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This week, six confirmed highlights fill the Flagstaff calendar: The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at NAU, Red McAdam's album release at the Orpheum, The Aquabats!, Red Elvises, Spooky Science and Freaky Finds, and Flagstaff Creepy Con. Below them, nine more events cover the rest of the week and a look at the rest of October, each one sourced to Flagstaff365, the Orpheum Theater, or the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce calendar. Every event is cross-checked, and each one links back to the calendar that lists it so you can verify before you go.
This week's highlights
Six things on the Flagstaff calendar this week
Every item below is cross-checked against the community calendars, and dates can shift, so verify before you head out. No ticket prices are listed here: check the source calendar for those. Times are included only where the calendar shows them.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
NAU presents a 90-minute orchestral take on rock and metal anthems at Ardrey Auditorium on the NAU campus, Tuesday, October 6.
Event page on Flagstaff365Red McAdam Album Release
Red McAdam celebrates an album release with Katie Mae & The Lubrication at the Orpheum Theater, 7:30 PM, Wednesday, October 7. All ages.
The Orpheum on Flagstaff365The Aquabats!
The Aquabats! play the Orpheum Theater with Manic Hispanic and Sullvn, doors at 7 PM, Thursday, October 8. All ages.
The Orpheum on Flagstaff365Red Elvises with Sea & Rain
Red Elvises with Sea & Rain play the Orpheum Theater, Thursday, October 8.
Verify details on Flagstaff365Spooky Science and Freaky Finds
A family-friendly science event on the Flagstaff365 family calendar, 10 AM to 3 PM, Saturday, October 10. Check the listing for the venue.
Family events on Flagstaff365Flagstaff Creepy Con
A family-friendly horror, paranormal, and true-crime convention at Little America Hotel, 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday, October 10, with guest speakers, vendors, cosplay, and kid trick-or-treating.
Event page on Flagstaff365More from around town · This week and next
More from around town, plus a look at the rest of October
Beyond the six highlights, the calendars are full of smaller events worth knowing about, plus a look at the rest of October. Each entry below lists only the details confirmed at the time of writing, its source is cited with it, and no times or ticket prices beyond what is shown.
Molly Tuttle with Rachel Baiman
Acclaimed bluegrass guitarist and singer Molly Tuttle plays the Orpheum Theater with Rachel Baiman, Friday, October 9.
Route 66: The Mainstreet of America
A film screening celebrating Route 66 at the Orpheum Theater, 2 PM, Sunday, October 11.
Midnight Tyrannosaurus
Relentless Beats presents Midnight Tyrannosaurus with POINT.ZERO and VALKORION at the Orpheum Theater, 8:30 PM, Thursday, October 15. 18 and over.
The Green with Johnny Suite
Lucky Man Concerts presents The Green with Johnny Suite at the Orpheum Theater, 8 PM, Friday, October 16. All ages.
Live2Lead Flagstaff
A half-day leadership development event on the Chamber's calendar at the High Country Conference Center, Friday, October 23.
Celebraciones de la Gente
The 23rd annual Día de los Muertos celebration at the Museum of Northern Arizona, October 24 and 25, with mariachi, Ballet Folklorico, ofrendas, papel picado, and traditional foods.
Dizgo with Babymoth
Dizgo with Babymoth, a Gem and Jam pre-party, at the Orpheum Theater, 8 PM, Wednesday, October 28. All ages.
SHREK RAVE
SHREK RAVE at the Orpheum Theater, 9 PM, Friday, October 30. 18 and over.
Downtown Flagstaff Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
Downtown Flagstaff businesses hand out treats on the free Halloween Trick or Treat Trail from Heritage Square, 4 to 7 PM, Friday, October 31.
Where events are posted online, they link to the calendar that lists them: flagstaff365.com and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce calendar are the two sources used here. Dates can shift, so verify before you go.
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Flagstaff365 Events
Flagstaff's community events calendar: concerts, festivals, performances, and gatherings across town, updated by the people who run them.
Open the calendarGreater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
Business and community events listed by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, from openings and ribbon cuttings to downtown happenings.
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