Good morning, Glendale.

Arizona business owner Michael Nelson was named as one of Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers for his work at Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shops—his chain reached its highest ranking at No. 65 while expanding across the state.

He accepted the honor after decades in the restaurant business.

Glendale college students earned academic honors on May 8.

Rebecca Ong graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bob Jones University while locals made dean’s lists at Southern New Hampshire University, Emerson College for fall 2025, and Belmont University for spring 2026 & Camille Secatero joined Phi Kappa Phi at NAU.

Medical professionals and philanthropists gathered on May 21 at Phoenix Children’s Hospital — Arrowhead Campus in Glendale to debut Sophia, the new Da Vinci Xi surgical system for minimally invasive pediatric procedures.

Hospital leaders led the demonstration to introduce this advanced technology.

Gardner Minshew is competing for the starting quarterback job with the Cardinals after a voluntary workout, joining coach Mike LaFleur's rebuilding team (facing Jacoby Brissett, Kedon Slovis, and Carson Beck) as the team prepares to boost its playmakers this season.

Clean Comedy Night

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Stir Crazy Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy family-friendly comedy featuring renowned comedians K-von and Mike James.

Comedy Hypnosis Show

6-8 p.m. — Stir Crazy Comedy Club — Tickets required — Experience mind-bending laughter as volunteers become stars of the Comedy Hypnosis Show with Johnathan Smith.

Wrekonize Concert

7-11 p.m. — The 44 Live Music Bar — Check for ticket prices — Experience an underground hip hop performance by Wrekonize in Glendale.

5 Seconds Of Summer Concert

5:00 – 9:30 PM — Desert Diamond Arena — Ticketed event — Experience the high-energy performance of pop-rock sensation 5 Seconds of Summer live in Glendale.

Plant Bingo

2-4 p.m. — SummerWinds Nursery — $20 entry — Enjoy six rounds of bingo with houseplant prizes in a fun afternoon for plant lovers.