8/12: Hip Hop Dance Championships

The 16th annual USA Hip Hop Dance Championship, World Hip Hop Dance Championship and World Battles take place in Phoenix. These competitions bring together more than 4,000 dancers from 50 countries, including the winners of preliminary events around the world. The event is run by Hip Hop International.

Details: World Hip Hop Dance Championship finals, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Grand Canyon University Arena, 3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Tickets start at $20. More info at hiphopinternational.com.

The 2016 USA champions and World bronze medalists were Outlawz, from Gilbert.

8/12: Learn Your Lizards walk

At the University of Arizona’s Boyce Thompson Arboretum, kids and adults can learn about Arizona’s most common and colorful reptiles. Leading the journey are “Wild Man Phil” Rakoci; Arizona Game and Fish Department researcher Dan Leavitt; and reptile wrangler Jamie Wisenall.

Details: 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9. Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, 37615 Highway 60, Superior. $12.50, $5 for ages 5-12, free for ages 4 and younger. 520-689-2811, ag.arizona.edu/BTA.

8/12-13: Phoenix Art Museum Free Family Weekend

During the second weekend of each month, the Phoenix Art Museum offers a free weekend of family-friendly activities, including scavenger hunts, live performances, story time, free tours and more.

Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. (near McDowell Road / Central Ave. Station on Valley Metro Rail). Free. 602257-1222, phxart.org.

8/12: ‘Bring It! Live’

The audience will have the opportunity to be part of the action at “Bring It! Live.” Check out Miss D and her Dancing Dolls as they perform their new rou- Arizona State University is back open for business for fall term on Aug. 17, which means their Tempe and Phoenix campuses soon will be crawling with hungry (and thirsty) students. Here’s a guide to some of the best eats and libations near the dorms: