‘Gilligan’s Island: The Musical’
TO JULY 11
The musical brings back all the well-known characters: Gilligan (Stephen Hohendorf), the Skipper (Dave Seaburg), Mr. Thurston Howell III (Darren Friedman) Mrs. “Lovey” Howell (Cynthia Elek), Ginger (Lynzee Foreman), The Professor (Tim Shawver) and Mary Ann (Liz Fallon).
Arizona Broadway Theatre, The Encore Room, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, azbroadway.org, various times, $42.99 to $99.99
‘Daddy Long Legs’
TO JULY 18
A heartwarming Cinderella story about a witty young woman and her mysterious benefactor, this award-winning off-Broadway hit musical offers gorgeous, soaring melodies. It follows Jerusha Abbott, who has grown up in an orphanage but is sent to college by a mysterious benefactor so she may learn to be a writer. The benefactor requires just one thing — that she write to him monthly, even though he will not respond. Her letters to him paint a moving portrait of the development of her mind and spirit, and she emerges as a fiercely independent, intelligent woman, who is destined to find love where she least expects it.
The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.254.2151, phoenixtheatre.com, various times, tickets start at $44
Phoenix Frida Fest: Expressiones por Frida
JULY 2
Explore artwork inspired by Frida Kahlo’s life, live readings from her diaries, and listen to rare facts about her during Frida Fest. The gallery will be open to local First Friday visitors from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Mucho Más Art Studio, 1736A E. McDowell Road, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free
Kids Camp
JULY 5
Future artists between the ages of 7 to 12 can create works of art throughout the week at Painting with a Twist this summer. Artists will paint a self-portrait and two paintings a day, tying the week up with an art show Friday evening.
Painting with a Twist, 219 E. Baseline Road, Suite H3, Tempe, 602.758.7928, paintingwithatwist.com, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $250 per person
Phoenix Poetry Slam
JULY 7
Watch live performances of slam poetry from community members. The poets will be judged by five random members from the audience.
Lawn Gnome Publishing, 912 N. Fifth Street, Phoenix, lawngnomepublishing.com, 7 to 9 p.m., $7 to $12
‘Little Shop of Horrors’
JULY 16 TO AUGUST 8
The Arizona Broadway Theatre is bringing “Little Shop of Horrors” to its stage. The campy, horror, comedy musical has been entertaining fans since it premiered off-Broadway in 1982. Now, the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman hit is coming to Peoria.
Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, azbroadway.org, various times, check website for pricing
Make it! With PHXART and Pachanga Press
JULY 17
Join the Phoenix Art Museum and Pachanga Press’ virtual workshop series this summer. Make a two-toned print inspired by the qilin, a mythical creature with hooves, scales and a horn. All sessions will be presented in English and Spanish.
Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.257.1880, phxart.org, 2 p.m., $8
Feng Shui Makeup
JULY 17
Discover your element and what makeup colors will connect mind, body and spirit. Learn how to bring positive energy to each area of your life.
Scottsdale Staybridge Hotel/Talking Stick, 9141 E. Hummingbird Lane, Scottsdale, californiamakeupacademy.com, 2 to 4 p.m., $84
‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’
JULY 21 TO AUGUST 22
L.M. and Jim run a filling station down Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country. Across the way is a diner operated by Rhetta and Prudie. You wouldn’t guess it, but these diamonds in the rough can deliver a toe-tapping evening of country-western songs on guitar, piano, bass and even a kitchen utensil or two, including lively foot-stompers like “Farmer Tan” and “The Night Dolly Parton Was Almost Mine!”
The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.254.2151, phoenixtheatre.com, various times, tickets start at $44
‘Footloose’
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 8
The musical, created in 1998, was based on the 1984 film in which a small, conservative community has banned dancing after four teens were killed in a drunken driving accident following a night of dancing. Ren, an outsider who transfers to the town’s high school after he and his mother have to move out of Chicago, starts to shake things up.
Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W. Whispering Wind Drive, Suite 9, Phoenix, starlightcommunitytheater.com, various times, tickets start at $15
The Pancakes & Booze Art Show
JULY 24
Experience Phoenix’s Underground Pop-Up Art Show at The Duce. Eat free all-you-can-eat pancakes while listening to live audio performances from local artists and examining art.
The Duce, 525 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, pancakesandbooze.com, 8 p.m., $15
