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Benjamin Leatherman

Benjamin Leatherman is a staff writer for Phoenix New Times where he focuses primarily on arts, culture, music and nightlife. He joined New Times in 2003. Prior to that, he contributed to magazines such as Tips & Tricks and The Wrestler. Benjamin has earned multiple awards from the Arizona Press Club including an award for sports enterprise reporting in 2009 and an award for statewide arts reporting in 2014. He holds a bachelor’s of arts in journalism from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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Your guide to M3F 2026 in Phoenix: Tickets, set times and more

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 3, 2026

What to know about the two-day indie and EDM festival headlined by Mau P and Peggy Gou.

Get ready: How to see tonight’s blood moon and lunar eclipse from Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 2, 2026

It’s worth waking up before sunrise — there won’t be another total eclipse for nearly three years.

How to see the rare six-planet alignment in Arizona tonight

How to see the rare six-planet alignment in Arizona tonight

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 28, 2026

Here’s when to look for the “parade” of planets.

RedMonkey: Looking back at Phoenix’s legendary house music night

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 26, 2026

Revisit the legendary Phoenix dance party’s 1996-2017 run ahead of its return this weekend.

Extra Innings Festival 2026 in Tempe: Your guide to the event

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 24, 2026

Twenty One Pilots and Mumford & Sons lead three days of music and MLB events.

A cosplayer dressed as Bruno Bucciarati from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure at Arizona Matsuri 2026 in Phoenix.

The best cosplay we saw at Arizona Matsuri 2026 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 23, 2026

The two-day Phoenix festival’s anime-inspired costumes were over 9000.

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Why two downtown Phoenix nightclubs closed suddenly

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 20, 2026

“This was truthfully unexpected.”

Baseball players take the field at Scottsdale Stadium in 1955.

Cactus League spring training in Phoenix: Photos through the decades

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 20, 2026

Spring training has a rich history in the Valley of the Sun. Here’s a look back.

A crowd of ravers at an indoor venue.

Old-school Phoenix rave crew returns for one final party this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 20, 2026

The Arizona Hardcore Junkies reunite for a 30th anniversary sendoff.

Phoenix’s Trill Hip Hop shop brings ‘The Warriors’ to life

Phoenix’s Trill Hip Hop shop brings ‘The Warriors’ to life

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 18, 2026

Come celebrate the cult classic film this weekend.

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Your guide to Arizona Matsuri 2026 Japanese festival in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 17, 2026

Everything to know about the free cultural event at Steele Indian School Park on Feb. 21 and 22.

Your Arizona Renaissance Festival 2026 guide

Your Arizona Renaissance Festival 2026 guide

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 13, 2026

Everything to know about this year’s event, including discounts and dates.

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Why this Arizona geek convention is ending after 15 years

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 11, 2026

“The level of care, time and real effort this convention deserves is no longer something we can sustainably carry.”

Here’s who’s playing DIY Phoenix festival Resonance in 2026

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 10, 2026

The one-night event at the Icehouse features 19 bands, 11 DJs and a community-driven spirit.

Inside the colorful chaos of Phoenix Idiotarod 2026

Inside the colorful chaos of Phoenix Idiotarod 2026

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 9, 2026

The costumes and the fun were as wild as ever.

Remembering John Lemire, a beloved fixture of Phoenix’s music scene

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 6, 2026

The former doorman at Long Wong’s and Nita’s Hideaway died in July 2025.

Fans pack the stadium-style 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale during the WM Phoenix Open, Arizona’s largest annual sporting event and one of the PGA Tour’s most distinctive stops.

WM Phoenix Open 2026: Dates, tickets and what to know

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 5, 2026

The “greatest show on grass” kicked off on Monday.

Phoenix Idiotarod returns Saturday. How to join the Valley’s wildest race

Phoenix Idiotarod returns Saturday. How to join the Valley’s wildest race

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 4, 2026

“The rules are there are no rules.”

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A bright blue Gila Beam shoots into the night sky above Gila River Casino & Hotel Wild Horse Pass near Chandler.

What’s that blue light in the Phoenix sky? Here’s the answer

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 4, 2026

It’s called the Gila Beam, and aliens aren’t behind these Phoenix lights.

The best cosplay and costumes from Tempe FanCon 2026

The best cosplay and costumes from Tempe FanCon 2026

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 2, 2026

Arizona cosplayers packed Tempe FanCon 2026 on Jan. 31 in costumes inspired by comics and pop culture.

Phoenix concertgoers gathered for a recent show put on by The Coven.

Why this Phoenix promoter postponed a concert due to ICE

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 30, 2026

“I have little doubt it was the wrong call.”

Two cosplayers dressed as characters from "Hazbin Hotel."

Tempe FanCon 2026: What to know about the free library geek fest

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 29, 2026

The family-friendly pop culture event takes place on Saturday.

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