Events

Prescott Writers: Properly Preparing the Inside of Your Novel

Prescott Public Library Prescott, Arizona

Learn about industry-accepted formatting for novels including specifics for common genres, with Jan Bear. Prescott Writers is hosted by Central Arizona Writers and presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

Prescott Summer Concert Series: Goodwin Street Gang

Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ

Today’s concert by the Goodwin Street Gang starts at 6:30 PM. The Summer Concert Series takes place at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. Free admission. Bring a blanket or chair. See website for schedule.

Free

Movie Nights & Live Music at the Raven Cafe

Raven Cafe 142 N. Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ

Movie night Tue. 8/27 at 7:00 PM. Live music: Sat. 8/31 Barn Swallows Sun. 9/1 Lee Zimmer (brunch). See website for the August live music schedule. Located at 142 N. Cortez St. in Prescott.

Visit the Zoo!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott, AZ

Located at 1403 Heritage Park Rd. in Prescott and open daily 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. The HPZS is celebrating 35 years as a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. The zoo offers educational opportunities and special events throughout the year.

Movies at the Elks: “Somewhere In Time”

Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center 117 E Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ

Catch a classic movie at the Elks Theatre! See the Elks website for the summer movie schedule. Today’s movie is the 1980 romantic drama “Somewhere In Time.” Admission is free and a cash donation is always appreciated. The concession has soda, candy, popcorn, beer and wine and accepts debit, credit or cash.

Explore Prescott’s Western Heritage

The Western Heritage Center is located on Historic Whiskey Row and is open Wednesday through Sunday. Explore the exhibits and learn about Prescott’s western history and culture. The WHC also hosts lectures and book signings. See Facebook page for event updates. Free admission!

Bronzesmith Foundry Tour

Bronzesmith Fine Art Foundry & Gallery in Prescott Valley offers foundry tours every Thursday at 11:00 AM. Learn about the lost wax process of bronze casting. Fun and informative! The cost is $20 per person and advance reservations are required. Individuals and small groups are welcome.

$20

Live Music at the Back Alley Wine Bar: STEFnROCK

Back Alley Wine Bar 156 S. Montezuma Street, Prescott, Arizona

Singer-songwriter Open Mic every Tue. from 6:00-9:00 PM, hosted by Andrew Deering. Live music: Thu. 8/29 STEFnROCK 5:00-8:00 PM, Fri. 8/30 The Dirty Halos 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat. 8/31 Mary & Jim Kelley 2:00-5:00 PM and Wheelhouse Trio from 6:30-9:30 PM. See website for live music updates. Located at 156 S. Montezuma St. in downtown Prescott.

Prescott Summer Concert Series: Pelham Blue

Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ

Today’s concert by Pelham Blue starts at 6:30 PM. The Summer Concert Series takes place at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. Free admission. Bring a blanket or chair. See website for schedule.

Free

Suze’s PCA: “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead”

Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts 208 N Marina Street, Prescott, AZ

Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as told from the worm’s-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare’s play.

Yavapai Humane Society Vaccine Clinic

Yavapai Humane Society Wellness Clinic 2989 Centerpointe East Dr., Prescott, AZ, United States

Vaccine clinic every Friday from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM at 2989 Centerpointe East Drive. Cats: $60 (3 vaccines), Dogs $75 (4 vaccines). Individual vaccines are available.

Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Prescott

Downtown Prescott 100 S. Montezuma Street, Prescott, Arizona

The Prescott Chamber of Commerce offers 90-minute free walking tours of the historic downtown. Stroll through history and learn about Prescott’s storied past! Offered most Fri./Sat./Sun. Gather at 9:50 AM in front of the Visitor Information Center at 117 W. Goodwin St. Call ahead to confirm. Donations are appreciated. Special tours are available upon request ... Read more