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On the Go!
Your guide for places to go and things to do in the Northeast Valley and around the state

Quick links:
Antiques - Art - Bikes/Runs - Cultural Events
Dance - Expos - Family Fun - Festivals
Gem & Mineral Show - Golf - Hobbies - Horses
Lectures - Museums - Music - Parades - Rodeos
Runs/Walks - Swap Meets - Theater

Note – Event dates, hours and other details
are subject to change.
Call to verify before attending any event listed below.

Antiques

Fairgrounds Antique Market
Arizona State Fairgrounds
Phoenix
(602) 717-7337
www.azantiqueshow.com
Feb. 13-14
Thousands of items for sale. Workshops, seminars, verbal appraisal clinic for $5 per item. Proceeds benefit the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $4.

Art

Rewind Remix Replay: Design, Music and Everyday Experience
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
(480) 994-2787
www.sccarts.org
Through May 23
How design influence the production and consumption of music and all that means.

Sixth Annual Arizona Fine Art Expo
Jomax and Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale
(480) 837-7163
www.arizonafineartexpo.com
Through March 28
Juried fine arts and crafts in a working studio environment, hands-on art demonstrations and workshops, entertainment. $7.

20th Annual Celebration of Fine Art
Scottsdale Road and Loop 101 Freeway
Scottsdale
(480) 443-7695
www.celebrateart.com
Through March 28
100+ juried artists create and sell their original works. Watch the creative process, sculpture court, entertainment and food. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $8.

First Saturday Public Art Docent-Led Tour
Fountain Hills
(480) 816-5100
Feb. 6
Fountain Hills is home to a collection of more than 60 pieces of art. The tours require walking, take about an hour and include a commemorative mug. Self-guided touring maps also are available. Docent-led tours leave from the Fountain Hills Community Center. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. $5.

24th Annual Great Fair
Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills
(480) 837-1654
www.fountainhillschamber.com
Feb. 26-28
Some 480 artists and craftspeople, food. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.

Out West Art Fest
Stagecoach Village
Cave Creek
(480) 575-6624
www.outwestartfest.org
Feb. 26-28
The juried show features 100 local and nationally-acclaimed artists. Live music, food, demonstrations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.

Sixth Annual Best of Scottsdale Art Walk
Scottsdale Arts District
(480) 990-3939
www.scottsdalegalleries.com
Feb. 27
The finale to Best of Scottsdale Month, with music, munchies and more. Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association and the City of Scottsdale. 7 to 9 p.m. Free.

Bikes/Runs

Second Annual McDowell Sonoran Challenge – Bike, Hike or Run
Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve
(480) 998-7971, ext. 101
www.active.com
Feb. 27
The timed challenge is designed to help spread the message that the preserve needs to be completed. Hike, nine miles; run 15K; bike 22 miles. Visit www.mcdowellsonoran.org for pre-ride/hike directions. 7 a.m. $

Desert Classic Duathlon
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
North of Fountain Hills
www.active.com
www.desertclassicduathlon.com
Feb. 28
Trail run 3.5 miles, road bike 21 miles, trail run 2.7 miles. Tri-Kids run, .4 mile, bike, five miles, run .5 mile.
8 a.m. $

Team RPM – Criterium Road Bike Race
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell
Feb. 13-14
A closed course criterium has heats running throughout both days for all age groups of men and women. 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cultural Events

Eighth Season of Native Trails
Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
(480) 421-1004
www.culturequestscottsdale.com
Through April 10
Presented by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, this series of free festivals celebrates Native American culture, highlighting tribes from across the state including Fort McDowell Yavapai, Hop, Apache and Navajo nations. Most Thursdays and Saturdays, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free.

Meet the Miners
Sami Fine Jewelry
Fountain Hills
(480) 837-8168
www.samifinejewelry.com
Feb. 6
Miners from the Four Peaks Amethyst Mine will recount the mine’s history. Food, beverages. Noon to 5 p.m.

20th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest
Heard Museum
Phoenix
(602) 252-8848
www.heard.org
Feb. 13-14
Top American Indian and Canadian First Native hoops dancer view for the title of World Champion Hoop Dancer.

46th Annual Arizona Scottish Highland Games
Steele Indian School Park
Phoenix
(602) 431-0095
Feb. 27-28
Competition, demonstrations, Highland dancers, ancient athletic events, children’s activities, clan booths, more. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3-$12.

26th Annual Matsuri: A Festival of Japan
Heritage Square
Phoenix
(602) 262-5029
www.azmatsuri.org
Feb. 27-28
The Japanese culture is highlighted with entertainment, crafts, food and fine arts, more. 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free.

Dance

Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman
Higley Center for the Performing Arts
Gilbert
(480) 962-4584
www.desertdancetheatre.org
Feb. 11-12
Featuring Desert Dance Theatre, this is the story of a courageous woman’s determination to free her people from slavery through the Underground Railroad. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15.

The Sleeping Beauty
Ballet Arizona
Phoenix Symphony Hall
(602) 381-1096
www.balletaz.org
Feb. 11-14
True love awakens with a kiss. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score is performed by The Phoenix Symphony. $

Expos

33rd Annual Small World Miniature Doll House Show and Sale
ASU West
Glendale
(480) 488-7074
www.phoenixminiatures.com
Feb. 13-14
Exhibits, sales of furniture, accessories, dolls. Projects, raffles. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5.

54th Annual VNSA Used Book Sale
Arizona State Fairgrounds
Phoenix
(602) 265-6805
www.vnsabooksale.org
Feb. 13-14
More than 600,000 books, paperbacks, videos, CDs, DVDs, albums, puzzles and book related items. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission, $7 parking.

Annual Fishing and Outdoor Expo
Chaparral Park
Scottsdale
(480) 312-2771
Feb. 27
Enjoy the great outdoors and spend time fishing, playing games, learning and more. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free admission, but participants older than 14 are encouraged to have an Urban Fishing License.

Family Fun

Friday Night Franks
Fort McDowell Adventures
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
(480) 816-6465
Enjoy a weekly cookout at Rosa’s Ranch, 5 to 10 p.m. $

Annual Prospector’s Day
Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
Phoenix
(623) 935-2007
www.mines.az.gov
Feb. 20
Gem and mineral displays, gold panning, demonstrations, dealers, door prizes, kids’ activities, more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.

Festivals

16th Annual Chocolate Affaire
Murphy Park
Glendale
(623) 930-2299
www.visitglendale.com
Feb. 5-7
A festival of chocolate and romance, gourmet cuisine and beverage, horse drawn carriage rides, national entertainment and tours of Cerreta’s Candy Company. Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Free.

22nd Annual Arizona’s Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction
(520) 463-2700
www.renfestinfo.com
Feb. 6 through March 28
A 16th century European village is the setting to celebrate romance and revelry of Renaissance Europe. Music theater, comedy, heart food and drink, crafts, games and more. Weekends, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $8 to $18; children under five, free.

Sunday A’Fair
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
(480) 994-2787
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Feb. 14, 21, 28
An annual festival held weekly with a diverse selection of arts and crafts, activities for children, docent guided tours of the outdoor sculptures. Noon – 4:30 p.m. Free.

Gem and Mineral Shows

10th Annual Desert Gardens International Gem & Mineral Show
Quartzsite
(928) 927-6361
www.mines.az.gov
Through Feb. 28
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

Create your own Style with Swarovski
Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa
(401) 463-4787
www.create-your-style.com
Feb. 2-5
Hands-on, creative forum for retailers, designers and do-it-yourselfers in jewelry, accessories and clothing. $

American Gem Trade Association
Tucson Convention Center
(800) 972-1162
www.agta.org
Feb. 2-7
Primarily high-end loose colored gemstones and pearls, some finished jewelry, designer jewelry. Suppliers, gem instruments. $

Crystal Myths Inc. Best Bead Show
Kino Veterans’ Memorial Community Center
Tucson
(505) 883-9295
www.crystalmyths.com
Feb. 3-7
Beads made of glass, porcelain, brass, silver, findings, tools, stringing supplies.

The Whole Bead Show
The Windmill Inn
Tucson
(530) 265-2544
www.wholebead.com
Feb. 3-8
Beads made from precious/semi-precious gems, silver and gold, vintage and contemporary glass and crystal, handmade and handblown, natural, plastic, buttons, findings, charms, pendants, pre-made jewelry. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. $

Tucson Westward Look Mineral Show
Westward Look Resort
(509) 458-2331
www.westwardminerals.com
Feb. 5-8
Fine mineral specimens and meteorites from top dealers from all over the world. Special lobby display Saturday and Sunday evenings. $

56th Annual Gem and Mineral Show – Mineral Oddities
Tucson Convention Center
(520) 322-5773
www.tgms.org
Feb. 11-14
Exhibits of mineral specimens from the world’s finest museums and private collections. World’s largest show featuring mineral, gem, jewelry, lapidary and book dealers. Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $7; children 14 and younger free with adult.

Golf

74th Annual WM Phoenix Open
TPC Club of Scottsdale
(602) 870-4431
www.fbropen.com
Feb. 22-28
With a new sponsor, the Phoenix Open remains one of the PGA’s top events on the tour. 8 a.m. $20 per day. Other packages available.

Hobbies

Fountain Hills Coin Club Coin Show and Car Show
Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church Friendship Hall
(480) 226-0151
Feb. 6
More than 25 coin dealers and collector tables, along with classic and vintage cars on display. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission.

Mid-Winter Model Railroading Meet
52nd Street Armory
Phoenix
(602) 799-8570
www.gcmrr.org
Feb. 27
Trains of all sizes and scales, cars, boats, model railroad scales, how-to demonstrations. Swap meeting. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 per family.

Horses

55th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
WestWorld
(480) 515-1500
www.scottsdaleshow.como
Feb. 11-21
2,200 of the world’s most beautiful Arabians, half-Arabians and National Show Horses in competition. Celebrities, barn parties, exhibitors, more. 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. $7-$10.

Valley of the Sun Equestrian Ride
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell
Feb. 6
This is the second equestrian ride in the park of 25 or 50 miles. Begin at 7 a.m. and ride until early evening.

Lectures

Fountain Hills Public Forum
Community Center
fh.az.gov/events
Feb. 16
“Fixing the INSanity: America’s Immigration Crisis” with Neville Cramer. 6 p.m. $

Museums

Greatest Earth on Show
Phippen Museum
Prescott
(928) 778-1385
www.phippenartmuseum.org
Through Feb. 21
The beauty of the American West is showcased in this exhibition which features such artists as Maynard Dixon and James Swinnerton. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m. $4-$5.

Music

Jazz in the Hills
Appian Way Restaurant
Fountain Hills
(480) 837-4882
(480) 837-9661
Every Friday
Fridays, join jazz lovers in an intimate setting for great music and company. Doors open at 7:45 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m. free, donations welcome. Call to confirm event.

Fountain Hills Entertainment Series
Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church
(480) 837-1763
Feb. 16
Robert Shields, (comedian, pantomimist and actor) 6 p.m. $

Music in the Garden Winter Concert Series
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix
(480) 481-8188
www.dbg.org
Through Feb. 21.
Noon, $14-$20.

19th Annual Arizona Musicfest 2010
Various venues
Carefree/Cave Creek
(480) 488-0806
www.azmusicfest.org
Feb. 1 through March 7
Classical, Boradway and jazz in 13 concerts over five weeks in venues in North Scottsdale and Carefree. Chamber ensembles, solos and vocalists. $30-$40.

Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix Symphony Hall
(602) 495-1999
www.phoenixsymphony.org
Feb. 5-6
Homecoming! James DePreist, Gershwin Piano Concerto with James DePreist, conductor, and Jon Kimura Parker, piano. 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. $

John Denver Tribute with Jim Curry
Rio Verde Center for Spirituality and the Arts Series
(480) 471-7239
Feb. 6
The acclaimed artist who sounds and looks like John Denver will delight his audience with his compelling performance of the late John Denver’s music. 7 p.m. $27 - $37.

Marion Meadows Celebrates Black History Month
Kerr Cultural Center
Scottsdale
(480) 596-2660
www.asukerr.com
Feb. 7
With his diverse background in jazz and with special guests, Meadows presents one of the most interesting and entertaining events of the season. 7:30 p.m. $24-$29.

Tuesday Morning Music Concerts
Kerr Cultural Center
Scottsdale
(480) 596-2660
www.asukerr.com
Feb. 9
Collaborative Piano Studio with Voice Area. 10:30 a.m. Free with food donation for food bank. RSVP required.

Phoenix Symphony Classics Concert
Phoenix Symphony Hall
(602) 495-1999
www.phoenixsymphony.org
Feb. 18-19
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf with Oscar winning film. Michael Christie, conductor. 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. $.

Phoenix Boys Choir
First United Methodist Church of Mesa
Feb. 19
Steele Indian Park Memorial Hall, Phoenix
Feb. 26
(602) 264-5328, ext. 21
www.phoenixboyschoir.org
The choir presents a special musical memorial to Holocaust survivors during Classical Vault: featuring Davidson and Daniel. 7:30 p.m. $22-$27.

A Chopin Cornucopia – Celebrating his 200th Birthday
Kerr Cultural Center
Scottsdale
(480) 596-2660
www.asukerr.com
Feb. 19
Stars the Clark-Schuldmann Duo, Chopin’s letters and reminiscences of his friends and colleagues will be read between musical selections. 8 p.m. $25-$30.

Young Sounds of Arizona
Kerr Cultural Center
Scottsdale
(480) 596-2660
www.asukerr.com
Feb. 21
40 students ranging in age from 14 to 19 from 20 schools in the greater Phoenix area. 3 p.m. $17 to $20.

Coffee at Kerr
Kerr Cultural Center
Scottsdale
(480) 596-2660
www.asukerr.com
Feb. 24
This week features The Arizona Opera and a concert of Signature Arias. Coffee at 9:30 a.m., concert at 10:30 a.m. RSVP by Feb. 10.

Parades

Jaycees’ Parada Del Sol Rodeo Parade
Scottsdale
(480) 990-3179
www.paradadelsol.org
Feb. 20
Parade starts at Indian School Road and travels to Oak along Scottsdale Road. 9 a.m. , followed by Trail’s End Party. Free.

Rodeos

57th Annual Jaycees’ Parada del Sol Rodeo
WestWorld
Scottsdale
(480) 990-3179
www.pradadelsol.org
Feb. 26-28
Rodeo, major dances, concerts, live country western music, children’s activities. Friday and Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $

46th Annual Lost Dutchman Days
Rodeo/Event Center
Apache Junction
(480) 983-4888
www.lostdutchmandays.org
Feb. 26-28
Rodeo, carnival, dance, food, vendors, BLM wild horse auction. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free.

Runs/Walks

Runner’s Den Classic Road Races
Paradise Valley Mall
Phoenix
(602) 277-4333
www.getsetaz.com
Feb. 7
10K run, 5K run, 5K walk, 1 mile fun run/walk. 7 a.m. $

Pemberton 50K
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell
Feb. 13
The 15.4 mile Pemberton Trail is run twice for this event, which draws top competitors in the country. 7 a.m. to noon.

IMS Arizona Marathon
Goodyear
(623) 935-0322
www.thearizonamarathon.com
Feb. 14
A Boston Marathon-qualifying event, along with a half-marathon, marathon relay and a 5K walk/run for runners, joggers and walkers through four West Valley cities. 7 a.m. $

Ninth Annual Run for the Gold
Lost Dutchman Marathon
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon
(480) 983-1500
www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org
Feb. 14
A USA Track and Field certified marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 8K Desert Trail Run and 2-mile fun run/walk. 7:30 a.m. $14-$70.

Phoenix Start! Heart Walk
Tempe Beach Park
(602) 414-5320
www.phoenixheartwalk.org
Feb. 27
A 5K or one-mile non-competitive fundraising followed by a Heart Health Festival, health screenings, interactive and educational booths, live band, kid’s games, celebrity appearances. 8 a.m. to noon. Free.

Swap Meets

American Swap Meet
Phoenix Greyhound Park
Phoenix
(602) 273-1250
(800)-772-0852
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. $2.

Indoor Swap Mart
Phoenix
(602) 246-9600
Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $2.

Black Canyon Park-N-Swap Black Canyon City
(602) 374-5434
Saturdays and Sundays, $2.

Theater

The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Mesa
(480) 325-6700
www.broadwaypalmwest.com
Through Feb. 20
A great rags-to-riches story about the lovable country girl determined to make a name for herself as a society lady. This classical American musical comedy’s score is by Meredith Wilson. $22-$54.

Patsy’s Bridal Shower
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Mesa
(480) 325-6700
www.broadwaypalmwest.com
Through May 9
This interactive comedy delighted audiences in Naperville, Ill., for five years, telling the tale of two dysfunctional families who attempt to forge a bond at a bridal shower just weeks before the wedding. This version is set in Buckeye and Paradise Valley.$24-$39.

Cinderella
Fountain Hills Community Youth Theater
(480) 837-9661, ext. 3
www.fhct.org
Feb. 5-21
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s rags-to-riches fairytale musical. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $12-$15.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Mesa Arts Center
www.mesaencoretheatre.com
Feb. 5-21
Performed by the Mesa Encore Theatre, the longest-running Off-Broadway show in history, this play celebrates “the mating game.” 7 and 2 p.m. $20-$25.

Zanna, Don’t!
Scottsdale Desert Stages
(480) 483-1664
www.desertstages.com
Feb. 5 through April 11
Set in a world where homosexuality is the norm and heterosexuals are considered an oddity. Age appropriate for teens and older. 7:30 and 2 p.m. $22-$25.

Together Forever
Shanabousard & Dominikrebilus
Kerr Cultural Center
Scottsdale
(480) 596-2660
www.asukerr.com
Feb. 6
The story of marriage in 75 minutes. 7:30 p.m. $17-$20.

A Lesson Before Dying
Playhouse in the Park
Phoenix
(602) 258-8128
www.blacktheatretroupe.org
Feb. 18-28
While waiting for the Sunset Limited, two men have a startling encounter on the platform that leads them to a rundown tenement where a life or death decision must be made. Call for times. $12-$29.50.

Peter Pan
Scottsdale Desert Stages
(480) 483-1664
www.desertstages.com
Feb. 19 through March 21
Part of the Children’s Theater Productions, the story of the mischievous boy who won’t grow up. 7:30, 1 and 3 p.m. $12-$15.

George M!
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Mesa
(480) 325-6700
www.broadwaypalmwest.com
Feb. 25 through April 10
The Yankee Doodle Dandy Musical based on the life of America’s first show business mega-star, George M. Cohan. $22-$54.

Our Town
Fountain Hills Community Theater
(480) 837-9661, ext. 3
www.fhct.org
Feb. 26 through March 14
The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by thornton Wilder. Everyday citizens live their lives in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. $25.

Disney’s Beauty and The Beast
Mesa Arts Center
(480) 644-6500
www.mesaartscenter.com
Feb. 26-28
Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes the music, dancing and beautiful story. Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. $12-$18.

The Sound of Plaid
Greasepaint Youtheatre
Stagebrush Theater
Scottsdale
www.stagebrush.com
Feb. 26 through March 21
The school version of Forever Plaid, with a collection of the great nostalgic pop hits of the ‘60s.
$

Winter Fun
24th Annual Winterfest
Flagstaff
(800) 842-7293
www.flagstaffarizona.org
Feb. 1-28
Features more than 100 events including cross-country and downhill skiing, winter sports, ice skating, snow softball, concerts, art shows, theater, more.

Night Skiing
Sunrise Park Resort
(800) 772-7669
www.sunriseskipark.com
Feb. 13, 27
4:30-9 p.m. $15-$21, free to guests staying at the Sunrise Lodge.