From a networking happy hour to a foreign film, there's plenty to enjoy in Phoenix this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Happy Hour with phoenixNAP
PheonixNAP, a global IT services provider, is hosting a networking happy hour Thursday afternoon. Enjoy brews, wine, cocktails and bar bites.
When: Thursday, Feb. 28, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Central Kitchen, 5813 N. 7th St., #140
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Howard Root versus the FDA
Check out a lecture by Mark Flatten, a national investigative reporter at the Goldwater Institute, who will explore Howard Root and his legal fight with the FDA. Root was a medical entrepreneur whose company created more than 100 medical devices, but spent more than five years and $25 million battling the FDA over them.
When: Thursday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Newton, 300 W. Camelback Road
Admission: Free
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2019 Rockin' Taco Rumble
Sample delicious tacos as you vote for your favorites in the People's Choice contest at the Rockin' Taco Rumble Friday night. Pair those tacos with brews and spirits while you enjoy live music. Top if off with a dessert at the end of the night. Doors open at 6 p.m.
When: Friday, March 1, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Unexpected Art Gallery, 734 W. Polk St.
Admission: $35-$45
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Foreign Film Friday: Butterfly's Tongue
Check out the 1999 film "La Lengua De Las Mariposas," on Friday night. Set in 1936 Spain, the film follows a young boy who is scared of starting school and his compassionate teacher. The relationship between the two is upended with the start of the Spanish Civil War. The film is part of a series highlighting foreign-language films in an effort to showcase stories from a varied perspective.
When: Friday, March 1, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Arizona Humanities, 1242 N. Central Ave.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
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