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Two words: heat advisory. Okay, three: yuck. But despite the searing heat, there are a whole bunch of fun activities this month in the Phoenix area. Check them out (and thanks, as always, to About.com for the listings):
What: Photography, jewelry, crafts, paintings, sculptures and more. Live music.
When: August 28, 6 p.m. 9 p.m.
Where: Mesa Riverview
Arizona Cardinals Football
What: The Arizona Cardinals begin pre-season football games during August.
When: August 22 and 28 at 10 p.m.
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale
What: The Arizona Diamondbacks play professional baseball
When: August 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 28, 29, 30 (see http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=ari for times and details)
Where: Chase Field in downtown Phoenix
What: Join expert birders for a morning bird walk along the Garden trails. Everyone, including first-time birders, is welcome. Wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Bring binoculars if available.
When: Every Monday in August, 7 a.m.
Where: Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
How much: This activity is included in the regular admission fee.
Chandler Center for the Arts' Summer Concert Series
What: Family-friendly, free to the pubic concerts that will are held in the 350-seat Bogle Theatre. Foyer doors will open one hour prior to show-time.
When: August 1, 14, 21, 29
Where: Bogle Theatre
How much: Free. Tickets are not required and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
What: Visit more than 40 artisans set up along the streets in front of the unique shops and cafes of Historic Downtown Chandler.
When: First Wednesday of the month
Where: Historic Downtown Chandler
How much: Free
What: Visit more than 80 downtown Phoenix art galleries, studios and art spaces.
When: First Friday of the month
Where: Downtown Phoenix
How much: Free
What: Nights in the desert are anything but dull. Nighthawks fly, night-blooming flowers open, toads sing and owls watch as you roam the trails of the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, never knowing what will be around each corner. Wear walking shoes, and bring a flashlight.
When: Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix
Where: Every Thursday and Saturday in August at 7 p.m.
How much: Flashlight tours are free with admission, but require reservations. Call 480-941-3510.
Gazpacho Cook-off & Flamenco Juerga
What: Contestants will throw tomatoes into a blender & create the best Gazpacho the Valley has ever tasted. Enter your Gazpacho, have it judged by celebrity judges and win the title of Tomate Grande along with a $50 grand prize. Then enjoy a fun-filled evening of Flamenco dance, guitar and light tapas.
When: August 22
Where: the Studio, Tempe
Glendale Summer Concert Series
What: Summer concert series
When: Every Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 9 pm.
Where: Arrowhead Towne Center Amphitheater in Glendale
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series
What: Family friendly free concerts showcasing some of the Valley’s best musical acts, ranging from authentic Latin beats to 80’s pop. Event features face painting, balloon animals, cotton candy and popcorn. The street will be closed down for these parties and exclusive retail and food discounts will be available from High Street shops and restaurants.
When: August 8, August 15
Where: CityCenter of CityNorth, Phoenix
Maricopa County Home and Garden Show
What: Hundreds of exhibitors. Seminars, demonstrations, and displays.
When: August 7, 8, 9
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium.
What: Independent and classic cinema and documentaries relating to art, artists, and works on view in the Museum, usually followed by discussion.
When: August 9 at 1pm, August 12 at 4pm and 7pm, August 26 at 4pm & 7pm, August 30 at 1pm
Where: Phoenix Art Museum
How much: Free with paid museum admission. First come, first seated.
What: Park concessions will be open. No alcohol, glass containers or chairs may be brought into the event. Factory sealed, pre-packaged single serving snack items permitted. One factory sealed plastic water bottle not more than 1 liter in size per person.
When: August 14
Where: Goodyear Ballpark
How much: Free
What: An hour or two north of Phoenix you can find event known as "The Oldest Continuous Rodeo."
When: August 12-16
Where: Payson
Phoenix Mercury WNBA Basketball
What: The women of the Phoenix Mercury play professional basketball.
When: August 8, 13, 21, 29 (see http://www.wnba.com/mercury/schedule/ for times and details)
Where: US Airways Center
What: Every Thursday evening the Scottsdale Art District invites you to spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art.
When: Every Thursday evening
Where: Scottsdale Art District
How much: Free
Starry Safari at the Phoenix Zoo
What: Select zoo trails will be open as will gift shop and snack bar. Animal encounters, water play activities, carousel rides and more. Bikes and boats available to rent.
When: August 1, 7, 8
Where: Phoenix Zoo
Third Friday Concert in the Park
What: Bring a blanket and listen to local bands perform.
When: August 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
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