Kick off February in Phoenix with a hands-on wine tasting, arts and carnivals, and  — of course — food. In a perfect pairing partnership, the Arizona Bao & Dumpling Festival and Arizona Donut & Ice Cream Festival are teaming up in Chandler Park to wow your tastebuds. All descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

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“Best Of Phoenix” Wednesday Night Trivia
Test your knowledge on current events, the arts and pop culture. Come early to get a seat and take advantage of happy hour. Come out and join the fun. Free. 4 p.m. Carly’s Bistro: 128 E Roosevelt St., Phoenix; carlysbistro.com // @carlys_bistro

Storytime in the Garden
Share the joy of early literacy and art-inspired play with the youngest Museum visitors (ages 0-5). Families and friends are invited for hands-on learning in the Dorrance Sculpture Garden. Make memories together; children to be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own blanket and come prepared for outdoor fun $5+. 10:30 a.m. Phoenix Art Museum: 1625 N Central Ave., Phoenix; phxart.org // @phxart

Le Nez du Vin
The hands-on experience hosted by LDV Winery focuses on expanding wine appreciation using all senses, particularly building an expertise in the range of wine aromas. Le Nez du Vin is a term that literally translates to “The Nose of Wine.” The event includes a special tasting of LDV’s award-winning wines, nibbles, wine and chocolate pairing, and aroma-based exercise that will be used to identify the various scents that are commonly found in wines.$65. 3-5 p.m. LDV Winery: 7134 E. Stetson Drive, B110, Scottsdale, AZ; ldvwinery.com // @ldvwinery 

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Scottsdale Gallery Association Western Week Themed Gold Palette ArtWalk
The Western Week themed Gold Palette ArtWalk highlights local and nationally acclaimed Western artists and features live entertainment designed to help guests kick up their heels in the spirit of Scottsdale’s cowboy, Western and American Indian roots. The event is held throughout the Scottsdale Arts District as part of the city of Scottsdale’s Western Week, an homage to the area’s rich Western roots and culture. Free. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Scottsdale Arts District; scottsdalegalleries.com // @scottsdale_artwalk

Holy Wave / Citrus Clouds / DOMS
Holy Wave crashes back into Phoenix for an all-ages show at The Trunk Space with special guests Citrus Clouds and Doms. Holy Wave is a band of multi-instrumentalists from El Paso, Texas, USA. They have cemented themselves as a unique force in the national and international touring circuit. Holy Wave is poised to continue expanding into new spaces and places around the world. $12. 7 p.m. The Trunk Space: 1124 North 3rd St., Phoenix; thetrunkspace.com // @trunkspace 

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Carnival of Venice
It’s a Venetian Masquerade Party on the Herberger Theater Plaza. Enjoy live classical music, commedia dell’arte, circus art, dance and a live art demonstration on Venetian carnival mask making. Food and drinks are available for purchase from Conceptually Social Catering. Free. 6-9 p.m. Herberger Theater Center: 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix; visitphoenix.com // @herbergertheater

Unofficial First Fridays Art Walk
Although Artlink has not restarted the monthly First Fridays Art Walk due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many art events are still occuring in the downtown Phoenix area. Join for one of the nation’s largest, self-guided art walks. Tour more than 70 galleries, venues and art-related spaces to see a variety of artwork and to enjoy the spirit and culture of the city. Free. 6-10 p.m. Downtown Phoenix; Visitphoenix.com // @artlink_phoenix

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Concert in the Coliseum
The Thunderbirds — hosts of the WM Phoenix Open — announced the release of a limited number of suites that have become available for the first-ever Concert in the Coliseum that will kick off WM Phoenix Open week two days earlier and will feature country music sensations Thomas Rhett and Old Dominion performing live under the lights from the iconic 16th hole. Various prices. 5 p.m. TPC Scottsdale: 17020 N Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ; wmphoenixopen.com // @tpcscottsdale

Arizona Bao & Dumpling Festival
The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival will showcase all varieties of bao (Asian bun) from steamed buns, gua bao, sweet buns from bakeries, and creative interpretations and the international diversity of dumplings. $6+. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ; visitchandler.com // @azbaodumpling 

Arizona Donut & Ice Cream Festival
The Arizona Donut and Ice Cream Festival is the first in AZ, returning after a long hiatus from the pandemic. With one ticket, you can enjoy a variety of bao, dumplings, ice cream and donuts. Take a bite into a fluffy donut paired with cool, creamy ice cream from different local businesses. Celebrate the diversity of food with us and dare we say, bao and ice cream are perfect together. $6+. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Dr. A. J. Chandler Park: 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ; visitchandler.com // @azdonuticecream

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Street Eats Food Truck Festival
Over 40 food trucks will sell all types of food, with every menu including samples. Once inside the festival, you can use cash or credit cards at all bars and food trucks. The event will include live music, lawn games, eating contests, local vendor marketplace, a free kid’s zone and more. Free. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick: 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ; streeteatsaz.com // @streeteatsaz

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition
For the last month, Lighthouse Artspace will be transformed into an unforgettable art experience where the art of Vincent van Gogh will come to life around you. Renowned for transforming venues into unforgettable art experiences, the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit strives to highlight the unique architecture of its spaces while integrating influences from its history and community. Get ready to be transported the second you step inside. $40. Various times. Lighthouse Artspace: 4301 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ; vangoghphx.com // @goghphoenix