One of the perks of living in Arizona is that April means the kickoff of pool party season. While people elsewhere are still rocking their snow boots, we here in Scottsdale are ready to bare down to our bikinis for some serious pool time, great music and tasty cocktails. Here are the details on the first pool parties of the season:

  • Talking Stick Resort’s RELEASE parties are returning to the Valley this Saturday! The RELEASE pool parties will take place every Saturday and Sunday and feature performances by some of the top Las Vegas, Miami, San Diego and San Francisco DJs. New this year is an outdoor concert pool venue that will bring in bands such as Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Staind, Collective Soul and 311. There is no admission fee during regular weekends, and the resort has cabana and daybed reservations available. Though pool party entry is free, Talking Stick Resort does charge for outdoor concerts. talkingstickresort.com – 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale
  • Also this Saturday, you can find David Guetta spinning live at Maya Day + Nightclub! Guetta, a multi-Grammy Award winning DJ is performing Saturday afternoon at Maya before he hits the stage at Coachella. General admission tickets are $90 and VIP tickets are $216. VIP tickets include priority admission, access to VIP area behind the DJ booth, and a private bar with specialty cocktails. mayaclubaz.com – 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale
  • Also at Maya Day + Nightclub are Day Dreamin Saturday and Sunday Phunday. Maya resident DJs Soloman, Knick Knack, Jason Merm and Trill Tone will heat up the pool every Saturday and Sunday this summer. Expect to see some yet-to-be-announced national and international DJs perform throughout the summer as well. Admission for each day is $10 for girls, $15 for guys. mayaclubaz.com – 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale
  • Saturday and Sunday pool parties at W Scottsdale’s WET are up and running for 2014. A variety of DJs will spin as you enjoy the pool and cool drinks. Admission is $10 for non-hotel guests, and the hotel offers daybeds and cabana reservations. wscottsdalehotel.com – 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale