Arts & Culture

Sometimes it takes more than two to tango.That’s where Fifth Row Dance Studios comes in. General classes range from hip-hop to contemporary courtesy of instructors like Liliana Gomez and Angelina Ramirez, who performs with Flamenco Por La Vida around the Valley. With a rotating variety of workshops it’s safe to…

Anyone who saw Honey, I Shrunk the Kids knows scorpions are absolutely terrifying. Eight legs? Check. Giant spiky claws? Check. A long, stabby tail full of venom? Check. You couldn’t design a scarier creature in a laboratory. A dozen of them are probably living in your backyard RIGHT NOW, and…

Jack White has a record label, Third Man Records. As one would expect, his roster comprises primarily bands and solo musicians. So when Mr. White signs a comedian, it probably means that the esteemed rocker is a huge fan. And, if you’ve seen the way White dresses, you know he…

Something is definitely brewing in Scottsdale. Make that many things. Scottsdale Beer Palooza is a one-day celebration of all things ale. With beers from more than 35 different local and out-of-state breweries, guests can sample some of their favorite suds including Lagunitas, Phoenix Ale, San Tan, Nimbus, Four Peaks, Left…

What will Phoenix look like 20 years from now? It’s a good question – one that’ll be up for discussion during Imagining PHX.Organized by the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture (a recently founded group that’s non-governmental but nationwide) and Practical Art’s Kara Roschi, the event invites community members to…

Yoga doesn’t have to be the same old boring routine. You could add in some new, challenging poses or try different breathing techniques. Or you could take a Walter Yoga class and experience yoga like never before.While every Walter Yoga class is fully-customized by the instructor with possible pulsing light…

The rising temps are enough to make you hallucinate, so you might as well be swept off to a far away land. On Saturday, June 28, Phoenix Art Museum hosts Noh theater performances, which theatrically weave dance, music, and drama to transport attendees to ancient Japan.Since August 2000, Theater Nohgaku…

There’s no shortage of professional sports teams in Phoenix. If you’re a huge sports fan, this is awesome, but also exhausting — actively rooting for six major pro teams is a time commitment on par with being a mediocre parent.The Arizona Sports Fan Expo, running this weekend at University of…

Get those ones ready, gentleman. (And ladies.) Noted Valley drag queen Pussy LeHoot takes to the stage in her weekly soiree Pussy LeHoot and Friends.This Sunday night special is the second in a weekend practically dominated by LeHoot, who hosts a popular patio performance Saturday nights as well. LeHoot, whose…

Time to stop and smell the lavender. The 11th Annual Lavender Festival is blooming once again at Red Rock Farms, and this year they have a full agenda of events ranging from the fragrant to the foodie.Scheduled activities this year include cooking demonstrations and tastings, lavender growing demonstrations, and daily…

They say life is a cabaret, my friend, but in this modern time, is that really the case? Really, life is a rave, my tripping buddy; or a death metal concert, my headbanger; or wasted hours on Facebook, my followers. Yet, for some, it seems the idea of a cabaret…

Did you know that summer peppers are typically spicier than their cooler weather cousins? Well, it’s time to harness some of that spiciness into delicious recipes over at Ollie Vaughn’s during a special Peppers Cooking Class on Monday, June 30.Get your gloves on and get ready for things to heat…

After a long day in the rat race, it’s easy to get nostalgic for the simple days of childhood fun and games. Instead of just daydreaming about days past, Valley dodgeball warriors funnel their fury through various National Dodgeball Organization outings such as Open Gym Night on Wednesday, July 2.The…

Futuristic thriller, historical fiction, raunchy romance novel… Artist Marilyn da Silva has a different summer read in mind. This sculpture artist turned storyteller is taking a visual approach to the medium of the written word, with her newest exhibition, “Turning the Page.”In this five-month show, Marilyn da Silva makes her…

Thanks to a cutesy movie currently in favor with most young kids—Legos are again all the rage among the pre-teen set. However, as “Build! Toy Brick Art” an ongoing exhibit (through September 28) at the Heard Museum reveals, Legos are hardly child’s play anymore. The display includes dozens of works…

Overshadowed by their more mainstream counterparts (we’re looking at you, football), there are plenty of less-known sports out there. And not only are they out there, but many of them have competitive leagues right here in Arizona. We like to call them the oddballs. From variations on horseshoes to water…