New Times picks the best thing to do in metro Phoenix from Friday, May 6, to Sunday, May 8. David Cross In the 1990s, before people were willing to offer up their firstborns for your HBO GO pass to peep the medieval soap opera Game of Thrones, the network boasted some…
Approaching the three-year anniversary of the Yarnell Hill Fire, two new books examine the June 2013 summer wildfire in Yarnell, Arizona, that involved 20 Granite Hill Hotshots and left 19 of them dead. They’re called The Fire Line and My Lost Brothers. The first is an extensive recount, subtitled The…
Every college student’s wildest dream is about to come true this week. Because on Thursday, May 5, Uber will deliver free burros and lemonade from Someburros in Tempe starting at 11 a.m. No, really. Someburros Burros On Demand is a relatively simple concept. On May 5 from 11 a.m. to…
Since 2000, Joe’s Real BBQ has been gracing the East Valley with the best annual gift any restaurant can offer: free barbecue. And 2016 is no exception. This Wednesday, May 4 is Customer Appreciation Day — otherwise known as Free Barbecue Day — at Joe’s Real BBQ, located at 301…
Fair warning: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. And although you may have just purchased Amazon Prime for the purpose of sending quick gifts, we’re betting that Mom wants to just spend a little time with you … you know, in addition to the requisite present. From vintage markets and…
Mother’s Day — as in, a whole day dedicated entirely to Mom — either has you confidently prepared or utterly panicked. Not to worry if you’re feeling the latter, since we have a dozen places to take your mom, everywhere from an upscale breakfast to an Italian-inflected Brunch After Dark…
New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from April 22 through 24. For more arts, culture, food, and music events in the Valley, see our curated online calendar. Beer Olympics New Times and Tempe Marketplace have joined forces once again for the third annual Beer Olympics, where…
The Arc & Sprout Touring Film Festival’s aim can be boiled down to just three words: Change the world. With help from Arc of Arizona, Chandler-Gilbert Arc, and the Sprout Film Festival, the second annual edition of the event looks poised to do just that. Taking place at Tempe Pollack…
JLouis Mills isn’t a doctor, but after years of persistence, he now plays one on TV. This is thanks to a single phone call. The roadblocks along the way were multifold. Mills struggled with the blood disease known as Kawasaki Syndrome from ages 6 to 12, underwent retinal re-attachment surgery…
With summer fast approaching, it might be wise to take your cycling indoors. Cue the grand opening of CycleBar Premium Indoor Cycling, “a new luxury boutique fitness franchise offering a high-energy workout in a lively, concert-like atmosphere,” according to a news release. The workout venue is set to open in…
New Times picks the best things to do in the Phoenix area from Monday, April 18, through Thursday, April 21. Crossfade LAB When the CALA Alliance and ASU Art Museum announced that they would team up with help from Casandra Hernandez, we knew that the Valley was in for some stellar…
In the first pages of poet Elly Finzer’s first full-length book, Says the Speck, readers will find a dedication to one Mrs. Hughes – her sixth grade teacher. Back when Finzer was her pupil, Hughes stuck a Post-it to her student’s class journal that read: “I fully expect to see you published, Michelle.” Needless…
New Times picks the best events in metro Phoenix from Friday, April 15, through Sunday, April 17. For more things to do, see our curated calendar of events. Dance: Inventions & Conventions Most students can already feel the fear — and freedom — of finals right around the corner. And for…
Let’s talk about cheese for a minute. It’s pretty wonderful (ok, unless you’re lactose-intolerant), and when you melt it between two pieces of grilled bread? Game over. And now that you’ve got grilled cheese sandwiches on the mind, we’ve got some important news: The Grilled Cheese Truck in Phoenix is…
If you live in metro Phoenix, chances are you know of Amy Silverman. She’s a commentator on KJZZ and managing editor of New Times. She’s been heard on This American Life, seen in The New York Times, and documents her experiences with her family on her blog, Girl in a Party Hat. But…
Lots of us have dreamed about living on a farm. Working with animals, always having fresh food, and doing an honest day’s work in the sunshine? Sounds pretty sweet. Well, as much as we might love the idea of farms, the 2016 Arizona Food and Farm Finance Forum is here to remind…
New Times picks the best things to do in metro Phoenix from April 8 to 10. Bird City Comedy Festival Phoenix has humor, people — and the Bird City Comedy Festival is here to prove it. The three-day fête à funny brings nationally known comedians and homegrown stand-ups together for 33…
A priest, a rabbi, a Buddhist monk, and the world’s first African American Surgeon General appear in a documentary called Sticky: A (Self) Love Story. And don’t worry about your mind being in the gutter, because it totally is about masturbation. The concept is simple: Nicholas Tana – an Arizona State University…
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre is moving to the former Harkins Fashion Square 7 movie theater location inside Scottsdale Fashion Square. The nonprofit theatrical group, which has been located at 4720 North Scottsdale Road since 2004, announced the news on Monday, April 4. “We are delighted to announce our plans to move into such a prominent…
James Beard award-nominated chef Gio Osso is getting ready to open his second restaurant, Nico Heirloom Kitchen (366 North Gilbert Road), and needs about 100 new employees for the casual dining spot. During the next two weeks, Osso and partner Brad Kircher will host two job fairs, hiring for positions ranging from…
Nail art may be today’s mosaic, and nail artists the new impressionists. We may be a tad dramatic, but just take a look at nail artist Sarah Waite of Chalkboard Nails. Go there now; we’ll give you a minute. Impressive, we know. Years ago, Waite was browsing the Internet at…
Opening day at Chase Field is just around the corner, and if you’re planning on heading to an Arizona Diamondbacks game this season, know you have some interesting new eats to try. Earlier this week, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Levy Restaurants announced a handful of new menu items available at Chase Field…
