Don’t know if you’ve noticed, but some very exciting things have been happening in the world lately — the second royal baby was born, Morgan Freeman is pushing for the legalization of marijuana, and the general public has opened a conversation about transgender people. And, hey, we’ve got three more…

Move over, Tyra. Tempe is about to get a little more fierce when the Fierce Reads Spring 2015 tour arrives on Thursday, May 14, at Changing Hands. Four young-adult authors will discuss and present their new books, ranging from stories of revenge to a girl trapped on an island where…

Okay, it’s officially May now — five months into the year and Tax Day is well behind us. Hopefully your refund has already arrived, but don’t feel like you have to spend it all just yet. We’ve got three events to keep you entertained and cultured without requiring you to…

Just like your mother always told you, there are two sides to every story. And The Soul Justice Project is will tell each of them. By combining theatre with dance, spoken word, music, and mixed media, The Soul Justice Project plans to explore the politics of American media outlets, while…

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and while May 5 doesn’t mark the anniversary of Mexico’s independence like many think, it is still a worthy reason for celebration. And what’s better than celebrating? Celebrating for free, duh. Here are our three picks for celebrating Cinco de Mayo without…

Girl power is coming to Phoenix. And no, we’re not talking about the Spice Girls. The Girls in Tech Catalyst Conference takes place Sunday, April 26, through Tuesday, April 28, at the Hotel Palomar in downtown Phoenix and spotlights the success and innovation of women in the tech field. Almost…

Here’s the story: Phil and Matt are in love, but Matt is facing deportation back to Finland. So Molly, Phil’s best friend, agrees to marry Matt so he can stay in the country. Then the three of them, plus Molly’s boyfriend, move in together. Happily ever after. That is, until…

If people say they don’t like TED Talks or events, we think they’re either lying or they’ve never experienced one. Anything from fish farming to a photographer reconnecting with a past subject becomes fascinating due to the way TED speakers present it. On Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. see…

In Spanish, puente means bridge, and that’s exactly what El Puente Theatre Festival and Mask Procession intends to do. Childsplay and local artist Zarco Guerrero have teamed up to present the third installment of this event on Sunday, April 26, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Tempe Center for the…

Who run the world? Do we even need to say it? But we’re talking about women who actually run the world, or at least some pretty impressive ventures within it. For the first time, downtown Phoenix will host the Girls in Tech’s Catalyst Conference starting on Sunday, April 26, at…

There are people who drink alcohol. And then there are people who drink alcohol, hold it in their mouth, suck in air between their teeth, and try to pick out the drink’s flavor notes. Hey, no judgment here, fellow booze enthusiasts. Whichever camp you’re in, Chandler Craft Spirits Festival will…

When it comes to downtown Phoenix, bicycles and art kind of go hand in hand. Artistically made bike racks? Bike tours to notable landmarks? They can’t keep their metaphorical hands off each other. KAYRAE Art is bringing this pair together in a new way during Velo Artifex, on Friday, April…

With dozens of worn tools sprawled out on her workbench before her, jeweler Heidi Abrahamson struggles for a few moments to select which few she considers her essentials, the things she couldn’t do her job without. She chooses a few without hesitation, her hammer and saw, but she switches back…

You know, student films have gotten a bad rap. Sure these kids may not have the huge budgets or crews that studio productions have, but students know how to visually tell stories nonetheless. Plus, there’s a lot more to a good movie than a few big name actors and some…