George Strait
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
COST: $69.50 to $79.50
INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
The king of country returns to Phoenix, this time with special guest Martina McBride.

Great Canadian Picnic
WHEN: Sat., Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: South Mountain Park, 10919 S. Central Ave., Phoenix
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 255-5865 or www.canadianpicnic.com
Celebrate all things Canadian, with live music, games and chocolate bars during this 60th annual event.

Mark Grace Celebrity Golf Invitational
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 10, at 10 a.m.
WHERE: The Phoenician Golf Club, 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Foursome packages range from $3,600 to $10,000 and include a chance to golf with a celebrity golfer, tee gift package for each golfer and a hole sponsorship.
INFO: (480) 344-5681, cmarshall@bgcs.org or www.celebrityinvitational.org
Dedicated philanthropist and baseball legend Mark Grace brought enthusiasm, humor and talent to the game of baseball for 16 seasons.

Tim Meadows
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 10, and Sat., Feb. 11, at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.,
WHERE: The Comedy Spot Comedy Club, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale
COST: $25 plus two-item minimum
INFO: (480) 945-4422 or www.thecomedyspot.net
The former Saturday Night Live cast member found success as a high school principal in Mean Girls and with a supporting role in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.

J.A. Jance
WHEN: Sat., Feb. 11, at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Apache Junction Public Library, 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction
COST: Free
INFO: www.jajance.com for a complete list of her events.
With more than 21 million books in print, best-selling suspense author and Arizona resident J.A. Jance returns with Left for Dead on Feb. 7. She will discuss the book and sign copies.

First Press Fine Wine Auction
WHEN: Sat., Feb. 11, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale
COST: $250 or $2,500 for a table of 10
INFO: www.firstpressarizona.com.
Features live entertainment by Alice Tatum and the Alice Tatum Band, gourmet five-course meal and a high-end live auction of rare vintages, culinary experiences and vacation packages.

Duke Ellington Orchestra
WHEN: Sat., Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
COST: $39 to $49
INFO: www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/ or (480) 499-8587
The Duke Ellington Orchestra carries on a remarkable legacy, introducing new generations of music lovers to the one-of-a-kind big band sound.

Lenny Kravitz
WHEN: Sun., Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix
COST: $43 and $55
INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com
Lenny Kravitz is joined by opening act Raphael Saadiq.

Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
WHEN: Sun., Feb. 12, thru Sun., Feb. 26, various times
WHERE: Harkins Camelview 5, 7001 E. Highland Ave., Scottsdale; Harkins Chandler Crossroads 12, 2980 E. Germann Rd., Chandler; Harkins Arrowhead 18, 16046 N. Arrowhead Fountains Ctr. Dr., Peoria.
COST: $10 adults, $5 for students
INFO: (602) 908-8007, http://gpjff.org,
www.facebook.com/greaterphoenixjewishfilmfest or @GPJFF on Twitter.
The festival will be showing 11 films showcasing the best of Jewish traditions at three Valley locations.

Arizona Heart Foundation’s Public Forum
WHEN: Cardiovascular health fair from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.; multimedia event from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (602) 200-0437 or www.azheartfoundation.org
Dr. Edward B. Diethrich and his colleagues will demonstrate several pioneering procedures broadcast from Arizona Heart Hospital, explain these new techniques and answer questions from the audience. Guests are also invited to attend the cardiovascular health fair held prior to the live demonstrations.

Wicked
WHEN: Wed., Feb. 15, to Sun., March 11, various times
WHERE: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe
COST: $26.50 to $150
INFO: (480) 965-3434 or asugammage.com
Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz.

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
WHEN: Feb. 16 thru Feb. 26, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free to $25
INFO: (480) 515-1500 or www.scottsdaleshow.com
The event features 2,200 of the world’s most beautiful Arabians, half-Arabians and National Show Horses in competition. It also boasts more than 300 vendor booths, celebrity appearances and barn parties.

Kathy Griffin
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 17, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix
COST: $38.50 and $52.50
INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
See Emmy Award-winning Kathy Griffin live in her true element.

Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 17, thru Sun., Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., Carefree
COST: Free
INFO: www.magicbirdfestivals.com
Set amid the town’s new botanical gardens, the first cultural festival will feature live hoop dancing and musical performances, along with Native American arts and crafts made by tribal members.

Waterfront Fine Arts and Wine Festival
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 17, thru Sun., Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Waterfront, 7125 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $3
INFO: (480) 837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com
More than 100 world-class, jury-selected artists from around the world display oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, charcoals and mixed media.

Scottsdale Antique Show
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 17, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sat., Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun., Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Arizona Antique Market, 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 142, Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (602) 717-7337 or www.AzAntiqueShow.com
The event hosts dealers from the 1700s thru the 1900s, including deco, retro and modernism, early American and European.

Le Bellezze d’Italia
WHEN: Sat., Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St., Phoenix
COST: Free, suggested donations to Operation HomeFront
INFO: www.italiancarshow.com
Celebrate the 114th birthday of one of Italy’s favorite sons, Enzo Ferrari, with beautiful Italian cars and motorcycles, music, food, drink and thousands of dollars in raffle prizes, including golf packages and a signed guitar by Alice Cooper.

Scottsdale Healthcare’s Fit City Scottsdale
WHEN: Sat., Feb. 18, at 8 a.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $20 pre-registration, $25 day of event
INFO: FitCityScottsdale@shc.org or (480) 882-6477
Join Shape Up US in celebrating the healthiest city in the country with a 1K family walk, 5K race and health and wellness expo. Free T-shirt to the first 300 people who register.

Lost Dutchman Days
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 24, thru Sun., Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: The Event Center/Rodeo Grounds, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd., Apache Junction
COST: $2 to $12 for various events
INFO: www.apachejunctioncoc.com or www.lostdutchmandays.org
The annual event hosts rodeos, a carnival, rodeo dance, food, vendors and BLM wild horse auction.

Aripex Stamp Show
WHEN: Fri., Feb. 24, and Sat., Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sun., Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Centennial Hall, 263 N. Center St., Mesa
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 664-2103 or www.aripexonline.com.
World-renowned international philatelic exhibition presented by Aripex and Arizona Federation of Stamp Clubs.