Arts & Culture Archives

Free things to do in Phoenix this weekend

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 16, 2026

Your guide to no-cost fun in the Valley over the next few days.

Martin Luther King and his supporters debaord an airplane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in 1964.

6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 16, 2026

Where to celebrate the civil rights leader in the Valley.

Wedding dress pop-up stops in Glendale this weekend

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 16, 2026

Say yes to the dress on Saturday in the West Valley.

‘Labyrinth’ concert tour stops in Phoenix this fall

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 15, 2026

It’s the 40th anniversary of the classic fantasy flick.

A Phoenix gay bar announced a plan to use AI. Should they?

By Monica Navarro | LOOKOUTJanuary 14, 2026

Not everyone thinks Stacy’s @ Melrose’s new chatbot is a good idea.

Superhero Saturday 2026: Your guide to Phoenix’s free geek event

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 14, 2026

The all-ages nerdfest lands near the former home of Metrocenter this weekend.

Tempe History Museum’s local skateboarding exhibit closes soon

By Tom ReardonJanuary 13, 2026

You’ve only got a few more weeks to check out the award-winning “Dry Surf: Local Skateboarding History.”

8 big movies we’re excited for in 2026

By Andrew DirstJanuary 12, 2026

Mark your calendars for some huge blockbusters coming later this year.

Anthony Bowens poses and shouts during his entrance before an AEW match, wearing a red-and-white crop top and matching ring gear inside the arena.

AEW’s Anthony Bowens talks LGBTQ+ representation in wrestling

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 12, 2026

“I’m really glad AEW allows its performers to be themselves.”

Barrett-Jackson 2026: Your guide to the Scottsdale auto auction

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 9, 2026

Why January in Scottsdale belongs to car culture.

Fans pack the stadium-style 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale during the WM Phoenix Open, Arizona’s largest annual sporting event and one of the PGA Tour’s most distinctive stops.

The biggest events coming to Phoenix in 2026

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 9, 2026

A look ahead at the Valley’s biggest upcoming sports, cultural and festival happenings.

Why ‘Weapons’ was my favorite movie of 2025

By P-Body ScottJanuary 8, 2026

The sleeper hit of 2025 thrilled audiences and critics alike.

Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix offers monthly free day

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 7, 2026

The Desert Botanical Garden will host its next monthly free day on Jan. 13. Here’s how to take advantage of the offer.

Marlon Wayans’ stand-up comedy is all about the journey

By Amy YoungJanuary 7, 2026

The comedian and actor takes the stage in Phoenix Jan. 8 to 10.

Phoenix New Times’ best movies of 2025

By Andrew DirstJanuary 6, 2026

As January marches on and awards season begins, it’s time to recap the past year of cinema. Notably missing high-profile installments of major franchises, 2025 has been a year for mostly original, and some adapted, stories to be brought to the big screen. Whether you’re looking for comedies, romances, action flicks, mysteries or dramas, these […]