Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball
WHEN: Mon., Aug. 2 at 6:40 p.m.
WHERE: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
COST: $8-$150
INFO: (602) 514-8400 or www.azdiamondbacks.com
The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Washington Nationals. Archery
WHEN: Saturdays at 8 a.m., thru Aug. 14
WHERE: Paseo Vista Recreation Area, 3850 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler
COST: $17-$60; Registration required
INFO: (480) 782-2738 or www.chandleraz.gov
Families can learn to shoot a bow and arrow on the archery field. East Valley Home and Garden Show
WHEN: Fri., July 30 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat., July 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: San Tan Village, Loop 202 and San Tan Village Parkway, Gilbert
COST: Free
INFO: (800) 787-2248 or www.eastvalleyhomeandgardenshow.com
Learn the latest in innovative ideas for your home. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
WHEN: Aug. 6 thru Sept. 19, times vary
WHERE: Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria
COST: Prices Vary
INFO: (623) 776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
This hilarious musical comedy says everything you have ever secretly
thought about dating and romance, but were afraid to admit!   “Sip ‘N Dip” Pool Party
WHEN: Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., thru Sept. 4
WHERE: Hilton Phoenix Chandler, 2929 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
COST: $5-$99
INFO: (480) 899-7400 or www.chandlerposse.com
Dip your feet in the water while you sip a cocktail and socialize around the pool. Arizona’s Geology
WHEN: Tues., Aug. 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
COST: $20-$25; Registration required
INFO: (480) 481-8146 or www.dbg.org
Learn about the varied geology of Arizona. Beehive Networking
WHEN: Wed., Aug. 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Fiesta Fountains Conference Center, 1316 S. Longmore, Mesa
COST: $20; Registration required
INFO: (480) 967-7891 or www.tempechamber.org
Meet new people and gain referrals at a business networking event. High Moon Jeep Tours
WHEN: Aug. 22 thru Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Arizona Territorial Adventures, 6501 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale
COST: $70-$80
INFO: (480) 215-0027 or www.arizonaterritorialadventures.com
Go off the beaten trail and experience the Sonoran desert under the summer moon. Miniature Modeling Convention
WHEN: Wed., Aug. 4 thru Sat., Aug. 7, times vary
WHERE: Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St., Phoenix
COST: $5
INFO: (602) 262-6225 or www.ipmsusa2010.org
A four-day national convention that showcases thousands of miniature works of art. Moonwalk
WHEN: Wed., Aug. 25 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
WHERE: City of Chandler Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler
COST: $8-$10
INFO: (480) 782-2890 or www.chandleraz.gov
Enjoy a presentation about the moon. Rock ‘n Ride Night Slide
WHEN: Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Golfland Sunsplash, 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa
COST: $16
INFO: (480) 834-8319 or www.golfland.com/mesa
Visit the water park Thursday nights and get unlimited access to all water slides and see up-and-coming rock bands perform. Cool Summer Buffet
WHEN: Sat., Aug. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sweet Basil Gourmetware and Cooking School, 10749 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 101, Scottsdale
COST: $55; Registration required
INFO: (480) 596-5628 or www.sweetbasilgourmet.com
Learn to make light, delicious summer meals. That Kool Band
WHEN: Wed., Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa
COST: $14-$29
INFO: (480) 325-6700 or www.thatkoolband.com
Phoenix cover band That Kool Band plays the classic songs of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Prickly Pear Cactus Class
WHEN: Sat., Aug. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 U.S. Highway 60, Superior
COST: $3-$7.50
INFO: (520) 689-2811 or www.ag.arizona.edu/bta
Participants learn how to harvest the prickly pear fruit without getting pricked by cactus needles. “American Idol Live!”
WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
COST: $40.50-$70.50
INFO: (602) 379-7800 or www.americanidol.com
The top 10 contestants from Season 9 of “American Idol” come to the Valley. Buddhist Relics Exhibit
WHEN: Aug. 13 thru Aug. 15, times vary
WHERE: Unity Church of Mesa, 2700 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 316-1672 or www.unityofmesa.org
A collection of sacred relics of Buddha are on display. Painting Summer Fruits and Flowers
WHEN: Tues., Aug. 24 thru Thurs., Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Artists’ School, 3720 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale
COST: $350; Registration required
INFO: (480) 990-1422 or www.scottsdaleartschool.org
A three-day workshop focusing on creating an Impressionistic still life.