Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Valley events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. continue this week. In Scottsdale, the 32nd annual celebration with Dr. Mary Frances Berry will take place on Thursday, Jan. 15 at Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts (starting 5:30 p.m.), and other cities host parades, festivals, and service projects. Scottsdale Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Car enthusiasts can watch Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 from Jan. 17 to 25 at WestWorld via livestream on the Barrett-Jackson website, FYI app, and History Channel app. The auction offers multiple viewing options so locals can catch live parades and bidder previews from anywhere. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, paper cranes honor the legacy of two WWII internment camps built on tribal lands in Arizona. KJZZ's Emily Mai (in a video guide) shows you how to fold these symbolic cranes to remember the past. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ HonorHealth held a ribbon-cutting at its new Complete Care facility at 25550 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway in Peoria today, opening a 12,172 sqft space that combines emergency and urgent care with on-site testing and is open 24 hours, seven days a week — ensuring residents have timely access to care. Arizona Digital Free Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale resident Alexy Posner started the Taylor Swift-themed Swiftie Liftie Club, which conducts workouts at Groundwrk in Phoenix and hosts an outdoor session this weekend to benefit the Arizona Animal Welfare League. The club plans *future expansion*, and participants must sing song lyrics if they know them. KJZZ
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The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel
3-6 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Cost details not provided — Experience a nostalgia-filled afternoon of Simon & Garfunkel classics followed by dinner in Old Town.
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Arizona Balloon Classic
4-9 p.m. — Wild Horse Pass Stadium — Prices vary — Experience breathtaking balloon ascensions and dazzling evening glows amidst food, music, and family fun.
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Songs from Film - A Revue
2:00-3:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy an intimate revue of songs and musings from iconic musicals and unforgettable cinema classics.
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Aloft Live! featuring Chris Yak Acoustic
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back live acoustic performance by Chris Yak while sipping cocktails and light fare.
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Jourdan Rolland Music Event
2-6 p.m. — Continental Golf Club — Free entry — Enjoy a lively mix of genres from this engaging Arizona musician.
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Scottsdale Book Festival
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Scottsdale Civic Center — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of books and storytelling with over 200 authors and live entertainment.
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PVSchools Community 5K Fun Run/Walk
9:15-10:00 a.m. — Horizon HS Football Field — Registration fee — Participate in a fun-filled 5K to support the local community and promote fitness.
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The Barricade Boys: Broadway at the Movies
2-9:30 p.m. — Highlands Church — Check website for pricing — Experience a sensational musical journey through iconic films and movie musicals with The Barricade Boys.
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Live Music by James Mills at Culinary Dropout
6-9 p.m. — Culinary Dropout — Free entry — Enjoy indie pop tunes and tasty food in a laid-back Scottsdale setting.
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Coors Light Birds Nest with John Summit
3-5 p.m. — TPC Scottsdale — Tickets via Ticketmaster — Enjoy an exciting afternoon of music at the Coors Light Birds Nest featuring John Summit.
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