6 Reasons You Must Sign Up for AZ’s Request to Speak System

You've probably caught on to our political leanings if you’ve read some of La Phoenikera’s articles. There ain’t no hidin'. We believe that everyone has basic rights that have to be respected, no matter who you are or where...

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Art – Print & Ink, Expressions Through Images

CALACA and The Sagrado Galleria present this exhibition, which features a contemporary spin on the tradition of print making. Here you'll see lithographs, linocuts, etchings, monoprints and other techniques by featured artists Christina Cardenas, Damian Charette, Emily Costello, Jesus...

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Music – Myrlin’s Music Video Release Party

La Phoenikera hip-hop artist Myrlin Hepworth is releasing his latest music video for "Old Story" at a party in one of the coolest venues in the Historic Warehouse District. There'll be performances by Myrlin, Sean Avery, Mic Maven and...

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A Black and Brown Pride Party Filled With Joterías

If you’re going to celebrate Pride this weekend but the official Pride party is not your scene, we suggest you check out Booty Pop, the Official Black and Brown Pride Party. Haus of Jotería is the group organizing la...

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Phoenix Pride Festival 2017

The Phoenix Pride Festival is a two-day celebration that brings more than 35,000 people together to celebrate La Phoenikera's LGBT community. The festival features over 150 performances on five different stages plus food vendors, retailers and community resources. This...

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Music – NCAA March Madness Music Festival

This three-day music festival includes big names like Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (remember Thriftstore?), Aerosmith and Blink 182, and more than 100,000 people are coming from all over the country. Best of all, the friggin' thing is free! You can...

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Chill – Sunday in the Park at Hance Park

If you're not already planning to spend Sunday at the park with the fam for a good ol' carne asada, join a collective of other Phoenikerxs at Hance Park. Bring a blanket, a loteria or your favorite card game, your pet...

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Art Exhibit – Ciudad Juarez Projects

Belgian-born, Mexico City-based artist Francis Alÿs created the work for "Ciudad Juárez Projects" in collaboration with local artists during visits to downtown Juarez and to housing developments in the southern part of the city. This exhibition showcases two video works...

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Poetry – World Poetry Day Festival

World Poetry Day was March 21 and theatre, dance and poetry will merge this weekend to celebrate it. There will be poetic performances by 20 poets from all walks of La Phoenikera, music and dance by Aliento and a...

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Fashion – Spring Into Style Runway Trend Show

Phoenix Fashion Week's Spring Into Style Runway Trend Show celebrates top Arizona stylists while showcasing spring trends from local retailers and designers. This year's featured designers are Mitch Phillips, Style Stalkers, Parisa Zahedi, Sandra Mateu Yotty, Ashley Paige, and Sarah...

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5 Cool Things Happening at Art Detour That Have A Little Brown in Them

Art Detour is Downtown La Phoenikera’s largest art event, and this year, it is celebrating 29 years. It is also expanding from two to four days, and close to 90 galleries, studios, pop-up spaces, stores, and eateries will open...

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Phoenix Artists Can Do a Residency in Guadalajara This Summer

Artists from La Phoenikera have the incredible opportunity to do a six-week residency in Guadalajara this summer. The arts organization Celebración Artística de las Américas (CALA) is offering this in partnership with Programa Anual de Open Studios Guadalajara (PAOS...

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