With Mother’s Day, graduations, and Memorial Day — not to mention Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby — May promises ample activities, happenings, and excuses to gather. To help you fill in the blanks of your social calendar we’ve scouted the best of local, from pop-ups and grand openings to exclusive culinary experiences and golf tournaments.
Below, you’ll find details for Scouted Member events, plus can't-miss community happenings. We'll also be updating our Scouted Calendar as more local-loving activities become available, so keep checking back and don't forget to tell them Scout sent you!
MEMBER EVENTS
ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL x METALMARK
Friday, May 5th | 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM | 1215 E Missouri Ave
All Saints’ Episcopal Day School is teaming up with fellow Volume 2 Member, Metalmark Fine Jewelry, for their next Tigers on the Town event. Join ASEDS at Metalmark to make (or cross off) your Mother’s Day and Graduate gift lists with mimosas, light bites, and 10% of purchases supporting AESD!
CAVE & POST TRADING CO. REOPENING CELEBRATION
Friday, May 5th | 12:00 PM to Close | 509 W McDowell Road Suite 102
Cave & Post Trading Co. invites you to celebrate the reopening of their gorgeous new location. To mark the occasion, two of owner Patrick Burch’s favorite brands Shinola and Freenote Cloth will be popping up. Join for shopping, food trucks, music, drinks, and more.
CHARRO INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, May 5th | 11:30 AM Registration | Grayhawk Golf Course
The Scottsdale Charros have been dedicated to giving back to the community for over 60 years. One of our favorite of their ways? The annual Charro Invitational. Join them at Grayhawk Golf Course on Cinco de Mayo for a two-person team Scramble format golf tournament followed by the Dry Heave After Party. Limited registration so sign up as soon as possible!
CLOTH & FLAME’S SUNSET OVER SEDONA DINNER
May 5th & May 6th | 6:15 PM | Location Details Upon RSVP
Join Cloth & Flame for golden hour and great eats. Enjoy the Sedona sunset as you dine on an inspired, multi-course dinner crafted by Cloth & Flame chefs Jenna Gabrielian and Whitney Jacobs. As night falls, astronomer and star guide Dennis Young will renew your astronomical knowledge with his planetary wisdom and state-of-the-art telescopes.
FOUND WAREHOUSE GRAND OPENING
May 5th & May 6th | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | 166 W Main Street, Mesa
Join FOUND for the grand opening of their warehouse featuring markdowns of fabulous home goods — furniture to accessories, artwork to lamps, lighting, and more! — that can’t be missed. Think: up to 75% off!
MUSE EXTENSION LOUNGE GRAND OPENING PARTY
Saturday, May 13th | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | 3301 E Indian School Road, Suite 102
Every small business owner knows the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into building a business. And it’s worth celebrating! To mark the grand opening of Muse Extension Lounge, join our newest Volume 3 Member for a champagne wall, charcuterie, local vendors, giveaways, door prizes, and more!
BENNETT GALLERY’S DESERT LIGHT EXHIBITION
Through May 13th | 250 E McKinley Street
Bennett Gallery’s current exhibition, DESERT LIGHT by Andy Moses, is on view through May 13th and is not to be missed. A body of work that responds to the corporeal sense of infinite space that drifts in on California’s ocean breezes and across the Southwest’s vast, desert expanses, Moses channels this time warp through both material and process in DESERT LIGHT.
BENNETT GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION: JAKE FISCHER | NEW WORKS
Saturday, May 20th | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | 250 E McKinley Street
Bennett Gallery is thrilled to showcase new works by artist Jake Fischer. The works will be on display from May 17th through June 10th with an artist-attended opening reception on May 20th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. More details to come…
COMMUNITY EVENTS
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN
Wednesday, May 3rd | 10:00 AM | Phoenix Museum of Art | Free for Members
Designed for young art-lovers, Storytime in the Garden is an exercise in the joy of early literacy, art-inspired play, and hands-on learning available on the first Wednesday of each month. Advanced registration recommended.
LADIES NIGHT YOGA & BAR(RE)
Thursday, May 4th | 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | 7277 East Camelback Road
Join W Scottsdale on the WET Deck for yoga and barre workout combining strength & stretch with Do Yoga with Lisa & Mama Barre. Before class, enjoy AWAY Spa Detox exlir and spa May specials. Then, stick around for sunset happy hour with your girlfriends after class!
PHOENIX MUSEUM OF ART: JUAN FRANCISCO ELSO POR AMÉRICA
May 6th - September 17th | Steele Gallery, Phoenix Museum of Art
On view at Phoenix Museum of Art, Juan Francisco Elso: Por América investigates the brief yet significant career of the late Juan Francisco Elso, a member of the first generation of artists born and raised in post-revolutionary Cuba. Be one of the first to experience this new special-engagement exhibition, along with complementary exhibitions. Together, these four exhibitions explore artistic expression during times of humanitarian crises and social upheaval while exploring themes of exile, home, and belonging that will resonate across audiences of varying identities.
ARIZONA COSTUME INSTITUTE COCKTAILS & FASHION
Wednesday, May 17th | 5:30 PM | Phoenix Museum of Art
Hear from guest speaker Hermann Plank, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of METAXFASHION Inc., about taking fashion digital. The presentation will discuss NFTs in detail, provide a first glance at how fashion designers and brands can mint their own designs, and share how customers can buy and trade fashion NFTs.
HIIT TRAINING with F45
Thursday, May 18th | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | 7277 East Camelback Road
Head to W Scottsdale’s WET Deck to urn and build with F45 Scottsdale Old Town. F45 combines elements of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Circuit Training, and Functional Training to burn fat and build muscle. After class, enjoy an extended happy hour to unwind.
SPRING ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK
May 18th - May 28th | Participating restaurants and menus available May 1st
This statewide affair offers foodies a wealth of dining opportunities and the chance to get outside their own neighborhood and try something new. From sizzling Southwestern and soothing comfort foods to five-star dining and international fare – it’s all on the table during Arizona Restaurant Week. So prepare your taste buds and dig in.
VERDE VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 20th | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 1284 E River Front Road
Arizona Wine Growers Association and the Verde Valley Wine Consortium present the Verde Valley Wine Festival, Northern Arizona’s foremost wine and culinary festival. The daylong event will feature Arizona-grown wines, live music, culinary treats, artisans, and exhibitors for a wonderful day of local. To support participating non-profits, attend the Pre-Festival Gala Event on May 19th.
Enjoy and don’t forget to tell them Scout sent you!
