The annual Phoenix Pride parade and festival is fun for people of all sexual orientations. The massive festival took over Steele Indian School Park over the weekend and provided plenty of entertainment and resources for the LGBTQ community. Pride is a positive environment that embodies two important messages: love and…
Sleigh Bells is long overdue for a Phoenix show. It’s been more than three years since the noise pop duo rocked a sold-out show at the now-defunct Clubhouse with a wall of Marshall amps and lots of screaming. Since then, frontwoman Alexis Krauss says the band has developed significantly thanks…
Dave Ross is a busy guy. You may remember him as a co-host of the now-defunct Holy Fuck comedy show, or by his current project on Nerdist: Terrified, which takes a look at people’s fears. Dave has also done some great work with the comedy troupe Women — just take…
Phoenix Fashion Week paired four local shops and one label with five stylists for its Spring Into Fashion showcase. The Arizona Center courtyard was full of fashionistas eager to catch a glimpse at some of the new spring looks provided by Clothes Minded, Allie Ollie, Fresh Start, 7 Diamonds, and…
Pilobolus is hard to define. Yes, there are synchronized movements to music, but also the execution is mind blowing. Named after a quickly developing spore, Pilobolus often looks more like a kaleidoscope than a group of people performing. The troupe blossomed into a gorgeous display of movements in Ok Go’s…
The Japanese Friendship Garden is one of the most relaxing hidden gems in the city — short of a few visible skyscrapers, it’s easy to get lost in the moment and forget that you’re in the heart of Phoenix. Japanese culture comes alive with more than needy koi fish with…
What if real life emulated a video game? The extra lives and quests to beat up bad guys sound fun, but anyone who has played Kinect for more than an hour knows that it gets exhausting fast. Fortunately, watching Siro-A has a similar feel — and you don’t have to…
Labyrinth always steals the spotlight for 1980s fantasy epics. Neverending Story also has its merits, but it doesn’t have Tim Curry portraying a demon that tempts the leading lady from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off like the epic Ridley Scott film, Legend, does. This 1985 sci-fi fantasy flick stars a Risky…
When discussing Mexican travels, the first places to come to mind are usually border towns and touristy vacation beach spots. But Mexico is a large country with a rich culture rooted in Mexico City, the second most populous city in the world. “Much like Hollywood here in the states, [Mexico…
If you’re fond of time travel, tea parties, and imaginary 19th century-style technology, look no further than the Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention. It truly feels like you’re transported to another time as soon as you lock your car and enter the living history western town. You better dress up,…
Dave Hause Rhythm Room Tuesday, March 4, 2014 “Don’t tell the Internet, but there is no Loved Ones.” Sorry, Dave, the secret’s out. Dave Hause, frontman of melodic punk band The Loved Ones, performed his first solo show in Arizona Tuesday night and stuck to his own material, save for…
The Lawrence Arms Pub Rock 2/14/14 It’s safe to say that I had a better Valentine’s Day than the majority of the Valley. Unlike most of you, I didn’t have to deal with either setting sky-high expectations for a beau or sulking about being single — I just got to…
You’d be hard pressed to find many people who don’t like horses. Little girls beg to own a pony, and some adult men get into the equestrian spirit with the whole brony thing. For horse lovers who just won’t quit, the 59th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show the perfect opportunity…
Valentine’s Day blows for everyone. If you’re single, it feels like the whole world is plotting against you, and if you’re in a relationship, you’re left with colossally high expectations. The solution for most is to avoid the crowds at home, but V-Day is what you make of it. Regardless…
Welcome Diner quickly won over the hearts of folks searching for comfort food in downtown Phoenix. It has a little something for everyone: Meat eaters love the burgers, and vegans found a little slice of heaven with fried avocado po’boys. Plus, the restaurant is adorable — you really haven’t experienced…
The Cat in the Hat may be an enduring children’s story, but the plot has mixed messages. The cat is a total jerk, shows up uninvited, barges into a house, and makes a mess of things. He’s also guilty of kidnapping; just how long have Thing 1 and Thing 2…
For some, the first things that come to mind when thinking of gay cinema are films like Brokeback Mountain and Blue Is the Warmest Color. While these flicks have their merits, they barely scratch the surface of LGBT film. The fifth annual Desperado Film Festival is here to broaden viewers’…
Volcano Choir Crescent Ballroom 1/17/14 Volcano Choir gave Phoenix a bit of a treat last night — the first stop on the band’s short west coast tour. Their Crescent Ballroom concert on Friday night was sold out well ahead of time and could have very well been moved to a…
Treasure Mammal is one of those bands that you have to see live to fully understand. Words can only go so far to describe the performance art, interpretive dance, and random nods to pop culture that make up a Treasure Mammal show. This is the type of band you want…
Gay cinema is pretty closely associated with films like To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything and Blue is the Warmest Color. Not that there’s anything wrong with those flicks, but there’s so much more to LGBT cinema than girls experimenting with sexuality and burly guys getting into drag. Desperado, Arizona’s…
I’m sure you’re burnt out on reading best of 2013 lists by now, but taking an extra two weeks to wrap up the best shows of the year list was productive. For one, it’s tough to compare a small, intimate show like Jimmy Eat World’s mini-Arizona tour against massive productions…
Let me speak on behalf of everyone by saying, “Whoa, the 2014 Coachella lineup came out early.” The news is still pretty fresh — Coachella sent out the lineup e-mail a little after 9 Wednesday night, causing the Internet to blow up as usual. It’s tough to see beyond the…
