Category: Things to Do

👨‍🍳👨‍🍳 Well-known East Valley chefs Jeff Kraus (left) of Crêpe Bar and Adam Allison of Handlebar Diner and Brightside Burgers will collaborate on a pop-up dinner from 4-8:30 Thursday at Caffe Boa in Ahwatukee. The menu 1st course: Freeform lobster

🥓🍺 The Beer Research Institute in Mesa will complement four unique bacon preparations with four of its craft beers at its monthly pairing all day (while supplies last) Thursday, Jan. 25. Cost is $25. The pairings Thick bacon, goat cheese,

🍦 Sweet Republic artisan ice cream shops have brought back Ultra Chocolate in memory of the late Sandra Day O’Connor, whose favorite dessert was ‘‘anything featuring chocolate.’’ They’re donating 25% of pint sales through the end of December to the

Olive samples, olive classes, olive oil cooking demos, live music, and games are just a few of the activities at the Olivepalooza Harvest Festival at Queen Creek Olive Mill from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission

🍸🎅🏼 Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour in downtown Phoenix has launched its annual tiki-themed Sippin’ Santas holiday pop-up bar (pictured). And Floor 13 Rooftop Lounge in Phoenix is hosting the nationwide Miracle pop-up bar. 🍺🍌 OHSO Brewery releases its popular

☘️ Longtime Mill Avenue Irish pub Rula Bula, which closed in 2021, holds a Pop-Up Pub from 2-8 p.m. Friday at ASU’s Mountain America Stadium. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. 🍺 The Beer Research Institute in Mesa will

🍖 The Downtown Mesa BBQ Classic, the only Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned competition in Arizona, will take place 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Main and McDonald. 🇬🇷 A Taste of Greece Taverna, featuring Greek food and drink, runs

🍖 The Downtown Mesa BBQ Classic, the only Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned competition in Arizona, will take place 5-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Main and McDonald. The event includes a one-meat challenge Friday and a four-meat