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Scottsdale Arts’ free exhibition — Open spaces: fiber arts addressing the landscape — is on display at the Civic Center Library on N.

Drinkwater Blvd. through Sept. 30, and the show honors the National Parks Service and the beauty of open spaces, explained curator Wendy Raisanen.

Food products in Scottsdale were recalled recently due to contamination risks (soft plastic, salmonella, and undeclared allergens) as PT Organics, Zen Principle, TNVitamins, Khong Guan, and 529 Commerce reported recalls for puree pouches, moringa items, rice balls, and aquafaba powder.

USA TODAY's 2026 Bars of the Year list named only two local bars, spurring a review that highlights five more spots worth a nod.

Among them, Scottsdale’s Handlebar J—celebrating 60 years as a country music and BBQ hangout—remains a cherished venue with live music nights.

Developers Majestic Realty and SRPMIC announced a 99-year lease for a 59-acre industrial project on Salt River Pima-Maricopa land near Chaparral Park — construction will start next year.

SRPMIC also broke ground on a four-story hotel at Talking Stick that will open in late 2027.

Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier welcomed rookie Jeremiyah Love after coach Mike LaFleur called to promise a strong tandem (Allgeier, who recently joined from Atlanta, said the conversation eased his concerns and set up healthy competition).

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Experience your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life in a thrilling live performance.

Megan Moroney Live

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Cost TBA — Experience the vocal talent of Megan Moroney at this vibrant venue.

Nick Thune Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Tempe Improv — Ticket required — Experience the absurdist humor and catchy tunes of Nick Thune in a night of stand-up comedy.