“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”

Starlight Community Theater 1611 W. Whispering Wind Dr., Suite 9, Phoenix, AZ

Christopher, 15, has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

“The Frog Prince”

Mesa Arts Center One East Main St., Mesa, AZ

Marion may still be a maid, but she is her own hero. When she learns of a nefarious scheme, Marion escapes to Sherwood Forest where she meets the one and only Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. However, their reputation doesn’t quite meet reality and Marion must help lead them against the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John – saving England and into a legend!

“THE GLASS MENAGERIE”

Herberger Theater Center - Stage Est 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ

Amanda lives in an illusion of recapturing her faded Southern Belle glory. Her daughter Laura lives in a fantasy world of delicate glass figurines, and her son Tom dreams poetically of a world beyond the back stoop. When Tom brings home a gentleman caller to meet his sister, their lives are upturned. “The Glass Menagerie” weaves these lives into a heart-stopping dance of hopes pursued and dreams betrayed.

Free Movie Night “Sonic the Hedgehog 2”

Sunnyslope Park 9180 N. 71st Ave., Peoria, Arizona

Enjoy live music, free, food, and other family entertainment while enjoying an outdoor presentation of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” during the city of Peoria’s ParkFest event, designed to connect neighbors.

Ballet Arizona Presents “The Rite of Spring”

Desert Botanical Gaden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ

Surrounded by the matchless Desert Botanical Garden landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, join Ballet Arizona for a world premiere performance that promises to capture the beauty and complexity of dance in an artistic performance that is uniquely Arizonan at An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden.

Gazillion Bubble Show

Desert Diamond Arena 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, Arizona

Featuring bubble-blowing wizardry, mind-bending magic tricks and spectacular laser and lighting effects, The Gazillion Bubble Show is a unique blend of bubble artistry and high-energy audience interaction.

“The Wizard of Oz”

Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, AZ

Embark on a magical journey with Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion as they follow the Yellow Brick Road and venture Over the Rainbow to the Emerald City. Help them fulfill their heart's desires and return Dorothy to Kansas. Inspired by the 1939 film with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, experience the enchanting world of Oz at Arizona Broadway Theatre, a professional dinner theatre in the West Valley known for its top-notch musical productions.

“Jurassic World” Live Tour

Footprint Center 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ

“Jurassic World” Live Tour, an exhilarating and unpredictable live, family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of “Jurassic World” to generations of fans, will be roaring into Phoenix for the first time ever this summer playing the Footprint Center for six action-packed performances. With unrivaled arena production quality, “Jurassic World” comes to life against a backdrop of captivating scenery where dinosaurs from the iconic franchise, including fan-favorite Velociraptor Blue and a Tyrannosaurus rex more than 40 feet in length, take center stage. The production features more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, with scale, speed, and ferocity, operated by animatronics and performers.

STORY TIME FEATURING PUPPETEERS & PUPPETS FROM “THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR”

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, Arizona

Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle's timeless classic children’s book. Join cast members and the beloved caterpillar and butterfly puppets from the critically acclaimed stage production of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” playing at The Madison Center for the Arts in Phoenix August 26 through October 8, as they make a special stop at Butterfly Wonderland for this unique Story Time performance! Suitable for guests of all ages, don’t miss this one-time appearance followed by photo opportunities for children with the caterpillar and butterfly!

BABY BEAR GOES TO SCHOOL

Great Arizona Puppet Theater 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, AZ

Baby Bear is excited about his very first day of school in this cute, charming, musical show told in simple English. Great for preschool up to second grade and for anyone learning English as a second language.