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Things To Do: July 17-24
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7/17 WEDNESDAY
Open Mic
PARTICIPATE: Come try your hand: Acoustically Speaking hosts Open Mic Night 6-8 p.m. at CheezHeads, 20283 N. Lake Pleasant Road, Suite 110, Peoria. Call 623-566-6770.
Library
WILDLIFE: Education for all ages: A look at desert wildlife goes 2-3 p.m. at the Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., Glendale. The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park visit to showcase some Arizona critters, including a rock squirrel, striped skunk, bull snake and more for kids of all ages to see these animals up close. Call 623-930-3437.
Karaoke
STAGE: Audience participation: Every Wednesday 8-11 p.m. at Rumors Sports Bar, 16846 W. Bell Road, Suite 100, Surprise. Call 623-584-8250.
Trivia
GAME: Get a team together: Team Trivia starts 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub, 16811 Litchfield Road, No. 104, Surprise. Call 623-214-1004.
GAME: Bring a team to play: Trivia with Chris starts 6:30 p.m. at The Speakeasy, 10745 Grand Ave., Sun City. Call 623-977-0662.
Live Music
ROCK N ROLL: Familiar tunes coming: The Cover-Ups perform 7 p.m. at Sundial Auditorium, 14801 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Free for RCSC cardholders and escorted guests only. Call 623-876-3048.
Movie
FLICKS: Movies every Wednesday: Free for RCSC cardholders and their escorted guests every Wednesday at 2 and 7 p.m. at Marinette Recreation Center, 9860 W. Union Hills Drive, Sun City. All movie locations now have FM transmission. Bring a device and tune to 99.1 FM. Always free popcorn.
7/18 THURSDAY
Live Music
STAGE: Thursday music series: The Big Blue performs 6 p.m. at Lucidi Distilling Co. - Fire Station No. 1, 8307 W. Washington St., Peoria. Call 623-299-8779.
SERIES: Under the stars: The 53rd Annual Glendale Summer Band Concert Series continues 8 p.m. at E. Lowell Rogers Amphitheatre, 5850 W. Glendale Ave., in Historic Downtown Glendale. Free admission. Call 623-930-2299.
WESTGATE: Rick Smith performs 7 p.m. at Fountain Park inside Westgate’s Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. Call 623-385-7502.
TUNES: Rock, country: Western Fusion starts 6 p.m. at The Brookside II Sports Bar and Grille, 15170 W. Bell Road, Suite 115, Surprise. Call 623-556-1000.
TUNES: Music and dinner: John Hodgson performs 5:30 p.m. at I & J Fountain Restaurant, 12221 W. Bell Road, Surprise. Call 623-583-1222.
TUNES: Bar atmosphere: Kyle Phelan performs 7 p.m. at The Wigwam Bar inside The Wigwam Resort, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Call 623-935-9040.
Live Comedy
LAUGHS: Cooper makes Glendale stop: Alycia Cooper opens her weekend with 7 p.m. set at Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite E-206, Glendale. She also has 7 & 9:30 p.m. shows Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. Admission $19. Visit stircrazycomedyclub.com .
Karaoke
STAGE: Audience participation: Join the fun 9:30 p.m. every Thursday at Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub, 16811 Litchfield Road, No. 104, Surprise. Call 623-214-1004.
Open Mic
STAGE: Got what it takes?: Try your hand 9 p.m.-midnight every Thursday hosted by Chris Yak at Fuzzy’s Southwest Sports Grill, 18795 N. Reems Road, Suite 109, Surprise. Call 623-556-0664.
Movie
SCREEN: Thursday night movies: “The Fugitive” shows 7 p.m. at the Stardust Theatre, 14401 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. Recommended donation of $2 per person Hearing-assisted devices available for use. No food or drink in the theater. Call 623-544-6130.
7/19 FRIDAY
Theatre
CLASSIC: Off to see the Wizard: “The Wizard Of Oz” shows 7 p.m. at Gyder Theater inside Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria. The production runs through July 28. Visit theaterworks.org or call 623-815-7930.
CURTAIN: Break legs in Surprise: Stage Left Productions presents “God’s Favorite” 7 p.m. at 11340 W. Bell Road, Suite 105A, Surprise. Shows continue 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20; and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Tickets $25. Email admin@stageleftaz.com or call 623-463-7147.
TRIBUTE: A night with classics: “My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra” shows 7:30 p.m. at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, and plays through Sunday, July 21. Call 623-776-8400.
STAGE: The curtain rises: “The King & I” shows 6:30 p.m. at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg (on the campus of Wickenburg High School). Email info@dewpac.org or call 928-684-6624.
Game Night
EVENT: Get a team together: A “Family Feud”-style game is available for fun 6-8 p.m. at CheezHeads, 20283 N. Lake Pleasant Road, Suite 110, Peoria. Call 623-566-6770.
Live Music
WESTGATE: Alternative, pop, punk: Tracing Faces performs 7 p.m. at Fountain Park inside Westgate’s Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. Call 623-385-7502.
TUNES: Rock, country: Western Fusion starts 9 p.m. at The Brookside II Sports Bar and Grille, 15170 W. Bell Road, Suite 115, Surprise. Call 623-556-1000.
TUNES: Music and dinner: The Couple Next Door performs 5:30 p.m. at I & J Fountain Restaurant, 12221 W. Bell Road, Surprise. Call 623-583-1222.
Coffee
MEET: Relax and converse: Coffee and Cosmic Conversation takes place 10-11:30 a.m. at The Place of Spiritual Wisdom, 12630 N. 103rd Ave., Suite 244, Sun City. Call 623-583-1330.
Bingo
SOCIAL: Fill out those cards: Friday night PORA Bingo is open to the public and provides funds for many local charities at 6:15 p.m. at the R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. Doors open at 3. Cost for 15 games is $10.
Sports
BASEBALL: Rookie league summer play: Arizona League play pits the Reds against the White Sox and on another field the Indians Blue against the Dodgers 2. First pitch for both is 6 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear.
7/20 SATURDAY
Library
GARDENING: Learn the basics: Ask a Master Gardener Clinic goes 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Ave. All ages welcome. Free admission. Call 623-773-8650.
Market
FARMERS MARKET: Fresh goodies available: The Peoria Farmers Market, hosted by Momma’s Organic Market, is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 9744 W. Northern Ave. Email mommasorganicmarket@gmail.com .
Live Music
WESTGATE: Classic rock, variety: Henry Thompson & SWELL perform 7 p.m. at Fountain Park inside Westgate’s Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. Call 623-385-7502.
TUNES: Head to the Marina: Audio Freak performs 5 p.m. at Scorpion Bay Marina, 10970 Peninsula Blvd., Morristown. Visit scorpionbayaz.com .
TUNES: Jam band greatness: The CheekTones perform 8:30 p.m. at Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub, 16811 Litchfield Road, No. 104, Surprise. Call 623-214-1004.
TUNES: Music and dinner: Bret Kaiser performs as Elvis 5:30 p.m. at I & J Fountain Restaurant, 12221 W. Bell Road, Surprise. Call 623-583-1222.
TUNES: Saturday night on stage: Class Act performs 7 p.m. at The Speakeasy, 10745 Grand Ave., Sun City. Call 623-977-0662.
Library
WORKSHOP: Songwriting lessons: A Songs in Progress Workshop is open for teens and adults to meet one-on-one with Arizona Songwriters Association members for feedback on songs 1-4 p.m. at the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St. Cost is free. Call 623-930-3573.
Movie
DOUBLE FEATURE: Beat the heat indoors: Free for RCSC cardholders and their escorted guests every Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. at Mountain View Recreation Center, 9749 N. 107th Ave., Sun City. All movie locations now have FM transmission. Bring a device and tune to 99.1 FM. Always free popcorn. Call 623-876-3042.
Theatre
STAGE: Live on stage: Ghostlight Theatre, 13541 W. Camino Del Sol, presents a live stage reading of “The Price Of Destiny” with two shows, 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets $10, and includes Q&A with the audience afterward.Call 623-252-5127 or email admin@ghostlightaz.com .
Dancing
SOCIAL: Saturday night dance: The Hillcrest Dance & Social Club presents dancing 6:15-9:30 p.m. every Saturday at the R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. Cost is $4 for members, $6 for non-members. Call 623-302-0249.
Meditation
HEALTH: Meet to meditate weekly: A Weekly Insight Meditation Group meets every Saturday 2 p.m. at Unity Church of Surprise, 14495 W. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. Call 623-521-2242.
Theatre
PUPPETS: Fun for all ages: Arizona Puppet Theatre presents “The Monkey and the Pirate” puppet show 11 a.m. Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. A monkey, a pirate and a valuable banana treasure all add up to plenty of fun in this rollicking and rambunctious original show. Registration required. For preschoolers, school age, and tweens. Call 602-652-3000.
7/21 SUNDAY
Library
CRAFTS: Needlecrafters unite: Knitting and Crocheting Hangout goes 2-4 p.m. at the Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Ave., Peoria. Beginning to advanced needlecrafters are welcome. Must be 16 years or older. Call 623-773-8650.
Live Comedy
LAUGHS: Crowded stage: Stand-Up Class Showcase starts 7 p.m. at Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite E-206, Glendale. Admission $10. Visit stircrazycomedyclub.com .
Karaoke
STAGE: Audience participation: Take the mic 8:30 p.m. every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday at The Brookside II Sports Bar and Grille, 15170 W. Bell Road, Suite 115, Surprise. Call 623-556-1000.
BASEBALL: Rookie league summer play: Arizona League play pits the Reds against the A’s Green and on another field the Indians Blue against the Padres 1. First pitch for both is 6 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear.
7/22 MONDAY
Library
EDUCATION: Learn hiking dos and don’ts: Hiking 101 with Glendale Parks & Recreation starts 6:30 p.m. at Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., Glendale. The Glendale recreation staff brings information on the city’s parks and trails system, including how the trails are rated, from beginner to expert, and hiking basics. Contact Natalie Menges at nmenges@glendaleaz.com or 623-930-3438.
Trivia
BAR: Get your team together: Team Trivia starts 6:30 p.m. every Monday at The Brookside II Sports Bar and Grille, 15170 W. Bell Road, Suite 115, Surprise. Call 623-556-1000.
Karaoke
STAGE: Try your hand: Join the fun with Sandie starts 6 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday at I & J Fountain Restaurant, 12221 W. Bell Road, Surprise. Call 623-583-1222.
7/23 TUESDAY
Teens
OPEN MIC:The stage is available: Teen Open Mic Night starts 6:30 p.m. at McMillin Theater inside Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria. Visit theaterworks.org or call 623-815-7930.
Trivia
GAME: Get a team together to compete: DJ Trivia goes 7-8:30 p.m. at Lakeside Bar & Grill, 9980 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria. Call 623-566-1470.
Live Music
TUNES: Singer-songwriter: Blaine Long performs 5 p.m. at Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub, 16811 Litchfield Road, No. 104, Surprise. Call 623-214-1004.
Karaoke
YOUR TURN: Take control of the mic: Cowboy Ken is the host at 6:30 p.m. at The Speakeasy, 10745 Grand Ave., Sun City. Call 623-977-0662.
7/24 WEDNESDAY
Open Mic
PARTICIPATE: Come try your hand: Acoustically Speaking hosts Open Mic Night 6-8 p.m. at CheezHeads, 20283 N. Lake Pleasant Road, Suite 110, Peoria. Call 623-566-6770.
Library
BOOK CLUB: Come and discuss titles: Readers Roundtable is a reading recommendations book group 1-2 p.m. at Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale. Bring a book or two to recommend to other readers at this informal discussion group, where participants take turns talking fiction, non-fiction, classics, best-sellers, old favorites, and recent reads. Contact Sarah at sherlache@glendaleaz.com or 623-930-3844.
Karaoke
STAGE: Audience participation: Every Wednesday 8-11 p.m. at Rumors Sports Bar, 16846 W. Bell Road, Suite 100, Surprise. Call 623-584-8250.
Trivia
GAME: Get a team together: Team Trivia starts 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub, 16811 Litchfield Road, No. 104, Surprise. Call 623-214-1004.
Movie
FLICKS: Movies every Wednesday: Free for RCSC cardholders and their escorted guests every Wednesday at 2 and 7 p.m. at Marinette Recreation Center, 9860 W. Union Hills Drive, Sun City. All movie locations now have FM transmission. Bring a device and tune to 99.1 FM. Always free popcorn.
Trivia
GAME: Bring a team to play: Trivia with Chris starts 6:30 p.m. at The Speakeasy, 10745 Grand Ave., Sun City. Call 623-977-0662.
