PHOENIX — From cryptocurrency conferences to cheering on our winning Phoenix Suns, there's plenty to keep locals busy around the Valley this week!
If you're looking for something to do this week, here's a list of activities, events, and festivals to check out around the Valley.
NFT Connect [nftconnect.one]: A two-day conference "focused on educating, informing, and entertaining leading organizations, smart projects, executives, and early adopters around NFTs, cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, and blockchains." Plus, Super Bowl star Snoop Dogg will be performing an exclusive VIP DJ set! It will be held at Bell Bank Park in southeast Mesa, Feb. 22 & 23, with general admission tickets (2-Day Pass) starting at $199. The conference will be available both in-person and virtually. NFT Connect is a sponsor of ABC15.
Justin Bieber - Justice World Tour(Postponed until June 30)
Where: Gila River Arena
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $290+ (mostly Verified Resale tickets)
Arizona Coyotes vs. Los Angeles Kings (Feb. 23)
Where: Gila River Arena
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $20+
Jo Koy(Feb. 24)
Where: Footprint Center
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $50+
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans (Feb. 25)
Where: Footprint Center
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $33+
Arizona Coyotes vs. Vegas Golden Nights (Feb. 25)
Where: Gila River Arena
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $27+
Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz(Feb. 27)
Where: Footprint Center
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $47+
ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Arizona Renaissance Festival (Saturdays and Sundays, through April 3, 2022; Open Presidents Day)
Where: 12601 E. US Highway 60 Gold Canyon AZ 85118
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., rain or shine
Cost: $19 for kids (5-12), $29 for adults; discounted tickets at Bashas'/Food City; season passes also available
Attack of the Bloodsuckers(through May 8, 2022)
Where: Arizona Science Center
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission, $15-$20
Survival of the Slowest (Feb. 5 - Aug. 7, 2022)
Where: Arizona Science Center
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $15-$20 for museum admission, plus an additional $7-$9 for Survival of the Slowest access.
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit (extended to April 30)
Where: 4301 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Time: Various times each day
Cost: $40+
Chihuly at Desert Botanical Garden (through June 19, 2022)
Where: Desert Botanical Garden
Time: Daily, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $15-$40 (included garden admission, reservations required)
Chihuly at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West (through June 19, 2022)
Where: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West
Time: Self-guided and guided tours; times vary
Cost: $18-$35 for self-guided, $25-$49 for guided
Treasures: Legendary Musical Instruments (through Sept. 2022)
Where: 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix AZ 85050
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $14-$27, includes MIM admission
