Kendrick Lamar delivered a Super Bowl halftime show intertwining music with a narrative of revolution, featuring Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam and tackling societal issues.

Surprise City seeks vendors for its Eggstravaganza event on April 18, offering booths to local businesses and community groups for promotional purposes. Registration is open until April 13.

Tempe's PlayDay event on Feb. 22 offers free activities for all ages at Kiwanis Park, featuring sports, art, and STEM, with kayaking, skateboarding, and food trucks.

Phoenix hosts various weekend events, including a Renaissance festival, Parada del Sol parade, concerts, sports games, and art exhibits.

Chase Matthew joins the Out of the Park Music Fest in Surprise, Arizona, alongside headliner ERNEST and other artists, with VIP tickets sold out and general admission available.

Gilbert Water Festival seeks volunteers to help teach fourth-graders about water conservation and sustainability on February 24-25. Volunteer training is on February 13.

Scottsdale prepares for the 11th annual Arizona Indian Festival, featuring all 22 of Arizona's tribes with arts, crafts, food, and performances. The free event includes an Indigenous Food Symposium.

Fountain Hills, Arizona, unveils its Spring Events Guide, featuring art shows, concerts, and markets, with additional activities like sculpture tours and the Dark Sky Festival.

Phoenix band Glixen announces a North American headlining tour, starting Feb. 20, with performances leading up to their Coachella dates on April 11 and 18.

Simple Minds will tour North America starting in May, with '80s acts Soft Cell and Modern English. They'll include their hit "Don’t You (Forget About Me)" and perform on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". Tickets go on sale January 31.

Tempe Public Library hosted the 10th annual Tempe FanCon, featuring pop culture, gaming, and literary fandoms with vendors, a costume contest and activities to promote literacy.

The Mesa Marathon is set for February 8th with a new route and road closures. Over 10,000 runners are expected and the city offers resources for residents affected by the event.

Superhero Saturday brought together comic fans and cosplayers in Phoenix to support first responders and fight child abuse, featuring a costume contest won by a Lady Dimitrescu portrayal.