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.