Ballet Arizona’s Frida

This biographical production was not choreographed in-house – but Ballet Arizona deserves applause for mounting the U.S. premiere of choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s telling of iconic feminist painter Frida Kahlo’s story. From the costumes to the music to performances by Ballet Arizona dancers, every detail was gorgeous and heartbreaking, like Kahlo herself. balletaz.org

Best Music Festival Resurrection

VIVA PHX

After a long hiatus starting in 2017, Live Nation, Best Life Presents and Crescent Concerts revived Charlie Levy’s beloved music festival last spring, showcasing more than 70 local and national underground bands performing across various streets, bars and concert venues in Central Phoenix. For one night, Downtown never sounded so good. vivaphx.com

Best Multi-Hyphenate Farm

Schnepf Farms

The Schnepf family takes “DIY” to a whole other level. U-Pick seasonal fruit and vegetables? Check. Holiday parties celebrating produce from peaches to pumpkins? Yes, ma’am. Bakery and country store offering everything from biscuits and gravy to cinnamon rolls (regular and gluten-free)? Oui, chef. Wedding and special-events venue? Affirmative. Glamping? But of course. Is there anything those industrious Schnepfs don’t offer? 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com

Best Affordable Movie Night

West Wind Glendale 9 Drive-In

The lone remaining traditonal drive-in movie theater in the Valley is also it’s most wallet-friendly, charging a scant $2 for movie fans between 5- and 11-years-old. So break out the folding chairs and enjoy the summer’s upcoming blockbusters – including Superman (July 11) and Fantastic Four (July 25). Or, if you have an EV, roll up the windows and enjoy the AC. 5650 N. 55th Ave., Glendale, 623-939-9715, westwinddi.com