The Valley’s live theater scene is more diverse and outré than you may think, with local troupes pushing the boundaries of performance well beyond the Broadway norm. Here’s a look at five local companies who challenge convention with bold subject matter and daring, hilarious stagecraft.
The 2026 Arizona State Fair concert lineup is the most eclectic in recent memory, offering a little something for everybody.
“To me, a cheese shop is a whole experience,” says Jenny Zink. “You’re coming in, you’re tasting, you’re kind of reading the cards, you’re talking to the cheese monger.”
Nine Grudges: The Spiteful Origins of the Happiest Dyke on Earth, is scheduled to be published by Red Hen Press on September 8
Smith’s love of ceramics came early. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia – what he calls “the epicenter of pre- and post-Civil War ceramic production” – Smith began throwing pots as a kid. His work caught on with local collectors, and he started selling his pieces at local art markets.
“One of the best things about Phoenix is our weather lets us enjoy outdoor concerts for much more of the year than most places,” says Rachel Hill, general manager of Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. “The temperatures in the fall and winter… allow us to have one of the longest outdoor concert seasons in the country.”
Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.
Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week, we feature a lot of yacht rockers and stars on the mend. August 11 Megan Moroney The “Wish I Didn’t” star shocked concertgoers when she ended a show in Denver early last month. The reason? It was apparent to everyone in the audience that Moroney was under the weather. However, she bounced back...
Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.
Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.
Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.
