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December 20 at 9:01 p.m. by Jacob Tyler DunnOver the weekend, Grand Avenue in downtown Phoenix was filled with holiday markets and sidewalk sales, providing safe shopping from local vendors across the Valley.
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October 16 at 10:08 a.m. by Lynn Trimble
Cats never need an excuse to be at the center of attention. But Global Cat Day, which falls on October 16, gives you a great excuse to pamper your cat a bit more than usual. The day was established to raise awareness about ways to help all cats…
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October 15 at 3:15 p.m. by Lynn Trimble
The Phoenix-based Eye Lounge artist collective is marking its 20th anniversary, which makes it a great time to look back at some of the exhibits they've shown in recent years — and the gallery spaces they've called home. Here's a sampling of…
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August 14 at 7 a.m. by Lynn Trimble
Local artists have a long history of making murals that reflect social justice themes. Here's a sampling of murals tackling issues from racial justice to immigrant rights, in case you're eager to get out and explore a bit of art on the urban…
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July 30 at 6 a.m. by Lynn Trimble
It's been 10 years since Arizona adopted SB 1070, the controversial "show me your papers" law that put Arizona on the map for racial profiling. Here's a look back at art inspired by SB 1070, along with 10 years of art exploring racism, immigration,…
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July 28 at 6 a.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
Metro Phoenix's LGBTQ bar scene has a lenghty history stretching back decades. From the '70s into the '90s and beyond, spots like The Connection, Taylor’s, and Trax flourished, providing members of the community places to drink, dance, and party.…
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February 23 at 3:27 p.m. by James Deak
Phoenix New Times recently had the opportunity to experience what goes on behind the scenes of Cirque Du Soleil's OVO, which is happening through February 23 at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The performers were seen practicing up high above the stage…
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February 18 at 2:38 p.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
Teams of costumed pranksters rolled their colorfully decorated shopping carts through the streets of downtown Phoenix on Saturday, February 8. It was part of the insane and inane fun of the annual Phoenix Idiotarod, an urban shopping cart race put…
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January 27 at 8 a.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
Geeks from across the Valley turned out in droves for Tempe FanCon 2020 on Saturday, January 25, including plenty of cosplayers. The afternoon-long event outside of the Tempe Public Library featured several dozen people dressed in geeky get-ups,…
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January 20 at 8:03 a.m. by Lynn Trimble
Music pulsed through the Where?House gallery on Saturday, January 18, as a steady steam of people arrived for an event called Fire & Ice: The Winter Extravaganza. It was presented by Walter Productions, a creative team best-known for giant art cars…
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January 15 at 8:37 a.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
No pants? No problem. More than 100 Valley residents undressed to impress aboard public transportation on Sunday, January 12, during the No Pants Light Rail Ride Phoenix 2020. The annual urban prank involves people taking a trip aboard the Valley…
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January 7 at 8 a.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
Cosplayers were everywhere to be seen at Taiyou Con 2020, the annual geek celebration for local fans of Japanese pop culture. The three-day event, which took place from Friday, January 3, to Sunday, January 5, at the Mesa Convention Center,…
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January 6 at 9:49 a.m. by Lynn Trimble
No worries if you didn't get out to see every art show in metro Phoenix during 2019. We made the exhibit rounds, exploring art in galleries, museums, and unconventional spaces. Here's a look back at 10 of our favorites, including several that…
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December 31 at 3:31 p.m. by Lynn Trimble
The arts landscape offered some intriguing views in 2019, as visual and performance artists created diverse works that often served as mirrors for the metro Phoenix community. Here are some pictures of the 10 best things we saw in arts and culture…
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December 17 at 1:36 p.m. by Bri Arreguin-Malloy
Instagram is the platform of choice for many Phoenix-based photographers, graphic designers, and artists who want to showcase their work and creativity with their community and the world. These accounts represent the diverse talent our city holds.…
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December 9 at 1:56 p.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
Cloudy skies didn't keep local geeks from turning out at Velma Teague Library in downtown Glendale on Saturday, December 7, for LIBCON West 2019. The afternoon-long event featured plenty of nerdy happenings, ranging from cosplayers and vendors to…
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November 25 at 7 a.m. by Phoenix New Times Writers
Lotus. Maserati. Ferrari. They’re names you likely associate with cars, rather than art. Even so, the new “Legends of Speed” exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum makes a compelling case for cars as art objects by highlighting the aesthetics and cultural…
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November 3 at 3:13 p.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
Dozens of tattoo artists from throughout the U.S. were doing their thing at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa from Friday, November 1, to Sunday, November 3, during the Phoenix Tattoo Expo 2019. The three-day event featured more than 40…
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October 31 at 11:02 a.m. by Lynn Trimble
Dia de los Muertos celebrations are well underway around metro Phoenix, as people use traditions ranging from altars to sugar skulls to honor loved ones who've passed on. Here's a glimpse at Dia de los Muertos festivities we've spotted around town,…
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October 6 at 4:44 p.m. by Benjamin Leatherman
When New Belgium Brewing brings the Tour de Fat to Tempe Beach Park every October, countless folks show up dressed in costume and psyched for an afternoon of shenanigans, weirdness, and (of course) beer. Such was the case on Saturday, October 5,…
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