Gear up for beer festivals, the REI 5K trail run, brunch with your dog and so much more this weekend of Feb. 9-11.
Friday
Concierge Auctions Host of Two Valley Estates
This Friday in Scottsdale, two sprawling Arizona estates in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area will sell separately to the highest bidders through the auction firm Concierge Auctions. The first offering is a beautiful 12,971 sq. ft. mansion located in The Estancia Club. The second offer is an impressive contemporary estate located in the heart of Mesa. Each home is suited with amazing amenities, that could be your new home for the right price.
15th Anniversary Season: “With the City”
Join three amazing artists at the Bonner David Galleries located in Scottsdale to celebrate the sights, sounds and experience of urban life. These award-winning artists will showcase what the city means to each of them, from different and extensive styles that you can come out and witness from 6 to 8 p.m.
Hashknife Pony Express Mail Delivery and Community Celebration
At Scottsdale’s Museum of the West you can celebrate Western Spirit 60th year of sanctioned Pony Express (a trail from Holbrook to Downtown Scottsdale on horseback, covering a relay mail route of over 200 miles.) Witness this history from 11 to 2 p.m. as well as enjoy free outdoor activities, games, face painting, crafts, food, music and so much more.
To recognize remarkable individuals who overcame challenges in their lives, the 2018 Faces of Success Gala will honor four Valley residents. On Friday at the PERA Club at 6 p.m., you can show your support. The event will also have a reception, a silent auction, and entertainment. You can purchase individual tickets for $350 or a table sponsorship starts at $3,500.
Saturday
18th Annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival
Offering more than 500 delicious beers to festival0goers, five exciting local musical acts, and a dozen delicious food trucks, this festival will have something for everyone to enjoy. VIP tickets are currently sold out but Super VIP and along with general admission are still available.
2018 Trail Run Series :5k Blevins Bolt at Usery Mountain
The REI Trail Run Series is back, and it’s bigger than ever. Whether you are running your first trail to experienced trail runners, this series is one not to be missed. Participate for $20 which includes REI-branded gear, maps of the course, and post-race refreshments just for runners. Starting at 8:30 a.m., you can get get the chance to win the top three for men’s or women’s placement. So, lace up, stretch and come get your run on with REI. Registration does not include the $6 entry fee into the park.
28th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest
The top American Indian and Canadian First Nations hoop dancers will compete at the Heard Museum for the prestigious World Champion title and cash prizes. This two-day event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at to 5 p.m. and is a shared artistic expression to celebrate, and share honor to Indigenous traditions throughout the U.S. and Canada. Men and women will compete for the chance to call themselves the World Champion Hoop Dancer.
Sunday
While dogs are man’s best friend, at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, dogs are also a child’s best friend. Presented by PetSmart Charities, Dine with Your Dog is celebrating its 11th Anniversary with a Champagne Sunday Brunch at Heritage Square in Downtown Phoenix. Mingle with fellow animal lovers, explore pet play areas, enjoy a silent auction and enjoy a lovely brunch spread. All proceeds from the event go straight to the dogs in support of the PetSmart Charities Paws Can Heal Animal Assisted Therapy program.
Travel back in time with your family at the Phoenix Orpheum Theatre and experience a silent film classic with live accompaniment. Music is provided by world famous organist, Brett Valliant, on the Orpheum’s Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ.
Honorary co-chairs Billie Jo Herberger and Oscar De las Salas invite you to join event co-chairs Donna Rose and Rick McCartney to the 9th annual fresh brunch at the Arizona Biltmore Resort at 10 a.m. This brunch is to unite Phoenix’s gay and straight alliance community and to celebrate program achievements and highlight the vision for the coming year. Enjoy a signature brunch cocktail as you mix and mingle.
