Bubble Planet immersive experience, Vistancia community summer indoor market, curator talk on Bob Haozous, and more. 
Happy Friday, Glendale. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Glendale Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Historical fiction reimagines cramped Mayflower decks and native encounters, local vets get new service dogs, and WWE Raw tickets hit sale this week — catch up here.
State-level stories: Sedona and Payson facing wildfire evacuation alerts, Williams brightening Route 66 with neon nights and tacos, and five jaguars tracked in southern Arizona — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: South Korea’s court dismissed a Baby Shark copyright claim, a judge blocked fishing around Pacific atolls, and retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Meet PBS KIDS’ Molly and Rosie
- Beat heat with food, friends, charity
- Dive into comics, toys, and collectibles
- Audition for Topdog/Underdog this Sunday
- Celebrate breastfeeding with free WIC support
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
🫶 We got your back
Yoga: From pumped-up vinyasa to zen restorative flows, Glendale’s yoga scene has something for every mood. These yoga studios will have you stretching, sweating and finding your flow.
Jobs: Forget the cacti vibes, we’re rolling out the red carpet for job seekers with chip factories and Fortune 500s on the hunt. Find out which top employers are hiring and how much they pay.
Finance: Talking about credit cards with your teen can feel like decoding ancient hieroglyphics. These easy credit lessons turn confusing plastic power into real-world know-how.
Cocktail: Whether you’re craving a smoky mezcal riff, a floral gin fantasia, or a boozy twist on the classics, The Tipsy mixes rare spirits, house-made syrups, and a dash of theater into cocktails that turn your evening into a liquid performance you won’t forget.
Money: The average driver pays $175 a month on car insurance, but most of us are paying way too much. If it’s been a while since you shopped around, you’re likely part of that “most of us.” This comparison tool can save you hundreds.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🫧 Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience in Arizona Mills @ Arizona Mills | Friday (8/15) at 10:00am – Step into a bubble bonanza at Arizona Mills and let your inner child run wild through over 10 themed rooms of VR magic, oversized suds, and sensory surprises. From giant soap spheres you can dive into (socks mandatory, no slip-ups here) to mind-bending illusions, Bubble Planet is your ticket to a soapy sci-fi playground.
🎼 Carmela y Mas! @ Westside Blues & Jazz | Friday (8/15) at 7:30pm – Carmela y Mas brings Latin jazz with enough flavor to outspice your abuela’s arroz con pollo, all delivered by sultry saxophone and percussion that counts as cardio. Two-drink minimum is required, with an automatic 20% gratuity, so pace yourself.
This weekend
🎷 Raúl Yañez Latin Jazz featuring Dennis Rowland @ The Nash | Saturday (8/16) at 7:00pm – Trust me, nothing perks up your week like Dennis Rowland crooning jazz standards with a spicy Latin twist. Raúl Yañez leads the band on piano, backed by bass, drums, and congas for a night that’s classy, soulful, and just a hint of salsa.
😆 Thai Rivera Live @ Nugget | Saturday (8/16) at 7:00pm – Need a Phoenix-approved cure for the midweek blahs? Thai Rivera’s rolling into town with razor-sharp jokes, a two-decade track record of offending and enlightening, and more sass than your neighbor’s barbecue invite, so come for the laughs, stay for the social commentary.
💃 Funk vs Cumbia Dance Party with Vinyl Vagos + Phoenix Funkeros @ Crescent Ballroom | Saturday (8/16) at 9:00pm – Let Vinyl Vagos transform your weekend into a head-nodding frenzy, with gritty funk colliding against cumbia’s irresistible rhythms. It’s that rare night when your two left feet finally find their groove, courtesy of seasoned local crews, plus bragging rights before brunch.
🛍️ Vistancia Community Summer Indoor Market @ Mountain Vista Club | Sunday (8/17) at 9:00am – Step away from your air-conditioned couch and check out that indoor summer market at Mountain Vista Club, no desert heat required. Over 90 vendors will lure you with farm-fresh produce, artisan breads, live tunes, food trucks, a kid zone, and leashed pups.
🎹 Jam Session: Beth Lederman @ The Nash | Sunday (8/17) at 6:00pm – Sunday evenings never sounded so good. Beth Lederman’s open jazz jam at The Nash pairs pros with students in a three-hour free-for-all, fueled by a solid trio, grand piano, amps, and drums. Tickets are $10, $5 students, and sit-ins play free.
Next week
👶 Breastfeeding Celebrations @ Cotton Crossing WIC – Peoria | Monday (8/18) at 9:00am – Swing by Cotton Crossing WIC in Peoria for free lactation consultations, giveaways, games, and moral support. No PhD in parenting required, just your nursing, pumping, chestfeeding, or combo-feeding determination and a friend who appreciates dry wit. You’ll leave feeling like a pro.
🖼️ Curator Talk | Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View @ Heard Museum | Tuesday (8/19) at 11:30am – Heard Museum’s Chief Curator Diana Pardue is guiding a breezy 30-minute dive into Bob Haozous’ six decades of sculptures, paintings, prints, and jewelry. Free with admission, it’s your chance to act like an art insider, ask the tough questions, and maybe impress your friends.
🍻 MIM Talks: Drinking Songs @ Musical Instrument Museum | Tuesday (8/19) at 1:30pm – MIM Talks is spilling the beans on drinking songs from boozy pubs to serene teahouses around the world, served with a healthy side of barroom lore. Stick around for the gallery stroll, where the art that inspired every chorus is on tap.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/15 Bassrush Arizona 2025 @ WestWorld of Scottsdale – 5 pm
- 8/15 Anuel AA: Real Hasta La Muerte 2 Tour @ Desert Diamond Arena – 8 pm
- 8/15 WonkyWilla @ Walter Studios – 9 pm
- 8/16 AZDZ and more @ The 44 Sports Grill – 7:30 pm
- 8/17 DJ Pootiecat and more @ Valley Bar – 9 pm
- 8/18 Whiskey Myers & Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Arizona Financial Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 8/19 Damian Marley and more @ The Van Buren – 8 pm
- 8/19 J Boog @ The Van Buren – 8 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Glendale edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: John Paul Hernandez Mendoza (DeLex Realty)
Brick accents and a two-story profile give this home plenty of curb appeal, while inside, soaring ceilings and a tile-clad fireplace set the stage for laid-back gatherings. The kitchen brings its A-game with stainless appliances, double wall ovens, granite counters, and a walk-in pantry, plus a center island that doubles as a breakfast bar.
Upstairs, a roomy loft flexes as a media zone or office, and the main suite delivers dual sinks and a walk-in closet. Out back, a covered patio and sprawling yard mean BBQ season is always on. Quick access to parks, freeways, and local favorites keeps things convenient.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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