Good morning, Scottsdale.

Fitigues partners with Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue to host a Sip & Shop charity event on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its store (20875 N.

Pima Road, Suite C103), featuring adoptable dogs, live painting by Sebastian Sotomayor, and light bites.

An April planet parade will let residents see Mercury, Mars and Saturn by the naked eye, with its peak on April 18.

Look east 30-60 minutes before dawn in dark rural areas for the best view.

Gas prices in the Valley fell to $4.89 per gallon with a 5-cent drop as statewide averages rose.

In Scottsdale, prices have increased with Costco at 15255 N Hayden Road listing gas at $4.29 per gallon.

The Valley of the Sun JCC will offer two summer day camps starting May 26: Kochavim for ages 2 to Kindergarten (ending July 25) and Shemesh for grades K-10 (ending Aug.

6). The camps include swim lessons, sports, art, music, STEM classes and more in an inclusive setting.

Rose Gorman, a fifth-grade student at Anasazi Elementary, was named a 2026 Arizona International Baccalaureate Schools Primary Years Programme Student of the Year on March 27 for her academic focus, service and international experience.

She will start at Mountainside Middle School this fall.

The Lyrids meteor shower starts today and runs until April 30 — local stargazers can see about five to six meteors per hour at its peak on Tuesday, April 21.

A new state report warns that growing data centers and other large-load users (with continuous power demand) are challenging grid reliability and may raise rates if regulators do not update planning.

The task force calls for transparent policies and coordinated infrastructure investments to protect electric bills.

A new cardiac catheterization lab opened at HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center to support advanced heart care procedures (angiograms, angioplasty, stent placement) for north Scottsdale residents.

The addition is part of an expansion plan that will boost capacity with a future fourth patient care pavilion and extra inpatient beds.

Live Music with People Who Could Fly

5-9 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Check with venue — Enjoy a night of indie pop tunes from the talented band with a nostalgic twist.

Arizona Tiki Oasis

9 a.m. — Hotel Valley Ho — Varies by event — Escape to an island-in-the-desert celebration of Tiki culture with tropical cocktails and immersive experiences.

Scottsdale Fair & Festival

April 17-26 — WestWorld of Scottsdale — Admission TBA — Enjoy thrilling rides, captivating shows, and delicious fair food for the whole family.

Fanya Lin in Concert: Metamorphosis

3-7 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Ticketed event — Experience acclaimed pianist Fanya Lin exploring transformation through a captivating piano recital.

OdySea Aquari-RUN 5K

7:30-10 a.m. — Arizona Boardwalk — Fundraiser entry fee — Participate in an octopus-themed 5K and kids race to support ocean conservation efforts.

Live Music in Old Town Scottsdale

5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while listening to live music by Steve Heavenstone.

Acoustic Emo Night

8:30-11:30 p.m. — Rockbar Inc. — Ticket prices unspecified — Experience a night of soul-stirring acoustic emo music in Scottsdale.

Homegrown - An Arizona Choreographer Showcase

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience vibrant creativity and innovative choreography from Arizona's talented artists.

Third Day 30th Anniversary Tour

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Celebrate the iconic band Third Day as they reunite for their 30th Anniversary Tour with special guest Zach Williams.

Music Theatre Solo Cabarets - Night 1

7:30-10:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Tickets required — Enjoy entertaining songs and stories presented by ASU Music Theatre Performance students.