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Hi Phoenix, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Darius Rucker tour stop, Gladys Knight live, and gaming and anime expo + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Big night for country: Darius Rucker brings his Songs of Summer Tour to Phoenix on July 23 at Arizona Financial Theatre with Old Crow Medicine Show and Austin Williams. Tickets go on sale tomorrow — get all the details.
Stepped-up traffic enforcement underway: Speed cameras are back in Phoenix, with units activated and locations rotating regularly. Officials say the program aims to curb speeding, so expect changes on familiar routes across the Valley — read the full story.
Popular eatery expands footprint: The Henry will open at Scottsdale 101 in north Scottsdale on March 18, with a walk-up coffee bar, seasonal spring dishes, and live music on opening day — read the full story.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
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As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Arcadia burger craving, solved: Seared, melty, ridiculously craveable burgers with classic fries and shakes… that’s the promise at The Stand Arcadia Burger Shoppe. When weeknight cooking feels optional, the drive-thru handles dinner, one perfect bite at a time.
Roll into some fun: Whether you’re dusting off old quads or corralling restless kids, USA’s Skateland Chandler brings classic rink energy with live DJs, themed skates, and a big arcade. It’s an easy weeknight plan that doubles as cardio and hang time… zero pressure, maximum laps, and just enough neon.
Stories worth lingering over: Start your week with real culture at Heard Museum, where exhibitions like Substance of Stars and Away From Home spotlight powerful Indigenous stories and stunning art. Drop in for an hour, wander, and leave feeling unexpectedly reset.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Phoenix for grown ups
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🐶 Dog Days @ Desert Botanical Garden | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Trade the sidewalk shuffle for Dog Days at the Garden, a mellow stroll with your four-legged roommate, cactus views, and shameless photo ops. Feeling fancy? Join the VIP Pup Club for special walks and gatherings, $30 per pup. Pups welcome only during Dog Days.
🛍 68th Annual Indian Fair & Market @ Heard Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Skip the knickknacks and head to the Heard for the 68th Annual Indian Fair & Market, where 650 juried Native artists and 100+ tribes turn browsing into a real gallery crawl. Best of Show, youth art, family zone, good eats, pieces you’ll actually live with.
🎭 High Street Arts Festival @ High Street | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Consider this your excuse to wander High Street like you own the place. The inaugural arts festival packs 150 artists, live tunes, and bites galore, plus wine tastings from more than 16 Arizona wineries. Shop a little, sip a little, pretend you’re just browsing.
🍷 Wines for Wildlife @ Phoenix Zoo | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Up for sipping wine while a giraffe judges your pour? At the Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary’s Wines for Wildlife, you’ll taste DA Vines Vineyard picks with curated bites, and get rare up-close animal encounters. Grown-up night at the zoo, with elegance, conversation, and desert charm.
🎭 Opera Gala 2026: Midnight Masquerade @ Arizona Opera | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Break out the good mask and your Cinderella-past-midnight energy. Desert-night red carpet, cocktails under the stars, a gourmet dinner with wine pairings, and Arizona Opera’s Marion Roose Pullin Studio Artists, all benefitting next season and education programs reaching 50,000 Arizonans. Chaired by Jenny Holsman Tetreault.
🎤 Gladys Knight @ Celebrity Theatre | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Nothing beats catching Gladys Knight, the Empress of Soul, right here at home. She’s bringing Midnight Train to Georgia, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, and more, plus stories from six decades that go down smoother than good bourbon. Dress shoes, goosebumps, zero regrets.
🍵 Celebration of Irish Tea Class @ Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Trade your dusty teabags for a proper cuppa at Loraine’s Parlor, complete with warm Irish soda bread. Learn the history, etiquette, and why high tea is not what you think, then brew it right, savor it slowly, and leave with a keepsake.
Live music & entertainment:
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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📻 Phoenix report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 80°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
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 outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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