It’s the week of Valentine’s Day, which means that this weekend will have plenty of lovely events to attend. Watch the sad love story of “La Bayadère: The Temple Dancer” at Arizona Ballet or see the majestic Arabian Horse Show and be awed by the beautiful creatures. No matter what you do this weekend, make sure beauty is part of it. Don’t forget to share photos of you enjoying these events with the hashtag #SL5 and follow us @scottsdaleliving on Instagram!
Art Laboe’s Valentine’s Super Love Jam
All the classic R&B oldies are coming to U.S. Airways this Thursday for a jamming love concert that will bring you back to the good old days. With 11 acts performing, such as The Intruders, Malo, and Sunny and the Sunliners listen to all the lovey songs that line your memories.
US Airways Center Feb. 14th @7:30 p.m. get tickets at ticketmaster.com
Arabian Horse Show @ WestWorld
Kicking off this Thursday is the 59th annual Arabian Horse Show. Thousands of exotic horses will be at the show trying to win and be presented as the best breed horse. Tickets can be bought from ticketmaster.com or at the door for $10.
VNSA Book Sale
Heaven is a library, or a book sale with enough books to fill an entire warehouse. The VNSA Book Sale surely has that many books for sale this weekend to satisfy anyone no matter what book you’re looking for. Head to the Arizona State Fairgrounds Exhibit Building this Saturday and Sunday starting at 8 a.m. and shop for knowledge until you can’t shop anymore.
“La Bayadere: The Temple Dancer” @ Ballet Arizona
This weekend, watch Ballet Arizona perform the classic story of a love that could never come into fruition. The Indian tale of a young warrior and temple dancer that only unite in death will leave your heartbroken this Valentine’s Day weekend. The Phoenix Symphony will perform alongside the ballet at the Symphony Hall. Tickets are on sale at Ballet Arizona Box Office at 2835 E. Washington St. or call 602-381-1096
Arizona Cocktail Week
Get your drink on starting this Friday, Valentine’s Day, for an entire week as Arizona Cocktail Week kicks off for another fun round of drinks. Visit arizonacocktailweek.com to find out which bars and cocktail lounges in the Valley are participating. Be ready to drink and have a good time all across the valley, and submerge yourself in the state’s fine cocktail culture.
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate:
Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolates and Fine Art
Indulge in the truly finer things in life: chocolate and art. Carefree is hosting this free festival to cater to everyone with a sweet tooth and a fine sense in art this weekend. Bring the family or bring that special someone in your life and guarantee a great time. The festival kicks off on Thursday at noon and ends at 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday the event begins at 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The festival is at 101 Easy Street on the Carefree Desert gardens and Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion.
Chocolate Lovers’ Festival
All aboard the chocolate train! Verde Canyon Railroad is filling its first class cars with chocolate with a view of the Verde Canyon. Visit verdecanyonrr.com/events/ to book your ticket for the chocolate festival that is happening this Friday-Sunday.
Chocolate, Chili and Cochineal
Head to the Heard Museum this weekend and learn of the origins of all your favorite foods that started in the Americas. Plus, learn all about the tiny insect who loves to eat prickly pear cactus and became the source of a brilliant red dye coveted by sixteenth-century Spanish conquistadors. The exhibit opens this Sunday and runs through November. Head to heard.org for more information
Anti-Valentines Day:
Valentine X – Candlelit Night of Horror at the 13th Floor
Dive into the other well-known side of Valentines day, the horror. 13th Floor is hosting a haunted house that is sure to leave you absolutely terrified whether you’re with a date or not. This Friday and Saturday, come to the 13th floor and feel real fear. The house opens at 7:30 and closes at 10:30 p.m., 2814 W. Bell Rd. in Phoenix
Voodoo Tines: Anti-Valentine’s Day @ Hula’s Modern Tiki
No one showing you love today? Get back at the ones who’ve wronged you with an ice cold round of revenge! Bring a picture of your ex and smack it on a custom voodoo doll as you have your revenge upon him or her this Valentine’s Day. Call 602-265-8454 for more information or come to 4700 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix
