Good morning, Chandler.
The weekend
🎸 Chris Young plays an acoustic show Friday
Chris Young brings An Acoustic Evening to Wild Horse Pass on Friday, November 6, giving Chandler country fans a local concert option to start the weekend.
Key facts
- When: Friday, November 6, at 8 PM.
- Where: Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
- Format: An acoustic evening with the country singer.
For ticket availability and updates, check the show listing.
Thursday, November 5
📚 Hamilton’s book group meets at 12:45 PM. This month’s discussion covers Susan Vreeland’s Luncheon of the Boating Party in Hamilton Library’s Program Room. Registration is appreciated. Discussion details.
Friday, November 6
🍜 Street food and games at Seafood City. The Chandler Fashion Center gathering pairs dining with games for all ages. The listing includes Friday, but doesn’t supply a start time; check the event details before planning around it.
Saturday, November 7
🎶 WAR plays Wild Horse Pass at 8 PM. The R&B show is Saturday’s concert option at Gila River Resorts & Casinos, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Tickets.
Around Chandler
🛍️ A build-your-own slime bar is coming to Chandler Fashion Center. Family-owned Slime Co. plans its first Arizona location this November, with more than 50 scents and 100 toppings. That puts a new hands-on activity inside the mall at Chandler Blvd and Loop 101; a grand opening celebration will follow. Opening details.
🏠 Typical Chandler rent is about $1,893 a month, up 2% over the past year, according to Zillow Research.
🏭 Tech & downtown Chandler
This weekend’s picks cover the arts center, downtown comedy, and a family festival on South Arizona Avenue.
🪔 Diwali Family Festival starts Friday at 5:30 PM Arizona time. The city’s November 6 listing places the family celebration at 3700 S. Arizona Ave. Festival details.
🎤 Marc Martel brings One Vision of Queen downtown Friday. The Queen tribute runs November 6 from 7:30 to 10 PM at Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 North Arizona Avenue. A concert option for a downtown dinner-and-show night. Show details.
😂 The Rotisserie roast battle runs Friday from 7 to 9 PM. Mic Drop Comedy Club hosts the November 6 tournament, adding a comedy option to the evening’s concert calendar. Event details.
🎭 Broadway gets a Saturday matinee. Artists for a Cause presents Best of Broadway: Lloyd Webber & More! at Chandler Center for the Arts on November 7 at 3 PM. An afternoon option that leaves the evening open. Performance details.
From the schools
🏫 Chandler Unified records its most A-rated schools. CUSD earned 34 A school grades for the 2025-2026 school year, according to Chandler News’ November 3 report. It’s a district-wide milestone for CUSD families. Read the report.
🎭 Perry HS lists Bright Star tonight at 6 PM. The November 5 performance appears on the school calendar; room and ticket details aren’t included in the listing. School calendar.
Around the Valley
Three Phoenix options for a Thursday night outside Chandler. All times below are Arizona time.
🏀 The Suns host Orlando tonight at 7 PM. The Magic visit Mortgage Matchup Center on November 5, a live basketball option before the weekend begins. Tickets.
🎸 311 plays Arizona Financial Theatre tonight at 7:30 PM. The November 5 rock show offers a Phoenix concert option for fans making an evening of the drive. Tickets.
🤠 Dan + Shay bring The Young Tour to Phoenix tonight. The country duo plays Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on November 5 at 7 PM. Tickets.