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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 Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin’s concert in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 24, 2023

The Latin hitmakers are bringing the “Trilogy Tour” to Footprint Center on Saturday, Nov. 25. Here’s what you need to know.

Where to party on Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving night in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 21, 2023

How to celebrate the biggest drinking and partying night of the year, as well as on T-Day itself.

Shooting at desert rave east of Phoenix kills 1, injures another

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 14, 2023

The deadly incident occurred on Sunday morning at the all-night unlicensed dance party.

Doja Cat, Lauryn Hill and Phoenix’s biggest concerts in November

Doja Cat, Lauryn Hill and Phoenix’s biggest concerts in November

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 3, 2023

Other big shows in the Valley this month include Moneybagg Yo, The National, John Fogerty and Pitbull.

Your ultimate guide to Dreamy Draw music festival

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 2, 2023

Everything to know about the two-day country and Americana music event on Nov. 3-4 at Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.

Phoenix and Dallas geek retailers place wager over 2023 World Series

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 1, 2023

At stake are bragging rights and the chance to donate money to a comic book retailer charity.

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Your guide to UwU Con 2023 in Mesa: Tickets, guests, food and more

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 27, 2023

The geek event from Oct. 27-29 at Legacy Park in Mesa celebrates anime and pop culture with curated guests and vendors.

Arizona State Fair concerts begin this weekend in Phoenix. Here’s the lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 13, 2023

Big-name concerts are returning to the fair after a four-year hiatus.

Guns N’ Roses Phoenix concert moved to new venue by Diamondbacks game

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 6, 2023

Guns N’ Roses fans of Phoenix will have to rock out at a different venue, thanks to the D-backs.

Guide to Goldrush: Sonoran Skies at Phoenix Raceway – tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 6, 2023

Everything to know about the two-day music festival in Avondale, including who’s performing and what to bring.

Metro Phoenix’s best haunted houses and Halloween displays in 2023

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 5, 2023

Where to find the biggest and scariest Halloween haunts, hangouts and home displays in Phoenix, Mesa and elsewhere during the spooky season.

How to see the ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse over Arizona on Saturday

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 3, 2023

Everything to know about how and where to safely view the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14.

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Guns N’ Roses, Pink and the biggest concerts in Phoenix this October

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersOctober 3, 2023

One of the Valley’s busiest months for live music will also feature shows by Travis Scott, Foo Fighters, Sting, Macklemore and SZA.

Scottsdale Fashion Week, Banned Books and more weekend events in Phoenix

Scottsdale Fashion Week, Banned Books and more weekend events in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersSeptember 29, 2023

Also on tap: Comedy from Iliza Shlesinger and Eddie Griffin, an Arizona Derby Dames doubleheader and more.

Why isn’t Phoenix considered a late-night city? It’s complicated

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 28, 2023

Can Phoenix nightlife overcome Valley sprawl, COVID hangover and staffing challenges to become more than a late-night buzzkill?

Batman Day, Third Friday and Phoenix’s best things to do this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 15, 2023

Other Valley events from Sept. 15-17 include the Arizona Cardinals’ home opener and Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market.

Here’s how to see Comet Nishimura over Arizona this week

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 13, 2023

You’ll need some binoculars to view the newly discovered comet before it disappears for 435 years.

Canacopia festival in Mesa has been canceled. Here’s what we know

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 13, 2023

The “electrifying beverage and dance event” headlined by Dillon Francis has been canned.

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‘Star Wars’ burlesque, WWE and Phoenix’s best nerdy events in September

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 9, 2023

You can also geek out on Batman Day and when the Game Grumps come to Mesa Arts Center.

IYKYK Music Festival has been canceled. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 7, 2023

The new hip-hop festival featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Metro Boomin and Rico Nasty has been axed by its promoters.

Drake, Ghost and the best concerts in Phoenix this September

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersSeptember 1, 2023

Also this month: Sam Smith, Rob Zombie, 5 Seconds of Summer and Rick Ross will bring their tours to the Valley.

Your guide to Saboten Con 2023: Tickets, guests and more

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 31, 2023

Everything to know about this year’s edition of Arizona’s biggest anime and Japanese pop-culture event.

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