Catch an indie drama and a classic comedy in theaters this weekend.
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I love birthdays and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Yes, I am the type of person who declares that it’s their “birthday month.” Yes, I like to plan out how I’m going to celebrate weeks in advance. Yes, I enjoy having one day a year when I can bask in gifts and compliments – let a girl live! Hence, here is my guide to planning a unique birthday party in the greater Phoenix area....
In July, Mrs. Justin Bieber – born in Tucson into acting’s Baldwin clan – made news for defending her husband from the ire of Maynard James Keenan.
Health & FitnessThe PHiX4 Workouts in the Valley (That Don’t Feel Like Workouts)
May PhanAugust 2019
Phoenix is the perfect city to break a sweat – indoors and outdoors. Unfortunately, sticking to the same old routine every week at the gym can quickly become tiresome. It’s a good thing Phoenix is also the perfect city to spice up your fitness routine, no treadmill required.
CultureThe PHiXWhere to Celebrate Woodstock’s 50th Anniversary in Phoenix
Madison RutherfordAugust 2019
It’s time to bust out the bell bottoms. This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Woodstock and Phoenix has a handful of celebrations in store – from tribute bands to tie-dye pancakes.
The PHiXFriday Flicks August 16: “Good Boys” & “RiffTrax Live: The Giant Spider Invasion”
M.V. MoorheadAugust 2019
Opening this weekend: Good Boys—The title characters are three preteens; much has been made in the publicity of the fact that the stars are too young to see their own R-rated movie unaccompanied. Max (Jacob Tremblay from Room) is interested in girls, one in particular. His friend Thor (Brady Noon) aspires to sing, but aspires even more fervently to be thought cool and to shake off the nickname “Sippy Cup.” Lucas (Keith L. Williams) just...
The English coming-of-age comedy-drama Blinded by the Light, opening this weekend, is based on the teenage years of Sarfraz Manzoor, a Pakistani immigrant who grew up in Luton, England.
The PHiXCelebrate National Thrift Shop Day at These Phoenix Secondhand Stores
Sara EdwardsAugust 2019
Saturday is National Thrift Shop Day. Raid your closet, clean out your home and make room for your new finds at these local thrift shops.
In my dating experience, I’m usually either the one getting broken up with or the one that’s ghosting after one or two mediocre dates (sorry). But, after PHOENIX posted best places to go on a first date, I thought it was only fair to also write about where to break up with someone. I asked people on Instagram where they would most like to get their heart broken and here are a few of the responses...
I know it might seem odd that the person who’s written a blog about an introvert’s night out and an introvert’s date night is now writing about dancing in a crowded room filled with strangers, but trust me, it’s actually a really good time. If you’ve paid even the slightest bit of attention to your Facebook feed in the past few years, you’ve probably seen people mark themselves as “interested” or “going” to themed dance...
The PHiXFriday Flicks August 9: “Them That Follow” & “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”
M.V. MoorheadAugust 2019
Opening this weekend: Them That Follow—Shot in Ohio, this is set in an isolated community of Pentecostals who practice “snake-handling” to demonstrate their faith. Our heroine is Mara (Alice Englert), the beautiful daughter of the Pastor, Lemuel (the great Walton Goggins); she’s engaged to the devout and devoted Garret (Lewis Pullman). Mara’s a sincere believer, but she has feelings for the lapsed Augie (Thomas Mann). It’s possible that Augie is the father of the...
PHOENIX sits down with Eugenio Derbez from Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
Today is National CBD Day, which shows you just how far cannabidiol has come in the past few years. Leah LeMoine investigates its effects during a relaxing massage at The Spa at Gainey Village.
Between crazy work hours and extracurriculars, taking a day for yourself isn't always a top priority. Make the time for self-care with these five spots around the Valley.
We’ve lined up a few favorite spots to visit on your first date in Phoenix. And thankfully, there’s no trace of the dinner-and-a-movie trope here.