JANUARY 202 bridal gown fashion shows, giveaways an workshops. Tickets are $12 per person. arizonaweddingshowjanuary.com Merchantile Market 10 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Cente 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Featuring over 20 local makers, this vendor market will offe handmade jewelry, art, apparel, accessories health and beauty products, piercing an tattoo booths, sweets and treats, make an take experiences, beer and cocktail tents live music, food trucks, and activities fo the kids. This event is free. merchantilemarket.com Heist 3 p.m. at the Tempe Center for the Arts 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Heist is the stor of a meticulously planned jewel theft wher every second counts, every team membe has a secret, and nothing goes accordin to plan. With plenty of twists, this show i like Ocean’s Eleven meets Inception and i playing until January 25. Tickets start at $64 atc.org Festivin Times vary, at the Wrigley Mansion, 250 E. Telawa Tr., Phoenix. Four days of wine At the sixth annual Festivin weekend, guest can check out vinos, food, and education featuring over 15 events like exclusiv dinners, classes, demonstrations, and Grand Tasting. A portion of proceeds wi benefit Almost There: A Mom and Pup Rescue. Festivities kick off with two dinner on opening night. Prices vary. wrigleymansion.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon 7 a.m. starting at S. Mill Ave. and 3rd St Tempe. Start the new year with a flat an fast race that takes runners through Arcadia Scottsdale and Tempe at the 22nd annua Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon. Saturday i the 5K, and Sunday will have the marathon half marathon, 10K, and kids’ run. There wi be live music throughout the course, a finis line festival, health and fitness expo entranc and an awards ceremony. Registration i $99-$170. runrocknroll.com MLK Celebration Dinner 5:30 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center fo The Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd S Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day wit the 32nd annual MLK Celebration, hoste by the Community Celebrating Diversit organization. Guests can enjoy dinner and featured presenter; this year, Chairperson o the US Civil Rights Commission Dr. Mar Million Dollar Quartet 2 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Inspired by true events, the Million Dollar Quartet experience takes guests behind the scenes of the 1956 recording session that brought Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis together. “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “Folsom Prison Blues” are on the set list tonight. Tickets start at $60. phoenixtheatre.com Sunday Smokeout 12 p.m. at the Adobe Bar & Grill, 2400 Biltmore Estates Dr., Phoenix. The Arizona Biltmore Golf Club turns up the heat with Sunday Smokeout, a weekly event that serves up house-made BBQ, Bulleit Bourbon cocktails and live country and southern tunes on the lawn. Guests can grab a plate, sip a signature cocktail and end the weekend on a high note. azbiltmoregc.com Boots at the Ranch 4:30 at the Scottsdale Resort & Spa, 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale. Tonight’s event is a songwriters’ showcase featuring eight Warner Chappell Records artists performing their songs and sharing the stories behind them. Start the evening with a pre-party in Bennie’s Courtyard or with a three-course pre-fixe dinner. The lineup includes Tucker Wetmore, Sasha Alex Sloan and more. Tickets start at $35. thescottsdaleresort.com Home and Garden Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. Looking to give your home a makeover but not sure where to start? Look no further than the Maricopa County Home and Garden Show. Over 1,000 exhibits showcasing home improvement, interior design, ask-the-expert seminars, hands-on gardening, backyard glow-scapes, make-and-take crafts and more will be on-site. January birthdays get a present if they attend. Tickets are $5. maricopacountyhomeshows.com Arizona Wedding Show 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St. This event features more than 200 of the Valley’s top wedding experts. Find resources for venues, photographers, honeymoons, dresses, flowers, and music – all the things a couple needs to make their wedding memorable. There will also be Mark your calendars: The 11th annual Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz Packathon is back and scheduled for March 6 (4-7 p.m.) and March 7 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix). The community is welcome to volunteer to help pack meals for underprivileged families. Sign-up will open in January. popphoenix.org The first annual AONA Car Show is rolling into Arcadia Osborn on February 28, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m. at First Chinese Baptist Church (4910 E. Earll Dr., Phoenix) Spectators are free, so bring your friends, family, and appreciation for great cars to enjoy a morning of automotive fun. Have a vehicle you’d like to show off? Participants can register via a QR code on Instagram. arcadiaosbornphx.com Elizabeth Hamill Interiors is a high- end luxury interior design firm specializing in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects that moved from Old Town Scottsdale and took over the former flower shop space next to Chick-fil-A at 44th St. and Indian School Road. The team offers creative and technical services from full-service interior design, furniture packages, and custom selections to architectural drawings, space planning, project management, and more. elizabethhamillinteriors.com Good Guygiene personal care boxes are an Arcadia-mom created venture that “opens a space for teen and tween boys to try products, find their favorites, and own the hygiene process.” Boxes are packed with toxin-free, cruelty-free products. Order through the website use the code ARCADIA at checkout for 15 percent off. goodguygiene.com Phoenix native Carrie Jamison founded Valley Boutique , an online clothing store, to make shopping for stylish clothing simple and confidence-boosting. After years in the industry and raising her daughters, Jamison returned to her passion by curating a collection with a goal to help women feel beautiful while also showing her daughters that it’s never too late to return to your dreams. shopvalleyboutique.com Pompeii: The Exhibition is now on display at the Arizona Science Center through April 2026, inviting guests to step back in time as they explore the story of a once-thriving city suddenly lost to a volcanic eruption. Featuring 150 preserved artifacts, the exhibition offers an intimate look at daily life in Pompeii before it was hidden for centuries. This add- on experience requires a separate ticket from general admission. Tickets start at $20; $15 for members. azscience.org Westworld of Scottsdale 16601 N. Pima Road eadquartered in Scottsdale, Barrett-Jackson s the granddaddy of collector car auctions. he event draws visitors from all over the orld. In 2025, the auction sold over $198 million – plus 2,013 collectible vehicles and more than 6,000 registered bidders. Over 50 pieces of automobilia were sold for 5.2M+ and $6.2 million was raised for charity hrough the sale of five vehicles, led by the 025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for $3.7 million. When: January 17-25, 2026 barrett-jackson.com ARIZONA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Scottsdale Civic Center 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale he eighth annual Arizona Concours at cottsdale Civic Center is a professionally udged and curated assembly of collector ehicles. An array of 100 rare and historic utomobiles will be displayed, ranging from ntiques from the dawn of motoring through re-war classics, sports and competition cars, nd modern-day exotics. When: January 18, 2026 scottsdaleperformingarts.org BONHAMS The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Phoenix istoric British auction house Bonham’s ffers a more intimate auction environment ith unique autos like a 1932 Chrysler CI-6 port Roadster, 1956 Ferrari 250GT Coupe or 957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible. When: January 23, 2026 bonhams.com RM SOTHEBY’S The Arizona Biltmore 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix M Sotheby’s will return for the 27th annual rizona sale, kicking off its 2026 auction alendar. RM Sotheby’s is set to present a ide variety of makes and eras (like a 1917 etroit Electric Model 68 Brougham) across ifferent price points. The preview on anuary 22 (9-11 a.m.) is open to the public, ut tickets are required for the auction. When: January 23, 2026 rmsothebys.com ARIZONA AUTO WEEK
NUARY 2026 Frances Berry will take the stage. Individual tickets are $75 per person. ccdarizona.org/mlk-events Zoo Move and Groove 5 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. This year’s theme is “Conservation at Any Pace.” Guests can participate in the one-mile fun run or the 5K, which comes with a commemorative t-shirt (medals are also available, purchased separately), and afterward enjoy kettle corn, cocoa, a raffle ticket, a glow necklace/bracelet and free entrance to Zoolights. Registration is $50 per person. phoenixzoo.org Drunk Shakespeare 7 p.m., at The Rose Theatre, 455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. The stage is set, the actors are ready, and one of them is…drunk? This comedic take on a Shakespeare play is for guests 21 and up. Sit back and watch as one performer attempts to act out Shakespearean sonnets while the others follow along and try not to break the scene. Guests can purchase beverages and snacks at the show. Tickets start at $70. drunkshakespeare.com How to Train Your Dragon 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall, 1 N. 1st St., Phoenix. DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is about a young Viking named Hiccup who befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save their worlds. This show features John Powell’s Oscar- nominated score performed live to picture by Conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos. Tickets start at $40. phoenixsymphony.org Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. This month’s Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host Dr. Lucas Wilder, historian of the American Civil War who will present “Chattanooga & Chickamauga.” Doors open at 5 p.m. for meeting the speaker, book sale, and viewing Civil War videos. This event is free. scottsdalecwrt.org Time Travelers Vintage Expo 10 a.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St. The largest traveling vintage market in the United States is making its way to AZ. Attendees can find a “retro wonderland” that boasts vintage clothing, home goods, retro-inspired handmade items and more. Up to 120 small businesses, curators, and artists will be on-site. This is an all-ages event; tickets are $20. timetravelersexpo.com Scottsdale Book Festival 10 a.m. at Civic Center Park, 7380 E. 2nd St. The inaugural Scottsdale Book Festival celebrates books, literacy, and storytelling. Attendees will find 200+ authors, publishers, and exhibitors, plus food vendors and live entertainment. Explore the festival to meet authors, uncover new voices, and enjoy stories spanning every genre…from fiction and nonfiction to YA, children’s books, poetry, and more. scottsdalebookfestival.com Diplo’s Run Club 9 a.m. starting at Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix. Diplo’s Run Club is heading to Phoenix. This 5K winds through the Roosevelt Arts District and city streets and keeps the vibes going with a post-race party and live performance from Diplo + friends. The 5K starts at $80; VIP starts at $160. diplosrunclub.com Tempe Blooms 10 a.m., around Downtown Tempe, 1 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Two days of award- winning, free floral and arts showcases. Guests will find 20 large-scale floral installations crafted by Valley designers, live mural painting, rotating live music, a flower-inspired market, and “flowerful specials” from area businesses. downtowntempe.com Time Travelers Vintage Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center. 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