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TOP25 By Connor Dziawura
“Singin’ in the Rain”
FEBRUARY 2 TO APRIL 3 Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s 1952 screen classic “Singin’ in the Rain” has been performed on stages all across the world. Set in 1927, it harks back to Hollywood’s evolution from the silent film era to the “talkies.” The Phoenix Theatre Company’s Mainstage Theatre, 1825 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.254.2151, phoenixtheatre. com/the-season/singin’-rain, dates and times vary, see website for ticket prices
“Drive My Car”
OPENS FEBRUARY 4 Heralded as one of the best films of 2021, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car,” an adaptation of a short story by Haruki Murakami, is expanding its presence in theaters. The multi-award-winning drama — Japan’s contender for Best International Feature Film at the upcoming Academy Awards — is about a renowned stage actor and director who is forced to confront his and his late wife’s past with the support of a young woman who chauffeurs him to a tension-riddled theater production he’s staging. Not rated. In theaters, drivemycar.film
“Jackass Forever”
OPENS FEBRUARY 4 The boys are back! Franchise creators and producers Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze and Johnny Knoxville have reunited the crew to perform their beloved, dumb stunts and pranks in this fourth installment of the “Jackass” franchise. Expect to see Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Danger Ehren and Preston Lacy, plus a variety of younger newcomers and guest appearances. Rated R for strong crude material and dangerous stunts, graphic nudity and language throughout. In theaters, jackassmovie.com
The Arizona Goth Festival
FEBRUARY 5 Put on your darkest attire and head on down to the Arizona Goth Society’s first festival of all-things goth. Melding culture, music, arts and crafts, the event will feature a variety of DJ sets; live performances from Audra, PyG and The Limit Club; and plenty of local vendors — lest we forget a charity raffle to benefit The Trevor Project, which offers suicide prevention and crisis intervention services for LGBTQ youth. This event is for ages 21 and older. The Nile, 105 W. Main Street, Suite 7309, https://bit. ly/3GB973a, 4 p.m., $20
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show”
FEBRUARY 5 TO MARCH 13 Recommended for ages 3 and older, this production features a cast of 75 puppets adapting author/ illustrator Eric Carle’s “Brown Bear, Brown Bear,” “10 Little Rubber Ducks,” “The Very Busy Spider” and “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” A couple dates will offer backstage tours, and February 20 will include an ASL performance. Herberger Theater Center’s Stage West, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, 602.252.8497, herbergertheater.org, dates and times vary, $13-$35
Tyler, the Creator
FEBRUARY 8 After releasing the mixtapeinfluenced “Call Me If You Get Lost” to much acclaim last year, Tyler, the Creator is returning to the Valley with a supporting roster of Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown. The show was bumped up from the previously scheduled date of February 11 to February 8, but tickets for the previous date will be honored. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.7800, footprintcenter. com, 7 p.m., $160-$273.50
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FEBRUARY 7 TO FEBRUARY 13 It’s “The People’s Open”! The PGA Tour is returning to Scottsdale, with pro golfers competing for a large sum of prize money. Admission is free Monday and Tuesday, courtesy of Ford Free Days, while youth ages 15 and younger will be admitted free all week if accompanied by an adult; general admission tickets and other prices are available online. TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, wmphoenixopen.com, tee times will be posted on website, see website for ticket options
“The Worst Person in the World”
FEBRUARY 8 Ahead of the release of Joachim Treer’s highly acclaimed new film, see it as part of a Talk Cinema presentation at the Chandler Center for the Arts. After the film, which is about a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, there are discussions with film scholars and special guests. And if you miss it, you can always catch it in theaters beginning February 11. Rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and some language. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, 480.499.8587, scottsdaleperformingarts. org, 7 p.m., $14
Coors Lights Birds Nest
FEBRUARY 9 TO FEBRUARY 12 Every year, when Waste Management brings the PGA Tour to town for the Phoenix Open, along comes the Birds Nest, four days of games, entertainment, food and drinks with a party atmosphere. Performers this year are Diplo and Cole Swindell on Wednesday; Sam Hunt and Russell Dickerson on Thursday; Macklemore, Quinn XCII and Ayokay on Friday; and Kygo, Sam Feldt and Forester on Saturday. This event is for ages 21 and older. Located directly across from the main WM Phoenix Open Tournament Entrance at 82nd Street and Bell Road, coorslightbirdsnest. com, 3 p.m., $75-$185
“The Office” Trivia
FEBRUARY 9 Return to Pennsylvania to answer trivia questions about Michael, Dwight, Jim, Pam and the other employees of Scranton’s Dunder Mifflin branch from the beloved NBC series. Trivia will span all nine seasons and take place in the Rose Room. Signup is at 6 p.m. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.368.3121, valleybarphx.com/theoffice-trivia, 7 p.m., free
“Romeo & Juliet”
FEBRUARY 10 TO FEBRUARY 13 “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” At Symphony Hall, of course. Choreographed by Ib Andersen with music by Sergei Prokofiev, this adaptation of the classic William Shakespeare tragedy sees Ballet Arizona and Phoenix Symphony pairing up. Symphony Hall, 2835 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.381.1096, balletaz.org, dates and times vary, $35-$174
“Women in Jeopardy!”
FEBRUARY 10 TO FEBRUARY 27 Presented by Arizona Theatre Company, this comedy is described as a mixture of “Nancy Drew,” “Murder She Wrote” and “Sex and the City.” Written by playwright Wendy MacLeod, “Women in Jeopardy!” tells the story of Liz, a woman smitten with a dentist — whose creepy vibes and link to a disappearance lead her friends to question whether or not he’s a serial killer. Herberger Theater Center’s Center Stage, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, 602.252.8497, herbergertheater.org, dates and times vary, $25-$78
Crush Arizona 2022
FEBRUARY 12 Crystal Skies, Deorro, Herobust, Lucii, Taiki Nulight and Valentino Khan perform at this year’s Crush music festival hosted by Relentless Beats and Insomniac. Celebrate the pre-Valentine’s Day weekend with this rave from Saturday evening into the early hours of Sunday. Cafe Caderas provides support. This show is for ages 18 and older. Rawhide Event Center, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, 1.855.235.2867, https://bit. ly/3I5VMjS, 6 p.m., $50-$125
