BEST Events In Scottsdale
The Event Oracle Knows ALL the FUN Events in the Land of the Scottsdale Sun. Select your date above then scroll for all the Arts, Entertainment, and Events in my Crystal Ball...
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Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
3806 N. Brown Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
This lively market features local growers and specialty food producers. Be ready to find a wide variety of organic and pesticide-free produce, seasonal specialties such as cider and apples, flowers, natural pork, beef, fish, free-range eggs from Arizona growers. You’ll also find cheese, freshly baked artisan breads, jams, tamales, and so much more. The market is family-friendly and well-mannered pets are welcome!
Look for us in the parking structure located on Brown Ave. between 1st and 2nd streets (right across from The Mission Restaurant). Parking is free!
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Butterfly Wonderland
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 E. Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85256Explore the rainforest in the largest butterfly conservatory in the country right here in Arizona! Butterfly Wonderland transports guests of all ages to the rainforest by immersing them in the world of butterflies and other rainforest animals. Learn about Monarch migration in a captivating 3D movie, observe live chrysalis as they emerge naturally into beautiful butterflies, spend ample time strolling through the conservatory with the butterflies, get up close to unique reptiles that inhabit rainforests across the world, and even indulge in edible insects!
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Candle Chemistry
Candle Chemistry
15323 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 140
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Create your own custom soy candle or body product with a scent all your own! The process takes about 30 minutes. Candles then take 90 minutes to cool before they are ready to take home. Perfect for weddings or special events.
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Puzzle Ride Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
Whether sailing like pirates, trying to defeat our mad scientist, searching for hidden loot or hunting for ghosts after dark - it's fun for all ages! Board our golf carts and your PuzzleMaster driver will challenge you to solve it all in 75 minutes or less-will your group win or lose? All rides are private (just your group) and we meet you at a designated Old Town spot. Visiting? Arrange for us to pick you up at your hotel!
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The Backyard Axe Throwing League
Indian River Plaza
7919 E Thomas Rd #102
Scottsdale, AZ
BATL isn’t just a cool-sounding acronym – and let’s be honest, it sounds really damn cool – it’s also the true declaration of where we started. Today, nearly 2 million people have experienced the thrill of axe throwing at our locations. We were the first in the world to offer an urban venue experience for indoor axe throwing. And we’re proud of that. Now, we offer leagues, walk-ins, and group parties – like stags, bachelor, bachelorette, and team building events.
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Afternoon Tea at the Phoenician
The Phoenician
6000 East Camelback Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Afternoon Tea at The Phoenician. This English tradition includes finger sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream and preserves, pastries and a selection of fine tea blends. Contemporary music by renowned pianist Alan Comyns provides a charming backdrop for this unforgettable experience.
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Happy Hour at Turquoise Pool
Turquoise Pool Bar at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
6114 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Guests and locals are invited to the Andaz Scottsdale Turquoise Pool bar for Happy Hour every day from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Stop by the bar to see what the pop-up special of the week is!
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SKULLDUGGERY! Lovely Lies and Devious Delights
AZ Biltmore Resort
2400 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
STEP RIGHT UP as Carnival of Illusion presents a Magical Night Out with SKULLDUGGERY! This top-rated show is "Revitalizing Magic" by blending old-world prestidigitation with all the charm of a Vaudeville-inspired roadshow. Travel up-close with the national recipients for "Excellence in Magic" and catch a lively slice of magical history!
Much more than a (yawn) magic show. It's a FUN mind-boggling intimate Illusion Show that’s GREAT for date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, and special evenings.
Don't be a party-pooper... experience the Magic, Mystery, and OOOH La La!
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Red Velvet Burlesque Show
Red Velvet Burlesque Show Scottsdale
4280 N Drinkwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Red Velvet Entertainment is the number one Scottsdale burlesque show in the Scottsdale area. With burlesque shows every week, we provide some of the most intricate and exotic burlesque and cabaret performances in the country. We offer new and exciting performances that have never been seen before. With a combination of unparalleled choreography mixed with classical burlesque dance routines, we strive to outperform any other burlesque show in the industry.
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Mainstage Improv Show
The Bridge Improv Theater
937 E Broadway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85282-1501
Clean and Clever Comedy
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Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Medieval Time
9051 East Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258An Epic Tournament Like No Other. The top knights of our kingdom will battle with brawn and steel to determine one victor to protect the throne. Join us as we feast and raise a goblet to our Queen.
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Carnival of Illusion
Arizona Biltmore Resort
2400 E Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016Carnival of Illusion is an evening of Old-World Magic in the style of classic entertainers such as Buster Keaton, Mae West, Gypsy Rose Lee, and Harry Houdini. The hosts have performed as house entertainers at the world's top resorts, Fortune 100 CEOs, to the 200 Most Powerful Women in America and operate the longest-running Arizona theater show... in history!
Carnival of Illusion is "Magic, Mystery, and OOOH La La."
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Free Open Improv Jam
The Bridge Improv Theater
937 E Broadway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85282-1501
Clean and Clever Comedy, the open improv jam invites anyone to put their name in the bucket, after which names will be drawn in groups of four.
Suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Virtual Events Today
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Ask a Zoo Expert
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
Bring a Zoo Expert to your classroom or group gathering via video conferencing! Whether you have students working on projects about animals or investigating Zoo careers, or your group simply has an interest in learning more about Zoo topics, this flexible Q&A/interview style program is the perfect way to tap into the knowledge of a Zoo Expert. Each one-hour session includes animal ambassadors and biofacts presented by a Zoo Expert who will help your group gain a deeper understanding of the topics they choose. Once your program is booked, we will contact you to gather information about your group’s focus so we can choose appropriate animal ambassadors and prepare for potential questions from the group.
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Zazen Meditation
Virtual
Santa Fe, NM
The zazen schedule is 7:00 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. MT and Wednesday Dharma Talks (5:30 p.m. MT). Join us online for the 7am and 5:30pm meditation on Upaya Zen Center’s YouTube page.
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Family Story Time
Virtual
Chicago, IL
Join South Shore Branch's storytime for the whole family as we read books, sing songs, and enjoy rhymes together!
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Virtual Book Clubs
Virtual
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Library offers a variety of book clubs for all ages! Children, teens, and adults alike can join on various days. See the Chicago Public Library website for times and days.
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Readings of Shakespeare: The Show Must Go Online
Virtual
London, England
The Show Must Go Online is the first, best and most prolific creator of made-for-digital Shakespeare in response to the pandemic. First featured on BBC Newsnight, in The Guardian, Playbill and more, the show has become a global movement and a cultural export, committed to making Shakespeare for everyone, for free, forever.
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Saturday Craft Series
Online
New York City, NY
Get the family together to make these quick and fun crafts! Sponsored by Langston Hughes Library. These events are FREE!
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LIVE Vegan Cooking Class with Chef Gabrielle Reyes
Online
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Chef Gabrielle Reyes in a LIVE Musical Cooking Class where you'll learn how to make some Colorful Home Cooking. Mark your calendars and get ready for a tasty and entertaining experience with One Great Vegan! The Singing Chef Gabrielle Reyes in a Live-Streaming Musical Cooking Class where you'll learn how to make some colorful and flavortastic treats that you can create easily from the comfort of your own kitchen!
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The Metropolitan Opera - Nightly Opera Streams
Virtual
New York City, NY
Seize this unique opportunity to watch opera every night of the week! Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. EDT until 6:30 p.m. the following day. The schedule will include outstanding complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions, starring all of opera’s greatest singers.
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Online Dance Party
Online
New York City, NY
This is an inclusive party, and it is FREE. Everyone is welcome and made to feel so. Do you want to party, but don't really feel like going out? Unlimited drinks are on the house, there's no cover charge and you don't have to pay for parking, cabs, or baby sitters. Mostly top hits of the last 20 years and club/dance music, as well as some 90s, 80s, Disco, Rap, Latin, and International tunes. Requests are welcome.
