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Things To Do For February
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Phoenix Coyotes HockeyOur professional NHL hockey team hopes to howl its way to the Stanley Cup. Jobing.com Arena, Glendale.
Various dates and times in February
Movies at the MuseumIndependent and classic cinema and documentaries relating to art, artists, and works on view in the Museum, usually followed by discussion. Free with paid museum admission. First come, first seated. Phoenix Art Museum.
Various dates and times in February
Free First Friday Nights at Children's Museum of Phoenix
Hours: 5-9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Our hands-on, interactive exhibits are designed to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children up to age 10 and the grown-ups who care about them. Climb to new heights in the Climber, navigate your way through Noodle Forest, or build a fort in Building Big. These are just a few of the adventures that await you at the Children's Museum of Phoenix
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is open to the public free of charge from 5-9 p.m. on the first friday night of each month.
Performances at the Museum
Performances from the East Valley community. Each performance is different. Includes children’s plays, kid and adult film series, classical music. Tempe History Museum. Free admission.
Various dates in February; Performance starts at 7 p.m.
Birds 'n' BeerBirds 'n Beer offers local professionals a fun and refreshing way to learn about Arizona birds and other wildlife while networking with fellow nature-lovers. Have a cold brew while enjoying an enlightening and lively presentation on Arizona nature. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center in
Phoenix. RSVP requested
602-468-6470. Free admission
Third
Thursday of the Month. Doors open at
5:30 p.m., program begins at
6:30 p.m.
Downtown Chandler Art WalkVisit more than 70 artisans set up along the streets in front of the unique shops and cafes of Historic Downtown Chandler. Free admission.
Third Friday of the Month; 6 - 10 p.m.
Start a Tradition: Ho Wine Experience at Café Zuzu
Every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Café Zuzu
Cost: Tasting is free, featured wine will be discounted.
Need a little motivation to make it to hump day? Every week Café Zuzu will be hosting a wine tasting featuring a new winery every week. Try out a taste, meet with an educated winery representative, and enjoy the featured pour at a special price all night. Make it a weekly tradition.
Scottsdale ArtWalk
ArtWalks are free to the public every Thursday evening along Main Street from Scottsdale Rd. west to Goldwater Blvd., and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Rd. to Fifth Ave. Restaurants, museums and free trolley and/or horse-drawn carriage rides are available during ArtWalk to transport folks from numerous free parking areas throughout the Scottsdale Arts District and Scottsdale Downtown.
Every Thursday; 7 - 9 p.m.
FOOD TRUCK CARAVAN
Ongoing weekly on Saturday
TIMES: Saturdays 6:30 p.m. -10:30
5th Ave & Goldwater
Join us every Saturday night for street food, live music and community fun!
Find up to 15 of the valley’s finest gourmet food trucks serving delicious foods from around the world in one parking lot. Our Caravan has over 35 trucks which we rotate each week.
Spend a minimum of $8.00 off of any truck and get an Ate on 5th card which gives you discounts to over 25 area merchants. Lounge in our Caravan tent on pillows and area rugs or sit at one of our communal picnic tables with misters and/or heaters for your comfort and listen to live music under the stars. Shop our Caravan Collection for apparel and gift items and check out our Caravan Couture line for your favorite canine gifts.
Scottsdale Art Bridge ThursdaysCrafters, jewelers, and artists displaying their work in an outdoor setting with live demonstrations and entertainment in Downtown Scottsdale on the Marshall Way Pedestrian Bridge. Family Friendly. Free admission.
Every Thursday; 5 p.m. - 10p.m.
) Desert Ridge Marketplace Concerts
Free concerts on two stages in North Phoenix at Desert Ridge Marketplace.
Every Friday & Saturday Night in January; 7 p.m.
Phoenix First FridayVisit more than 100 downtown Phoenix art galleries, studios and art spaces. Free admission.
First Friday of the Month; 6 - 10 p.m.
Farmers MarketsVegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, breads, jams, cheeses, juices, local specialty foods and crafts. Several locations.
Various dates, times, and locations in February.
Desert Ridge Marketplace Concerts
Free concerts on two stages in North Phoenix at Desert Ridge Marketplace.
Every Friday & Saturday Night in February 7 p.m.
Motorcycles on Main
The first Friday of every month is bike night in Downtown Mesa! Join over 1000 motorcycles and their riders on Main Street for a Sturgis-style event that attracts bike lovers from all over Arizona and beyond. The roads are closed to car traffic and open to bikes, riders and spectators for this family-friendly event. Enjoy music, food, and the beer garden (ID Required). Free admission.
First Friday of the Month
SUNDAY A’FAIR
February - April 05, 2015
Celebrating its 28th season, Sunday A’Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by the Valley’s top musicians, along with an arts-and-crafts market, fun activities for children and families, docent-led tours of the sculptures in the park and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA).
Guests are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs or picnic baskets and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment. Delicious foods from the grill, snacks and cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks also are available for purchase.
WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN
February 01, 2015
Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR, the Waste Management Phoenix Open has gained legendary status for being unlike any other golf tournament. Not only is it one of the fifth oldest events on the PGA TOUR schedule, it also features one of the most unique holes on TOUR – the famous 16th. The 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale is normally a routine 162-yard, par-3, but come tournament week the hole is completely transformed into a stadium with enough room for 15,000 screaming fans. It’s a great opportunity for players and fans to interact.
Combine that with 132 of the top golfers on the PGA TOUR including Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickelson and Brandt Snedeker to name a few and it’s easy to see why this event has grown to where it is today.
CHILLING & GRILLING TAILGATE WITH JIMMY MAC
February 01, 2015
Join Jim McMahon, Chicago Bear’s two-time Super Bowl champion and numerous Hall of Fame players and NFL Legends for a pre-game tailgate party. Enjoy live entertainment and one-on-one interaction with your favorite NFL Legends while feasting on a variety of tantalizing tailgate food and beverages.
SUPER BOWL XLIX
February 01, 2015
Arizona will host its third Super Bowl when Super Bowl XLIX is played at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015.
Harlem Globetrotters
Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2:00pm
The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the US Airways Center in Phoenix, AZ with their unrivaled family show, featuring some of the greatest athletes on the planet. With incredible ball handling wizardry, amazing rim-rattling dunks and trick shots, side-splitting comedy and unequaled on-court fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Street Eats Food Truck Festival at Salt River Fields
February 7 & 8, 2015
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
By now you food truck fans should be gearing up for what's become the biggest food truck festival to hit the Valley each year. The Street Eats Food Truck Festival, presented by New Times, will bring more than 50 trucks from around Arizona and the country to
Salt River Fields on
Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26. Attendees will also be able to catch live music, eating contests, and cooking demonstrations.
The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. This year trucks have come from states including Nevada and California to serve up everything from milk products and lobster grilled cheese to fry bread and fried chicken.
Throughout the day you'll be able to see others people stuff their faces with food during Twinkie eating, hot dog eating, pie eating, sandwich eating, and (perhaps the cruelest of them all) saltine eating contests. They'll be held hourly from 12:45 to 4:45 on the EATERAZ Contest Stage.
Taste in Tempe
Sunday, February 8, 2015, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
After last year's sold out debut, Taste In Tempe returns to Tempe Center for the Arts Amphitheater Park for a second round of delightful culinary experiences. Enjoy live music and entertainment while sampling wine, beer and dishes from various Arizona eateries. Other highlights include wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, shopping and more.
http://kmle1079.cbslocal.com/taste-in-tempe/
Dancing With the Stars: Live
Sunday, February 8, 2015, 8:00 PM
The hit TV show presents your favorite stars live in a brand new dance spectacular. The event will feature a cast of the television show's most popular competitors, treating audiences to exciting and romantic performances. Dancing with the Stars dancers will choreograph brand new never-before-seen numbers and re-create some of the show's most memorable moments.
5th Annual Grape Arizona Wine Event
Sunday, February 8, 2015, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5th Annual Grape Arizona Wine Event - Phoenix Rotary 100 - Sun Feb 8 at 2:00PM
Grape Arizona Wine Event
Join us Sunday, February 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. to enjoy
the best Arizona has to offer from Arizona vineyards.
Arizona Renaissance Festival
February 8-9 (Weekends through March)
Don't miss Raucous Revelry at the 27th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage!
The Festival is an outdoor event that combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a 16th Century European village market celebrating the arrival of the King and Queen to their shire. Walk through the gates to be transported back to a simpler more jovial time. Mingle with over 2,000 costumed characters, eat a giant roasted turkey leg; take part in games of chance and skill; cheer on your favorite knight; select a handcrafted rose for that special someone...so much to see and do
Adults Only Self-guided Valentine's Day Luminary Walk
Saturday, February 14, 2015, 7:00 PM
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
Enjoy an evening under the stars with that special someone for this adults-only Valentine walk. Tea lights will guide you to the path but your heart will lead the way. Interpretive Trail near the picnic area is open from 7-8:30pm.
Meet and Greet Signing | Keegan Allen | life.love.beauty
3PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
The actor beyond the character Toby Cavanaugh on Pretty Little Liars visits to sign his original collection of poems, stories, song lyrics, and photography.
Just for Kids: Valentine’s Day Craft - San Tan
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015 1:00Pm
Kids will be making Valentine's Day cards using nature-based items for a one-of-a-kind gift of love.
Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band
Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 5:30 PM
This foursome teaches young kids about music appreciation while introducing subjects like melody, rhythm and tempo.
Cirque du Soleil: Varekai
February 19-22 7:30 PM
Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an incredible world called, 'Varekai.' The story begins when a solitary young man falls from the sky and is parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest. This kaleidoscopic world is populated by fantastical creatures, and this young man sets off on an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. This production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to Varekai.
World Thinking Day
Saturday, February 21, 2015, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Discover the world, without leaving Phoenix! Girl Scouts will take you on a trip around the world, just be prepared to dance, play games and try exotic foods! Plus, see a special performance from the Kawambe-Omawale African Drum and Dance Theatre troupe.
Matsuri Festival of Japan
February 21 -22 2015
All things Japan will be celebrated at the 30th annual Matsuri Festival. Dig into Japanese cuisine from Roka Akor, Asahi Bakery, Pink Pepper and more and shop from dozens of vendors. Don’t miss the traditional Japanese performances going on throughout the weekend across three stages.
Arizona Barber Showcase 2015
Sunday, February 22, 2015, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Elite Barber Shop & Master Fades Present the 1st Annual Arizona Barber Showcase on Sunday, February 22nd 2015 | Club Cloud N9ne: 3353 W. Greenway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85053
This event will consist of a 3 category battle: Combover (Hard Part), Freestyle Fade and Lady Barber Competition. Plus, featuring a local barber showcase throughout the night, along with special performances by some of Arizona's best musical talent.
Best Food Truck of Arizona
February 22-23
Help decide who gets crowned king at the Best Food Truck of Arizona festival. All you have to do is eat delicious food and vote! Over 50 food trucks from across the state will be at Chandler’s Tumbleweed Park offering half and full servings of their dishes. The family-friendly event will also have a kid zone play area and live music to enjoy while you sample the best food truck cuisine in the state.
PARADA DEL SOL RODEO
February 26, 2015 — March 01, 2015
The Parada del Sol Rodeo is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctioned rodeo and will consist of four action-packed performances. As one of the oldest officially sanctioned rodeos in the country, the Parada del Sol Rodeo events include bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, and barrel racing, along with other family fun!
