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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Weekend things to do See Daniel Tiger in Mesa, play with Legos or practice football drills in the Kids Zone at Arizona Cardinals training camp. >> Learn more

Shark Week! Here are four ways to celebrate the ocean predators at metro Phoenix aquariums, starting Sunday. >> Learn more

Disneyland launches new $10/day MaxPass system The California theme park just launched its paid system for speedier access to major attractions, but the free FastPass remains. >> Learn more

My Day at Camp: On the track at Octane Raceway Staff writer Dani Horn puts the pedal to the metal during Summer Engineering Camp at this go-kart venue in Scottsdale. >> Learn more

Read about trailblazing female scientists What if every little girl wanted to be like Millie Dresselhaus? These books inspire careers in science and technology. >> Learn more

RAK Giveaway Here’s a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to “Marvel Universe Live!” coming to Phoenix in September. >> Learn more

Events Soul 2 Soul Tour: Faith Hill & Tim McGraw  Fri. 07/21, 7:30pm Gila River Arena, Glendale Husband-and-wife country music duo, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, are on tour together for the third time. $64.75-$114.75 more info   map Saturday Night Fever The Musical  Fri. 07/21 - Sun. 07/23, times vary Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria Humble paint store clerk by day, stallion dance king by night, Tony Manero lives for Saturday night at the disco. $55+ more info   map         The Importance of Being Earnest  Fri. 07/21 - Sun. 07/23, times vary Desert Stages Theatre, Scottsdale Two young gents have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. $22-$28 more info   map  The Tidy School Year Workshop  Sat. 07/22, 10:30am The Art House, Gilbert Come learn secrets on how to get and stay organized this school year, and receive or customizable chore chart $20 more info   map  KTAR Bunker Golf Radio Summer Swing Charity Golf Tournament  Sat. 07/22, 6am Camelback Golf Club, Scottsdale Play this charity golf tournament at the spectacular Ambient Course at the Camelback Golf Club. $98 more info   map  Summer of Laughs, Comedy Night  Sat. 07/22, 7pm Oasis Community Church, Scottsdale This hilarious comedy show is sure to keep you laughing all the way through. $7-$10 more info   map  Cooking Class  Sat. 07/22, 12pm Carvalho's Brazilian Kitchen, Scottsdale Guests will learn how to prepare Picanha steak and sides, from making the potato salad to slicing and grilling the pineapple. $30 more info   map  Christmas in July - Girls Just Want to Shop  Sat. 07/22, 9am-12pm American Sports Center, Avondale Browse offerings from 30+ vendors, all locally and women owned. more info   map  Butterfly Walk  Sat. 07/22, 8:30am Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, Superior Professor Ron Rutowski points out dozens of beautiful butterflies on his slow-paced guided tour. $5-$12.50 more info   map            July KidsFest & Free Movie Night  Sat. 07/22, 6pm-9:30pm Arrowhead Lexus, Peoria Enjoy games, music, princess stage shows, balloon twister, face painting, cake walk, the movie Beauty and the Beast, and more. more info   map  Robin Mark in Concert  Sun. 07/23, 6:30pm Boulder Mountain Community Church, Mesa Enjoy an evening of music and Irish storytelling by Robin Mark. $15 more info   map                                More To Do           Movies     In Theaters      Rated   Dunkirk      PG-13 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets            PG-13 Girls Trip          R New DVD Releases  Rated    Critics Say Kong: Skull Island  PG-13 Resident Evil: Vendetta      R The Promise  PG-13    Pro Sports ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS           vs Nationals 07/21 @ 6:40pm 07/22 @ 5:10pm 07/23 @ 1:10pm Schedule PHOENIX SOCCER    @ Tulsa Roughnecks  07/22 @ 5:30pm Schedule 2017 SPRINT CUP SERIES   Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400  07/23 @ 11:30am Indianapolis Motor Speedway FOX Sports Schedule GOLF TOUR      Barbasol Championship 07/20-07/23, times vary Opelika, AL The Open Championship 07/20-07/23, times vary Southport, ENG Golf Network Schedule SENIOR GOLF             Schedule Weather     (extended forecast)                      Friday    Partly Cloudy       104º/85º      Saturday    Partly Cloudy       105º/86º       Sunday      Chance of       T-Storms       104º/86º

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Events The Importance of Being Earnest Fri. 07/07 - Sun. 07/09, times vary Desert Stages Theatre, Scottsdale Two young gents have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. Things start to go awry and their deceptions are discovered. $22-$28 more info   map       Summer Floral Fashion Show Fri. 07/07 & Sat. 07/08, 12pm-5pm Gallery Andrea, Scottsdale Custom made wearable art designs inspired by the artwork of mother daughter duo Andrea de Kerpely-Zak, and Andrea Zakzewski. more info   map Arizona Outdoor Sculpture Showcase Fri. 07/07 & Sat. 07/08, 10am-3pm Shemer Art Center & Museum, Phoenix This exhibit features seven contemporary works of sculptural art that transcends the traditional indoor gallery space in favor of the outdoor environment. $7 more info   map Tony Rock Fri. 07/07 - Sun. 07/09, times vary Tempe Improv Tony's Stand-up comedy talents were showcased in the recent revival of "Def Comedy Jam" on HBO, and is one of the hot young talents to come out of New York. $25 more info   map 50's & 60's Rock 'n' Roll Dance Fri. 07/07, 6:30pm Palm Ridge Recreation Center, Sun City West Join DJ Kort Kurdi as he plays all the original artists from the decades that started the rock 'n' roll craze. $6-$8 more info   map Bluegrass Jam Fri. 07/07, 1pm Glendale Public Library - Foothills Branch Bring your acoustic instrument and play bluegrass, country, folk, gospel, and indie. All levels and audience members are welcome. more info   map Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night Sat. 07/08, 4:30pm-7pm Avondale Civic Center Library Speak EZ Poetry welcomes poets, musicians, dancers, comics, and anyone wishing to express themselves through their art. more info   map Family Fun Day Sat. 07/08, 9am-12pm Mesa Riverview Park Celebrate Arizona Families kick-off party with games, face painting, egg tosses, and other awesome games. more info   map Coloring & Cappuccinos Sat. 07/08, 11am Chandler Basha Library Meet new friends, explore adult coloring books, and experiment with Prismacolor pencils while enjoying a Cappuccino. more info   map          Motown with a Message - Eddie Watkins Jr. in Concert Sun. 07/09, 12:30pm West Valley Center for Spiritual Living, Peoria Eddie creates a genre all his own blending funk and spirit. $20 more info   map Federspiel Sun. 07/09, 7pm Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix Enjoy music from Austria, neighboring countries, and beyond with Federspiel. $33.50-$43.50 more info   map                                More To Do

Movies     In Theaters      Rated   Spider-Man: Homecoming      PG-13 Undercover Grandpa      PG-13 A Ghost Story          R New DVD Releases  Rated    Critics Say The Zookeeper's Wife  PG-13 Song To Song     R Drone    NR    Pro Sports ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS           vs Reds 07/07 @ 6:40pm 07/08 @ 7:10pm 07/09 @ 1:10pm Schedule PHOENIX SOCCER    @ Orange County Soccer Club 07/08 @ 5:00pm Schedule ARIZONA RATTLERS       @ Storm 07/08 @ 3:05pm Schedule 2017 SPRINT CUP SERIES   Quaker State 400 07/08 @ 5:30pm Kentucky Speedway FOX Sports Schedule GOLF TOUR      The Greenbrier Classic 07/06-07/09, times vary White Sulphur Springs, WV Golf Network Schedule SENIOR GOLF             Schedule Weather     (extended forecast)                      Friday      Chance of       T-Storms       116º/90º      Saturday      Chance of       T- Storms       112º/92º       Sunday      Chance of       T-Storms       109º/80º                                                                  Free Admission to                   Active Duty Military Families