Customer appreciation luau, princess party, benefit bingo, 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: Massive Mesa AI factory to add 350 jobs, Chandler hosts a ranchera legend at its festival, and Mesa claims a national water conservation crown — catch up here.
State-level stories: Tour Arizona’s quirkiest towns, root for a runner defying MS coast to coast, and meet a teen making biodegradable cups — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Triclosan linked to childhood eczema, Earth’s second-shortest day on record, and a surprising study about dogs — peruse the best of the rest.
Insurance: If you’re paying more than $150 per month for full coverage on your car, comparing rates with other providers can quite literally pay off. Plus… shopping around is free — this tool makes it easy.
Highlights this week
- Volunteers will clean the riverbed Lower Salt
- Dine at Zzeeks Pizza to save pups
- Shop fresh produce, crafts, and info booths
- Pick up free groceries and fresh produce
- Learn how to invest in gold & silver
🫶 We got your back
Gardening: If you’re staring at a barren patch, these plant nurseries stock everything you need, from sun-soaking succulents to shade-loving perennials. Say goodbye to desert vibes and hello to your backyard oasis.
BBQ: Sometimes salad just won’t cut it. Check out these BBQ spots in Gilbert for racks of ribs so good you’ll lick your plate clean.
Entertaining: Turn even the messiest backyard party into a breezy gathering everyone will rave about with these party hosting tips.
Art: Ready to trade screen time for wheel time? Point Defiance Pottery is your clay playground, where wobbly first spins turn into fridge-worthy masterpieces (and yes, getting flecks of mud in your hair totally counts as a badge of honor).
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🥜 National Peanut Butter & Chocolate Day @ Murphy’s Law Irish Pub | Wednesday (7/23) at 11:00am – Patio season begs for boozy mashups, so July 23rd is officially Peanut Butter & Chocolate Day at Murphy’s, complete with $6 Frosted Chocolate Peanut Butter Whiskey shots and $15 take-home pints. Because why settle for dessert without a shot?
🎸 Giuda & Lower Class Brats @ The Rosetta Room | Wednesday (7/23) at 6:00pm – Clear your calendar for a midweek detour to Mesa’s Rosetta Room and rock out to Italy’s Giuda teaming with our hometown scallywags Lower Class Brats. Menstrual Tramps and Knife’s Edge add extra local bite. Cheap beers, raw energy, zero pretense.
🐾 Raise Some Dough for Paws @ Zzeeks Pizza | Thursday (7/24) at 4:00pm – Who knew doing good could be this cheesy? Zzeeks Pizza at McQueen or Ocotillo is donating part of your order to Love Connection Dog Rescue, so you can save pups and your midnight snack in one swoop. Bonus raffle action at Ocotillo for prize hunters.
🎒 Back to School Celebration @ Big Air Chandler | Friday (7/25) at 3:00pm – Take a break from the school supply scramble and bounce into Big Air’s annual Back to School Celebration. Rediscover your inner kid with epic jumps, mellow competitions, and the fleeting belief you still have spring in your step. Bounce into fun before the books begin.
🏄 Hang 110° Flow Competition | Friday (7/25) at 5:00pm – Forget your backyard pool, for seven bucks you can either surf like a local legend or eat it spectacularly on Rhodes Aquatic’s FlowRider. There are trophies for the top three, mercy medals for the biggest wipeout. Who’s game?
This weekend
🌺 Customer Appreciation Luau @ Desert Wind Harley-Davidson | Saturday (7/26) at 11:00am – This luau at Desert Wind H-D blends island vibes, greasy-grip bike washes, and Random Jam AZ beats. Free lunch keeps hangry at bay, while the Hula and fire show brings more drama than your cousin’s BBQ. No strings attached.
👑 Princess Party | Saturday (7/26) at 12:00pm – Ready to turn a Dairy Queen run into a royal affair? Knights and princesses can meet a mystery royal guest while doodling masterpieces on provided coloring sheets. Costumes and toys highly encouraged, and you can tempt them with chicken strips, cheeseburgers, blizzards.
🎮 Level 1 Pinball Tournament @ Level 1 Arcade Bar | Saturday (7/26) at 1:00pm – Pinball junkies, rejoice: Level 1 Arcade Bar in Mesa is hosting a five-round smackdown, plus a playoff for the top four qualifiers. $5 gets you in, and they’ve got enough freebies between rounds to make you feel like a winner before you’ve even scored.
🎱 Benefit Bingo @ Hair of the Dog – Wine Bar and Tap House | Saturday (7/26) at 7:00pm – Think bingo night with a cause, and maybe more barking than bingo markers. All entry fees help Big Hearts for Big Breeds, so you can feel noble while yelling “Bingo!” Bonus: the early bird scoring the best seat avoids the last row shuffle.
🚗 Carvin Cancer Benefit @ Local Legends Bar & Grill | Sunday (7/27) at 1:00pm – Whether you’re a seasoned string-slinger or just there for the liquid courage, swing by Local Legends in Mesa for a cancer benefit to get Carvin Jones, our King of the Strings, back on stage. Expect raffle prizes, art and instruments, plus local talent.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/23 Sip & Spin @ Hair of the Dog – 6 pm
- 7/23 Moulin Rouge @ ASU Gammage – 7:30 pm
- 7/23 Ramirez @ Nile Theater – 8 pm
- 7/24 American Amigos @ SanTan Gardens – 7 pm
- 7/25 David Lucas @ Tempe Improv – 7 pm
- 7/25 Sweet Home Alabama @ Casino Arizona – 7:30 pm
- 7/25 Scene Queen @ Nile Theater – 8 pm
- 7/25 Reggae Night @ O.H.S.O. – 8 pm
- 7/26 Dave’s Birthday Bash @ Tap Dragon – 3 pm
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