6 MAY 2023 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? new. Restaurants range from Southwestern favorites, comfort food and snacks, five-star dining, and everything in between. Prices range from $30-$50 per person. arizonarestaurantweek.com Located on 32nd Street just north of Indian School Road is The Common , a new 130- unit apartment complex. Each home includes fiber internet, and indoor and outdoor “social spaces” offer fire-pits, televisions, cooking and catering kitchens and gaming consoles. Other features include private underground parking, a pet spa, a fitness center and a heated/cooled swimming pool. thecommonphoenix.com Hotel Valley Ho is now offering a Deep Stretch Sundays class at the VH Spa every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ACE-certified personal trainer Hashana Weiss will guide guests through a series of stretches and breath work for a sense of inner balance and well-being. The class is $25, or $15 for those who book the Self-Care Sunday Package. Reservations are required. hotelvalleyho.com Southwest Human Development is partnering with Valley businesses throughout May while participating in the Grow a Reader virtual book drive. Here’s how families can help: visit a participating location, “pick a flower,” and purchase books online. Donated books are distributed to families participating in SHD’s early literacy programs. swhd.org If you are an aspiring food entrepreneur or are looking to grow your business, Local First Arizona’s Community Kitchen Incubation Program might just be for you. The organization is now accepting applicants who want to turn their concept or startup into a success. Businesses will have access to a walk-in refrigerator, food storage, counters and wash-up area. Locations are available in Mesa, South Phoenix and, later this year, West Valley and downtown Phoenix. Interviews are open until July 30. goodfoodfinderaz.com On Friday, May 5, Cave + Post Trading Co. will host a grand re-opening celebration, First Friday-style. Guests will find live music, food trucks, a Shinola brand trunk show and a Freenote brand Cloth trunk show. The event starts at 12 p.m. at 509 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. caveandpost.com Z’Tejas (8300 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale) is hosting a “Cinco for Cinco” event, which includes $5 house margaritas, a live DJ, a piñata, and giveaways. scottsdale.ztejas.com Located at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Kona Grill (7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale) will offer $5 margaritas, fish tacos and shrimp tacos. konagrill.com Cinco de Macayo fiesta is happening all day long at Macayos (8608 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale). Guests can enjoy the a la carte Macayo Chimi for $10, plus drink specials including $3 Dos XX, $4 Fireball shots or the $8 Cinco Margarita. macayo.com Arcadians Angeles Klein and Avery Olmstead have started an organization for single moms called Better Together Single Moms Group . The duo has worked with other Valley moms to provide exciting monthly events and get-togethers. On May 13 from 4-6 p.m., families can participate in a donation-based Mother’s Day photo shoot and picnic at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. meetup.com/bettertogether School of Rock is opening a new franchise location on the southeast corner of 28 th St. and Indian School. Offering programs like Rock 101, Songwriting, instrument lessons and more, the school is geared toward teaching kids and adults everything they need to become a rock star. schoolofrock.com In April, Arcadia mom Sandra Zanck opened Casa Lola (525 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix), a liquidation store that sources Target brands like Studio McGee, Casa Luna, Threshold, Project 62 and more. Sandra is an interior designer who provides in-house services free of charge. Casa Lola is open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. casalolaphx.com Arizona Restaurant Week is back for the spring season! This Valley-wide event offers various dining options for every palate – and from May 19-28, diners can get outside the neighborhood and try something Arcadia Little League held its Opening Night celebration in March to great fanfare! At the annual event, ALL recognized an “extraordinary” volunteer to receive the Bill Straus Award, and this year, the recipient was Jennifer Steen. Special guests included Baxter, Justin Martinez and Jose Perdomo from the Diamondbacks. Channel 3 newscaster Mark McClune emceed the event while the National Color Guard presented the flags. This season, Arcadia Little League has 81 teams and over 950 players. arcadialittleleague.com In April, the Maggiore family announced that Tomaso’s (3225 E. Camelback Road) will close its doors after 46 years. The family plans to open a new restaurant in honor of Chef Tomaso Maggiore, named Il Massetos, which will be located in the former Bank of America spot on Camelback and 32nd St. To thank longtime patrons and supporters, the family is inviting the community to “Tomaso’s Throwback Week,” May 15-20, when the restaurant will bring back original menu items and menu prices from 1977 – the year Tomaso’s opened in the Valley. tomasos.com Located on 32nd Street just north of Indian Z’Tejas (8300 N. 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7 MAY 2023 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? TUESDAY 5/2 An Evening with Dr. Zahi 6 p.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St. Dr. Zahi Hawass, the world’s most celebrated archaeologist and former Minister of State for Antiquities in Egypt, brings the mysteries of the pharaohs on his first-ever lecture tour. Dr. Hawass will share closely guarded secrets and present his groundbreaking discoveries and the latest research. A Q&A and book signing will follow the lecture. Tickets start at $99. zahilectures.com WEDNESDAY 5/3 A Chorus Line 7 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. One of the longest- running musicals in Broadway history takes the stage in Phoenix this month. A Chorus Line follows 17 would-be dancers in their quest to make the chorus, or ensemble, for a new Broadway show. By the end of the show, only eight dancers remain. Get ready for iconic song and dance routines. This show is adults-only and is open until May 14. Tickets start at $50. phoenixtheatre.com THURSDAY 5/4 Roars and Pours 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. It’s time to get wild for Happy Hour. Roars and Pours is a 21-and-over event that boasts craft brews, wine and food options, and open walking trails. Attendees can also visit special exhibits, play lawn games and hear live music and entertainment. Tickets are $10. phoenixzoo.org Star Wars Trivia 6 p.m. at Walter Station Brewery, 4056 E. Washington St., Phoenix. May the fourth – and the luck – be with you at tonight’s Star Wars Trivia event. Singles and teams are accepted, and of course, there will be plenty of food and drinks to be had while testing your knowledge on Episodes 1-8, Rogue One & Solo. Registration is required; event is free. walterstation.beer FRIDAY 5/5 Mariachi Sol de Mexico 7 p.m. at The Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Spend your Cinco immersed in culture with the Mariachi Sol De México de José Hernández Cinco de Mayo celebration. This group is the first mariachi ensemble nominated for a Grammy – it might be hard to stay in your seats at this performance. Tickets are $35-$55. themadison.org First Friday at the Heard 5-9 p.m. at the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. May is International Drum Month, and the Heard is planning a First Friday to celebrate just that – with a Native drumming show. The Cozad Singers, representing the Kiowa and Comanche tribes, will sing traditional songs passed down for generations. Guests will also hear from Head Singer Kenneth Cozad, Sr., about the history of the songs. This event is free. heard.org Cinco de Mayo Celebration 5 p.m. at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. Omni has a Cinco celebration ready to go! On-site at Taqueria Centro, the eatery will offer a tequila tasting, a live mariachi performance, margarita, taco and churro dishes and a special appearance by the beer burro (yes – a live burro carrying bevvies!). omnihotels.com Hip Hop Crew at First Fridays 6 p.m. at the Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. This show is in celebration of the 50 th anniversary of hip-hop. The Furious Styles Crew will host a fashion show curated by Trill Hip Hop Shop, breakdancing, graffiti art, an art workshop for kids and a DJ showcase from DJ Akshen. Food and drinks will be available. Admission is free. herbergertheater.org EVENTS A Chorus Line at the Phoenix Theatre. Roars and Pours at the Phoenix Zoo. 2023 EQE SUV Team Tino crushes it with a global record-breaking 46 Mercedes Benz vehicles sold in March! Many thanks for your support and trust. Our team is dedicated to going above and beyond to provide you with the best-in-class customer experience. Stop by and test drive the new, all-electric EQE SUV. Let’s see what we can do for you. tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ Savannah Walters and Tino Ferrulli