Pocket Fire update: As of July 22, the Pocket Fire north of Sedona is 95 percent contained at 27,393 acres. Sedona itself is open for business, with Uptown, West Sedona, Tlaquepaque, the Chapel area, and the Village of Oak Creek all operating normally, and State Route 89A is passable between Sedona and I-17. Oak Creek Canyon and the Seven Canyons area remain at READY status (be prepared, not ordered to evacuate), and some trail and recreation area closures persist in the Coconino National Forest while crews finish restoration work. Check current conditions before heading into the forest, and get daily updates at visitsedona.com/pocket-fire.
There’s a lot happening in Sedona this week, from a hummingbird-filled festival weekend to outdoor movie nights under the stars. If you’re mapping out events in Sedona July 24 through the end of the month, expect a mix of wildlife, wellness, live music, and small-town Verde Valley charm alongside the usual Sunday market and gallery scene.
Now open in Clarkdale: The Newstand has brought one of Old Town Clarkdale’s landmark buildings back to life. The 1912 space at 911 Main Street, a poolroom and bar in its earlier days, has reopened as a three-level restaurant and bar with a brand-new rooftop bar, a fireplace laid from the original 1912 bricks, billiards, bar pizza, sandwiches, salads, and Verde Valley wine and cocktails. It’s open Thursday through Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and closed Wednesday. Worth a stop before or after a walk through Clarkdale’s historic downtown or a visit to the ruins at Tuzigoot.
- Friday, July 24
- Saturday, July 25
- Sunday, July 26
- Monday, July 27
- Tuesday, July 28
- Wednesday, July 29
- Thursday, July 30
- Happening Every Week
- Coming Up Soon
Friday, July 24
Sedona Hummingbird Festival | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Sedona Performing Arts Center and gymnasium at Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road | Free admission to Hummingbird Central and Hummingbird Hangout. The 12th annual festival opens today with hummingbird viewing at feeders, a marketplace, banding demonstrations, garden tours, and birding field trips, plus ticketed speaker presentations. Arrive early for the best parking and to catch the most feeder activity before it gets hot.
Community Leaders Breakfast: Economic Outlook & Leadership Forum | 8:00 AM | L’Auberge de Sedona, 310 Little Ln | $50 members, $60 general admission. A plated breakfast and networking event with remarks from Rep. Selina Bliss, a Forest Service update, and a fireside chat with the Chamber president, mayor, and county supervisor. RSVP ahead since seating and parking are limited.
Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga | 9:00 to 10:00 AM | Down Dog Sedona, 110 Rockridge Drive | Price not listed, preregistration required. Alternating gentle, beginner-friendly practices: guided relaxation with Yoga Nidra, foundational poses and breathwork with Hatha. Mats and blankets are provided, but book ahead since classes fill.
Aerial Sound Healing | 1:00 to 2:15 PM | Down Dog Sedona, 1785 W. State Route 89A, Suite 1B | Price not listed, preregistration required. A restorative session combining aerial hammock suspension with crystal sound bowls. Reservations close two hours before start time, so call ahead for last-minute openings.
Medical Emergencies in Your Community | 1:00 to 5:00 PM | Adventure Medics, 40 Bell Rock Plaza, Suite A | Price not listed. A hands-on class covering recognition and response for strokes, cardiac events, breathing emergencies, and diabetic crises. No medical background needed, just a willingness to learn skills that could help a neighbor.
Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women’s Cross-Country Air Race | 4:00 to 5:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3 | Ticketed. A documentary on the 1929 Powder Puff Derby and its modern successor, the Air Race Classic. Grab tickets online in advance, this small arthouse theater sells out for special screenings.
In Jerome: THE FEY live at the Spirit Room | 7:00 PM | 166 Main St, Jerome | Cover charge varies. Live music on Jerome’s classic saloon stage. Parking in town is tight on weekends, so plan to walk up from the public lots below Main Street.
Saturday, July 25
Sedona Hummingbird Festival, Kids Day | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Kids Day activities 10 AM to 2 PM) | Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road | Free admission to Hummingbird Central. Day two brings crafts, live animal encounters, and family programming alongside the ongoing marketplace and feeder viewing. Come early with the kids before the midday heat.
Live In Sedona: Messages of the Other Side with Christopher Mendez | 2:00 to 5:00 PM | Sacred Vortex Holistic Therapies, 45 Castle Rock Road | $33.30. An intimate evidential mediumship session with certified psychic medium Christopher Mendez, who has led over 6,000 one-on-one readings. Space is limited, so reserve your spot in advance.
DTB’s “The Mane Event” Leo Birthday Dance Party | 8:00 to 11:00 PM | Humankind, 1730 W. State Route 89A | $18 advance, $25 day-of, free for Leos with ID. Six Arizona DJs spin house, funk, disco, and dance classics with a gold-and-glitter dress theme. Buy tickets before noon on event day for the advance price.
Gun Fury | 3:00 to 5:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3 | Ticketed. A classic Rock Hudson western screening as part of the theater’s rotating special programming. Good option for an air-conditioned mid-afternoon break from the festival crowds.
In Jerome: GRIFFIN/GREGORY live at the Spirit Room | 2:00 PM | 166 Main St, Jerome | Cover charge varies. Afternoon live music on the Spirit Room’s stage, a good pairing with a stroll through Jerome’s galleries and shops beforehand.
Sunday, July 26
Sedona Community Farmers Market | 8:00 AM to Noon | Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 2201 W. State Route 89A, West Sedona | Free entry. Local produce, baked goods, and vendors, with live music this week from Tobie LaVoie and Friends. Arrive close to 8 AM for the best selection before popular items sell out, and bring cash for some vendors.
Sedona Hummingbird Festival, final day | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road | Free admission to Hummingbird Central. Closing day adds a plant sale to the marketplace, viewing, and remaining presentations. Registration and packet pick-up run 8 AM to noon for anyone still catching sessions.
Flamenco in the Courtyard with Gaetano | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 336 AZ-179 | Free. Master guitarist Gaetano and friends perform Spanish guitar in the courtyard through the summer. Grab a table for dinner beforehand since the courtyard seating fills up fast once the music starts.
In Jerome: CONTRABANDITOS live at the Spirit Room | 2:00 PM | 166 Main St, Jerome | Cover charge varies. A Sunday afternoon show to close out the weekend in the Verde Valley’s hillside mining town.
Monday, July 27
In the Living Room Music Series: Tommy Acosta and Chicky Brooklyn | 7:00 to 8:30 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3 | Ticketed. An intimate acoustic set in the film festival’s small-venue music series. Seating is limited, so book ahead rather than risking walk-up availability.
Outdoor Film: One Crazy Summer | 7:30 to 9:30 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre outdoor screen | Ticketed. A nostalgic summer comedy under the stars. Bring a light jacket, evenings cool off quickly once the sun drops behind the rocks.
Flamenco in the Courtyard with Gaetano | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 336 AZ-179 | Free. The Sunday-Monday-Tuesday summer run continues with live Spanish guitar in the courtyard.
In Jerome: Karaoke at the Spirit Room | 7:00 PM | 166 Main St, Jerome | Free to sing, drinks and food available for purchase. A laid-back Monday night tradition on Main Street.
Tuesday, July 28
Movies on the Move at Tlaquepaque | 7:30 to 9:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, 336 AZ-179 | Price not listed. The Sedona International Film Festival’s outdoor cinema series screens an award-winning film in the courtyard, the second of three summer dates. Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket, seating is not provided.
Outdoor Film: Michael | 7:30 to 10:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre outdoor screen | Ticketed. Another evening outdoor screening at the festival’s arthouse venue.
Flamenco in the Courtyard with Gaetano | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village | Free. The last night of this week’s three-day flamenco run, weather permitting.
Wednesday, July 29
Wednesday is a quieter day on the calendar this week, with standard rotating screenings of Rose of Nevada, Peter Asher: Everywhere Man, and Brunello: The Gracious Visionary continuing at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. If you’d rather be outside, it’s a good day for an early morning hike on Doe Mountain or a drive down to the Verde Valley to walk the ruins at Tuzigoot National Monument in Clarkdale before the afternoon heat sets in.
Thursday, July 30
WHAM! 10 Days in China | Check theater listing for showtime | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3 | Ticketed. Archive footage from the band’s landmark 1985 visit to China, wrapping up its short run at the theater.
Outdoor Film: The Sandlot | 7:30 to 9:30 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre outdoor screen | Ticketed. A family-friendly classic to close out the week’s outdoor screening series. Arrive a little early to grab a good spot on the lawn.
Happening Every Week
- Sedona Community Farmers Market | Sundays, 8:00 AM to Noon | Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, West Sedona
- Flamenco in the Courtyard with Gaetano | Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 PM | El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, Tlaquepaque
- Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga | Fridays, 9:00 to 10:00 AM | Down Dog Sedona
- Aerial Sound Healing | Fridays, 1:00 to 2:15 PM | Down Dog Sedona
- Live music nightly | Tuesday through Sunday | Vino Di Sedona, 2575 W. State Route 89A
- Live music at the Spirit Room | Nightly with rotating acts, open mic Thursdays | 166 Main St, Jerome
Coming Up Soon
- Clarkdale Concerts in the Park: Outside the Line | Saturday, August 1, 7:00 PM | Town Park, 1001 Main St, Clarkdale
- 1st Friday in the Galleries | Friday, August 7, 4:00 to 7:00 PM | Tlaquepaque, Uptown, and West Sedona galleries, free
- Grape Train Escape | Saturday nights through September 12 | Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale
- Saturday Starlight Adventures | Saturdays through December 30 | Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale
- “Freedom” Exhibit | Through August 16 | Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road
- Summer Fine Art Show | Through August | Agave Gallery, Camp Verde
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