We know why you love living in Phoenix: beautiful landscapes, warm winters, and little traffic, not to mention proximity to California, Vegas, and Mexico. But you dont have to go too far to have a good time. There is so much to do this month right here! Click on the name of the event for more information like time, location, and ticketing info. Almost Famous Film Festival The Almost Famous Film Festival provides the independent film community in Arizona and around the country with original challenges, festivals, and events, including the nation's largest 48 Hour Challenge each year in February. Founded in 2005, the A3F is one of the world's largest festivals of its kind. With yearly challenges for filmmakers, actors, writers and crew members, A3F sets the standard for festivals in Arizona, the Southwest, and beyond. Arizona Strong Beer Festival Saturday, February 13 Brought to you by The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, the event emphasizes craft beer education, the artistry of brewing, and the unveiling of never-before-seen suds. Next year will continue the tradition, albeit on a larger scale, with even the farthest regions of the state catching the buzz. The Strong Beer Festival is the premier event of Arizona Beer Week and is in its 16th year. Arizona Matsuri Friday, February 27 to Saturday, February 28 Celebrate the art and tradition of Japanese culture. The two-day cultural event highlights include kendo exhibitions, kyudo archery, artistic exhibits, bonsai displays, Anime and Manga cosplay contests, J-Pop musical acts, drum circles, karaoke, folk dances, lion dances, and delectable asian cuisine. Devoured Culinary Classic Saturday, February 28 to Sunday, March 6 The Devoured Culinary Classic features culinary curators and purveyors who support the Arizona food, wine, and restaurant industries. Attendees will have the chance to partake in innovative culinary demonstrations, meet top chefs and restaurateurs, and taste an enormous array of culinary excellence from the regions best chefs, restaurants, local food artisans, brewers, and vintners. What are your favorite activities going on in Phoenix this coming month? Let us know in the comments because we dont want to miss a thing!