Events Around the Valley This Week (January 6-12)
This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for January 6-12.
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
Arizona Fine Art Expo
Jan. 10-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
ZooLights
Through Jan. 12
Head to the Phoenix Zoo for an animal-inspired light exhibit. With millions of sparkling lights and animated displays, ZooLights offers a magical holiday experience complete with music and hot cocoa. 5:30-10:30 p.m., general admission from $30; member admission from $25; free for children 2 and under, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, phoenixzoo.org/events/zoolight
Seussical the Musical
Through January 26
Beloved characters like Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz come to life in this melodic mash-up of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories. Call for times and ticket prices. Hormel Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com
January 11-12
Arizona Wedding Show
If you’re looking for an array of options for your special day, head to the biggest bridal show in the Southwest. More than 200 vendors will be in attendance to help you choose everything from your DJ to where to spend your honeymoon. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Phoenix Convention Center – South Building, 33 S. Third St., Phoenix, 480-236-7987, arizonaweddingshow.com
Maricopa County Home & Garden Show
Jan 10-12
Do you have a list of home improvement to get done in 2025? Start the year off at the longest-running home show in Arizona with hands-on activities and deals to start checking off your honey-do list. Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd, $5 daily for adults, $2 for kids 12 and under. mchomeshows.com
ARTS & CULTURE
Ben Venom: Use It Or Lose It
Through Jan. 12
They may be soft, but these are not your grandmother’s quilts. Venom, a punk rock quilter, crafts with recycled textiles and conjures up designs inspired by the occult. What would Grandma think? Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m.; Mesa Contemporary Art Museum, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, (480) 644-6500, mesaartscenter.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
Jan. 10-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
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EVENTS COMING SOON…
Celebration of Fine Art
Jan. 18-March 30
This annual juried invitational gathering features 100 artists nationwide who show and sell their gallery-quality work in an intimate studio setting. This event requires multiple visits, as stunning new works are crafted daily. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Season pass: $10, adults; $8, seniors and military; free, children 11 and younger. 18400 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, (480) 443-7695, celebrateart.com
January 18-26
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
Casual fans and major car collectors from around the world will converge in Scottsdale for the greatest automobile auction in the nation. Attendees will have the chance to bid on rare and historic vehicles. Doors open at 8 a.m. Check website for ticket prices. VIP packages available. Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, 844-528-3598, barrett-jackson.com
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
