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First Friday Artwalk & Music

First Friday Artwalk & Music

International Women's Day music festival, free Ready-Set-Go workshops, and Kikori Con is this weekend

Alissa Zorn
March 07, 2025

Good morning Flagstaff! I hope you’re staying cozy.

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

👩‍🎨 First Friday Artwalk
🎶 Viva La Femme Music Fest
🔥 Ready Set Go Workshops

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

Community Sparks

First Friday Highlights

It’s looking like it’ll be a chilly art walk, but this list can help you find the exhibits you don’t want to miss.

Mountain Sports is showing watercolor prints & postcards from Sarah Neal of Pretty Little Wren. 5-8pm
Culture Connection AZ is hosting the opening reception for Disappeared, and interdisciplinary art show in honor of Women’s History Month. 6-9pm
Open Doors: Art in Action is showing the exhibit Ending Gun Violence : Healing Our Souls with music, art and refreshments at Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 6-8:30pm
Bright Side Books has a local author signing with Michele M. Feeney, author of Like Family. 5-7pm
Arizona Handmade Gallery presents music by Jimmy DeBlois and art from Elaine Dillingham.
The Artists Gallery is highlighting the miniature acrylic artworks of Mary Carter.
West of the Moon Gallery is showing oils, watercolors and pastels from March Artist of the Month, Diane Eide.
Up & Coming Boutique & Gallery hosts a variety vibrant artwork and creations from local creators. 4-8pm

@FLAGSTAFFINSPIRES

On March 8th Viva La Femme, a multi-venue music festival, celebrates sisters, mothers, daughters, friends, and everyone in between.

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AROUND TOWN

FREE Ready-Set-Go Workshops

🔥 Learn how to prepare your household for evacuations! In partnership with the Emergency Management teams at Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff, these workshops will cover evacuation zones, emergency alerts, and essential go-kit items. Participants will receive a FREE Ready-Set-Go kit worth $50! 📆 March 10th, 5:30pm at Market of Dreams or March 11th, 5:30pm at Murdoch Center

Water Survey

🚿 The City of Flagstaff is taking part in a national study to understand how we use water at home. Fill out a quick 5-minute survey to help plan for a sustainable water future. Filling it out also gives you an entry in a raffle for an iPad and other cool prizes!

Business News

Yoga Teacher Training Informational Meeting: Vertical Soul Yoga will answer all your questions on Yoga Teacher Training, from curriculum to scholarships. 2pm Saturday. Info and registration at the link.
Mountain Sports is hiring a general manager.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Friday 3.7

🤩 Kikori Con Anime Convention Begins: Kikori Con 2025 includes cosplay guests, voice actors, engaging panels, and more. March 7-9th at Little America Hotel

🍀 I Feel Lucky First Friday Giveaway & BINGO: Try your luck with a literary Bingo! Engage in the stories from There There with Bingo clues to personalize your read and help you get to know your neighbors! All ages welcome, 6pm at Bookmans Cafe

🎵 SongHearth Drop-in Song Circle: Whether you’re a seasoned singer or a shower soloist, this is a low pressure environment to come together in harmony. All ages, 6:15-7:15pm at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation

👾✨ Open Table Game Night: Looking for a board game crew? Whether you're flying solo or just want to meet new players, Open Table Night is the perfect spot to find your game squad! 6:30pm at Good Game Cafe

😂 Improv Comedy Night: Comedy from Zen Prov, Paul From Belfast, French Knife and more. 8pm at Beaver St. Theatre

💃 Give Back Drag Show: Local drag queens and queens from around the country put on a fabulous show for charity every First Friday. 8:30pm at Yucca North. $5 at the door

Saturday 3.8

🕷 Root Camp - Common Household Pests & Treatment: Learn how to combat some of the most common houseplant pests like fungus gnats, mealy bugs, and spidermites. 10-11am at Warner’s Nursery

👨‍👧📖 Saturday Story Stop: A fun-filled story time for all ages. 10:30-11am Downtown Library

👩‍👧❄ Elsa Themed Character Kindness Club: The snow is fitting for this month’s character! Meet Elsa and do a craft. 11am - 12:30pm at Flagstaff Mall

🧵 DIY Workshop - Sashiko Inspired Hand Stitched Patches: Learn to create sturdy, stylish patches for mending and customizing clothes, inspired by the Japanese tradition of Sashiko stitching. No experience needed, FREE drop-in anytime 11am - 1pm at Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store

📙 Our Lived Experiences: This program is part of Flagstaff Big Read and 2025’s chosen book, There There. Hear the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples living in the Flagstaff community. Discussion will also look at the themes in the book and provide an opportunity for participants to share their lived experiences. 2-3:30pm at Murdoch Center

🧘‍♀️ Sensual Flow for Voice Activation: Celebrate International Women's Day with guided meditation and free flowing movements. 4:30pm at Synergy Body Mind Spirit

🏍 Angels of Dirt Film Showing: Shot over 17 years in the bruising, adrenaline-fueled world of flat-track racing, “Angels of Dirt” follows Charlotte Kainz' unlikely and unstoppable quest to be the best in a sport dominated by grown men. 7pm at The Orpheum

🤣 Next Stop Comedy Tour: Steve Owens, Zac Allen and Mystery Comics bring you this fun night out. 8pm at Grand Canyon Brewery & Distilling

Sunday 3.9

🌄🌟Flagstaff Mountain-Town Market: Every Sunday in March and April you can find local produce, artisan goods, food, music and even face paint and yoga class at this outdoor market. 9am - 1pm at City Hall Parking Lot

🧘‍♀️🍺 Pints and Poses Yoga: Start off your Sunday with this $15 drop-in Yoga class. Then enjoy a recovery beer for just $2, 10:30-11:30am at Dark Sky Brewing Co

❎ Origami Basics Class: Learn the basics of origami. They'll provide the paper, you provide the artistry. 3-4pm at Bookmans Cafe

🌿 Terrarium Workshop: Build your own lush terrarium while sipping your favorite drink. No experience needed—just bring your creativity! 3-4:30pm at Historic Brewing Barrel House

Monday 3.10

🌷 Pretty Petals Paper Craft: Spring into the season & craft your own blooming paper flowers! All ages. 10-11am at Downtown Library

👨‍👧‍👦 Spring Break Fun With Science: Museum of Northern Arizona is sharing a week of fun kid’s activities - free for kids 9 and under. On Monday enjoy 6 exciting activity stations by the Arizona Science Center. 1-2:30pm at Museum of Northern Arizona

🔥 Ready-Set-Go Workshop: Learn how to prepare your household for evacuations - evacuation zones, emergency alerts, and essential go-kit items. 5:30pm at Market of Dreams

🌸 Northland Hospice Pregnancy and Infant Loss Group: this counselor hosted group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. For more details, call their office at 928-779-1227 OR email [email protected] or [email protected]

📚 LGBT+ Book Club: The Library hosts this book club every other month on the 2nd Monday. This month the book discussion will be Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore. 6:30pm at East Flagstaff Library

MUSIC

Friday 3.7

Saturday 3.8

Sunday 3.9

Monday 3.10

Making Connections

Public Arts & Beautification Opportunities

🌄👩‍🎨The City of Flagstaff has multiple opportunities for community members and artists to participate in enlivening Flagstaff’s public spaces.

serving on the public art panel
telling your stories about Flagstaff Southside
creating 3D art for the Spruce Wash Wedge
grants to create or restore public art and landscaping

Find opportunities and register for their call to artists lists at the Public Arts & Beautification site. Many have deadlines coming up to apply, so take a look soon!

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