This is an exciting weekend for downtown Phoenix! The city is hosting the NCAA Women’s Final Four. 

Along with the games come lots of events for fans, including a free Kehlani concert in Hance Park and a live taping of the “A Touch More” podcast, hosted by sports icons Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, at the Orpheum Theatre. 

I’m headed to a wedding in Sedona tomorrow, but I’m hoping to still catch some of the tournament fanfare before it wraps up. 

It’s also Easter on Sunday, which means lots of egg hunts and other celebrations are going on across the state.

Here’s what else is happening this weekend, plus a map:

What are you up to this weekend? Let me know!

From Old West saloons to historic hotel bars, these Arizona watering holes have been pouring drinks—and stories—for generations.

From office buildings and shipping containers being turned into housing to tips for touching up paint in your rental, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters.

Whether you’re seriously searching or just looking for fun, here are some Phoenix rentals that grabbed our attention on Zillow this week.

🍺 The third-largest craft brewery in Arizona is expanding production into the former PHX Beer Co. facility in Phoenix. (Phoenix New Times)

💰 Over $50,000 was awarded  to Arizona startups at a Tucson pitch competition involving 19 companies. (KVOA) 

🌙 Four scientists with ties to Arizona are part of a team that will land humans on the moon in 2028. (Axios Phoenix)

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jessica Swarner with stories from Copper Courier Staff,  Trinity Murchie, Jessica Swarner, and The Associated Press. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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