Weekend events for Feb. 7-9

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

• Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest

Spring training is just around the corner and fans can reconnect with their favorite D-backs players at this free event on Saturday. Players will be in attendance.

• George Strait

Dust off your cowboy boots and brush off the Stetson. Country legend George Strait will have audiences dancing at US Airways Center on Friday. Tickets start at $76.50.

• Ralphie May

The hilarious “Last Comic Standing” veteran will have audiences laughing all weekend long at Stand Up Live! in Phoenix. Tickets start at $25.

• Glendale Chocolate Affaire

Calling all chocolate lovers! The Glendale Chocolate Affaire in the city’s historic downtown will have you drooling. Entry is free.

• Alejandra Guzman

The Latin Grammy winner brings her “rockera”-style show to Celebrity Theatre on Friday. Tickets range between $39 and $275.

• Renaissance Festival

Calling all lords and ladies! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is going on every weekend through March 8 in Gold Canyon.

• Harlem Globetrotters

They’re no Phoenix Suns, but the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their own brand of basketball fun to both Jobing.com Arena and US Airways Center this weekend.

• Phoenix Chinese Festival

Explore the culture of China all weekend long at Margaret T. Hance Park East in downtown Phoenix this weekend. Entry is free.

• Taste of Tempe

More than 24 restaurants, breweries and wineries will be at the Taste in Tempe on Sunday. Tickets are $59 in advance and $69 at the door.

• Repticon

In case you can’t get enough reptiles just living in Arizona, this two-day event at the Arizona State Fairground offers enough reptiles and amphibians for everyone.

• Stone Sour

The Iowa rock band bring their show to the Marquee Theatre in Tempe on Sunday. Tickets are $30.

• World Championship Hoop Dance Contest

The best Native American and Canadian First Nations hoop dancers will square off at the Heard Museum on Saturday and Sunday.

• Idiotarod

It’s Phoenix’s version of the famous dog race, but there’s a few changes: The dog sleds are shopping carts and the dogs are weirdly-dress people. Also, the stopping points are bars.

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