TAKE IT TO THE EXTREME
A thrill-seeking alternative to dinner and a movie is Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course where partners get in touch with their inner child on tree-to-tree rope courses and zip lines. The course is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., which means amorous adventurers will have to start their date a little earlier in the day. We suspect that’s no problem for adrenaline junkies. Contact info@flagstaffextreme.com or www.flagstaffextreme.com.
HIT THE STREETS
Singles looking to spark a fire with someone new and couples who want to keep the fires burning with their old flames join the street party during First Friday ArtWalk. Every first Friday of the month all year long, art galleries and businesses in historic Downtown Flagstaff open their doors from 6 to 9 p.m. with special exhibitions, live music, snacks, drinks and more. Get an interactive map for your smart phone at https://flagartscouncil.org/artwalk/map or call 928-779-2300.
STRETCH YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Looking for an interactive date night? Couples all across the nation have discovered partners yoga sessions. Northern Arizona Yoga Center’s Friday Flow classes at 5 p.m. or Yin Yoga classes on Saturday at 4 p.m. are great ways to try out the latest trend. Visit www.northernarizonayogacenter.com or call 928-774-3144. Also check out Yoga Revolution’s Funky Friday, which has been popular with couples. It happens Fridays at 6 p.m. Visit www.yogarevolutionflagstaff.com or call 928-600-9483.
EAT YOUR HEART OUT
Exploring Flagstaff’s growing culinary scene is one way to impress the other half. Watch the young owner chefs at Shift Kitchen + Bar prepare locally sourced food at their interactive chef’s counter. Visit www.shiftflg.com or call 928-440-5135. Toast a milestone at the popular Brix restaurant, which earned a Top 95 new restaurants in the world designation by Condé Nast Traveler in 2007. Visit www.brixflagstaff.com or call 928-213-1021. One of Flagstaff’s best-kept secrets is the comfortable atmosphere at Nomads Global Lounge. Snuggle up at intimate tables next to a romantic Craftsman-style fireplace and share small plates while sipping international wines and beers. Visit https://www.modubeau.com/nomadsglobal-lounge or call 928-774-7958.
GO OLD SCHOOL
There’s nothing wrong with sticking to the traditional favorite – dinner and a movie – when you’ve got a state-of-the-art movie theater in town. Flagstaff 16 Harkins Theatre opened November 2016 and boasts a hightech “CINÉ 1” experience with the largest screens in northern Arizona. Add to that plush, leather, reclining lounge seats and front-row rocker seating with footrests, and you’ll look forward to getting cozy in front of the latest romcom. Reserve seats online at www.harkins.com/locations/flagstaff-16 or call 928-233-3005. Since the theater complex is located near Flagstaff Mall, moviegoers can start or finish date night with shopping.
GET CULTURED
Thirsty Thursdays in the romantic and historic Museum of Northern Arizona make for unique date-worthy evenings. Locals and visitors alike quench their thirst for culture while enjoying cool summer temps and live music on the outdoor patio. It happens every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. The music starts at 6 p.m., and a cash bar and food are available. Visit www.musnaz.org or call 928-774-5213.
THIS MONTH IN FLAGSTAFF
May 1: College of Arts and Letters Film Series: Minority Report, NAU Cline Library; www.nau.edu/cal/events/cal-film-series
May 18-20: Overland Expo, Fort Tuthill County Park; www.overlandexpo.com
May 26-27: 28th Annual Zuni Festival of Arts & Culture, Museum of Northern Arizona; www.musnaz.org
Stacey Wittig is an award-winning travel writer and author located in Flagstaff, Arizona. For more travel & world-wide adventures visit Stacey’s website at unstoppablestaceytravel.com.
