Community artists, activists, citizens and students will take over parking spaces around downtown Phoenix Friday as part of an event taking place around the world known as PARK(ing) Day.

Sweet Salvage, on Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, opened its second four-day sale Thursday. The vintage shop opens once a month for four days, with a new theme and new merchandise each time.

Arizona-based comedians will compete Friday night for the title of “Top Comic” at The Duce in downtown Phoenix as part of an effort to help fund a college scholarship for local aspiring artists.

The Desert Botanical Garden is home to 11 new critters this fall. Unlike the millions of bugs that currently live throughout the garden, these insects are sculptures ranging from seven to 25 feet long, constructed from twigs, wood and other natural materials.

Marco Zamora, 37, is the Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA’s only kickboxing instructor. His class runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and is almost always full with 30 to 40 people attending.