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Rise and shine, Phoenix!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Police e-bikes, Din Tai Fung opening, and Indian Fair & Market + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Phoenix protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
High-tech shift in patrols: Phoenix police have swapped traditional bikes for 10 new e-bikes in the Downtown Operations Unit, aiming for quicker responses in gridlock with 28 mph speeds and built-in emergency lights — read the full story.
Inside the expo kitchen: Din Tai Fung will open at Scottsdale Fashion Square on April 20, bringing its famed soup dumplings and a full bar. Reservations opened Feb. 26 — see what’s inside and when.
Grand Canyon State baseball roots: Arizona Baseball Museum opened in Mesa on February 21, celebrating over a century of the game here with photos, memorabilia, and exhibits on the Cactus League and personal Arizona stories — explore the exhibits and history.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Crave-worthy wings tonight: JT’s Bar & Grill keeps it unfussy in Arcadia, where the wings speak for themselves: crispy, sauced to order, from mild to “suicide,” plus honey BBQ, teriyaki, and The Works. Perfect with a friend, extra napkins, and the honest knowledge that tomorrow’s leftovers never happen.
Clean beauty, zero fuss: When your routine needs a glow-up, Citrine Natural Beauty Bar is the Phoenix spot for vetted, non-toxic skincare and makeup, plus helpful humans who steer you right. You’ll find new favorites without doom-scrolling ingredient lists, just easy, polished picks.
Desert golf, dialed in: Between red-rock buttes and glints of the downtown skyline, Papago Golf Club delivers firm fairways, bold greens, and a satisfying desert test whether you’re chasing birdies or a twilight nine. Friendly vibe, excellent practice areas, and a walk that rewards every step.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐶 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.
🏞 El Rio Vivo @ Liberty Wildlife | Saturday (3/7) at 8:45 AM – Think the river’s only lively during monsoon season? El Rio Vivo, now in its third year, brings a river walk, local art, live music, and good food to the Rio Salado, celebrating a restoration locals can actually see, hear, and taste. Also, it’s free.
🛍 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.
💍 Resin Jewelry Making @ Craft Nights | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve been meaning to upgrade from craft-fair browsing to actually making something, this hands-on resin jewelry class has you covered. Pick your shapes, swirl in pressed flowers, mica, and metallic leaf, then leave with earrings, a pendant, and bragging rights. Readers encouraged, chardonnay not.
🍷 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.
🇭 Hungarian Festival 2026 @ Arizona Heritage Square and Science Park | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Hungarian Festival is taking over Heritage Square with traditional eats, live folk music and dance, and enough paprika to keep your sinuses honest. It is free, family-friendly, and somehow includes a yurt playhouse, whip cracking, and archery, plus vendors offering art, clothes, and jewelry.
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: 92°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 90 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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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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