Friday night parties are still being announced... not that Carmen Electra's Leather & Laces Party isn't at the top of our must-hit list (despite the promised presence of Mark McGrath) for before or after Snoop Dogg (if we can score tickets).
Leather & Laces Party Carmen Electra co-hosts hosts this party with Roselyn Sanchez and Catherine Bell. Sugar Ray and Cirque USA will perform. When: Friday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m. Where: Galleria Corporate Center, 4343 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Tickets: $500-$1000, through 713-227-8888. Web site: www.leatherandlaces.com.
The P. Diddy Experience Amare Stoudemire and P. Diddy, along with other celebrities and NFL players, is promised. When: Friday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m. Where: SKYE Fine Dining & Entertainment, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria; 623-334-0010. Tickets: $75-$150, through ticketmaster.com. Web site: www.skye-restaurant.com.
Anheuser Busch Bud Bowl Snoop Dogg will perform. When: Fri., Feb. 1. Where: Axis/Radius, 7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale; 480-970-1112. Tickets: Tickets will be given away by Anheuser Busch through various promotions TBA. New Times is also sending readers to the show for free; register for a chance to win your pair here. Web site: www.axis-radius.com.
Vice -- The Party LL Cool J hosts. When: Friday, Feb. 1. Where: Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E Third Ave., Scottsdale; 480-945-5150. Tickets: Prices vary, call 480-945-5150. Web site: www.vicetheparty.com.
Friday Night Lights Kendra Wilkinson (Girls Next Door), Larry Johnson, Warren Sapp and Scott Porter (Friday Night Lights) host the night, which will also include a performance by Fabulous and music by Pete Wentz and DJ Clue. When: Friday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m. Where: Taste Ultra Lounge, 6910 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale; 480-751-1859. Tickets: $250-$3,500, through [email protected] or 480-751-1859. Web site: www.fridaynightlightsaz.com.
Entourage Bash Cast members Kevin Dillion and Adrian Grenier, who will perform with his band, will host, with Baby Bash and DJ Roxanne Dawn also doing their thing. When: Friday, Feb. 1. Where: Myst, 7340 E. Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale; 602-380-3141. Tickets: $150 and $300, through mystaz.com.
Super Party Weekend -- Apple Bottom Fashion Show Fashion and comedy show hosted by DJ Kid Capri. When: Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. Where: Glendale Civic Center, 5800 W. Glenn Drive , Glendale; 877-800-2601. Tickets: $125-$650, through ticketmaster.com.
Big Game Bash '08 The benefit features celebrity sightings and live music. When: Friday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, 9400 W. Maryland Ave. (Westgate City Center), Glendale; 623-772-0011. Tickets: $1,200, through http://www.msmbiggamebash.com/tickets.htm. Web site: www.msmbiggamebash.com.
Coors Light Craftsman Court Scottsdale Block Party Boogie Knights and Otis Day and the Knights will perform. When: Fri.-Sat., Feb. 1-2, 6 p.m. Where: Craftsman Court Arts District, Old Town Scottsdale. Tickets: $40 (general) and $150 (VIP), includes admission to Acme, Dos Gringos and Upper Deck. Web site: www.scottsdalesultimateblockparty.com.
Prive Ultra Lounge You may know it as Rockridge Estate, but during Super Bowl it will be transformed into Prive Ultra Lounge, the site of many HollyRod Foundation parties. Its Budweiser Lounge will host a happy Thursday, with open bar and live entertainment. When: Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: 4954 E. Rockridge Road, Phoenix. Tickets: $50, through 866-465-5762 or [email protected]. Web site: www.hollyrod.org.
944 Super Village The magazine's entertainment village will feature performances by national acts such as Velvet Revolver, Wyclef Jean, Paul Oakenfold and Juliette and the Licks, plus food tastings and art exhibits. When: Thursday, Jan. 31, to Sun., Feb. 3, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Where: Stetson Canal Project and SouthBridge, 7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. Tickets: $116.50 (Thu. and Fri. general admission), $172.25 (Sat. general admission), $566.75 (Thu. VIP), $845.25 (Fri. VIP) and $845.25 (Sat. VIP). Daytime activities, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., are free for Arizona residents $5 for those from out of state. Web site: www.944.com/azsuperbowl.
Maxim Super Bowl Party When: Friday, Feb. 1. Where: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort, 7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, 480-585-4848. Tickets: TBA.
