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Special Events and Annual Festivals in Phoenix

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Phoenix Event Calendar for August

  • Make it and Take it Wednesdays
    Children ages 8 and older can enjoy some fun and creativity as they use different types of materials to create their unique art projects. Free. Mesa Main Library.
    In 2012: Third Wednesday of the month

  • Maricopa County Home and Garden Show
    Hundreds of exhibitors. Seminars, demonstrations, and displays at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
    In 2011: August 5, 6, 7

  • Miss Black Arizona Scholarship Pageant
    Promotes culture, social status and leadership within the African American community.
    In 2012: August ?

  • Miss Gay Arizona Pageant
    The event honors the art of female impersonation and features the crowning of the Miss Gay Arizona America. Tempe Center for the Arts.
    In 2012: August 5

  • Motorcycles on Main
    The streets of downtown Mesa are closed to all but bikers and people who love motorcycles. Music, food, beer garden. Free admission.
    In 2011: First Friday of the month

  • Movies at the Museum
    Independent and classic cinema and documentaries relating to art, artists, and works on view in the Museum, usually followed by discussion. Free with paid museum admission. First come, first seated. Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix.
    In 2011: Various dates in August

  • Movies in the Ballpark
    Park concessions will be open. No alcohol, glass containers or chairs may be brought into the event. Factory sealed, pre-packaged single serving snack items permitted. One factory sealed plastic water bottle not more than 1 liter in size per person. Free. Goodyear Ballpark.
    In 2011: August 19

  • Payson Rodeo
    An hour or two north of Phoenix you can find event known as "The Oldest Continuous Rodeo."
    In 2012: August 16 - 19

  • Phoenix Mercury WNBA Basketball
    The women of the Phoenix Mercury play professional basketball at the US Airways Center, Phoenix.
    In 2011: Various dates in August

  • Prowl & Play at the Phoenix Zoo
    Guided night hike along the darkened trails of the Zoo and find out what sort of silly antics the "animals" are up to when no one is around. Water fun, train rides, music and games. Phoenix Zoo.
    In 2011: August 13

  • Scottsdale ArtWalk
    Every Thursday evening the Scottsdale Art District invites you to spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art. Free.
    In 2011: Every Thursday evening

  • Summer Cinema Series
    Families are strongly encouraged to attend. No food or drink will be permitted inside the Auditorium. All seating is general admission. $1 per ticket, exact cash only. Movies are G or PG or PG-13.Valley Vista High School Performing Arts Center, Surprise.
    In 2011: August 7

  • Summer Yoga/Concert Series
    Yoga and a concert. Yoga classes for all ages at 6:30 p.m. (bring your own mat) followed by concert. Free. Civic Space Park, Phoenix.
    In 2012: Every Thursday in August

  • Wild & Scenic Film Festival
    Hosted by the Arizona Wilderness Coalition. Tempe Center for the Arts
    In 2011: August 18

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