Weekly planner
Arizona Renaissance Festival
For a lively celebration, look no further than the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Now in its 32nd season, it’s five festivals combined into one fantasy village. Enjoy live entertainment, a circus, 200 arts and crafts booths, a jousting tournament with three shows each day and a day-long feast.
10 a.m-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through March 29 and on Feb. 17 (Presidents Day). 12601 U.S. 60, Gold Canyon. $27, $17 for ages 5-12; season passes are available. arizona.renfestinfo.com.
— Alison Stanton
Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
This festival celebrates Jewish-themed films from all over the world. The films are shown at three venues across the Valley. Guest speakers present commentary following many films and take part in question-and-answer sessions.
Through Feb. 23; check website for schedule/locations. Films are shown at Harkins Theatres in Scottsdale, Peoria and Tempe. Tickets start at $11. gpjff.org.
— Alison Stanton
‘ “Master Harold” … and the Boys’
Athol Fugard’s play, set in South Africa in 1950, reflects on the country’s institutional racism during apartheid. In the Arizona Theatre Company production, Sam and Willie, two black men working at a tea shop, have cared for the owner’s teenage son, “Master Harold,” since he was young. But their relationship takes a turn when Hally receives some news about his father’s health.
Feb. 13-March 1. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. $25-$77. 602-256-6995, herbergertheater.org.
— KiMi Robinson
Devour the World
For a week before the Devour Culinary Classic, Devour Week takes over the Valley. This year one of the signature events, Devour the World, is moving to Peoria. The event highlights international foods and features music and dance performances from cultures around the glove. Food and drink samples are included in the ticket price and will be provided by local and regional restaurants, food trucks, wineries and breweries.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Centennial Plaza at Peoria City Hall
— Tirion Morris
Artists of Scottsdale Ranch Annual Art Show, Sale and Silent Auction
— Alison Stanton
Native American Arts Festival
The festival at the Superstition Mountain Museum near Apache Junction will feature shows by the famous Yellow Bird Indian Dancers in addition to other groups. Event will also showcase crafts and other products from a variety of vendors.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 15-16. Superstition Mountain Museum, 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction. Free. 480-983-4888, superstitionmountainmuseum.org.
— Weldon B. Johnson