Last chance to ice-skate
Arizona’s only outdoor ice-skating rink comes down after Super Bowl weekend. The 5,442-square-foot rink has been in place on Central Avenue between Washington and Jefferson streets since late November. CitySkate offers a variety of special events throughout the rink, including theme days on Tuesdays. This week’s theme is Football Jerseys. In addition, the rink hosts Adult Skate this Saturday from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
CitySkate at CityScape, 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix, through February 2, $12
Super Bowl takes over downtown
Even if you do not have tickets to the big game on Sunday, there are still a number of events happening downtown that lead up to the big game. Starting Wednesday, Super Bowl Central will hold over thirty events. One of the largest attractions includes an 18-foot high rock-climbing wall that is a replica of the Grand Canyon. There is a concert series downtown every night beginning Wednesday that features bands such as Walk the Moon and The Roots.
Verizon Super Bowl Central, 5th Street to 1st Avenue and Jefferson to Monroe, January 28-February 1, Phoenix, free
Super Music Series at Westgate
In addition to the Super Bowl activities in Downtown Phoenix, there are concerts all week long at Westgate. The Super Music Series is a five-day concert event that features bands from rock, pop, country, and other genres of music. Headlining bands include Los Lobos, The Chainsmokers, Eli Young Band, and Naked Eyes. The concert is hosted on the WaterDance Plaza at Westgate.
Westgate, 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale, January 28-February 1, free
Valor and Victors 5K
The NFL Valor and Victors 5K is part of the Super Bowl Run Series. The proceeds from the race benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation and the NFL Alumni Association. The top three overall finishers for men and women will receive awards as well as the top three from multiple age categories. Packet pick-up begins at 6:30 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. After the race, there will be a post-race “tailgate” that all runners are welcome to take part in.
Arizona Canal Trail, 5th avenue & Goldwater Road, Scottsdale, January 31, $50 before January 28 or $60 after and same day
Glendale Chocolate Affaire
If you have a sweet tooth, this event is definitely for you. Over forty chocolate makers will be present in downtown Glendale for an ultimate sugar rush. There will be a variety of choices including chocolate dipped fruit, Twinkies, nuts, and more. This two-day event even has a Super Street area and Team Zones in honor of Super Bowl weekend. The Chocolate Affaire is open Friday noon-10p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-10p.m.
Murphy Park, 7010 N. 58th Ave., Glendale, January 30-31, free admission and parking
