💗 The Galentine’s Edit Part 1

Movement, friendship, and feel-good plans across the Valley

Author

Aurora Pedroza
January 28, 2026

☀️ This Week’s Vibe

Wellness, but make it social.
February’s energy is all about moving together — flowing through yoga, sweating it out in Pilates, dancing in heels, and lingering a little longer to connect. This week blends intentional movement with Galentine’s plans that celebrate friendship, community, and showing up for one another. Come solo, bring your girls, or leave with new friends.

🔥 Don’t Miss These Highlights This Week

✨ THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5

💐 Galentine’s Night Out
📍 STEM SWAG | 💵 From $60
DIY floral arranging meets cocktails, a live DJ, photo ops, and local vendors. Western fits + Valentine vibes encouraged — boots, fringe, pinks, and hearts.

✨ FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6

✨ Girl’s Club Mixer 2.0
📍 Culdesac Tempe | 💵 Free
An evening of wellness activities, food, drinks, music, and community — come solo or bring your crew.

🩰 Galentine’s Girls’ Night
📍 Club Pilates Ahwatukee | 💵 $25
A festive Pilates flow celebrating girlhood, friendship, and movement — plus Valentine treats and great vibes.

✨ SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7

💆‍♀️ The Home Shop Team’s Galentine’s Bash
📍 CrossFit Incite | 💵 Free
Mini facials, massages, compression boots, red light therapy, hair styling, Botox*, coffee cart, mimosas, and a photo booth.

🥂 Mama’s Galentine’s Day Brunch
📍 Mon Cheri Restaurant | 💵 Free
Good food, laughs, and love — a relaxed brunch made for celebrating your gals.

💃 Galentine’s Reggaeton Workout!
📍 Goodyear Fit Body Boot Camp | 💵 $10
High-energy, ladies-only workout with reggaeton beats, light bites, cold-pressed juice, and a Galentine’s goodie bag.

🥊 Galentines Boxing Event
📍 Knockout Fitness (Surprise) | 💵 $23
Cardio boxing, major girl power energy, post-class shopping, and local vendors.

🌸 Galentine’s with Buckaroo & Frances
📍 Frances | 💵 $55
A night of flowers, friendship, and creative fun hosted by Buckaroo Flower Co.

🛍 Finds & Friends Mini Market – Galentine’s Edition
📍 Mesa | 💵 Free
Shop local, make Galentine’s cards, and meet new friends in a casual market setting.

🍳 Galentine’s Day Brunch
📍 Prep & Pastry | 💵 From $20
Brunch tower experience, mimosas, tea, and all the cozy brunch vibes.

🙏 Prayer & Pilates
📍 Granada Park | 💵 $25.31
Gentle Pilates paired with scripture and prayer. Bring a mat and bible — all are welcome.

🛡 Free Women’s Self-Defense Class
📍 Roosevelt Community Church | 💵 Free
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu self-defense for women, focused on confidence, safety, and strength.

🔥 Sculpt Session: BODYBAR Pilates x ITSEVFIT
📍 BODYBAR Pilates Chandler | 💵 $10–$15
Mat Pilates with reserved spots, merch discounts, and goodie bags. Limited mats available.

✨ SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8

🎨 Galentine’s Sip & Paint at The Perch
📍 The Perch Brewery (Chandler) | 💵 $28.52
Paint, sip mimosas, snack on sweets, and take home a custom glass.

🍷 Galentine’s Paint & Sip with Sunday Book Club
📍 BlackSheep Wine Bar | 💵 $49.87
Guided painting session with a complimentary frozen wine and all materials included.

🫖 Galentine’s Tea Party
📍 The Prickly Porch | 💵 $53.07
Sip tea, share laughs, and celebrate friendship in a cozy, elevated setting.

💌 That’s your Desert Dose

Curated local events that make it easier to move, connect, and celebrate — so you don’t have to scroll endlessly to find them. Whether you’re here for the workout, the vibes, or the community, there’s something this week that brings people together.

— Aurora from Desert Dose

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