5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

Whitney Cummings Sometimes the smaller things pack the most punch. Such is the case with Whitney Cummings, who boasts a biting wit — and excellent hair. The stand-up comic and creator of the popular television series Two Broke Girls returns to the Valley with an arsenal of take-no-prisoners, laugh-out-loud recollections…

6 Best Concerts in Phoenix this Weekend

Like a hibernating sasquatch, the Phoenix music scene, missing for a few weeks, is raging back with a vengeance this weekend. There are not only a boatload of shows, but there are two major music events, the Phoenix Rock Lottery at Crescent Ballroom and the final Valley Fever show, a…

5 Best Concerts to See in Phoenix This Week

The Cardinals might be out of the playoffs, but who cares? The Super Bowl is coming, and in the weeks preceding the big game more and more big-name concerts will come to town. For now, check out our picks, and be sure to browse our comprehensive concert calendar for more…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

Arizona Art Tank: East Get ready to jump in to the shark tank, Phoenix entrepreneurs. The Arizona Commission on the Arts is hosting its second Arizona Art Tank during which about 10 applicants from each region will take a crack at making their dreams come true by pitching their art-based…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

Aziz Ansari Aziz Ansari doesn’t want pictures of your baby. Screw that, he already knows how to walk. He also doesn’t want to see the latest dick pic that you’ve received. He already knows there’s no message. He will, however, take your money and applause. The actor and comedian, best…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

“Steampunk: The Exquisite Adventure” Flight-bound explorers have yet another reason to arrive at the airport early thanks to Scottsdale Public Art’s Wendy Raisanen and artist Susan Rubin’s co-curated exhibition, “Steampunk: The Exquisite Adventure.”…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

Native + You: Rockabilly If you’re freaked out that we’re midway through the second decade of the third millenium, the Rockabilly-themed edition of the Heard Museum’s monthly Native + You event on Friday, January 2, might be the blast from the past you need to ease into 2015…

5 Best Markets in Metro Phoenix

In September, Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for markets in metro Phoenix. Best Market: French Grocery In the morning, French Grocery makes a perfect coffee stop, complete with locally roasted espresso from Tempe’s…

6 Best Concerts to See in Phoenix This Week

It’s New Year’s Eve on Wednesday night. So if you haven’t already, start figuring out where you’re going to be and if you need to wear a suit. Here are our picks for what you should be doing Wednesday night (and Monday and Tuesday as well). Also, check out our…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

Arizona Coyotes vs. Philadelphia Flyers It’s been a rough winter for the Arizona Coyotes. They started the season strong, but the wheels came off after Thanksgiving — the Yotes lost just about every game for the next month — and suddenly they seem like a long shot to make the…

6 Best Concerts In Phoenix This Weekend

Provided you’ve digested all the Christmas goose and recovered from a wicked eggnog-induced hangover, there’s a whole slew of live music options happening in Phoenix this weekend. So un-deck the halls and put away your Christmas albums, and get ready to enjoy the Phoenix music scene as it shakes off…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

Zoppé Who didn’t think about running away to the circus at least once when they were a kid? Thankfully, Zoppé An Italian Family Circus is making it easy to live out those childhood fantasies by bringing the circus to you. Led by sixth-generation circus performer Giovanni Zoppé, this one-ring circus…

The Hobbit Project Hits Its Spectacular End (PODCAST)

Photo by Mark PokornyTalk some sense into ’em, Bilbo.Village Voice film editor Alan Scherstuhl and LA Weekly film critic Amy Nicholson discuss the third-and-final Hobbit movie: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, in this special bonus episode of the Voice Film Club podcast. As always, send barbs, jabs,…

4 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

Hanukkah’s ending and Christmas is beginning this week, and frankly, most of the Phoenix music scene has gone on winter break. That said, there are a few shows to check out this week. Scope our picks below, and check out our comprehensive concert listings for more options. Local band Watch…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

Hieronymus Bogs It seems everyone is all about the bundle package: your cable company, your insurance company, and of course, indie folk artist, Hieronymus Bogs. The experimental performer has made a name for himself on stage for combining poetry, music, and art as well as his own sense of fashion…

10 Best Places to Drink in Metro Phoenix

In September, Phoenix New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for places to drink in metro Phoenix. Best Brewery: Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. It’s funny how one brewery can come into the craft beer scene in…