Welcome home vintage market, pizza and focaccia class, Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Mesa. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Mesa 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 committee this Tuesday
- Drop in for free Friday family playtime
- Bowl for Chandler’s Adaptive Recreation participants
- Enjoy networking at this Phoenix breakfast event
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Mesa’s local scene has it all. From holistic chow to aquarium must-haves and indestructible chew toys, check out these pet stores serving up top-tier treats and gear for every kind of best friend.
Nightlife: As the sun sets, neon-lit dance floors and hidden speakeasies take over. Explore these after-dark spots perfect for night owls.
Travel: Worried about solo trips after 50? These safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, Mesa Encore 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
🚧 Tempe Checkpoints @ The Shop Beer Co. | Tuesday (8/5) at 6:00pm – Lace up your sneakers like you mean it, drag along someone younger for pace, and zigzag through Tempe’s hidden gems collecting raffle tickets. Then reconvene at The Shop Beer Co. for craft brews, decent bar snacks, and maybe a prize that justifies the sweat.
🏡 Welcome Home Vintage Market | Wednesday (8/6) at 6:00pm – The Old Brick House is hosting a Welcome Home Vintage Market filled with handpicked treasures from our summer haul, plus a fully stocked bakery and free entry and parking. Swing by Wednesday evening for a shot at a $100 shopping spree, no elbow grease required.
🍕 Pizza and Focaccia Class @ Hayden Flour Mills | Thursday (8/7) at 5:00pm – Nothing beats your own slice, especially when you’ve kneaded pizza dough and focaccia alongside a James Beard Award winning baker, then dunked fluffy bread in olive oil with a local brew. This 15-person class at Hayden Flour Mills welcomes newbies and seasoned flour fiends alike.
🎸 Jaelyn Kay Acoustic Duo @ Dierks Whiskey Row | Friday (8/8) at 6:00pm – Skip the weekend reruns and grab a spot at Whiskey Row, where Jaelyn Kay’s acoustic duo will mash pop-punk, 80s anthems, 90s flashbacks, country twang, and today’s hits in one set. It’s the kind of playlist that makes us feel both young, and well-adjusted.
🎭 Mainstage Improv Comedy Show @ The Bridge Improv Theater | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – Get ready for a one-hour laugh spree across from Rito’s at Mesa Riverview, where six quick-witted pros whip up scenes, games, and stories on the spot. It’s casual local theater at its best, with enough awkward brilliance to make Derrek from accounting blush.
This weekend
🚘 Cars and Coffee at Pinacle Peak @ Alpio’s At Troon | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00am – Caffeine, chrome, and car talk—what more do you need on a Saturday morning? Stroll past rows of classics and exotics while munching on donut holes and breakfast burritos. Whether you roll up in a ‘60s muscle car or just love the view, you’re in good company.
🧼 Community Clean-Up @ Any Lab Test Now | Saturday (8/9) at 8:00am – Roll up those sleeves and let’s clean up PHX, one piece of litter at a time. This mile-long community cleanup along Northern Ave isn’t just good for the planet—it’s good for the soul. Closed-toe shoes required, good vibes guaranteed.
🧘 Power of Positivity: Mind Mastery Workshop & Breath 8/9 | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00am – Clear your calendar for a brain reboot, six spaces only. This brain-tuning meets breathwork workshop mixes science, spirituality, and handouts fancier than your high school notes, but thankfully no kale smoothies. Arrive frazzled, leave a little more centered.
🎤 Unwritten Law @ The Nile | Saturday (8/9) at 6:00pm – Who says you can’t relive your punk glory days without sacrificing dignity? Unwritten Law is dusting off Elva and The Black Album at The Nile, flanked by Pulley, Agent 51, and Jason Cruz & The Howl, with riffs certain to rouse your inner teenager.
🐺 Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale | Sunday (8/10) at 7:00am – Ready to turn your backyard pool envy into reality without boarding a plane? Slide into Scottsdale’s largest indoor-outdoor splash palace with family suites from $99 a night (use code 2508HSTD). Comes with waterpark tickets, wallet-friendly retail, and restaurant discounts, plus zero judgment on cannonballs.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/5 Taco Tuesday @ American Legion Post – 2 pm
- 8/5 Tuesday Karaoke @ Pizzicata Pizzareia – 4 pm
- 8/5 Tuesday Night Bingo @ Outlets North Phoenix – 5 pm
- 8/5 Geeks who Drink Trivia @ Barrio Brewing – 6:30 pm
- 8/8 Jaelyn Kay Acoustic Duo @ Dierks Whiskey Row – 6 pm
- 8/8 Christie Huff @ Chandler Center for the Arts – 7:30 pm
- 8/9 Planck @ Santan Gardens – 6:30 pm
- 8/9 Tattoos and Tequila @ Icons Sports Grill – 8 pm
- 8/10 Arizona Avenue Band @ Icons Sports Grill – 3:30 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Timothy Unroe (My Home Group Real Estate)
Mesa Groves elegance meets everyday comfort in this sprawling basement home, where wood beams, crown molding, and alder cabinetry add a dash of drama to every room. The chef’s kitchen is ready for culinary adventures, while the formal dining room and double fireplaces keep things cozy and grand. The master suite brings spa-day vibes, and there’s a guest room with en suite plus an office with its own secret exit.
Downstairs, the game room and bar set the scene for late-night shenanigans, flanked by two bedrooms with a Jack & Jill bath. Outside, a saltwater pool, spa, and built-in grill hide behind lush landscaping. Four-car garage and RV gate mean there’s room for every toy.
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