Saving up for spring break? We can respect that. Lucky for those who want to go out without dipping into their vacation funds, metro Phoenix has plenty of free events happening on the daily. From beer-fueled talks among fellow nerds to art exhibitions, here are our top three picks for…
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They can sing, they can dance, after all this is — well, okay, it’s not France, but Phoenix will get its fair share of talented actors taking to the stage for the spring season. Between Broadway musicals, Shakespearian adaptations, and centerstage comedies, we’ve found 15 good reasons to start buying…
A gourd getaway, custom glass pumps, and a midnight curfew that keeps you from sealing the deal with Prince Charming? We think we know where this story’s going. A Disney favorite gets the Broadway treatment as Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella comes to the Valley. The touring Tony Award-winning musical features…
Stop wasting your money on X-ray specs and plastic vomit. The next best thing to come out of a comic book is coming to the Valley. For two shows only, Austin-based live-action graphic novel The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth will take to the stage. Using only three actors, a Foley…
Howdy, neighbor. Looking to borrow a cup of sugar or maybe just make some new, and conveniently nearby, friends? The Midtown Museum District Neighborhood Association can help with that. The designated central Phoenix community is kicking off its third annual Sunday Off Central Block Party to give businesses and residents…
Prepare yourself for a sea of cream-colored chiffon and beaded mermaid gowns. The Arizona Cacophony Society is bringing the 2015 Brides of March to Phoenix. The matrimonial bar crawl will have ladies and gents in white and working their way from bar to bar while winning prizes like hotel stays…
This week the Arizona Commission on the Arts reached out via e-mail to share some very unfortunate news with the community. On Saturday, March 7, the Arizona State Legislature passed the budget for the 2016 fiscal year, a budget that sadly did not include the usual $1 million in funds…
You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you just might find, there’s stuff out there for free. And we’re not just talking about sample day at Costco or the free disinfectant towelettes at the grocery store. Believe it or not, metro Phoenix has its fair…
Home, sweet home? Talk about an understatement. Metro Phoenix is home to plenty of over-the-top abodes that go well beyond putting a roof over your head. Offering everything from Olympic-size swimming pools and tricked out home theaters to wine caves and tennis courts, here are 10 houses for those who…
As flowers start to bloom, the schedules start to get booked. Spring is easily a season to see and be seen in metro Phoenix — what with an influx of conventions, art exhibitions, and festivals. Whether your interests lie in comedy, comic books, or something in between, we’re certain you’ll…
For those who fear flight, the Arizona Aloha Festival is bringing the tropical island life to you. The two-day Hawaiian celebration will feature more than 40 performers on three stages, island-inspired fare including laulau, poi, and steamed pork buns, and an Island Marketplace selling everything from flower leis to Polynesian…
Director Petter Ringbom takes on the consequences of freedom of expression in Shield and Spear. Following Ringbom’s first feature-length documentary, The Russian Winter, Shield and Spear explores the cultural and artistic tensions in South Africa 20 years after the end of apartheid, the government’s race-based system of segregation. The film is made with…
Have you finished season three of House of Cards yet? Great. Now you can rejoin the rest of society. Don’t give us any excuses, because this week there are just too many good things going on and, wouldn’t you know, a lot of them are free. From talks about the…
Kitchen tours is Chow Bella’s monthly series where we get up close and personal with the at-home chef’s most prized space. Ditch the grocery list and forget the recipes, this time around we’re all about capturing a different kind of taste. Entertaining a few guests is hard enough. But inviting…
UPDATE: Native Now has been rescheduled due to rain. The event has been moved to Saturday, April 11. Indigenous culture gets the multi-media treatment as Native Now, a celebration of Native American traditions and artistic trailblazers, returns for its second year to the Deer Valley Rock Art Center. The all-day…
Maysoon Zayid is becoming a master a getting the last laugh. As a woman of Palestinian descent with cerebral palsy who lives in New Jersey and works in show business, Zayid has managed to spin day-to-day challenges into comedic material on her own terms. Since earning a BFA in acting…
The Coronado Home Tour is back for its 28th year. The community event will feature early 20th century bungalows and WPA-era homes, as well as a classic car show and a street fair with local artists and vendors, food, and music. The Carnival de Coronado happens Sunday, March 1, in the…
Good news, Sun Devils, Maysoon Zayid is returning to her alma mater. The comedian, writer, and co-founder of the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival, who credits her BFA to Arizona State University, has made serious waves thanks to her “I can can” attitude. Although Zayid has made appearances on Comedy Central, CNN,…
Beth May has a way with words. And having just graduated from Arizona State University’s screenwriting program, there’s no telling where or in what medium those words might land her. At 23, May has already sold her first screenplay, a possible movie adaptation of her end-of-days play, Earthlings, which she…
Goodbye, Melrose Curve. Hello, Roosevelt Arts District. After five years, one of Seventh Avenue’s sweetest vintage shops, Antique Sugar, is packing up its bags and setting up shop in downtown Phoenix. The retro retailer will be relocating to a newly renovated 1950s office building that it’s set to share with…
What’s in your wallet? We’re guessing not much. And hey, even if there is, chances are you’d like to keep it. Lucky for those low on funds and looking for a good time, Phoenix has a fair amount of free events happening all the time. From discussions with distinguished artists…
