42 FEBRUARY 2020 SATURDAY 2/1 BBQ Throwdown 5 p.m. at Lucidi Distilling Co., 8307 W. Washington St., Peoria. Located in the historic fire station No. 1 in old town Peoria, the 2nd annual BBQ Throwdown is ready to find out who’s got the best in the biz. Folks can sample from over 10 barbecue food trucks and vote for their favorite. There will also be music, entertainment for the kids and drink specials from the distillery. This event is free. For more: lucididistilling.com. Full Moon Lantern Fest 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in historic downtown Glendale, 5800 W. Glendale Ave. Celebrate the Year of the Rat with an epic jubilee. Guests will experience Lion Dancers, Daiko Drummers and martial arts demonstrations, plus an Asian-inspired fashion show and interactive Moon Meditation Yoga. There will also be make-and- take activities, demonstrations and promotions at some of the shops in Catlin Court. This event is free for all ages. For more: visit the Full Moon Lantern Fest Facebook page. SAT. 2/8  SUN. 2/9 The Chocolate Experience Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Dr. Calling all chocolate lovers, The Chocolate Experience is here. Guests can meet local chocolatiers, confectioners and craft artisans, listen to music and art performances, and enjoy wine and chocolate pairings on the fountain terrace. Attendees will also be able to tour the Cerreta Candy Company factory. This event is free. For more: glendaleaz.com. SATURDAY 2/8 Winterfest 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Lake Havasu, McCulloch Blvd. In celebration of the cooler temperatures, Lake Havasu City presents the 35th annual Winterfest. Over 200 vendors from around the United States will gather for a weekend of shopping and fun. Along with the vendor village, there will be live music and entertainment, activities and games for kids, street-eats and a beer garden. This event is free. For more: golakehavasu.com. Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival 12-3 p.m. at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. In partnership with the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, the Tucson Botanical Gardens will host over 60 local wineries, breweries, chefs and purveyors showcasing their best drinks and dishes. Stroll through the beautiful gardens and enjoy some sips and nibbles. Tickets are $79. This is a 21 and over event. For more: tucsonbotanical.org. Peoria Greek Festival Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7950 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Peoria. Indulge in everything Greek at this year’s festival. Guests can enjoy live music, children’s rides and games, Greek food and pastries, authentic dancers, a loukoumades (Greek doughnuts) eating contest and a vendor village with art, jewelry and clothing. Admission is $3. For more: peoriagreekfest.com. OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE Southern Arizona Food and WIne Festival at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Cutting Edge Technology • Service Learning Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports • Instrumental and Vocal Music “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available Reading with our chapel buddies sets us apart! Schedule a tour for the 2020-2021 school year! 3901 East Indian School Road • 602-957-7010 • www.clsphx.org CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Christian Values. Quality Education. Preschool through Grade 8 Representing students of Arizona universities, community colleges and high schools, as well as other emerging Arizona artists since 1993. 480.946.5076 . artonegalleryinc.com . 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale COME OUT FOR ARTWALK ON THURSDAY NIGHTS! “Color Spectrum Series #3B” by Kyllan Maney • 24” x 24” x 1.5” • acrylic on canvas

43 FEBRUARY 2020 SUNDAY 2/9 Mesa Margarita Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. Come out and celebrate one of Arizona’s favorite cocktails. Along with a bevy of drinks (with or without salt), there will be live music from local bands, a vendor marketplace and live pro- wrestling from an Arizona Cactus League. General admission is $20 and includes four drink tickets; VIP pricing is $50 per person. For more: visit the Mesa Margarita Festival Facebook page. FRI. 2/14  SAT. 2/15 Hamfest Saturday 12-5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. “Ham” is an old nickname for an amateur radio operator. This festival is dedicated to tech-minded folks who want to learn about HAM radio and emergency preparedness skills. There will be various seminars and discussions, a vendor village, swap meet, raffles, prizes and a balloon launch. Admission is $5. For more: yumahamfest.org. SATURDAY 2/15 Southwest Cajun Fest 12-9 p.m. at Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Sponsored by Abita Brewing Company, the Southwest Cajun Fest is back for another year of food and fun. Get ready for an afternoon of New Orleans culture with regional food dishes such as crawfish and jambalaya, eating competitions, brass ensembles, live music, kids’ games and activities, lawn games and a photo booth. Tickets are $8 for general admission with VIP packages available. For more: southwestcajunfest.com. Cruise, Blues and BBQ Festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Oro Valley Guests will be able to meet the people who operate the vehicles and learn about the jobs they do. There will also be food trucks, activities and music. This event is free. For more: pleasantharbor.com. FRI. 2/21  SUN. 2/23 The Great Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 16455 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills. The Great Fair of Fine Art will attract more than 200,000 guests in its 33rd year. Around 500 artisans from around the world will come together to showcase their works of art. There will also be food booths, a beer garden and live musical entertainment. This is a free event. For more: fountainhillschamber.com. SATURDAY 2/22 Arizona Super Show 12-8 p.m. at the State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale. This event is for car enthusiasts and will feature custom and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, pedal cars and special interest exhibits from around the world. The show will highlight American classics and customized modifications. Guests can also enjoy an auto-art exhibit, live musical entertainment and activities for kids. Tickets are $45. For more: thearizonasupershow.com. Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road. Take food, music and classic cars and put them together to get the Cruise, Blues and BBQ Festival. Over 20 different classes of auto awards will be given out, including Best in Show and People’s Choice. Guests can also enjoy live music and lunch from the BBQ pit. There will also be games and activities for the kids. Tickets are $5 per person. For more: saaca.org. Touch a Truck 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pleasant Harbor, 8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria. Kids and grownups are welcome to climb on and explore firetrucks, earth movers, dump trucks and excavators at the Touch a Truck event. OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE SEND EVENTS TO editor@arcadianews.com Southwest Cajun Fest at Dr. AJ Chandler Park. Est. 1964 S t . V alentine s D a y C elebrat e a t 2820 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix • 602.957.7540 www.manuelsaz.com DUI CLASSES ONLINE! 3200 N Hayden Rd ~ Suite 170 - Just South of Osborn Rd 480.429.9044 SCOTTSDALETREATMENT.COM HOME • OFFICE TRAVEL ANYWHERE YOU CAN “LOG ON!” ONLINE SERVICES: COURT & MVD MANDATED DUI SCREENINGS SR22 INSURANCE • DUI COURSES 24/7/365 ALCOHOL SCREENINGS, EDUCATION & TREATMENT ARIZONA’S FIRST ONLINE DUI SERVICES Compare our rates. CALL US LAST! Classes available 24/7/365!