Happenings

FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS

TIM ALLEN

ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

PARK WEST MARKET SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW

CHIHULY IN THE DESERT

PARK WEST MARKET

When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Park West, 9744 W. Northern Avenue, Peoria What: Featuring more than 100 vendors and food trucks, Park West Market will be set up every Saturday through April 30 in the parking lot behind Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers. Vendors include local purveyors such as San Tan Honey Farms, Ryan Alarie (RA) Seasonings, Food Evolves, Sensational Gifts, Desert Dog Treat Bar, Kindness Berries by Billie, Get Raw, Buenos Aires Empanadas, Sooooo Hummus Factory, and many more. Info: theparkwestmarket.com

GREASE

When: Through February 13 Where: Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills What: Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of the classic 1950’s musical, “Grease.” After a whirlwind summer romance, greaser Danny and girl-nextdoor Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more? Info: fhtaz.org

ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

When: February 5 - April 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends and Presidents’ Day Where: Festival Village, 12601 E. Highway 60, Gold Canyon What: Don’t miss Raucous Revelry at the Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 14-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! This unique outdoor event 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. There’s so much to see and do! Info: arizona.renfestinfo.com

CHIHULY IN THE DESERT

When: Through June 19 Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix What: Dale Chihuly returns to the Sonoran Desert with a stunning new exhibition at two of Arizona’s most iconic venues, Desert Botanical Garden and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West. Combining art, architecture and nature, Chihuly in the Desert is set against majestic saguaros, the striking Papago buttes, and a World Heritage site. Chihuly’s masterpieces stun from day to night as color, light, and form come alive for the first time ever at two locations for a joint exhibition. If you’re planning to see Chihuly in the Desert at the Garden, don’t miss out on the other half of the experience. Info: dbg.org/exhibits/chihuly-in-the-desert

TYLER, THE CREATOR: CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST 2022

When: February 8, 8 p.m. Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: Tyler, The Creator announced his spring 2022 North American tour, coming to Footprint Center on February 8, with Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown. The announcement arrives on the heels of his critically acclaimed album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts upon its release. Info: footprintcenter.com/events/tyler-the-creator

ROMEO & JULIET

When: February 10 - February 13 Where: Ballet Arizona, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix What: A romance that’s sure to set your heart aflame, the most famous love story of all time is performed just in time for Valentine’s Day with Prokofiev’s moving score played to perfection by The Phoenix Symphony. Set in 16th-century Verona, “Romeo & Juliet” chronicles Shakespeare’s tale of two passionate teenagers from great families on opposing sides of a bitter feud. With its sweepingly regal ballroom scenes, vivacious swordplay, and poignant pas de deux, Ib Andersen’s production is a visual tour de force. Info: balletaz.org/performance/romeo-juliet-2022

When: February 10, 8:30 p.m. Where: TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale What: The lineup for the 2022 Coors Light Birds Nest is stacked with stars. Three headliners have been announced for the Waste Management Phoenix Open Week in Scottsdale Feb. 9-12. Country music star Sam Hunt will take the stage Thursday (Feb. 10). Macklemore will perform Friday (Feb. 11), and Kygo will bring guest stars Sam Feldt and Forester Saturday (Feb. 12). General admission tickets will start at $75 and VIP tickets will begin at $285. VIP guests will be treated to complimentary food and drinks and have premium viewing area for the performances. The venue will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and headline acts will begin at 8:30 p.m. Info: axs.com/series/12653/waste-managementphoenix-open-coors-light-birds-nest-tickets

WATERFRONT FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL

When: February 11 - February 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Scottsdale, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale What: Thunderbird Artists, producer of award-winning fine art and wine festivals, lines the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront with the greatest selection of juried fine arts, fine wines, delectable chocolates, and musicians in the Southwest for the Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival. Patrons love strolling throughout spectacular paintings, bronzes, glass, stone, copper, clay sculptures, photography and jewelry, while listening to live musical entertainment and sipping fine wines. The Scottsdale Waterfront is a superb backdrop, which adds romance to the event with reflections across the waters. Info: thunderbirdartists.com/scottsdale-arizonawaterfront-fine-art-wine-festival-february

THE CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE

When: Saturday, February 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, February 13, noon-5 p.m. Where: Glendale Civic Center, 5750 S. Glenn Drive, Glendale What: Join chocolatiers, confectioners, and fellow sweets enthusiasts for a two-day celebration of one of America’s favorite treats. The Chocolate Experience promises chocolate goods, live music, chocolate pop artwork, chocolate and wine pairings, and more. Entry and parking are free for this special event. Info: azstreetmarket.com When: February 17 - 27 Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale What: The largest event of its kind in the world, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is held at WestWorld and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. In addition to exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars, family-focused events, and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 vendor booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art. Free activities that cater to the entire family include ‘Meet an Arabian Horse,’ ice cream socials, Paint-A-Pony ceramic horse painting, art contests, behind-the-scenes barn tours, educational round pen demonstrations, and more. Additional activities for a nominal fee will include pony-rides, petting zoo entry and camel rides. Info: scottsdaleshow.com/shows/scottsdale-arabianhorse-show

TIM ALLEN

When: February 19, 7:20 p.m. Where: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe What: Tim Allen, star of the hit sitcom “Last Man Standing” and the long running TV comedy “Home Improvement,” voice of space ranger Buzz Lightyear in the smash hit “Toy Story” movies, bestselling author of “Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man” and “I’m Not Really Here,” performs a night of stand-up comedy at ASU Gammage. Info: asugammage.com/shows-events/tim-allen When: February 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale What: Justin Bieber performs his classic and latest hits. Info: ticketmaster.com

ANIMALS AFTER DARK, AN AERIAL EXPERIENCE

When: February 25 Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix What: Animals After Dark, An Aerial Experience is a humorous sneak peek into the imagined lives of our animals after the sun sets. Get ready for a unique evening of thrilling aerial acrobatics by the performance troupe Atelotorque. Set against the backdrop of the Zoo’s main lake, guests will be immersed into a world of brilliant colors, flowing lines, and graceful power through evocative choreography. Info: phoenixzoo.org/events/animals-after-dark-anaerial-experience

INNINGS FESTIVAL

When: February 26 - 27 Where: Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe What: Innings Festival is a two-day event that will feature rock, pop and country performances, culinary demos, as well as curated food vendors, fun family activations and appearances by professional baseball players. Info: inningsfestival.com

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