5 Best Concerts to See in Phoenix This Weekend, 8/1 to 8/3
Plenty to do this weekend, from past-their-prime ’80s rockers to up-and-coming locals. Check out our five recommendations, and browse our comprehensive listings for even more options…
Plenty to do this weekend, from past-their-prime ’80s rockers to up-and-coming locals. Check out our five recommendations, and browse our comprehensive listings for even more options…
From First Friday haps to soccer, trivia, and modern dance, here’s what to mark your calendar with this weekend. “an idea of why” Phoenix artist Daniel Shepherd brings solo work to Willo North Gallery for an upcoming show entitled “an idea of why.” The artist, who works in abstract paintings…
On this week’s film podcast, Stephanie defends her Guardians of the Galaxy review against Internet trolls who tell her to go suck eggs, and we touch on Scarlett Johansson in Lucy and the excellent James Brown biopic Get on Up. There’s a lot to be had in this one. Enjoy…
Nate “Igor” SmithBy Daniel Hill and Drew Ailes Another Gathering of the Juggalos has come and gone, and with it thousands of face-painted, fun-loving freaks and misfits to and from the event’s first year in Thornville, Ohio. While the move from the deep wilderness of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, to this year’s…
We bring you the finest musical offerings the Valley of the Sun has to offer you this week. Check out our comprehensive concert listings for more options…
Now presenting your guide to arty events in Phoenix this week. Have at ’em. Art Unraveled Arizona artists, get ready to converse over canvas. The 11th annual Art Unraveled comes to Phoenix with more than 125 day and evening workshops in all manner of media including painting, jewelry, metals, books,…
When we picked out our ten favorite cult restaurants in the Valley last month, many of you had a thing or two to say about your own favorite cult-status dining spots — and we listened. Cheap Mexican eats, underground seafood joints, and stoner delights all fall into the realm of…
On this week’s Voice Film Club podcast, Amy Nicholson of the L.A. Weekly and Stephanie Zacharek of The Village Voice interview film critic and author Karina Longworth, who’s just launched a fascinating new podcast on the history of Hollywood called You Must Remember This…
Instead of bitching about the weather, like we usually do here, let’s instead think of reasons why 113-degree temperatures are actually good. After all, if you live in Phoenix during the summer, the world is your sauna, am I right? And to think some folks like to be indoors when…
Phoenix, we planned your weekend for you. From rough-and-tumble(ish) art events and a statewide poetry slam to a hefty helping of The Simpsons, staying in isn’t an option. Arm Wrestling for Art It’s going down, Scottsdale. In one corner, there’s a bunch of arts patrons. In the other, we have…
By Daniel Hill and Drew Ailes After a seven-year stint at Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, the Gathering of the Juggalos moves this year to Legend Valley Campground in Thornville, Ohio…
By Daniel Hill and Drew Ailes What’s different about this year’s Gathering of the Juggalos in Thornville, Ohio? Well, the cops for one thing…
From architectural tours and design talks to theater, art, and an evening of drag, here’s what to mark up that calendar with this week in Phoenix. Taliesin West Behind the Scenes Tour Few people and places are as synonymous as Frank Lloyd Wright and Arizona. In fact, it’s damn near…
First, the binge. Inevitably, the come down. This past weekend was a veritable musical orgy, as a flood of touring and national bands came through Phoenix. This week, things are a little drier. Check out our five favorite shows happening this week, and browse our comprehensive concert listings for more…
In summertime, when we put together this list of best shows to see in Phoenix on any given weekend, we don’t have very many options. It can be slim pickings for live music around here when it hits triple digits. Not this week. There are more concerts than you could…
What summer slowdown? Phoenix, this weekend’s chock full of possibilities from poetry slams and comedy to visual art and a borderline bonkers bike ride. Take your pick. Russell Peters Someone’s going to get a hurt. Or, most likely, some big laughs. That’s because globe-trotting comedian Russell Peters has put together…
On this week’s Voice Film Club podcast, we hear from L.A. Weekly film critic Amy Nicholson, who’s intrigued by the bizarre universe of Pixar’s Planes movies. We also hear about the film critic’s background and how she became interested in the movies by way of subliminal advertising and photography…
Alter-ego Chris Gaines on the left, original persona Garth Brooks on the right. By Jaime Lees Inspired by Garth Brooks’ recent announcement of his world tour, we thought we’d take a minute to look back on our favorite era of Garth-ness: the invention of Brooks’ alter-ego, Chris Gaines. Alter-egos help…
From workshop discussions to cutting edge theatrical experiences in and around Phoenix, here’s what to mark on the old planner this week. The Perks and Perils of Privilege Everyone knows it’s different strokes for different folks. But what if your view of the world isn’t so much about where you…
Let there be rock, said Ronnie James Dio from atop his gnarled throne in metal heaven last week. And lo, did Dio send a monsoon of rock ‘n’ roll on Phoenix, from KISS/Def Leppard to Mayhem Festival. Someone prayed to a different god this week, because this week is (almost)…
Summertime sucks. But you know doesn’t suck? Air conditioned music venues, that’s what. Check out these six shows this weekend, and peruse our comprehensive concert listings for many more options…
Welcome to the weekend, Phoenix. From a limited-run dance performance and comedy to hip-hop-inspired art and derby dames, it’s going to be a busy one. Catwalk… I Love Duran Duran The 1980s were a magical time. You could buy leg warmers without visiting an American Apparel. New episodes of The…