Like a poetry slam, but with tech ideas! If something has caught your attention, made you wonder, or made you want to share with others, you’ll have 6–7 min to present in a non-formal way. The purpose is to get lots of new information on the table. Free. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan...

Enjoy this series of cultural, social and educational events highlighting the diverse culture of China, including the country’s arts, food, dance, entertainment, history and heritage. Free. Margaret T. Hance Park East, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. See website for schedule. 480-650-2610

Italian jewelry designer Laura Bicego brings her private collection of elegant, handmade, 18 karat gold jewelry along with her signature Nanis collection to Grace Renee Gallery. Ten percent of Nanis sales will be donated to Arizona Musicfest. Free. 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd. #7, Carefree. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 

Join Thunderbird Artists for the 8th Annual Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival. Stroll the beautiful banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront District and enjoy juried fine art, wine tasting, spirit sampling, live music, delectable edibles and sculptures by world-renowned artist, Al Glann. $3 admission; $10 wine tasting glass and six tickets. Scottsdale Waterfront, south of...

Adelante Gallery at Carefree’s Historic Spanish Village presents an exhibition of artwork by Gretchen Lopez. Artist reception wil be held Feb. 8, 5–7 p.m. Free. 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd., #14, Carefree. 480-488-1285

Celebrate all things chocolate, and romance too. You’ll find some of the most unique and delicious chocolate confections around! Free. Murphy Park, 58th and Glendale Avenues, Glendale. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday; noon - 5 p.m. Sunday

RSVP now for the 10th Annual Desert Foothills Library Gala to be held Feb. 9 at the library. Enjoy hosted cocktails, a gourmet dinner and a january 2019 imagesar izona.com 29 live and silent auction, all within the newly remodeled Desert Foothills Library. Entertainment provided by celebrated pianist Nicole Pesce and performers from the Phoenix...

The 19th annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival will serve as the major kick-off celebration to the 10-day stretch of hundreds of craft beer events that make up Arizona Beer Week. Enjoy more than 500 craft brews, live music, delicious restaurant and food truck offerings, and Strong Man Games. See website for schedule and pricing. Steele...

Experience the sights of vintage and military aircraft, action-packed demonstrations, kids’ zone, Arizona SciTech exhibitions, live entertainment and more. Two-hour air show begins at noon each day. See website for ticket and VIP pricing. Buckeye Municipal Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Rd., Buckeye. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 

Experience the sights of vintage and military aircraft, action-packed demonstrations, kids’ zone, Arizona SciTech exhibitions, live entertainment and more. Two-hour air show begins at noon each day. See website for ticket and VIP pricing. Buckeye Municipal Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Rd., Buckeye. 9 a.m.–3 p.m.