What is happening in Phoenix, AZ right now
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Phoenix is a valley of cities pretending to be one city. Tempe is its own thing, Scottsdale is its own thing, Arcadia is its own thing, and locals know exactly which exit to take. PinScene treats the Valley like the chain of neighborhoods it actually is.
Active right now near Phoenix
Coming Soon in Phoenix
8 pins- Over on South Central Avenue, Desert Soul Lounge is planned for the former Plush Kitchen location. A liquor license application lists owner Jeff Shear.
- Emberance is planning a late fall 2026 opening at Hilton Phoenix Resort at The Peak. It's going in at 7667 N. 16th Street.
- Downtown Chandler's long-vacant lot is set to get the city's tallest building, there's a new project planned for the spot.
- The Original Tavern is planned for 2027 at City North, in the former Mellow Mushroom space.
- Chandler has revived a plan to extend its airport runway, though the city may not ask voters to approve it.
- The Original Tavern plans to open in 2027 at 5350 E. High Street in City North, in north Phoenix.
- Tempe coffee shop plans move to Mesa after 11 years. New space, big family plans.
- What’s being built over by the Scottsdale AutoShow near Loop 101?
Openings & Closings in Phoenix
5 pins- PRESS Coffee opens new Camelback Corridor café. Grand opening Nov. 7–8.
- PRESS Coffee celebrates its new Camelback Corridor café with a grand opening Nov. 7–8, with complimentary treats and giveaways.
- Just Blaze brings graffiti supplies to downtown Phoenix.
- Just Blaze, a Phoenix art store near Roosevelt Row, is now open with graffiti supplies and street art culture.
- Phoenix Chinese restaurant closing. Generations of egg rolls and pork noodles.
Event in Phoenix
4 pins- A No Kings protest is set for Oct. 17 at Grant Park in downtown Phoenix.
- Over on the Phoenix weekend calendar, there is world music, an ASU football watch party and a community art project, all free to attend.
- Downtown Mesa’s got a weekend of free live music coming up, with rock, punk, hip-hop and more across eight stages.
- Two-day comedy festival at Cubs spring training stadium, Oct. 17 and 18.
Community in Phoenix
3 pinsFood & Drink in Phoenix
2 pinsIncident in Phoenix
4 pins- Lovie Smith, Desert Ridge football confrontation video.
- A bicycling dad’s death in Mesa is ruled a homicide after police tased him.
- The Arizona Supreme Court will consider whether the Clean Elections Commission can investigate whether two Green Party candidates fraudulently obtained millions in public campaign funds.
- Phoenix Cancer Survivors Park is left with one statue after a suspected theft.
Sports in Phoenix
2 pinsQuestion in Phoenix
87 pins- Is there a Taco Mich around here that does 99-cent tacos on Fridays?
- Where can you grab a decent burrito or tacos in Encanto after 11 pm?
- Know any playgrounds or splash pads in Ahwatukee that work for toddlers and older kids?
- Where can I demo high-end headphones in Phoenix?
- Does it feel like autumn is coming over in Phoenix, even with these high temperatures?
- What are some date night ideas over in Sunnyslope, such as a place with a good view or a cozy wine spot?
- Tempe gym with pickup basketball or less-packed weekend yoga?
- Free outdoor things to do in Laveen this weekend?
- Any fun spots in Downtown Chandler with good cocktails and a fire pit for a second date?
- Where can you find live music or a solid taproom over on a weeknight in Glendale?
- Where can I find affordable birria or carne asada for a casual lunch in Maryvale?
- where in Encanto can we find a date night spot that feels lowkey, not too fancy?
About Phoenix
New spot on Roosevelt Row, hike at Camelback, weather warning from the desert, traffic on Loop 101. Live community map for Phoenix and the Valley.
Pop. 1645K city · 5.0M metroFounded 1881Sonoran heatdesert hikingspring trainingMexican food
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