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Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 66 events, day by day →
Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Burger cravings, solved: When you just want something reliably tasty without a whole production, Culinary Gangster nails it with counter-service burgers, wraps, and salads that are fresh, filling, and not trying too hard.
Confidence, inked thoughtfully: Empowered Ink helps locals fix what makeup can't, from realistic 3D areola and nipple restoration to scar and stretch mark camouflage, plus lip blush, ombre powder brows, and permanent eyeliner.
Western glam, local vibe: Craving a little desert sparkle, Norde Scottsdale curates country-couture looks with fringe, sequins, feathers and their own Western-themed graphic tees that actually go from Old Town errands to concert night.
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August 2026 saw a flurry of restaurants open in the Phoenix Valley, including a café where you can drink coffee and interact with adoptable dogs.
Full story at phoenixmag.com ↗
Kuza, a globally inspired Asian dining destination from Clive Collective, is opening its doors in North Scottsdale on 16th September.
Full story at azbigmedia.com ↗
Shea Homes, a 100-acre project with dozens of homes in Scottsdale, has been moving quietly behind the scenes.
Full story at eastvalleytribune.com ↗
A Piper Comanche carrying six people crashed into the TPC Scottsdale Champions Golf Course in April 2018, killing all aboard.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
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