Good morning, Scottsdale.
Halloween upstairs at Porters
Porters Western Saloon turns its upstairs Postmaster’s Apartment into a Halloween cocktail pop-up Thursday, adding a seasonal stop on Brown Avenue.
Key facts
- 👻 Porters Haunted Saloon. Thursday, October 15, starting at 4 PM.
- 📍 3944 N. Brown Avenue. Upstairs inside the historic Postmaster’s Apartment, established in 1929.
- 🥃 Halloween cocktails and decorations. The limited-time pop-up takes over the upstairs space.
Porters Haunted Saloon opens upstairs Thursday, October 15, at 4 PM.
Watch the event listing for additional dates and hours.
Out this weekend
Thursday, October 15
🎬 Old Town gets a movie debut. Underneath the Glittery Moon screens at 7 PM at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street, with a reception. The romantic comedy follows three couples, ages 30 to 70, whose stories meet at a community theatre show in Old Town. Screening details.
🎨 ArtWalk starts at 7 PM. Scottsdale Arts District galleries keep extended hours Thursday evening, with participating locations offering music, activities, wine tasting, or small bites. The weekly gallery walk is an option for an evening without a fixed seat or showtime. ArtWalk details.
🃏 Tarot as a creative tool. Civic Center Library hosts Tarot 101 at 5 PM for ages 12 to 18. The 45-minute session covers the cards’ influence on writers and artists, plus simple readings for reflection and creative inspiration. Program details.
Around Scottsdale
🏠 Mortgage rates reach 7.40%. At Scottsdale’s $932,500 median home price with 20% down, estimated principal and interest is $5,165 monthly. Rate report.
🎼 Morning music at ASU Kerr. Tuesday Morning Music & Tea brings classical music to 6110 N. Scottsdale Road on October 20 at 10:30 AM. A daytime option for schedules that leave evenings spoken for. Event details.
From the schools
🎓 Saguaro’s October 27 schedule splits. All sophomores take the PSAT free, alongside juniors who paid and registered; testers arrive at the normal school time. Students who aren’t testing start first period at 11:50 AM. School calendar.
Around the Valley
Three Thursday-night options beyond Scottsdale.
🏐 ASU hosts Arizona in Tempe. Women’s volleyball brings the in-state matchup to Desert Financial Arena on October 15 at 7 PM. Rivalry night, without a trip to Tucson. Tickets.
🎸 Soulfly plays Marquee Theatre. The Tempe show is listed for Thursday, October 15, at 5:30 PM. An early concert option across the Salt River. Tickets.
🎤 Logic and G-Eazy share the bill. The Endless Summer Tour Part II reaches Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on Thursday, October 15, at 7 PM. Two rap acts on one concert bill. Tickets.