Good morning, Chandler.
- 🖤 Nevermore Academy takes over The Tox Saturday. Mat Pilates, vendors, raffles, and dark surprises start at noon.
- 🦋 Two nature programs run Saturday, Oct. 3. Dragonfly, butterfly, and habitat-restoration activities begin at noon on Chandler Heights Road.
- 🏠 Chandler homes took 49 days to sell. That was the median in Redfin's latest supplied city snapshot.
- 🏭 Chandler's arts calendar stretches into next weekend. A city town hall and two Concert Truck performances are ahead.
- 🚗 Four regional concerts are worth a look. Tempe gets country Friday after three Phoenix shows Thursday night.
Nevermore Academy pairs Pilates with a dark market
Saturday's Nevermore Academy event turns a noon mat Pilates class at The Tox Chandler into a dark-themed mini-market with vendors, raffles, and surprises.
Key facts:
- When: Saturday, Oct. 3, at noon
- Where: The Tox Chandler
- Workout: Mat Pilates
- Afterward: Local vendors, curated goods, raffles, and themed surprises
This is part fitness class and part market, so the draw extends beyond the workout itself. The event includes local vendors, curated goods, raffles, and themed surprises after the class.
Watch for registration and event updates on the Eventbrite listing.
The weekend
🎤 Obsidian plays The Perch Saturday. The Downtown Chandler venue hosts live music from Obsidian. A straightforward local option without the Phoenix drive. Details.
😂 “Big Irish” Jay Hollingsworth is at Mic Drop Comedy Saturday. Hollingsworth performs in the club's Comedy Garden. Details.
Around Chandler
🏠 Homes are taking about 49 days to sell. Redfin's latest supplied Chandler snapshot uses data through May 31. Details.
🧾 AZCEND offers benefits help Thursday morning. A coordinator at Downtown Library can help with SNAP, AHCCCS, and cash-assistance applications. The drop-in service is in Room 138. Details.
🤝 A city outreach navigator is at Sunset Library Thursday. The 10 a.m. to noon session connects people experiencing homelessness or needing other Valley resources with assistance. Details.
🎒 Kindergarten preparation meets at Hamilton Library Thursday. The six-week program uses stories, songs, and activities for children ages four and five preparing to start school. Details.
🏭 Tech & Downtown Chandler
City programs fill this Saturday, Tuesday, and the following weekend.
🦋 Dragonfly and butterfly activities begin at noon Saturday, Oct. 3. The family-focused bash takes place at 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road. Details.
🌱 Borderlands restoration begins at noon Saturday, Oct. 3. The Nature of Things program stays at 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road for a closer look at habitat restoration. Details.
🎨 Chandler's arts plan gets a public town hall Tuesday. The city hosts the noon session Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 88 E. Chicago St. in Downtown Chandler. Details.
🎹 The Concert Truck stops at Chandler Nature Center Oct. 9. The mobile performance begins at 6 p.m. Details.
🎹 The Concert Truck returns at Chandler Farmers Market Oct. 10. The second pop-up performance begins at 9 a.m. Details.
Around the Valley
A few concert picks beyond Chandler this weekend.
🤠 Hudson Westbrook plays Mullett Arena Friday night.
The Hits Me Tour brings country music to Tempe, the closest regional concert stop in this group. Tickets.
🔥 The BurnDown Tour reaches Walter Studios Thursday at 7 p.m.
Knumears, Catalyst, and Love Letter share the Phoenix bill for a three-band night. Tickets.
🤘 BABYMETAL brings its world tour to Phoenix Thursday.
The metal show lands at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre for one night. Tickets.
🎸 French Police plays The Van Buren Thursday night.
The Phoenix rock show closes out a crowded Thursday concert slate. Tickets.