Valley Life

Including all the actors, authors and comic book creatives.

The “Australian Queen of Comedy” will perform at the Arizona Federal Theatre on August 7 during her Fine, Thanks tour.

Everything from hanging out with bookworms to hailing Satan.

“You don’t have to be a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race to get my comedy.”

The Valley’s con season is about to get going.

Theater director Mark Clayton Southers talks racism and the play he’s in town to direct.

Fuel your car fantasies at this year’s event.

Shut up and take our money.

Preservationist Donna Reiner saves signs from iconic local buildings.

Lauri Leadley of Valley Sleep Center is concerned that people of color aren’t catching enough Zs.

The local activist likes to ruffle feathers with his often-angry, always political yard signage.

Santa Claus sees you when you’re sleeping. What he doesn’t see is the point of discussing race.

It’s a resurrection story worthy of a comic book.

Nearly 50 years ago, Sharon Muir opened a hippie-dippy fragrance store. She’s still going strong.

Your ultimate guide of what to see and do in the Valley during the festive season.

You’ve only got a few days to do it.

Aaron Soto, like so many in the Phoenix workforce, swears by upskilling. It’s a thing, he says.

It’s the geekiest time of the year.

Families from Phoenix and Tucson will fight for holiday supremacy.

Shop local to find unique gifts and support the creative scene.

The Valley sparks up the holiday nights with biggest, boldest DIY displays of 2021.

Capitol Comedy player Joy Mamey plays the Senate Minority Leader in the troupe’s new political spoof.