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The nerdiest things to do in Phoenix this month

The nerdiest things to do in Phoenix this month

Your guide to Game On Expo in Phoenix

Your guide to Game On Expo in Phoenix

Your ultimate guide to ZapCon 9 in Mesa: Games, tournaments and more

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 6, 2024

Ready player one?
Here's when to see the Geminid meteor shower over Arizona this week

By Benjamin Leatherman
Dec 11, 2023

Everything to know about checking out the biggest and "most reliable" meteor shower of the year.
12 infamous haunted places in Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman and Lauren Cusimano
Oct 12, 2023

Casey Moore's Oyster House in Tempe and downtown Phoenix's Orpheum Theatre are just two places in Arizona where you could see a ghost.
'Star Wars' burlesque, WWE and Phoenix’s best nerdy events in September

By Benjamin Leatherman
Sep 9, 2023

You can also geek out on Batman Day and when the Game Grumps come to Mesa Arts Center.
Here’s when to see the rare super blue moon tonight over Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman
Aug 30, 2023

A super blue moon will happen on Wednesday evening and won't be seen again until 2037.
Your guide to Mad Monster Party Arizona 2023 horror con

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jul 7, 2023

Thrills and chills await at the annual event.
John Oliver, Ani-Con and Phoenix's nerdiest things to do in July

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jul 6, 2023

Think there’s nothing nerdy happening in the dead of summer? Think again.
The 20 best costumes we saw at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jun 13, 2023

There were more than just Mandalorians at the three-day pop culture convention.
Stuff people said at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023

By Benjamin Leatherman and Chris Coplan
Jun 12, 2023

“You got a Porg in your pocket?”
The best and worst of Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023

By Chris Coplan and Benjamin Leatherman
Jun 9, 2023

Most of it was great. Some of it wasn’t.
Life (and drawing) lessons from comic book artist Jim Lee at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023

By Chris Coplan
Jun 7, 2023

The famed artist and president of DC Comics discussed his creative process at the pop-culture event.
William Shatner showed his range at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023

By Chris Coplan
Jun 7, 2023

The iconic actor, singer, host and comedian gave the crowd the full razzle-dazzle.
Seven reasons why Jeremy Renner charmed the pants off Phoenix Fan Fusion

By Chris Coplan
Jun 6, 2023

The MCU actor had a lot to say about his ongoing recovery, making music, and new career goals.
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' actors Brian Tochi and Kenn Scott on how the 1990 movie has held up

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jun 2, 2023

“The Ninja Turtles helped change the world."
Your Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023 insider’s guide

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 30, 2023

How to make the most of the Valley's geekiest event of the year.
Here's where to celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2023 in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 5, 2023

Comic book fans of the Valley, better clear your schedule this weekend.
Anime Arizona, Repticon and the nerdiest things to do in Phoenix in May

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 4, 2023

How to geek out and pass the time until Fan Fusion.
May the Fourth be with you: Where to celebrate Star Wars Day 2023 in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 2, 2023

These are the events you're looking for.
Here’s Why Mesa Game Convention ZapCon Has Pressed the Pause Button Until 2024

By Benjamin Leatherman
Apr 21, 2023

Joystick junkies will have to look elsewhere to find their fix.
Here’s When You Can See Tonight’s Planetary Alignment Over Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 28, 2023

A cosmic spectacle awaits in the sky this evening.

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