do SUMMER SUPPER Through Sept. 10, Marcellino Ristorante Enjoy a three-course meal at this cozy Italian eatery in Old Town Scottsdale. The Summer Supper special will include a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts, with highlights such as caprese, gnocchi and housemade biscotti. Open for dinner at 4 p.m. daily. $35. www.marcellinoristorante.com. OCEAN OF LIGHT: SUBMERGENCE Through Sept. 24, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art One of the museum’s newest exhibits was created by Squidsoup, an artist collective known for crafting meditative spaces using sound and light. Ocean of Light: Submergence is an LED structure that envelops viewers in light while they explore the idea of interactivity. Museum hours vary. Included as part of museum admission. www.smoca.org. 2017 WINE DINNER SERIES July 3, Kai at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Arizona’s only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star restaurant, Kai, will host the final event of their annual wine dinner series in partnership with Dos Cabezas WineWorks of Sonita, Arizona. Each guest is invited to a private reception with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a six-course dinner and a spectacular viewing of the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass fireworks show from Kai’s private patio. Hors d’oeuvres reception, 6:30 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m. $185. www.wildhorsepassresort.com. DIVE ‘N’ MOVIES July 7-28, Wet ‘n’ Wild Every Friday this month, cool off in the relaxing Monsoon Bay wave pool while enjoying familyfriendly films. Movies include Finding Dory (July 7), The Secret Life of Pets (July 14), The Jungle Book (July 21) and Moana (July 28). 8 p.m. $20. www.wetnwildphoenix.com. VINEYARD TO TABLE SUPPER CLUB July 11, LDV Wine Gallery Join the owners of LDV Winery for this oneof-a-kind wine dinner experience celebrating the vineyard to table journey. The LDV Winery owners will host and cook, pairing three LDV wines with recipes and great conversation. Space is limited; call 480.664.4822 to reserve. 6 p.m. $65. www.ldvwinery.com. MIXOLOGY COURSE July 14, J&G Steakhouse Take a guided tour of mixology with Jared Sowinski, director of beverage at The Phoenician and Laura Chinitz, J&G Steakhouse’s cocktail expert. You’ll learn the history of cocktails and experience a demos of three different cocktail recipes, which will include samples. The event will also include the resort’s Culinary Countdown three-course menu. 7-9 p.m. $50. www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com. WINTER IN JULY July 15, Phoenix Zoo Temperatures are heating up, but the Phoenix Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland
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Mixology 101 Through July 31, jade bar at Sanctuary Resort Tantalize your taste buds and discover the art of cocktail creation as Sanctuary mixologists share techniques and tastings of up to four innovative cocktails. This interactive class educates guests about jade bar’s freshness philosophy and spirit details, while delving into the history of the cocktails they create. Mixology 101 takes place every Saturday and reservations are required. Attendees can also enjoy 15 percent off food during each class. 12 p.m. $40. www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com.
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for its annual Winter in July experience. Chill out in tons of snow, splash around at the wet and wild play areas, and watch loveable animals enjoy icy treats. The event will include more than 40 tons of snow – including a snowman-building pile – in addition to live music and games. 7-11 a.m. Free with zoo admission. www.phoenixzoo.org. ARIZONA GET OUTDOORS EXPO July 15-16, WestWorld of Scottsdale The hunt is over for the ultimate outdoor experience! The Arizona Get Outdoors Expo promises fun and adventure for the whole family with indoor recreational activities. In addition to a corn hole tournament, there will be catch and release fishing, a rock climbing wall, live wildlife, 3-D archery, an RV show and boat displays. There will even be biking and yoga, plus entertainment from the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show featuring thrilling feats from world champion lumberjacks. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $8. www.azgetoutdoors.com. SCIENCE WITH A TWIST: TREK, WARS AND WHO July 21, Arizona Science Center Designed specifically for ages 21 and older, Science With a Twist’s themed evenings include cash bars, music, dancing, live science demonstrations and hands-on activities. At Trek, Wars and Who, you’ll discover a sci-fi party unlike any other. Experience out-of-thisworld interactions (like crossing paths with