Community Calendar

Flagstaff Unified School District High Schools presents: Hadestown

HADESTOWN  takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two ancient greek mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.

A deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience, HADESTOWN invites you to imagine how the world could be.

Stop by the NACA Oak Creek Overlook Vista for beautiful & authentic Native American crafts! Our Artisans can also be found at the Grand Canyon Tusayan Museum!

The Overlook Vista is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, depending on the weather. Crafts that can be found at our Artisans' tables include jewelry, ornaments, pottery, sculptures and much more! Check out the Oak Creek Overlook Facebook and Yelp pages for more info and up-to-date hours.

If you have questions or would like general information, please contact Pearl Tsosie at (928) 526-2968 ext.135 or email her at ptsosie@nacainc.org

We invite you to volunteer at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park!

The duplex-style Riordan Mansion remains one of the finest examples of American Arts and Crafts-
style architecture open to the public today. Designed by the architect of the impressive El Tovar Hotel
at the Grand Canyon, Charles Whittlesey, the homes were built in 1904 with indoor plumbing, hot
and cold running water, central heat, and electric lights, reflecting the most modern technology and
design of the time.
Seen by guided tour only, the interiors of the Riordan family homes look essentially as they did in 1904.
The homes showcase original family belongings including fine examples of early Stickley furniture.

Volunteer opportunities available include Front Desk, Interpretive Tours, Grounds and Maintenance services.

Help us preserve history, learn and share the story of Flagstaff.

Contact the Park at 928-779-4395 for more information.

The Flagstaff Folk Festival will take place June 13-14. We are seeking music-loving, smile-wearing, laugh-inducing, easy-going, community-minded folk to fill a variety of essential festival positions in these areas: Musician Hospitality, Sound & Stage, Safety, Set-Up, Workshops, Guest Hospitality, Media, Merch Team, Vendor Hospitality and Tear Down. All shifts are 4 hours or less. You will get a free festival t-shirt and free admission for the remainder of the day when you volunteer. Learn details and sign up through the link below under ticketing.

Join us every first Friday for an in-depth look at everything your library has to offer!

This Friday, we'll take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Downtown Library, including the circulation room, the cataloging department, and the archive! You'll learn about the work that goes into running a library and find out about special materials and resources you can access with your library card!

Registration is required. Please register below. We will meet in the Northwest Corner.

Upcoming Library Friday topics include:

June 5th: Ebook and Audiobook How-To

To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2330. Three days prior notice is requested.

Art + Ideas Experience
May 1-3, 2026
Transforming Flagstaff into an Immersive Art Experience⁠
ARTx is a 3-day Multimedia Art Experience dispersed across Flagstaff in unexpected places, aiming to spark ideas, stimulate conversation, and inspire response.⁠

2026 Keynote Experience:
Guillermo Galindo Transonic Communities

ARTISTS & EXPERIENCES

Niko Bare Alder Sculpture
Bryan Cooperrider Flagstaff Incursion
Caleb Churchill (Belleau + Churchill) Stoop Gallery
Guillermo Galindo Transonic Communities – Register here
Jason Gallegos + MOCAF bloom[in]essence
Neal Galloway Tin Can Conversations
Chris Johnson Pedal-Powered Projections: Animations on the Move
Elias Marshall The Engine of Creativity
Cathy Tompkins Gumball Poet
Jill Sans Ephemeral Bloom: Weathered By Time
Laurie Shapiro We Are All Connected to Each Other Through Nature
Rachel Wilson Wind Dancers
Tim Westerhaus + NAU Choral Studies The Lost Birds: An Extinction Elegy
Essie Windham I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream
Canyon Movement Company Native Flowers Dance for the Flower Moon
Flag Mountain Town Market + The Hive Radiance Community Arts & Music Market
Northern Arizona Book Festival The Bibliotrail
Mountain T’s Mountain T’s Live Screen Printing
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center Nature Tales: Puppets & Pollinators
LOCATIONS

The Arb, Buffalo Park, Coconino Center for the Arts, Heritage Square, Nackard Gallery, Phoenix Ave, Willow Bend & other unexpected Places…

Learn how to make a delicious traditional recipe with a modern, nutritious twist.

Instructor Darrell Yazzie Jr. is a Diné biologist and farmer from the Navajo Nation whose work bridges plant science, Indigenous agriculture, and community-based land stewardship. With nearly a decade of experience in seed revitalization and rangeland restoration, he is dedicated to strengthening food sovereignty and ecological resilience. As part of this work, his Blue Corn Parfait Workshop offers the tools and training to craft a dish steeped in culture that is both refreshing and sustaining.

Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

First Friday | May 1 | 6 - 8:00 PM

AZ Culture Connection at the Historic Ice House Downtown

All ages welcome!

Come create Shadow Boxes inspired by artist Joseph Cornell, and by the Book, Fuzz - what antics can you design for some shadow box animals? This is only one part of the From Wishcycling to Wonder Night at AZ Culture Connections!

Participants can display their art work at the Ice House throughout the month and pick it up at the Big Read Wrap party in May!

Free registration is required, all materials and snacks will be provided!

This season's Flagstaff Big Read is asking us all to take a walk on the wild side with Mary Roach’s book: FUZZ: When Nature Breaks the Law! It is a collection of stories about the many many times that non-human animals and human animals have had to learn how to get along - or are still learning.

You can pick up a free copy of Roach’s book at the Flagstaff Public Library, Cline Library, The Riles Building at NAU, the Murdoch Center, or Culture Connect AZ! Join one of our programs between January and May 2026 to engage with your community while learning more about animals and how we live with them all around the world.

Go to Flagstaff Big Read Coalition to learn more about our free community events, check-out reading lists and at-home activities, or learn more about Fuzz!

Flagstaff Unified School District High Schools presents: Hadestown

HADESTOWN  takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two ancient greek mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.

A deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience, HADESTOWN invites you to imagine how the world could be.

We bring together different culturally rooted, innovative, bubble-bursting, and masterful musicians to share the stage in a unique, community-focused series free, family-friendly, danceable, interactive, and welcoming to all!

Organized by the nonprofit Wild Steps. More info: wildsteps8@gmail.com. www.gowildsteps.org