Good morning, Glendale.

One year after 13-year-old Elias Bizzle was hit by a car at 47th and Northern while riding his bike in Glendale, his family and community held a vigil on Friday night to honor him and seek justice as 28-year-old Joshua Holbert, who admitted to the hit-and-run, faces trial in June.

WHAM Art Center in Surprise will host its annual fundraiser Swing Fore The ARTs at Topgolf Glendale on Sunday, April 27 from 2 to 6 p.m.—the event will offer unlimited golf, food and interactive art activities to support programs for veterans, individuals with special needs, at-risk teens and underserved communities. An online silent auction will run from April 19 to April 28 to provide additional prizes and encourage community participation.

Glendale officials have begun planning more accessible playgrounds at city parks, and they will soon choose funding sources and decide the upgrades order—details are still being worked out.

Elevate Youth Career & Entrepreneur Summit

8:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Arizona State University West Valley Campus — Free entry — Showcase your business and connect with Arizona’s future workforce and entrepreneurs.

Richiman and Groove Nice: 2025 RNGN West Coast Tour

6-10 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — No cover charge — Celebrate the return of Richiman and Groove Nice with an unforgettable evening of music in Glendale.

Carmela y Más (Latin Jazz)

7:30-11 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — 2 drink minimum — Experience the electrifying Afro-Cuban rhythms of a renowned Latin Jazz band led by award-winning producer Carmela Ramirez.

Paint Nite: Raspberry Sunday

1-3 p.m. — Starlite Lounge — $45 per person, supplies included — Unleash your creativity as you paint your masterpiece with cocktails in hand.

Easterfest

2-8 p.m. — Thunderbird Paseo Park — Family-friendly event — Experience Easter in Wonderland with characters, an egg hunt, crafts, and games.

West Valley Job Fair

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center — Free entry — Discover exciting job opportunities in Glendale at this engaging job fair.

Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns Live Performance

7:30-11 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of soul, R&B, and funk with the energetic Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns.

Hire A Hero Arizona Networking Event

4-7 p.m. — Dillon's KC BBQ Arrowhead — Free entry — Connect with fellow Veterans and First Responders over delicious barbecue and networking opportunities.

Disney On Ice - Into the Magic

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience beloved Disney characters come to life on ice for the first time in Glendale!

Knights of the Abyss Live

6-10 p.m. — Nile Theater — Tickets vary — Experience the heavy sound of Knights Of The Abyss, a deathcore band hailing from Glendale, Arizona.