Buckle up for an unforgettable night of food, music, theater, and film inspired by America’s most iconic highway

Coconino Center for the Arts invites the community to hit the open road—without leaving town—for Route 66: Diner Theater, a one-night-only benefit for CCA’s exhibitions and programs. This dynamic evening blends the tastes, sounds, and stories of America’s most iconic highway into an unforgettable experience.

The ticket price includes appetizers and dinner by Sosta, (2) drink tickets, theatrical performance, and three unique musical experiences, weaving together a rich tapestry of sound and storytelling within Coconino Center for the Arts’ current exhibition.

Saturday, September 27, 5 – 8 PM

Enjoy Route 66–themed diner fare by Sosta, each dish inspired by a stop along the Mother Road, served within CCA’s Route 66: Alternative Perspectives exhibition. The specially crafted menu takes guests on a culinary journey down Route 66, with stops in Chicago, St. Louis, Tulsa, Amarillo, Flagstaff, and Santa Fe. Highlights include:

  • Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket with stone ground mustard & giardiniera — a Chicago & St. Louis stopover
  • Hatch Chile Pizza with roasted hatch chiles, corn, nduja, and cilantro — a nod to the Southwest stretch of the route
  • Vanilla Gelato Pop Floats — a sweet, fizzy finale inspired by POP 66

The evening begins in the theater as Brian Sanders & The Local Group set an intimate, jazz-club mood, followed by Hard Times on the Mother Road – a moving theatrical tribute to The Grapes of Wrath in word and song directed by Kathleen McGeever.

To close the night, step outside for dessert and a drive-in–style screening of archival Route 66 film footage under the stars with music by Edie & The Electricians.

All proceeds benefit CCA exhibitions and programs, as part of Flagstaff’s kickoff to the 2026 U.S. Route 66 Centennial Celebration.

On sale now through September 18 – Don’t miss your seat for this one-night-only experience!

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This event is presented in partnership with Sosta, part of Pizziconcepts (Pizzicletta and Indian Gardens), and is hosting a satellite exhibition of Wes Pope’s POP 66 through September 27th