3 Free Events in Metro Phoenix This Week

Rise and shine, free birds. This week there's plenty of opportunities to spread your wigs while keeping your nest egg safe. From alien life forms to cowboy line dancing and surviving the great outdoors, here are three free events to keep your social calendar and your pockets full...

By Katie Johnson

June 30, 2014

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Rise and shine, free birds. This week there's plenty of opportunities to spread your wigs while keeping your nest egg safe. From alien life forms to cowboy line dancing and surviving the great outdoors, here are three free events to keep your social calendar and your pockets full.

Movie Night Wednesdays: E.T.

Everyone's favorite alien is coming to Burton Barr Central Library for its weekly film program, Movie Night Wednesday. Stop by Pulliam Auditorium on Wednesday, July 2, at 6 p.m. for a free screening of Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. For more information and a look at future Wednesday night movies, visit www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org.

Line Dance Lessons

Giddy up, Phoenix, because one of the 10 best gay bars in the Valley is giving you a good reason to put your cowboy boots on. Every Tuesday and Thursday night, Cash Inn Country is inviting ladies and gents alike to get out on the dance floor for some free lessons. Two-step lessons start at 7:30 p.m. and line dance lessons start at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.cashinncountry.net.

Camping Basics

Before you get back to nature, be sure to get back to basics with Camping Basics at REI Tempe. This free class will give aspiring outdoorsmen the rundown on what to bring, where to go, and how to stay comfortable. Class size is limited to 30 people. For more information and to register, visit REI Outdoor School online.

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