5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

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…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

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,…

6 Best Concerts to See in Phoenix this Weekend

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…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

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…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

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…

5 Best Concerts to See in Phoenix This Week

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…

7 Best Concerts to See This Weekend

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…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

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…

Amy Nicholson on the Mystifying World of Planes

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…

Remembering Chris Gaines, Garth Brooks’ Alter Ego

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…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week

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…

7 Best Concerts to See This Week in Phoenix

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)…

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Weekend

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…