Good morning, Scottsdale.

Financial advisor Susan Bailey of UBS in Scottsdale was recognized on Forbes’ Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list and her team was named on the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list based on last year's performance data, highlighting their role in portfolio management and generational wealth planning.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2026–27 season with Paula Cole on Friday, Oct.

2, Punch Brothers on Saturday, Oct. 10 and a live Fraggle Rock experience on Saturday, Nov. 28 (tickets go on sale May 7). More programming will be announced later this summer.

Drivers in Scottsdale got relief as gas prices for regular dropped 14 cents to $3.97 on Thursday—AAA Arizona noted the decline amid a wider 15-cent reduction across the Valley ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

Arizona transportation officials say no full freeway closures are planned on the extended Fourth of July weekend, though heavy traffic is expected on highways including I-10 and I-17.

The I-17 flex lanes (from Black Canyon City to Sunset Point) will allow northbound travel through Saturday and southbound travel on Sunday.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department urges off-road enthusiasts to follow safety rules — wear helmets, buckle up, and limit passengers — as past Fourth of July outings saw a rise in OHV-related fatalities, stressing cautious riding today.

Dr. Maya Thosani of HonorHealth warns that people with Type 2 diabetes face weakened skin barriers from high blood sugar and need to protect their skin.

She advises moisturizing after showers, using gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and checking feet daily (a simple yet key routine).

Esteban Concert

7-10 p.m. — Musical Instrument Museum — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of music with Esteban at a premier venue.

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Backpack Drives

5-11 p.m. — Bell Bank Park — Free entry — Help local students gear up for a successful school year with a complimentary backpack full of supplies.

Intermediate Spanish Class

11 a.m. — Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center — $ — Enhance your Spanish skills with engaging conversations and grammar lessons.

Aji Sunset Sound Bath

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Aji Spa — Cost info not provided — Experience soothing sound vibrations while enjoying a beautiful desert sunset.

Signature Camp Express

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM — Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center — Check website for details — Experience the fun of a week-long camp in just one day with activities and a possible field trip.

Parent-Child Aquatic Course

5:00 PM - 5:25 PM — Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center — Check registration dates — Introduce your infant or toddler to water safety with songs and activities.

Weekly Duplicate Bridge Games

12:30 – 4:30 PM — Via Linda Senior Center — Entry fee required — Engage in strategic play at scheduled Duplicate Bridge games every week.

Daniel Caesar Concert

7:30 PM — Footprint Center — Sold Out — Experience an evening of soulful melodies with Daniel Caesar and Faye Webster.

Weekly Duplicate Bridge Games

12:30 – 4:30 PM — Granite Reef Senior Center — Signup required — Engage in spirited competition with partners in this weekly bridge event.

Live Music Sunday with James Mills

4-7 p.m. — Wayward — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of indie pop tunes in an intimate culinary setting featuring the sounds of People Who Could Fly.