2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (353+ words) More like South by Southwest: Viva Phx is back and bigger than ever Arizona's largest steampunk gathering is gearing up for a ride into the sunset. Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention, a Tucson-based event devoted to retro-futuristic fandom, announced on…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (185+ words) They came, they saw and they dressed up for the occasion. Arizona cosplayers took it to the next level at Game On Expo 2026 in downtown Phoenix. The three-day gaming event at the Phoenix Convention Center was attended by thousands of…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (165+ words) A dozen Arizona chefs named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards North Phoenix became an outdoor geek wonderland during Superhero Saturday this past weekend. The 2026 edition of the annual geek event unfolded near the former Metrocenter mall, drawing hundreds…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (482+ words) Become a New Times member: Give any amount to support our newsroom and help us get closer to our end-of-year goal. Arizona cosplayers showed up in force at local conventions and geek gatherings in 2025. And their costumes matched that ambition....

6+ mon, 2+ day ago  (386+ words) How the sheriff's office milked $163 M from a racial profiling case it lost When Uw U Con 2025 takes place this weekend, the annual geek event will boast plenty of fresh changes. The Arizona pop-culture and anime convention from Oct. 17 to…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (112+ words) A recap of Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025's highs and lows, from the fantastic cosplay and amazing programming to the lack of hygiene and personal space. The best and worst of Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 Best: Arcade Oasis levels up Worst: Not…...