The Valley Now archive
746 dated briefs from across the Phoenix Valley. Older stories preserve what was reported at the time; opening details can change.
Phoenix ·
Top independently owned Phoenix restaurants are offering three-course, prix-fixe menus for $55-66, plus a one-night-only Chef's Week Dinner Series, through Aug. 9.
Source: Visit Phoenix
Queen Creek ·
Riding events run both mornings at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, with barrel racing tonight. Food trucks follow next Friday, Aug. 7, at Ellsworth Loop & Aldecoa Drive.
Source: City of Queen Creek
Scottsdale ·
The historic adobe house-turned-gallery in Old Town is showing its Inside Perspective exhibition now through Aug. 27, free to visit.
Source: Shemer Art Center
Tempe ·
Volunteers pull trash and invasive stinknet from the Mill Ave bridge area at Tempe Town Lake, three 1-hour shifts starting at 8am, no minimum age and community service hours available.
Source: Keep Tempe Beautiful
Gilbert ·
Signature at SanTan Village breaks ground now on the northwest quadrant of SanTan Village Parkway and Williams Field Road. Phase I includes a 43,000 sq ft Whole Foods and a 119,397 sq ft Dick's House of Sport with a climbing wall, golf simulator bays and multi-sport cages.
Source: AZ Big Media
Glendale ·
Habit Burger & Grill and QDOBA Mexican Eats open this summer in the north parking lot, with drive-thru service. Cafe Zupas and Yogurtland follow this fall, rounding out four new dining options at the outlet mall.
Source: ABC15
Peoria ·
Desert West Night Market returns to Peoria Sports Complex every Saturday in August and September, 6-9pm. The open-air event features 120+ vendors, food trucks, a DJ, a full bar and splash pad activities. Free to enter, free to park.
Source: City of Peoria
Surprise ·
Developer Diversified Partners is bringing roughly 120,000 sq ft of pad sites, shop space and build-to-suit options to the northeast corner of Cactus Road and Cotton Lane. A convenience store with fuel, drive-thru restaurant brands and a veterinary clinic are already confirmed tenants.
Source: AZ Big Media
Tempe ·
The 6,000 sq ft store marks Carhartt's first stand-alone retail location in the Phoenix metro area. KUIU, a performance hunting and outdoor brand, is set to open its first Arizona store at the same center later this summer.
Source: KTAR
Chandler ·
Arizona's first Seafood City opened at Chandler Fashion Center this morning at 9am with performances throughout the day. The first 200 customers with a $35 purchase get a 15-pound bag of rice for $1.
Source: KTAR News
Glendale ·
It's the Cardinals' lone home preseason game this year, kicking off at 7pm against Dallas. It's the first time the Cowboys have played at State Farm Stadium since 2023.
Source: AZCardinals.com
Mesa ·
The Sichuan hot pot chain is among the new restaurants anticipated at Mekong Plaza's expansion, joining the wave of Asian dining names that have already turned the plaza into one of Mesa's biggest food destinations.
Source: Phoenix New TimesScottsdale ·
The Henry is built to work all day, morning coffee and brunch, lunch meetings, happy hour cocktails and dinner, all in one space from the local restaurant group behind some of the Valley's best-known concepts.
Source: Scottsdale.com
Tempe ·
The 4,500-square-foot store is set to land between J.Crew and Lululemon later this year, bringing the handbag and accessories brand to Tempe for the first time.
Source: What Now Phoenix
Buckeye ·
Buckeye Commons keeps growing past its original Costco anchor. A groundbreaking was just held for new Panera and Starbucks locations, joining a lineup that already includes Home Depot's first Buckeye store, Dick's Sporting Goods, Five Below and Barnes & Noble.
Source: KTAR NewsChandler ·
The new location at 1901 E. Northrop Boulevard celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting alongside the Chandler Chamber of Commerce at 4pm on Aug. 20, followed by a family-friendly Super Saturday event on Aug. 23 from 10am-2pm featuring local vendors.
Source: Floor & DecorGilbert ·
Three concepts from Flagship Restaurant Group are headed to the 10-acre Heritage Park development: Ghost Donkey, the NYC Mexican bar known for loaded nachos and churros; Palma, a happy-hour-forward eatery with brunch and sushi; and Blue Sushi Sake Grill, their 3rd Arizona location. First openings land in 2026, full build-out by March 2027.
Source: KTAR News
Glendale ·
Desert Diamond Arena hosts three shows: Saturday 11:30am and 6:30pm, Sunday 1:30pm, featuring Bigfoot, Bone Shaker, Tiger Shark and the world debut of a new truck, Rhinomite, plus freestyle motocross and enhanced pyro effects.
Source: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Mesa ·
Snowy Village Dessert Cafe is bringing bingsoo, towering shaved milk ice piled with fresh fruit, to Mekong Plaza's 32,000 sq ft expansion, alongside newcomers Meet Fresh (Taiwanese boba, its 2nd AZ location), ANH Vietnamese, bb.q Chicken and more.
Source: Phoenix New TimesPeoria ·
Central School, a Mission Revival schoolhouse on the National Register of Historic Places, is being restored into a full arts and culture center at 83rd Avenue and Madison Street, with exhibit, performance and classroom space plus a new restroom/office annex. Construction started this spring and is expected to wrap by the end of October.
Source: City of PeoriaPhoenix ·
The nation's top gymnasts compete at the Mortgage Matchup Center over four days: men's competition Aug. 6 and 8, women's Aug. 7 and 9, juniors in the afternoon and seniors in the evening. The event broadcasts live on NBC Sports, CNBC and Peacock.
Source: USA Gymnastics
Queen Creek ·
The Denver-founded breakfast favorite is opening at the northeast corner of Ellsworth and Ocotillo Roads, joining Shake Shack, Postino and The Porch in The Switchyard's first phase, a $120 million, 10-acre district, aiming to be Queen Creek's first walkable hangout.
Source: What Now PhoenixScottsdale ·
The Reba and Dolly Tribute Show plays the Showroom at Casino Arizona for three nights: Aug. 7 and 8 at 7:30pm, Aug. 9 at 3pm. It's a tribute act covering both artists' catalogs, with tickets starting around $36-39.
Source: Ticketmaster
Tempe ·
C.A.S.A. Modern Tequileria creator Scott Price is opening RePUBLic, a bar and grill with pool tables, south of Sixth Street on Mill Avenue. He's expanding his original C.A.S.A. location the same month, both targeting an August 2026 opening.
Source: Phoenix New Times
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