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February 2020
Phoenix Field Day – Larry Fitzgerald STEM event w/ story time
Don't miss this free, fun family event! On Saturday February 15th, Waymo and Larry will co-host a Phoenix Field Day event, where members of the local community can come to enjoy food, music, sports-themed activities, and have the opportunity to meet Larry. The event will support Larry’s local philanthropy work with First Down Fund, which promotes literacy and technology access for kids in school. It will have kid-friendly activities, including a special area where kids can take part in fun…
Find out more »SW Cajun Fest
Spicy crawfish, steaming jambalaya, sweet sounds of brass bands and funky soul music, lawn games, cold beer, kids zone - the Angry Crab Shack Southwest Cajun Fest celebrates the spice of Cajun culture. Guests will feel transported to New Orleans. This family-friendly event has something for everyone. Gates open at noon and the fun will go into the night, wrapping at 9p.m. And a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Greater Cause Foundation, an East Valley based…
Find out more »The Cocktail Carnival
Saturday, February 15 (8pm - 2 am) The 2020 Arizona Cocktail Weekend kicks off on Saturday, February 15 with The Cocktail Carnival, hosted at the famed local art gallery and events space, Walter Where House, the kickoff party will feature live performances from national touring marching band, MarchFourth, an immersive light and sound display, art show, and of course, the state's most creative cocktails by the world's best liquor brands. Location: The Walter Where? House, 702 N. 21st Ave., walterwherehouse.com
Find out more »Top Bars – AZ Cocktail Week
Sunday, February 16 (8pm - 12 am) On Sunday, February 16, it's the return of Top Bars showcasing pop-up versions of renowned lounges from around the state, country and across the globe, all in one location. Hosted at historic warehouse turned hip event venue, The Croft, confirmed 2020 participants include iconic imports: ABV (San Francisco), Cafe No Se (Antigua), Happiness Forgets (London), Maybe Sammy (Sydney), Sweet Liberty (Miami), Katana Kitten (New York), American Bonded (Denver), Brass Tacks (Denver), Ghengis Cohen (Los Angeles), Roosevelt…
Find out more »Last Slinger Standing
Last Slinger Standing Monday, February 17 (doors open at 6:30 pm) On President's Day, the Last Slinger Standing bartending competition will pit 16 of Arizona's finest bartenders against one another in a single elimination, bracketed-style tournament, inside 7th & Union at Young's Market Company. Come cheer on as AZ's best compete to be crowned the year's Last Slinger Standing! Entrance to The Last Slinger Standing is free. In lieu of an entry fee, The Jupiter Foundation will be present at entry taking…
Find out more »Opening of Found:RE Contemporary
The Found:RE Hotel in downtown Phoenix is pleased to announce FOUND:RE Contemporary, a new elevated arts experience for locals and hotel guests. FOUND:RE Contemporary will feature visual and performing arts in three galleries, an art lounge and a number of auxiliary showcase spaces including mural walls, a sculpture yard, and much more. The innovative program will present emerging and established artists through a regular series of art exhibitions and special events in partnership with Artlink Inc., 501(c)3 a nonprofit that promotes…
Find out more »Mad Hatter’s Dinner at Match Restaurant & Lounge
I'm late, I'm late, I'm late! I'm late, I'm late! For a very important date! Sip and savor your way through this Wonderland adventure with our chef Orlando Parker and spirits specialist. This Mad Hatter Dinner includes five courses, including an amuse-bouche, each course paired with a unique themed cocktail. Amuse-bouche - eat me/drink me - a mystical potion Chapter One - Down the Rabbit Hole – a hearty vegetable soup. Paired with The Tea Party Cocktail Chapter Two – The Garden…
Find out more »March 2020
DesertFest
What: DesertFest When: March 7 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Course 31280 Amenity Dr, Oracle, AZ 85623 DesertFest is returning to SaddleBrooke Ranch on March 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with performances by local artists, beer and wine tastings, local vendors and more. Main stage performances by ABBAFAB (an ABBA cover band) and Voyager: A Tribute to the Music of Journey Dozens of vendors with food, merchandise and experiences The Donut food truck Skin Appeal Aesthetics Beer and…
Find out more »Mecum Sunset Sessions
Arizona’s newest exclusive culinary and music event, Sunset Sessions, is bringing headline entertainment, elite award-winning chefs and premier food and beverage partners together under the stars on March 13-14, 2020, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. This two-night spectacular will feature headlining entertainment by Billboard Music Award Winner Lifehouse on Friday, March 13 and country superstar Billy Ray Cyrus on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Gates open at 6 p.m. with DJ Scotty B kicking off the music at 6:15 p.m.…
Find out more »Mecum Sunset Sessions
Arizona’s newest exclusive culinary and music event, Sunset Sessions, is bringing headline entertainment, elite award-winning chefs and premier food and beverage partners together under the stars on March 13-14, 2020, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. This two-night spectacular will feature headlining entertainment by Billboard Music Award Winner Lifehouse on Friday, March 13 and country superstar Billy Ray Cyrus on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Gates open at 6 p.m. with DJ Scotty B kicking off the music at 6:15 p.m.…
Find out more »Five Course Great Gatsby Dinner at FOUND:Re Hotel
On Saturday, March 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Match Restaurant and Lounge invites guests to take a trip back in time to the early 1920s through the pages of The Great Gatsby. Inspired by the Roaring 20s era and character Jay Gatsby’s legendary parties as described in the novel, Chef Orlando Parker reveals five “chapters” of culinary greatness served with complementary cocktail pairings as well as an amuse-bouche and champagne toast all inspired by the book. Dinner includes: Intro: Amuse-bouche paired…
Find out more »April 2020
Smoked!
Arizona Foodie is dialing up the heat to ignite the hottest food event of the season. On Saturday, April 4, at Ocotillo Restaurant, located at 3243 N. 3rd Street, Smoked! returns to the Valley of the Sun, bringing with it a chef-driven “smoke off” hosted by Arizona Foodie and sponsored by Bulleit, Tanqueray, Mezcal Carreno, Seedlip, Four Peaks and Tequila Corrido. “After last year's successful event, I want to make sure that this year we bring that same quality event to the…
Find out more »Rib Fest
Smoked, slathered, rubbed and brined – bring on the meat! HDE Agency is excited to announce the inaugural Rib Fest Throwdown is set for April 25 and 26 in partnership with the City of Surprise. Get ready to sink your teeth into perfectly cooked ribs, tender brisket and savory pork from the country’s best barbecuers who will compete for a cash prize and circuit bragging rights. Festival grounds will be filled with the sweet smells of burning wood, crackling meats…
Find out more »Rib Fest
Smoked, slathered, rubbed and brined – bring on the meat! HDE Agency is excited to announce the inaugural Rib Fest Throwdown is set for April 25 and 26 in partnership with the City of Surprise. Get ready to sink your teeth into perfectly cooked ribs, tender brisket and savory pork from the country’s best barbecuers who will compete for a cash prize and circuit bragging rights. Festival grounds will be filled with the sweet smells of burning wood, crackling meats…
Find out more »“Rise And Shine” Community Breakfast
The Be Kind People Project® prides itself on giving youth the knowledge, tools and support they need to help strengthen and unite their surrounding communities and is taking steps toward the future of Arizona at a special community breakfast this spring. Slated for 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28 at the innovative and stunning Earnhardt Lexus venue in Phoenix, The Rise and Shine Community Breakfast kicks off the organization’s “MAKE A DIFFERENCE May” initiative, supported by a 2019…
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