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It’s Friday, Surprise! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Rare Fords hit the auction block, Darius Rucker tickets drop, and Nine Inch Nails rocks this week + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Auction block icons converge: Mecum Glendale will bring standout Fords to State Farm Stadium March 17 to 21, including a 2022 Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition and a rare 1957 Thunderbird F-Code for local enthusiasts — see what’s crossing the block.
Charming desert tea escapes: From British-inspired parlors to serene Japanese rooms, a recent roundup features 12 Arizona tea houses, including favorites in Glendale, Tempe, and Old Town Scottsdale, perfect for a relaxed afternoon — explore the full list of 12.
Songs of Summer Tour: Country star Darius Rucker will play Phoenix on July 23 at Arizona Financial Theatre, joined by Old Crow Medicine Show and Austin Williams. Tickets go on sale today — get all the details.
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 Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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.
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Plant-based comfort, sorted: Craving crispy Cha Cha “shrimp,” a loaded Hawaiian-style burger, or a soothing curry? Loving Hut Glendale makes weeknights easy with familiar, all-vegan comfort food even omnivores devour. A compassionate, satisfying swap for your usual takeout… classics made kinder, served hot, and ready to hit the spot.
Treasure hunt, anyone? Hunt mid-century lamps, quirky vintage art, and conversation-starting oddities at A Mad Hatter’s Antiques & Collectibles, a trove spanning more than 20,000 square feet of toys, furniture, jewelry, glass, and curios. Start with a browse, leave with a trunkful of finds, perfect for a slow, happy afternoon.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🏠 Maricopa County Home Show @ State Farm Stadium | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Ready to trade Pinterest dreams for actual floor plans? Hit the Maricopa County Home Show at State Farm Stadium, swing by booth 3026 to talk real budgets, smart builds, and that kitchen you keep measuring. Adults $10, kids 12 and under free.
🖼 “Beyond Becoming” Art Opening @ Conscious Creations Art Studio | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Think you’re done becoming, Phoenix? Cute. Rwandan-born, Phoenix-based artist Christian Nshuti Manzi opens the art show Beyond Becoming, a thoughtful mix of pencil, watercolor, pen, and paint that digs into the quiet stuff after change, inviting you to spot memories, questions, and yourself.
🏃 Spring Training 5K and 1K Fun Run @ Surprise Stadium | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Spring Training in Surprise means one thing, earn your ballpark snacks first. Jog a 5K or cruise the 1K through the Rangers and Royals digs at Surprise Stadium, salute 250 years and baseball’s legacy, then score a tee, a medal, and a BOGO lawn seat.
🌵 Xeriscape Garden Tour @ Surprise Water Education Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Join Master Gardeners first Saturdays for a free stroll through Surprise’s Xeriscape Garden at the Water Conservation Center. Learn which desert plants sip, not chug, and how to lure bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds without turning your yard into a thirsty jungle.
🎶 Multicultural Music Festival and Black History Celebration @ Centennial Plaza Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring a lawn chair and two step to Centennial Plaza for a multicultural music fest and Black History celebration where the set list travels farther than your last vacation. Hear jazz, Latin, country, and gospel, plus vendors, good eats, and community health booths.
♀ West Valley 26th Annual Women’s Day Out Expo @ Glendale Civic Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Grab your friends and head to Glendale Civic Center for the 26th Annual Women’s Day Out Expo, a West Valley staple with shopping, beauty, wellness, and decor from local makers. Retail therapy that supports neighbors, plus inspiration, samples, and a guilt free excuse to linger.
🐾 Bingo Bash Charity Event @ Cross Eyed Cricket | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Bingo returns to Cross Eyed Cricket, and yes, your lucky dabber still works. Expect lively rounds, raffle prizes, a 50/50 pot, and drink specials, all fueling Pops for Paws to help animals. Call it charity, call it community, call it your chance to shout BINGO guilt-free.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Surprise report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 73°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 78. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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