Come thirsty to Devour Phoenix’s Sixth Annual Bartending Competition. The three-round competition features nine local bartenders: Michael Soo for Crudo, Titus Fontleroy representing St. Francis, and Libby Longlott of The Parlor Pizzeria among them. Judges include last year’s champion (The Parlor’s Mike Allmandinger), Jessica Hill of New Times, and Ross…
Plays on grammatical errors, paranormal activity, or Bruce Willis and M. Night Shyamalan aside, this comedy troupe with a very punny name hits the stage for a new night of sketch comedy.A local comedy circuit staple for over five years, The [SIC] Sense Comedy Troupe returns to the stage with…
Music and lyrics from the legendary Cole Porter take the stage again in Anything Goes, a production of Phoenix Theatre’s spring lineup. The Tony Award-winning musical tells of a voyage from New York to London, aboard an ocean liner where love triangles and witty shenanigans run rampant. Set in the…
Boutique wines and botanical beauties come together this weekend at the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Corks & Cactus wine tasting.Each day features forty varieties to sample from, accompanied by cooking demonstrations from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events (which will also have items like their beef panini and antipasto for…
She may be a septuagenarian, but Lily Tomlin still brings smiles to stand-up audiences with her charm, charisma, and wit. She’s come a long way since 1965’s The Merv Griffin Show, and An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin takes the performer back to her roots, with a set of observational…
One of the more aptly named and certainly descriptive titles, This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing, comes to Arizona State University on Friday. Written by noted playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer and directed by associate professor Erika Hughes, who specializes in youth theater, the comedic interpretation of the…
Comic book nerds, cosplayers, and casual fans unite: the Amazing Arizona Comic Con is back. Event goers can expect panels from Paranormal Investigation to a fan meet-up for AMC’s The Walking Dead. Creators and artists from Marvel, DC, and IDW Comics alongside Power Rangers actors from Nickelodeon will be on-hand…
The timing couldn’t be more purposeful. Episodic play The Vagina Monologues comes to Phoenix in time for V-Day, a day of activism in the name of “victory, valentine, and vagina.” Produced by downtown Phoenix advocate Stacey Champion alongside Brooke Unverferth Campbell and Sara Santiago, the one night only show promises…
Notorious cornerback Richard Sherman and the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks take on two-time MVP Tom Brady and the AFC champion New England Patriots in this year’s Super Bowl XLIX. The two No. 1 seed teams take the field in sunny-and-70 Glendale, battling for ultimate bragging rights. Whether you’re…
The Super Bowl may have cornered the beer market, but for one weeknight before the big game Phoenicians will have a chance to crown a champion of a darker variety. The Great Whisk(e)y Bowl Debate is a quest for superiority of the spirit. First-come, first-served attendees will sample brown barrel…
Home to 17 percent of the world’s population and the intersection between first-world technology and gods and traditions of old, India is an exercise in modern life — or, as this play proclaims, “a modern contradiction.” Presented by New Zealand-based Indian Ink Theatre Company, The Elephant Wrestler is a two-person…
Sometimes the smaller things pack the most punch. Such is the case with Whitney Cummings, who boasts a biting wit — and excellent hair. The stand-up comic and creator of the popular television series Two Broke Girls returns to the Valley with an arsenal of take-no-prisoners, laugh-out-loud recollections of love…
It’s election year in the Valley’s gay community, as aptly named local star Eddie Broadway steps down as the mister with the most. The pint-sized performer holds two titles, Mister Phoenix Gay Pride and Mister Rock, and will be relinquishing the latter at this week’s Mister Rock Pageant.The third in…
Phoenix’s art scene is certainly holding its own and after such a successful year we can’t wait to see what 2015 has in store. Topping our list in time for the second Friday: Jonni Cheatwood’s new solo show.“Don’t Lift Your Heroes Up So High” features the kind of eclectic combination…
If your New Year’s Resolution is to get out there and run Camelback rather than hiking it or to train for a marathon, Tempe’s Road Runner Sports has just the beginner course for you.The aptly named Ultra 101 offers a run-down of the basics, from training, racing, equipment, and safety…
What do Aaliya’s “Try Again,” 50 Cent’s “In Da Club,” and Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” have in common? They all reached number one as R&B and hip hop favorites during the 2000s — a not-too-distant decade we’re suddenly nostalgic for.If 2015 is already getting you down, you can party along with…
Scottsdale’s award-winning story sharing slam Lit Lounge rounds out a year of high-energy true tale telling with a post-holiday performance. The monthly series gathers writers and artists — both local and national talent — to open up about life, love, and everything in between. Featured performers include Ali Liebegott, a…
If you’re anything like us, the last time you handmade a card for someone was right around the time you were learning to spell. But if you’re looking to add a personal touch this holiday season, Arcadia’s Shemer Art Center is hosting the adult version. Head to the Art Card…
In a Christmas-centric culture, it’s easy for holidays like Hanukkah to get lost in bustle of December. Luckily, stand-up joint The Comedy Spot is bringing the festival of lights to center stage. The Ha-Ha-Hanukkah show presents a night steeped in Hebrew humor, promising plenty of laughs for Jews and non-Jews…
The holiday season is about two things: family drama (and embarrassment), and eating. From traditional and passed-down recipes to eggnog and Christmas cookies there will be eating. Lots of eating. For the third year in a row Chow Bella, the New Times award-winning blog on all things food, hosts “Eating…
Some might call him a scavenger, others a “picker.” The Valley prefers to think of Joe Willie Smith is an artist — albeit an unconventional one. The local talent has participated in Art Detour and events throughout downtown Phoenix, and brings a new fall gallery show to Scottsdale.“Cultural Savant” features…
Ever walked through a gallery and wished the artist was around to offer insight? Gilbert’s Art Intersection solves that problem with its Walk and Talk series, which continues this month with a look at traditional and contemporary printmaking.John Armstrong, who has collections at the Phoenix Art Museum and Scottsdale Museum…
