National City approved a Comic‑Con–backed Meeting of Styles mural festival for July 19 that will turn I‑805 underpasses into public art with temporary road closures.

After nearly 40 years on Tempe’s music map, owner Michael Pawlicki retired and The Ghost of Eastside Records closed June 30. A local buyer is expected to take over the Southern Avenue space.

The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse is expanding its Johnstown campus: new proscenium, modern stage tech and more room for events and youth programming. The project aims to boost season capacity and regional arts offerings.