The Tempe Noise Takeover festival is back, featuring local Arizona bands and benefiting the Abortion Fund of Arizona, despite previous venue issues and a name change from "Tempe Noise Pop Takeover."

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese D-I-Y Teppanyaki chain, will open its first U.S. franchise at ASU's Tempe campus in Q4, offering a unique dining experience with sizzling hot plate dishes.

A Phoenix family wins a prolonged battle with the city over their historically designated building, allowing them to proceed with a sale and demolition for retirement.

Downtown Phoenix's First Friday event, a monthly street fair since 1994, now includes music, food, and art from 6-10 p.m., with cultural venues like the Phoenix Art Museum offering free admission.

Phoenix welcomes fall with various festivals featuring food, art, and music, including the Rockin' Taco Street Fest and Arizona State Fair in September, as well as the Garlic Festival and Oktoberfest celebrations.

The article describes The Messthetics' punk-jazz blend ahead of their Phoenix show and SoMuchHouse's community music efforts in Bend, highlighting their shared passion for innovative and community-driven music.

Chandler is calling for participants for its 30th Multicultural Festival. Vendors and performers can apply online with priority given to early submissions. The event is free and takes place on January 18, 2025.

Phoenix celebrates the "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" sequel with events including themed dinners, movie screenings, trivia, art activities, and a skate night.

The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix hosted the Good Luck Club dance party, featuring diverse music by artists like Madonna, with an energetic and inclusive atmosphere.

The Innings Festival is returning to Tempe in 2025, offering a mix of music and baseball at Tempe Beach Park on Feb 21-22 and an "Extra Innings" event Feb 28-Mar 1. Lineup details are still pending.

Mesa Public Library celebrates Hispanic heritage with a month of events including "Bilingual Book Buddies," a "Coco" screening, art activities, Lucha Libre, and storytelling sessions. A community altar for Dia de Los Muertos is also featured.

¡Somos Peoria!, the largest Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in the Valley, features Tejano music, traditional festivities, and cuisine on September 28 at Centennial Plaza.

Mesa is set to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural events at the Mesa Public Library from September 15 to October 15. Activities include language programs, movie screenings, art-making, and traditional festivities.