Radar: To Do in PHX 8.4-8.7

We’re here to ease you into a weekend that cannot come fast enough. This week’s digital radar is your guide for events that are for everyone everywhere, who loves to lotion and loosen up. Choose between a DIY lotion class or losing a whole year with Third Eye Blind. Hang out with drag queens who wrestle or wrestlers who are drag queens. Whatever your tastes are, feel certain that Phoenix is your place for active living. Note: Some descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

8.4 

Lotions and Potions at Desert Ridge (Virtual on Zoom)
Where are all my witches at! ​​In this class you’ll learn how to make your own natural lotions, creams, and potions is a sure way to know what’s entering your body through your skin. Using pure, therapeutic essential oils adds a fantastic aroma and enhances the health benefits of your creations. You’ll know how to source your ingredients, learn the steps you need to follow and have the skills to create your own personalized products at home. Learn to make and take home bases for custom lip balm, cold creams, hand/body lotions, salves and hundreds of different products! Free; 5pm to 6pm; Virtual (Zoom)

Third Eye Blind with Taking Back Sunday at Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix

We have a show to get you through this semi-charmed kind of life! Tix starting at $28; 7pm; 400 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ; livenation.com // @arizonafinancialtheatre

8.5

First Friday in August: Heard Unplugged at Heard Museum, Phoenix
Fresh off their first album release, Nihookááʼ diyin dineʼé, join us in welcoming the Indigenous led (Diné) music collective from Arizona, Earth Surface People. On Friday, August 5th, we are thrilled to kick off Heard Unplugged, which will feature live contemporary Native American musical performances and creative expression. Admission to the museum, including the live performance, is free from 4 to 9 p.m. Cocktails and beverages will be available in the Cantina, and you can browse Books & More for souvenirs and artist merchandise. Mark your calendars for this lively summer performance at the Heard Museum! Free; 4pm to 9pm; 2301 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; heard.org // @heardmuseum

Karaoke Contest at Batchelor’s Pad BBQ, Fountain Hills
If you love to sing then come on out and compete in lur annual karaoke contest! It is always a great time!!! You’ll have 90 seconds to perform the song of your choice! Two age categories: Adult – 14+ and Child – 13 & under. The contestants will be judged on voice, pitch clarity, pronunciation, stage presence and theatricality. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Winners will win a prize.  The 1st Place winner of the contest gets a cash prize! Everyone is invited to come watch and cheer on your favorites. Please be sure to include your song of choice and artist preference so our DJ can have your music prepared for the event! $40 registration fee; 6pm to 9pm; 13407 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ; batchelorspadbbq.com // @batchelorspadbbq

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WrestleDrag Vol. 2 at Arizona Wrestling Federation Arena
If you missed Vol. 1, you need to check out Vol. 2! Your favorite wrestlers will be in action, including WrestleDrag Champion Bryce Saturn! Our show fuzes two art forms into one crazy, amazing night. This event is also a fundraiser for the Desert Heat, a member of the Cactus Cities Softball League and their effort to fund a trip to the Gay Softball World Series! $25; 7:00 pm; 3104 W Thomas Rd., #1001, Phoenix, AZ; redgullmedia.wixsite.com/prowrestlingaz // @arizonawrestlingfederation

Real, Wild, and Woody Beer Fest at Bell Bank Park
Join the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild as we celebrate over 30 years of craft beer in Arizona.  The indoor summer festival will again prove a great spot for sampling specialty casks, rich and unique flavor combinations and other never-before-sipped brews from some of the industry’s best. Over 50 breweries will be serving hundreds of unique beers.  Sours, barrel aged, and cask beers will be highlighted by breweries from across Arizona. $70GA/$85VIP; 1:00pm; 1 Legacy Drive, Mesa, AZ

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Yoga at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel
Meet us for a 45 minute flow yoga session taught by CorePower instructor, Christina Mierzejewski.Each session is free to attend. Free; 10am to 11am; 1100 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; foundrehotels.com // @foundrephx 

Hypnotist Flip Orley at CB Live!
Since Orley burst onto the comedy seen he has single – handedly reshaped the image of hypnosis from its vaudeville image, to an act that is hip, edgy and hilarious. Flip’s appearance on the “Today Show” brought rave reviews and stopped traffic in midtown Manhattan where he completely transforms the reality of his volunteers. His one-man show has set comedy club attendance records across North America. When Flip takes the stage and rolls up his sleeves, faithful fans and new comers alike find themselves captivated with his mind blowing two hour show packed with FUN and laughter. What sets Orley apart from others in his craft, is his true comedic ability to deliver a top notch stand up set before unleashing his volunteer’s subconscious imaginations creating an experience they will never forget. $22; 7:00pm; cblive.com // @cblivephx

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