Daily editionTuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Chandler.
The Good Day Chandler Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
Business
The Hilton Garden Inn Downtown expansion adds 68 new guest rooms, extra conference space and 3,200 sqft of meeting area, boosting the hotel's capacity to 177 rooms (including a new 2,140 sqft outdoor patio).
HCW and Spike Lawrence Ventures completed the project after the hotel opened in summer 2020.
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Economy
On April 20, Chandler employee Chandler Escalante received the 2026 Workforce Practitioner of the Year award at the AAED Spring Conference in Tucson, recognizing his role in expanding workforce support as project manager for the city's Economic Development Division.
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Education
The Chandler Unified Governing Board will vote on a $3.65 million upgrade for Chandler High School’s culinary arts facility on Wednesday, Apr. 22, starting with a 4:30 p.m. session; the plan follows the school’s top honor in a pizza-making contest.
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Environment
City of Chandler is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Giveaway Event at the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center at 955 E. Queen Creek Road on Friday, May 8 from 9-11 a.m. Residents in eligible housing must bring photo ID and a utility bill with a limit of 10 items per customer.
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Chandler Events
Bela Fleck Concert
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 · 7-11 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable evening with Bela Fleck's distinctive sounds.
Chandler Business Networking Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 · 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Build real relationships with local entrepreneurs at this structured networking event.
Live Music featuring Mike Spero
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — The Perch Brewery — Enjoy creative brews and pub grub while listening to live music in a unique rooftop setting.
Camila Fernandez Concert
Friday, May 1st, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Enjoy an evening of live music with Camila Fernandez.
Live Music Featuring Silhouette at The Perch
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 · 8 PM-12 AM — The Perch Brewery — Enjoy imaginative house brews and pub grub while listening to live music at a unique rooftop bar.
Dean Nelson Live at Pedal Haus
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 · 2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Experience the electrifying rock sounds of Dean Nelson’s band while enjoying a spacious brewery atmosphere.
Chandler Arizona Business Networking
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 · 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — Guests pay $25 after two visits — Network with local entrepreneurs and build meaningful business relationships at a committed chapter.
Danny Polishchuk Live Comedy Show
Thursday, May 7th, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Enjoy the humor of a comedian famous for viral sketches with billions of views.
Live Music at The Perch featuring AZ Rock Asylum
Friday, May 8th, 2026 · 8 PM-12 AM — The Perch Brewery — Tickets available — Rock out to the greatest hits of the 80s with skilled local musicians.
Pat Metheny Concert
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience jazz guitar mastery from one of the genre's most celebrated instrumentalists.