Whether you’re out to enjoy classical music, or grabbing a bite to eat on Super Bowl Sunday, there’s plenty to enjoy this weekend of Feb 2-4.

Friday

ASU Open Door-Downtown

The most innovative university in the nation is opening its doors for the Downtown campus located in Phoenix from 4 to 8 p.m. You can finally have the opportunity to talk to other students, faculty, and staff, as well participate in a ton of interactive actives. Downtown campus is the home of the Cronkite School, famous for the state-of-the-art media complex and world renown journalism program.

 

Candide

Symphony Hall is hosting a fast-paced, funny and philosophical premiere of Candide. Join the nation as everyone celebrates Leonard Bernstein’s 100th anniversary. With highlights such as “Glitter and Be Gay” and “Make Our Garden Grow,” the audience will be mesmerized. Join the party at 7:30 p.m.

 

Young Country Georgia Chrome

Come out this Friday at Whiskey Row in Gilbert to enjoy live music starting at 9 p.m. Bring all your friends and family for this event, to enjoy country music and beer. Get they’re at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy happy hour acoustic-style.

Saturday 

 

Rio Salado Trail Run

Walk or run this trail run taking place from 6:30 to 11 a.m. in Phoenix. You can become one with nature during this special trail run from a 10k or 5k. It’s a mixed terrain that courses across the Rio Salado Salt River and it’s banks.

 

The 5 Browns

A super-charged take on classical music, its one family, five pianos and 50 fingers of beloved music. The Juilliard-trained Brown siblings finally return to the Webb Center stage at 7:30 a.m. Tickets range from $40, $50 and $60. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sunday

Pinchas Zukerman Trio

Do you have an ear for music? Then you won’t want to miss this Sedona event which is composed of world renowned violinist Pinchas Zukerman, cellist Amanda Forsyth and pianist Angela Cheng. The Zukerman Trio tours the world each year, captivating the audience and critics with their chamber concepts and orchestral performances that start at 2 p.m.

 

Sunday Afternoon Fun in the Preserve

Experience a free event relaxing and learning with your family in Scottsdale at the Gateway Trailhead More Wild at Heart Birds. Take advantage of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s free talks in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. You can enjoy expert speakers on various Sonoran Desert topics, and interact with crawling, slithering, feathered, or cuddly friends that speakers sometimes bring along at 3 p.m.

 

Dinner on Us Super Bowl Sunday

Come out and celebrate the Super Bowl 52 at two of the Valley’s most popular restaurants – Salty Sow and Roaring Fork. From 4 to 10 p.m., you can buy one entrée and get one free! Try Salty Sow’s bacon butter stack pork chops or go over to Roaring Fork for some braised beef short ribs. Yum.

 www.saltysow.com; www.roaringfork.com.

 

iFly

Indoor skydiving at Scottsdale’s iFly is the simulation of true freefalling in a vertical wind tunnel. You can finally experience skydiving without the height. Come out and experience the true thrill of skydiving but without the all the fear. You can even bring the family, and have an all-day event.

Super Bowl Recipe Ideas

Looking for health-forward Super Bowl recipes to whip up for the whole family? Sprouts Farmers Markets provides tasty ideas here.