North Valley Events in November 2016 Things to do   3–6 The 14th Annual Arizona Wild West Days is back. Featuring mutton bustin’, period costume competition, period vendors, encampments, live entertainment, gunfighters, parade, rodeo, and more, it’s western entertainment at its finest throughout the historic town of Cave Creek. For a list of event times and activities, visit wildwestdayscavecreek.com ...

Stage Center  From New York to Phoenix, comic Chris Distefano brings the laughs. By Carson Mlnarik   Chris Distefano isn’t here to make you think. He isn’t here to fight, nor does he want to drone on about politics in front of you. Simple enough, Distefano goes onstage every night to make people laugh. Audiences are sure to crack up when he takes the stage at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy in Phoenix f ...

CONCERTS/   Oct. 22 Keith Urban  Talking Stick Resort Arena Four-time Grammy Award winner and American Idol judge Keith Urban will bring his ripcord World Tour 2016 to Talking Stick Resort Arena with Brett Eldredge and special guest Maren Morris. This tour takes place on the heels of his soon to be released eighth studio album release of the same name, which has already produced two singles––his Grammy ...

  North Valley events in October   6–18 Opening this fall at The Shops at Norterra, CycleBar is an innovative blend of high-intensity cycling and a lively, concert-like atmosphere. In honor of its grand opening, CycleBar Norterra will hold a 10-day CycleBlast celebration, where guests can try out one of 50 heart-pounding CycleBar workouts completely free from October 6 through 16. Space is limited ...

JUNE 2016 Events  2–5 Phoenix Comicon, the signature pop culture event in the southwest, focuses on comic books, anime, sci-fi and film, and comic book creators. Enjoy panels, workshops, an art auction, zombie beauty pageant, Japanese fashion show, live music, and more. Television actors will also be in attendance to meet with fans. $15 to $25. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. phoenixcomi ...

JUNE 2016 Events   2–5 Phoenix Comicon, the signature pop culture event in the southwest, focuses on comic books, anime, sci-fi and film, and comic book creators. Enjoy panels, workshops, an art auction, zombie beauty pageant, Japanese fashion show, live music, and more. Television actors will also be in attendance to meet with fans. $15 to $25. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. phoenixcom ...

  APRIL   2 & 3 Head to the Repticon Phoenix Reptile & Exotic Animal Show featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise, in addition to live animal seminars. This is an educational, family-oriented event for everyone. Doors open at 10 a.m. $10. Arizona State Fairground Wesley Bolin Building, 1826 W. McDowell Rd. repticon.com/phoenix.html   3 Ladies don your ...

Yoga & Poetry  Scottsdale’s Samantha Lang combines her passions in a unique book designed to soothe the soul. By Jennifer Wolff As residents of the North Valley, most of us are busy people. Between working hard, taking care of families, countless social activities, dining out, events, outdoor adventures, and nightlife, we are an intensely vigorous group. Ask anyone these days how they are doing and the ...

CONCERTS/MOVIES/TELEVISION    CONCERTS/  Dec. 6 Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2015 Gila River Arena This unique rock band brings holiday cheer to attendees. With a sound described as Pink Floyd meets Yes and The Who, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform a rock opera. Their unique sound will bring a twist to the typical holiday feel.   Jan. 9 Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Comerica Theatre Since the debut of ...

NOVEMBER    6 Join the Valley’s top culinary stars under a glittery sky at Cooks and Corks, a one-night-only self-guided outdoor culinary tasting event spotlighting Arizona’s top local chefs and a world-class collection of winemakers. $125. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale. cooksandcorks.org   6–8 Join the Thunderbird Artists f ...

POLO PARTY An intriguing mix of old and new draws big crowds to the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower.   By Sondra Barr   What do you get when a posh, upper crust sport like polo is reimagined by a splashy Scottsdale PR firm tasked with bringing renewed attention to a game considered out-of-reach and out-of-touch? Answer: The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Hors ...

OCTOBER 2015 EVENTS 1–3 Phoenix Fashion Week returns to Talking Stick Resort. This year's event includes Phoenix Fashion Week's signature Designer of the Year competition, Model of the Year, and the event’s popular Style Villa shopping experience. Attendees can expect over 27 high-energy fashion shows featuring designer brands ranging from locally to internationally recognized faces, stylish sounds by DJ Q, ...

Jim + Sam's Yoga Jam Who: North Scottsdale residents, Health Advocates of all ages/experience and anyone looking to enjoy some evening yoga set to live music. What: Grab your yoga mat and water bottle because on Sunday, September 6 anyone can join in on Jim + Sam's Yoga Jam. Samantha Lang will lead the event along with musician Jim Gregory. From 6 - 7:15 pm participants will enjoy a rockin' yoga flow set to ...

It’s time for bingo players and comic book fans to summon their superpowers and embark on a journey to Casino Arizona! Sept. 12 marks the casino’s inaugural Comic Bingo event, which will take place from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. This special night will be full of fun, games and prizes––including a free trip to New York City that includes two four-day passes to New York Comic Con. Casino guests can present their P ...

Celebrate Veuve Clicquot champagne during these delightful Valley events On Thursday, June 11 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m., stop by The Montauk for the official launch of the Clicquot en Route nationwide tour! For $20, guests can enjoy a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label paired with a complimentary mini Maine lobster and blue crab cake with Veuve Clicquot champagne caviar sauce. For $25, guests will receive ...