If you happened to attend this year’s Phoenix Comicon, be sure to pat yourself on the back. Seriously. Not only did you endure sweltering weather and all the hassles that come with going to the popular geekfest, but you also helped the annual event achieve record-breaking attendance numbers. Comicon organizers…
It wasn’t easy being a cosplayer at Phoenix Comicon this year, to say the least. Thanks to skin-searing temperatures of 113 degrees or higher, anyone and everyone attending the four-day event in downtown Phoenix this past weekend was uncomfortable by the excessive heat. However, those wearing costumes, particularly ones with…
Phoenix Comicon is going to be absolutely fantastic for Doctor Who fans this year. After all, two of the most iconic actresses from the legendary British sci-fi series – Billie Piper and Alex Kingston – are scheduled to appear at this weekend’s event along with a few other actors from…
Think nerds don’t know how to party? You’ve obviously never hung out downtown after dark during Phoenix Comicon. Attendees of the annual geekfest aren’t exactly what you’d call wallflowers, bub, as they tend to let loose at many of the after-parties, costume balls, and late night shindigs that happen in…
Don’t be alarmed if your geek friends haven’t been returning your calls or Facebook messages lately. They’re just fine, of course, other than the fact they’re probably really busy right now. That’s because Phoenix Comicon kicks off a day from now, and it’s crunch time for many of the 70,000-plus…
Sean Riley is what you’d call a die-hard fan of Phoenix Comicon. An avowed geek, the 34-year-old Glendale resident has not only been attending the event annually since 2011, he buys his tickets well in advance, keeps abreast of the latest news about its special guests, and considers it one…
The Buffalo Chip Saloon in getting ready to rise from the ashes – and fans of the the landmark Cave Creek couldn’t be happier. The renowned country music joint and saloon, which was destroyed by a Thanksgiving Day fire last November, is set to be rebuilt over the next several…
Downtown Phoenix’s annual Zombie Walk has apparently been laid to the grave — or at least it seems that way. Organizers of the family-friendly Halloween season event, which involves thousands of Valley residents dressing as zombies and stumbling through downtown every October, recently announced its cancellation. And it’s not due…
As its name portends, Dirty Disco is what you’d call a messy experience. It’s sort of expected, given that the annual electronic dance music event takes place in the middle of Rawhide’s outdoor rodeo arena and features thousands stomping and strutting around in the dirt while DJs drop high-energy and…
James Goshow and Jacob Rendel look like they could use a power up right about now. It’s late Wednesday night and the co-owners of Phoenix’s newest arcade bar Bonus Round have just finished wrapping up a “friends and family” preview night of their spot and are visibly exhausted. In fact,…
Strange and frightening things tend to happen on Friday the 13th. Thanks to superstitions and triskaidekaphobia (aka the fear of the number 13), it’s a rather infamous date on the calendar associated with unluckiness and unfortunate circumstances. And thanks to the legendary horror film series of the same name, it’s…
Attention residents of Chandler: despite what you might have seen on Facebook recently, Slim Shady probably won’t be moving into your hood anytime soon. And if you’ve heard or read otherwise, it’s safe to say you’ve been bamboozled by an Internet hoax. Last week, a story from the website Dailynews11.com…
A local rapper and hip-hop impresario is currently in critical condition at a local hospital after being struck by a motorcyclist early this morning in Tempe. Robert Evers, better known by his stage name Bob Domestic, was severely injured when an unknown motorcycle rider hit the performer while he was…
When thousands of party fiends, electronic dance music fans, and members of the young-and-beautiful crowd invaded Big Surf this past weekend for Wet Electric, they came dressed for the occasion. After all, the annual EDM festival also serves as the largest pool party in Arizona, which meant that practically everyone…
It’s not exactly something that’s touted in ads for Sauza and Patron, but did you know tequila is really good for you? True story. Depending on who you ask, the spirituous substance hewn from the agave plants of Mexico can not only work as a sleep aid, but can also…
Strip joints are very rock ‘n’ roll kind of places. While it seems like hip-hop is largely what blasts from the sound systems at most gentlemen’s clubs in this day and age, there’s a certain seedy, sexy, and debaucherous vibe at such spots that lends itself to the decadence of…
Pool parties have become a major hallmark of the warmer months here in the Valley. So much so that it seems like every weekend during the spring and summer features a stylish poolside bacchanal of drinks, dancing, and DJs happening somewhere in either Phoenix or Scottsdale. And then there’s Wet…
A major spectacle will invade Talking Stick Resort Arena in June, and it’s at once a maelstrom of bright lights, colorful characters, and a hard-rock soundtrack. Are we referring to some massive arena-style concert? Nope. Think again, jabroni. It’s the WWE, which announced recently that it will return to the…
Despite its many esteemed accomplishments, Arizona State University still remains the butt of many jokes, especially all the quips coming from Hollywood or the comedy world. ASU has certainly made itself an easy target for comedians and comedy writers alike ’cause of its notorious status as a party school, the…
Even if you don’t know much about marijuana — other than the fact that pretty much anything containing THC gets you high — you’re undoubtedly aware that April 20 is a important date for stoners, MMJ users, or anyone else who’s down with Mary Jane. Thanks to the significance of…
It’s a good time to be a fan of old-school arcade games right now in Phoenix. By our count, there are at least five different spots locally where joystick jocks can get their hands on quarter-powered masterpieces from the ‘80s and early ’90s (aka the golden age of arcades), including…
As we’re sure your aware by now, the legendary Elvis Costello is going to be in town this weekend. If not, consider yourself enlightened. Social Distortion is also scheduled to perform in the Valley this weekend, specifically at the Arizona Bike Week festivities in Scottsdale), as is metalcore act Killing…
