Apr
26
2018
It happened. After years of being underpaid, under-supported and treated like everyone is an expert in their profession except them, teachers are going on strike.
This is not something insignificant. It is probably the most visible symptom of how screwed...
Apr
12
2018
We are very excited because Friendly House is hosting a cultural festival this weekend that is going to expose Phoenikerxs to food, entertainment, and traditions from Latin America in a way that is authentic.
We love events like the Flying...
Mar
15
2018
Many critics consider that Vazante, by director Daniela Thomas (Foreign land, Midnight, Linha de Passe), is a film about slavery, race and gender dynamics with the backdrop of patriarchal colonialism in 1800's Brazil. However (maybe because I am a...
Feb
23
2018
In a partnership made in heaven, during the month of February four Latinx eateries in La Phoenikera and the metro area got together with Girl Scouts to create desserts based on their famous cookies. Holy baby Jesus!
This is part...
Feb
19
2018
PINCHE TEATRO, a new theatre collective that seeks to disturb the way Spanish and Latinx theatre is produced in La Phoenikera is doing a playwriting competition.
It’s called AMORPHX Short Play Contest and they are calling out to Latinx writers...
Feb
02
2018
Armando Hernández and his wife Nadia Holguín, owners of Tacos Chiwas, have finally opened the taco joint’s sister coffee shop Cafe Chiwas and we’re excited AF!
It’s a cozy place where you can get a cafecito and pastries while you...
Feb
02
2018
To celebrate what last year was proclaimed by Senator Juan Mendez as Chicanx Week (first week of February), MEChA de ASU is organizing their first Chicanx Film Festival.
MEChA stands for Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán and it’s a student...
Jan
30
2018
Chilean singer and MC Ana Tijoux arrives in La Phoenikera with "Roja y Negro: Canciones de Amor y Desamor." If you're into Latin American music and bad ass female musicians and you haven't heard her, this event is a must.
WHEN:...
Jan
26
2018
This musical inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote and produced by Arizona Theatre Company is showing in La Phoenikera at the Herbeger Theater Center. In the play, Miguel de Cervantes is sent to prison and has to defend his...
Jan
05
2018
If you're freaking out about our weirdly warm weather, just think about the fact that you can go out in La Phoenikera as if it was an awesome day in April. Here are 10 events we're recommending you hit...
Dec
20
2017
Just to let you know, some spoilers lie ahead. You've been warned.
Dec
20
2017
Living in La Phoenikera, whether you are Latinx or not, you’ve probably had tamales during the holidays. Tamales are a staple food in Latin America and there are many different versions, from sweet to savory, from white to colorful,...