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It’s Friday, Scottsdale! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Din Tai Fung opening, Cara Romero honored, and Arizona Baseball Museum debuts + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Beloved Taiwanese chain expands: Din Tai Fung will open at Scottsdale Fashion Square on April 20, bringing a 10,000-square-foot spot with a dumpling expo kitchen and full bar. Reservations are already open — get all the opening details.

Indigenous identity takes center stage: Scottsdale Art Week will honor photographer Cara Romero as its first Indigenous Artist of the Year on March 19 at WestWorld, with 124 galleries from 18 countries set to participate — get all the details.

Uncover untold diamond tales: Baseball fans, the new Arizona Baseball Museum opened Feb. 21 in Mesa, tracing local history from early military teams and Japanese internment camps to Cactus League beginnings and ballpark organists — explore the exhibits and history.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Experience world-class reining in Scottsdale
• See 2,500 classics and autocross thrills
• Join Streetside Classics Phoenix spring car show
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Vegan burger night: When cravings strike, UNiQ Burger serves 100% plant-based patties, melty “cheese,” and dangerously good loaded fries that hit the spot without the food coma. Laid-back vibe, bold flavor, and a lineup that makes even non-vegan friends realize they’ve been sleeping on plants.

Treasure hunt, upgraded: Whether you’re after mid-century curves, quirky Western gems, or a one-of-a-kind gift, Antique Trove spreads 23,000 square feet of vendor booths into an easy-to-browse maze. Take your time, caffeinate if you must, and let serendipity lead you. Scottsdale’s stalwart for vintage vibes rarely disappoints.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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🚲 Re: Cycle Art Night 2026 @ Hackett House | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Downtown Tempe is getting crafty with chains, cranks, and cocktails. Swing by Hackett House for a free night of live music and 50+ artists turning busted bikes into art, with a bike valet and bar, and 100% benefiting Bike Saviours. Good karma, better conversation.

🥞 Pancake Breakfast Fly-In Ride @ Black Rock Coffee Bar | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Whether you’re in it for carbs or propellers, we’re riding Bush Hwy to the Coolidge Fly-In Pancake Breakfast’s 1940s vibes and orange-roof hangar hospitality. Meet at Black Rifle Coffee by Mesa Gateway, bring cash for Lions Club flapjacks, and enjoy small-town charm.

🚗 Freedom for Heroes: Classic Car Show Fundraiser @ Vintage Iron & Restoration | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Chrome, live music, and BBQ that actually helps vets. This classic car show brings raffles and a silent auction, with 100% of donations getting veterans outdoors, at no cost. Bring your ride, or just your appetite, and try not to drool on the paint.

🎨 Family ArtsFest @ Scottsdale Civic Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Head to Scottsdale Civic Center for two days of SUSD talent, hands-on art, and family fun worthy of fridge space. Choirs, bands, theater, and 1,000-plus artworks await, plus the Alli Ortega Empty Bowls fundraiser supporting food banks and weekend meals. Free, bring your proud-parent clap.

🌵 Arizona Outdoor Expo @ WestWorld of Scottsdale | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If you live for dirt, lake days, and gear that actually earns garage space, the Arizona Outdoor Expo is calling. Off-road rigs, overland builds, boats, hunting, fishing, and camping, plus hands-on demos, food, family fun, and experts to tune you up for the season.

⚰ Double Butte Cemetery Tour @ Tempe Double Butte Cemetery | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Trade the air conditioning for a free, self-guided wander through Double Butte Cemetery, where, for Women’s History Month, five Tempe women finally get the spotlight. Docents are posted at each marked gravesite to chat. Sensible shoes, limited parking, and a carpool buddy recommended.

🎬 Worldwide Women’s Film Festival @ Harkins Shea 14 | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Think you know your indie gems? Catch NOWHERE GOOD at the Worldwide Women’s Film Festival at Harkins Theatres, support women filmmakers, and remember what dialogue sounds like without explosions. Real seats, real stories, and an excuse to eat popcorn before dinner.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 Cthulhu’s Sale: First Friday Showcase @ Pho Cao – 5:00 PM
• 3/6 Open Mic @ The Chill Room Tempe, AZ – 5:30 PM
• 3/6 Witchcraft @ The Rosetta Room – 6:30 PM
• 3/6 Xtra Ticket @ Electric Pickle – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Clue: A Walking Mystery @ Mesa Arts Center – 11:00 AM
• 3/7 Tyler Brakeall @ Belle’s Nashville Kitchen – 3:30 PM
• 3/8 Sunday Fun Day @ Pat O’s Bunkhouse – 12:00 AM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Scottsdale report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 73°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 3%

Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

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