This weekend get a start on your Valentine’s Day plans with brunches, food tours and shows. There’s plenty of date-friendly events for the weekend, and also activities to enjoy solo as well, such as the critical mass ride and Phoenix Art Museum exhibits. All descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

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Landscapes of Extraction: The Art of Mining in the American West
Landscapes of Extraction: The Art of Mining in the American West explores the modern evolution of mining imagery through more than 65 paintings, prints and more that span the 1910s to the present. The exhibition begins with works from the early- to mid-20th century, when artists portrayed regional themes and industries in their work, inspired, in part, by New Deal programs. $23. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Phoenix Art Museum: 1625 N Central Ave., Phoenix; phxart.org // @phxart

Rock N’ Brunch Featuring a Tribute to Stone Temple Pilots
Calling all Rock Stars, Foodies, Beer Geeks and Cocktail Connoisseurs: we have created the destination for you! Our headliners don’t just occupy the stage; they surround it in the form of tap handles and inviting service. We are bringing the Saturday night stage to Sunday brunch. Free. 11 a.m. Copper Blues: 50 W Jefferson St., Phoenix; copperblueslive.com // @copperbluesphx

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Critical Mass Ride
Meet up with local bikers and share a community pace ride. Then later, celebrate with some fun. Lucky’s Indoor Outdoor is all about the neighborhood hangout with a vintage vibe inside with a big outdoor patio, picnic tables and a bocce court. Free. 7:30 p.m. Lucky’s Indoor Outdoor: 817 N 2nd St., Phoenix; luckysphx.com // @luckysphx

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Indie Film Fest on Roosevelt Row
Indie Film Fest & Roosevelt Row have teamed up to bring downtown Phoenix a community based film festival with free outdoor indie film screenings on Roosevelt Row. Join them for a night celebrating indie films. Screenings will include music videos and short films.  Screenings will begin after sunset. Free. 7 p.m. Roosevelt Row CDC: 922 N 5th St., Phoenix; rooseveltrow.org // @rooseveltrowcdc

Love Is In The Air – Valentine’s Day
Come enjoy a champagne toast paired with chocolate covered strawberries. Experience the heart of Downtown Phoenix from the ultra-chic Floor 13 rooftop bar featuring a spacious sundeck area with breathtaking views overlooking the Phoenix skyline. $40. 5 p.m. Floor 13 Rooftop Bar: 15 E Monroe St., Phoenix; floor13rooftopbar.com // @floor13rooftopbar

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Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market is committed to seasonally grown, local foods and products. They take immense pride in their weekly, urban event where residents and visitors can shop community farmers and small businesses year-round. Open, rain or shine. Free. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market: 721 N Central Phoenix; dtphxfarmersmarket.org // @dtphxfarmersmarket 

Sidewalk Saturdays
A weekly celebration of local artisans, connection, and community on the sidewalks in the heart of downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row Arts District. Come out, it’s worth the drive. Free. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Churchill: 901 N 1st St., Phoenix; thechurchillphx.com // @thechurchillphx 

Generation Paper: Fast Fashion of the 1960s
Generation Paper: Fast Fashion of the 1960s explores the whimsical and experimental trend of paper garments. Free with general admission. 10 a.m. Phoenix Art Museum: 1625 N Central Ave., Phoenix; phxart.org // @phxart

Historic Downtown Phoenix Food Tour
This three-hour guided walking tour brings you on a culinary voyage through Downtown Phoenix. They walk through the hustle and bustle of our Downtown to try five different tasting locations, stopping at historic landmarks, and showcasing one of the most haunted hotels in the US. On this tour, you will enjoy an English delicacy, family-made Thai cuisine, an authentic Mexican street taco, house-made pasta/bruschetta and tasty Italian gelato to end everything on a sweet note. $75. 2 p.m. Taste It Tours: 14 E Pierce St., Phoenix; tasteittours.com // @tasteittour

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Jazzy Brunch
Have a fun brunch with live music. This is a brunch experience you can not miss. We are a family owned restaurant at the heart of this beautiful art hive. Heart driven, we wanted to be part of the change for this community by bringing light and fun on to Grand. Free. 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. El Charro Hipster Bar & Cafe: 1325 Grand Ave., Phoenix; elcharrohipster.com // @elcharrohipsterbar.cafe

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show – Childsplay Theatre
The critically acclaimed production of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. $13. 4 p.m. Herberger Theater Center: 222 E Monroe St., Phoenix; herbergertheater.org // @herbergertheater

Galentine’s Day Brunch
“Sip some bubbles, hang with the girls, and create your own one-of-a-kind charcuterie arrangement in an adorable pink box. Includes two pours of pink bubbles, a selection of snacky French pastries, and everything you’ll need for your charcuterie creation. $45. 1-3 p.m. The Pemberton PHX: 1121 N 2nd St., Phoenix; pembertonphx.com // @pembertonphx