Film – Deserted by Bandersnatch Media

On the night of Friday 13th the frumious Bandersnatch will come out of hiding for an eerie evening of film with the special screening of Deserted and new multimedia works created by the collective. Deserted is a psycho-thriller that follows...

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Festivals – 57th Annual Phoenix Greek Festival

As we often say, there are Phoenixkerxs from all over the world and this weekend you get a chance to experience the culture of those with Greek descent! Take your whole family out for Greek food, drinks, music and...

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Festivals – Arizona Taco Festival 2017

Over the course of two days you'll find over 100 varieties of tacos served by 50 restaurants! Plus, there will be bars and beverage stations serving margaritas and beer. Highlights of this family event include: • Lucha Libre • Live Music...

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Music – El Nuevo Sound 80s Latin, Cumbia & Chicha

Hit the dance floor with 80s Latino beats by one of our favorite Phoenikero DJs, DeeJay Smite. This is going down at one of Downtown's coolest bars, which turned 10 years old this year and is inside a house...

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Music – Luz de Luna

Check out this trio of beautiful and talented Phoenikeras during an intimate evening of stripped down, raw acoustic music for your soul. Tatiana Crespo will showcase a solo set of original tunes, followed by Luz de Luna (Melissa Medina and Andria...

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7 Reasons You Should See Deserted This Weekend

Bandersnatch Media is a collective of content creators based in La Phoenikera. This Friday the 13th they are hosting a screening of their film Deserted and this is why we think it’s a must watch. UNO! More than 20 Phoenikerxs...

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Why the Chinese Cultural Center Should Matter to All Phoenikerxs

Nĭ Hăo Phoenikerxs! That’s one way to say hello in Chinese for those of us who had to google it. We’re not sure if you know this, but up until recently, La Phoenikera had its own Chinese Cultural Center. It...

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Art – Chocolate and Art Show

This event is held at different times of the year in Miami, San Francisco, Dallas, Los Angeles and now Phoenix. It's meant to showcase up and coming local talent in different art forms and allow people to indulge in...

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Museums – Science With A Twist

If you're looking for something unique to do in La Phoenikera, check out this science driven event organized by the Arizona Science Center. This time Science With a Twist brings 1987 High School Reunion Gone bad. You'll get to...

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Music – Daddy Yankee vs. Don Omar

Get your perreo on with the ultimate reggaetonero battle. Everyone knows Daddy Yankee and Don Omar have been fighting for the title of King of Reggaeton for years and at this party, you get to be the judge. WHEN: Friday, September 15...

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Music – Y Retumba En Su Centro La Cumbia

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with El Conjunto Nueva Ola, who'll be gracing La Phoenikera with their cumbia version of iconic jams. Y Retumba en Su Centro La Cumbia (a modified version of a line in the Mexican national anthem)...

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Carla’s Status Doesn’t Define Her, Her Humanity Does

Carla came to the U.S. as a tiny human Seven she was A Chavarría she was From Atizapán Estado de México she was. Crossed the border with her mother Her long-haired, rocanrol-loving dad Anxiously waited on this side.   As her bones stretched upward in the land...

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