The Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

It’s the start of another event-packed week in metro Phoenix, and as a bonus, it’s supposed to be slightly less miserably hot than last week. Celebrate by getting out and doing something fun, like watching a movie about octopuses, checking out a new art exhibit, or lending some moral support to the beleaguered Arizona Diamondbacks.

Skate Ramp Jam

You’re in luck if you’ve long harbored a fantasy of skateboarding away your days, Cowtown Skateboards is bringing the skateboard action to The Churchill, 901 North First Street, from 4 to 10 p.m. on Monday, June 21. Their Mini Ramp Jam/Free Skate is a community event that’s open to all ages, where you can check out an open skate, watch a best trick competition, try for giveaways, and more. The free event happens on this year’s Go Skateboarding Day organized by the International Association of Skateboard Companies. If you’re feeling inspired to explore more skateboarding culture, remember that several local artists, including Douglas Miles of Apache Skateboards, are doing intriguing work in the fine art of skateboarding. Finally, a fun fact: Skateboarding is scheduled to make its Olympics debut in Tokyo this summer. Lynn Trimble