Radar: To Do in PHX 2.23-3.1

Photo courtesy of Celebration Guns.

This week we’re closing out Arizona Beer Week and getting into the swing of things for Spring Training. What’s on deck for you this week? Beer, baseball, ballet, bands and more. Whatever your tastes are, feel certain that Phoenix is your place for active living. Note: Some descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

2.23

Pizza & Pint Run at Tortoise & Hare Sports

What makes any form of exercise better? Beer and pizza, of course. Join Tortoise & Hare for their monthly easy fun run. All abilities are welcome to run (or walk!) their choice of a 1- or 3-mile loop around the neighborhood. Free. 6 p.m. 17570 N 75th Ave. #605, Glendale, AZ; tortoiseandharesports.com // @tortoiseandharesports

 

Celebration Guns EP Release at The Nile 

Come support this local Arizona band as they set off to release their newest EP, “Midlife Vices.” They’re celebrating their 10th year as a band the only way they know how — playing a ton of shows locally, touring the west coast and releasing a bunch of new music. Celebration Guns is a combination of nostalgia, energy, complexity and joy all wrapped up in a dream pop, indie rock and noise pop sound. $10. 7 p.m. 105 W Main St. Mesa, AZ; theniletheater.com // @niletheater

2.24

Be Our Guest: Disney Throwback Night at the Marquee Theatre

Be our guest, be our guest, put your knowledge of Disney lyrics to the test! Come join the Marquee Theatre as they spin 90s and 2000s Disney throwbacks all night long. $18+. 9:30 p.m. 730 N Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ; marqueetheatreaz.com // @marqueetheatre

 

Old School Hip Hop Night at Crescent Ballroom 

Come through Crescent Ballroom to take a stroll down memory lane with this old school hip hop DJ set. Choose your favorite style and listen to West Coast upstairs or East Coast downstairs. Free. 9 p.m. 308 N 2nd Ave. Phoenix, AZ; crescentphx.com // @crescentphx

 

2.25

Four Peaks Beer Can Derby at Four Peaks 8th Street

Can you build the fastest beer can racer in the Valley? Pick up a starter kit from Four Peaks, with everything you’ll need to create your racer: wheels, framing, axles and, of course, empty Four Peaks cans. Compete with other racers to see who has the fastest beer can car in Phoenix, and win prizes like Four Peaks gift cards. Free to watch, starter kits $15 each. Check in at 11 a.m. Races start at 12 p.m. 1340 E 8th St. #104, Tempe, AZ; fourpeaks.com // @fourpeaksbrew

 

Sourfest 2023 at AZ Wilderness Gilbert

Lovers of lambic, sweethearts of saison and gueuze groupies: join Arizona Wilderness as they open their Woodnotes Wild Ale production facility to the public and release three mixed-culture sour ales. Brewers will be in-house to discuss sour beer production. They’ll also be digging into the archives to release vintage bottles of classic Woodnotes beers like Region Sauvage, Camp Coolship and more. Free. 1 p.m. 912 N Colorado St. Gilbert, AZ; azwbeer.com // @azwilderness

 

Triumph – Arizona Wrestling Federation at PHX Beer Co.

Former WWE stars Chris Masters and Brian Kendrick make their Arizona Wrestling Federation debut for this exciting night of pro wrestling at PHX Beer Co. $5+. 6:30 p.m. 3002 E Washington St. Phoenix, AZ; @arizonawrestlingfederation

 

Pound & A Pint Workout at Lake Pleasant Brewing Company

Join POUND pros for an exhilarating workout inspired by the sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums! All ages welcome, but 21+ can stay after class for a pint (included in certain ticket packages). Free+. 11 a.m. 1950 W Rose Garden Ln. #130, Phoenix, AZ; lakepleasantbrewing.com // @lakepleasantbrewing

 

2.25 – 2.26

Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park

Ready to rock out at the #1 event in Arizona for MLB Spring Training? Innings Festival is coming back to the valley on February 25 and 26 with headliners like Green Day, Eddie Vedder, Weezer and Marcus Mumford. $112+. 12:30 p.m. 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe, AZ; inningsfestival.com/arizona // @inningsfest // Know Before You Go #FrayLife

 

2.26 

PHXART Family Funday at the Phoenix Art Museum

Join the Phoenix Art Museum as they make art an immersive experience for all ages and abilities. This event will feature live performances in the galleries, art making, storytime and demonstrations. $5+. 10 a.m. 1625 N Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ; phxart.org // @phxart

 

Yoga at the AZ Wilderness Woodnotes Cellar 

Join the AZ Wilderness team for a morning of poses and pints at the Woodnotes Cellar. This class is open to all experience levels, shapes, sizes, shades, styles and sexes. Bring a mat to enjoy a guided yoga session followed by a post-savasana beer or cocktail. $25. 10 a.m. 912 N Colorado St. Gilbert, AZ; azwbeer.com // @azwilderness

 

2.27

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields

Cheer on your Arizona Diamondbacks as they face off against the Chicago Cubs during this spring training game. $20+. 1:10 p.m. 7555 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ; saltriverfields.com // @saltriverfields

 

Credit Electric at The Rebel Lounge

Listen to Credit Electric on their tour as they debut their newest album. Exploring the human unconscious through impressionistic pop vignettes, “out of love in the face of a shadow” represents a significant evolution of the band’s sound that originally stemmed from limitations put in place by the global pandemic, before blossoming into something altogether new and unexpected. $13+. 8 p.m. 2303 E Indian School Rd. Phoenix AZ; therebellounge.com // @therebelphx

 

2.28

Betty Who at The Van Buren 

Come see this Australian-American, LGBTQ+ icon and pop trailblazer on her latest tour. $30. 8 p.m. 401 W Van Buren St. Phoenix, AZ; thevanburenphx.com // @thevanburenphx

 

Coco Peru at CB Live

Coco is here and ready to unleash her thoughts about the past, present and future in the wake of *motions to everything*! This drag diva is not holding back in her new comedy show Bitter, Bothered & Beyond! $20+. 7:30 p.m. 21001 N Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ; cblive.com // @cblivephx

 

3.1

Eagles at Footprint Center

Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit and Vince Gill will be accompanied by an orchestra and choir to perform “Hotel California” and their full set of greatest hits. $194+. 8 p.m. 201 E Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ; footprintcenter.com // @footprintcntr

 

“An American in Paris” at The Phoenix Theatre Company 

Come see this hit musical, inspired by the 1951 film and set to the music of George and Ira Gershwin, about a young American soldier and French girl’s romance. Witness the breathtaking ballet, entrancing musical scores and charming love story. (More dates available on their website.) $66+. 7 p.m. 1825 N Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ; phoenixtheatre.com // @phxtheatre

 

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