Valley Life

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“It’s an epic day with amazing costumes where you get to make an ass of yourself.”

The family-friendly celebrations offers music from Mega Ran and a massive costume contest.

The light rail ride will ‘celebrate both modesty – and way more pants.’

Thems founder Francisco Diaz says the group’s events are “showing to people outside the community that we are here and we are welcoming as long as others are respectful.

Walks, lectures and festivals will honor the revolutionary civil rights leader.

A nostalgic trip through the 39-year history of an iconic retail complex and East Valley landmark.

There’s a new wrinkle in the controversial event where people ride public trains without pants.

The con season kicks off this weekend with a free outdoor “cosplay and comic” festival.

Dream machines await at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Here’s how to see them.

Organizers of the body-positive urban prank are “taking a pause for 2025 to handle personal life matters.”

An animal protection group says Phoenix Zoo isn’t doing right by its elephant, Indu. The zoo calls the claim “inaccurate and without merit.”

Time to find a shopping cart and plan an awesome group costume.

The Birdman will make his first-ever con appearance at the Phoenix gaming event.

Want to get that typewriter up and running? Does your dad’s old camera need some TLC? Here’s where to go in Phoenix.

You don’t have to pay for an Uber to get home safely this New Year’s Eve.

To celebrate the show’s 70th anniversary, the organizers want to collect photos and videos from years past.

Your ultimate guide to over-the-top holiday displays around the Valley this year.

From the anime artistry of Saboten Con to the comic book characters of Phoenix Fan Fusion and beyond.

In the mood to see some skin? Try one of the local establishments.