Radar: To Do in PHX 2.23-2.27
This weekend’s events are about balance: food, art, wellness and drink. Huss Brewing Co. offers beer and learning at their Wednesday event. For Thursday, Westside Blues & Jazz satisfies the music itch as you head into Saturday and Sunday’s food festivals, with Angry Crab Shack Southwest Cajun Fest and Italian Festival of Arizona. Find these events and more in this weekend’s roundup. All descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.
2.23
Learn to Brew with Huss Brewing Co.
Huss Brewing Co. is a local brewery in Arizona and will be at The Churchill to talk about all things beer related and the brewing process. Beer will be drunk in the process as we try some Huss Brewing Co. specialties: Huss Bavarian Hefeweizen, CenPho Citrus IPA, and Rye Barrel Aged Brown Cow Imperial Chocolate Stout. $30. 4 p.m. The Churchill: 901 North 1st St., Phoenix; .thechurchillphx.com // @thechurchillphx
Roc The Mic Wednesdays
“DJ Pest + UChoice Radio presents: Roc The Mic Wednesdays.” Your Phoenix Full Service Bar & Grill offers refreshing cocktails, a wide selection of beers and wine along with a full menu of delicious eats to enjoy for dine in or take out. We’re also known for our homemade pizza sauce and dough made from scratch; our hand tossed pizzas are sure to make you eat every crumb on your plate. $10. 9 p.m. Tosos Bar & Restaurant: 2401 West Union Hills Drive., Phoenix; tososbarandgrill.com // @tosos_bar
2.24
Pizza & Pint Run
Join Tortoise & Hare for our monthly “Pizza & Pint Run,” an easy fun run, and all abilities are welcome. Our course is a 3 mile or 1 mile loop around the neighborhood. The loop is fairly well lit, but we still require a running light when dark. We will have lights for sale that night if you do not have one. All abilities welcome, walkers and runners, dogs and strollers. Join us for pizza and refreshments and beer. Free. 6 p.m. Tortoise & Hare Sports: 17570 North 75th Ave., Glendale, Arizona; tortoiseandharesports.com // @tortoiseandharesports
Rabbit Hole Thursdays
Jump down the rabbit hole every week at Rabbit Hole Thursdays at Cottontail Lounge. Dance the night away while our resident DJs play the hottest hits and sip on cool cocktails with your squad for an evening you won’t forget. Nothing but good vibes and better times at Rabbit Hole Thursdays. Free. 9 p.m. Cottontail Lounge: 7277 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, Arizona; cottontaillounge.com // @cottontaillounge
Soul Power Band
The Soul Power Band brings you vintage soul, funk, and R&B. Come party with one of the hottest acts in the metro-Phoenix area.WestSide Blues & Jazz offers a cozy, bricked wall speakeasy decor with very comfortable casual seating. There is not a bad seat in the House. (Except maybe the one behind the pole.) $15. 5 p.m. Westside Blues & Jazz: 17045 North 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ; westsideblues.com // @westsidebluesrj
2.25
Black Music History Concert Tribute to Miles Davis
Celebrate Black History Month with a tribute to Miles Davis featuring recording artists Jermaine Lockhart and Gabriel Bey with special guest vocalist, Charity Lockheart. This jazz showcase will feature “two horns,” recording artists Jermaine Lockhart and Gabriel Bey with the Mainstream Band. $45+. 7 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts: 250 N Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ; chandlercenter.org // @chandlerarts
Skysill Rooftop Music Series
Open for all patrons around the Valley, Skysill Rooftop Bar & Lounge will host acoustic performances every Friday night for locals and hotel guests alike. Sip on crafted cocktails while enjoying breathtaking views of Tempe, Scottsdale and Phoenix. Free. 5 p.m. Skysill Rooftop Lounge: 11 East 7th St., Tempe, AZ; skysillrooftop.com // @skysillrooftop
Yoga Community Class
Expect a heated power yoga or deep stretch class that will leave you feeling powerful, free, probably a little sweaty and connected to the community around you. Grab your buddy and sign up on mindbody — space is limited. Free. 5:30 p.m. Baptiste Power Yoga Phoenix: 4225 East Windrose Drive, Phoenix, AZ; bpyphx.com // @baptistepoweryogaphoenix
2.26
Angry Crab Shack Southwest Cajun Fest
Southwest Cajun Fest celebrates Cajun culture, cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. The fest will feature live music with jazz, blues and brass bands. Festival patrons will feel transported to the southeastern region of Louisiana with a variety of food vendors serving up regional dishes. $12. 2-9 p.m. AJ Chandler Park: 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ; forty8live.com/southwestcajunfest/ // @angrycrabshack
Mesa Feastival Forest
We really can’t think of any better place to be than sitting on a blanket on the grass under strings of lights and the stars surrounded by live music, gourmet Food Trucks and friends and families having fun in Mesa. We will be out at Pioneer Park every Saturday night. Free. 5:30-9 p.m. Pioneer Park: 526 E Main St. Mesa, AZ; azfeastivals.com // @azfeastivals
A Taste of AZ
In celebration of Arizona Beer Month, join Hensley Beverage Company and The Orpheum Theater for a crash course on all things beer. Taste brews, talk to brewers and learn what makes our many Arizona breweries a unique and beloved part of AZ culture. Your ticket includes 14 samples and the opportunity to talk to industry representatives from local breweries. The event will close with live music on the Orpheum Theater’s state-of-the-art Eastern Acoustic Works sound system. The Orpheum Theater: 15 W Aspen Ave., Flagstaff, AZ; atasteofaz.com // @atasteofaz
2.26-2.27
Innings Festival
Innings Festival is a two-day event that will feature rock, pop and country performances, culinary demos, as well as curated food vendors, fun family activities and appearances by professional baseball players. This year features headliners Foo Fighters, Tame Impala, St. Vincent, My Morning Jacket and more. $179. All day. Tempe Beach Park: 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ; inningsfestival.com/arizona // @inningsfest
Italian Festival of Arizona
This two-day event will entertain and delight guests with live music, delicious Italian food and wine, entertainment, authentic Italian art and more as part of the seventh annual Italian festival. $15. 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Heritage Square: 115 N. 6th St., Phoenix; italianfestivalaz.com // @italianassociationofaz
2.27
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show – Final Day
Since 1955 the Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. The first show was held at the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel which was a beautiful setting for a horse show. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show was a first class show from the very first day. $15+. Various times. WestWorld of Scottsdale: 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ; scottsdaleshow.com // @westworldofscottsdale