When the Arizona Diamondbacks and Padres kick off a three-game series at Chase Field, 401 East Jefferson Street, on Friday, September 12, the games will essentially be meaningless. But if you’re looking for something to do on a Friday night, don’t fret, there’s a silver lining. Sorta. While any hope…
The Arizona Derby Dames just may be the most brutal of all the sports leagues in the Valley. Leave aside the violence inherent to the sport — the ladies never take a real break. Professional footballers take a seven-month off-season to recover from their on-season; basketball and hockey players have…
Cheering for the Sun Devils football team while watching them on TV is inherently dumb. Whistle for your favorite players, yell at the refs and clap for big plays all you want — they can’t hear you, chief. That’s why you need to get out of the house and head…
Literature meets light rail on Saturday, September 13, when Four Chambers Press presents the first-ever literary flash mob.The independent literary magazine is all about connecting and creating community (hence the name), and what better circumstances for connecting and creating than while in motion with a captive audience? Poets and storytellers…
No offense, but there’s a fair chance you can’t handle Anthony Jeselnik’s jokes.And not to be all intense and Jack Nicholson-y, but, um, they don’t call this guy the “dark prince of comedy” for nothing. Yes, that is a nickname that sounds kind of silly and makes us imagine Labyrinth-era…
Choreographed dance requires years of training, discipline, and skill. Not only is dance physically demanding, it also requires close cooperation with teammates and instructors. Unless you include the chicken dance or the macarena, most forms of dance do not come easily, and traditional Chinese dance is no exception. Dancers wear…
One of rock music’s most noted albums comes to life onstage this week.“Jagged Little Pill” chronicles the journey of a woman, Mary Jane, on a trip through Alanis Morissette’s Grammy-winning album of the same name. Released in 1995 and featuring a ball-busting hit single that may or may not have…
Considering that the Phoenix area is the 13th largest metropolitan center in the United States (based on the 2010 census), it’s not at all surprising we have a vibrant theater community that presents everything from Neil Simon classics to Broadway (and off-) masterpieces to Shakespeare and kid-friendly productions, with plenty…
It took nearly 20 years to get Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi novel Dune to the big screen but along the way, Chilean director Alejandro Jodorowsky had his chance at the helm. The 2013 documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune screens Wednesday, September 17, to give the lowdown on the surrealist’s approach.Jodorowsky might be…
If you’re looking for a night of fist pumping to EDM, look elsewhere, because Weapons is a monthly dance night at Cartel Coffee Lab in Tempe dedicated to “intense audio.”“The electronic scene has become very limited in what people play and what people expect,” organizer and DJ Issa Emadi says.Emadi,…
Halloween is still over a month away, but it’s certainly not too early to start setting an eerie mood. “Creatures” might be a good place to start. The group show at the Firehouse Gallery features fantastical creations that come from the furthest reaches of fairy tales, science fiction, and mythology…
Inspired by the cowboy movies of his youth, documentary photographer Lawrence McFarland ventured out to seek some wide open spaces of his own. In solo exhibition “Landmarks: From Dodge City to Shiprock” at ASU’s Northlight Gallery, 925 South Forest Mall in Tempe, McFarland explores themes of journey and discovery with…
Fans of fright are constantly searching for experiences that will elicit goosebumps, jolts, and screams. Chambers of Fear kicks off the scream season early to slake the horror-thirst of faithful thrillseekers on Saturday, September 13.Starting out as a humble garage-based operation, the Chambers of Fear crew has 24 years of…
Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city’s creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year’s Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 11. Mimi Jardine. One…
Downtown Mesa is bringing the park to the people. An outdoors-inspired affair, Flash Park Friday hits the streets this week, with miniature parks taking over vacant parking spaces and sidewalks, promising a night of reprieve from an otherwise sweltering September. The central event and activities will take place on Main…
Valley-wide, bikes are finally becoming a part of the landscape. With density and accessibility becoming a must-have for competitive cities around the world, Phoenix area bicyclists are increasingly seeking to exert their power and make their respective environments ideal for riding in all conditions. Following the creation and continued growth…
When Ian Loughlin’s brother bought him a tattoo kit and asked for a tattoo, he probably didn’t expect it to lead to a career. “I was just doing graffiti and drawing at the time, and I was getting tattooed myself a lot, so my brother just asked me to tattoo…
Looking to make new friends? Maybe meet some singles? Icon Sports Club might be able to help with that. The adult intramural social club is inviting men and women 21 and over to step up to the plate, onto field, and near the net as it accepts new players for…
Phoenix is brimming with creativity. And every other year, we put the spotlight on 100 of the city’s creative forces. Leading up to the release of this year’s Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome to the 2014 edition of 100 Creatives. Up today: 12. Timothy Brennan. Before…
Valley residents — a lot of Valley residents — have already been talking about this. They’ve been talking about it at TEDx events everywhere from Scottsdale to Arizona State. They give bi-yearly presentations on it during Ignite Phoenix or Seed Spot Demo Days and meet-ups downtown. They call it innovation…
It shouldn’t shock anyone that men and women might prefer to live in significantly different situations, but the truth is a lot of guys will clean up their lives (or at least their homes) when they get into at least a semi-serious relationship. You might think your boyfriend or husband…
Be a part of the world’s first global film festival when the Manhattan Short Film Festival screens its 10 finalists at the Phoenix Art Museum on Wednesday, October 1. With screenings taking place in 47 countries over the span of 10 days, the MSFF is massive. However, the real reason…
