Jun. 9 2008 2:46 pm
Phoenix
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Clowns and animals entertain. Runs June 25-29. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 25; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 26 and 27; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 28; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. June 29. US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. $6.50-$80. 480-784-4444. www.usairwayscenter.com.
‘The Monkey and the Pirate'
It's fun for the whole family with the rambunctious story of a monkey, a pirate and a valuable banana treasure. Runs June 25 through July 6. Shows at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix. $8; $6 for children. 602-262-2050. www.azpuppets.org.
Saturday Chess at the Library
A short lesson is followed by open play for age 8 and older. 2-4 p.m. June 28.4 North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Phoenix. Free. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
The Chronicles of Narnia Exhibition
Experience walking into the land of C.S. Lewis' Narnia. View seven key story scenes, plenty of costumes and interactive play. Runs through Oct. 26. Arizona Science Center, $9-$20, based on age and membership. 602-716-2000. www.azscience.org
East Valley
Disney's ‘High School Musical'
A musical based on the Disney film about a basketball star and math whiz who break stereotypes to perform on stage. Runs June 24-29. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. $19.75-$68. 480-784-4444. www.asugammage.com.
Disney's ‘Aida'
Young actors perform the musical about a love triangle. Performances at 7 p.m. Monday thorugh Saturday, June 23-28. Additonal performance 3 p.m. June 28. Actor's Youth Theatre, 7440 E. Main St., Mesa. $12; $10 for in advance; $6 for kids in advance. 480-807-4055. www.actorsyouththeatre.org.
Pro Wakeboard Tour
Watch professional wakeboarders perform rail tricks and aerial stunts while enjoying food, music, athlete autograph sessions, chances to win free gear and shopping. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 6/28 & 29 Firebird International Raceway, 20000 S. Maricopa Road, Gila River Reservation. $10; $5 for ages 6-12. 602-268-0200. www.prowakeboardtour.com.
Wild Wednesdays
Ages 2-12 enjoy games, crafts, scavenger hunts, demonstrations, story time and music. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through July 23, with new theme each week. Our Desert Home, June 25; Patriot's Day, July 2; Got Culture?, July 9; Building Tempe, July 16 and To Protect and Serve, July 23. Reservations needed for groups of 10 or more. Tempe Historical Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. Free. 480-350-5100. www.tempe.gov/museum.
West Valley
WOW! Wednesdays
Explore exotic reptiles and mammals with Fauna Urban Ecology. 2-3 p.m. June 25. Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale. FREE. 623-930-3830. www.glendaleaz.com/library.
Night Splash
Enjoy the slides, wave pools and water fun without the sun. 7-11 p.m. Saturdays. Waterworld Safari, 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale. $3-$19. 623-581-8446. phoenix.golfland.com.
Japanese Taiko Drums
Eileen Morgan with Fushicho Daiko/Professional Performing Group performs Taiko drums. 2 p.m. June 26.4 Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Free. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
‘The Wizard of Oz'
The classic story of Dorothy and her friends in the land of Oz is performed by adults for children. Shows at 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays from July 1-17. No performance July 2. Directed and choreographed by Randall Stevens. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. $5. 623-776-8400. www.azbroadwaytheatre.com.
