There's a Cirque show in town and Saturday marks National Margarita Day, so what's not to celebrate the weekend of Feb. 21 to Feb. 23?
Friday:
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.
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 through March 29. The celebration takes place in Scottsdale and you can purchase tickets here.
Best Patio Dining in Phoenix
While the weather is basically bliss, report to one of our favorite restaurant patios for a memorable open-air feast. Pictured: Rita's Kitchen.
Saturday:
National Margarita Day
Feb. 22 marks National Margarita Day. Here’s where to sip for a steal!
Mad Hatter’s Affair Dinner at Match Restaurant & Lounge
Enter into the pages of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland during the exquisite and original Mad Hatter’s Affair dinner on Saturday, Feb. 22, beginning at 7 p.m. at Match Restaurant & Lounge (pictured). This "five-chapter" 21-and-over dinner and cocktail pairing concocted by the creative minds of Chef Orlando Parker and Match’s spirits specialists serve as an edible interpretation of some of the book’s most memorable passages. $90 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Visit http://bit.ly/30ISOxg to purchase tickets.
Renaissance Festival
Travel back in time at the 32nd Annual Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon. The festival includes 30 acres of a village, arts and crafts, tournaments, tons of food, markets, and so much more! The festival takes place Saturdays and Sundays through March 29. You can start your adventure here for tickets.
A Night at the Museum for Voices for CASA Children
The Arians Family Foundation hosts “A Night at the Museum” on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chandler Museum. All proceeds from the event will benefit the foundation which supports Voices for CASA Children, a nonprofit organization that provides CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for children navigating the foster care system. This fashion-forward evening will be filled with specialty drinks, fare of local chefs and live music. Click here to buy tickets.
Celebrity Game Night
Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt and Brenda Warner have created one of the Valley’s most unique and fun-filled fundraising events. The third-annual Celebrity Game Night will take place at Hangar One Scottsdale from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The space will be converted into a giant game room, and a broad group of celebrities and athletes are expected to take part in the event; Luis Gonzalez will be honored. The event supports Treasure House, a supportive living environment where young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can participate in their community, achieve independence, and realize their purpose. It’s going to be a great evening benefiting a very worthy cause.
Sunday:
OVO by Cirque du Soleil
OVO, which has been seen by over 6 million people since its original premiere in 2009, arrives in Phoenix for the first time at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Feb. 20 to Feb. 23 for six performances. OVO is described as “a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement.” This production is a high acrobatic level show that the whole family will enjoy.
10th Annual Fitness for the Cure
The 10th Annual Fitness for the Cure (formerly Cycle for the Cure) aims to raise cancer research funds for Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) while promoting and engaging in physical activity. This year's event offers expanded workout options beyond in-place cycling - including hiking, yoga, and a Kinesis class. Fitness for the Cure will be hosted at all four Valley locations of The Village Health Clubs & Spas in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler, and activity times vary by club. For each club's activity schedules, participation costs and to register, visit tgen.org/fitness.
