GREEN SCENES
FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CENTRAL ARIZONA
February 7-9
February 8 & 9
Celebrate the year of the rat at Margaret T. Hance Park East. There will be authentic Chinese food, dancing, history, entertainment, children’s activities, and more. Experience continuous entertainment, including the famous dragon and lion dances, martial art demonstrations, folk and traditional dances, and musical performances. There will also be souvenir and arts and crafts booths. For more information, visit www. phoenixchineseweek.org/festival/festivaldetails/.
Enjoy an afternoon of sampling wines from regions around the world at this annual event held at Desert Botanical Garden. From 1- 4:30 p.m., sample from 40 different wines from regions all over the world and talk with representatives from each winery against a backdrop of live music. All wines are available for sale by the bottle or by cases, and purchases benefit the garden’s education, conservation, research and horticulture programs. Guests will receive 10% off the total purchase price and can mix and match bottles. For more information, visit www.dbg.org/events/ corks-cactus-2020/2020-02-08/.
PHOENIX CHINESE WEEK’S CULTURAL AND CUISINE FESTIVAL
February 8-March 29 32ND ANNUAL ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Huzzah! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is celebrating 32 years of cheer with music, comedy, falconry, acrobatics, mermaids and more. Roam the 30-acre festival village, filled with whimsical castles, cottage, pubs, and 14 stages of nonstop performances. Shop, eat and revel with nearly 2,000 colorfully costumed characters. Also this year, enjoy a five-course meal at the Pleasure Feast (reservations advised). Walk around the 200-plus storybook shops, galleries and studios filled with unique handmade items and people-powered rides. The festival site is located east of Apache Junction on U.S. Highway 60. For more information, visit https://arizona. renfestinfo.com/.
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February 15 GALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine’s Day is more than having a significant other, it is about celebrating the love you have for everyone in your life. Grab a group of your best girlfriends and join in the day of festivities at the Caitlin Court and Old Towne Districts in Glendale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Local businesses in the area have created the perfect day for women where they can visit participating shops and have a day of fun. Participants will have the opportunity to make charm bracelets, view art demonstrations, explore different gift ideas, take part in make-and-take activities, visit unique boutiques, indulge at local eateries, and get the perfect photo opps. This Galentine’s event is presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association and downtown business community. For more information, visit www.visitdowntownglendale.com/events.
Feb 15-16
ARIZONA VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL + SYMPOSIUM
Join vegans, vegetarians, locavores and food-lovers’ alike for a day of plant-based food, chef demonstrations, vendors, yoga, meditations, crafts, live entertainment, speakers, and more. This two-day family event has something to offer for the whole family, from vegan beer, wine and cocktails to a kids’ zone. The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. For tickets and more information, visit www.azvegfoodfest.com.
February 15-17
SUSTAINABILITY WEEKEND
Spend the weekend at the Arizona Science Center, learning how you can live a more sustainable lifestyle. Attendees can participate in hands-on activities that teach how the little changes we can make in our lives can make a big impact on the future of our environment. To learn more, visit www. scitechinstitute.org/event/sustainabilityweekend-2/2020-02-17/.
February 28
FUTURE DESERT SUMMIT
The Living Building Challenge Sonoran Collaborative is putting on something really special—a one-day mini-conference at the Desert Botanical Garden from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in Dorrance Hall. It will be utilizing the Regenerative Thinking processes throughout the day and lead by the author of The Integrative Design Guide, John Boecker. There will be a series of workshops where the audience
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