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Scottsdale
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mike Sharkey answered a local Q&A by the Daily Independent to share his story and help build connections in Scottsdale. His insights offer a personal look at daily life (highlighting his background and experiences) and aim to strengthen community ties. Scottsdale Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Memorial Day, May 25, Scottsdale community members will join families & friends in honoring service members who lost their lives on battlefields. Scottsdale Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Scottsdale United Methodist Church will host Compassion Day Camp/VBS June 22-26, offering a morning camp from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for $50 and a full-day camp from 8:30-5:30 p.m. for $250 at 11735 N. Scottsdale Road; the camps feature activities like yoga, mindfulness & science experiments for kids. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The FAA released a draft environmental assessment that may change flight paths over Scottsdale; neighborhoods could see more or fewer overflights as the agency shifts to a satellite-based navigation plan. Residents can join virtual workshops, including one at (5:00 p.m.) Tuesday, May 19, and offer comments until June. Scottsdale Progress
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Diamondbacks complete their road trip and return today for a seven-game homestand (three games against the Giants and four against the Rockies). A Serpientes jersey giveaway for the first 25,000 fans is set for Saturday, May 23 at Chase Field. The Arizona Republic
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Live Music with Emmy Griswold
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic melodies spanning classic country to soft rock in a laid-back atmosphere.
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Himalayan Salt Therapy Sound Bath and Breathwork
6-8 p.m. — The Halo Sanctuary — Registration required — Experience a restorative journey of breath, sound, and meditation in a serene salt cave.
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The Girl Friends, Inc. Conclave featuring Nat Adderley Jr
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of musical artistry with Lisa Fischer and Nat Adderley Jr at this special conclave.
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San Pacho Concert
12-3 p.m. — Maya Day + Night — Tickets start at $48 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by San Pacho in Scottsdale.
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DJ Boomer Live
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley Bar — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of R&B, funk, and soul with DJ Boomer in the Rose Room.
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AZ Sunrise Series
6:30 – 8:00 AM — Scottsdale Sports Complex — Registration required — Arizona runners keep the pace as temperatures rise in the morning sunshine.
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Splashball Water Polo Program
June 1-11 — Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center — Registration required — Discover the fun of water polo with this non-contact sport for kids aged 10-14.
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Live Music with People Who Could Fly
5-8 p.m. — Aloft by Marriott Scottsdale — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while listening to the indie pop band People Who Could Fly.
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90s Hip Hop and R&B Night with DJ Rikkie Tee
8-11 p.m. — Crescent Ballroom — $5 — Enjoy old school 90s R&B and hip hop beats from legends like Tupac and Biggie with DJ Rikkie Tee.
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Live Music with Jessica Maeve
5-8 p.m. — Aloft by Marriott Scottsdale — Free entry — Relax with cocktails and delight in the unique sounds of award-winning ukulele artist Jessica Maeve.
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