Bobby Castañeda on The Greatest Painter Alive

The first time I saw his art was on a pair of lime green pumps a girl I liked was rocking. I heard his name and how he was one of La Phoenikera's wildest artists. Later I saw his...

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Art – Living in the Shadows of the Border

"Living in the Shadows of the Border" is an exhibit that focuses on exposing the harsh realities faced by migrants and their loved ones on a daily basis in the United States today. Experiment the art exhibit created by...

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Festival- Halloween

Free Ghostly Stories Festival in downtown Phoenix! Listen to ghost stories with a historical twist! Wear a spooky costume and enjoy snacks, story time, arts and crafts, a free book giveaway, and chalk art mural. Fun for families and...

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Movies– Selena

We don't think there's much else to be said. Really, you know that if you have Selena screening at the park, people will be taking their cobijas paso a pasito all the way there. Cosplay encouraged. WHEN: 09/29 7:00 to 9:15 p.m. WHERE: Phoenix...

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March– #M4BWPHX

If you're appalled by the propagation of state-violence and the widespread incarceration of Black women and girls; rape and all sexualized violence; the murders and brutalization of transwomen, and the disappearances of women and young girls from our streets,...

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Music– Palace 6th Year Anniversary

Palace has been making us dance to the tune of sounds from around the world for 6 years! Join DJentrification, El Nuevo Sound and De La this Saturday for a night of funky stuff and dancy jams and celebrate...

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Art– Dividing borders

Closing reception for the Las fronteras nos dividen pero el arte nos une exhibit in which local dudettes Giovana Aviles, Chela Meraz, Gloria Casillas-Martinez, and Carla Chavarria participated. WHEN: 09/30 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. WHERE: The Sagrado 6437 South Central Ave., Phoenix,...

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Art– Local artists

Frank Ybarra and Fair Trade Café will host an evening of Art with locals Joe Ray, Emily Costello, Monica Gisel-Crespo, Veronica Verdugo-Lomeli, Manny Burruel, and will celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month through their work. WHEN: 09/29 6:00 to 10:00 p.m....

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IT makes you laugh about it

I don't know how to rate the IT remake. It's a movie that delivers on its promise to entertain but how do you write a review of a horror film that cracks you up more than it scares you?...

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DACA Facts You Must Know to Move Forward

We knew it was coming; there was no surprise here. There is no need to ask why; the answer keeps spitting at our faces. What is the best thing you can do right now? K N O W  Y O...

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Music– Puro Zacatecas Sax & Los Tremendos

If you wanto to get your mexa fix, this Saturday is your chance. Two legit acts DJ's Puro Zacatecas Sax and Los Tremendos from Durango... needless to say, your chakaloso game must be on point. WHERE: Stratus Event Center 2102...

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Music– Lee Fields & The Expressions

Little JB will be bringing his soulful sound to La Phoenikera this Saturday. If you've never heard him and you have nothing better to do, check his show, you won't regret it... oh yeah, bring a change of undies. WHERE:...

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