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Scottsdale
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Din Tai Fung will open its 10,000 sqft venue at Scottsdale Fashion Square in April 2026 — seating 340 diners and serving Taiwanese dishes like Xiao Long bao in a desert-inspired space with gold accents and red signage. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Barrett-Jackson Auction returns to Scottsdale from Jan. 17 to 25 at WestWorld featuring classic and modern supercars with no reserve, including a restored 1955 Mercedes and a 2019 McLaren Senna. Today, country music star Cole Swindell performs live at Rock The Block (opening act: Chase Rice) for attendees. City Sun Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Unified closed two schools in December to save $3 million amid a valley-wide enrollment drop driven by higher home prices+ lower birth rates and expanded voucher programs. The decision reflects cost-cutting measures by districts responding to shifting local demographics. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County health officials reported an adult measles case from international travel that led to hospitalization, marking the county's first confirmed case amid Arizona’s outbreak with over 200 cases since June. Officials advise residents to check vaccination records to protect against the highly contagious virus. KJZZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ WM and Novel Ice Cream are teaming up to launch the WMPO Green Dream ice cream flavor at the WM Phoenix Open event. The mint flavor with chocolate chips and pretzels will be sold Feb. 3-8 and 20% of sales will go to a local sustainability fund. Scottsdale Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman says mortgage rates (currently 6.25%) may drop below 6% soon, which could save local buyers $200 to $300 monthly; improving affordability also depends on increasing home inventory amid cautious market conditions. ABC15 Arizona
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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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Celebration of Fine Art 2026
10 AM – 6 PM — Scottsdale, AZ — $12 — Experience a vibrant living gallery with artists creating and connecting in real time.
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Celebration of Fine Art 2026
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Scottsdale Art Venue — $12 — Experience a vibrant showcase of creativity as artists create and engage in a living gallery.
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