Good news for anyone who’s been fervently awaiting the official opening of downtown Phoenix’s Cobra Arcade Bar: it’s only 48 hours away. According to co-owner Ariel Bracamonte, the much-anticipated bar and arcade will be unveiled to the general public during its grand opening on Friday night. And from the looks…
There’s no shortage of celebrities in metro Phoenix, whether they’re the rich and famous who reside in our pricier locales (read: Scottsdale and Paradise Valley) or Hollywood stars paying visits to our parts as tourists. And every once in awhile, these swells run afoul of the law and find themselves…
Downtown Phoenix nightlife fans, start digging up some quarters and get ready to get your game on. That’s because Cobra Arcade Bar is getting ready to open. The long-awaited and much-anticipated arts district nightspot, which will feature several dozen arcade classics and a full bar, will finally open its doors…
Chicago has the Willis Tower and Navy Pier. Seattle has the Pike Place Market and Space Needle. And NYC has too many of ‘em to count. Every major metropolitan area across America and around the world has a host memorable landmarks that are well known to its citizens and visitors, be…
So how did your 2015 go? Whatever your answer, we’re guessing the past year was nowhere near as pimp as it was for the members of Jack Ü, the EDM superduo featuring Skrillex and Diplo. The artist formerly known as Sonny Moore, for instance, collaborated with everyone from Chance the…
Since there’s inevitably going to be people out there who need a drink or three to get them through the holidays
Fans of the Valley’s old-school dance music scene are about to get a chance to check out some of their heroes from back in the day in action once again. That’s because some of Phoenix’s more legendary turntablists and selectors will be hitting the decks over the next couple of…
Looking for somewhere to bid a fond farewell to 2015 or experience a rockin’ New Year’s Eve? You’ve got no shortage of parties to choose from, as dozens upon dozens of affairs and events, ranging from the stylish to the salacious, will be happening across the Valley, each offering its…
Scottsdale party monsters have one less place to get their drink or groove on over the holidays as BLUR Nightclub has closed. The drinking and dancing spot, which was located just south of Camelback Road along Indian Plaza, quietly shut down earlier this month after only a year in operation…
Hannibal Buress had a very busy 2015 — and the comedian isn’t planning on slowing down anytime soon. He’s been on numerous episodes of Broad City, of course, where he plays the laidback Lincoln Rice (a.k.a. the on-again/off-again paramour of main character Ilana Glazer), and starred in his own Comedy…
Everyone needs to let loose and tie one on once in awhile, especially Santa Claus. Given the enormous stress that comes with the weighty responsibility of delivering countless gifts to billions of children worldwide during a single evening, we’d expect that Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick really needs to go hard…
An ugly Christmas sweater can be a thing of beauty. Just ask any of the increasing number of people who have donned the charmingly atrocious knitted creations adorned with felt, jingling bells, or tinsel during the holidays for the kitsch or irony value. Ugly Christmas sweaters have grown from a…
As one might at a geek event of its magnitude, Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2015 was filled with cosplayers of all different shapes and sizes. All the usual suspects were there, of course, including a gaggle of Deadpools, a slew of Solid Snakes, and multiple members of both the Justice…
Thousands of streets crisscross metro Phoenix, and every one has a name. Some are self-explanatory or location-oriented (Central Avenue, Baseline Road), while others honor historical figures both locally and nationally (Washington Street, Winfield Scott Plaza, Thomas Road) or are tied to various landmarks (Camelback Road, Bethany Home Road, Indian School…
Scott Weiland, one of the most iconic voices in ’90s rock, was found unresponsive on his tour bus tonight just prior to his band, the Wildabouts, playing a concert in Minnesota. He was later confirmed dead. He was 48. Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction first broke the news on Twitter,…
Matt Solberg admits that the inaugural Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest last December was a bit of a gamble. It’s quite understandable, considering the circumstances of the event. “The whole thing was kind of a risk,” Solberg says. “And we had doubts last year whether or not it was actually going…
Booking special guests for a big geek convention often takes a lot of time, effort, patience, and persistence. Just ask Brandy Kuschel, who spends most of the year wrangling all manner of famed actors, artists, and geek icons for both Phoenix Comicon in the spring and its spinoff wintertime event,…
One of the Valley’s most iconic country bars is now a pile of smoldering rubble and debris after being destroyed by devastating fire. The Buffalo Chip Saloon in Cave Creek burned to the ground earlier today after a massive fire swept through the rustic cowboy joint and dance hall this…
Bar SmithScore specials like 50-cent AMFs, well drinks, and Coronas up until midnight or go all out with $100 bottle service specials at Bar Smith on Thursday night during its “Work that Turk” party. Hours are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-456-1991. Bikini Lounge One of the Bikini’s many…
The latest edition of the Global Dance Festival Arizona this past weekend at Rawhide in Chandler certainly didn’t disappoint. The performances were definitely memorable — including fantastic sets by headliners like Deorro, RL Grime, Marsh, and Valley native Mija — as were the collection of ravers, ragers, and revelers who…
Long-running Scottsdale nightspot Dos Gringos has served up its last cerveza. The colorful Mexican-themed bar and cantina, which has been a mainstay of Old Town’s nightlife scene since the mid-‘90s, recently closed its doors after being sold to new owners. However, the place won’t stay closed for very long. According…
If you follow electronic dance music, no doubt you’re aware of the fact it’s invaded numerous other genres since exploding in popularity back in 2011, including the realms of rap, reggae, rock and pop. Perhaps its most curious crossover, however, has been its dalliances with the country scene the last…
