18 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Jan. 23-25)

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By Jessica Swarner

January 22, 2026

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Ready for the weekend?

I’m hoping to spend some time over the next few days finishing my year-end reorganizing project and hanging out with friends.

I’m also checking out a free hot yoga class on Sunday that I’m looking forward to!

If you don’t have plans yet, here are some things going on this weekend:

Tucson Jazz Festival, through Saturday
Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, through Sunday
RM Sotheby’s Auto Auction in Phoenix, Thursday-Friday
International Gem & Jewelry Show in Phoenix, Friday-Sunday
Taiyou Con in Mesa, Friday-Sunday
Chandler International Film Festival, Friday-Feb. 1
Diplo’s Run Club in Phoenix, Saturday
Time Travelers Vintage Expo in Phoenix, Saturday
Roots of Creation Art and Nature Festival in Surprise, Saturday
USASA Grand Canyon Series Alpine Snowboard Race Day in Flagstaff, Saturday
Savor Southern Arizona Culinary Festival in Tucson, Saturday
Scottsdale Book Festival, Saturday
Yuma AGFest, Saturday
Tempe Blooms, Saturday-Sunday
Arizona Wine Festival in Phoenix, Saturday-Sunday
Lunar New Year by Phoenix Food Fair in Tempe, Saturday-Sunday
Arizona Soup Festival in Phoenix, Sunday
Neighborhood Black History Fest in Phoenix, Sunday

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Jessica Swarner

Jessica Swarner is The Copper Courier’s newsletter editor. She is an Arizona State University alumna and previously worked at KTAR News 92.3 FM in Phoenix.

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