Happy Friday, Prescott. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Prescott Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Local happenings: Prescott’s AirFest brings flight demos and hands on fun, garden classes share fall planting tips, and a writers residency kicks off this month — catch up here.

State-level stories: Tropical moisture from Lorena is boosting Arizona’s flood risk, Amkor is moving packaging plant to Peoria, and pickleball is entering high school sports — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Mortgage rates are trending down, investors catapult gold above 3500 an ounce, and a tropical wave eyes the Antilles — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Create wildlife habitat with native plants
• Join parkrun at Jan Alfano Trail
• Shop local at Prescott Farmers Market
• Connect and grow at Chamber Business Expo
• Support hunger relief at Prescott’s Empty Bowls
• Anxiety about debt? Get a free consultation

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Burgers: Skip the freezer aisle, Prescott’s burger scene is full of juicy, cheese-loaded wonders, and find your next obsession with these must-try burger spots.

Benefits: Drowning in forms and deadlines? There’s a heap of programs to help with everything from health care to housing costs. Check which ones you qualify for in our guide.

Taqueria: From perfectly charred tortillas to fillings that demand a double order, Taco Don’s brings the kind of flavor that requires extra napkins and zero regrets.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🎸 Sweet Nasty Long Awaited Reunion in The Cage @ Bird Cage Saloon | Friday (9/5) at 8:00pm – Prescott, it’s time to get loud. Sweet Nasty is back for a reunion show that’s been way too long in the making, kicking off with the Lake Francis Case Band. Saturday keeps the party rolling with The Joe Bob Trio—so pace yourself, it’s a double dose of rock.

🎶 Josh Roy Band @ Matt’s Saloon | Friday (9/5) at 8:30pm – Country with a kick, Prescott-style. The Josh Roy Band brings the honky-tonk heat with powerhouse vocals and boot-stompin’ energy that keeps Matt’s Saloon packed. If you’re ready to two-step till closing time, this is your spot.

This weekend

🥾 Hiking Spree Kickoff | Saturday (9/6) at 7:30am – Think your boots are ready for a new fling? Join fellow trail junkies at the Highlands Center Saturday morning to knock off your first of ten scenic hikes, snag a $5 commemorative medallion, and earn raffle tickets.

BYO breakfast, trail snacks, and water.

🎖️ When the Guns Went Quiet: WWII | Saturday (9/6) at 2:00pm – 80 years after WWII ended, we’re unpacking stories from the folks who actually were there, right here in Prescott. Robin LaCorte jumps across Europe, the Pacific, and North Africa, while local vets prove history lives on in our front porches, not just textbooks.

🎙️ Open Mic Saturday @ The Groove Theater | Saturday (9/6) at 6:00pm – Escape the usual and swing by The Groove Theater on Grove Avenue for a monthly Saturday open mic where the coffee’s strong, the stage is forgiving, and the background noise is pure applause. Bring a guitar, a poem, or just your curious ears.

🏞️ Layers of Time @ Natural History Institute | Sunday (9/7) at 12:00pm – Think you’ve ticked off every Canyon corner? Buddy up for a four-day, three-night geology adventure with two local rock nerds, hiking Trail of Time, Ooh Aah Point, Yavapai, Lipan, then compare notes by the campfire under an endless sky.

🎹 Piano Men: Generations @ Elks Theatre and Perfoming Arts Center | Sunday (9/7) at 3:00pm – Our local father-and-son piano duo is channeling your favorite Billy Joel and Elton John anthems with full-band swagger and zero phone flashes. It’s basically a dive-bar singalong upgraded with real talent and a touch of virtuosic flair.

Next week

🧶 Beginner’s Crochet: Crochet Infinity Scarf @ Prescott Valley Public Library | Monday (9/8) at 5:00pm – Tired of binge-watching mystery reruns? Swing by the library for a four-week beginner’s crochet class where you’ll actually finish something besides leftover takeout, like an infinity scarf. Hooks, yarn, and gentle hand-holding provided, instant hipster cred optional.

💃 Learn to Square Dance with the Mile-Hi Squares @ Moose Lodge 319 | Monday (9/8) at 7:00pm – Ready to burn off dinner? The Mile-Hi Squares are hosting two nights of free square-dance lessons at Moose Lodge in PV. No cowboy boots required, just bring a sense of adventure and your enthusiastic two-step, and promise you won’t step on too many toes, though.

🎲 Bingo @ Prescott Valley Active Adult Center | Tuesday (9/9) at 1:30 pm – Afternoon luck is calling! For $20 a game package, you can join the action, shout some numbers, and maybe even leave a winner. No admission fee, just classic BINGO fun and plenty of friendly competition.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 9/5 Sweet Nasty Long Awaited Reunion @ Bird Cage Saloon – 8 pm
• 9/5 Josh Roy Band @ Matt’s Saloon – 8:30 pm
• 9/6 Open Mic @ The Groove Theater – 6 pm
• 9/6 The Off-Beats @ Mark’s BeerGarden – 6 pm
• 9/6 Piano Men: Generations @ Elks Theatre – 7 pm
• 9/7 Piano Men: Generations @ Elks Theater – 3 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Prescott 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: David Coyne (Keller Williams Arizona Realty)

Panoramic mountain views steal the show at this sun-soaked Arizona hideaway, where walls of windows keep the scenery front and center. The open layout means the kitchen, dining, and living spaces flow together for easy hangouts, while the primary suite comes with a closet big enough for every season of hiking gear.

Out back, the deck is basically a front-row seat to epic sunsets and wide-open skies. Horses, gardens, or a little backyard stargazing all fit right in, and with local trails and amenities just minutes away, this spot nails the sweet spot between off-the-grid and on-the-go.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →