Mid-January is filled invigorating events, from the rocking P.F. Chang’s marathon and the high-speed Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction. Don’t forget to share photos of you enjoying these events with the hashtag #SL5 and follow us @scottsdaleliving on Instagram!
“Fiddler on the Roof” @ Mesa Palms Theatre
Catch dinner and a show at the Mesa Palms Theatre and see the Tony award-winning Broadway show “Fiddler on the Roof,” the musical story set in 1905 Russia of a Jewish dairyman who tries to preserve his culture amongst his daughters during the changing times. Lunch and matinee performances or evening showtimes are also available.
5247 E Brown Rd, Mesa, broadwaypalmwest.com, January 9 to 31, 11:45 a.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., $30 to $54
P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
Running or not, head out and rock out to the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon this Sunday. In addition to bands performing along at each mile marker along the 26-mile course, headliners Ra Ra Riot will put on a show at the finish line. Don’t forget to check out the KiDS Rock Arizona, Arizona Health and Fitness Expo and the Bike Tour.
Sunday, January 19, Finish line: Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, runrocknroll.competitor.com/arizona
21st Annual Carefree Art and Wine Festival
Find out the true meaning of Carefree by attending the Art and Wine Festival this weekend and taste wine from around the world. Get to enjoy the art and the atmospheric music at the festival with a backdrop of the beautiful Sonoran Desert.
E. Ho Road and N. Hum Road, January 17 to 19. Wine tasting ticket: $10 with souvenir glass; General admission $3
Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction Scottsdale
Classic cars, from Maseratis to Yenko Camaro coups, are coming to Scottsdale. Watch the auction or take a hand in the bidding and buying for classic cars. Just look for the big white tents and enter the world of classic cars beneath them.
18398 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, russoandsteele.com, January 15 to 19 bidding tickets are $150 and general admission starts at $20
Native Trails
Get immersed in the vibrant culture of the Southwest through native’s stories, music and performance at the Scottsdale Civic Mall. See the Southwest Horse Dance and check out artisans’ selling Native American gems at this free event.
7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, experiencescottsdale.com/event/native-trails/, January 16 to April 5, free
