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College of Cards is Back at Talking Stick Resort!


Ready to level up your poker skills? Join us at the College of Cards, happening weekly every Tuesday at 2pm and Friday at 8pm. These (3) two-hour sessions will teach you the basics of poker in a real casino environment, earning you a B.S. in Card♠logy!


No prior sign-up required — simply check in at the poker podium in the Arena Poker Room, and sit down with a dealer to get started. All are welcome (ages 21 or older), whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills.


As a bonus, guests will receive one complimentary beverage during each session they attend. Don’t miss out—start your poker journey today!

Phoenix

United States

Arizona

9800 E. Talking Stick Way

Talking Stick Resort

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

Desert Botanical Garden is embarking on a new partnership with London-based pioneering artist studio ScanLAB Projects, bringing its groundbreaking visual and technical artwork here in 2025. The exhibit will be a first-of-its-kind in the Valley to connect science and nature at this scale in both indoor and outdoor environments.


In October 2023, ScanLAB Projects, led by cofounders Matt Shaw and William Trossell, started a unique experience for the Garden titled DESERT PULSE — a spatialized installation that displays footage of the desert landscape and desert flora in a remarkably new way using LiDAR 3D scanning.


ScanLAB Projects has selected 15 distinct sites across the Valley and at the Garden. These daily 3D scans will be recorded over a 12-month period. The recorded data will reveal unseen environmental changes — the result of human, natural and industrial processes — all impossible to see with the naked eye or through the lens of traditional cameras. The team will document cactus flowering and fruiting, shifting sediment patterns along the Salt River, recent fire-damaged desert and desert blooms. Locations include a desert development in Rio Verde, a saguaro growth monitoring site near Needle Rock, a recovering fire area in McDowell Mountain Preserve and a working landfill.


Through their specialized rendering techniques, ScanLAB Projects will turn the recorded data into breathtaking visuals that will be exhibited as an impressive multi-screen digital installation to be exhibited amongst the Garden’s plants and trails, as well as its new Exhibits Gallery.


DESERT PULSE is not just artwork, the data collected will contain empirical, measurable facts that can and will be used for research by the Garden’s team of scientists.

1201 N. Galvin Parkway

Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Pulse

Fun it up with Yak N Sup!!! We provide the adventure without the hassle.
Paddleboard or Kayak the coves of Canyon Lake in search of waterfalls and streams. This time of year, the snow melt leaves streams that run into Canyon Lake and the outcome is a beautiful sight to see. Our experienced tour guides will show you sides of Canyon Lake even some of the locals haven't navigated. This is an easy, beautiful paddle down inside the non-motorized boat area of Canyon Lake, the best lake in Arizona.
Tour starts at 10:30 a.m. Book online and show up at least 30 minutes prior to your reservation.
Please park in the 3rd row of the parking lot at the marina next to the Dolly Steamboat. Bring your credit card and ID for verification.


 

16802 AZ-88

Yak N Sup

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Join us on a global wine journey as we explore wines from regions around the world. Embark on an introductory journey to discover the fundamentals of wine in this beginner wine class. This class includes tastings of 2 white wines, 2 red wines, and a delicious charcuterie board. Check-in at the hostess station, where you'll be escorted to the wine room.


Reservations only: A minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 20 are required to activate this event. Don’t miss out on this fun and unique experience!


Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued if the cancellation occurs more than 24 hours prior to the event. A partial refund will be provided for cancellations made within 24 hours of the event. Please contact the front desk for additional questions about our cancellation policy.

7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Embark on a journey into Japanese culture by learning the art of sushi making! Join us at Tiki Taka for an engaging and interactive sushi-making class. During the session, you'll explore the fundamentals and rich history of sushi preparation.


Reservations are required—walk-ins will not be accepted. A minimum of 4 guests is needed to activate the class, so gather your friends and family for this unique experience. To ensure a personalized and memorable session, the class is limited to a maximum of 6 guests.


Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be provided for cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance. Cancellations within 24 hours of the event will receive a partial refund. Same-day cancellations are also eligible for a partial refund. No-shows or cancellations without prior notice will not be refunded. For additional questions, please contact the front desk.


Age Requirement: 11+


Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

Sushi Making Class

Ring in 2025 in style at Arizona Biltmore’s New Year’s Eve bash! From 9 PM to 1 AM, our exclusive 21+ celebration at Spire Bar invites you to enjoy Moët and Veuve Clicquot champagne, DJ entertainment, a lively photobooth, and indulgent offerings from Wright’s Bar. Savor gourmet bites, groove to the beats of two DJs, and join the midnight toast to welcome the new year in unforgettable fashion.


Tickets start at $25 for early birds; standard pricing is $50 after December 1. Firepit reservations are also available, offering seating for up to six guests, a bottle of Veuve, and dedicated service staff. Resort guests enter complimentary with a room key. Plus, Renata’s Hearth and McArthur’s will offer special menus for the evening.


Celebrate with us and make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable!
 


New Year’s Eve Party


Date: Thursday, December 31, 2024


Time: 9 pm – 1 am


Location: Spire Bar at Arizona Biltmore



Terms & Conditions


Tickets must be purchased for entry


Guests 21+ only

2400 E. Missouri Ave.

Arizona Biltmore

New Year's Eve Party at Arizona Biltmore

The Queer Agenda is a performance art show – starring Benaddiction, Rubye Moore, Astrud Aurelia and featuring weekly guests – that celebrates creativity and uniqueness through drag, burlesque, shock, horror, beauty and all other forms of live art.

Kobalt

The Queer Agenda

Join the ultra-fab Claudia B. and her star-studded cast of entertainers every hump day, and find our why Charlie's Phoenix earned best gay bar and home of the best drag shows bragging rights, according to Phoenix Magazine's Best of the Valley 2019.




Arrive early, seating is limited!

 


Charlie's Phoenix

Claudia & Co.

Join Fernanda Vargas-West and special guests each Wednesday for Viva La Vargas at the city's most-festive danceteria.

Karamba Nightclub

Viva La Vargas Drag Show

Scottsdale ArtWalk is much like a large, easy-going open house for the Scottsdale Arts District located primarily along Main Street and Marshall Way in Scottsdale Downtown. "America’s Original ArtWalk", this weekly gathering takes place every Thursday evening (year-round, except Thanksgiving) when all member galleries belonging to the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) open their doors to the public and show off the work of the Southwest’s outstanding artists. A 30-year tradition, the ArtWalk process is simple; proceed at your own pace, wander into galleries that capture your fancy, stroll around a delightful area punctuated by dramatic statues, bubbling fountains, tree-covered courtyards, famed restaurants and more. Horse-drawn carriage rides and trolley rides are often available from plentiful free parking areas nearby.

Various Galleries

Scottsdale ArtWalk

Join us and elevate your travel experience by savoring Arizona’s craft beer culture. On our Tempe Brewery excursion we showcase four distinctive and award winning local breweries. Discover the craft, with a behind the scenes peek into the brewing process and immerse yourself in the flavors of Arizona at each stop. At each brewery or cidery we visit you will enjoy a pint or a flight, hand selected by the master brewer or owner. Each of our 4 Brewery Partners are 2024 award winners and collectively share close to 75 state, national and international beer awards. Shareable appetizers will also be provided on this 4.5 hour tasting excursion.


 


This is a 4.5 hour tasting tour with appetizers provided at one location. Please be sure to hydrate and eat a full meal before joining the tour. Food will be available for purchase throughout the tour. Overnight guests at the Marriott Buttes Tempe can be picked up and dropped off at the lobby of Marriott at The Buttes Resort and Spa. All other guests will be picked up and dropped off at Catalyst Crafted Ales. Please select your preferred pickup location during checkout. This tour requires some walking and encounters uneven or wet floors during the brewery tours. Please wear comfortable non-slip shoes.


Looking forward to brew hopping with you!

Events

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

Desert Pulse

Desert Pulse

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Sushi Making Class

Sushi Making Class

Sushi Making Class

New Year's Eve Party at Arizona Biltmore

New Year's Eve Party at Arizona Biltmore

The Queer Agenda

The Queer Agenda

The Queer Agenda

The Queer Agenda

The Queer Agenda

Claudia & Co.

Claudia & Co.

Claudia & Co.

Claudia & Co.

Viva La Vargas Drag Show

Viva La Vargas Drag Show

Viva La Vargas Drag Show

Viva La Vargas Drag Show

Scottsdale ArtWalk

Scottsdale ArtWalk

Scottsdale ArtWalk

Scottsdale ArtWalk

Tempe Brewery Tour

Tempe Brewery Tour

Tempe Brewery Tour

Tempe Brewery Tour