BEST Events In Scottsdale Today
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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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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Bronze Pours
Cosanti Foundation - Paolo Soleri Windbells
6433 Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Cosanti Originals offers FREE viewings of the iconic bronze pour process that has been taking place here for over 50 years. The gallery and grounds at Cosanti Originals offers an outdoor-mostly cultural experience with social distancing and sanitizing protocols in place. Visit us to see the beauty for yourself.
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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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Wonderspaces Arizona
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Wonderspaces is a year-round, evolving art show featuring extraordinary artwork from around the world. Periodically, individual artworks rotate out to make room for new works. Keep an eye out for new installations.
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Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N. Broadway
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
Since the first Verde Canyon Railroad excursion rolled out of Clarkdale more than 30 years ago, following a historic route completed in 1912, our train has expanded in length, number of employees and amenities, but has never lost its commitment to preserving, protecting and presenting to the world the rare red rock riparian wilderness it calls home. From the moment you step foot on one of our meticulously refurbished train cars, you and your family will be transported to a simpler, more leisurely time away from the distractions and annoyances of our modern world. Breathe deep, order a drink and relax as you glide along on a 4-hour, 20-mile journey through 110 years of history while still enjoying modern creature comforts like climate control, comfortable seating, thoughtful décor and awe-inspired scenery.
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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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Oyster Happy Hour
Maple & Ash
7135 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 130
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Enjoy $2-dollar raw oysters or fire-roasted oysters on the half shell every Monday thru Friday in the bar, patio or lounge! Pair them with a $10-dollar specialty cocktail!
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Magic, Mystery & Ooh La La!
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
100 N 1st Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85004
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! Enjoy a fabulous 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.
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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
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
100 N 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004Carnival 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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SKULLDUGGERY! Lovely Lies and Devious Delights
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
100 N 1st St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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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R&B Thursdays
Paris in Scottsdale
4280 N Drinkwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Small, elegant nightclub with outside seating, DJs & dancing, popular for its theme nights. Thursdays is R&B night.
Virtual Events Today
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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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Frank Lloyd Wright Sites to Swap Virtual Visits
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, in partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, announced today Wright Virtual Visits, a social media initiative highlighting Frank Lloyd Wright-designed public sites that are currently closed due to COVID-19. A dozen partner sites from around the country will allow virtual visitors to explore some of Wright’s most treasured buildings. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. PST beginning April 2, each site will share a short video tour of another site via social media. These tours will help each site’s social media followers discover and experience new places and raise public awareness for all of these important landmarks.
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Adult Musical Theater Intermediate Tap
Virtual
Scottsdale, AZ
Reserve your Spot & Preregister for a Virtual Class Today!
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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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National Theater at Home
Virtual
London, England
Discover our exclusive collection of unforgettable British theatre. More fantastic plays are added every month, so there’s always something new to look forward to.
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Virtual Broadway Experience
Virtual
New York City, NY
Get the stage-door experience right from your living room - no matter where you are in the world! Book a one-to-one online meet-and-greet with a Broadway star from the comfort of your own home, including cast members from Wicked, Mean Girls, Hamilton and more! Choose from:Beetlejuice, Aladdin, Anastasia, Mean Girls, Hamilton, Wicked, Hadestown.
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Modern Dance Class - Phoenix Center for the Arts
Virtual
Phoenix, AZ
A modern dance class with Shaniece Brazwell. Sponsored by the Phoenix Center of the Arts. Shaniece will lead us in a special 45-minute "small space" modern movement class. Use a part in your home, no matter the size, to move and breath and engage! This class is open to all ages and skill levels! Dance from the comfort of your own home. Dance like no one is watching... because no one is! This is a virtual online dance class, live every week starting at 6pm Phoenix time.
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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.
