Events Calendar

Calendar of Events

Tuesday, February 1

Jesse Cook, 7:30 p.m., Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket prices, 928684-6624, dewpac.org.

Wednesday, February 2

Variety Show Spectacular, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, 8 p.m.,

Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert, tickets start at $39, higleycenter.org.

Death Café, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, 480-488-2286, dfla. org, deathcafe.com. Death Café is a gathering to talk about death and dying. The aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives. More than 7,000 Death Cafés have been held in 63 countries. Death Café does not promote beliefs, agendas or products, nor is it a bereavement or grief support group.

Thursday, February 3

Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

December ’63, 7 to 9 p.m., Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleaz.com/liveatmurphypark. (Frankie Valli tribute)

Merrymaker Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Los Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa, $10 for member, $12 nonmembers, 360-607-9570, dancemm.com. Dance to the sweet sounds of The Breeze playing waltz, foxtrot, swing, Latin and polka. Doors open at 6 p.m. Large wooden dance floor. Singles and couples welcome. Appropriate casual dress. BYOB and snacks/ refreshments. Ice is provided. Water available for $1. Local regulations require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at first visit only. Negative 72-hour COVID-19 test required if not vaccinated.

Friday, February 4

Malt Shop Memories, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

We Banjo 3, 7:30 p.m., Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket prices, 928684-6624, dewpac.org. (Canceled) True Country, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Estate Planning Made Simple, 10:30 a.m.,

Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, reservations required, 480-488-2286, dfla.org. Stephanie and Mike Maloney will cover the basics of estate planning.

Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and Presidents Day through

April 3, Arizona Renaissance Festival Grounds, 12601 E. U.S. Highway 60, Gold Canyon, various pricing, 520-463-2600, arizona. renfestinfo.com.

The Sugar Thieves, 7 to 9 p.m., Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleaz.com/liveatmurphypark. (American roots and blues)

Sunday, February 6

Jimmy Buffett Tribute Act, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Monday, February 7

American Tinnitus Association Fundraiser,

various times, all Texas Roadhouse and Bubba’s 33 locations, ata.org, texasroadhouse. com, bubbas33.com. To honor the company’s late founder Kent Taylor, the restaurants will donate 100% of all profits on February 7 to the organization. In addition to the fundraiser, through March 31, Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% from the online sales of all Texas Roadhouse/ATA co-branded gift cards to the ATA.

Caring for the Caregiver, 10 to 11:30 a.m.,

Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, 480-488-2286, dfla.org. Hospice of the West facilitates this support group.

Craft N Chat, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, 480-488-2286, dfla. org. Knit, crochet and practice other table crafts with fellow enthusiasts.

Tuesday, February 8

Get Lit Book Club, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Oregano’s, 37645 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, charge for meals/drinks, dfla.org. Program through the Desert Foothills Library. This happy hour book club will focus on “Yale Needs Women” by Anne Gardiner Perkins at Oregano’s. RSVP required.

Wednesday, February 9

The Mavericks, 7:30 p.m., repeats Feb. 11, Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket prices, 928-684-6624, dewpac.org.

Rhythm of the Sun, 7 to 9 p.m., Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleaz.com/liveatmurphypark. (Latin variety)

Folk Legacy Trio, 7 p.m., Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert, tickets start at $28, higleycenter.org.

Merrymaker Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Los Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa, $10 for member, $12 nonmembers, 360-6079570, dancemm.com. Dance to the sweet sounds of DK Orchestra, playing waltz, foxtrot, swing, Latin and polka. Doors open at 6 p.m. Large wooden dance floor. Singles and couples welcome. Appropriate casual dress. BYOB and snacks/ refreshments. Ice is provided. Water available for $1. Local regulations require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at first visit only. Negative 72-hour COVID-19 test required if not vaccinated.

Friday, February 11

True Country, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Comedy Night hosted by Savannah Her-

nandez, 7 to 9 p.m., Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleaz. com/liveatmurphypark. (Features five comedians and the band Soulstice Sound)

Saturday, February 12

Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Chad Freeman and Redline, 7 to 9 p.m.,

Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleaz.com/liveatmurphypark. (Country)

Volunteer Nonprofit Service Association Used Book Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., repeats

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 13, Arizona State Fairgrounds’ Ag Building, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, free admission, 602-265-6805, vnsabooksale.org. Proceeds from the sale will support Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County and Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation and other local nonprofit organizations. Books start at $1. Charge for parking.

Sunday, February 13 Find a great Italian spot! It’s National Tortellini Day!

Valentine’s Day Celebration, 5:30 p.m.,

Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, check website for ticket information, silverstartheater.com.

Sun Lakes Democratic Club Meeting, 6:30

p.m. social, 7 p.m., meeting on Zoom, for details email wlkariz@aol.com. Speakers are Diego Rodriguez, Democratic candidate for Arizona attorney general; Jennifer Jermaine, candidate for justice of the peace, San Marcos District; and Rep. Jennifer Pawlik, who will update the group on the 2022 Legislative session that started January 10.

Shelea: Natural Woman, 7:30 p.m., Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket prices, 928-684-6624, dewpac.org.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics, 3 to 6 p.m.,

repeats February 28, Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, free, avondalelibrary.org. Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the city of Avondale is asking residents to do their part to protect themselves and those around them by getting vaccinated.

Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, 7

p.m., Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert, tickets start at $44.50, higleycenter.org.

Tuesday, February 15

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the

Conspirators, 7:30 p.m., Arizona Federal Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, tickets start at $55, ticketmaster.com.

Wednesday, February 16

Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Thursday, February 17

True Country, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Merrymaker Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Los Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa, $10 for member, $12 nonmembers, 360-6079570, dancemm.com. Dance to the sweet sounds of Rags Allen Band, playing waltz, foxtrot, swing, Latin and polka. Doors open at 6 p.m. Large wooden dance floor. Singles and couples welcome. Appropriate casual dress. BYOB and snacks/ refreshments. Ice is provided. Water available for $1. Local regulations require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at first visit only. Negative 72-hour COVID-19 test required if not vaccinated.

Medicare 101 with ASC Insurance, 4 p.m.,

Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, reservations required, 480-488-2286, dfla.org. Topics include: the correct time to enroll in Medicare;

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what Medicare does and does not cover; Medicare Advantage; Medicare Supplement insurance; Medicare review for post 65 benefi ciaries and Medicare Part D. RSVP: Derrick Cooper at 480-648-5052 or derrick.cooper@ ascinsuranceaz.com, or Michael Smith, 602793-1925 or mpsmith.benefi ts@gmail.com.

Frosty & the Silver Tones, 7 to 9 p.m.,

Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleaz.com/liveatmurphypark. (Rock)

Friday, February 18

Variety Show Spectacular, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Sandra Bassett, 7 to 9 p.m., Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleaz.com/liveatmurphypark. (Jazz, Motown, R&B and blues)

Nutrition Over 50, noon, Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, $10, 480-488-2286, dfl a.org. Learn and discuss nutrition and how it changes with age. Discuss healthy food options and a menu for a week. Learn the philosophy behind fasting and intermittent fasting, create a plan to change your eating patterns. Questions: the Rev. Dr. Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com, 602-721-7714.

Longevity, Healthy Aging and Regenera-

tion, 11 a.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, 480488-2286, dfl a.org. Learn the habits of those in extreme old age.

Saturday, February 19

Malt Shop Memories, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

The Troubadour Experience, 7 to 9 p.m.,

Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleaz.com/liveatmurphypark. (George Strait tribute)

2022 Arizona State Button Society Annual Button Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., repeats 10

a.m. to 3 p.m. February 20, Hilton Garden Inn, 11480 W. Hilton Way, Avondale, email or call for charge, 623-882-3331, beckfox@cox. net. Themed “Hats Off to Buttons,” the event features exhibits, creative works, dealers, evening gathering and competition entries. Thousands of antique, vintage, studio and craft buttons, from the 18th century to modern buttons.

West Valley Genealogical Society Annual Seminar: Unmasking Your Genealogy with Michael L. Strauss, 9 a.m. to 3:30

p.m., Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 13658 W. Meeker Boulevard, Sun City West, $50, 623-933-4945, azwvgs.org. The www.LovinLife.com registration deadline is February 14. Topics include: introduction to military genealogy research, hidden clues found inside the U.S. federal census 1790-1840, the draft and the selective service system, and more than just obituaries: genealogical newspaper research.

The Tenors, 8 p.m., Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket prices, 928684-6624, dewpac.org.

Sunday, February 20

True Country, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Monday, February 21 Presidents Day Tuesday, February 22

National Geographic Live: Secret Life of Bears with carnivore ecologist Rae Wynn-

Grant, 7:30 p.m., Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket prices, 928-6846624, dewpac.org.

Wednesday, February 23

Variety Show Spectacular, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Dementia Conference Sponsored by Creative Engagement Partners: Discovering New Pathways for Dementia Care, 9

a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, free, reservations required, 480-203-8548, admin@slcep.org.

Thursday, February 24

Malt Shop Memories, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Merrymaker Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Los Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa, $10 for member, $12 nonmembers, 360-6079570, dancemm.com. Dance to the sweet sounds of Swing Memories Big Band, playing waltz, foxtrot, swing, Latin and polka. Doors open at 6 p.m. Large wooden dance fl oor. Singles and couples welcome. Appropriate casual dress. BYOB and snacks/ refreshments. Ice is provided. Water available for $1. Local regulations require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at fi rst visit only. Negative 72-hour COVID-19 test required if not vaccinated.

Bread Give Away Drive Thru, 9 to 11 a.m.,

Community Center, 3930 E. University Drive, Mesa, free, 480-712-7836. Pick up two loaves of bread at no cost, courtesy of United Health Care.

ZeeCeeKeely, 7 to 9 p.m., Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleaz.com/liveatmurphypark. (Reggae) Johnny City Band, 7 to 9 p.m., Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleaz.com/liveatmurphypark. (Top party hits)

Catholic Daughters of the Americas’ Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, repeats Sat-

urday, February 26, Our Lady of Lourdes, 19002 N. 128th Avenue, Sun City West, free admission, rosemaryd@cox.net.

Saturday, February 26

Variety Show Spectacular, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Fooz Fighters, 7 to 9 p.m., Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free,

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll, 7:30

p.m., repeats 3 p.m. Feb. 27, Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket prices, 928-684-6624, dewpac.org.

Sunday, February 27

Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.

Monday, February 28

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, 3 to 6 p.m.,

Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, free, avondalelibrary. org. Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the city of Avondale is asking residents to do their part to protect themselves and those around them by getting vaccinated.

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