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

📰 In the news

Local happenings: City nightlife bills taxpayers more, a global jazz celebration hit the streets this April, and a desert spa earned a Michelin wellness nod — catch up here.

State-level stories: Arizona’s NFL team unveils desert inspired rivalry jerseys, a seamstress ships 15,000 heart pillows to survivors, and astronomers spot a planet carving rings — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Homeowners are delisting homes rather than cutting prices, the S&P 500 hit record on AI gains, and Ford recalled 500,000 SUVs for brake hose flaws — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

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Food: Ditch the salad bar. Feast on perfectly seasoned patties at these burger spots in Scottsdale that will have you never looking back.

Events: Arizona throws more parties than your college roommate, from 600,000-strong golf blowouts to vulture-watching shindigs. Grab our ultimate festival guide and plot your next sun-soaked adventure.

Reads: Thinking about a local book club? It’s easier than you think. These simple steps will have you swapping stories and making friends in no time.

Wine: Whether you’re a casual sipper who still calls everything “red or white” or the friend who won’t shut up about tannins and terroir, Wine Girl pours the good stuff. Come for the glass (or bottle), stay for the vibe that makes weeknights feel like weekends.

Home: Labor Day means special deals on all sorts of things, and American Home Shield’s warranty coverage is no exception. For a limited time, they’re offering 50% off select plans than cover your big ticket appliances (yup, even the ones older than dirt).

📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🎭 Rebels & Royals: A Shakespeare Event @ ASU Kerr | Friday (8/29) at 7:30pm – Think the Bard is just dusty verses and lecture halls? This one-night mashup hands Arizona’s finest performers the keys to Shakespeare’s best scenes, then dares you to jump in at the open mic. Guaranteed more laughs than footnote hunts.

🎷 Chicano Blues Syndicate @ El Dorado Bar and Grill | Friday (8/29) at 8:00pm – Chicano Blues Syndicate is rolling into our favorite dive bar with whiskey-soaked riffs and Latin rhythms that make cold beer taste like an instrument. They’re a live blues band with sultry guitar licks, heartfelt vocals, and a crowd that actually claps on two and four.

This weekend

🌿 Jungle Rhythms: The Ultimate Wellness Experience @ Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale | Saturday (8/30) at 10:00am – Breathwork, live beats, ice plunges, and deep connection? Jungle Rhythms is serving up five full hours of curated flow states and community vibes in the stunning Scottsdale desert. Bring your swimsuit, your open mind, and maybe a towel or two.

🎤 Planck and Yo-Babe @ Pho Cao | Saturday (8/30) at 7:00pm – Whether you need to escape reruns on the couch or just hate sitting still, head to Pho Cao for Planck and hometown hero Yo-Babe spinning swirling psychedelia and funk grooves. It’s like slurping your favorite pho, plus a side of mind-blowing jams.

🎶 Live Music on The Porch With the Dirty Yachtin’ Scoundrels Band @ The Phoenician | Saturday (8/30) at 8:00pm – End-of-summer evenings were made for yacht rock, porch misters, and fancy bites you didn’t cook yourself. Head over to Mowry & Cotton’s porch for foodie-forward plates or flop poolside with Kalio Kabobery snacks while the Dirty Yachtin’ Scoundrels serenade nostalgia. Reservations advised for prime seats.

🔔 Sunday Sound Healing @ Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale | Sunday (8/31) at 10:00am – Think your brain could use a spa after the Labor Day marathon? Settle in for an extra-chill sound healing session where crystal bowls and ambient hums coax you into zen, no yoga pants required, just a cozy blankie, your fuzzy socks, and an open mind.

💍 Permanent Jewelry @ The Merchantile Boutique Marketplace | Sunday (8/31) at 11:00am – Swing by The Merchantile for a permanent jewelry pop-up that lets you build a bracelet, necklace, or anklet you won’t misplace. Choose from chains as subtle as morning fog or charms as eye-catching as our town murals. Prices vary, so splurge or stay thrifty.

💥 Will Sparks: Labor Day Weekend @ Sunbar Tempe | Sunday (8/31) at 9:00pm – Ditch the lawn mower and join the Aussie export’s final summer blowout at Sunbar for Labor Day weekend. Expect high-octane beats, sun-kissed dance floors, and brag-worthy bass drops that’ll convince you festivals weren’t invented for your kid’s playlist.

Next week

🛁 Foam Frenzy @ Arizona Boardwalk | Monday (9/1) at 10:00am – Imagine the Boardwalk Courtyard transformed into a sudsy battlefield where grandparents and toddlers alike soak each other with endless foam clouds, fire truck water blasts, and squirt-gun skirmishes. It’s the free summer kickoff your inner kid begged for. Bring sunscreen, water shoes, and mischief.

🍔 Labor Day @ Roaring Fork | Monday (9/1) at 4:00pm – Labor Day at Roaring Fork means dinner on us, literally buy one entrée, get the second free. Sink your teeth into a Big Ass Burger or wood-fired Black Angus steak, then nurse that post-meal pride over bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin and cedar plank salmon. Reservations encouraged.

✨ Good Vibes Sound Bath @ Moxy Phoenix Tempe/ASU Area | Tuesday (9/2) at 7:00pm – That snug yoga loft upstairs is swapping traffic clatter for crystal bowl harmonies that practically hum your stress away. Melt tension, doodle peace in your mind, and emerge feeling suspiciously together. RSVP before the zen squad books all the mats.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/29 Tick Tick Boom @ Boondocks – 6 pm
• 8/29 Poolside Oasis Jams @ Hilton Scottsdale Resort – 6 pm
• 8/29 REVunion & Friends @ Rockbar – 7 pm
• 8/30 Labor Day Weekend @ Caesars Republic Scottsdale Resorts – 12 pm
• 8/30 Blues Traveler @ Talking Stick Resort – 6 pm
• 8/31 Chris Lorenzo @ Maya Dayclub – 12 pm
• 9/1 Sosa @ Maya Dayclub – 12 pm
• 9/2 fromis\_9 @ Mullett Arena – 7:30 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Scottsdale 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: Thomas M Lesieutre (Red Manor Realty)

Perched on a prime north Scottsdale cul-de-sac, this 6-bed, 5.5-bath stunner serves up jaw-dropping Tom’s Thumb views from nearly every angle. The main family room flaunts soaring ceilings and a sleek bar, while the gourmet kitchen brings the wow factor with luxe finishes and a sunny breakfast nook. The primary suite pulls out all the stops with a fireplace, spa-worthy bath, and a cozy sitting area for lazy mornings.

A 700-square-foot guest house with its own kitchen means extra space for friends, in-laws, or spontaneous staycations. Out back, a freshly updated pool, private spa, and sprawling covered patio set the stage for year-round fun. All tucked inside a gated community with a three-car garage and a just-painted, move-in-ready vibe.

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