Arts & Culture

Calling all joystick jockeys and pinball addicts: you’ve now leveled up to the most exciting weekend in the valley for retro-gaming enthusiasts. ZapCon 2015 space-invades Mesa on April 18.The third annual congregation of all things arcade sets nearly 200 game machines, ranging from vintage to modern, to free-play for all…

There’s a lot more to girls than sugar, spice and everything nice. There’s Uggs, glitter, and pumpkin recipe Pinterest boards, too. Just ask Iliza Shlesinger, winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing and star of her own comedy specials War Paint and Freezing Hot. Whether she’s discussing the weather or dishing…

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…

There’s nothing quite like finding oneself surrounded by tiny winged creatures. It comes as no surprise that the Spring Butterfly Exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 North Galvin Parkway, is a yearly must-see for nature-lovers around the Valley. This is the last spring to experience the butterfly exhibit in…

How often has someone lost a job or project opportunity because they didn’t know the right person? Too often, because for today’s business, it’s safer and easier to work with known entities. So, get in the know at RadiatePHX, the monthly networking event for business and community leaders. Connect over…

Whether you know her as a she-devil or as Adam’s first wife in the Garden of Eden, Lilith is undoubtedly a badass. This mythical figure has repeatedly appeared in literature from Northern Europe, Arabia, and even the Americas, sparking debates about theology and gender whenever her name is mentioned. This…

One’s brisk morning walk gets cultural with the monthly networking series, Building Mornings, brainchild of Reinvent Phoenix — which focuses on walkable communities, offers an in-depth examination of historic local architecture. This week’s walk explores the Luhrs City Center, an Art Deco skyscraper from 1929 still standing in the heart…

We can’t vouch for your ability to pull off hats or how well you rock a floral romper, but there’s one thing we know for absolute certain: Free looks good on everyone. Whether you’re looking to nerd out over a few brews, ponder philosophical concepts with your peers, or take…

Over the weekend, The Art Grads (TAG), a new student organization at Arizona State University, hosted a two-day open studio event at Grant Street Studios. These emerging artists displayed their work in pop-up exhibitions throughout the building, had a red-tag sale with affordable art, and opened up their studios to…

Arizona Commission on the Arts announced on Monday, April 13, that it will put on hiatus popular grants programs including Arizona Art Tank, among other changes, to cope with its budget being cut by $1 million. In March 2015, Governor Doug Ducey signed into law Arizona’s 2016 fiscal year budget,…

Craftagious Of the many events at maker space HeatSync Labs, the every-two-weeks Craftagious can inspire even creatives who don’t see themselves carving stuff up with a laser, building a robot, or 3D printing what is absolutely not a death ray. Craftagious includes lots of knitting and crocheting, along with opportunities…

Live Art Platform The toughest thing about being a performing artist has to be exploring new works and ideas. Sure, one can perform for friends, but are they really going to provide that constructive criticism that can turn the so-so into fabulous? That’s where [nueBOX]’s Live Platform comes in. The…