New home for the farmers market, tips to stretch your grocery dollars, pizza and focaccia class, and more.
Happy Tuesday, Chandler. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Chandler Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: New home for Gilbert farmers market, tips to stretch your grocery dollars, and must visit craft breweries fueling Arizona’s beer scene — catch up here.
State-level stories: Voters crowning Arizona’s most stunning vista, vineyards scrambling amid deepening water shortages, and millions set aside for tribal broadband expansion — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Join Women in Leadership meeting Tuesday
- Explore Arduino basics at HeatSync Labs
- Celebrate Next Chapter Senior Care ribbon cutting
- Apply for next Leadership Institute class
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Your pup, kitty or scaly sidekick deserves more than the same old kibble. Check out these pet stores for gourmet treats and custom collars that will make tails wag.
Nightlife: When the desert cools down, Scottsdale’s neon-lit dance floors and secret speakeasies ramp up the fun. From rooftop bars to hidden lounges, these after-dark spots thrill every night owl.
Travel: Turning 50 doesn’t mean solo trips have to be intimidating. Pack your bag with confidence using these safety hacks.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, Chandler Youth Theatre brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎤 All Ages Talent Show – Auditions @ Chandler Community Center | Thursday (8/7) at 10:00am – If you think performing a magic trick in your living room counts as a hobby, congratulations, it does. Sign up online to audition for our town’s all-ages talent show, wow your fellow locals, and maybe earn bragging rights at the next backyard barbecue.
🎒 Back to School IDs @ Dogtopia of North Gilbert | Thursday (8/7) at 3:00pm – Think your kid’s the only one getting fresh school photos? Your pup’s ready for class with custom ID pics at daycare, complete with name, playroom, and age, no math required. Professionally edited, shareable, and free with care, but only for a limited time.
🍕 Pizza and Focaccia Class @ Hayden Flour Mills | Thursday (8/7) at 5:00pm – Thursday at Hayden Flour Mills means pizza and focaccia boot camp with Don Guerra, our James Beard-winning baker guiding you from dough to golden bliss. Bring an adult bevvy, unleash your inner carb jockey, and prepare to outshine your loved ones in the crust department.
🎸 Jaelyn Kay Acoustic Duo @ Dierks Whiskey Row | Friday (8/8) at 6:00pm – Grab your cowboy hat and head to Whiskey Row for an acoustic romp with Jaelyn Kay and her partner, hitting pop-punk, 80s and 90s favorites, country twang, and today’s earworms. It’s like a reunion tour for all our awkward dance moves, minus the stage fright.
😂 Mainstage Improv Comedy Show @ The Bridge Improv Theater | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – Catch the fun across from Rito’s at Mesa Riverview with six local comics in a no-script, one-hour improv show. It’s a whirlwind of games, scenes, and questionable life choices. Brace for spontaneous story twists, laugh-out-loud antics, and the occasional nudge to join the chaos.
This weekend
🎳 RAD Bowl-a-thon @ AMF Chandler Lanes | Saturday (8/9) at 10:30am – Who knew gutter balls could feel so charitable? Head to Chandler AMF Lanes, don your finest neon socks, and roll for Chandler’s Adaptive Recreation program. Family-friendly antics, generous pledges, and enough bumpers to save your dignity.
🧀 Nacho Average Party @ Desert Wind Harley-Davidson | Saturday (8/9) at 11:00am – Ditch the same-old breakfast routine and dive into a mountain of free nachos stacked high with all the fixings, courtesy of the Desert Wind Angels. Wash it down with ice-cold lemonade as you soak up those laid-back biker vibes. No purchase necessary—just bring your appetite and your squad for a cheesy good time.
🔍 The Dinner Detective @ Embassy Suites by Hilton Tempe | Saturday (8/9) at 6:00pm – Take a break from the routine and dive into Tempe-Phoenix’s interactive murder mystery dinner where suspiciously eager strangers could be the killer, or you. Expect full-plated dinner, dry one-liners, and surprise twists that keep you guessing between bites of chicken parm.
👑 Elvis Starring Justin Shandor @ Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass | Saturday (8/9) at 8:00pm – Justin Shandor’s Elvis extravaganza is sliding into Wild Horse Pass with enough sequins and sideburns to make the King proud. Expect rock ’n’ roll classics, swagger worthy of Graceland, and yes, strictly no refunds, so grab those tickets like they’re hotcakes.
🍜 Bangkok Food Festival 2025 @ Cafe de Bangkok | Sunday (8/10) at 12:00pm – Cafe de Bangkok’s once-a-year Thai feast is basically your passport to real street-style grub without boarding a plane. Over 20 dishes, from braised pork leg rice to sun-dried pork, go for thirty-five bucks a pop, with tots eating free. Show up hungry, leave happy.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/6 Funniest Comic in the Valley: The Finals @ Tempe Improv – 7:30 pm
- 8/7 Carlos Mencia @ Tempe Improv – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 Jaelyn Kay Acoustic Duo @ Dierks Whiskey Row – 6 pm
- 8/8 Maoli @ Marquee Theatre – 8 pm
- 8/8 Identity Crisis @ Icons – 8 pm
- 8/8 Buddy Guy @ Gila River Resort Wild Horse Pass – 8 pm
- 8/9 Planck @ SanTan Gardens – 6:30 pm
- 8/9 Elvis (Justin Shandor) @ Gila River Resort Wild Horse Pass – 8 pm
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