Happy Friday, Prescott. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Prescott Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Local happenings: An Arizona entrepreneur lands a USMCA advisory role, Prescott Regional adds two daily Denver flights, and BASIS Prescott opens fresh learning zones — catch up here.

State-level stories: Tempe is set for NYC’s Prince St Pizza launch, Arizona mayors unite on Colorado River talks, and the Grand Canyon leads top natural wonders — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Previously hacked data repository relaunches, ramen packs recalled over missing soy warning, and crypto markets tumble on inflation fears — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Dance Zumba to light Prescott courthouse
• Meet local farmers every Saturday morning
• Explore vibrant monsoon wildflowers with experts
• Explore community life with residents and families
• This home warranty is 50% off until 8/24

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Decor: Chasing the perfect mix of custom blinds, chic furniture, and vintage finds? These hidden gems make sprucing up your space feel more like a treasure hunt than a chore… discover your next decor obsession.

Travel: When summer feels like a toaster on high, a two-hour drive brings you 70-degree Flagstaff breezes and grinning kids. These family-friendly spots come pre-tested by real children who demand bathrooms, snacks, and fun every 37 minutes.

Kitchen: Skip the $800 monster machines that could probably blend your iPhone and the $30 lumps that choke on ice… our 2025 blender guide cuts through the hype so you get a blender that actually works without leaving you $200 poorer.

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📆 Around town this weekend

All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

Today

🔥 100 Degree Dance @ The Center on Rosser | Friday (8/22) at 5:00pm – Nothing cures mid-summer heat better than communal dance steps and someone else’s potato salad. This potluck-style social dance welcomes every style of footloose fun, complete with DJ David Schreiber spinning tracks. Your two left feet are absolutely invited.

🎷 Prescott Jazz Summit @ The Elks Performing Center | Friday (8/22) at 7:00pm – Whether you’re a jazz newbie or a Louis Armstrong whisperer, the Prescott Jazz Summit concert takes you from New Orleans riverboats to Chicago’s smoky clubs. Expect classics that rewrote American music, spiced with trivia nuggets and witty anecdotes, delivered by musicians from Arizona and beyond.

This weekend

🏃 Jan Alfano Trail parkrun @ Jan Alfano Trail | Saturday (8/23) at 7:30am – No fancy gear, no entry fee—just you, a scenic 5k, and maybe a coffee at the finish. This weekly run/walk/jog is all about moving at your own pace and soaking up Prescott’s trailside beauty. Finish strong, then refuel with the crew at Method Coffee.

🌱 Newbie to Garden Pro | Saturday (8/23) at 9:30am – Spring planting season is practically screaming our names, so let’s demystify Arizona garden zones, frost dates, and soil secrets that actually work here. This crash course covers watering hacks, prep specs, and foolproof Prescott plants. Gardening just got less alarming, promise.

📚 Pop Up Program – Book Mark it @ Sharlot Hall Museum | Saturday (8/23) at 10:00am – Whether you’re a back-to-schooler or just deep into your latest page-turner, this crafty pop-up is your chance to create the bookmark of your dreams. With a table full of materials and zero creative rules, you’ll walk away with something totally unique. Free with museum admission—your book deserves this kind of VIP treatment.

🎸 Prescatz @ Whiskey River Tavern | Saturday (8/23) at 1:00pm – Kick back on the patio with a cold drink and let Prescatz soundtrack your afternoon with classic rock hits. It’s the perfect mix of sunshine, good vibes, and guitar riffs you know by heart.

🎬 Screening: Wish Man @ Hendrix Auditorium | Saturday (8/23) at 7:00pm – Escape your inbox and join us for a special screening of Wish Man, honoring Prescott’s own Frank Shankwitz with CHiPs icons Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, and a surprise celebrity or two. Expect a raffle, more local flair than your high school reunion, and nostalgia galore.

Next week

🎨 Collaging with Watercolor Doodles @ Prescott Valley Public Library | Monday (8/25) at 1:30pm – Forget your email inbox for an hour and fire up Zoom, because Franky Hawk’s virtual watercolor doodle workshop is the excuse you need to pretend your living room is an art studio. Paint frustrations, doodle dreams, then collage it all into something oddly impressive.

🎱 Bingo @ Prescott Valley Active Adult Center | Tuesday (8/26) at 1:30pm – Clear your schedule and gather the crew for a bingo night that costs nothing to enter and just $20 for all your game cards. Expect elbow bumps over spilled coffee, the thrill of daubing elusive numbers, and bragging rights that outrank your aunt’s knitting trophies.

🎤 Prescott Writers: Open Mic Night @ Prescott Public Library | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:00pm – Open mic night is taking over the library’s back room, welcoming anyone with six minutes to share poetic glory or short story shenanigans. Dust off your best lines, come as a spectator primed to nod and smirk, and snag a slot early.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/22 Music Opening Night Party @ Art Hive – 5 pm
• 8/22 100 Degree Dance @ The Center – 5 pm
• 8/22 Prescott Jazz Summit 2025 @ The Elks – 7 pm
• 8/22 Buffalo Star @ Whiskey River Tavern – 8 pm
• 8/22 David Voss and more @ Matt’s Saloon – 8:30 pm
• 8/23 MuuMuus and Mimosas @ The Elks – 6 pm
• 8/23 Pelham Blue @ Mark’s Beergarden – 6 pm
• 8/26 Open Mic Night @ Prescott Public Library – 6 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Prescott edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: Theresa Koshollek (Realty Executives AZ Territory)

Perched on a hill with 260-degree views stretching from Watson Lake to Granite Mountain and the distant San Francisco Peaks, this home delivers a daily panorama from nearly every window. A huge wraparound porch and sprawling backyard set the stage for year-round gatherings, while the circular driveway and oversized four-car garage (with workshop) keep the guest list flexible and the toys plentiful.

Inside, you’ll find a professional kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, and a main-level guest suite. The lower level adds a family room with kitchenette, hobby room, office, and two more bedrooms, plus there’s space for horses on the 1.5-acre lot. No HOA, just room to roam.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →