This weekend of July 19 to July 21 is all about food, drinks and creativity. Enjoy a round-up of the best exhibitions, libations and shows the city has to offer.
Friday:
Beer ‘n Bingo at SMoCA
Join local comedian Anwar Newton for a game night SMoCA style with craft beer and Boochcraft Hard Kombucha samples. Tickets cost $15 and competition kicks off at 7 p.m. Bring your game face and get ready to laugh—SMoCA warns this is not your grandmother’s bingo night.
The Lavatory Museum
Experiential exhibits are the latest craze in contemporary art, and Phoenix has no shortage of opportunities to see what all the fuss is about. The Lavatory Museum is comprised of six immersive exhibits and the Pit, the cleanest ball pit on the planet. Visit the Pit at 7 p.m. to experience more than 100,000 balls falling from overhead in the Mega Drop. Pricing varies depending on experience.
Night Lights Tour at Taliesin West
Experience the magic of Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home under the stars—and out of the scorching summer sun. This special evening tour makes the perfect date night activity, and the property’s fire-breathing dragon even makes a guest appearance. General admission costs $45 and reservations are required.
Saturday:
Dog Days of Summer Casting Call
Everyone thinks they have the cutest pooch on the block, but this weekend you have the chance to prove it at a casting call for the AZ Foothills Dog Days of Summer Cutest Dog Contest. Bring your pups of all colors, sizes and breeds to iPic Scottsdale Quarter from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the first round of casting. If your dog has what it takes, he or she will be crowned “Top Dog,” earn a feature in Arizona Foothills Magazine and $500 cash.
Free Poolside Fitness at Lustre Rooftop Bar
Have you fallen off the summer fitness wagon? Hop back on in style at Lustre Rooftop Bar’s complimentary poolside boot camp fitness classes. Participate in yoga, CrossFit and cardio classes beginning at 10 a.m. before taking advantage of a 15 percent discount on drinks by Ketel One and Don Julio at the bar.
Rosé All Day at Mountain Shadows
Learn something new about the perfect summertime wine as the beverage experts at Hearth ’61 walk you through a tasting seminar and history lesson on all things rosé. The seminar will last from 3 to 4 p.m. and costs $30 for non-guests. Reserve your spot online.
Jon Dore at Stand Up Live
Have a gut-busting night watching comedian Jon Dore do what he does best at Stand Up Live. Among his many achievements, Dore has guest-starred in “How I Met Your Mother,” played a lead role in “How to Live With Your Parents” and has a one-hour special on Comedy Central. Showtimes are at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and tickets can be purchased online.
Sunday:
Beats and Brunch at Jobot Coffee & Bar
Spice up your Sunday brunch routine with upbeat music from a DJ at Jobot’s beats and brunch. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the popular Roosevelt Row hangout will offer weekly food and drink specials, as well as plenty of tunes to keep spirits high and stomachs full.
“The Dixie Swim Club” at Desert Stages Theatre
Find out what happens when five old college friends spend the weekend in North Carolina’s Outer Banks free from the stress of husbands, kids and careers in the production of “The Dixie Swim Club.” The show begins at 2 p.m. and tickets cost $28.
“All Art Arizona” at Art Intersection
Support local creativity this weekend by visiting the “All Art Arizona” exhibit at Art Intersection in Gilbert. Now in its eighth year, the free exhibition showcases diverse works by well-known and emerging artists alike. Don’t forget to cast your vote for the Viewer’s Choice award while you’re there.
