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JULY
Too hot to go outside in the Desert? Head to Northern Arizona to cool down. Book your LGBT friendly accommodations today.
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 July 4th Firecracker Express
July 4th
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N Broadway
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
800-582-7245
www.VerdeCanyonRR.com
Verde Canyon Railroad will celebrate Independence Day with their annual Firecracker Express which begins with a traditional all-American barbecue and patriotic music in the depot’s shaded courtyard.
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 Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk
Main Street and Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ
480-421-1004
www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com
It’s summertime’s annual cool down in the Scottsdale Arts District. ArtWalkers can “chill out” as they “ArtWalk the Line” along Main Street and Marshall Way where dozens of fine art galleries will be busy with artist demonstrations, exhibit openings and special receptions.
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 Arizona Highland Celtic Festival
Foxglenn Park
4200 East Butler Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
www.NACHS.info
A festival celebrating all things Celtic; including Celtic entertainment, traditional food and merchandise vendors, competitions in Highland dance, bagpiping, athletics, tug-o’-war; historical reenactment and demonstrations, Celtic clans and societies, genealogy, educational workshops, plants and geology of the Celtic regions, and a fun and festive children’s area including our signature oatmeal toss.
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AUGUST
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SEPTEMBER
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 Bartlett Lake Bash
3rd weekend of May and September
Bartlett Lake
Scottsdale, AZ 85263
www.BartlettLakeBash.com
A fabulous camp-out; Bartlett Lake Bash was started many years ago by gay men and women who want to meet at the Lake and have a fun time!
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 Desperado LGBT Film Festival
Center for the Performing Arts
Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
info@desperadofilmfestival.com
www.DesperadoFilmFestival.com
We invite you to drop by for the films, talk movies for hours, or find a comfy seat and just soak up the atmosphere. There are special events such as music, vendor tables, and our LGBT art gallery.
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West Side Story
9/5/2018-10/14/2018
7:30 PM
Phoenix Theatre
100 E McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-2151
www.PhoenixTheatre.com/WSS
When Tony falls for Maria, their respective gangs get ready for war.
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Celebrate the Art of Recovery Expo (CARE)
September 22, 2018
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Phoenix Convention Center, Hall G, South Building
www.CelebrateTheArtofRecovery.org
Features inspirational speakers, a movie screening and almost 100 exhibitors
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4th Annual Commit Campaign Fashion Show
September 29th, 2018
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Chapman BMW Chandler
7455 West Orchid Lane
Chandler, AZ 85226
Website / Tickets
A Fashion Show and share the message of the Commit Campaign -breaking the stigma around suicide
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OCTOBER
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 ASU’s Autism/Asperger’s Research Program 10th Annual Zoowalk
Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-273-1341
www.ZooWalk.org
Come out and participate in the annual Zoowalk for Autism Research held at the Phoenix Zoo to raise funds for ASU’s Autism/Asperger’s Research Program. The walk starts at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium parking lot, the walk ends at the Zoo.
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 AIDSWALK Tucson
aidswalktucson.saaf.org
A fundraiser for the care services, prevention programs, and LGBTQ initiatives of the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation.
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 Halloween Adventures in Jerome
www.SedonaVerdeValley.org
One of the most haunted towns in Arizona. Go to Northern Arizona Accommodations now to book your rooms for all the fun.
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Fun Home
10/10/2018-12/02/2018
8:00 PM
Phoenix Theatre
100 E McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-2151
www.PhoenixTheatre.com/FunHome
Fun Home is Alison Bechdel’s coming-of-age journey of self-discovery.
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West Side Story
9/5/2018-10/14/2018
7:30 PM
Phoenix Theatre
100 E McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-2151
www.PhoenixTheatre.com/WSS
When Tony falls for Maria, their respective gangs get ready for war.
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 Rainbows Festival
Heritage Square Park
113 N 6th St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-277-7433
www.PhoenixPride.org
An urban street fair celebrating diversity in downtown Phoenix. FREE ADMISSION.
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NOVEMBER
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 Elf: The Musical
November 14th –
December 30th, 2018
7:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Phoenix Theatre
1825 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-2151
www.PhoenixTheatre.com/elf
Get your sparklejollytwinklejingle on with Buddy the elf!
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 Sparkle Glitter GLSEN
November 15th, 2018
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
www.sparkleglitterglsen.com
GLSEN Phoenix’s annual cocktail fundraiser & awards ceremony.
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 Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day Remembrance
The Transgender Day of Remembrance is recognized annually each November 20. It is a day to memorialize fallen members of the trans* community who have been killed as a result of transphobia and hate.
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 Las Noches De Las Luminarias at The Desert Botanical Gardens
www.DBG.org
A unique southwestern holiday tradition in Phoenix.
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Fun Home
10/10/2018-12/02/2018
8:00 PM
Phoenix Theatre
100 E McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-2151
www.PhoenixTheatre.com/FunHome
Fun Home is Alison Bechdel’s coming-of-age journey of self-discovery.
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DECEMBER
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Fun Home
10/10/2018-12/02/2018
8:00 PM
Phoenix Theatre
100 E McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-2151
www.PhoenixTheatre.com/FunHome
Fun Home is Alison Bechdel’s coming-of-age journey of self-discovery.
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 Festival of Trees
December 1st, 2018
VIP Reception: 6:00-7:00 PM
Event: 7:00-10:00 PM
Ballet Arizona
2835 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
www.FestivalOfTreesPhoenix.org
Festival of Trees has become the Valley’s premiere kick-off for the holiday season, featuring opportunities to win holiday trees, wreaths and menorahs exquisitely decorated and delivered to your door.
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 Elf: The Musical
November 14th –
December 30th, 2018
7:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Phoenix Theatre
1825 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-2151
www.PhoenixTheatre.com/elf
Get your sparklejollytwinklejingle on with Buddy the elf!
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 Annual Boat Parade of Lights @ London Bridge
www.LBYBoatParadeOfLights.com
Enjoy the spirit of Christmas and experience a Winter Wonderland as gaily decorated vessels cruise under the historic London Bridge on the shimmering waters of Lake Havasu! Lake Havasu City’s Boat Parade of Lights has been repeatedly selected as one of the top 100 events in the U.S. by the American Bus Association.
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 Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
3400 Zoo Court
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-791-3204
www.TucsonZoo.org
Santa, lights and wild animals at Tucson’s Zoo.
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 Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair
Tucson, AZ
www.FourthAvenue.org
A Tucson staple for over 40 years.
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Tempe Spring Festival Of The Arts
