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Happy weekend, Phoenix! In today’s edition: Little Miss BBQ bliss, a historic tour of the Orpheum Theatre, a partial sunset full moon hike, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.
Brisket worth the wait: Phoenix joints come and go, but Little Miss BBQ still serves Central Texas-style bliss: tender brisket, smoky ribs, and sides that pull their weight, like jalapeño cheddar grits and mac. Smoky, satisfying, and steady as ever.
Community care on wheels: Delivering Dreams buses help Phoenix-area students with clothing and essentials all school year, serving over 15,000 children. A renovated bus features clothing shelves plus waiting and shoe fitting stations — read the full story.
Curated treasure hunt: If your closet needs a refresh minus the fast-fashion regret, Poor Little Rich Girl stocks a steady stream of well-chosen pieces… designer finds, everyday staples, and local accessories. Trade in last season’s impulse buys and walk out with something you’ll actually wear.
Fresh from the garden: Quiessence Restaurant makes midweek dinner feel like a slow, happy exhale with seasonal chef’s tasting menus built around vegetables and herbs harvested from The Farm’s Soil & Seed Garden just hours before service, plus wood-fired touches and laid-back Arizona vibes under the pecans. All without leaving Phoenix.
Fresh addition to brunch scene: Flagstaff favorite The Toasted Owl Cafe has opened its second Phoenix spot in the former Oink Cafe on the northwest corner of Cactus and Paradise Valley Parkway. Expect breakfast and lunch favorites and quirky vintage vibes, joining the uptown location that debuted in 2023. Read the full story.
Bloom & Browse Spring Market @ 3 Vintage Chicks | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – If your living room is begging for a spring refresh, hit Bloom & Browse Spring Market with about 50 vendors indoors and out. Expect vintage finds, handmade goods, furniture, and home decor, minus the big-box boredom. Browse, chat, and claim something with a story — see the event listing.
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 precious metals are 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.
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.
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⛏ AZ Mining Day @ Wesley Bolin Plaza | Wednesday (3/4) at 11:00 AM – Arizona Mining Day is taking over Wesley Bolin Plaza with big machines, bigger paychecks, and the crews who keep this state running. Test the equipment simulators, talk shop with major mining companies, and line up your next career move. Free, family-friendly, no hard hat required.
🏛 Historic Tours of the Orpheum Theatre @ Orpheum Theatre | Wednesday (3/4) at 12:00 PM – Free guided tours are unlocking the Orpheum’s hidden corners, from the gilded lobby to the not-so-shy Mighty Wurlitzer. Expect about 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes glamour, walk-ups welcome, and spots limited. Park a couple blocks north for longer meters, then act like you own the place.
🌕 Partial Sunset (Full Moon) Hike @ Telegraph Pass Trailhead | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:30 PM – Skip happy hour for a partial-sunset, full-moon stroll up Telegraph Pass with the N.O.M.H.A.D.S. crew. Moderate, short, and dog friendly, we’ll do a taste of the 2.3 miles, not the whole entree. Bring water, good shoes, and your best ‘this counts as cardio’ attitude.
📷 Animals in Focus: Photography Class @ Phoenix Zoo | Thursday (3/5) at 9:00 AM – Swap auto mode for a walk at the Phoenix Zoo, where patient models meet lessons in composition, lighting, and emotion, plus how to shoot through fences, glass, and foliage. They’ll critique shots after, and this fall you’ll hit the Wild Side and Savanna Galleries.
👜 15th Annual Power of the Purse @ Phoenix Zoo | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – AZHCC’s Power of the Purse is back, spotlighting Latinas who keep Arizona’s economy humming, and the theme is Women in Economy. Expect a keynote and panel on the future of law, plus talk about women-owned businesses. Bring curiosity, a sturdy handshake, and your networking shoes.
🎉 Ahwatukee First Fridays @ Mountain Park Church | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Skip the freeway crawl and hit Ahwatukee’s First Friday at Mountain Park Church, a neighborhood hang with live music, food trucks, car cruisers, and 60+ vendors. It’s free, dog friendly, and collecting socks for Hope for the Homeless, so you can feel virtuous between bites.
🍷 Happy Hour Tour of the Rosson House @ Rosson House Museum | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – Trade your usual happy hour for a 45-minute wander through Rosson House, the gorgeously restored 1895 Queen Anne Victorian at The Square PHX. Snoop the living spaces, peek at early Phoenix, then cap it with a glass of wine at the Visitor Center.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Phoenix report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 93°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 94°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 94. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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