ARIZONA NEWS

Weekend events for Feb. 14-17

Feb 14, 2014, 10:44 AM

PHOENIX — Looking for something to do in the Valley over the holiday weekend? The list below offers a few options.

Demi Lovato

The former Disney star brings her tour to Jobing.com Arena on Saturday. Tickets start at $22.55.

WWE Live

One of the largest professional wrestling shows in the world will be at US Airways Center on Saturday. Tickets range between $20 and $95.

Arizona Strong Beer Festival

The weather is warming up, so what better way to cool off than an ice-cold brew? The Arizona Strong Beer Festival at Steele Indian School Park officially opens Arizona Beer Week. Entry is $50.

Body Art Expo

This massive tattoo and other body art convention runs through Sunday at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. In addition to tattoo and piercing booths, there is live music.

Panic! at the Disco

The band, whose biggest hit came in 2005, is back at it Friday at the Marquee Theatre. Tickets are $30.

Whitney Cummings

The woman behind CBS’ “2 Broke Girls” will have audiences laughing at Stand Up Live! in Phoenix all weekend. Tickets start at $28.

Waterfront Art & Wine Festival

If art, wine and sunshine are your things, head up to the Scottsdale Waterfront all weekend long. Entry is $3 and wine tastings are $10.

Arabian Horse Show

More than 2,400 horses will compete in the annual horse show held at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The show opened Thursday and runs through Feb. 23.

VNSA Book Sale

Anyone into reading will want to head to the VNSA Book Sale this weekend. There are specialty books available and it’s one of the largest book sales in the country.

Taylor Williamson

Another “Last Comic Standing” veteran will make his appearance at the Tempe Improv this weekend. Tickets are $20.

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