48 N E W T I M E S B I G G A M E G U I D E Feb. 9th-Feb. 15th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com February 7 through 14, the garden is staying open late for a special installation: Museum of the Moon by U.K. artist Luke Jerram is a 23-foot-wide glowing moon that provides detailed views of the lunar surface accompanied by a soundtrack by composer Dan Jones. The garden is open daily, and cost is $29.95 for adults and $16.95 for youth (children under 3 are free). (1201 North Galvin Parkway; 480-941-1225; dbg.org) Heard Museum The Heard Museum is Phoenix’s world-class collection of Native American art. Nearly 100 years old, the Heard has an enormous number of works in the per- manent collection, plus hosts special exhibitions on a variety of topics. The museum recently unveiled “Substance of Stars,” a new permanent exhibition that examines the collection of the Heard Museum from Indigenous perspectives and includes immersive Indigenous storytelling featuring a 360-degree Sky Dome. Also on display through July is “He‘e Nalu: The Art and Legacy of Ha- waiian Surfing.” The Heard Museum is open daily. Admission is $22.50 for adults, with discounts for seniors, students, and children. (2301 North Central Avenue; 602-252-8840; heard.org) Lighthouse Artspace Immersive art experiences are all the rage these days. See what all the fuss is about at Lighthouse Artspace in Old Town Scottsdale, which is currently running two such events. Immersive Van Gogh focuses on the work of the Dutch master, and Immersive Monet & The Impressionists shows off the works of more than a dozen beloved artists such as Renoir, Degas, and Cassatt. Lighthouse Artspace switches up the days and times each show is playing, so check the websites for the schedule. Cost varies between $30 and $40 for Monet, and $40 to $55 for Van Gogh. (4301 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; vangoghphx.com; immer- sivemonet.com/phoenix) Japanese Friendship Garden You wouldn’t think that such a tiny, green oasis would thrive in the middle of a desert metropolis, but for more than 20 years, the Japanese Friendship Garden has been delighting visitors to its spot near Hance Park in downtown Phoenix. Created in partnership with Himeji, Japan, one of Phoenix’s sister cities, the Japa- nese Friendship Garden features a lake with a waterfall, traditional Japanese structures, secluded walking paths, plenty of koi, and a gift shop stocked with Asian goods. Cost is $10 adults, $8 seniors, and $7 students, military, and children ages 6 to 17. (1125 North Third Avenue; 602-274-8700; japanesefriendshipgarden.org) Mill Avenue, Tempe There’s always something happening on the stretch of Mill Avenue in Tempe that runs from Rio Salado Parkway to the north to University Drive to the south, Enjoy the eye-popping spectacle of Immersive Van Gogh in Scottsdale. | JENNIFER GOLDBERG
