Whether you’re immersing yourself in an artistic experience or crawling your way through Old Town, there is an exciting endeavor for everyone the weekend of Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.
Friday:
Verdi’s Requiem
Presented by the Phoenix Symphony at the Phoenix Symphony Hall, Verdi’s Requiem tells a dramatic story in honor of the death of the iconic composer, Giuseppe Verdi. To experience this exceptional performance, you can purchase tickets here.
Carnival of Illusion: An Evening of Old-World Magic
Inspired by Vaudeville, the Carnival of Illusion performance is a top-rated, mind-blowing illusion show. You can see it live at the Arizona Biltmore and purchase tickets online.
Celebration of Fine Art
With the opportunity to meet 100 refined artists from all over the US and Canada, the Celebration of Fine Art allows you the opportunity to take a deep look into an artist’s collective and creative process. The celebration takes place in Scottsdale and you can purchase tickets here.
Saturday:
Blackhawks vs Coyotes
Watch our hometown Coyotes take on the Chicago Blackhawks in an exciting NHL matchup at Gila River Arena. Tickets start at $59 and can be purchased here.
Lunar New Year Festival
Enter the year of the rat with Desert Ridge at the third-annual Lunar New Year celebration. The event will host cultural performances, food, games and much more! This exciting event is free, and open to everyone. You can find more information here.
Scottsdale Wine Crawl
Crawl your way through Old Town’s best bars and vineyards with Scottsdale’s Wine Crawl. Tickets are $20 and include admission into all participating bars, as well as three vouchers for your choice of wine. Non-wine drinkers are welcome to attend, and you can snatch your tickets here.
Sunday:
Melrose Vintage Market
Hosting 50-plus vendors and pop-up shops, the Melrose Vintage Market is the best place to find all things vintage, artistic and local from our community. The event is dog friendly, and even has a kid zone with games for your little ones to enjoy. The event is free, and you can learn more here.
Wonderspaces
Hidden in Scottsdale Fashion Square is Wonderspaces, a surreal art experience showcasing 13 separate installations that will leave you questioning reality. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online.
GameDay Tailgate
Desert Ridge is hosting an exciting tail gate for this year’s Super Bowl. Grab a drink from a pop-up bar, eats from select restaurants and enjoy the game live on a giant LED screen in the courtyard. The event is free and you can learn more about it here. For more Super Bowl dining ideas and deals, click here.
Runner’s Den Pancake Run
The 42nd annual Runner’s Den Pancake Run is back at Paradise Valley Mall. The event is hosted by IHOP and includes a mouth-watering pancake breakfast, a diaper run for kids, and a 5K to 10K run. The event helps support the charity Girls on the Run. Sign up here.
