Good morning, Scottsdale.
Halloween upstairs at Porters
Porters Western Saloon has a Halloween pop-up upstairs Thursday, putting seasonal cocktails inside Old Town’s historic Postmaster’s Apartment.
Key facts
- When: Thursday, October 22, listed at 4 PM.
- Where: Porters Western Saloon, 3944 North Brown Avenue.
- The setting: The upstairs Postmaster’s Apartment dates to 1929.
- What’s there: Halloween cocktails and haunted decorations for the limited-time Porters Haunted Saloon.
Porters Haunted Saloon is listed for Thursday, October 22, at 4 PM.
Watch the event listing for additional dates; Thursday is the confirmed date supplied.
Tonight in Scottsdale
All times are Scottsdale time.
Thursday, October 22
🌱 Fall plant and seed swap, 5 PM. Arabian Library on East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road hosts a 90-minute, all-ages swap. Bring labeled seeds, plant starts, or potted plants to trade; the program also includes a look at the library’s seed collection. Details.
📚 Ray Tigerman brings a book launch and concert to Western Spirit. The Southwestern artist and musician celebrates his debut novel, A Knight on Wolf Island, at 5 PM at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 North Marshall Way. The evening includes a signing, stories, and music. Details.
🎨 Teen Create Space, 5 PM. Civic Center Library’s Knowasis hosts an hour of art, crafts, and social activities for ages 12 to 18. Space is limited; tickets are available from a staff member 30 minutes before the program starts. Details.
🖼️ ArtWalk starts at 7 PM. Scottsdale Arts District galleries keep extended Thursday hours, with participating locations offering activities such as wine tastings, small bites, and live music. The extras vary by gallery. Details.
A little further ahead
🎸 Lyle Lovett plays November 5. The country artist performs at Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 East Second Street, at 7:30 PM Thursday. Tickets.
🎷 Jazz at ASU Kerr, November 6. Rachael Gold and Shannon Wallace perform Friday at 7:30 PM at 6110 North Scottsdale Road. Tickets.
🎼 Michelle Nicolo Prentice, November 7. ASU Kerr’s Saturday classical performance starts at 4 PM, an afternoon option for the following weekend. Tickets.
From the schools
🏫 Saguaro HS has two arrival schedules Tuesday. October 27 is PSAT day for all sophomores and juniors who paid and registered. Sophomores test free.
- Testers: Arrive on time for the 7:30 AM start.
- Non-testers: First period starts at 11:50 AM.
The late start applies only to students who are not testing. School calendar.
Around the Valley
Three Thursday-night options in Phoenix, beyond Scottsdale.
🎸 Dweezil Zappa at Celebrity Theatre. The “DZ20: Like Father, Like Son” tour plays Thursday, October 22, at 7:30 PM. A guitar-focused alternative to the evening’s theater and R&B shows. Tickets.
🩰 Ballet Arizona performs Romeo and Juliet. Thursday’s performance starts at 7 PM at Phoenix Symphony Hall. Shakespeare’s story gets the ballet treatment for a downtown theater night. Tickets.
🎤 Thee Sinseers play The Van Buren. The R&B group’s “Love Stories Tour” stops in Phoenix Thursday at 8 PM. This is the latest start of the three picks. Tickets.