Arizona Restaurant Week returns. Where to make your reservations
The spring event starts this week with over 250 options. Here’s your guide to picking the best spots to visit.
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Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix offers monthly pay-what-you-can day
Make a reservation to check out the garden on May 12.
Free things to do in Phoenix this weekend
Looking for some no-cost fun? You’ll find it here.
Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week: Your guide to free food and deals in Phoenix
Here are 24 Valley restaurants and cafes offering discounts for teachers and nurses.
11 can’t-miss art shows to see in Phoenix this spring
Feast your eyes on these bold and thought-provoking exhibitions.
Sip and save: Our 5 favorite happy hours in downtown Phoenix
A New Times reader asked for “legitimately excellent deals that feel good for people trying to exist in this economy.” Here are five.
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Everything’s expensive. Here’s where to score lunch for $15 or less
Skip your sad desk lunch without breaking the bank at these 10 Valley spots.
VIVA PHX roars back with six days of music, art and food
The madly ambitious cultural extravaganza is taking over downtown like never before.
VIVA PHX is bigger than ever. Here’s where to eat at the festival
The six-day event promises music, culture and plenty to eat and drink. Check out these spots to fuel the fun.
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NCAA Women’s Final Four events: All the fun happening in Phoenix
There’s a lot more to the four-day sports event than just the games.
Birding-curious? Tips on how to take up bird-watching in Arizona
Want a free, fun, fresh-air hobby? Check out bird-watching.
3 Arizona Irish pubs rank among the best in the U.S.
A national list ranked the best affordable Irish bars in Arizona, perfect for enjoying a Guinness this St. Patrick’s Day.
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Phoenix’s Trill Hip Hop shop brings ‘The Warriors’ to life
Come celebrate the cult classic film this weekend.
Your guide to Arizona Matsuri 2026 Japanese festival in Phoenix
Everything to know about the free cultural event at Steele Indian School Park on Feb. 21 and 22.
Massive Phoenix used book sale returns this weekend
Here are our tips and tricks to get the most out of the VNSA Used Book Sale.
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‘Heated Rivalry’ parties take over Phoenix venues
If you can’t make it to the cottage, come to one of these local events.
6 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Phoenix
Where to celebrate the civil rights leader in the Valley.
Wedding dress pop-up stops in Glendale this weekend
Say yes to the dress on Saturday in the West Valley.
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Superhero Saturday 2026: Your guide to Phoenix’s free geek event
The all-ages nerdfest lands near the former home of Metrocenter this weekend.
Tempe History Museum’s local skateboarding exhibit closes soon
You’ve only got a few more weeks to check out the award-winning “Dry Surf: Local Skateboarding History.”
Your guide to the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix: Route, best views and more
Everything to know about the annual sports-related event on Saturday.
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How to snag a free ride on New Year’s Eve in Phoenix
You don’t have to pay for an Uber to get home safely this New Year’s Eve.