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) Mariachi Pasion, 7 to 9 p.m., Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, free,
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glendaleaz.com/liveatmurphypark. (All-female mariachi band)
Saturday, February 5
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.
Thursday, February 10
Variety Show Spectacular, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com. 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.
Jimmy Buffett Tribute Act, 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 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.
Monday, February 7
Friday, February 11
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
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
Malt Shop Memories, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com.
True Country, 5:30 p.m., Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, silverstartheater.com. Comedy Night hosted by Savannah Hernandez, 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!
Monday, February 14
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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