After this week’s dreary gloom and cold showers, welcome back the sun this weekend, Feb. 16-18, with some fun in our perfect sunny and 75-degree forecast! From sports fanatics to music lovers, this weekend has something in store for everyone looking to get out and enjoy the Valley’s beautiful weather. And with Valentine’s Day deals still circling, the take advantage and do something out of the ordinary.
Friday:
Most Eligible Phoenicians Mixer at Mountain Shadows Resort
Attitude will be frisky, sparks will be flying, digits will be exchanging and electricity will definitely be LIT! If you have not been a victim of Cupid’s arrow just yet, come make your own magic happen this Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Mountain Shadows Resort. Spice up your wardrobe with a killer cocktail dress and bring your friskiest attitude to mix and mingle with this year’s Most Eligible Phoenicians. There will be hand-crafted cocktails and live beats! You must be 21 and older to attend.
RSVP by Feb. 14 to reserve your spot at this exclusive event click here.
Wigwam Festival of Fine Arts at Litchfield Park
Take a drive out to the West Valley and enjoy the Wigwam Festival of Fine Arts this Friday, Feb. 16. This outdoor festival is held annually on the majestic front lawn of the historic Wigwam Resort and features more than 100 award-winning artists whose work ranges from spectacular paintings to exquisite fine jewelry and custom furnishings. Guests can also enjoy live musical performances, wine, cocktails, and dining from El Fresco.
For more information, click here.
Date Night with the Butterflies at Butterfly Wonderland
Keep the Valentine’s Day spirit alive with a date night to remember at Butterfly Wonderland this Friday, Feb. 16. Enjoy wine, light refreshments and a showing of the full-length feature film, Flight of the Butterflies, inside the state of the art theatre. Tickets are $30 per couple.
Pre-registration is required; to register, click here.
Saturday:
Xtreme Xperience at Bondurant Main
Calling all adrenaline junkies! This Saturday, Bondurant Racing School is having its fourth-annual Xtreme Xperience. Xtreme Xperience is the nation’s premier supercar driving experience where guests get to race on a meticulously designed racetrack and drive exotic supercars like Ferraris, Lamborghinis and more. So whether you’re a pro driver or have never turned a wheel on a track, do not fret; The Bondurant Racing School will be providing advanced driving instruction while participants take the wheel on its 15-turn, 1.6-mile road course!
Xtreme will be open Feb. 17 and 18, just in time for a belated Valentine’s Day surprise! To choose your car, click here. Driving starts at $279 and goes up from there.
Arizona Coyotes vs. Edmonton Oilers at the Gila River Arena
Come out and support the Arizona Coyotes as they take on the Edmonton Oilers this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Gila River Arena.
To purchase tickets, click here.
D-backs Fan Fest
The boys in red are back and ready for action! The Arizona Diamondbacks are hosting their 14th annual Fan Fest this Saturday, Feb. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Come out to this event and enjoy a personality-filled stage-show and an autograph and photo session with your D-Backs idol. The free event will offer fans access to current players, coaches, retired players and broadcasters!
For more information, click here.
Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather this Saturday, Feb. 17, while you cheer on Arizona’s newest soccer sensations, The Phoenix Rising, while they take on Sporting Kansas City.
To watch these two teams battle it out, click here.
Miranda Lambert at Talking Stick Resort Arena
This Saturday at Talking Stick Resort Arena, country musicsSensation, Miranda Lambert, will be performing her top hits with special guest Jon Pardi. Their array of song selections will have you out of your seat, dancing and singing along. Tickets start at just $40 and there is a chance for a meet and greet for all of you who are Lambert obsessed.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday:
National Drink Wine Day at Sorso Wine Room
This Sunday, Feb. 18, is National Drink Wine Day and Scottsdale’s favorite wine lounge is having an extravaganza. From 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sorso Wine Room at the Scottsdale Quarter is offering wine lovers half off select bottles all day! So relax and sip this Sunday Funday while enjoying a delicious selection of wine.
For more information click here.
Sense and Sensibility at the Mesa Arts Center
Want to watch something besides reruns of Grey’s Anatomy or Law and Order SVU this Sunday? Then come and enjoy a remarkable adaptation of the classic Sense and Sensibility. This humorous, goofy and deeply moving play showing at Mesa Arts Center is said to be enjoyed by all ages. So come watch Elinor and Marianne Dashwood use their witty sense and sensibility as they figure out how to live in their money-obsessed society without any money at all.
To purchase tickets clickhere.
