Tickets are $175 per golfer. fireandfairways.com     A Week in Paris 2-5 p.m. at Paula Jacqueline Cakes and Pastries, 4151 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. Bonjour jeunes amis! Hello friends! If you’re a fan of flaky croissants, macarons, eclairs and tarts, this camp is for you. Attendees aged 8+ will learn the recipes along with kitchen etiquette while baking all of those delicious French treats. Camp starts at $350. paulajacqueline.com   Phoenix Fan Fusion Hours vary; at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St. Prepare to fully geek Phoenix Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center. ProjectUmbrella provides care packages that include hygiene kits and seasonal essentials for the unhoused. Water bottles, sunscreen, cooling towels, and informational cards about heat stroke prevention and hydration are included. Those wishing to contribute water or other cooling supplies can reach out to projectumbrellaorg@gmail.com to arrange a pickup or drop-off. projectumbrella.org Phoenix Rescue Mission launched its 13th annual Code: Red Summer Heat Relief Campaign to help the homeless population and at-risk individuals during the summer. Through August 31, PRM asks the public to start water and food drives and for assistance with monetary donations, which they will match up to $150,000. phoenixrescuemission.org Giggles and Grace Play Dates is a group for moms and children (5 and under) to come together for friendship and community. The group offers opportunities to explore the world with little ones while forming meaningful connections with other moms. Events will be held throughout Scottsdale, Phoenix and Mesa and include a mix of free and paid gatherings like splash pads, libraries and play spaces. Learn more on Facebook at Giggles and Grace Play Dates – Phoenix Skintimate Med Spa has joined forces with Mind To Body Healing to offer facials, body treatments and hot stone massages to clients. Located in the Heritage Plaza (3104 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix), the skincare business has introductory offers available: $70 for a customized facial; $70 for a hot stone massage and $70 for cupping. skintimate.glossgenius.com Girls Mentorship ’s Pursue More summer camps are back, and they’re all about helping girls 10-13 build confidence, leadership, authentic friendships, and emotional resilience. This year’s camp theme is ‘Step into the 90s’ and attendees will learn tools to support their goals, learn to take action and shift to a positive mindset. Camp runs from June 2-27. girlsmentorship.com Bricks Studio (4550 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) is offering dance camps for kids ages 3 to 10. Each camp features dancing, crafts, snacks, and social time. For younger children aged 3 to 6, the Moana Dance Camp takes place on June 4 and 18, while the Inside Out Dance Camp is on June 11. Kids aged 7 to 10 can join the Totally Wicked Dance Camp on June 4 and 18, or the Swifty Eras Dance Camp on June 11. All camps run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. bricksstudio.com Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is hosting the second annual “The Cool Frontier,” a summer event series offering exhibits, live artist demonstrations, and classic Western films. Highlights include the “Women of the Southwest” exhibit, rare Hopi pottery, John Clymer paintings, and the “Artist Tuesdays” live painting sessions. A buy one, get one free admission deal runs through September 30, 2025. westernspirit.org Arizona Science Center’s (600 E. Washington St., Phoenix) latest exhibit, The Power of Poison , is brought to life with help from the American Museum of Natural History. Attendees can learn about plants and animals that use poison for defense and survival or how studying poison’s effects on human cells can help scientists figure out how to protect, repair and heal our bodies. Surprises await! 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7 JUNE 2025    A Taco and Street Art Adventure 2 p.m. starting at 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. Spirit of Arizona Tours welcomes residents and visitors on a journey through the city’s most colorful neighborhoods while also delighting in delicious tacos. Guests will learn about various murals and their artists, plus a bit of Phoenix’s history and of course, a spotlight on pollo, carne and al pastor tacos. Tickets art $70 for adults, $50 for kids. spiritofarizonatours.com Sip & Shop 9 a.m. at Williams Sonoma, 2502 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Those in the market for new kitchen supplies can make a day out of shopping with Williams Sonoma. On June 7, head to the store to enjoy coffee (made from the store’s coffee bar machines) and a pastry while getting personalized help from an associate. Coffee, snacks and shopping? The perfect Saturday! reddevelopment.com  Juneteenth Festival 6-9 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. This year’s theme is “Reclaiming the Past, Remembering Black Voices, Reshaping the Future.” The evening will be a blend of culture, entertainment and family-friendly fun. Kids can enjoy interactive games and activities, while adults can browse a vendor market, live music, performances, food and more. Admission is free with Community Day reservation. dbg.org  Full Moon Meditation 7:30 p.m. at the Japanese Friendship Garden, 1125 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix. Instructor Jude Luth of Biophilia will lead guests on a guided moon meditation in the peacefulness of the Japanese Friendship Garden while chimes and ocean drums play in the background. If you’re in need of a calm space to take a beat, this is the perfect spot for it. Don’t forget your water and a yoga mat or blanket. Tickets are $50 per person. japanesefriendshipgarden.org   Summer Wine Series 5:30 p.m. at Phoenix City Grille, 5816 N. 16th St. PCG is launching its Summer Wine Series with a Wine 101 course on Friday the 13th. This event caters to beginners looking to learn wine basics and seasoned enthusiasts interested in advanced tasting techniques. The event includes a bottle of wine to take home and the series continues throughout September. Tickets start at $40 per person. phoenixcitygrille.com   Juneteenth Block Party 7 p.m. at Centerpoint Plaza, 660 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. There’s so much to do at this year’s celebration, it might be hard to decide where to start. Live DJs will have the tunes going and Urban Poet will deliver spoken word performances; there will be dance lessons and dance battles, food trucks, drinks, a cigar lounge, photo ops, interactive art, activities for kids, and the semifinal round of the Downtown Tempe Barber Battle. This event is free. downtowntempe.com You Should Be Dancing 1 p.m. at the Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. If the title of this event wasn’t enough of a hint, we’re here to explain: this show is all about the music of the Bee Gees. Guests will go back in time and may hear hits like Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever, More than a Woman, and – of course – You Should Be Dancing. This is an 18+ event. Tickets start at $40. bayareabeegees.com   Sad Songwriter Funeral Performance 5 p.m. at The Womack, 5749 N. 7th St., Phoenix. Don’t let the name of the event fool you – although, this is a concert with sad songs. Attendees will find an opening ceremony, drink specials and performances from local talent like Marcus Rushmore, Ellie Fern, Izzy Mahoubi, Luigi Leone and more. There’s a ‘funeral dress code’ so wear your best black outfit. Cover charge is $5 and this event is 21 and up. thewomack.us  Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson 7:30 p.m. at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Modern-day adventure awaits with this iconic detective duo. American divorcee Dr. Joan Watson moves in with the carefree Shirley Holmes, only to find themselves entangled in a series of mysteries, all related to a supervillain who remains one step ahead of them. Tickets start at $33. atc.org Juneteenth Festival at the DBG. You Should Be Dancing at the Marquee Theatre. tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tino Ferrulli GOING ONCE... GOING TWICE... Our exclusive Loaner Car Sale is on! Take advantage of incredible pricing on nearly new Mercedes-Benz vehicles — low miles, high style, and serious savings. These hand-picked vehicles are showroom fresh and priced to move fast. Don’t miss your chance to drive the luxury you deserve at a price you didn’t expect. Hurry in before they’re SOLD! 2024 GLB 250