The Persian New Year Festival (PNYF) is back in Scottsdale for its 8th year! The 8th Annual Persian New Year Festival (PNYF) comes to the Scottsdale Waterfront on March 7, 2026, celebrating Nowruz with a full day of music, culture, food, and art. Each year, more than 5,000 guests join us for one of Arizona’s […]
Family Workshop: Desert Masonry Concrete Creations March 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, Scottsdale, AZ Discover the architectural secrets behind one of Scottsdale's most celebrated landmarks during this engaging family workshop at Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West. Families will explore the innovative desert masonry techniques that Wright pioneered […]
BUBBLE FEST is a FREE one-of-a-kind, multi-layered, highly interactive family event based around a bubble theme. Millions of bubbles fill the air while guests enjoy live bubble entertainment and a variety of hands-on stations where they can learn about the science of bubbles, create a take-home project, and more. Event Activities Include: • Big Bubbles […]
Music of terrifying beauty from a potent and evocative voice For more than 25 years, Neko Case’s ferocious indie-rock and country-noir sound has swelled and shrunk to fit the mood, but the walloping impact of the universes she creates has never wavered. Listening to Case’s music will teach you about this world—human nature’s cruelty, perseverance, and terrifying beauty, but the […]
Enjoy a festive evening at MIM with a taste of Ireland—the perfect kickoff to the Experience Ireland Signature Event weekend on March 13, 14, and 15. This special menu features a thoughtfully crafted four-course meal by executive chef Paul Steele and pastry chef Vanessa Bejar, with each course celebrating the rich, comforting flavors of Irish cuisine and […]
Tubac Nature Center’s Hawk Watch takes place annually throughout March at Ron Morriss Park. Each spring, the skies above Tubac become a stage for one of nature’s most spectacular shows. The annual Hawk Watch brings birders, nature lovers, and curious first-timers together to witness thousands of raptors soaring north along the Santa Cruz River Valley. […]
Brings the frontier to life with live Old West reenactments, gunfight shows, comedy skits, and authentic characters roaming the town. Six different performance groups from across the Southwest come together to deliver non-stop entertainment.
Juried art show and marketplace. More than 20 categories of fine arts will be judged from paintings and photography, to jewelry, to fiber art to mixed media 2D and 3D works, to glass and sculptures! Most juried pieces will be for sale.
Scottsdale Art Week is a premier four-day art and design fair that brings together leading galleries from around the world for an immersive cultural experience in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. The event showcases contemporary, modern and Indigenous art alongside sculptural installations, cultural performances and curated programming. A highlight of the week is the […]
Sofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice comparable to giants like Joni Mitchell, or as the Folk/Americana Magazine NoDepression said it ”A singer/songwriter who is able to evoke the essence of Laurel Canyon circa the ‘60s as expressed in the work of Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Buffy Sainte-Marie and […]
