Good morning, Chandler.
Mid-July heat means most of this weekend's best options are early-morning markets or after-dark, so plan around the sun.
- 🎤 Chingo Bling plays Mic Drop Comedy. Friday night in Chandler.
- 🥬 Saturday markets are back. Sunflower Saturday downtown plus Merchant Square.
- 🏭 Tech & Downtown Chandler. A free CCFTA concert, a pool party, and family days.
- 🏫 From the schools. Six A+ awards for CUSD, a jersey retirement at Perry.
- 🏙️ Around the Valley. Cardinals at Chase Field and a few more worth the drive.
Chingo Bling downtown Friday night
Comedian Chingo Bling brings his stand-up to Mic Drop Comedy in Chandler this Friday.
Key facts:
- When: Friday, July 17 at Mic Drop Comedy
- Where: Mic Drop Comedy, Chandler
- The act: sharp storytelling, cultural throwbacks, and quick crowd work
It is a tight club room, so the front rows are fair game. Tickets and showtimes are on the listing.
The weekend
What is on around Chandler this weekend and into next week.
- 🏊 Summer Sips + Dips Pool Party. Live music and DJ sets at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort pool, Friday. Details.
- 🍅 Merchant Square Farmers Market. Fresh produce, handmade goods, and local vendors. Saturday, 8 AM to 2 PM. Details.
- 🧘 lululemon summer yoga. A free yoga and Pilates class open to all levels, running through July 25. Details.
- 🎙️ Powerful Voices Open Mic. Music, comedy, and poetry from local performers. Thursday, July 23. Details.
- 🛍️ Magical Maidens Girlboss Market. Girl entrepreneurs ages 8 to 13 selling goods they made themselves. Saturday, July 25, at 6400 W. Del Rio St. Details.
Around Chandler
- 🏠 303 homes sold in Chandler last month.
- 🩰 Tickets are on sale now for the Chandler ballet company's Nutcracker, the city's long-running holiday production. Details.
🏭 Tech & Downtown Chandler
What is on around Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, downtown, and Chandler Center for the Arts.
Sunflower Saturday Farmers Market. The downtown market goes full sunflower this week, with produce, makers, and food. Saturday, 7 to 11 AM, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park. Details.
Paint and Pour: Beach Vibes. A guided painting session with drinks at BlackSheep Wine Bar & Merchant. Sunday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Details.
Play Day: Ice Cream Day. A free family afternoon with ice cream at 300 S. Chandler Village Drive. Sunday, 2 PM. Good one for the little ones before school starts. Details.
Free Summer Concert: Ang Sirena. A free show at Chandler Center for the Arts. Friday, July 24, 7 PM. Details.
From the schools
Chandler Unified is heading into a strong stretch as the new year approaches.
- 🏅 Six A+ Schools of Excellence. CUSD earned six of the state's A+ School of Excellence awards, which the district is calling a historic milestone. Details.
- 🏀 Perry retires a jersey. Perry High will retire NBA guard and Perry graduate Jalen Williams' jersey in a special ceremony. Details.
- 🏈 Chandler football joins a national program. The Chandler High football program was selected as a Patrick Mahomes brand high school. Details.
- 🎒 Back to school. CUSD posted its guide for families preparing for the new school year. Details.
Around the Valley
A few picks worth leaving Chandler for this weekend.
Arizona Juggernauts vs. Las Vegas Rockers. Saturday, 6:30 PM at Mullett Arena in Tempe, a short drive up the 101. Tickets.
Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals. Saturday, 1:10 PM at Chase Field. A rare interleague visit from St. Louis. Tickets.
Les Miserables. Saturday, 1:30 PM at the Stephenson Theatre at Phoenix Theatre. One of the most-staged musicals in the world, downtown for a summer run. Tickets.