10 FEBRUARY 2023 OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE Beauty and the Beast at Fountain Hills Theater. FRIDAY 2/3 – SUNDAY 2/5 Arizona Balloon Classic Opens Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 7 a.m., at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. This weekend, the sky will be filled with hot air balloons. Attendees will be able to watch inflation and lift off, check out the street food festival, desert glows, hot air balloon rides, a kid’s kite festival, live entertainment and a vendor marketplace. There will also be live music and a beer garden for the grownups. Tickets are $25 for adults; 12 and under are free. abcfest.com SATURDAY 2/4 Beauty and the Beast 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. This family-friendly musical brings to life the story of a selfish and hot-tempered prince who is turned into a hideous monster and must win the affection of a beautiful girl to regain his humanity. Beauty and the Beast’s classic score includes “Be Our Guest” and more songs that we may know by heart. Tickets are $35 for adults, $18 for kids. fhtaz.org Southwest Cajun Fest 2-9 p.m. at Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Don your beads and get ready for an afternoon of New Orleans culture. This festival boasts regional food dishes such as crawfish and jambalaya, eating competitions, brass ensembles, live music including Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. and the Ils Sont Partis Band, an alligator petting zoo, street performers, a kids zone and more. Tickets are $25 for general admission. southwestcajunfest.com Glendale Arts and Culture Fest 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Ave. A collaboration between the City of Glendale, Local First Arizona, and SAACA, this event will feature immersive and experiential activities throughout Murphy Park, including an artisan market, games and activities, pop-up performances like a mariachi band, live art and food trucks for when you get hungry! This event is free for all ages. downtownglendalefest.com Concours in the Hills 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. At the 9th annual event, guests will find a variety of vehicles on display, including classic race cars, foreign and domestic high-performance cars, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, off-road and military vehicles, plus a vendor village and food and beverage options. Attendance is free, but donations are welcome. Proceeds support Phoenix Children’s Center for cancer and blood disorders and the Cardiothoracic Surgery Support Fund. phoenixchildrensfoundation.org FRIDAY 2/10 – SUNDAY 2/12 Gold Rush Days 10 a.m. at 216 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg. Three days of family-fun are on the docket this weekend at the 74th annual Gold Rush Days. Folks can enjoy carnival rides and games, an artisan fair with 150 exhibitors, gold panning, a rodeo, a parade, rodeo dance, and of course snacks and drinks to keep your energy up! Ticket prices vary depending on event. outwickenburgway.com SATURDAY 2/11 Ruck for Freedom 8 a.m. at the American Leadership Academy, 19935 E. Chandler Heights Road, Queen Creek. The inaugural Ruck 4 Freedom is an honorary 5K where folks can come together to show gratitude to Armed Forces. Based on military tradition, participants can wear a weighted backpack and participate in a 5K walk. Proceeds benefit the HOPE Mental Health Foundation and Delta Dogs, a foundation that provides service dogs to vets. Registration is $35. ruck4freedom.org Cruise, BBQ and Blues Car Show 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road. A beautiful day calls for beautiful things! This event combines live oldies music, kids’ activities and food with a classic car show. Over 30 different classes of awards will be given, such as Best of Show, Best Interior and People’s Choice. Guests can enjoy blues music and BBQ on the grill. Proceeds benefit the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance nonprofit. Admission is $5. saaca.org THURSDAY 2/16 2023 Educating America Tour 10 a.m. at the Ahwatukee Event Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, Phoenix. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting a free conference to allow participants to learn from experts in Alzheimer’s disease, brain health and caregiving. Sessions include Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease: From Cradle-to-Grave, Aging in Place and What Happens Next, and Best Practices in Palliative Dementia Care. Registration is required. alzfdn.org FRIDAY 2/17 – SUNDAY 2/19 Air Fair 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Buckeye Municipal Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Road. Come out and enjoy a day lookin’ up in the air. This event includes a two-hour air show, simulator rides, various aircraft on display, a take-off competition, a science/tech festival, kids’ activities, a vendor area and historical military displays. General admission is free, but there are VIP packages available for $60. buckeyeaz.gov FRIDAY 2/24 – SUNDAY 2/26 Lost Dutchman Days Times vary, held at Rodeo Park, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd., Apache Junction. The Superstition Mountains hold many secrets, but the entertainment at Lost Dutchman Days is not one of them. Guests can enjoy live music, rodeos, a dance, carnival rides, vendors and shopping, a parade and plenty of snacks for the family. Admission is $2 for activities, $10 for the dance. lostdutchmandays.org SATURDAY 2/25 Hunchback of Notre Dame 2 p.m. at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Dr. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame will enchant theater-goers with the story of Quasimodo and Esmerelda as they fight to save the gypsies. Remember old songs and even hear new ones based on the pair’s story. Tickets start at $38. theaterworks.org

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