Wildfire Update: The Pocket Fire is burning in the Coconino National Forest about seven miles north of Sedona and was 53 percent contained at 27,449 acres as of July 9, with full containment targeted for July 31. State Route 89A remains closed between Sedona and Flagstaff except for residents, Slide Rock State Park and all Oak Creek Canyon campgrounds and day use sites are closed, and the Seven Canyons and Enchantment areas remain in SET (pre-evacuation) status. The good news for visitors: Uptown, West Sedona, Tlaquepaque, the Chapel area, and the Village of Oak Creek, including Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Airport Mesa, are open and operating normally. Smoke tends to settle overnight and clears by midday. For daily containment numbers and road status before you head out, check Visit Sedona’s Pocket Fire update page and AZ511.
Between the fire updates, this week still delivers a full slate of events in Sedona July 10 through July 16, from sunset fiddle concerts and comedy nights to honky tonk in Cornville and the weekly farmers market. Smoke has been clearing by midday most days, so mornings and early evenings remain the sweet spot for getting outside. Here is everything worth putting on your calendar this week, in Sedona and across the Verde Valley.
Christy Fisher Concert | 12:30 to 4:30 PM | Alcantara Vineyards and Winery, 3445 S. Grapevine Way, Camp Verde | Price not listed, tasting fees may apply. Award winning singer songwriter Christy Fisher performs her “one girl band” show, covering everyone from Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty to R.E.M. and the Eagles. It is an outdoor vineyard show, so bring sun protection and a blanket or low chair, and plan for the drive out to Camp Verde in the Verde Valley.
Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga | 9:00 to 10:00 AM | Down Dog Sedona, 110 Rockridge Drive, Sedona | Price not listed. This weekly class alternates guided “yogic sleep” relaxation with a slower paced Hatha practice suited to all levels. Mats and blankets are provided, but preregistration through the studio’s website is required since space is limited.
Aerial Sound Healing in Sedona | 1:00 to 2:15 PM | Down Dog Sedona, 1785 W. State Route 89A, Suite 1B, Sedona | Price not listed. This session combines suspended aerial hammock relaxation with crystal sound bowl therapy for a restorative, low effort afternoon. Registration closes two hours before the session, so call 928-554-5888 to check same-day availability.
Sacred Cacao & Sound Heart Opening Ceremony | 5:30 to 7:00 PM | Shine Sedona Sanctuary for the Soul, 162 Coffee Pot Dr Unit D, Sedona | $75. This 90 minute ceremony pairs ceremonial grade Ecuadorian cacao with sound vibration and guided visualization to support heart centered reflection. Space is intimate, so reserve ahead by calling 928-963-4553.
COHERENCE: 3 Day Retreat in Sedona (Friday through Sunday) | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily | Briar Patch Inn, 3190 N. State Route 89A, Oak Creek Canyon | Price via coherenceimmersion.com. This small immersive retreat blends yoga, meditation, and sound journeys along Oak Creek. Because Briar Patch Inn sits inside the Oak Creek Canyon closure zone, confirm access with organizers before driving up, since SR 89A north of Sedona is currently closed to everyone but residents.
The Unteachables Comedy Tour (Standup and Unhinged Q&A) | 7:30 to 9:30 PM | Arts Academy of Sedona | $25. Touring comedians and former teachers Stephen Taylor, Lou Pharis, and Miss Redacted bring stand-up plus an unfiltered audience Q&A, with credits on NBC, The Breakfast Club, and TMZ. This is an indoor evening show with limited seating, so buy tickets on Eventbrite ahead of time rather than hoping for walk-up spots.
Legends of the Fiddle with Tyler Carson | Doors 6:30 PM, show 6:45 PM | Sedona Dances Headquarters, 2160 Shelby Drive #203, Sedona | $55 general admission, $85 VIP. Violinist and looping artist Tyler Carson performs a one man symphony blending original music with covers, from Led Zeppelin to Taylor Swift. Arrive by doors for the best general admission seating, and hold onto your ticket receipt since it works as a discount elsewhere in town.
Verde Valley Farmers Market | 8:00 to 11:00 AM | Cottonwood | Free to attend. Local growers and producers set up for the weekly Cottonwood market, a good stop for produce and breakfast before the day heats up. Go early for the best selection, since popular vendors sell out by mid morning.
Honky Tonk Night at Robbers Roost | 9:00 PM to close, every Saturday | Robbers Roost, 1160 B South Page Springs Rd, Cornville | Price not listed. This Verde Valley roadhouse hosts a weekly honky tonk night that draws a local crowd for dancing and live country tunes. It is a short drive from Sedona toward Page Springs, so plan on a designated driver if you are wine tasting in the area beforehand.
Paint Your Pet! (on canvas) (Saturday and Sunday) | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Lovejoy Creations, West Sedona outdoor studio | Price not listed. Bring a photo of your pet and leave with a finished pop art or realistic portrait, no painting experience required. Email your pet photo ahead of time as requested, and note it is BYO champagne if you want to add mimosas to the morning.
Sedona Community Farmers Market | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 2201 W. State Route 89A, West Sedona | Free to attend, pay vendors directly. The market runs weekly through October with local and regional produce plus live music this week from Tobie LaVoie and Friends. Parking fills the lot quickly in summer, so arrive close to 8 AM and bring cash for smaller vendors.
Stand-Up Comedy Night with Peter Sers | 7:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | Ticket price via sedonafilmfestival.com. The Sedona International Film Festival presents headliner Peter Sers, a Comedy Store and Laugh Factory regular who has shared stages with Bill Burr and Joe Rogan, with Priya Guyadeen opening. The theatre is intimate, so reserve tickets online in advance since evening shows here tend to sell out.
Flamenco in the Courtyard with Gaetano & Friends (Sunday through Tuesday) | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, Tlaquepaque, 336 SR 179, Sedona | Free. Master guitarist Gaetano performs Spanish and Mexican inspired flamenco in the courtyard outside El Rincon. Grab a table on the patio early for dinner and tapas if you want a seat near the music, since it is first come, first served.
Paint Your Pet! (on canvas), day two | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Lovejoy Creations, West Sedona | Price not listed. Same weekend workshop as Saturday for anyone who could not make the first session. Call ahead at 928-254-1951 to confirm a seat is still open.
Monday is the quietest day on the calendar this week, with only the Tlaquepaque flamenco series confirmed. Flamenco in the Courtyard with Gaetano & Friends continues | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, Tlaquepaque | Free. Pair it with dinner on the patio. Vino di Sedona also runs nightly happy hour and live music from 4:00 to 6:00 PM if you want a second stop. With Oak Creek Canyon trails closed for fire safety, this is a good day to hike Bell Rock or Airport Mesa instead, both confirmed open and clear of restrictions.
Flamenco in the Courtyard with Gaetano & Friends, final night of the weekly run | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, Tlaquepaque | Free. Catch it before the series picks back up next Sunday.
Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga | 4:00 to 5:00 PM | Sedona Meditation Center, 340 Jordan Rd, Sedona | Price not listed. A gentle, all levels movement class rotating between the three practices. It is another light day overall, so consider using the morning for a scenic drive to Red Rock Crossing for the classic Cathedral Rock reflection shot, an area unaffected by current closures.
No confirmed public events landed on any calendar for Wednesday this week. Use the day for a Verde Valley outing instead: Old Town Cottonwood’s Main Street has a walkable strip of tasting rooms and shops, or take the short drive up to Jerome to browse galleries in a town that is fully open and unaffected by the Pocket Fire closures to the north.
Fiddler on the Rock Sunset Concert with Tyler Carson | Doors 5:00 PM, show 5:45 PM | Historic Apple Barn, Sedona Heritage Museum, 735 Jordan Rd, Sedona | $55 general admission, $85 VIP. This weekly sunset show is the museum grounds’ signature evening, with Carson’s violin and looping performance set against Wilson Mountain. Save your ticket receipt for free same-day museum admission, and arrive by doors since VIP seating goes fast.
Sound Bath, Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, multiple sessions | Sedona Meditation Center, 340 Jordan Rd, Sedona | Price not listed. A full day of rotating wellness classes for drop-in visitors. Call 928-405-7822 ahead to confirm which session has space.
The Sweet Life Tour: Ice Cream Social & Renovation Showcase | 3:00 to 5:00 PM | Sedona Winds, Sedona | Free, open house. A community open house with ice cream and a look at recent renovations at the Sedona Winds senior living community. It is a casual, family friendly drop-in, good for a low key afternoon stop.
The Sedona Method 3 Day Summer Retreat with Hale Dwoskin | July 17 to 19 | Live via Zoom. A live broadcast retreat teaching the Sedona Method emotional release technique.
Founding Day: 28 Years of Community and Connection | Saturday, July 18, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | Sedona Mago Retreat. An annual anniversary celebration open to the community.
Legends of the Fiddle with Tyler Carson | Saturday, July 18, doors 6:30 PM | Sedona Dances Headquarters | $55 to $85.
Clarkdale Concerts in the Park: The Honeybadgers | Monday, July 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM | Clarkdale Town Park Gazebo, 1001 Main Street, Clarkdale | Free.
National Wine & Cheese Day | Saturday, July 25 | Vino di Sedona, West Sedona.
Jerome First Saturday Art & Wine Walk | Saturday, August 1, 5:00 to 8:00 PM | Galleries and studios throughout Jerome. Free to walk.
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