Phoenix Sister Cities

Hockey Night in Phoenix
2024-10-09 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Dave & Buster’s, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, 85050, United States
Join the Calgary Committee for a FREE watch party at Dave & Buster’s as Canadian NHL teams open their season.
October 9, 2024
6:30 pm start
Dave & Buster’s
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
No host bar. Light appetizers provided.
Drawing for a signed Eddie Lack jersey and more.
Tickets available at watch party ONLY. Must be present to win.
To register for the event, email rachel.benoit@phoenix.gov by Oct. 1.

Sake Tasting
2024-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Sake Haus, 214 E. Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join the Himeji Committee for an afternoon of sake tasting and education with a local sake expert.
April 27, 2024
2 to 4 pm
Sake Haus
214 E. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tickets will be available at the door. Seating is limited.
Due to the nature of the event, the Sake Tasting is open only to guests 21 and older.
Phoenix Sister Cities has gone green. We do not issue paper tickets. Please just sign in at the event.

War of the Wines 2024
2024-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Footprint Center, 201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join Phoenix Sister Cities Catania and Grenoble Committees
for an evening of wine, antipasti and hors d’oeuvres!
April 11, 2024
7 to 9 pm
in the Annexus Social Club
at Footprint Center
201 E Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Enjoy delicious food, blind taste Italian and French wines and VOTE for your favorite!
Parking provided.
Proceeds benefit the PSC Catania and Grenoble Committees.
Due to the nature of the event, War of the Wines is open only to guests 21 and older.

Tea Journey Across Asia
2024-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 | AZ
Enjoy a virtual tea tasting on WebEx hosted by our Chengdu, Himeji and Taipei City Committees 2 – 4 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Experience the flavors of Chengdu, Himeji and Taipei by tasting traditional teas. Learn about the history of each tea, how it is served, the role of tea houses in each country, and common customs.
A sample of each tea will be shipped to registrants for you to prepare before the live and interactive virtual presentations by members of our Chengdu, Himeji and Taipei City Committees.

Teas have been shipped to registered participants. If you have not registered and would like to participate, we welcome you to register and join the program. We will ship your tea as soon as possible. Teas available as long as supplies last.
PLEASE NOTE: All loose leaf tea has been packaged commercially.

Mahjong Mash
2024-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | ASU West, 13351 N. 47th Ave.,, Glendale, AZ, 85306, United States
Phoenix Sister Cities Taipei City Committee invites you to learn to play mahjong, enjoy Asian snacks and beverages, and learn more about sister city Taipei 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
This FREE event will be held in the La Sala Ballrooms in the University Center Building at ASU West.
FREE parking will be available in Lots 11 and 12.
Registration required. Please email cindy.braun@phoenix.gov.

A Taste of France - Simple Sauces
2023-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 | AZ
Join the Grenoble Committee for a Simple Sauces cooking class on September 8.
Learn to make:
Classic Caesar Salad (cold sauce)
Three Cheese Mac + Cheese (Mornay sauce)
Flank Steak + Bearnaise Sauce (Hollandaise Sauce)
Rustic Fruit Tart + Créme Anglaise (custard sauce)

The class is presented by Maggie Norris of Whisked Away. Maggie graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1998. She enrolled at Scottsdale Culinary Institute, graduating at the top of her class. Maggie left Phoenix to work at the Food Network in New York, where she worked with Mario Batali, Emeril, Gale Gand, Sara Moulton, Kat Cora, Rocco Dispirito and many more well-known chefs. Maggie returned to Phoenix and taught at Cooking with Class while also doing product demonstrations for Dacor Appliances. She continued to teach private cooking lessons, cook for small dinner parties and offer menu-planning services. Whisked Away has been a long time dream as she loves to teach others all about cooking.

Class is limited to 8 people and will be conducted in Maggie’s home kitchen. Class fee includes personal instruction from Maggie, the meal you prepare, and wine.
Registrants will be provided with the address by follow up email.

Delegation to Suwon and Himeji
2023-07-09 - 2023-07-22 | AZ
Join Phoenix Sister Cities on a trip to our newest sister city – Suwon, South Korea – and to Himeji, Japan – among our oldest relationships.
View the full itinerary and costs: Asia 2023 – Trip Registration Packet
Deposit due by May 10, 2023. Full payment due May 30, 2023.

Il Giro di Phoenix 2023
2023-03-05 07:00 - 11:30 | Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85016, United States
Start your engines!
The Catania City Committee presents Il Giro Di Phoenix.
It’s a scavenger hunt AND car rally ! Decipher clues about Phoenix and collect items to win. Then, wrap it all up and celebrate your victory with an authentic Italian lunch.
Registration includes a swag bag, list of cryptic clues, entry to the Italian Festival, discounted parking, a great lunch and fabulous prizes.
$50 Pre-registration (through COB on March 4) for Members
$55 Day of Event and Non-members
$15 for Bambini (12 years and under)
Pro tip: build your team – a navigator and at least one detective with a smart phone.
Please note: Phoenix Sister Cities does not issue paper tickets for our events. Simply check in at the registration table. It’s easy AND green! For your records, you will receive a receipt via email (through PayPal) for tickets purchased.

Around the World in 5K
2023-03-02 06:00 - 12:00 | Arizona Falls Canal, 5802 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85018, United States
Phoenix Sister Cities has cancelled the event. Staff will be issuing refunds to those who have registered. Thank you for your interest.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rita Marko at rita.marko@phoenix.gov
Phoenix Sister Cities 2024 5K Run/Walk
Join us on March 2 at Arizona Falls, located at 5802 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Overflow parking is available at the Lutheran Church, just north of the Falls off 56th Street.
Onsite registration and check-in begins at 6 am. Onsite registration closes at 7:15 am. The race starts at 7:30 am.
Virtual racers are welcome to 5K your way from anywhere in the world. Report your results by February 17 and we will share your story (and photo) online.
Individuals must register for the LIVE 5K at Run Your Race (our racetimer for this event).
Teams and virtual racers may register below.
All participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal (while supplies last).
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
Coming soon…

Phoenix Chinese Week
2023-01-21 09:00 - 2023-01-22 17:00 | Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85012, United States
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with our Chengdu City Committee at the 33rd Annual Chinese Culture and Cuisine Festival.
Enjoy entertainment, family activities, authentic Chinese food, and more!
Festival details and directions to Steele Indian School Park are available online.
Admission and parking are FREE for the weekend.

Otsukimi - Annual Moonviewing Festival
2022-10-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 and 12 more dates | AZ
Otsukimi 2017
Annual Moonviewing Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden
Find out more about this event here: http://www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org/otsukimi2017
The Mission of the Japanese Friendship Garden Inc. is to maintain a beautiful, serene Japanese garden in the heart of Phoenix and provide educational and artistic programs and events that continue to deepen our relationships and celebrate the rich history and culture of Japan.
