Sep
01
2017
Much of what Isela Meraz has done in the U.S. has been to challenge a system that requires her to show papers. Art is one of those things. In 2014, though, art became more of a tool for self-preservation....
Aug
25
2017
Juanga died almost a year ago, but Phoenikerxs don’t forget. That’s why Fernando Hernandez, a photographer and event promoter in this beautiful city of La Phoenikera, is throwing the second annual tribute to El Divo de Juarez titled “Amor...
Aug
25
2017
Juanga died almost a year ago but Phoenikerxs don’t forget. That’s why, Fernando Hernandez, a photographer and event promoter in this beautiful city of La Phoenikera is throwing the second annual tribute to El Divo de Juarez titled “Amor...
Aug
22
2017
Although city officials and residents are vocally rejecting the visit of Cheeto in Chief, it’s happening. Phoenikerxs are ready to rise up in protest (here's a link to a bunch of different actions taking place), and it's important to...
Aug
18
2017
Sandra Flores considers herself an “in-betweener.” By this, she means that she’s Latin American, which makes her look for places that speak to both sides of her identity. That’s why, when she thought of opening a coffee shop, she...
Aug
09
2017
The all-female sextet Las Chollas Peligrosas will deliver a mix of classic Latin American tunes and some funky originals written by each one of them. The band will be joined by Mariachi Rubor, La Phoenikera's all female mariachi band. DJ Nico will also...
Jul
28
2017
What's better than going to the movies with your friends? Watching culturally significant movies with them and other cool peeps under La Phoenikera's summer night...Yay! Trans Queer Pueblo, an organization that creates support and cultivates leadership among LGBTQ people of...
Jul
21
2017
Alejandro Jodorowski's latest production, Poesía Sin Fin (Endless Poetry), will start showing this week at FilmBar. This is his second autobiographical film in a planned series of five, and it picks up where La Danza de la Realidad left...
Jul
21
2017
Every Fucking Friday you can check out Bobby Castañeda's art and engage in interesting conversations at his studio on Calle 16. Self-proclaimed "the greatest painter alive," Bobby is a quintessential Phoenikero artist who's been part of crafting the unique...
Jul
21
2017
BlakTina Dance Festival seeks to create opportunities for Black and Latinx dance professionals and it will premier work by nine Arizona choreographers and two visiting choreographers from Los Angeles. The festival has been running in L.A. for the last...
Jul
21
2017
Q Cabaret is putting together some nerdy and kinky sh&^t! This event is the love child of comic con, an arcade and anime (yup, a threesome love child). Performers include Katrina Rainsong, Mina La Rouge, Teddy Michael and Lola...
Jul
19
2017
Last week, the National Council of La Raza’s (NCLR) annual conference was held in town, and during the gala, it was announced that the organization had changed its name to UnidosUS.
Tons of people got their panties in a twist...