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Local restaurants are getting in the St. Paddy’s Day spirit with special drinking and dining deals. Whether you want a Kelly-green brew or some classic corned beef and hash, here’s where to get your fix this Thursday, March 17. Chompie’s We love Chompie’s for its world-famous bagels and giant black and white cookies, but this St. Patrick’s Day, we’re looking forward to its traditional all-you-can-eat Irish feast. Here’s the deal: Corned beef, broiled red potatoes,...

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THE SCENE When one of your work perks is trying new restaurants and menus, you quickly become the go-to gal for friends’ dining inquiries. Not a week passes that I don’t get a few imploring Facebook messages or frantic texts asking for food recommendations. “I’m in Tempe for an appointment. What’s the best place for a quick lunch?” “In-laws visiting this weekend and they hate fish and spicy food. Any recs in the North Scottsdale...

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On February 24, prominent Phoenix muralist Pablo Luna was hospitalized due to undiagnosed diabetes. The local community quickly rallied behind him to raise funds and awareness. Silvana Salcido Esparza, who owns the vaunted Barrio Café in Phoenix, will be hosting a fundraiser for Luna’s medical expenses on March 19 from 4 to 11 p.m. The event will include an art show, food, live painting, music and a raffle. Luna’s work graces buildings in Downtown and...

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Dua Lipa | Photo by Hugo Comte  Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week we focus on arena bands past and present. March 14 Imagine Dragons Music fans hate to love the Las Vegas-based Imagine Dragons. But since superstar producer Rick Rubin stepped behind the boards of their latest record, is it only a matter of time until we all...

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Scottsdale’s annual Arizona Fine Art Expo provides the experience of a juried art festival, the exhibits of a gallery and the intimacy of an artist’s studio all rolled into one dynamic event. This year’s expo will run through March 27 and features 124 artists sharing their inspiration and process with attendees. Monte Moore, a multidisciplinary artist who splits his time between Scottsdale and Denver, will be presenting and creating art at the event. Though he’s...

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Seth Landau, maker and star of the YouTube series Cards Brah, has reached out beyond the persona of fanatical Cardinals geek into full-blown cinematic auteur. The writer-producer-director-actor has two independent movies releasing this spring. One, the comedy Take Out, is now available on Tubi; the other, the cult-themed shocker Bryan Loves You, comes out on Blu-ray on March 22. What’s intriguing is that both of these low-budget indies were shot well over 10 years ago....

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Since graduating from the Scottsdale Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in 2011, chef Tim Richardson has worked in many Valley kitchens, including the Arizona Biltmore and Las Sendas Golf Club. In November 2021, Richardson and business partner Fares Tarabichi (Crepe Club) opened Foch Café & Bistro in Tempe, named after the street Tarabichi’s grandparents lived on in Paris. The bistro specializes in American-European inspired dishes and inventive craft cocktails. Recently we talked to Richardson...

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Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week, we focus on shows and festivals in the East Valley. March 7 The English Beat The influential ska band, known for the hits “I Confess,” “Save It for Later,” and “Mirror in the Bathroom,” will kick off the U.S. leg of their “Still Can’t Stop It” tour in Tempe. 7:30 p.m., $34, Marquee...