Phoenix things to do: July 16 – 18

FRIDAY

Sing-a-long with Grease @ AMC Esplanade
Tell me more, tell me more…
I’ll tell you…it’s Grease. You sing. It’s fun.

AMC Esplanade
2515 E Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
7:00 p.m. &  9:45 p.m.

SATURDAY

Scottsdale Twilight Town Trek in Old Town Scottsdale
It’s the Scottsdale version of The Amazing Race. 2 members per team, 11 clues, 10 destinations, challenges and more.

The Blue Moose
7373 Scottsdale Mall
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Registration/check-in at 6 p.m.
Race from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
$90 per team

SUNDAY

50% off vintage @ Blueberry Deluxe
For the remainder of July, get 50% off all vintage at Blueberry Deluxe: dresses, jewelry, belts, shoes and more.

Blueberry Deluxe
702 Montecito Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

CRACKING GOOD SALES

• 21% off summer deals @ Forever21 through 7/18
• Take an extra 15% off sale items @ Lulu’s with coupon code SUMMER
• Find items under $100, $50 or $30 at Need Supply Company.

CRACKING GOOD THINGS OF THE WEEK

Boy finds his own E.T.

Boy Finds Own Real-Life E.T.

Phoenix things to do: June 4 – 6

FRIDAY

Shooze Booze Schmooze @ Blueberry Deluxe Boutique
Enjoy wining, dancing, shopping and 50% off all shoes.

Blueberry Deluxe Boutique
702 Montecito Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
6-10 p.m.

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Dogfish Head Beer and Cheese Tasting @ Morton’s
Morton’s in Phoenix will host a special happy hour pairing Dogfish Head beers with fine cheese from around the world along with a selection of Morton’s appetizers (like Tuna Tartare Canapes and Petite Filet Mignon Sandwiches). Five dollars from each ticket sold will go to the Make a Wish Foundation.

Morton’s The Steakhouse
The Shops at the Esplanade
2501 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-9577
$45 per person (includes tax and tip)

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First Friday @ Downtown Phoenix
It’s First Friday and the downtown galleries and art spaces are open! Brave parking and join the throngs of people who mill about downtown looking at street vendors, art spaces, etc.

SATURDAY

Breakfast @ Essence Bakery
The special this Saturday is Biscuits and Gravy: homemade buttermilk biscuits served with their special sausage-mushroom gravy and fried eggs., $8.95.

Essence Bakery
825 W. University Dr.
Tempe, Arizona
(480) 966-2745
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Vegetable Garden Design for the Desert, Part 1 of 4 @ ASU Downtown
Join Chris Byers for four consecutive Saturdays to learn about vegetable gardening specifically for desert climates.

ASU Downtown Phx campus; UCENT Building
411 N. Central Ave., Phoenix AZ 85004
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Requested Donation: $10 each class

SUNDAY

Abba Fab @ Skye
I love ABBA.  Why wouldn’t I? I’m a fun gal who likes dancing, crazy outfits and absurd hair. Most of these things will be represented at this ABBA tribute band. Just try and tell me you don’t think it’d be fun.

Skye
16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr.
Peoria AZ, 85382
Tickets $10-20

CRACKING GOOD THINGS OF THE WEEK

Mr. Wind
I saw this sweet video on the Cup of Jo blog. It makes me happy.

Phoenix things to do: April 2 – 4

I’m sitting in a hotel in San Antonio at the moment ( where one of the NCAA teams is whooping it up) but that doesn’t mean I’m not thinking of things to do in Phoenix this weekend.

FRIDAY

Modern Phoenix Week Kickoff @ Phoenix Metro Retro

Phoenix Metro Retro
708 W. Hazelwood
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m

Pinup Fashion Show @ Blueberry Deluxe Boutique
Stop into this new shop on 7th Ave. in the Melrose District and view their line of vintage swimwear…plus a whole bunch of other cute stuff.

Blueberry Deluxe Boutique
702 Montecito Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
7:30 p.m.

1/2-priced beers @ The Vig
Enjoy the nice weather and some amazing mid-century architecture in the new  Vig’s enclosed patio . Their menu is more extensive than the old Vig, and beers are 1/2 priced.

The Vig
6015 N. 16th5014 Street
Phoenix, AZ 8

Easter Events

I’m hoping my husband hides eggs for me. Here’s a host of other ideas for backup.