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TCGtopia XI brings trading card hype to Phoenix Shrine Auditorium

The Valley’s biggest dedicated trading card show returns this weekend as TCGtopia XI takes over the Phoenix Shrine Auditorium & Event Center on July 18–19, 2026. For full event details, fans can visit the TCGtopia XI listing on Treasure or the Trading Card Database show page. Dates, times, and location TCGtopia XI @ The

4 days ago

Phoenix Cons Are Leveling Up and Local Creators Are Leading the Charge

The Phoenix geek scene is quietly going through a glow-up, and it has nothing to do with bigger celebrity guests or better air conditioning at summer cons. It’s the people behind the tables and on the smaller stages who’ve changed, and they’re slowly redefining what it means to be a “geek event” in this city. For years, the gravitational center of most conventions here was the big-name signing table. You went to see the Star Trek actor, the anime voice, the one MCU or DC side character. T

7 days ago

The Cactus TCG Show Brings Free Two-Day Card Fest To Mesa This July

Mesa is about to become the heart of the Southwest trading card scene when The Cactus TCG Show returns to Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa on July 18–19, 2026. Running from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days, the show promises over 10,000 square feet of collectibles, cosplay, and community, with free admission and free parking for attendees. More information is available at thecactustcgshow.com. Where The Southwest Collects Billed as *“where the Sou

10 days ago

Horror Hits Glendale This July

Mad Monster Party Arizona will stalk into the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel from July 10–12, turning the West Valley into a weekend haunt for horror and genre fans. The three‑day event is positioning itself as one of the standout horror gatherings of the Arizona summer, drawing fans from across the Valley and beyond. What Lurks Inside Mad Monster Beneath the blood‑red branding, Mad Monster Party Arizona is a horror, sci‑fi, and *fantasy‑

17 days ago

Inside Blade Rave: Phoenix’s Vampire-Themed Rave Hits Walter Studios July 2

Phoenix is about to step back into the vampire underworld when Blade Rave returns to Walter Studios on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Inspired by the iconic bloodbath nightclub scene in Blade (1998), the touring “vampire blood rave” turns the downtown arts space into a reimagined version of the movie’s opening sequence, complete with DJs, dancers, themed attire, and a midnight “bloodbath.” A night inside Blade’s bloodbath Blade Rave bills itself as “Round 2” for Phoenix, f

19 days ago

Michael Jackson Tribute Night Moonwalks into Juneteenth Weekend at Off the Record

Downtown Phoenix is getting a little more Off the Wall this Juneteenth weekend, as Off the Record hosts a Michael Jackson Tribute Night packed with hits, high-energy sing-alongs, and a dance floor built for moonwalking. One Night Only at Phoenix’s Singalong Bar Off the Record, downtown’s new group singalong bar at 829 N 1st Ave, is quickly becoming a go-to spot for themed music nights and immersive playlists. On Friday, June 19, the

about 1 month ago

How Phoenix’s 2026 film season took shape and what local movie fans can look to next

Greater Phoenix’s spring film season took shape this year around the 26th Phoenix Film Festival, which ran April 9–19, 2026, at Harkins Scottsdale 101 in north Phoenix. For local moviegoers, filmmakers, and film students, the festival offered more than screenings alone, combining independent features, filmmaker panels, community events, and education programs into one of the region’s biggest movie-centered stretches of the year. **Spring recap: Phoeni

about 1 month ago

Phoenix Fan Fusion Packs Downtown With Cosplay, Big Crowds, and John Cena

Phoenix Fan Fusion once again transformed downtown Phoenix into a packed pop‑culture convention over the June 5–7, 2026 weekend, filling the Phoenix Convention Center with tens of thousands of fans, elaborate cosplay, and big-name celebrity guests. The annual event brought together comics readers, anime and gaming communities, sci‑fi fans, and families for three days of panels, signings, and a busy exhibitor hall. Last year's Phoenix Fan Fus

about 1 month ago

After Dark in the East Valley: Mesa’s Late Night Card Show Returns

Mesa’s Desert Dawg Card Show: After Dark is turning a sleepy Friday night into a neon‑lit mash‑up of sports cards, Pokémon pulls, and community hangout energy on June 12 at Arya Reception Hall. With more than 60 vendor tables, free admission, and a “come decompress after work” pitch, it’s positioning itself as the East Valley’s next big ritual for collectors who prefer their grail hunts after dark. **Friday n

about 1 month ago

First Friday Roosevelt Row remains downtown Phoenix’s signature arts night

If you’re searching for something to do this Friday, June 5, 2026, the biggest recurring arts-and-culture event in the Valley is still First Friday, centered around Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. While the format has shifted in 2026, the event continues through galleries, murals, museums, and participating businesses rather than relying entirely on the large street-fair setup many longtime attendees remember. Roosevelt Row remains the heart of the experience, and [Visit Phoenix](htt

about 2 months ago

Club 90s brings Michael Jackson night to The Van Buren in Phoenix

A touring Club 90s dance party is bringing a Michael Jackson‑themed night to downtown Phoenix on Friday, June 5, with a 21‑and‑over event at The Van Buren built around hours of hits and video mixes. Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough: What the Night Is Shared through their Instagram, Club 90s Presents: Michael Jackson Night is a themed DJ dance party featuring music

about 2 months ago

Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026 brings three days of comics, cosplay, and gaming to downtown Phoenix

Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026 will run Friday through Sunday, June 5–7, at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix, bringing together fans, creators, vendors, and celebrity guests for one of Arizona’s biggest pop-culture weekends. Organizers describe the event as a multi-genre convention built around comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, horror, and gaming, with panels, Q&As, cosplay contests, gaming spaces, and a large exhibit hall spread across the convention center. **A gathering for every fan

about 2 months ago

Geek Weekend in Greater Phoenix Packs LEGO Expo, Science Night, and LOTR Drag Brunch

Greater Phoenix fans will have three major geek‑culture events to choose from at the end of May, including a LEGO fan expo in Mesa, an after‑hours Science With a TWIST: Nebula Nights program at the Arizona Science Center, and a Lord of the Rings‑themed drag brunch in north Phoenix. The events run between Friday, May 29, and Sunday, May 31, 2026, and are drawing families, science buffs, and fantasy fans from across the Valley, including the West Valley. **Brick Convention – LEGO Fan Expo 20

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