Fun Scottsdale Events, January 19-22, 2023

Fun Scottsdale Events January 19-22, 2023 means Scottsdale’s Super Season Arizona 2023 is upon us. And, there are tons of EXTRA fun things to do in Scottsdale this weekend!

Revving up the Season? Car shows in Scottsdale. And our sunshine is back, with 60ish temps and hints of springtime. The desert has turned a pretty post-rain green — not just on our famous golf courses.

With lots of outdoor and indoor events — and activities for every age and budget, let’s get out there. Soak up the sun and have fun! Scroll for FREE! events and activities.

Scottsdale Car Shows 2023

Start your Scottsdale Super Season 2023 engines with these 2 Scottsdale car shows!

SAT JAN 21 – SAT JAN 29, 8 AM: Barrett Jackson Car Auction 2023 | Tickets | Westworld | MAP

SUN JAN 22, 9 AM: Arizona Concours d’Elegance | Fine Collector Car Show | Tickets | Scottsdale Civic Center | MAP

Scottsdale Movie Date

New Features and Classic Films

Harkins Camelview Theatre at Fashion Square

THU JAN 19 | FRI JAN 20 | SAT JAN 21 | SUN JAN 22:

Here are my pics this week:

EO is a heartrending indie film and Cannes hit, about a donkey traveling Europe. Gorgeous cinematography. Subtitles. Starring Isabelle Huppert and others. Bring tissues or grab extra napkins at the snack bar.

Ratings: 96% Rotten Tomatoes, 7/10 IMDb

LIVING starring Bill Nighy looks really good, because he is! In this indie drama, he plays a burned out bureaucrat in 1953 London, whose youth blossoms anew under the influence of vibrant, beautiful young people.

Ratings: 95% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.5/10 IMDb and 80% Metacritic

A Man Called Otto stars Tom Hanks as a grumpy widower who gets adopted by a neighbor family. He’s transformed by the cat they foist upon him and a new purpose in life.

Ratings: 69% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.5/10 IMDb and 97% Fandango

Moonlight Cinema® is on the rooftop of Fashion Square. See classic movies under the stars with reclining beach chairs, wireless hi-fi headsets, and treats! Dress warm and BYO Blanket — or buy one there.

Featured Classics this week

FRI JAN 20, 6:30 PM – Early Show

Goonies, the 1985 film starring Josh Brolin, Martha Plimpton, Joe Pantoliano, Corey Feldman.

FRI JAN 20, 9:20 PM – Late Show

Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.

FRI JAN 20 – WED FEB 1: Harkins 90s Film Series features you guessed it — 90s classics Happy Gilmore, Jurassic Park, Tommy Boy, The Matrix, Jerry Maguire and Pulp Fiction — at a budget-friendly $5! Fridays and Wednesdays.

Here are other films playing this week and everything you need to know about Harkins! See you at the movies!

Art, Music, Theater and Comedy

Art Walks and Festivals

Scottsdale ArtWalk FREE!

THU JAN 19, 6:30 – 9 PM | FREE! Scottsdale ArtWalk in Old Town.

Celebration of Fine Art

THU JAN 19 – SUN MAR 26, 10 AM – 6 PM Daily | Celebration of Fine Art | Tickets — $10 — | MAP

Arizona Boardwalk at Talking Stick FREE!

FRI JAN 20 – SUN JAN 22, 10 AM – 5 PM: Art on the Boardwalk — FREE! | MAP

Parking Map and Tips in Old Town

Arrive early for good parking! Here are other fun, safe ways to avoid Old Town traffic snarls, tickets and DUIs: Riding Around Old Town Scottsdale.

Old Town Parking Map

Live Music Daily | Weekly — Downtown | Old Town

• Belle’s Nashville Kitchen — Live music daily
• Rusty Spur Saloon — Since 1951. Live music every day
• Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row — Live music weekly

Ravenscroft Jazz in N. Scottsdale

• FRI JAN 20, 7:00 – 9:30 PM | — $10 — JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: RACHEL ECKROTH
• SAT JAN 21, 4 PM | SAMARA JOY | Tickets
• SUN JAN 22, 6-8 PM | JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: JERRY DONATO AND NICOLE PESCE & FRIENDS | FREE!

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

• THU JAN 19, 7:30 PM: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Renaud Capuçon | Tickets
• FRI JAN 20, 8 PM: Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers | Tickets
• SUN JAN 22, 6 PM: Winter Journey and the Inextinguishable Symphony | Tickets

Assisted Living: The Musical® Comedy:

• FRI JAN 20, 2 PM: Tickets
• THU JAN 19, 2 PM: Tickets
• THU JAN 19, 5 PM: Tickets
• FRI JAN 20, 5 PM: Tickets
• SAT JAN 21, 2 PM: Tickets
• SAT JAN 21, 5 PM: Tickets 
• SUN JAN 21, 2 PM: Tickets
• SUN JAN 21, 5 PM: Tickets

Arizona Musicfest

SUN JAN 20, 7:30 PM: Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn & Sarah Jarosz | Tickets | Highlands Church MAP

Talking Stick

• FRI / SAT, 6 – 6:45 PM — FREE! — Yellow Bird Productions – Native American music, dance, stories and dialog in the Fire Garden | MAP

Casino Arizona

FRI JAN 20 / SAT JAN 21, 7:30 PM: Strange Days – A Tribute to the Doors | FRI Tickets | SAT Tickets | MAP

Scottsdale Drag Shows

FRI JAN 20 | SAT JAN 21, 7 PM | Illusions the Drag Queen Show | Old Town | MAP

FRI JAN 20 | SAT JAN 21 PM | Diva Royale Drag Queen Show | Old Town | MAP

SAT JAN 21, 1:30 PM | Diva Royale Drag Queen Show | Old Town | MAP

Scottsdale Farmers Markets

SAT JAN 21

Old Town Farmers Market — 8 AM – 1 PM. Lots of great food, entertainment, artisanal fare, and people and dog watching! MAP

Farmers Market North Scottsdale — 9 AM – 1 PM @ Living Water Lutheran Church Troon North. Produce, food trucks, live music and artisans. | MAP

SUN JAN 22

Farmers Market North Scottsdale — 10 AM – 1 PM. * Check link for variable Sunday times @ Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish. Produce, food trucks, live music and artisans. | MAP

Scottsdale Tours

Are you a visitor or homie seeking a little or a lot of adventure? Fun things to do in Scottsdale await your bucket list! Get guidance from local experts who will show you a good time, out in the spectacular Sonoran Desert or in Old Town. Early Spring is perfect for exploring our many outdoor fun spots and meeting new friends:

• Arizona Desert Mountain Jeep Tours — ‘Scottsdale’s “Original” AZ Desert Mountain Jeep Tours’
• Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset
• Kactus Jock Rydables Tours — if you’re goofy, this is your ride!
• Old Town Scottsdale Tours
• Scottsdale Walking Tours Oct – April — FREE!
• Desert Wolf Tours — ATV tours
• ATV Desert Tours Scottsdale
• Time to Ride Self-guided ATV/UTV tours, Cave Creek

Ongoing Scottsdale Outdoor Activities

More Fun things to do in Scottsdale Outdoors

Free fun things to do in Scottsdale, include hitting the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt! Or take a FREE! ride around town on the Scottsdale Trolley weekdays. Take the dogs out to rough-house at the dog parks and make new friends! Did you know Scottsdale is the number 1 pet-friendly city?

Top Golf Scottsdale’s Bargain Special:

MON – FRI 10 AM – Noon | $15 per person | Hit unlimited balls!

How about golf, hiking, strolling or cycling to maximize your outdoor fun for FREE? Disc golf is Free! Here you go — everything you need to know and tables of amenities for fast choices to suit everyone’s wants and needs to seize our sunshine and shade!

Be Smart and Safe in the Desert

Even though it’s cooler, it’s still the desert. Be smart. Bring plenty of water and snacks. Wear sunscreen, your hat and the right shoes. Check the weather and bring other appropriate gear.

Be mindful of your furry friends, plus tiny and older ones getting too tired and hot. Or this time of year, too cold. And, it gets dark early right now. Give yourself plenty of time to make it off the trail safely.

Stay on the trail and watch where you’re stepping, for rattlesnakes, cacti and rocks — no bites, pokes, sprains or falls need to spoil your fun. Don’t pester or feed wildlife.

• Hiking, Walking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing and Horseback Riding
• Golf: Table from N. to S. with all the good stuff!
• The Indian Bend Multi-use Trail
• Parks, Playgrounds, Fishing and Dog Parks
• Scottsdale Cycling and Self-Propelled Wheeling
• Tennis and Pickleball

Churches and Temples in Scottsdale

There are many choices for faith traditions and community at Scottsdale Churches and Temples. And, if you seek fellowship or are struggling, Scottsdale has a strong 12-Step recovery community. Many recovery meetings are held in churches and temples.

Upcoming Scottsdale Events January and February 2023:

Hold on to your hats, as Scottsdale Super Season Arizona 2023 revs up the springtime fun! Fast cars, horses, baseballs and golf’s ‘Greatest Show on Grass,’ are gearing up for you.

Plan ahead so no more FOMO. Book your Special Scottsdale Resort. Get your tickets. You don’t miss any of these peak Scottsdale experiences:

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

SAT JAN 23, 8 PM: L.A. Theatre Works: Lucy Loves Desi—A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom | Tickets | MAP

SUN JAN 29, 7:30 PM: Jessica Vosk, Broadway | Tickets | MAP

Arizona Musicfest

FRI JAN 27, 7:30 PM: Live From Laurel Canyon | Tickets | Highlands Church MAP

Talking Stick Resort and Casino

• SAT JAN 28, 8 PM: Fitz and the Tantrums | Tickets | MAP
• SAT FEB 4, 8 PM: Kathleen Madigan | Tickets | MAP

Casino Arizona

FRI JAN 27 / SAT JAN 28, 7:30 PM: 4NR The Foreigner Concert Experience | FRI Tickets | SAT Tickets | MAP

Barrett Jackson Car Auction 2023

• SAT JAN 21 – SAT JAN 29, 8 AM: Barrett Jackson Car Auction 2023 | Tickets | Westworld | MAP

Old Town Scottsdale Western Week 2023

• SAT JAN 28 – SUN FEB 5, Old Town Scottsdale Western Week – Old Town | FREE!
• SAT FEB 4, 10 AM – 12 Noon: Parada Del Sol Parade in Old Town — FREE!

Scottsdale Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival 2023

FRI FEB 3 – SUN FEB 5 10 AM – 5 PM: Scottsdale Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival | MAP — $5 Cash Admission

Waste Management Phoenix Open 2023

• MON FEB 6 – SUN FEB 12: Waste Management Open 2023 People’s Phoenix Open | Tickets
  • MON – TUES FREE General Admission days, courtesy Ford Free Days!

Old Town ESPC Main Street Tailgate Party FREE!

• WEDS FEB 8 – SUN FEB 12, 8 AM – 8 PM: MAP — FREE!
  • SUN FEB 12: Super Bowl Sunday 8 AM – Noon

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show 2023

• THU FEB 16 – SUN FEB 26: Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, at Westworld. Tickets | MAP

Spring Training Scottsdale 2023

• SAT FEB 25 – TUE MAR 28: Salt River Fields tickets for D-Backs and Rockies games
• SUN FEB 26 – SAT MAR 25: Scottsdale Stadium San Francisco Giants Spring Training tickets

Daylight’s burning — let’s go kick up our heels and not miss a minute of fun Scottsdale events January 19 – January 22, 2023!