By Erin Kain By Erin Kain | February 3, 2025 | Lifestyle, Feature,
From ballet to golf and so much more, here are our favorite events happening in Scottsdale this season.
Swedish House Mafia is one of this year’s Coors Light Birds Nest headliners.
2/1
ALONZO KING LINES BALLET
Bay Area ballet company Alonzo King Lines Ballet brings its breathtaking choreography to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The production, Deep River, is a cool collaboration between composer Jason Moran and Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer, with movements that act as a call to keep hope and prioritize connection. scottsdaleperformingarts.org
2/1-2
ARIZONA INDIAN FESTIVAL
Scottsdale Civic Center plays host to this inclusive inter-tribal event celebrating Arizona’s 22 tribes. Explore the Indian Villages made up of traditional Native dwellings, peruse handmade arts and crafts, meet tribal royalty and so much more. arizonaindiantourism.org
2/3
TASTE FORE THE TOUR
Celebrity chefs like Beau Macmillan, Mark Tarbell, Matt Carter and more are teaming up for a culinary celebration at the Clayton House in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. bgcs.org/tftt
2/3-9
WM PHOENIX OPEN
Don’t miss this fun-filled PGA Tour stop known as The Greatest Show on Grass. Be sure to grab a spot at the 16th hole, the most popular location for spectators looking for some action. wmphoenixopen.com
2/5-8
COORS LIGHT BIRDS NEST CONCERT SERIES
Presented by Coors Light and paired with the WM Phoenix Open, this year’s Birds Nest is sure to delight with live tunes, tasty cuisine and plenty of beverages. The week’s headliners include Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Nickelback and Swedish House Mafia. coorslightbirdsnest.com
Nick Taylor at last year’s WM Phoenix Open
2/6
SAVOR THE SYMPHONY
The Phoenix Symphony’s unique philanthropic luncheon includes a preview performance of Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner as participants listen in on an orchestra rehearsal with guest artist Tamika Lawrence and conductor Stuart Chafetz. phoenixsymphony.org
2/7
GRILLING ON THE GREEN
Live-fire chef Jack Arnold brings his grilling expertise to JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. Delight in mouthwatering barbecue paired with housemade gourmet sides and the hotel’s signature beverages. marriott.com
2/9
VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT
Scottsdale Philharmonic’s Valentine’s Day concert, themed Melodies of Love and Romance, features Beethoven’s “The Consecration of the House,” Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld, Liszt’s “Liebestraum No. 3 (Love Dream)” and many more. scottsdalephilharmonic.com
2/10-11
STADIUM CLASSIC
TPC Scottsdale plays host to the third annual Stadium Classic charity golf tournament this month. This year’s iteration boasts a few firsts, including a Stadium Select VIP night held at The Vault of Scottsdale Feb. 10. stadiumclassic.com
2/15
CONCOURS IN THE HILLS
The 11th annual Concours in the Hills benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund is a classic car showcase featuring awe-inspiring vehicles in various categories, including muscle cars, hot rods, military vehicles, motorcycles and more. phoenixchildrensfoundation.org
2/13-16
BALLET ARIZONA’S FRIDA
Ballet Arizona’s U.S. premiere of Frida is a powerful retelling of the artist’s incredible life, featuring compelling choreography and live music by The Phoenix Symphony. balletaz.org
Don’t miss the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale Feb. 3-9.
2/13-23
SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW
Since 1955, the annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has grown from 50 horses to nearly 2,400. Witness the prize-winning horses, owners, trainers and breeders as they compete to win the big bucks. scottsdaleshow.com
2/27
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE
Get ready as EVIL WOMAN - The American ELO rocks the house in celebration of the music of Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra. Expect Beatlesque pop hits and classical arrangements of top tunes like “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Roll Over Beethoven” and, of course, “Evil Woman.” scottsdaleperformingarts.org
2/28
WESTERN SPIRIT GALA
The 10th anniversary of Western Spirit’s elegant gala, boasting a silent auction, live entertainment and museum tours, is not to be missed. This year, beloved actor Kevin Costner will be presented with the inaugural Western Spirit Award. westernspirit.org
3/10-16
ARIZONA TENNIS CLASSIC
Every March, the Arizona Tennis Classic come to town. The state’s sole ATP Challenger Tour event features intense tennis action, elevated culinary and beverage offerings and brand activations, all in support of Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Serve the Future. arizonatennisclassic.com
3/15
LUCKY CLOVER BARN HOUSE BENEFIT
The Barn House AZ’s signature fundraiser features live music, local food trucks, silent auctions, games and so much more. Your ticket includes a meal, dessert and two complimentary drinks. barnhouseaz.com
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