The Desert Botanical Garden is ready to celebrate Arizona’s cool season with outdoor concerts by some of the best bands and musicians the Valley has to offer.

Hotel Valley Ho aims to help you beat the “Why did I ever make ‘getting fit’ my New Year’s resolution?” blues with a special one-day event on Sunday, Jan. 23, during which guests will enjoy two hours’ worth of treatments, a fitness class, a unique “New You” workshop and plenty of healthy and delicious food and drinks.

If you missed The Second City comedy troupe’s last performance in Arizona, “The Second City Does Arizona, or Close but No Saguaro,” we’re excited to inform you that the group is returning for a limited time only with a brand-new show, called “Sex and The Second City: Version 2.0,” making its world premiere at the Arizona Theatre Company.

Losing a few pounds seems to be on everyone’s wish list these days. But speaking of dead weight … what about those dead skin cells that have been making you look older than you really are? Slough off the extra with these Top 5 body scrub treatments in the Valley and discover a brand-new you.

Here comes the bride! The Bridal Fashion Debut Wedding Services Expo returns to Phoenix Jan. 8-9 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Brides-to-be (and some doting grooms, too!) will have the opportunity to meet 600 of the Valley’s top wedding professionals, plus gain inspiration and ideas for their big day.

Known for his brilliant takes on songs by everyone from The Beatles to Cole Porter and Radiohead to Paul Simon, Gershwin and others, Brad Mehldau will be performing a special concert at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 22.

To avoid your workout landing in a rut, consider some of these unique exercise routines that provide a change of pace. They all require focus, a positive attitude and your willingness to have some fun, so an hour of exercise will be over before you know it! Here are the Top 5 workouts in Phoenix.

After the ball drops at midnight, we bet you’re going to be looking for something to do come Jan. 1. Well, we’ve got ideas for foodies, sports enthusiasts, couples, families and theater-goers alike.

Shopping around for a new gym? Here are the Top 5 fitness clubs in the Valley that you should be considering.