A robot mastering pingpong, Build a Teddy Bear High Tea, Dinosaurs After Dark, Salt River Music Fest, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Gilbert. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Gilbert Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: A robot mastering pingpong and eyeing household chores, a century old Tempe home reborn as a Thai spot, and adorable shelter pets awaiting families — catch up here.
State-level stories: Lightning sparked White Sage Fire prompts North Rim evacuations, statewide Turquoise Alert goes live for missing Indigenous adults, and rising shortstop eyes MLB draft — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Ford is recalling over 850,000 cars with fuel pump flaws, NASA’s probe delivered closest Sun shots, and BlackRock plans private investments in 401k portfolios — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Get low-cost pet vaccines on wheels
- Get kids free back-to-school health checks
- Save lives at HD SOUTH blood drive
- Meet off-roaders while collecting school supplies
- Compare home equity loans for free
- Save $300 on Endurance auto repair coverage
🫶 We got your back
Dogs: Your four-legged companion called and said they’re overdue for an adventure. If you can’t say no (we don’t blame you), check out our favorite dog parks, grab the leash, and head out.
Culture: When you need a change of scene, these must-visit museums, from art galleries and sculptures to history and oddly specific niches, are a great excuse to put on real pants and explore the city.
Drink: Swap gas station swill and drive-thru disappointment for baristas who remember your “usual” and pastry cases that whisper sweet temptations. These nearby caffeine sanctuaries know great coffee is about more than just the beans.
Money: Energy bills hitting harder than an afternoon shot of espresso? A few simple tweaks like draft stoppers, LED swaps, and the like can actually make a dent in your monthly statements. Get more energy-saving hacks here.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🧸 Build a Teddy Bear High Tea @ The Quirky Royal Tea Room | Wednesday (7/16) at 11:30am – Curious about turning scones into stuffed bears? For $100 you and a friend sip tea, nibble pastries, and assemble your own teddy, complete with outfits, birth certificate, and wishing stone. It’s grown-up playtime with better china and actual tea.
🌃 Dinosaurs After Dark@ Arizona Museum of Natural History | Wednesday (7/16) at 5:00pm – Fancy a stroll among towering skeletons without dodging toddlers on sugar highs? The museum’s staying open later to indulge your grown-up Jurassic obsession. It’s the perfect excuse to nerd out, crack dry jokes, and finally nail the Velociraptor pronunciation right in town.
🎸 82Major Tour <82 syndrome> @ Nile Theater | Thursday (7/17) at 7:00pm – Nothing screams summer in Phoenix like a K-pop invasion, and 82MAJOR is bringing its debut tour to the Nile Theater. These six gents can belt notes even your neighbor’s parrot envies, and the Hi Touch upgrade is basically adulthood’s version of trick-or-treating.
🚗 Letzroll and RPM Steering Meet and Greet-Back to School Drive@ LetzRoll Offroad | Friday (7/18) at 6:00pm – Nothing says “community” like hanging out with off-road junkies and stuffing backpacks, right? Swing by for a low-key Meet and Greet with LetzRoll and RPM Steering, swap rig tales, enjoy a few surprises, and load up school supplies so the kiddos don’t start class empty-handed.
🌕 Dexter and The Moonrocks @ Marquee Theatre | Friday (7/18) at 8:00pm – Tonight’s gig is Dexter and The Moonrocks on the main floor, general admission standing room only, so wear your comfiest boots. Balcony seating is 21+, buy that extra ticket, and have $10 cash for parking. No refunds unless the headliner ghosts.
This weekend
🎅 Christmas in July Pop-Up@ Sip & Shop | Saturday (7/19) at 10:00am – Nothing says peak summer like Santa in shades and frostless eggnog. Stop by Sip & Shop’s Christmas in July pop-up for ornament making, cold Christmas cocktails and mocktails, pop-up vendors, festive treats, and even permanent jewelry, tattoos, or piercings to commemorate the heat wave.
💦 Water You Doing Pop-Up @ Arrowhead Pool | Saturday (7/19) at 12:00pm – Grab your flip-flops and slip into the community pool for the Water You Doing pop-up, where CPR demos pair with public swims plus summer swim lesson info. Entry’s free from noon to 2, so your backyard sprinkler can take a well-earned break.
🎶 Salt River Music Fest Vol. 1 @ Salt River Community Building | Saturday (7/19) at 6:00pm – This summer’s hottest debut hits Scottsdale on July 19, transforming the Salt River Community Building into an all-ages oasis of local flair and live beats. No booze inside (but your 420-friendly vibes are welcome!), just artisan vendors, stacked AZ talent from Beyond The Horizon to beachsmoke, and non-stop DJ spins.
🔍 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Embassy Suites by Hilton Tempe | Saturday (7/19) at 6:00pm – Tempe’s latest dinner dilemma pairs your favorite comfort meal with a side of sleuthing, where actors double as fellow diners and anyone, even chatty cousin Steve, could be the suspect. Think improv comedy, surprise twists, and bragging rights if you crack the case before dessert.
🕰️ Sixtiesmania @ Chandler Center for the Arts | Sunday (7/20) at 5:00pm – Ready for a nostalgia trip without the questionable haircuts? A top-flight Vegas tribute band rolls in to crank out Beatles, Stones, Doors, and Beach Boys anthems like it’s 1969 all over again. Tie-dye optional, good vibes mandatory.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/16 Funniest Comic In The Valley @ Tempe Improv – 7:30 pm
- 7/17 Sunset Music Series @ Downtown Mesa – 6 pm
- 7/17 82Major Tour: 82 Syndrome @ Nile Theater – 7 pm
- 7/17 Mike Vecchione @ Tempe Improv – 7:30 pm
- 7/18 Rock and Roll Over @ Casino Arizona – 7:30 pm
- 7/18 Kool & the Gang @ Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino – 8 pm
- 7/19 Salt River Music Fest Vol. 1 @ Salt River Community Building – 6 pm
- 7/19 Nekromantix @ Marquee Theatre – 6:30 pm
- 7/19 Kings @ Tap Dragon – 7 pm
- 7/19 Two Friends @ Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino – 7 pm
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