MXSW Weekend Guide

MXSW Weekend Guide for March 3-5

By Jess Harter Friday, March 3, 2017

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Devoured Culinary Classic

Arizona’s premier food festival, the two-day Devoured Culinary Classic, takes place 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Phoenix Art Museum’s sculpture garden. Both days are sold out, but if you got your ticket already you’ll enjoy unlimited food and drink samples from many of Arizona’s top restaurants, wineries, and breweries.

Downtown Mesa Brew Fest

The third annual Downtown Mesa Brew Fest – featuring 40-plus beers, food, games, and live music – runs 2-6 p.m. Saturday on Macdonald, just south of Main Street. Admission to the family- and dog-friendly event is free. Twelve-ounce beers are $5.

The Perch Yoga on the Roof

The spring edition of The Perch Brewery‘s popular Yoga on the Roof series begins this weekend. Held at 9 a.m. Saturdays through April 29, the $20 class includes one hour of yoga on the rooftop patio and beer, mimosa, or cocktail afterward.

Pokitrition grand opening

Recently opened poke bowl restaurant Pokitrition, on the southwest corner of the 101 and Ray in Chandler, celebrates its grand opening from noon-8 p.m. Saturday with a buy-one-get-one-free deal. You also can get a free bowl by following the eatery on Facebook or Instagram.

Caribbean Jerk Festival

The state’s largest Caribbean food event, the third annual Arizona Caribbean Jerk Festival, will be held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at Kiwanis Park in south Tempe. The fest also features an all-day lineup of reggae musicians and singers. Admission is $15.

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MXSW Weekend Guide for Feb. 24-26

By Jess Harter Friday, February 24, 2017

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Gilbert Feastival

After last weekend’s soft opening, Gilbert’s weekly food truck roundup celebrates the grand opening of its new location today. In addition to two dozen food trucks, there are boutique vendors and live music. 5:30-9 p.m. today on the southwest corner of Val Vista and Warner. (Pictured: Buffalo Chicken Fries from American Poutine Co.)

Tempe Empty Bowls

For a $10 donation, you get a handcrafted bowl of your choice and a lunch of soup and bread at the annual fundraiser for United Food Bank. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today at 6th Street Park and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Tempe Public Library.

Squash the Beef

Goldwater Brewing celebrates the start of spring training baseball at nearby Scottsdale Stadium with a full day of craft beer, food trucks, and live music. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday at the Old Town brewery.

Vegan Food Festival

The Valley’s premier vegan festival features dozens of restaurants, food trucks, vendors, and chefs. General admission is $25. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Phoenix Theatre/Phoenix Art Museum campus.

Welcome Chicken & Donuts

Peixoto Coffee‘s weekly pop-up event in downtown Chandler welcomes Phoenix’s Welcome Chicken & Donuts and  four different doughnut breakfast sandwiches. 8 a.m.-noon Sunday at Peixoto.

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MXSW Weekend Guide for Feb. 17-19

By Jess Harter Friday, February 17, 2017

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Arizona Cocktail Week kicks off

Mixologists and spirit specialists come from all over the country will showcase their talent at 25-plus different tasting stations at Cocktail Carnival, the kickoff to Arizona Cocktail Week, from 7-10 p.m. tonight at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale. Admission to the week’s signature event is $40 in advance or $50 at the door. From 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday, the popular Top Bars will feature more than 30 of the world’s best bars at The Croft Downtown in Phoenix.

Arizona Beer Week wraps up

Haven’t made it to any Beer Week events so far? You still have plenty of opportunities. Tonight, Spokes on Southern in Tempe rolls out a half-dozen barrel-aged beers from Bell’s and Founders for its four-year anniversary. Saturday’s smorgasbord includes the Night of a Million Randalls at The Brass Tap in Mesa, an Epic Baptism by Bacon beer dinner at The Hungry Monk in Chandler, and the annual BarleyWine Fest at The Handlebar in Tempe.

Party Gras at The Perch Brewery

Doors open at 4 p.m. Saturday for Party Gras, the three-year anniversary celebration at The Perch Brewery in downtown Chandler. The 21-and-over event, which also will compass sibling restaurant 55 Chicago next door, will feature Cajun food specials and more than 20 Perch beers on tap. Rock Lobster and Metalhead headline the music lineup.

Free buffet at The Draft Sports Grill

Speaking of anniversaries, The Draft Sports Grill across from Fiesta Mall in Mesa marks the end of its second year with its own big party Saturday. For adults, there’s a free happy hour buffet from 5-7 p.m. and a Founders tap takeover. There also will be food and drink specials, raffles, and giveaways all night. Kids 12 and under eat free all day.

Corks & Cactus at Desert Botanical Garden

Sample 40 different wines each day at Cactus & Corks, which takes place 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Cost is $35 for DBG members and $40 for non-members. All 80 wines will be available to purchase in the garden’s wine retail store.

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MXSW Weekend Guide for Dec. 16-18

By Jess Harter Friday, December 16, 2016

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Firestone Walker tap takeover at The Hungry Monk in Chandler

Modern Times tap takeover at HopWerks in Gilbert

Ballast Point tap takeover at Fox Cigar Bar in Gilbert

Ballast Point tap takeover at Blasted Barley in Tempe

Destihl tap takeover at Sip Coffee & Beer Garage in Phoenix

Abita growler giveaway at Kings Convenience in Phoenix

Saturday

Santa Paws dog benefit at Social Box in Chandler

7th annual Jewmas celebration at The Hungry Monk in Chandler

Mike Hess beer tasting at The Wild Vine Uncorked in Chandler

Almond Flour Power class at Natural Grocers in Gilbert

It’s a Pitmas Party! at The Ivy in Chandler

Free smoke prime rib class at BBQ Island in Tempe

Citrus U-Pick at The Farm at Agritopia in Gilbert

Ugly Sweater Party at McFate Tap & Barrel in Scottsdale

HackWCD with Pane Bianco at Welcome Diner in Phoenix

Sweets Con & Dessert Expo at Peoria Sports Complex

Sunday

Camala Flitton cancer benefit at Bourbon Jacks in Chandler

Ennoble Arizona community pancakes at Peixoto Coffee in Chandler

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MXSW Weekend Guide for Dec. 9-11

By Jess Harter Friday, December 9, 2016

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McFate Brewing growler giveaway & King Size Candy Bar Milk Stout tapping at One Stop Gas & Food Mart in Gilbert

Festive Friday happy hour with The Griffins at Pier 54 in Tempe

Holiday mystery box drawing at HopWerks in Gilbert

BBQ 101 class with BBQ champion Chris Marks at BBQ Island in Scottsdale (pictured above)

Merry Main: Santa’s Workshop in downtown Mesa

New Belgium beer pairing at Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale

Modern Times tap takeover at Moto in Phoenix

Grand opening at Richter Aleworks in Peoria

Saturday

Trip Through Beermuda at Helio Basin Brewing in Phoenix

Tamale Festival at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Phoenix

BBQ 101 class with Chris Marks at BBQ Island in Scottsdale

Merry Main: Santa’s Workshop in downtown Mesa

Grand opening at Sugar Happy Bakery in Scottsdale

Hello Kitty food truck appearance at Scottsdale Quarter

Dessert decorating class at The Melting Pot in Ahwatukee

Humane Society fundraiser at Desert Dawgs in Phoenix

Sunday

Curbside Crepes pop-up at Peixoto Coffee in Chandler

Jungle Bull Rock pitbull rescue fundraiser at Bourbon Jacks in Chandler

FSGD’s Toys for Tots at The Monastery in Mesa

AZ Girls Pint Out holiday brunch at Mother Bunch in Phoenix

Tamale Festival at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Phoenix

Lunch with Santa at The Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix

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MXSW Weekend Guide for Dec. 2-4

By Jess Harter Friday, December 2, 2016

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Grand opening at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Chandler

SunUp beers & night golf at Kokopelli Golf Club in Gilbert

Date night wine dinner at Blooming Beets Kitchen in Chandler

Winter menu launch happy hour at Peixoto Coffee in Chandler

Fall Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe (pictured above)

Phoestivus tapping party at Phoenix Ale Brewery in Phoenix

Saturday

Tamale class at El Palacio Mexican Restaurant in Chandler

Fall Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe

Taste of Arizona festival at Mesa Riverview Park

All-Arizona wine tasting at BottleShop 48 in Tempe

Grand opening party at My Pie in Gilbert

Arizona Asian Festival at Scottsdale Civic Center Mall

4-year anniversary party at Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale

Arcadia Pop Up Marketplace at Arcadia Premium in Phoenix

Dine & Donate fundraiser at Noodle Bar in Phoenix

Sunday

Fall Festival of the Arts in downtown Tempe

Picket Fence Pastries pop-up at Peixoto Coffee in Chandler

Arcadia Pop Up Marketplace at Arcadia Premium in Phoenix

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MXSW Weekend Guide for Nov. 11-13

By Jess Harter Friday, November 11, 2016

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Friday

Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-Off at Tumbleweed Park

Chiles & Chocolate Festival at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix

Anniversary party at Sandbar Mexican Grill in Chandler

Cooks & Corks at Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale

Woodford Reserve Bourbon tasting at Tops Liquor in Tempe

Saturday

2-Year Anniversary at Beer Research Institute in Mesa

San Tan Valley Farmers Market & Bazaar at JO Combs Middle School

Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-Off at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler

Annual Turkey Fest at BBQ Island in Tempe

Fall Wine Festival at Bar Vinedo in Queen Creek

Arizona Hot Sauce Expo at Diablo Stadium in Tempe

Novembeer Beer Festival at Arizona Center in Phoenix

Sunday

Liberty Market Sunday Picnic at Water Tower in Gilbert

Casa Reynosa pop-up at Peixoto Coffee in Chandler

Slider Throwdown at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale

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MXSW Weekend Guide for Nov. 4-6

By Jess Harter Friday, November 4, 2016

Today

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Official relaunch party at HopWerks in Gilbert

Get Fresh with Us at Papago Brewing in Scottsdale

The Joy Bus charity fundraiser at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale

Historic Brewing promo at Craft 64 in Scottsdale

World BBQ Festival at Centennial Plaza in Peoria

Saturday

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Bacon, Blues & Brews Festival at Founder’s Park in Queen Creek

Olivepalooza Harvest Party ay Queen Creek Olive Mill

Arizona Harvest Festival at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in Chandler

Four Peaks Brewing promo at Craft 64 in Scottsdale

Grand opening at Mesquite River Brewing in Scottsdale

Armenia Fest at St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church in Scottsdale

AZCentral.com Food & Wine Experience at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale

All You Can Eat Chili Day at TEXAZ Grill in Phoenix

Sunday

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AZCentral.com Food & Wine Experience at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale

Live & Local at Civic Center Mall in Scottsdale

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MXSW Weekend Guide for Oct. 28-30

By Jess Harter Friday, October 28, 2016

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Free coffee drinks at Black Mesa Coffee in Chandler

Backyard Barbeque at Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler

Kegs & Candy pairing at Four Peaks Wilson in Tempe

Queen Creek Feastival at Town Library

Gilbert Town Square Feastival

Cigar & Beer Festival at Fox Cigar Bar in Gilbert

Firestone Walker tap takeover at The Monstery in Mesa

Saturday

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Founders, Football & Flapjacks at The Hungry Monk in Chandler

Wingstock at Mesa Amphitheatre

Brews & Brains Zombie Bash at The Perch in Chandler

Howl-O-Ween party at Social Box in Chandler

Halloween party at La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen in Gilbert

Fall Festival at Four Peaks Wilson in Tempe

Mesa Feastival Forest at Pioneer Park

Sunday

Ahwatukee Farmers Market

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