Grape Train Escape

Saturdays through Sept./CLARKDALE – Verde Canyon Railroad is pleased to offer this wine-tasting event featuring  a selection of sensational sips of various vintages from all over the world. Departing the depot at 5:30 p.m. and returning by 9:30. Raise a toast to the Arizona wilderness from well-appointed rail cars, harkening back at a time when relaxing travel by train was recognized as a hallmark of sophistication. The Saturday Starlight train rides serve up a spectacular blend of light and color in the canyon, ranging from bright daytime to rich sunset, from twinkly twilight to magnificent moon-glow. Paired with any award-winning wine in hand, the Grape Train Escape runs make for a sensory adventure suitable for every taste. More information and tickets are at https://verdecanyonrr.com/grape-train-escape-uncorked-at-verde-canyon-railroad/

Movie in the Park

June 21/TUCSON – Showing “Trolls Band Together” at the outdoor performance theater in Reid Park. Pre-screening activities, food trucks, entertainment and free giveaways will begin at 6 p.m. with the movie starting around 7:45 p.m.  Bring your own blanket, lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Admission is free. For more information visit www.coxmoviesinthepark.com.

Bluegrass Festival

June 22-23/PRESCOTT – 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sit back on the Yavapai County Courthouse lawn under the cool American Elm trees and listen to some of the best Bluegrass Bands in the country. There will be food vendors, craft booths, raffle items (supporting event) and much more for the whole family to enjoy. Join the Prescott Chamber of Commerce for an all-weekend musical event filled with a variety of talented bluegrass bands! Stop by one of the local food booths to get a taste of Prescott and enjoy local art at the craft booths. For more information, visit https://www.prescott.org/prescottbluegrassfestival.html

Ludacris

June 29/CHANDLER – Doors open to public at 6 p.m. for the Wild Horse Pass in Gila River Resorts & Casinos. The Southern rap king, turns up the heat with his fiery performance, delivering classics like “Move B*tch, Get Out the Way” and “Stand Up” with infectious energy, leaving you wanting to “Roll Out” for more. Get ready to move like you got somethin’ to prove as Ludacris drops a bomb of anthems, from the gritty rhymes of “Get Back” to the smooth flow of “Yeah!” creating a party so hot it’ll make you “Cry Like a Baby.” Tickets start at $79 for general admission, available on Ticketmaster.  https://playatgila.com/show/ludacris/