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1 PRESCOTT: Turn the Page – A Tribute to Bob Seger – Elks Theatre. Every effort has been made to make sure that each song is performed exactly as you remember it and that it is delivered with all the passion and excitement you would expect in a Bob Seger show. $22-25. 7 pm. 928-777-1370 or http://www.prescottelkstheater.com/

1 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Northern Arizona Suns vs. Lakeland Magic – Prescott Valley Event Center. Part of the National Basketball Association or NBA G League the NBA’s official minor league. 7 pm. https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com/

1 TUCSON: The Jokes’ On Us Tour – Fox Theatre. Lewis Black, Grammy Award-winning, stand-up comedian, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as a stand-up comedian, actor and author. https://www.livenation.com/

1 WICKENBURG: Chris Botti – Del. E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. This trumpeter’s sophisticated instrumental music begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. $75+. 7:30 pm. 928-684-6624 or https://dewpac.org/

1-2 PARKER: Bluewater Resort & Casino Parker “425” – The Legend Lives On - Legendary desert off-road is a favorite among racers and spectators alike, tears through Parker’s outlying Sonoran desert, includes a "Downtown Experience" with vendors and live music and a Pit Crew Challenge. 702-457-5775 or http://parkerareatourism.com or http://www.bitd.com/

1-3 GILBERT: Gilbert Art of Chocolate A’Fair – Gilbert Civic Center. It’s all about romance. Artisan chocolates and confections, gift market, live entertainment and food truck alley. 10 am – 5 pm. https://www.carefreeazfestivals.com/gilbert-events.html

1-3 TUCSON: Viva Piazzolla! – Pima Community College Center for the Arts. Portrays the emotionally charged life of legendary composer and nuevo tango godfather, Astor Piazzolla, through live music and dance. An original and exciting work in collaboration with Tucson Guitar Society and The Rogue Theatre. The choreography reflects the progression of Piazzolla’s musical compositions, moving stylistically from classic to contemporary “nuevo tango” music. $45. https://ballettucson.org/

1-3 TUCSON: Native American Craft Sale - Tohono Chul Park. Featuring handcrafted contemporary & vintage jewelry, collectible Native American art, & other authentic Zuni, Navajo, Hopi, & Santa Domingo treasures. Gerald Dawavendewa, a member of the Hopi tribe, will be at our Native American jewelry and art show demonstrating Kachina carving. Free admission during sale. 10 am - 4 pm. http://tohonochulpark.org/

1-3 YUMA: 13th Annual Two Rivers Renaissance Faire Pirate & Faerie Festival – Yuma County Fairgrounds. Experience the 16th century with merriment for all, including fire dancers, jugglers, musicians & singers performing bawdy songs & more. Celebrates the music, food, and fun of the olde world village marketplace. $10 at the gate; kids 6-12 and active military $5; Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 10 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm. 928-257-2056 or http://www.tworiversfaire.com

1-5 TUCSON: Whole Bead Show – Viscount Suites. http://wholebead.com/tuc19/

1-13 TUCSON: Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show – Ramada by Wyndham. Unique offerings from all seven continents. With its international exhibitors, heavy buyer traffic, and multiple venues, this show attracts award-winning designers of one-of-a-kind jewelry, cut and rough gemstones, natural fine minerals and fossil specimens at many price points. For more than 35 years, it is one of the premier gem and mineral showcases in Arizona and continues to grow. Open to public and wholesale, 310-586-6816 or http://www.pueblogemshow.com/ or http://www.tucsonshowguide.com

1-17 TUCSON: Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show – A wide variety of many unique and unusual products from all parts of various countries. 520-256-2079 or http://www.rapariver.com/

1-22 PHOENIX: Technology in Archaeology – Pueblo Grande Museum. Technology in Archaeology: LASERS (Link. Archaeology. Science. Entertainment. Research. Scholarship.) Presented each Friday in February at noon. These 45-minute lunch time lectures will explore how technology is used in archaeology practice, research, preservation and in museums: from lasers to radar, to 3-D printing and drones! https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/pueblo-grande

1-23 PHOENIX: Waiting For Henson - Playhouse On The Park at The Central Arts Plaza. . The All Puppet Players pull out all of the stops to bring their first original production to the stage. This offbeat, puppet-centric satire takes absurdist theater to new

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heights. All Puppet Players shows are for mature audiences with exceedingly immature tastes. 602-254-2151 or http://www.allpuppetplayers.com/

2 CAVE CREEK: Elephant Mountain Trail Runs – Cave Creek Regional Park. 50K, 35K, 22K and 12K, 6th race in the Desert Runner Trail Series, 50K and 35K courses feature a trip out of the Regional Park along Maricopa Trail to Spur Cross Ranch and back, finishing with a loop through Cave Creek Regional Park, 12K course stays within Cave Creek Regional Park and features the Go John and new Quartz trail, aid stations 2-5 miles. 7 am. http://www.aravaiparunning.com/elephant-mountain/

2 COOLIDGE: 6th Annual Casa Grande 5K & Half Marathon – Central Arizona College. Come run, walk, or jog with your friends, family, and co-workers, this fun event is on a flat and fast course. Includes dri-fit shirt, finisher’s medal, special awards for top finishers. Benefits Banner Casa Grande Medical Center Breast Center. https://www.active.com/coolidge-az/running/distance-running-races/casa-grande-half-marathon-and-5k-2019

2 FOUNTAIN HILLS: 23rd Annual Powerman Arizona - Desert Classic Duathlon – McDowell Mountain Park. This run, bike, run event is very popular with local and national competitors because it is done on trails through the beautiful Sonoran Desert. 10K run 60K bike, 10K Trail Run, Short - 5k run, 30k bike, 5k run OR 5k run, 27k mountain bike, 5k run OR 2.5k run, 15k bike, 2.5k run. One of the best conducted duathlons in the nation. $99. 810-394-1598 or http://powermannorthamerica.com

2 MESA: DT Mesa Fest (Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts) – A free event featuring unique artistic creations, music, food and fun for the whole family. Features the work of established and emerging artists. Music provided by Peggy and Tim. 10 am – 4 pm. http://www.dtmesafest.com

2 MESA: Chris Botti – Mesa Arts Center. Chris Botti is the largest-selling American instrumental artist. He has four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy® Awards. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. $45-75. 8 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/chris-botti

2 MESA: 16th Annual Rose Auction – Mesa Community College. Home of the largest rose garden in the Desert Southwest, rare and unusual roses will be sold at auction, more than 120 roses, modern and antique, large and small, silent auction, raffle, refreshments. Free. 8 am. Auction at 1 pm. http://www.Roses4AZ-Mevrs.org

2 PHOENIX: Rio Salado Trial Run – Rio Salado Restoration Habitat. The 15K, 10K and 5K are mixed terrain looping courses with varying elevations. The courses wind up and down along and across the Rio Salado Salt River and its banks. Each consists of paved and dirt paths with a few small jaunts across areas of the river basin containing river rocks. These courses are a perfect way to enjoy the beauty and wildlife of Rio Salado, a hidden gem in the heart of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. $45. 6:30-11 am. 602-402-3332 or http://RioSaladotrailRun.com H

2 PHOENIX: The Jokes’ On Us Tour – Comerica Theatre. Lewis Black, Grammy Award-winning, stand-up comedian, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as a stand-up comedian, actor and author. https://www.livenation.com/

2 PHOENIX: 67th Annual Great Canadian Picnic – South Mountain Park. is a family fun day filled with activities, games, live music, snow games, rock climbing wall, classic cars, door prizes, great food and so much more for both adults and kids! Free. 10 am – 3 pm. 602-309-1552 or http://canadianpicnic.com/

2 PHOENIX: Motoring Thru Time – Heritage & Science Park. It is a free family event, and features classic cars, food trucks and vendors. Free. 10 am – 4 pm. 602-262-5070 or http://heritagesquarePHX.org H

2 PHOENIX: Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta – Talking Stick Resort Arena. Game of the National Basketball Association. Theme night: Kids Night / Deandre Ayton Growth Poster courtesy of Arizona Milk Producers (first 2,500 fans ages 16 and under). 7 pm. https://www.nba.com/suns/

2 PHOENIX: Mata Ortiz & Zapotec Weavings Show & Sale – Pueblo Grande Museum. Master artist Oralia López answers questions about the intricate process of painting these pots. Zapotec weavers known for finely woven textiles from Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico will explain how these textiles are made by hand and are a unique pieces of art featuring traditional Zapotec and Mixtec designs. Free. 11 am – 3 pm. https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/pueblo-grande

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2 PRESCOTT: Class of ‘69 – Elks Theatre. This annual salute to the top songs from 50 years ago features chart toppers from 1969. $22-25. 7 pm. 928-777-1370 or http://www.prescottelkstheater.com/

2 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Northern Arizona Suns vs. Delaware Blue Coats – Prescott Valley Event Center. Aloha! The Northern Arizona Suns will bring a taste of Hawaii to Prescott Valley when they host Aloha Fest. The team will wear a themed jersey that will be up for auction immediately following the game. Part of the National Basketball Association or NBA G League the NBA’s official minor league. 7 pm. https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com/

2 SCOTTSDALE: An Evening of Legends Soft Machine & The Levin Brothers – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Danny Zelisko Presents welcomes from London, progressive jazz-rock pioneers Soft Machine and from New York, The Levin Brothers featuring iconic brothers Tony & Pete Levin. $40+. 7:30 pm. https://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/

2 SCOTTSDALE: The American West in Film & Television: Top Ten Westerns – Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Arizona’s Official Western Film Historian Charlie LeSueur leads a conversation on what defines the greatest films in the Western genre and create a definitive Top 10 list of Western films from 1930 to present. 11 am. https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/

2 SEDONA: 14th Annual RunSedona – Sedona Medical Center. Marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K, city and forest roads, elevations from 4100 to 4650 feet. 8 am. 800-775-7671 or  http://www.arizonaroadracers.com or http://www.sedonamarathon.com

2 SUPERIOR: Annual Spring Plant Sale - Boyce Thompson Arboretum. The popular seasonal sale and fundraiser is open to the public. An annual membership saves 20% on plant purchases including sale of trees, shrubs, herbs, flowers, cacti and succulents. Staff and volunteers from Pinal County's Superstition Mountain Master Gardeners program, advise and assist buyers with suggestions for landscaping projects. Daily admission not required to just buy plants. 602-827-3000 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu H

2 TUCSON: Art Safari – Central Tucson Gallery Association. Walking tour of central Tucson warehouse and storefront galleries, featuring exhibit openings and artist receptions, presented by Central Tucson Gallery Association. 520-624-0595 or http://www.ctgatucson.org/galleries.html

2 TUCSON: 6th Annual Savor – Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival – Tucson Botanical Gardens. Lively food experiences, culinary demonstrations, wine-maker meet and greets, local food producer presentations, food, wine and cocktail menu samplings from more than 30 local chefs. $79-85. 11 am – 3 pm. 520-797-3959 x0 or http://www.tucsonbotanical.org or https://www.saaca.org/savor.html

2 TUCSON: Music in the Mountains: Rene Taylor – Catalina State Park. Rene Taylor presents a classy evening with jazz standards. Kick back under the trees and enjoy wonderful music with the beautiful Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop. $7 per vehicle (up to four adults). 3 pm. https://azstateparks.com/events/

2 TUCSON: BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet with the Carnivaleros - El Casino Ballroom. The Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association presents Grammy-winning Cajun superstars. Local favorites the Carnivaleros open the show. $20-25. 7:30 pm. Proceeds benefit the 2019 Tucson Folk Festival, one of the oldest free Americana and Folk music festivals in the country. https://www.tucsonfolkfest.org/folk-festival/ or https://cajun2019.brownpapertickets.com/

2-3 SIERRA VISTA: Quilts of the Huachucas! – Buena High School. Annual quilt show featuring more than 175 quilts, new and vintage. We will have a vendor mall, education programs, memorial table, raffle quilt opportunities, door prizes, an appraiser (separate fee), and a food truck. Come join the fun of fiber art appreciation, celebrate our 40th anniversary as a quilt guild. $7 admission, free parking. Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 3 pm. 520-255-6780 or http://hummingbirdquiltguild.com H

2-3 SUPERIOR: Picket Post Mansion Open House – Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Rare opportunity to walk through Colonel William Boyce Thompson's venerable "mansion" perched on volcanic cliffs overlooking his namesake Arboretum. Arboretum admission is also required: $15 adults and $5 for children. Tickets are sold the days of the Open House only, and

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access to the Picket Post House is from the Main Trail, a walk of approximately one half mile from the Visitor Center. No advance tickets are sold. $20. 9 am – 4 pm. 602-827-3000 or http://www.btarboretum.org/events-calendar

2-3  TUCSON: La Traviata – Temple of Music and Art. Violetta is a courtesan who throws the best parties in Paris, but one night, while guests enjoy her glittering salon, she is confronted with the love of the young Alfredo Germont. She is forced to make a difficult decision: will she sacrifice everything she has accomplished for love? Violetta follows her heart, escaping Paris with Alfredo. When the realities of family, love, life, and death catch up with the young lovers, though, Violetta is again confronted by difficult truths and heartbreaking choices. 7:30 & 2 pm. https://www.azopera.org/performances/la-traviata

2-9 TUCSON: To Bead True-Blue – Casino Del Sol. The show encompasses all handcrafted media, including bead making, gem cutting, metalwork, jewelry art, lapidary, glass making, ceramics, glass lamp work, polymer clay, fashion design, millinery, weaving, textile arts, hand tooled leather, handspun yarn, felting, natural-dyed fiber, woodblock fabric printing, embroidery, hand sewn clothing and wearable art.. 10 am – 6 pm. 530-274-2222 or http://www.tobeadtrueblue.com or http://www.xpopress.com/

2-11 SCOTTSDALE: Western Week – A multitude of festivities that pay homage to the area’s Old West history and celebrates the city’s vibrancy to date. https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/

2-16 PEORIA: Desert Adventures – Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Arizona is known for the Sonoran Desert: how much do you know about all of the plants, animals and reptiles that call it home? Come learn about the wonders of the desert in this educational, immersive puppet performance. Features Arizona wildlife such as saguaro cacti, great horned owls and even a javelina to educate audiences on the beauty of the desert through skilled puppetry. 623-815-7930 or http://theaterworks.org/

2-16 TUCSON: Annual Arizona Mineral & Fossil Showcase – Ramada Hotel, Hotel Tucson City Center. 300 mineral & fossil dealers from around the world offering specimens & related items in the areas of mineralogy, geology, paleontology. Free. 10 am - 6 pm. 505-867-0425 or https://www.mzexpos.com/tucson or http://www.visittucson.org/gemshow H y

2-17 TUCSON: African Art Village – Items being sold are African Artifacts, masks, baskets, beads, and cloth. Mudd, Indigo, and Shea butter, as well as artists from Burkina Faso who will be exhibiting beautiful one of a kind paintings. Various African clothes, drums, wood carvings and jewelry too. African and Greek Food will also be available.7:30 am – 6 pm. 520-869-7895 or https://xpopress.com/show/profile/18/african-art-village

3 MARANA: A Taste of the Wild: The Marana Wild Foods Gastronomy Tour - Exclusive tastings, including gourmet wild crafted foods from Bean Tree Farm, Catalina Brewing Company, and Button Brew House. Visit one archaeology site related to ancient foodways. 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. https://www.discovermarana.org/gastronomy-tour/

3 PHOENIX: 10th Annual Arizona Bach Festival 2019: Bach Concerti – All Saints’ Episcopal Church. Double Concerto for Violin/Oboe, Concerto in E Major, & Cantata Sinfonias. Katherine McLin, violin; Stephen Redfield, violin; Martin Schuring, oboe; Scott Youngs, conductor. $21-25. 3 pm. https://arizonabachfestival.org/

3 TEMPE: 5th Annual Tackle Trauma 5K Run/Walk – Papago Park. The 5K course is great way to start your football Sunday with family–we’ve got activities for the kids including face-painting and a bouncy house! The moderate-level course runs on the east side of Papago Park. $35. 8 am. 602-933-4060 or https://www.aztracc.org/tackletrauma5K/ H w

3-24 TUCSON: Top Girls - Tornabene Theatre. By Arizona Repertory Theatre. Top Girls captures the exhilaration of an era when advancement for women no longer was a novelty.  One of the most important playwrights of today, Caryl Churchill, has provided a brilliant script that celebrates women throughout history and brings to life a time when things seemed to be finally changing and reminds us of the distance still left to be traveled. 520-621-1162 or http://theatre.arizona.edu

4 PHOENIX: Phoenix Suns vs. Houston – Talking Stick Resort Arena. Game of the National Basketball Association. Theme night: Josh Jackson Bobblehead courtesy of Ticketmaster (first 5,000 fans). 7 pm. https://www.nba.com/suns/

5 MESA: Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan – Mesa Arts Center. On Songs of Bob Dylan, Joan Osborne unleashes her sizable gifts as a vocalist and interpreter upon The Bard’s celebrated canon. $35-45. 7:30 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/chris-botti

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5 YUMA: Behind the Big Guns Tour – Departs from Yuma Quartermaster Depot. Go behind the gates of Yuma Proving Ground to learn about this U.S. Army installation’s history and its modern-day mission. $55 per person includes transportation and lunch. Advance reservations required. 800-293-0071 or 928-783-0071 or https://www.universe.com/users/visit-yuma-SQNFT1

5-27 PHOENIX: Two Trains Running – Herberger Theater Center. There's a new president in the White House. Racial tensions are on the rise. But no, it's not 2018. It's 1969 - and the civil rights movement is sending tremors through Pittsburg's Hill District. Two Trains Running explores a time of extraordinary change - and the ordinary people who get left behind. 602-256-6995 or https://arizonatheatre.org/show/two-trains-running/

6 MESA: A Bowie Celebration – Mesa Arts Center. Join key musicians of David Bowie's bands from across the decades, anchored by his longest standing member Mike Garson along with other amazing Bowie band alumni with A BOWIE CELEBRATION: The David Bowie Alumni Tour featuring a critically acclaimed evening of Bowie songs with world-class vocalists and an ever-rotating mix of hits and deep cuts. $33-68. 7:30 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/a-bowie-celebration

6 PHOENIX: The Globe-Miami Mining District from Prospect to Producer – Pueblo Grande Museum. Jay Spehar, Mining Historian will discuss the evolution of the mining district from its formative era to its current operations. Get to know some of the companies that have operated in the district and how they impacted the economics and environment of the towns. http://www.pueblogrande.org/

6 SCOTTSDALE: Close Encounters with Music: Three Russian Giants: Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev and Stravinsky – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Alexander Shtarkman, piano, and Yehuda Hanani, cello, collaborate on Three Russian Giants: Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev and Stravinsky. Featured are the cello-and-piano sonatas of Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) and Serge Prokofiev (1891-1953), plus the dazzling solo-piano version of Petrushka by Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971). https://scottsdalearts.org/

6 SCOTTSDALE: Old West / New Tech – Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Chris Wimmer’s Legends of the Old West podcast revives the classic stories of the Old West for today’s audiences. During this program audience members will learn about the process of identifying, researching and producing the stories that Wimmer brings to life. 1 pm. https://scottsdalemuseumwest.org/visit/museum-hours/

6 SCOTTSDALE: Nat “King” Cole Centennial with Joe Bourne and Dennis Rowland – ASU Kerr Cultural Center. Travel back in time as Nat King Cole’s work is honored by Tucson-based vocalist Joe Bourne. Bourne is a charming performer with a smooth, resonant voice and repertoire and arrangements that celebrate Cole's unique style. The beloved Dennis Rowland, will add his world-class pipes to the show. $10-39. https://asukerr.com/

6-10 TUBAC: 60th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts – Arizona’s longest running art festival, showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists, craft persons and musicians from around the country, horse-drawn trolleys, roving entertainers and a food court featuring a variety of cuisines. Free. $8 parking. 10 am - 5 pm. 520-398-2704 or http://www.tubacaz.com H z

6-28 YUMA: Field to Feast Tours – Led by local growers, these agri-culinary tours feature a field working orientation, a u-pick session at the University of Arizona's research farm, and a fresh lunch served by Arizona Western College culinary students. $55 per person includes transportation, lunch, and take-home produce. Advance reservations required. https://www.universe.com/users/visit-yuma-SQNFT1

7 MESA: Billy Gardell – Mesa Arts Center. Emmy nominated actor and comedian Billy Gardell starred in the CBS Hit television series, MIKE & MOLLY as Officer Mike Biggs from 2010-2016. $39.56-86.60. 7:30 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/billy-gardfell

7 MESA: Kodo – Mesa Arts Center. "Kodo" conveys two meanings: Firstly, "heartbeat," the primal source of all rhythm. Secondly, read in a different way, the word can mean "children of the drum," a reflection of Kodo’s desire to play the drums

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simply, with the heart of a child. $31-51. 7:30 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/kodo

7 SCOTTSDALE: Western Week Gold Palette ArtWalk - Featuring live music from the Desert Dixie band, line-dancing instruction and artists’ demonstrations, a multitude of traditional and modern Western artwork will be on display throughout the Scottsdale Arts District’s numerous galleries during this Western Week kick-off event. Free. 6:30-9:30 pm. https://scottsdalegalleries.com/

7 WICKENBURG: Tracy Byrd – Del. E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. This multi-platinum country artist will entertain with a catalog of more than 30 hit singles in a 25 year career. $52+. 7:30 pm. 928-684-6624 or https://dewpac.org/

7-8 PHOENIX: 10th Annual American Liberty Festival - Arizona's only living history event devoted wholly to the American Revolution and by Arizona's own Revolutionary War re-enactors, brought to you by We Make History and our Revolutionary War team of Family Friendly Reenacting - the same people who bring you the annual American Heritage Festival in Queen Creek. http://www.americanlibertyfestival.com

7-16 STATEWIDE: 9th Annual Arizona Beer Week – Arizona Beer Week is the celebration of Arizona craft beer. With more than 200 events across the state, each hosted by breweries, craft beer bars, hotels or restaurants, there is something for everyone. Educational behind the scenes, tastings, beer dinners and much more. The 18th Annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival® is our premier event and the only event run by the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild during the week. http://arizonabeerweek.com/

8 PHOENIX: Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors – Talking Stick Resort Arena. Game of the National Basketball Association. 7 pm. https://www.nba.com/suns/

8 PRESCOTT: Sephira – Irish Rock Violinists – Elks Theatre. When you experience Sephira, you are instantly reminded that these girls are not delicate dainty creatures, they are two very talented and powerful women with fire in their souls! $22-25. 7 pm. 928-777-1370 or http://www.prescottelkstheater.com/

8 SCOTTSDALE: 61st Hashknife Pony Express Arrival - Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West. Experience living history when the oldest officially sanctioned Pony Express in the world thunders into town to deliver the mail to U.S. Postal Service representatives at the museum’s front steps. Meet the riders (and horses!) and enjoy activities inside and outside the museum. Free activities will be offered. 10 am - 1 pm. 480-686-9539 or https://scottsdalemuseumwest.org/

8 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Native Experience – Saguaro Hotel. The kick-off event for the Arizona Indian Festival, this introduces authentic native culture and cuisine in a cocktail setting with Native Chef tasting stations. Featuring traditional and fusion foods and cocktails crafted by Twila Cassadore (San Carlos Apache), Mario Renneto Etsitty (Dine/Navajo), Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz (Xicana/Tewa) and Freddie Bitsoie, executive chef of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (Dine/Navajo), demonstrations, interactive conversations, traditional and contemporary Native Arts and more. $60. 6-8 pm. https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/

8 TUCSON: Annual Flame Off – A highly anticipated flame working competition. Renowned local and visiting glass artists compete against the clock in front of hundreds of spectators, a highlight of the Gem and Mineral Show, draws hundreds of people for a night of spectacular entertainment, providing the ultimate opportunity to get together to celebrate everything that is fun and exciting about glass. $20. 7-11 pm. http://www.sonoranglass.org https://sonoranglass.org/flameoff2019/

8 YUMA: Date Night Dinner - A multi-course gourmet dinner served under the stars in a lush Yuma date grove! Every course prepared by Chef Alex Trujillo features a new twist on this oldest of cultivated fruits, whether savory or sweet. By Yuma Visitors Bureau in cooperation with the Bard Valley Date Growers Association to showcase Yuma's delightful desert weather and the culinary versatility of one of its more unique crops. $80, advance reservations required. https://www.universe.com/events/date-night-dinner-2-8-19-tickets-BVH0PS

8-9 SIERRA VISTA: 27th Annual Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering – Klein Center for the Performing Arts. More than 60 artists from all over the U.S. and Canada in major stage performances and mini-concerts, learn the history of the Arizona Territory through song and poetry, celebration of Western culture, history and folklore presented through the song and verse of real cowboys. $6-20. 520-508-9359 or https://www.cowboypoets.com/ H

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov8-10 BUCKEYE: Annual Copperstate Fly-in and Aviation Trade Show – Buckeye Municipal Airport. Bringing together aviation

enthusiasts in the southwest United States it draws more than 500 visiting planes. It is the largest Fly-In of its type in the western United States and the fourth largest Fly-In in the United States. Features aircraft awards, aviation business information booths, educational workshops for pilots, and youth activities. http://www.copperstate.org/

8-10 CASA GRANDE: 16th Annual Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival – “Running of the Gourds” - Pinal County Fairgrounds. Wuertz Farm's Annual "Running of the Gourds" festival is a nationally acclaimed event featuring more than 100 gourd artists/vendors, reserved classes, AzGS judged show, entertainment, gourd games, wide variety of food vendors and dried gourds for sale. $10. Fri-Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 3 pm. 520-723-4432 or http://www.wuertzfarm.com/

8-10 MESA: 15th Annual Arizona Electric Festival – Superstition Air Park. Join us at the 15th Annual Arizona Electric Festival at the Superstition Airpark! Enjoy great on-site food, while watching incredible aircraft and flying skills! Saturday there will be an Air Show at Noon! $6 per carload. Fri 8 am – 5 pm. Sat 8 am – 9 pm. Sun 8 am – 2 pm. http://www.azelectricfestival.com

8-10 PARKER: 8th Annual ADBA Southwest Showdown – Drag Boat Races – Blue Water Resort & Casino. High-octane race on the Colorado River. Free. 8 am – 3 pm. 602-614-0560 or http://adbaracing.com or http://www.parkeraz.org/ H

8-10 PEORIA: 32nd Annual The Peoria Greekfest - St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. Traditional cuisine prepared by Greek chefs, Greek music & folk dancers, imports, games and activities for kids, raffle, pastries and church tours. $3, 12 & under free, students & active military free. Fri 4-10 pm, Sat 11 am – 10 pm, Sun 11 am – 7 pm. 623-486-8665 or http://www.peoriagreekfest.com   H  x

8-10 PHOENIX: 29th Annual Chinese Week’s Culture and Cuisine Festival – Year of the Boar - Margaret T. Hance Park (East). Enjoy Chinese cuisine, arts & crafts, Chinese calligraphy, dragon and lion dances, Chinese costume photo booth, folk and traditional dances, mah-jongg booth, martial arts demos, musical performances, Chinese Tea Ceremony, photo exhibit, Koi-fish exhibit, chopstick pick up contest, children’s hands-on activities and souvenirs. Free. Fri 9 am – 3 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am – 5 pm, Beer Garden, Sat & Sun 11 am – 4:30 pm. http://phoenixchineseweek.org/ H

8-10 QUARTZSITE: Quartzsite Gold, Treasure and Craft Show – QIA Bldg. Vendors selling & demonstrating gold prospecting equipment, nuggets, jewelry, coins and more, speakers, demonstrations, questions and answers for metal detectors and other prospecting equipment, door prizes, $5 at the door, good for all 3 days, Fri – Sat 9 am – 4 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm. https://quartzsitegoldshowcom.wordpress.com/

8-10 SCOTTSDALE: 8th Annual Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival - Scottsdale Waterfront. More than 125 juried fine artists will line the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront, along with wineries and live musical entertainment. $3. 10 am – 5 pm. 480-837-5637 or http://thunderbirdartists.com

8-10 SCOTTSDALE: Worldwide Women's Film Festival – Harkins Shea 14. The Worldwide Women's Film Festival educates, supports, and empowers women in the collaborative endeavor of filmmaking while we shine a light on women's stories and diverse experiences. 602-525-3012 or http://www.wwfilmfestival.com H

8-10 WICKENBURG: 71st Annual Gold Rush Days - Senior pro rodeo, gold panning, carnival, western dances, arts & crafts, BBQ, gem show, mucking & drilling contest, contests, 4th largest parade in the state on Sat. morning. 928-684-5479 or 800-942-5242 or http://www.outwickenburgway.com

8-10 YUMA: 74th Annual Silver Spur Rodeo – Yuma County Fairgrounds. PRCA sanctioned rodeo that draws top cowboys and cowgirls from all around the Turquoise Circuit and beyond. Also a rodeo parade on Sat morning and rodeo dances on Fri & Sat. evenings. 1 pm. 928-726-4420 or http://yumarodeo.com/

8-11 TUCSON: Tucson Westward Look Mineral Show – Westward Look Resort. Fine mineral specimens and meteorites from top dealers all over the world, special lobby display on Saturday and Sunday evening program. 509-458-2331 or http://finemineralshow.com/tucson/

9 BISBEE: 28th Annual Chocolate Tasting – Central School. Serious chocoholics will melt for this fundraiser to benefit Arizona’s oldest library, a ticket buys you entrée to a spread of decadent chocolate desserts, pick up a to-go box of exquisite chocolates created in Bisbee kitchens to share later with your darling, live music. $15. 6-9 pm. http://bisbeechocolatetasting.com/

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov9 CAMERON: Little Colorado River Half Marathon and 10K - Run on a newly-restored section of the LCR trail. Includes

performance t-shirt, race poster, light pre-race breakfast, professional timing, finisher’s medal for the half and age-group/overall awards. Also a community run for both kids and adults.  Live music and post-race food for all runners. 928-679-2231 or http://navajoyes.org/events/little-colorado-river-gorge-half-marathon/

9 CHANDLER: Annual Arizona Black Rodeo – Rawhide. The Arizona Black Rodeo Association is proud and excited to present the Arizona Black Rodeo featuring national African American rodeo competitors. There will be two shows 1:00pm and 7:00pm featuring bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, steer undercoating, barrel racing and the crowd favorite mutton bustin' & calf scramble for the little ones. http://azblackrodeo.wixsite.com/azbr

9 COTTONWOOD: 23rd Annual Arts and Crafts American Style Show – Clemenceau Heritage Museum. Features talented Verde Valley artists and craftsmen displaying stained glass, jewelry, sewing, woodwork, clothing, original paintings and more. light refreshments are available. $1. 10 am – 3 pm. 928-772-1024 or http://clemenceaumuseum.com/

9 FLAGSTAFF: 5th Annual Flagstaff Chocolate Walk - Historic Downtown Flagstaff. Explore beautiful downtown Flagstaff while sampling chocolate treats from local restaurants, bakeries, and shops.  Purchase you passport at the Flagstaff Visitor Center in the week leading up to the event. 928-213-2951 or https://www.flagstaffarizona.org/chocolatewalk/

9 FLAGSTAFF: 12th Annual Kahtoola Agassiz Uphill - Arizona Snowbowl. Participants race in the snow up the second tallest peak in Arizona, a Fun Climb with half the vertical feet and half the distance and a competitive division that will be 3 miles with 1800 foot vertical climb and descent. $25-75. 5 pm. https://kahtoolauphill.com/

9 FLORENCE: 34th Annual Florence Historic Home Tour – Florence Visitor Center. The history, culture and essence of a community are revealed in many ways. Books, journals and other documents provide immediate, written information about a town. However, a deeper and stronger appreciation of a community’s history is revealed in its homes and buildings. $10-15. 10 am - 4 pm. 520-868-7699 or http://www.florenceaz.gov/hometour/

9 FOUNTAIN HILLS: 6th Annual Concours in the Hills High-Performance and Classic Car Show - Fountain Park. One of Arizona's largest premier car shows featuring a diverse range of ultra-high performance sports, luxury and classic vehicles from both imported and domestic manufacturers. Million-dollar 200 mph plus cars, muscle cars, sports cars, hot rods, exotics, classics, race cars and pre-war classics will all be on display. Free. 10 am - 3 pm. http://www.concoursinthehills.org/

9 MESA: I Love Science Day – Arizona Museum of Natural History. Unleash your inner scientist! Get hands-on with crafts and live demos, and meet people from different fields. Join us for a fun filled science celebration that has something for everyone! Observe ongoing scientific experiments, and participate in science based activities and a variety of fun crafts. $7. 9-11 am. https://arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/7220/2183?curm=2&cury=2019

9 MESA: Jad Abumrad: The Miracle of Indoor Plumbing – Mesa Arts Center. After 15 years of making Jad Abumrad found himself standing on a street corner, staring down at a manhole cover and thinking: indoor plumbing! Join Jad as he deconstructs the process of finding and developing stories and creating new, original work. He’ll unearth the hidden ingredients key to the stories that inspire, change and connect us all. $35. 7:30 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/jad-abumrad-the-miracle-of-indoor-plumbing

9 MESA: Mesa-Phoenix Marathon – Mesa Riverview. Want to go for a run? With the right training and commitment, you can find yourself fully prepared at the starting line of a 10K, half marathon or the full 26.2 miles! Want to get the whole family involved? Our free 1K fun run will get the kids in on the action too. $0-125. 6 am. http://thephoenixmarathon.com/

9 PARKER: 40th Annual Take a Kid Fishing - La Paz County Park. For beginning and experienced anglers, loaner rods are available, or free to bring your own, bait provided and you do not need to possess a fishing license to participate, free, bring the family and join the fun, organized by the Parker Bass Club and community. 10 am – 2 pm. 928-345-8698 or http://www.parkeraz.org

9 PHOENIX: Jim Jefferies The Night Talker Tour – Celebrity Theatre. Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy. He was recently named one of the top 5 touring comedians in the world. $49.50 -$50.50. https://www.celebritytheatre.com/

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov9 PRESCOTT: Giants of Folk – The Folk Sessions 16th Anniversary Concert – Elks Theatre. The songs of Bob Dylan, Hank

Williams, Peter, Paul and Mary, Woody Guthrie, The New Christy Minstrels, Townes Van Zandt, Joan Baez and more. $25-30. 7 pm. 928-777-1370 or http://www.prescottelkstheater.com/

9 SCOTTSDALE: 66th Annual Scottsdale Parada Del Sol Parade & Trails End Festival - A community celebration attracting more than 30,000 people and showcases the history, school groups, bands, live musical entertainment and shopping. Experience Arizona's old west entertainment. Starts at Indian School Rd to Oak St. on Scottsdale Rd. Free. 9 am, followed by Trail's End Festival. http://ScottsdaleParade.com H

9 SHOW LOW: Annual Freeze Disk Golf Tournament – Show Low City Park. Presented by Innova Champion Discs. A 2019 Southwest Cactus Series tournament. 928-242-6935 or https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Show_Low_FREEZE_Presented_by_Innova_Champion_Discs_2019

9 SUN CITY WEST: 7th Annual ARC Car Show & Swap Meet – R.H. Johnson Recreation Center. The Automotive Restoration Club, co-sponsored by Recreation Centers of Sun City present 400 cars-antiques and classics, plus vendors, raffles, swap meet, food, a raffle drawing for a 2018 Mustang GT Fastback or $10,000. Spectators free. 8 am - 3 pm. Swap meet opens at 7 am. 623-518-3326 or https://arcofscw.com/  H

9 SUNRISE: Annual White Mountain Winterfest - Sunrise Ski Resort. Features snow sled/tubing hill, ice sculpting, live entertainment, food vendors, Rail Jam, family snowman contest. 10 am – 2 pm. https://www.sunriseskiparkaz.com/events

9-10 BUCKEYE: Annual Buckeye Air Fair – Buckeye Municipal Airport. A day of fun for the whole family, featuring Science & Technology Expo with astronomy, science, and aviation exhibits, aircraft displays and air demonstrations, police & fire demonstrations, car show, Lauridsen Aviation Museum, biplane, hot air and helicopter rides, craft vendors, exhibitors, kids zone and much more. Free, 9 am - 3 pm. http://www.buckeyeairfair.com H

9-10 GLENDALE: 24th Annual Chocolate Affaire - Murphy Park. Nearly 40 chocolate purveyors, featuring delights like chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate-drizzled kettle corn, chocolate-covered nuts, chocolate-covered cheesecake and bananas, fried Snickers dipped in chocolate and much more. Presented by Arizona’s famous candy makers, Cerreta Candy Company. Free. Sat 10 am – 10 pm, Sun noon – 5 pm. 623-930-2299 or http://www.visitglendale.com H y

9-10 GLENDALE: 29th Annual Winter Tractor & Engine Show – Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area. Antique engine displays, engine demonstrations, tractor pulls, tractor plowing demonstration, parade, children’s events, food vendors, crafters and more. 9 am – 3 pm. https://aedgeta.org/

9-10 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 34th Annual Winterfest – McCulloch Bl. (Downtown District). Day of appreciation for the community's winter visitors, more than 200 vendors from across the U.S. Entertainment, activities for youngsters, arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home decor, tasty street-food, beer garden, and eclectic entertainment. Free. Sat. 9 am - 5 pm, Sun. 9 am - 4 pm. 928-855-4115 or https://golakehavasu.com/event/winterfest/ H

9-10 PHOENIX: 29th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest - Heard Museum. Top American Indian and Canadian First Nation hoop dancers vie for the title of World Champion Hoop Dancer, amazing performances of the intertribal hoop dance where each dancers weaves in aspects of his or her distinct tradition and culture, more than $30,000 in prize money, fry bread & other American Indian foods. $7.50-18. 9 am - 5 pm. 602-252-8848 or http://www.heard.org/hoop H y

9-10 PHOENIX: 63rd Annual VNSA Used Book Sale - Generations of Readers - State Fairgrounds. More than 500,000 books, paperbacks, videos, CD's, DVD's, record albums, puzzles and book-related items, most books are half price on Sunday. free admission, $ parking. Sat 8 am - 6 pm, Sun 8 am - 4 pm. 602-265-6805 or http://www.vnsabooksale.org H y

9-10 PHOENIX: Corks and Cactus – Desert Botanical Garden. Sample, sip and savor your way through the splendor of the garden, boutique wines and desert beauty blend into a delightful event. Sample 40 different wines each day, enjoy musical entertainment. Visit with representatives from a variety of wineries and purchase a bottle or case. $35-40. 1-4:30 pm. Ages 21+. 480-941-1225 or https://www.dbg.org

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov9-10 SCOTTSDALE: Arizona Indian Festival – Scottsdale Civic Center Park. This two-day family-friendly event features Arizona

tribes sharing cultural experiences, traditional dwellings, art demonstrations, Native American storytelling, performances, music and contemporary entertainment, an artisan market, Tribal and Tourism Expo, food trucks and fry bread stands, giveaways, raffles and kids’ activities. This event is a collaboration between the City of Scottsdale and the majority of Indian tribes in Arizona. Free. Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm. http://www.arizonaindiantourism.org/

9-17 MESA: Architects of Air presents: Albesila - Pioneer Park. Albesila, a monumental inflatable sculpture and immersive art installation by Architects of Air will be installed in Mesa’s Pioneer Park for nine days. Albesila, the newest luminarium designed by Alan Parkinson and one of seven currently touring the world, will be available for 30-minute visits noon-9 p.m. each day. $7. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/air

9-3/31 GOLD CANYON: 31st Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival – A medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts & crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. $18-28, Sat-Sun & President’s Day. 10 am - 6 pm rain or shine. 520-463-2600 or http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/ H z

10 MESA: Salt River Brass: Swingin’ on a Star – Mesa Arts Center. Picture 36 brass and percussion virtuosi crafting the upbeat brilliance of a military band, the full-throated sonorities of a symphony orchestra and the warm intimate sounds of a chamber group. This is the Salt River Brass, with the versatility to program everything from light classics and marches to show tunes, folk melodies and jazz standards. 3 pm. 480-644-6500 or http://www.saltriverbrass.com/

10 MESA: Rodger’s Tom Jones & the Motown Blossoms – Mesa Performing Arts Center. Roger’s Tom Jones and the Motown Blossoms tribute concert filled with your favorite hits from the 60s and 70s! A portion of the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Phoenix. $29-40. 3 pm. 480-644-6500 or http://www.MesaArtsCenter.com H

10 PHOENIX: 31st Annual Willo Historic Home Tour & Street Festival – West of Central Avenue between Thomas and McDowell Roads from 1st-7th Avenues. A variety of homes from Tudor to Spanish Revival, Bungalow to Ranch, from the 1920-1940’s, trolley cars provide transportation, or you may walk, also a street fair. $20. 10 am – 4 pm. http://www.willohistoricdistrict.com

10-24 SCOTTSDALE: 23rd Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival - Valley wide at three Harkins Theaters: Shea 14 in Scottsdale; Harkins Park West 14 in Peoria; and Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 in Tempe. Films screen across the Valley at 3 & 7 pm. Films aimed at both younger and older audiences. 602-753-9366 or https://www.gpjff.org/

11 PHOENIX: 2cellos – Let There Be Cello – Comerica Theatre. https://livenation.com

12 PHOENIX: Chicago – Celebrity Theatre. From the signature sound of the Chicago horns to their iconic vocalists and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations. 2019 marks the band’s 52nd consecutive year of touring, without missing a single concert date! $67-127. https://www.celebritytheatre.com/

12 WICKENBURG: Choir of Man – Del. E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. Set in an English pub, this ‘everyman’ choir entertains with rock anthems, pop, folk, choral and opera. $60+. 7:30 pm. 928-684-6624 or https://dewpac.org/

12 YUMA: Savor Yuma Culinary Tours – A progressive dining experience. Hop aboard the bus as we cruise from eatery to eatery, sampling flavors found throughout the city. From taco trucks to iconic Yuma restaurants, and possibly a few hidden gems, we mix up the itinerary to ensure no two tours are the same. $60, advance reservations required, http://www.visityuma.com/tours.html

12-13 MESA: Canadian Snowbird Extravaganza Celebration - Mesa Convention Center. Canadians, Welcome to Arizona! Join us for exhibits, entertainment and just a great time! 10 am – 4 pm. 800-265-3200 or http://www.snowbirdextravaganza.com/arizona.html

13 GLENDALE: Kiss: End of the Road World Tour – Gila River Arena. https://livenation.csom

13-17 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 30th Annual Western Winter Blast Pyrotechnics Show – SARA Park. The premiere pyrotechnic show in wintertime, pyrotechnic vendors come from across the country to display their pyrotechnic product and the spectators benefit from the fantastic show, four full days of amazing fireworks displays for everyone to enjoy. $5 per person per day and $5 per vehicle. gates open at 3 pm, show at 7:30 pm. 928-453-3444 or https://golakehavasu.com/event/western-winter-blast-pyrotechnics-show/

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov14 MESA: Joshua Bell with Sam Haywood – Mesa Arts Center. With a career spanning more than 30 years as a soloist,

chamber musician, recording artist and conductor, Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era. $30-80. 7:30 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/joshua-bell

14-16 CLARKDALE: Chocolate Lovers' Festival - Verde Canyon Railroad. The romance of the rails combined with decadent chocolate and awe-inspiring Arizona wilderness is a most imaginative way to celebrate Valentines Day. Blends the rich flavors of everything sweet with magnificent vistas of raw, unspoiled nature. The confectionary celebration fills each first class car with intoxicating scents and flavors of chocolate. 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or https://verdecanyonrr.com/

14-17 FLAGSTAFF: 17th Annual Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival – The Orpheum Theatre. Highlights a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking social, environmental, and adventure-related outdoor films from around the world. 928-556-1580 or http://www.flagstaffmountainfilms.org/

14-17     TUCSON: 65th Annual Gem & Mineral Show: Wulfenite is Loved – Convention Center. Exhibits of mineral specimens from the world's finest museums & private collections, world's largest show featuring mineral, gem, jewelry, lapidary & book dealers. $13. Children 14 and under free with a paying adult. Th-Sa 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm. 520-322-5773 or http://www.tgms.org or http://www.tucsonshowguide.com  

14-24 SCOTTSDALE: 64th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show & Shopping Expo - WestWorld. Where Wild West meets upscale arts, culture and fine dining with 2,200 of the world's most beautiful Arabians, Half-Arabians & National Show Horses. The largest event of its kind in the world, the show attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. Exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 vendor booths. $7-15. 800-745-3000 or http://www.scottsdaleshow.com H z

14-3/30 GILBERT: Singing in the Rain – Hale Centre Theatre. MGM’s mega-hit musical, which starred Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor is equally as entertaining on stage as it is in the movie. The stage version follows very closely to the movie - featuring the same delightful story by Adolph Green and Betty Comden, music by Nacio Herb Brown, and lyrics by Arthur Freed. You’ll laugh and sing along with all the hits 480-497-1181 or https://haletheatrearizona.com

15 MESA: Paula Poundstone – Mesa Arts Center. Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s preeminent comedians, known for her smart, observational humor and spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. $35. 8 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/an-evening-with-paula-poundstone

15-17 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 11th Annual Lake Havasu City Rockabilly Reunion – Lake Havasu State Park-Lot 4. 150 vendors of all types, 800 cars and motorcycles on display, food court, beer garden, pin-up girl contest, 2 stages and 30 bands playing live music all weekend, celebrity appearances, $12-15 per day or $30-45 for 3-day pass, 10 and under free, Fri noon - 10 pm, Sat 10 am - 10 pm, Sun 10 am - 8 pm. 928-846-0335 or https://golakehavasu.com/event/lake-havasu-city-rockabilly-reunion/

15-17 LAVEEN: 34th Annual Arizona Gay Rodeo - Corona Ranch. A weekend of fun, food, entertainment, and of course, rodeo! Enjoy traditional rodeo events like roping, bucking broncs, chute dogging and more; with camp drag event you’ll only see here like Wild Drag Race and Goat Dressing! Live entertainment including local performers and special guests from RuPaul’s Drag Race: Jessica Wild and Lineysha Sparx! Food vendors, drinks and more! https://agra-phx.com/

15-17 LITCHFIELD PARK: 9th Annual Wigwam Festival of Fine Arts – Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa. Art, live entertainment, culinary delights. Free. 10 am – 5 pm. 623-734-6526 or http://www.VermillionPromotions.com

15-17 MESA: 61st Annual Aripex Stamp Show – Mesa Convention Center. World-renowned international philatelic (stamp) exhibition presented by Aripex and American Philatelic Society. This year includes a special celebration: United States Postal Service Cactus Flowers Forever Stamp Dedication Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 15 from 11 am - Noon. Free. Fri-Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm. http://www.aripex.org/

15-17 TUCSON: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo – Epic Rides hosts one of the largest 24-hour mountain bike endurance events in the world, with a bike expo, dedication dinner, late-night entertainment, reasonably priced entry fees and 24 hours of tunes provided by 91.3 KXCI Community Radio. Limited to 1,400. 520-745-2033 or http://www.epicrides.com

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov15-24 MESA: Camelot and Camelittle – Mesa Arts Center. A spunky little girl dreams of being a Knight of the Round Table. But

her heroes laugh at her when she demonstrates her skills by pretend fighting a lizard dressed up like a dragon. Rejected, she gathers up a ragtag group of unappreciated misfits and leaves Camelot to start her own perfect queendom. $15. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/resident-companies/camelot-and-camelittle

15-3/3 PEORIA: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Pseudolus, a Roman slave, must unite his young master, Hero, with the girl next door in order to win his freedom. A seemingly easy feat turns difficult though when they learn that she has been sold to another. Join us in ancient Rome to witness the chaos that ensues in this quest for freedom and love. This fast-paced farce combines some of the original roots of comedy, drawing it’s plot from the ancient comedies of Plautus while utilizing a vaudevillian style. http://theaterworks.org/

16 CAMP VERDE: 12th Annual Buffalo Soldiers Event – Fort Verde State Historic Park. Celebrate African American Heritage Month and pay tribute to the contributions made by the Buffalo Soldier’s to our country. Includes living history presentations. $4-7. 9 am – 5 pm. 928-567-3275 or http://AZStateParks.com

16 GILBERT: Sweets Festival - Gilbert Civic Center Park. A five-hour window in which to consume cookies, cakes, candies, donuts and other sweet treats, guilt-free. Fun concoctions from various restaurants and vendors. Your own Candyland game come to life. The Family Rocks entertainment zone has teenage bands across the state. School of Rock will have a variety of local bands. 12 and under free, 13 and up are $7 online. 1-6 pm. 602-341-5724 or https://www.sweetsfest.com/ H

16 LAVEEN: 67th Annual Laveen BBQ – Cesar Chavez Park. Family friendly BBQ with cold drinks, live music, fun zone, games. $7 general admission, $20 family pack. 10 am – 5 pm. www.laveenbbq.org

16 MESA: DT Mesa Fest (Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts) – A free event featuring unique artistic creations, music, food and fun for the whole family. Features the work of established and emerging artists. Music provided by Peggy and Tim. 10 am – 4 pm. http://www.dtmesafest.com

16 MESA: 6th Annual Southwest Maker Fest – Downtown Mesa. A one-day festival in downtown Mesa celebrating the power in all of us to create, innovate and realize our ideas! This collaborative one-day festival and community of makers seeks to achieve Southwest Maker Fest’s vision of a connected community, empowered by creativity. SWMF’s mission is to celebrate, engage, and inspire the maker in each of us. Free. 10 am – 4 pm. http://www.southwestmakerfest.com

16 MESA: From Mozart To Mendelssohn – Mesa Arts Center. Join Symphony of the Southwest, Youth Symphony of the Southwest, the North Valley Chorale and the Chandler Children’s Choir as we perform Carl Orff’s monumental work, Carmina Burana. $20. 7:30 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/resident-companies/from-mozart-to-mendelssohn

16 ORACLE: Oracle Chamber Music Festival Concerts Gala: Ursula Oppens and Jerome Lowenthal Legends of the Piano – Oracle Center for the Arts. This Gala Performance will feature legendary pianists Jerome Lowenthal and Ursula Oppens. He is a virtuoso of the fingers and the emotions. Ursula Oppens has long been recognized as a leading champion of contemporary American piano music. $30. 4 pm. https://www.oraclepianosociety.org/

16 ORO VALLEY: 6th Annual Off the Vine Arizona Wine Festival – Historic Steam Pump Ranch. 25 of Arizona’s finest vineyards and wineries, live music, food trucks, artists and many more are ready to share their amazing wines, food and crafts. Everybody will be set up on the historic property that features a 1800s ranch house. Come enjoy the day with us! $20-30. 11 am – 6 pm. http://www.azwinefestivals.com/off-the-vine.html

16 PARKER: 28th Annual Parker Buckskin Mountain Desert Dash – A 5-mile walk, run or mountain bike trip out to the famous Nellie E. Saloon (The Desert Bar), a beautiful time of year to visit the solar powered bar. 928 669-6511 or http://business.parkeraz.org/events/details/parker-rotary-buckskin-mountain-desert-dash-1864

16 PHOENIX: 19th Annual Chinese New Year - Year of the Pig 5K - Ramadas 9 & 10 at Papago Park. Celebrate Chinese New Year’s by running thru Papago Park with this amazing scenic 5K course. All finishers will receive T-Shirt and finishers Medal. Age division medals in the run (10 year splits). $30-35, 7:30 am. 480-609-3978 or http://www.fieldworksevents.com

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov16 PHOENIX: Mimosas & Monet Art Classes on the Patio: Arizona Spring – Hermosa Inn. A morning of entertaining art

instruction while sipping mimosas on the patio.  From enthusiastic beginners to emerging professionals, The Hermosa Inn’s Artist-in-Residence, Carrie Curran, will teach guests how to gracefully handle acrylic on canvas and guide them on an artistic journey to create their very own masterpiece. 9:30 am. https://www.hermosainn.com/event-registration

16 PRESCOTT: The Troubadour Experience – A George Strait Tribute – Elks Theatre. This show delivers a list of up to 60 #1 hits that encompassed the unmistakable sounds that made George Strait the “King of Country Music.”.$22-25. 7 pm. 928-777-1370 or http://www.prescottelkstheater.com/

16 PRESCOTT: Northern Arizona Craft Beer Crawl – The Barley Hound. Participants from all over the state will bar crawl through 9 downtown breweries and bars featuring all Northern Arizona based craft beers. Official after party from 5-9 pm. Benefits Make-A-Wish Arizona. Event 11 am – 9 pm. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-arizona-craft-beer-crawl-tickets-53890627317?aff=ebdshpcalendarsection

16 ROOSEVELT: Park After Dark: Solar System Stroll – Tonto National Monument. How far is Earth from the sun? How many moons does Jupiter have? Hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling with a park ranger and learn about the planets and stellar objects that make up our solar system. Be sure to bring water and sturdy closed-toed shoes! Free. 7-9 pm. 928-467-2241 or https://www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm H

16 SALOME: 25th Annual Great Arizona Outback Chili Cook Off - Centennial Community Center. Includes an art show, car show, poker fun runs, quilt show, vendors, beer garden, chili & salsa tasting. Free. 928-859-3846 or http://www.azoutback.net/

16 SCOTTSDALE: Artists of Scottsdale Ranch – 11th Annual Art Show, Sale and Silent Auction – Scottsdale Ranch Community Center. Local group of regionally and internationally recognized artists that live in Scottsdale Ranch who work independently but come together to display and sell their artistic endeavors. The artists each donate a special work to the silent auction. Proceeds of the auction benefit local charities. 10 am – 4 pm. http://www.artistsofscottsdaleranch.com/

16 TUCSON: Music in the Mountains: Saguaro Sunset Trio – Catalina State Park. Saguaro Sunset Trio presents a range of bluegrass, country and folk tunes. Kick back under the trees and enjoy wonderful music with the beautiful Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop. $7 per vehicle (up to four adults). 3 pm. https://azstateparks.com/events/

16 WICKENBURG: Find Your Center Gala – Del. E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. Guitar virtuosos Pavlo incorporates the world’s most exotic rhythms into a unique style best described as Mediterranean music. Ticket price includes silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, open bar and concert. $100+. 6 pm. 928-684-6624 or https://dewpac.org/

16-17 CHINO VALLEY: Valentine’s Celebration - Granite Creek Vineyards. Featuring award-winning wines including a special new vintage, live music, complimentary desserts, and entrees available for purchase from Block Six Catering. Cozy fireside seating available in our log cabin! $14 ($7 members). Noon – 5 pm. 928-636-2003 or info@granitecreekvineyards.com or https://granitecreekvineyards.com/events/

16-17 SCOTTSDALE: 8th Annual Street Eats Food Truck Festival - Salt River Fields. All of the food trucks offer $2 samples of their homemade treats. Plus, between bites you can enjoy live music, food eating contests, and a massive kids zone for a fun weekend celebration. 11 am – 6 pm. http://SaltRiverFields.com or http://www.streeteatsaz.com

16-17 TOMBSTONE: 73rd Annual Vigilante Days – Wild West history comes to life in the streets of Tombstone, “the town too tough to die,” street entertainment, 1880s fashion show, chili cook-off, shoot-outs, hangings, saloon girls. http://www.tombstonechamber.com or http://www.tombstonevigilantes.com

16-17 WADDELL: 9th Annual Friends of White Tank Mountains Arts Festival – White Tank Mountain Regional Park. A juried art fair at the group campground which is 3.5 miles into the park, at least 50 artists and craftsmen displaying their handcrafted work, also music and food vendors. Free. 10 am – 3 pm. 623-935-2505 or http://friendsofwhitetankpark.com/

16-18 PHOENIX: 8th Annual Arizona Cocktail Week - Sip and savor Arizona’s finest cocktails while enjoying exclusive deals and discounts at the state’s finest bars and restaurants and access to signature cocktail centric events. http://www.arizonacocktailweek.com

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov16-24 CASA GRANDE: Casa Grande Cowboy Days and O’Odham Tash - Rodeo Grounds. A week of roping competitions, a two-

day all-Native American rodeo, parade, nationally recognized Mike Cervi Jr. Memorial Roping with the nation’s top ropers; barrel racing; roping and a Ranch Rodeo with real working ranch cowboys. Carnival, music, Pony Express & more. https://casagrandecowboydays.com/

16-24    TUCSON: 94th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros – The Tucson Rodeo & Parade - Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Top contestants in the sport of rodeo, vying for a share of more than $350,000 in prize money, this PRCA rodeo is America's largest, outdoor, midwinter rodeo; standard events as well as special acts, clowns, little buckaroos in Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo & a parade on Thursday. $14-28. 1 pm. 520-741-2233 or http://www.tucsonrodeo.com   H  z

17 APACHE JUNCTION/GOLD CANYON: 18th Annual Lost Dutchman Marathon - Run at the base of Superstition Mountain near the rumored site of the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine. A favorite of serious marathoners and casual runners alike, follows a USATF-certified course and can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, features a pre-race campfire, and includes a 2K Fun Run, 8K Trail Run, 10K and Half Marathon. $22-110. 7:30 am. http://lostdutchmanmarathon.org/

17 MESA: Raffi – Mesa Arts Center. Raffi, North America’s preeminent family entertainer, turns 70 this year, and he is marking the occasion with a new album and a series of #belugagrads concerts. Raffi is a singer, songwriter, producer, author, lecturer, and tireless advocate for children. $35.50-81.50. 1 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/other-presenters/raffi

17 PHOENIX: 10th Annual Arizona Bach Festival 2019: Isabelle Demers, Organ – All Saints’ Episcopal Church. Brilliant organist playing a widely-varied program of favorites. $21-25. 3 pm. https://arizonabachfestival.org/

17 PHOENIX: UFC Fight Night – Ngannou vs. Velazquez – Talking Stick Resort Arena. In the main event at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Cain Velasquez returns to the cage to face off against Francis Ngannou. This event will be UFC’s ESPN television premier. $80+. Early prelims at 3:30 pm, main card at 7 pm. 800-745-3000 or http://www.talkingstickresortarena.com/

17 PRESCOTT: Easy to Love – Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. Join the orchestra as they pluck at your heart strings with memorable tunes that tell the tales of love. $5-25. 3 pm. http://www.YCPAC.com

17 SEDONA: Escher String Quartet – Sedona Performing Arts Center. Violinists Adam Barnett-Hart and Danbi Um, violist Pierre Lapointe and cellist Brook Speltz, the Escher String Quartet is one of the leading ensembles. Performing three beloved works in the repertoire by Mozart, Dvorak, and Samuel Barber, which includes Barber’s iconic “Adagio for Strings” in its original version. $15-40. https://chambermusicsedona.org/the-escher-string-quartet/

17-24 PHOENIX: 10th Annual Devour Culinary Classic – Desert Botanical Garden. Brings together the culinary and beverage leaders who have established Arizona as a sought-after destination. Added experiences include signature art installations, a giant 10th Anniversary Birthday Cake, photo opportunities in the Garden, and 10th Anniversary Recipe Cards from featured chefs and more. Presents the best that Arizona's culinary scene has to offer with even more opportunities to connect with Arizona's local culinary culture. 602-956-0909 or http://www.devourphoenix.com/

18-24 PHOENIX: 27th Annual Winter Range – Ben Avery Shooting Range. More than 1,000 gather for the Single Action Shooting Society’s National Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting, competitive events, displays of period militaria, exhibitions of western skills and crafts, 100 vendors from period clothing to antiques and reproductions, cowboy entertainment, singers, cowboy bands, trick roping, trick horses, food from chuck wagon cooking to hot dogs. http://www.winterrange.com/

19 YUMA: Savor Yuma Culinary Tours – A progressive dining experience. Hop aboard the bus as we cruise from eatery to eatery, sampling flavors found throughout the city. From taco trucks to iconic Yuma restaurants, and possibly a few hidden gems, we mix up the itinerary to ensure no two tours are the same. $60, advance reservations required, http://www.visityuma.com/tours.html

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov19-25 APACHE JUNCTION: Estrella War XXXV: Awaken the Dream – Schnepf Farms. By the Society for Creative

Anachronism, medieval re-enactment group, more than 6,000 members of the SCA will come from all over the world. Visitors welcome. http://www.estrellawar.org

20 MESA: Nat Geo Live: Standing at the Water's Edge - Cristina Mittermeier, Photographer – Mesa Arts Center. Mittermeier is a Mexican-born marine biologist and photographer specializing in conservation issues surrounding the ocean and indigenous cultures. Her work centers on the delicate balance between human well-being and healthy ecosystems. $27-41. 7:30 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/standing-at-the-waters-edge

20 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Northern Arizona Suns vs. South Bay Lakers – Prescott Valley Event Center. Part of the National Basketball Association or NBA G League the NBA’s official minor league. 6:30 pm. https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com/

21 MARANA: The Marana Gastronomy Tour - Exclusive tastings, including a multi-course small plate tasting at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Marana. Visit two archaeology sites related to ancient foodways. 12:30-6 pm. https://www.discovermarana.org/gastronomy-tour/

21 PHOENIX: 10th Annual Arizona Bach Festival 2019: St. Matthew Passion – Camelback Bible Church. True Concord Voices & Orchestra. Presented by the Arizona Bach Festival and the Phoenix Early Music Society. $21-25. 7 pm. https://arizonabachfestival.org/

21 WICKENBURG: Jack Jones – Del. E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. A luminary in the music industry, Jones’ Grammy-winning singles include “lollipops and Roses” and “Wives and Lovers.” $60+. 7:30 pm. 928-684-6624 or https://dewpac.org/

21-23 YUMA: 40th Annual Yuma Art Symposium – A series of demonstrations, lectures and slide presentations given by both internationally recognized and emerging artists who have demonstrated unusual talent. Activities include an exhibit of work by presenters and a student show, the National Saw, File, & Solder Sprints, the annual pin auction, shopping and eating in Algodones, Mexico, and a fiesta and dance on Saturday night. 928-782-1934 or http://www.yumasymposium.org/

21-3/13 MESA: 2019 Oakland Athletics Spring Training - Hohokam Stadium. Oakland Athletics - Spring Training. 1:05 pm. 877-493-2255 or http://athletics.com/spring

22 PHOENIX: Amy Grant – Celebrity Theatre. Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a 30-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host and speaker. $35-75. 8 pm. https://www.celebritytheatre.com/

22 PRESCOTT: Theodore Roosevelt – Man in the Arena – Elks Theatre. The 26th President of the United States has been energetically brought back to life by Derek Evans in performances from the White House Visitor Center to museums and theaters across the United States. $12-30. 7 pm. 928-777-1370 or http://www.prescottelkstheater.com/

22 SUPERIOR: Guided Bird Walks – Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Charles Babbitt, avid birdwatcher and past president of the Maricopa Audubon Society, invites all who love birds to join him for a walk around the main trail. Either get into birding or sharpen your skills – beginners are welcome. No binoculars - - no problem! Loaner binoculars are available. Read the latest BTA bird sightings at: https://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L166979. $5-15. 8:30 am. 602-827-3000 or https://cals.arizona.edu/bta/events.html or https://www.facebook.com/btarboretum/ H

22-23 TEMPE: Tempe Empty Bowls - Hand-crafted bowls, planter pots, mugs, necklaces, platters and vases, made by potters at the City of Tempe Ceramics Program, local artists, and children ranging from elementary to high school students, will be available for purchase. $10 purchases a bowl and a simple meal of soup and bread. 11 am - 2 pm. http://tempeemptybowls.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/tempeemptybowls H

22-24 APACHE JUNCTION: 55th Annual Lost Dutchman Days - Rodeo/Event Center. Join the rustic fun which includes a Rodeo, carnival, pageant, rodeo dance, parade, arts & crafts, bratwurst party, entertainment stages and more. http://www.lostdutchmandays.org H z

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov22-24 CLARKDALE: 44th Annual Clarkdale Rocks Gem & Mineral Show – Clark Memorial Clubhouse. Vendors from the state

and region offer unique and interesting mineral specimens, crystals, gemstones, jewelry, findings, beads, fossils, and cutting material at competitive prices. Many artisans have created original jewelry designs, and vendors have specimens on display in both the rough and cut-and-polished states. 928-451-9193 or http://mingusclub.org/upcomingshow.html

22-24 FOUNTAIN HILLS: 33rd Annual Great Fair - 480 juried artists & craftspeople, food, live musical entertainment and beer garden, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-1654 or http://www.fountainhillschamber.com H z

22-24 LAKE HAVASU CITY: World Off-Road Championship Series: ATV & SXS Weekend - Crazy Horse Campgrounds. WORCS racing to crown the best amateur and professional off-road riders in the United States on both motorcycles and ATV’s. Riders conquer lagoon jumps, hard-core turns and a tough race course along the shores of Lake Havasu. 435-635-1597 or https://golakehavasu.com/event/world-off-road-championship-series-atvsxs-weekend/

22-24 PHOENIX: Phoenix Chorale: Pathways of Devotion - Exquisite musical works of spiritual adoration and worldly affection spanning 500 years with visions of heaven, religious pilgrimage, and romantic love. Featuring music from Thomas Weelkes to Arvo Pärt, and Felix Mendelssohn to Libby Larsen, the "Pathways of Devotion" program concludes with five familiar and well-loved "musical valentines:" folk songs from Britain and the Americas, originally arranged for The King's Singers. led by Artistic Director Finalist Christopher Gabbitas. $15-35. 602-253-2224 or https://www.phoenixchorale.org/

22-24 TUCSON: Southwest American Indian Collector’s Expo – Old Cineplex Theater. Experience the unique and finest of our artists, see a 30-year turquoise stone collection, buy bead supplies, see demonstrators (beadwork, basketry, and kachina carving) and performances (flutists, hoop dancers), and have custom jewelry made by the silversmiths. Free. 10 am – 5 pm. http://www.usaindianinfo.com/events/expo/southwest-expo

22-24 TUCSON: 41st Annual Tucson Quilters Guild Quilt Show - Quilt Fiesta - TCC. More than 300 quilts, demonstrations, vendor mall, quilt appraisal, raffle quilt. $10. 520-547-5463 or https://tucsonquiltersguild.com/

22-3/9 MESA: The Taming of the Shrew - presented by Southwest Shakespeare Co – Mesa Arts Center. Shakespeare’s hilarious and challenging comedy about two opposites who attract, pits Katherine "the Shrew" against her would-be husband, the swaggering swain, Petruchio in this ultimate battle of the sexes! He wants her money, she wants nothing to do with him, neither expected to fall in love. $25+. 480-435-6868 or http://swshakespeare.org/

22-3/17 TEMPE: Detroit ‘67 – Tempe Center for the Arts. Co-produced with resident artist Black Theatre Troupe. Inspired by American history, this powerful play unfolds during an explosive moment in Detroit when the soulful sounds of Motown are breaking records and breaking down barriers. Set to the soundtrack of 1967, this journey to an important moment in history debuts in Arizona. $35-45. 480-350-2822 or http://tca.ticketforce.com

23 ANTHEM: 6th Annual St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor 5K – St. Rose Catholic Community. 100% of the net funds raised by the Race/Walk stay in this area. Your entry fee includes a free “All you can eat” pancakes breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus! $15-35. 8 am. https://4peaksracing.com/events/svdp-2019/

23 CHANDLER: 6th Annual Arizona Railway Day – Arizona Railway Museum. Bring the family to explore the glory days of local and long distance rail travel and discover life aboard the train. View beautiful displays of RR dining car china. Climb into the cab of a diesel locomotive and blow the horn. See operating RR signals. Capture images of yesterday’s luxury and technology. Huge sale of RR books, magazines & timetables. Free, 9 am – 4 pm. http://azrymuseum.org

23 FLAGSTAFF: Grand Canyon Guitar Society Concert Series: Arizona Guitar Orchestra and Regional Ensemble Festival – Shepherd of the Hills Church GCGS welcomes back the Arizona Guitar Orchestra, along with guitar ensembles from across Arizona who will perform in duos, trios, and quartets. $25. 928-213-0752 or https://canyonguitar.org/

23 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Art Happens Here – A Tour of Lake Havasu City Art Studios/Galleries - Art lovers receive a wrist band and map of participating studios and galleries. A variety of art media, demonstrations and refreshments available at

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most sites. Meet the artists. See works in progress. Finished pieces may be for sale. 40-50 participating artists, studios/ galleries. $15. 9 am – 4 pm. 928-505-4199 or https://golakehavasu.com/event/art-happens-here-a-tour-of-lake-havasu-city-art-studios-galleries/

23 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 2019 Hot Products IJSBA Mark Hahn Memorial 300 – Top PWC racers from around the globe race in memory of Mark Hahn. Designed to allow first-time racers, as well as veterans, compete at their own level. It is 300 miles on Lake Havasu and is the longest endurance race in the world, and the only PWC race that utilizes a La Mans start. Free to spectators. 8 am – 3 pm. 928-764-2210 or https://golakehavasu.com/event/hot-products-ijsba-mark-hahn-memorial-300/

23 LITCHFIELD PARK: Kiwanis Litchfield Park 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Run/Walk - Litchfield Park Recreation Center. Annual community run/walk draws people from all over the Valley and competitors from other states, includes race T-shirts, raffle prizes, food & drink and post-race ceremonies, all ages and experience levels welcome. $20 per competitive race; $10 Healthy Classroom Challenge. http://www.litchfield-park.org

23 MESA: Tequila Fest Phoenix – Monastery Mesa. The Biggest Tequila Festival to hit Phoenix. More than 50 different types of tequila to sample, taco specials, margarita specials and souvenirs and live music. 3-7 pm. https://tequilafestusa.com/event/tequila-fest-phoenix-2019/

23 MESA: Mesa Bazaar – Downtown Mesa. Mesa Bazaar is a modern market in Downtown Mesa that celebrates all things local. Market includes handmade items ranging from vintage goods and home decor to art and jewelry. Free. 10 am – 4 pm. 480-890-2613 or https://www.facebook.com/mesabazaar/

23 SACATON: 74th Commemoration of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising – Ira H. Hayes Veterans Memorial Park. Military parade and flyover to begin at 8:30 am. Free. 520-562-8484 or http://www.irahayespost84.org

23 TEMPE: AIDS Walk Arizona – Tempe Beach Park. AIDS Walk Arizona & 5K Run supports people living with HIV and raises community awareness. It is family-friendly and features Paws for the Cause- the dog-friendly portion of the walk, and Kids for the Cause where kids of all ages can get involved. Proceeds benefit community partner agencies that provide critical HIV services. 5 pm. 602-904-6001 or https://support.auntritas.org/event/2019-aids-walk-arizona-and-5k/e209692

23 WICKENBURG: The US Air Force Band of the Golden West – The Commanders Jazz Ensemble – Del. E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts. These 18 Airmen carry on the musical tradition of the great big bands, from jazz to swing and Broadway favorites. Free. 3 pm. 928-684-6624 or https://dewpac.org/

23-24 PHOENIX: 35th Annual Matsuri: A Festival of Japan - Heritage Square. Highlights Japanese culture with entertainment, authentic crafts, food & fine arts, includes martial arts demos, Taiko drums & audience participation in traditional Japanese folk dances. Free. 10am – 5 pm. 602-262-5029 or https://www.azmatsuri.org/ H z

23-24 PHOENIX: 4th Annual Phoenix Vegan Festival - Phoenix Theatre & Phoenix Art Museum Campus. More than 100 vegan & vegan friendly vendors, more than 25 live musicians, presenters & cooking demo chefs. Includes vegan food trucks & restaurants, food purveyors, an artisan market featuring vegan-friendly products, chef demo presentations, three stages of music and entertainment, community activities, plus a kid’s activity area! $25. http://www.phxveganfest.com/

23-24 PHOENIX/TEMPE: 18th Annual Ceramics Studio Tour – 10 Valley studios on the tour feature selected artists and nine ASU graduate students also open their studios and gallery at Grant Street Studios. Artists offer free ceramics technique demonstrations and their art for sale. Use the free tour brochure to find studios with ceramic art and demos that appeal to you. Pick up a passport and get it stamped at six studios to earn a 20 percent discount at the ASU Art Museum CRC gift store, also on the tour. Free. 10 am - 5 pm. https://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/programs-and-events/ceramics-programs/ceramics-studio-tour

23-24 SUN CITY WEST: Creating Tomorrow’s Heirloom - Palm Ridge Rec Center. Palo Verde Patchers feature more than 200 quilts. A quilt raffle, “Ladies of the Sea” will be offered along with a boutique, vendors, silent auction, raffle baskets, special exhibits and a quilt appraiser. Lunch will be available to purchase. Free. 9 am - 4 pm. http://patchers.scwclubs.com H

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February Events 2019Arizona Calendar of Events www.VisitArizona.comMarjorie Magnusson 602-364-3695 mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov23-3/3 SEDONA: 25th Annual International Film Festival & Workshop - Hot new domestic & international films screened prior to

release, documentary & animation features, features, shorts, film making workshop, filmmakers introduce their films & host Q&A sessions. $10-250. 928-282-1177 or http://www.sedonafilmfestival.com H

23-3/9 MESA: As You Like It - presented by Southwest Shakespeare Co – Mesa Arts Center. A deadly riddle, a shipwreck, a tournament of Knights, an evil Queen, Gods and Goddesses, murder, betrayal, redemption, another shipwreck! Shakespeare’s epic-romantic adventure Pericles, The Prince of Tyre. The story of a man who has it all, loses everything, and fights his way back to life for love and family. $25+. 480-435-6868 or http://swshakespeare.org/

23-3/26 MESA: Chicago Cubs Spring Training 2019 – Sloan Park. Catch all the action of the Chicago Cubs during Spring Training in Mesa! 1:05 pm. http://www.cubs.com/mesa

24 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 8th Annual Line Dance on the London Bridge - Fun loving people join together for two short dances on historic London Bridge, and then gather under the bridge for two more hours of dancing. $10-20. 2:30-5 pm. 928-453-8190 or https://golakehavasu.com/event/line-dance-on-the-bridge/

24 MESA: U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West – Mesa Arts Center. Under the direction of Master Sergeant Ricky Sweum, The Commanders Jazz Ensemble is an energetic group of 20 highly-trained professional airmen-musicians in a concert of the music of jazz legends Duke Ellington, Woody Herman and Count Basie as well as contemporary big band leaders and composers such as Gordon Goodwin and Maria Schneider. Free. 3 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/performing-live/us-air-force-band-of-the-golden-west

25-3/3 TUCSON: Tucson’s PGA Tour Champions – Cologuard Classic – Omni Tucson National Resort. Tucson's PGA TOUR Champions-Cologuard Classic together legends of men's pro golf for three days of no-cut competition (Fri-Sun) with players participating in Pro-Am events on Wed-Thu at the famed Catalina Course, a popular PGA venue since the 1960s. The tournament features Hall-of-Fame golfers and legends of the game and presents an opportunity for the Tucson Conquistadores to raise funds for Southern Arizona youth athletic programs. 800-882-7660 or https://cologuardclassic.com/

26 YUMA: Behind the Big Guns Tour – Departs from Yuma Quartermaster Depot. Go behind the gates of Yuma Proving Ground to learn about this U.S. Army installation’s history and its modern-day mission. $55 per person includes transportation and lunch. Advance reservations required. 800-293-0071 or 928-783-0071 or https://www.universe.com/users/visit-yuma-SQNFT1

27 MESA: Metropolitan Youth Symphony Winter Concert – Mesa Arts Center. This performance will not only feature our young musicians in the Wind Ensemble, and String Orchestras; as part of our 2nd annual artist series, professional violinist, Jing Zing, will be performing with our Full Symphony Orchestra as our guest soloist. $8-50. 6:30 pm. 480-644-6500 or https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/resident-companies/metropolitan-youth-symphony-winter-concert

27 PHOENIX: Sarah Brightman in Concert – Comerica Theatre. http://livenation.com

28-3/3 SEDONA: Intuitive Painting with Jesse Reno – Sedona Arts Center. In this mixed-media painting class you will learn to create paintings that emerge from an abstract base of markings, colors, line, and shape to form expressive and organic creations. You will learn painting and mark-making techniques that will encourage imagery and connection to your work. $800. 9 am – 4 pm. https://sedonaartscenter.org/product/intuitive-expressive-painting/

This calendar has been produced to assist you in making travel arrangements. It is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation. Dates for events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance.

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