It is the weekend before the start of fall, and Arizona is ready to welcome the season with open arms but not before kissing summer goodbye. Spend the weekend of Sept. 20 to Sept. 22 savoring the last of 2019’s summer with quality food, drinks and entertainment.
Friday
Fall Arizona Restaurant Week
Foodies, it is the Friday of your dreams. Starting Sept. 20, Arizona is kicking off its Fall Restaurant Week. Over 150 local restaurants will showcase their food through multiple course meals at a fixed price of $33 to $44. Take your pick from laid-back environments serving comfort food or five-star dining. For more information visit https://arizonarestaurantweek.com/.
Chocolate and Art Show at Unexpected
Los Angeles’s Chocolate and Art Show is back. Beginning at 8 p.m. at Phoenix’s Unexpected, local and upcoming artists will be showcasing their work. Don’t miss out on body paintings, live music, portraits and, best of all, free chocolate. Get your tickets prior to the event, online. Attendees must be 21 years or older.
Van Gogh’s Starry Night – Halloween at Pinot’s Palette Studio
Get a head start on Halloween at Gilbert’s Pinot’s Palette Studio. From 7 to 9 p.m., enjoy music and drinks while learning to create a Halloween edition of Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Claim your seat before they fill!
Saturday
Yoga + Pool Party at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
This Saturday, unwind at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows. At 9:30 a.m., YogaSix (a Gainey Village studio opening soon) will teach a one-hour session. After a workout in the desert sun, relax in the resort’s pool while sipping on $5 mimosas or receive a rejuvenating vitamin shot courtesy of Second Nature Clinic. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.
Kitten Pop-Up Adoption Shop at Scottsdale Quarter
This weekend, take home something cuter than a new pair of shoes. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Arizona Animal Welfare League will be hosting a pop-up adoption shop just around the corner from Urban Outfitters. There will be approximately 20 to 25 kittens available for adoption. For more information visit https://aawl.org/ or call 602.273.6852.
Third Annual Scottsdale Rosé Day in Old Town
Old Town is notorious for its lively bars and even better bar crawls. This Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m., Rosé Day is making a comeback. After enjoying three glasses of rosé for only $.03, continue to sip on some $7 bubbly. What’s better than that? Afterparty deals on Lyft and DoorDash. Be sure to grab your tickets before 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Arizona Margarita, Mojito, Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival at Riverview Park
This Saturday, Mesa’s Riverview Park will be hosting the fifth-annual Arizona Margarita, Mojito, Craft Beer and Food Truck festival. For only $25, attendees can enjoy bottomless tastings of margaritas, mojitos, beers, spirits and wine. Additionally, all ages and all dogs are invited to relish in live music and the Valley’s most popular food trucks. Advanced tickets are limited; purchase yours before they run out.
Sunday
Muddy Princess at Arizona Horse Lovers Park
Grab your girl gang for a Sunday 5k where the only pressure is to empower other women and have fun! All princesses 9 and older are invited to Horse Lovers Park for a girls-day in the mud. The first obstacle begins at 8 a.m. While this is a woman-only run, the entire family is invited to watch. Register before Sept. 22.
AZ Donut and Ice Cream Festival at the Pressroom
Downtown Phoenix’s Pressroom is hosting Arizona’s first-ever Donut and Ice Cream Festival. From 12 to 4 p.m., spoil yourself with diverse doughnut and ice cream pairs from over 15 local businesses. Tickets range from $4 to $13 and children six or younger are free.
Jo Koy: “Just Kidding World Tour” at Celebrity Theatre
Postpone pre-Monday blues this Sunday with Jo Koy at Celebrity Theatre. Koy’s whimsical humor has broken multiple records amongst comedians and even moved Honolulu to declare Nov. 24 “Jo Koy Day.” The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Grab tickets to Koy’s “Just Kidding World Tour” before it sells out.
