Protest– Rally Against Cheeto in Chief

Several community organizations have planned actions for tomorrow in light of Trump's visit to La Phoenikera. Here are some that popped up on our radar, let us know if you know of any other actions. The March to The Rally WHEN:...

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Books– Bookbinding Class

Cian Mac Conmara will teach a class on medieval bookbinding for the SCA Barony of Atenveldt this upcoming Wednesday. Materials will be availabele for each participant so they can make their own limp-bound leather book. WHEN: 08/23 7:30 - 9:00...

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Poetry– Poesía en voz alta

This Saturday evening join local scribes as they read verses in Spanish at Palabras Bookstore for another edition of Poesía en voz alta. WHEN: 08/19  7–10:00 p.m. WHERE: Palabras Bookstore 1738 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ HOW MUCH: Free

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Music-ElnuevoSound Meets Selectah J Cut

Chicha, dub, reggae, and international sounds will be played at The Lost Leaf on Saturday. Elnuevosound and Selectah J Cut will be spinning all vinyl, and there will be live instrumentation. It sounds fun, so bring a friend and...

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Phoenikera Artist Celebrates Every Thread of Her Indigenous Fiber

She's a jeweler, not the kind who wears a loupe at a store or sits in a dark room inside a diamond and gemstone warehouse. She makes earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that reflect her connection to her ancestors. She...

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Wednesday: A Film Buff’s Patron Saint Day

Sometimes, Wednesdays are just blah. They're like the middle child who gets shooed away, or everybody says yes just to shut them up. It's the day you want to be over so you can get smashed on thirsty Thursday...

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Food – Arizona Breakfast Week

This weekend you'll have the opportunity to stuff your face with awesome brekkie-brekkie at the Arizona Breakfast Weekend. Check the list of participating joints here. WHEN: 7/27 - 7/30 WHERE: Check list HOW MUCH: $7, $10 and $15 per person or...

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South Side Light Rail Extension Needs La Phoenikera Artists

Have you noticed that all La Phoenikera Light Rail stations have some art pieces incorporated into their design? You might not know, but except for a few, most of them aren't from local artists. Suppose you are a visual artist...

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15 Star Wars Bands Whose Albums We Would Buy

In light of the new craze brought up by the trailer of Start Wars: The Last Jedi, I must share the fruits of a futile conversation that a group of hella blazed Phoenikerxs had a few days ago: names...

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Beer me!: 10 years of the Lost Leaf

For Tato Caraveo, event coordinator for The Lost Leaf (which just celebrated its 10-year anniversary at the 5th Street location), this week marks their perseverance and survival as a local business that keeps on grindin' in an ever-changing landscape. "It...

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Workshop- Music of Resistance

Music and the arts have always played a crucial role in movements that fight for an equitable society. Because of this, Aliento is having a music workshop in which music will be explored as a healing method. The workshop...

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Food- Crescent Ballroom’s 2nd Annual Bean Burrito Eating Contest

If you love to pig out with bean burritos like the ones your grandma' used to make for long road trips, then you might be an apt contender for the Crescent Ballroom's 2nd Annual Bean Burrito Eating Contest. If...

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