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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 the Phoenix No Pants Light Rail Ride 2024 on Sunday

Your guide to the Phoenix No Pants Light Rail Ride 2024 on Sunday

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 11, 2024

Revealing everything to know about the return of metro Phoenix’s infamous pants-free event.

The Eagles, Kevin Gates and the best concerts in Phoenix this January

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJanuary 4, 2024

The first month of 2024 will also include gigs by Cody Johnson, The Maine and Black Flag.

Where to party on Christmas Eve and Christmas night in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 20, 2023

There’s more to do than just wrapping presents and fighting with your family.

Ultimate guide to Phoenix’s best New Year’s Eve parties in 2023

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 19, 2023

Where to send 2023 out in style in the Valley.

Photos: Festive fetish fun at the Pain Proof Punks’ Christmas show

Photos: Festive fetish fun at the Pain Proof Punks’ Christmas show

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 18, 2023

Phoenix-based burlesque and sideshow troupe Pain Proof Punks put a kinky twist on the holidays at “Bodies for Christmas: An Undead Sideshow” on Saturday at Pub Rock Live in Scottsdale.

Photos: Santarchy brought Christmas chaos to downtown Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 18, 2023

The costumed holiday bar crawl organized by the Arizona Cacophony Sociery on Dec. 15 invaded bars like Phoenicia Music Lounge and Seamus McCaffrey’s.

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Game Changer Wrestling is coming to Phoenix in early 2024

Game Changer Wrestling is coming to Phoenix in early 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 15, 2023

The New Jersey-based indie promotion is bringing its hardcore wrestling action to the Valley for the first time.

Here’s why a popular Christmas lights display in Arcadia downsized this year

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 13, 2023

Arcadia’s “Christmas Lee” has scaled back his famous holiday spectacle.

Santarchy returns to Phoenix this weekend. Here’s what to know

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 12, 2023

Santa Claus and his posse of costumed revelers will invade downtown Phoenix for a massive bar crawl on Friday night.

Here’s when to see the Geminid meteor shower over Arizona this week

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 11, 2023

Everything to know about checking out the biggest and “most reliable” meteor shower of the year.

Your guide to Arizona Hip Hop Festival: Admission, parking and more

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 8, 2023

Everything to know about the final edition of the locally focused hip-hop festival in downtown Phoenix.

Rock 'n' roll legend Billy Joel singing into a microphone.

Your ultimate guide to Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel’s concert in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 6, 2023

The rock ‘n’ roll legends bring their tour to Chase Field on Friday night. Here’s what you need to know.

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Your ultimate guide to TikTok in The Mix in Mesa: tickets, parking, security

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 5, 2023

Everything to know about the “global music event” at Sloan Park in Mesa featuring Cardi B, Peso Pluma and Charlie Puth.

Billy Joel, Cardi B and the best concerts in Phoenix this December

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersDecember 4, 2023

The final month of 2023 will also offer gigs by Rod Wave, Nai Palm, Yussef Dayes and Queens of the Stone Age.

Metro Phoenix’s best Christmas lights and holiday displays in 2023

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 30, 2023

Where to see the biggest and most over-the-top Christmas lights and holiday decorations around metro Phoenix this year.

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.

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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.

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.

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