Events Around the Valley This Week (January 27-February 2)
This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for January 27-February 2.
Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. Information for EVENTS should be submitted at least eight weeks before the first of the month it is to be published. Log on to phgmag.com/calendar-submission.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Scottsdale Parada del Sol Historic Parade and Trail’s End Festival
February 1
Scottsdale’s roots as a Western town come to life in this extravagant parade and family-friendly festival that features colorful floats, horse-drawn carriages, marching bands, wagons and stagecoaches. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Drinkwater Boulevard and Scottsdale Road. The festival starts afterward. scottsdaleparade.com
Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival
February 1-2
More than 100 renowned artists from around the world will showcase original and captivating sculptures, paintings, mixed-media creations, fiber art, exquisite hand-blown glass, artisanal jewelry and fine photography at this event. There will also be live music and wine tastings from vineyards from all around the state. Wine tasting tickets will be available online and at the event. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Kierland Commons Main Street, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale, kierlandcommons.com/festival
The 37th annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
February 1 through March 30 (Saturdays & Sundays only)
Engage in tomfoolery, feasting, tricks, and thrills that’ll be sure to leave ALL of your senses fully engaged and satisfied. Explore 200 artisan shops filled with precious handmade gifts like blown glass, leather goods and jewelry. Watch as artisans create masterpieces right before your eyes! It’s the ultimate non-stop, day-long family adventure. Just East of Apache Junction on U.S. Highway 60 in Gold Canyon, AZ., lies a world filled with Renaissance-themed amusement that happens only once per year. So, if you’ve ever wondered what it was like to travel back to a time when jousting knights on horseback were commonplace, visit the 37th annual Arizona Renaissance Festival! arizona.renfestinfo.com
Celebration of Fine Art
Through March 30
This annual juried invitational gathering features 100 artists from across the country who show and sell their gallery-quality work in an intimate studio setting. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Season pass: $10, adults; $8, seniors and military; free, children 11 and younger. 18400 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-443-7695, celebrateart.com
Arizona Fine Art Expo
Now through March 23
Art lovers can witness nationally acclaimed and award-winning craftspeople at work in more than 120 patron-friendly studios. This event is a creative journey hosted by Thunderbird Artists that is sure to inspire. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $12, season pass; $10, seniors and military. 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 837-7163, arizonafineartexpo.com
Hello, Dolly!
Through February 21
In this popular musical, matchmaker Dolly Levi embarks on a journey to find a suitable partner for the wealthy Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece and his two clerks to join him in New York City. Check website for times and ticket prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, azbroadway.org
ARTS & CULTURE
Chandler International Film Festival
Through February 2
Looking to add some diversity to your film viewing? This festival offers more than 120 films from 35 countries. There will also be workshops, an award ceremony, Q&As and after-parties. On February 2, the event will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest display of movie posters. Check website for ticket packages and screening times. LOOK Dine-in Cinema, 1 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, chandlerfilmfestival.com
“Harry Fonseca: Transformations”
Through April 20
In the late 1970s, the late Nisenan Native American artist Harry Fonseca began his “Coyote” series. The main character in these works, seen as a “trickster” in Native American storytelling, is a metaphor for how one changes and defies society’s preconceived notions. The Heard has gathered the work of this underrated artist, who also explored queer subcultures and the dark side of American history. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, (602) 252-8848, heard.org
Arizona Fine Art Expo
Now through March 23
Art lovers can witness nationally acclaimed and award-winning craftspeople at work in more than 120 patron-friendly studios. This event is a creative journey hosted by Thunderbird Artists that is sure to inspire. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $12, season pass; $10, seniors and military. 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 837-7163, arizonafineartexpo.com
Information for EVENTS should be submitted at least eight weeks before the first of the month it is to be published. phgmag.com/calendar-submission
EVENTS COMING SOON…
February 3-9
Waste Management Phoenix Open
Get ready to cheer on your favorite PGA golfer from the famous 16th hole when the “greenest show on grass” returns. Visit website for tee times and ticket prices. Tournament Players Club, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, wmphoenixopen.com
