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a building with a sign reading the district stands against an open sky

Free things to do in Phoenix this weekend

By Jennifer GoldbergMarch 3, 2026

Take your dog to a festival, play bingo or do some yoga this week.

SpaceX rocket launch should be visible in Phoenix this weekend

SpaceX rocket launch should be visible in Phoenix this weekend

By Matthew BirdFebruary 26, 2026

Another reason to look at the sky: The next SpaceX launch is coming up on March 1.

A cosplayer dressed as Bruno Bucciarati from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure at Arizona Matsuri 2026 in Phoenix.

The best cosplay we saw at Arizona Matsuri 2026 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 23, 2026

The two-day Phoenix festival’s anime-inspired costumes were over 9000.

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Your Arizona Renaissance Festival 2026 guide

Your Arizona Renaissance Festival 2026 guide

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 13, 2026

Everything to know about this year’s event, including discounts and dates.

9 anti-Valentine’s Day events in Phoenix

9 anti-Valentine’s Day events in Phoenix

By Georgann YaraFebruary 13, 2026

Love hurts. These events can ease your pain.

6 Phoenix sex shops to help spice up your Valentine’s Day

By Phoenix New Times StaffFebruary 12, 2026

Let your freak flag fly with merch from these Phoenix adult stores.

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Where to find Friday the 13th tattoo discounts in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 11, 2026

How to get some inexpensive ink in the Valley this week.

Inside the colorful chaos of Phoenix Idiotarod 2026

Inside the colorful chaos of Phoenix Idiotarod 2026

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 9, 2026

The costumes and the fun were as wild as ever.

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.

WM Phoenix Open 2026: Dates, tickets and what to know

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 5, 2026

The “greatest show on grass” kicked off on Monday.

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A bright blue Gila Beam shoots into the night sky above Gila River Casino & Hotel Wild Horse Pass near Chandler.

What’s that blue light in the Phoenix sky? Here’s the answer

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 4, 2026

It’s called the Gila Beam, and aliens aren’t behind these Phoenix lights.

See upgrades to 16th hole and more at 2026 WM Phoenix Open

See upgrades to 16th hole and more at 2026 WM Phoenix Open

By Matthew Pearce | Cronkite NewsFebruary 3, 2026

The WM Phoenix Open keeps improving the fan experience.

The best cosplay and costumes from Tempe FanCon 2026

The best cosplay and costumes from Tempe FanCon 2026

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 2, 2026

Arizona cosplayers packed Tempe FanCon 2026 on Jan. 31 in costumes inspired by comics and pop culture.

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Two cosplayers dressed as characters from "Hazbin Hotel."

Tempe FanCon 2026: What to know about the free library geek fest

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 29, 2026

The family-friendly pop culture event takes place on Saturday.

Scottsdale lands Hello Kitty Cafe truck pit stop this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 29, 2026

Here’s when and where to find the popular attraction and what collectibles it’s selling.

A look back at Glen Guyett’s most iconic Phoenix signs

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 23, 2026

The prolific artist and designer’s famed works include Mr. Lucky’s and Valley National Bank.

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Illustration of iconic Phoenix signs designed by Glen Guyett, including Mr. Lucky’s, Bill Johnson’s Big Apple and the Kon Tiki Hotel.

Remembering Glen Guyett, the iconic sign designer who shaped Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 22, 2026

The influential artist and designer died on Jan. 5.

Chandler Ostrich Festival announces move to Rawhide for 2026

Chandler Ostrich Festival announces move to Rawhide for 2026

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 22, 2026

It’s the festival’s first move in more than two decades.

Superhero Saturday 2026: The best costumes at the Phoenix geek event

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 21, 2026

It was cosplay all day at the annual event.

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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 19, 2026

Where to celebrate the civil rights leader in the Valley.

Wedding dress pop-up stops in Glendale this weekend

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.

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

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.

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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.

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