Just because the Big Game is over doesn’t mean Arizona isn’t ready to party. This weekend marks the official kickoff of Arizona Beer Week. Or, if beer isn’t your thing, find a dance party, wrestling match, mindfulness session, concert or poetry slam to spice up your week. Whatever your tastes are, feel certain that Phoenix is your place for active living. Note: Some descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

2.16 

AZ Beer Week Kick Off Party at Valley Taproom
Kick off AZ Beer Week by celebrating your favorite local breweries – O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery, Ranch Hand Brewing, Walter Station Brewery, and Throne Brewing Co. – all at Valley Taproom! Free. 6 p.m. 75 E. Rivulon Blvd., Gilbert, AZ; valleytaproom.com // @valleytaproom

Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers Game at Footprint Center
Come cheer on the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center as they compete for the best in the Pacific region. $43+. 8 p.m. 201 East Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ; footprintcenter.com // @suns

Free Virtual Mindfulness Session with the Phoenix Art Museum
Studies show the art of mindfulness can relieve anxiety, depression, pain and stress and actually change the way you feel, think, work and play by opening new pathways in the brain. Learn how to focus on the present and live in the moment with this free, 30-minute mindfulness session brought to you by the Phoenix Art Museum. Free with RSVP. 12 p.m. Held over Zoom; phxart.org // @phxart

Four Peaks Girl Scout Cookie + Beer Pairing at Four Peaks Wilson Party Palace
Cookies and beer? This is what dreams are made of. Come try six delicious Four Peaks brews paired with four different Girl Scout cookies and two Four Peaks cookies. Enjoy live music while brewers guide you through the unique flavor connections in each pairing. $35. 5 – 9 p.m. 2401 W. Wilson St., Tempe, AZ; fourpeaks.com // @fourpeaksbrew

Brewer’s Roundtable + Dinner at SanTan Brewing
Have you always wanted to learn more about the local breweries here in Arizona? Now you can! Join panelists from some of the most influential breweries around the state for a roundtable discussion about the industry while enjoying a four-course meal paired with unique brews from the panelists’ breweries! $75. 6 p.m. 495 E. Warner Road Chandler, AZ; santanbrewing.com // @santanbrewing

2.17 

ABBA Dance Party at The Rebel Lounge
“Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” a night on the town with your best friends where you can prove yourself the ultimate “Dancing Queen” and say “Thank You For The Music” to one of the biggest pop groups of the ‘70s. $10. 8:30 p.m. 2303 E Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ; therebellounge.com // @therebelphx

Broadway Rave Dance Party at Marquee Theatre  
Come sing your heart out and dance along to deep cuts, remixes, hits and requests all night from your favorite musical theatre productions like “Hamilton,” “Rent,” “Hairspray,” “Les Mis” and more. $12. 8:30 p.m. 730 N Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ; marqueetheatreaz.com // @marqueetheatre

2.17 – 2.19 

Arizona Gay Rodeo at Corona Ranch
Howdy allies! Join the 37th annual Arizona Gay Rodeo from February 17 – 19 to benefit local LGBTQ+ charities. This year’s events include a Friday concert, Sunday dinner, riding, roping, racing and games. $20+. 7611 S 29th Ave, Laveen Village, AZ; agra-phx.com

2.18 

Arizona Strong Beer Festival at Salt River Fields
Grab your pretzel necklaces and celebrate craft beer at the 22nd annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival! More than 500 craft brews from nearly 150 different breweries across Arizona and the southwest will be on tap to sample during the event. $70. 1 p.m. 7555 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ; chooseazbrews.com // @azcraftbrewersguild

Tough Mudder Phoenix at Phoenix Raceway
Get down and dirty with PHX Fray as we team up with Tough Mudder at Phoenix Raceway on February 18 to push you and your team to the limit with this year’s challenging 5K, 13-obstacle course. $69. 11 a.m. 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr. Gate G, Avondale, AZ; phxfray.com // @toughmudder

Jack’s Baja Fest at SanTan Brewing
SanTan Gardens is hosting their very first Jack’s Baja Fest! Join this AZ Beer Week celebration and official release party for “BajaJack,” SanTan’s new Salted Lime Lager. Enjoy live music, a taco truck, and of course, some SanTan specialties. $18. 4 p.m. 495 E. Warner Rd., Chandler, AZ; santanbrewing.com // @santanbrewing

2.19 

Arizona Brewery Running Series 5K at Arizona Wilderness Gilbert 
Join the Arizona Brewery Running Series for a 5K-ish fun run at Arizona Wilderness Gilbert! All runners, walkers, joggers, and spectators interested in enjoying the great outdoors and great craft beer are welcome. $30. 11 a.m. 721 N. Arizona Ave. #103 Gilbert, AZ; azwbeer.com // @azwilderness

Trivia Night at Cresent Ballroom
Show off your smarts at Crescent Ballroom’s weekly Trivia Night to win concert tickets, gift cards and other great prizes. Free. 5 p.m. signup. 308 North 2nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ; crescentphx.com // @crescentphx

Collie Buddz at Marquee Theatre
Finally Collie Buddz “Come Around.” See them perform with special guests Arize Roots as they jam with some “Love & Reggae.” $27.50. 7 p.m. 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ; marqueetheatreaz.com // @marqueetheatre

Bicycle Brews Cruise in Downtown Chandler
SanTan Brewing Company is back again merging craft beer with bicycling at their AZ Beer Week, Brews Cruise! Join their annual joy ride as they make pit stops at several locations throughout Downtown Chandler, stopping for cold beer with new friends! $42. 2 p.m. 1 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler, AZ; santanbrewing.com // @santanbrewing

2.20 

AZ Themed Trivia Night at Wicked Rain
Put your Arizona knowledge to the test at this Arizona-themed trivia night in honor of AZ Beer Week! Come enjoy samples from Desert Monks Brewing Co. Free. 6 p.m. 1817 E Baseline Rd., Gilbert, AZ; wickedrain.com // @wickedrainaz

Beer & Bacon Pairing at Kitsune Brewing Co. 
Who doesn’t love bacon and beer? Kitsune Brewing Company is teaming up with Munchy Mouth Food Truck to create some delicious bacon-forward bites to pair with four incredible beers! $45. 6:30 p.m. 3321 East Bell Rd. Suite B5, Phoenix, AZ; kitsunebrewingco.com // @kitsunebrewingco

2.21

Ghost Poetry Show Poetry Slam at The Rebel Lounge
Don’t worry, no happy haunts will materialize at this poetry event. (Probably.) Bear witness as 15 poets compete in a poetry slam for cash prizes. The twist? It’ll all be judged by 5 randomly selected audience members. $10. 7 p.m. 2303 E Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ; therebellounge.com // @therebelphx

Survey Says Trivia & Music Bingo at Dynamite Beer Co.
Join Dynamite Beer Co. and Huss Brewing to put your knowledge to the test. Enjoy an excellent menu and beer selection, plus grand prizes for winners and Huss giveaways and samples for players and spectators alike. Free. 6 p.m. 28212 N Tatum Blvd. Suite D6, Cave Creek, AZ; dynamitebeer.com // @dynamitebeer

2.22

All Elite Wrestling at Footprint Center
Have an action-packed Wednesday like you’ve never seen before. Come see the grappling and grinding of world-class talent as they inject new spirit, freshness and energy into the wrestling world. $29+. 5 p.m. 201 East Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ; footprintcenter.com // @aew

ACI Cocktails and Fashion Conversation with Hermann Plank
Hermann Plank, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of METAXFASHION Inc., is taking fashion digital. His presentation will take a deep dive into NFTs and provide a first glance on how fashion designers and brands can mint their own designs digitally. $5 for non-members. 5:30 p.m. 1625 North Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ; phxart.org // @phxart

Pink Boots Arm Wrestling Throwdown at Quarthaus
Come watch some of the best of the best women in the beer industry test their brute strength and compete to take home this year’s arm-wrestling belt! Enjoy some of their favorite craft beers on tap and in cans and partake in a silent auction, all to benefit the Pink Boots Society of AZ. Free. 6 p.m. 201 S. Washington St. Chandler, AZ; quarthaus.com // @quarthaus

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