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Memorial Day weekend 2025 in Phoenix: The best parties and events

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 23, 2025

Where to find the Valley’s biggest pool parties and nightlife events over the holiday weekend.

No password required, mostly: The 10 best speakeasies in Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times Writers

May 12, 2025

Go on a scavenger hunt to find these underground and hidden bars.

Your guide to Cinco de Mayo 2025 parties and events in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 5, 2025

Here's where to celebrate Cinco in the Valley on May 5.

Your guide to the best Phoenix 420 parties, events and deals in 2025

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 18, 2025

Cannabis connoisseurs of the Valley, here’s where to celebrate this weekend.

First Contact: Downtown Phoenix’s newest club is a star

By Kennedy Jones

Apr 14, 2025

A short walk from Gracie’s Tax Bar is Club Contact, a new sister venue. The vibes on its opening night showed immense promise.

Geek bar Taproom-120 in Gilbert is closing. How to visit one last time

By Benjamin Leatherman

Mar 29, 2025

The retro-themed bar, geek hangout and music venue is tapping out after this weekend.

A Phoenix guide to Valentine’s weekend parties and shows

By Benjamin Leatherman

Feb 12, 2025

Regardless of your relationship status, there's something to do on V-Day in the Valley.

Your guide to New Year's Eve parties in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman

Dec 30, 2024

Where to send out 2024 in style across the Valley.

Feast at these 10 Phoenix restaurants on New Year's Eve

By Cassie Brucci

Dec 30, 2024

Ring in the New Year with a delicious meal at restaurants around the Valley.

Level 1 Arcade Bar in Gilbert is closing. Here's why

By Benjamin Leatherman

Dec 27, 2024

A man wearing an illuminated mouse mask.

Your guide to EDM festival Decadence Arizona: Set times, tickets and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Dec 27, 2024

The 10th annual edition will offer two nights of DJ superstars and the biggest NYE party in the Valley.

Where in Phoenix to party and drink on Christmas Eve and Christmas Night

By Benjamin Leatherman

Dec 23, 2024

Santa won't be the only thing stirring after dark.

13 strip clubs and adult cabarets in metro Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times Writers

Dec 23, 2024

In the mood to see some skin? Try one of the local establishments.

Photos: Santarchy and Santapalooza unleash merry mayhem in Scottsdale

By Benjamin Leatherman

Dec 16, 2024

A ho-ho-horde of costumed drinkers invaded spots like Pour Decisions, Hi Fi and Casa Amigos.

Phoenix ranked among the worst nightlife cities in U.S. Here's why

By Benjamin Leatherman

Dec 13, 2024

Talk about a buzzkill.

Thundercat Lounge in Phoenix has closed. What to know

By Benjamin Leatherman

Nov 26, 2024

The '80s-themed retro nightclub was open less than a year.

Where to party on Thanksgiving Eve 2024 in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman

Nov 25, 2024

How you can get down and go wild on the busiest drinking and partying night of the year on Wednesday.

Phoenix Santarchy returns to Scottsdale in December

By Benjamin Leatherman

Nov 6, 2024

The annual Santa Claus-themed costumed bar crawl and charity event is headed back to Old Town.

Your ultimate guide to Halloween 2024 parties in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman

Oct 25, 2024

Seven nights of spooky celebrations await at bars and clubs across the Valley.

Readers react to memories of Scottsdale's most legendary nightclubs

By Benjamin Leatherman

Oct 23, 2024

Reliving some wild times at Scottsdale nightspots like Mickey’s Hangover, Axis-Radius and Cajun House.

Nightlife

Harkins BackLot arcade opens in north Phoenix

Guide to July 4th parties and nightlife in Phoenix

Nightlife

Harkins BackLot arcade opens in north Phoenix

Guide to July 4th parties and nightlife in Phoenix

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