LATEST EVENTS

Charlie Wilson, Babyface, Al Green to Headline Spring 2025 Arizona Jazz Festival on March 21-23

R&B stars Charlie Wilson, Babyface, Al Green, Robin Thicke are a few of the headliners who will be performing LIVE at the Arizona Jazz Festival on March 21-23 at the West Valley Events Complex in Glendale! Stay tuned to PhxSoul.com and AZJazzFest.com for additional artist...

A Taste of Melanin Returns to the Valley of the Sun in February 2025

2nd Annual Event Celebrates and Spreads Awareness for Black Culture Throughout Black History Month The Zay Project, a community-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black culture through impactful programs and initiatives, announces the return of...

Black History Month 2025 Events in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area

PhxSoul.com has curated a list of Black History Month events and celebrations happening in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This page will be updated as more events are shared with our team in January and February. Black History Month 2025 Events in the Valley of the Sun  A Taste...

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin – at Chandler Center for the Arts on Feb. 15

R.E.S.P.E.C.T is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the...

Grassrootz Black History Festival in Phoenix on February 15

Grassrootz Black History Festival February 15 at 11am-4pm Grassrootz Books and Juice Bar 1145 E Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85034 Going down for the 5th year in a row! Don’t miss this exciting community event where we’ll be celebrating our rich history and those making history now....

East Valley MLK Celebration and Awards Take Center Stage During 2025 Holiday Festivities in Mesa

PhxSoul.com™ Takes Home One of the Inaugural Honors Submitted by Ready Set Go Foundation and the East Valley Black Elected Officials The city of Mesa was alive with a spirit of unity and celebration as thousands gathered for the East Valley MLK Celebration, a day dedicated to...

Syncopated Ladies: Live at Chandler Center for the Arts on February 21

Created by Emmy Award-nominated choreographer and tap star Chloé Arnold, Syncopated Ladies: Live is a ground-breaking all-female tap show that celebrates a sisterhood of beautiful diverse women on stage. These empowered women weave their inspiring personal stories with intricate...

Black History Resource and Vendor Fair at Church of Christ at the Vineyard in Phoenix on Feb. 22

Black History Resource and Vendor Fair February 22 11am to 2pm Church of Christ at the Vineyard 6642 S. 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85042 Black History Vendor and Resource Fair Featuring local vendors, food, entertainment and resources. Click here to sign up for a vendor booth or to...

Legacy Music Concert Series “Concrete Jazz on 11” at Arizona Center in Phoenix on Feb. 22

Prepare for a night of electrifying jazz, captivating performances, and an unforgettable atmosphere at Concrete Jazz on 11, part of the Legacy Music Concert Series! Saturday, February 22, 2025 Cocktails Start at 6 PM | Event Runs 7-11 PM Arizona Center Building 1, 11th Floor 400...

Chandler Innovation Fair on February 22 … Free, Family Friendly Event

City of Chandler + Chandler Unified School District present Chandler Innovation Fair February 22 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza 178 E. Commonwealth Ave. Chandler, Arizona 3….2….1 – Blast off! Unleash your curiosity at the annual Chandler...

3rd Annual I, Too, Sing America Black History Month Film Festival in Scottsdale on Feb. 22-23

Baha’is of Scottsdale in partnership with NAACP-Maricopa Branch and Phoenix Sankofa Project 3rd Annual I, Too, Sing America Black History Month Film Festival February 22 and 23 Scottsdale Baha’i Faith Community Center 6910 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ (480) 219-3281 The I,...

Centered.PHX at Black History Month event at Desert Botanical Garden on February 27

Centered.PHX DATE: Feb. 27 TIME: 6-9 p.m. PRICE: Adult $34.95 | Child and student $14.95 | Family Pack of 4 $89.95 Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 Desert Botanical Garden will host an evening celebrating the impact of Historically Black Colleges...

Applications Open Now for Tempe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s 2025 Scholarship Year

The Tempe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is now accepting applications for its 2025 Scholarship year! These applications are designed to support students with the financial need, community service dedication, and demonstrated leadership potential....

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to Host Annual Mardi Gras Sneaker Ball in Chandler on March 1

The Men of the Phi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. cordially invite you to their Annual Mardi Gras Sneaker Ball. Saturday, March 1 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Dream Center 1106 N. Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85225 Click here to purchase your tickets:...

Black Friday’z Comedy Show at Mic Drop Mania in Chandler on March 6

Welcome to Black Friday’z In AZ! Join us for a night of laughter and fun at the taping of Black Friday’z on March 6 at Mic Drop Mania, 51 E. Boston St. Chandler! Doors open at 7PM, Showtime is at 8PM. Get ready to enjoy some hilarious stand-up comedy performances by...

AZ Spring Jam starring Jacquees, DeJ Loaf, T-Rell at Tempe’s Marquee Theatre on March 8

Get ready for the AZ Spring Jam starring Jacquees, DeJ Loaf and opening act T-Rell at Tempe’s Marquee Theatre on March 8. Show starts at 8 PM! The AZ Spring Jam will be hosted by Willie Taylor from Day 26! Jacquees will be performing his single “B.E.D” and hits from his...

DRUMline Live at Chandler Center for the Arts on March 8

DRUMline Live will set it off at Chandler Center for the Arts on March 8! Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Be blown away by this versatile group of musicians and dancers who bring the explosive energy and athleticism of the marching band experience of Historically Black Colleges and...

Wizard of Oz at Chandler Center for the Arts on March 14-15

Step into the enchanting world of Oz with this musical production that features the best musical theatre performers and musicians in the Valley. Follow Dorothy and her loyal companions—the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and of course Toto—as they embark on a whimsical...

Maricopa County Branch NAACP – 2025 Freedom Fund Dinner and Community Awards Dinner on April 11

Maricopa County Branch NAACP – 2025 Freedom Fund Dinner and Community Awards Dinner Friday, April 11 5:30 PM Reception 7:00 Dinner Scottsdale Stadium Event Center 7408 East Osborne, Scottsdale, AZ Event Cost/Ticket Price: $200.00 per person The Maricopa County Branch NAACP...

Join Us at PhxSoul Sundays at West Alley BBQ in Chandler – Every Sunday! Food, Drinks, Music and More!

Join West Alley BBQ and PhxSoul.com for “PHXSOUL SUNDAYS” – Every Sunday in downtown Chandler! West Alley BBQ is located at 111 W. Boston St., Chandler, AZ 85225. Upcoming Shows January 5 – Moe Flavour January 12 – Kreative Culture January 19 –...

13th Annual Pathways to Excellence Golf Tournament and 19th Hole Par-Tee Experience in Phoenix on April 19

Gamma Mu Educational Services, Inc. will be hosting the 13th Annual Pathways to Excellence Golf Fundraising Tournament and 19th Hole Par-Tee Experience on Saturday, April 19 at Papago Golf Club, 5595 E. Karsten Way, Phoenix. Your sponsorships and support will directly enable...

Make Your Travel Plans Now for 17th Annual Memorial Day Getaway in the Dominican Republic on May 22-27, 2025

Block Your Calendars & Add To Your Group Chats Now Booking – The 17th Annual Memorial Day Getaway A HBCU & Black Alumni Weekend May 22-27, 2025 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic 6 Days and 5 Nights All Inclusive Vacation Experience @ The Mega All Inclusive Lifestyle...

Where The Party At Tour Starring Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve Coming to Phoenix on August 28, 2025

Multi-platinum, multi-diamond-selling, 3x Grammy-winning music superstar, entertainer, and entrepreneur Nelly is set to hit the road in 2025 with his highly anticipated Where The Party At Tour, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut studio album, Country Grammar. The tour...

R&B Star Fantasia Steals the Show at the Fall 2024 Arizona Jazz Fest

The Fall 2024 Arizona Jazz Festival on October 25-27 at the West Valley Event Complex in Glendale was an overall success! The Arizona Jazz Festival featured the following artists: October 25 – Erykah Badu, KEM, Stokley, Gerald Albright, Tony Toni Tone, Mike Phillips, Julian...

Learn All About Mentoring with New Pathways for Youth

What a 15-year-old taught me about resilience and transformation When I became a mentor at New Pathways for Youth, I knew I wanted to make a difference, but I never imagined how much it would change my own life. My mentee, was 15 when we first met. She had big dreams of becoming...

Our Dreams Require Fixing the U.S. Supreme Court

By Dr. Signa Oliver for United for Democracy By the time I was in fifth grade, I was convinced that I would one day be a U.S. Supreme Court justice — no one could tell me otherwise. That same audacity has since led me into rooms, into roles, and onto national stages that often...

In the Balance Between History and Future – And Paving the Way Forward by fixing the U.S. Supreme Court

By Rev. Dr. Cathy Clardy Patterson for United for Democracy As African Americans, we live in the balance of this country’s promises: ‘government of, by, and for the people’ and ‘equal justice under law.’ We live in the precarious present, straddled between our history of absolute...

Third-Annual HBCU All-Star Game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix Was a Slam Dunk

The third-annual HBCU All-Star Game on April 7 in Phoenix started out as an an elite college basketball showcase featuring the nation’s most dynamic and talented basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. However, it ended up being one of the greatest...

Lush Cafe and Lounge Opens to a Packed House in Tempe on March 9

Hundreds of Arizona residents showed up and showed out for the Grand Opening of Lush Cafe and Lounge in Tempe on Saturday, March 9!  The evening featured LIVE performances by R&B star Bobby Valentino and Alexis Janae and her band!  Tables were completely sold out at the...

We Had a Time at the Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo 2023 at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Labor Day Weekend

The Black Rodeo USA Association and The Arizona Informant newspaper hosted an exciting weekend of bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, steer undecorating and barrel racing on September 1-2 at WestWorld of Scottsdale! The atmosphere was electric at the Arizona Black...

Phoenix City Councilwoman-Elect Kesha Hodge Washington Makes History with District 8 Victory

On March 14, 2023, HISTORY was made in the City of Phoenix during Women’s HERstory Month! Kesha Hodge Washington became the first African American City Councilwoman in Phoenix after receiving 56 percent of the vote in the District 8 Runoff Election. As of March 17, the...

Writer, Composer Ashli St. Armant Talks about Her Journey with North: The Musical

Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Chandler Center for the Arts When artist Ashli St. Armant created North: The Musical it was in response to her sons lacking knowledge about the Underground Railroad. Surprisingly, the topic was included in discussions at school during Black History Month....

2022 Black History Mural Locations in the Phoenix Area

In an effort to raise awareness about the many contributions that Black inventors, scientists, activists, athletes, artists and musicians have made throughout the world, Gizette Knight, founded the Black History Mural project in Phoenix in February 2021. This year in 2022, Knight...

Artist Interview with The Baylor Project

Jean and Marcus Baylor aim to create an uplifting concert experience Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Chandler Center for the Arts When first meeting Jean and Marcus Baylor, the husband-wife duo of The Baylor Project, you are struck by their easy, comfortable demeanor. They finish each...

Zoom Over to The Boom Boom Room in Phoenix for Great Drinks, Dope Vibe

If you’re looking for an intimate lounge with great vibes and some of the best libations in the Valley of the Sun, look no further than The Boom Boom Room in Phoenix! The Boom Boom Room is Black-owned! The Boom Boom Room is located at 1544 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix and is...

Black Theatre Troupe Actor Returns to Stage after Taking Hiatus to Focus on Real-Life Priorities

“Rehearsals are like putting on a bunch of coats,” said Black Theatre Troupe actor Kwane Vedrene in a recent phone conversation. “You are putting coats on because you are too cold, layering them on, then you get too hot, so you take some off. Hopefully by the time of the first...

Father of Daniel Robinson Starts Petition to Intensify Law Enforcement Search for Missing Son in Arizona

The story of the missing Arizona man Daniel Robinson has touched the hearts of many people around the world. Recently, PhxSoul.com talked with David Robinson II, Daniel’s father, about his son’s mysterious disappearance. “As a father, I have the duty to find out...

The Many Facets of Mykal Kilgore

The former pastor’s kid has found success on Broadway, the R&B charts, and beyond Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mykal Kilgore has always had music in his life. As a pastor’s kid, singing was a part of who he was, and then, later, there was...

VIDEO: PhxSoul.com Riffs with International Jazz Artist Jermaine Lockhart

Soulful sax man Jermaine Lockhart recently sat down with PhxSoul.com multimedia journalist Jonathan Tease to discuss his highly successful, international jazz music career! Lockhart performed LIVE with singer/songwriter Kim Weston at The Nash in Phoenix on July 23. The night...

Tune In Online to World Vibe Radio One – the Station for SOULful Listeners

World Vibe Radio One (WVRO) is a professional Internet-based radio station created by Gerald Anthony Kelly. Originally launched in Chicago, Illinois on June 1st, 2005, World Vibe Radio One moved to the Phoenix, Arizona area in September of 2010 hoping to bring a new form of soul...

Chandler Makes History, Elects 2 Black Newcomers to Fill City Council Seats

Watch Video Interview with City Councilman-Elect OD Harris The City of Chandler made history in early August 2020 when residents elected a Black man and woman to fill two of the three open City Council seats. With nearly 25,000 votes, Christine Ellis became the first Black woman...

PhxSoul.com Recognized by The Arizona Informant, Roc Nation

CNBC Make It Also Features PhxSoul.com in Follow-Up Article PhxSoul.com is absolutely honored to be recognized by The Arizona Informant and Roc Nation as a Recommended Black-Owned Business! See the ad below from the July 1, 2020 issue of The Arizona Informant newspaper. CNBC Make...

PhxSoul Participates in Arizona’s Family Town Hall

PhxSoul.com really enjoyed having the opportunity to speak on the panel for @arizonasfamily’s #CriticalConversations Town Hall on June 16. The Town Hall hosted by Arizona’s Family provided many local politicians, officials and people with the opportunity to...

Witness Emerges for Dion Johnson Shooting in Phoenix

It’s been more than a week after the shooting death of 28-year-old Dion Johnson by an Arizona Department of Public Safety Trooper on a highway in Phoenix and the community is left with more questions than answers. Just to recap (based on law enforcement statements) what...

Dion Johnson’s Shooting Death by Arizona DPS Leaves Many Broken Hearts, Unanswered Questions

The anger and frustration in America over racism, police brutality, injustice and unfair politics has reached a boiling point. The murder of a Black man, George Floyd, by four Minnesota police officers on May 25 tipped off a wave of protests in American cities and towns. The...

Local Black Candidates Make Big Gains in Arizona 2018 Elections

Submitted by Serah Blain, Spectrum Experience Four years ago, when Arizona’s only Black legislator, State Senator Leah Landrum Taylor, announced she was leaving the legislature, the Arizona Republic lamented: “Arizona could be one of only a handful of states with no Black state...

PhxSoul.com Launches NEW Business Directory

PhxSoul.com has created an Online Business Directory that showcases Black-owned companies, organizations, restaurants, and churches located in the state of Arizona. Our goal is to increase awareness among Arizona residents (and visitors to the Grand Canyon State) about...
Posted On 15 Apr 2018

DepARTure Gallery Presents: A Tribute Exhibition Honoring the Life and Art of Leroy P. Elie in Phoenix from Jan. 25-Feb. 22

DepARTure Gallery Presents: A Tribute Exhibition Honoring the Life and Art of Leroy P. Elie January 25 at 06:00 PM DepARTure Gallery located within Chic Artistry Studio 222 E McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ DepARTure Gallery is honored to present a special tribute exhibition celebrating...

Valentine Couple’s Dinner & Variety Show in Phoenix on February 14

Chuck Dogg Entertainment presents Valentine Couple’s Dinner & Variety Show February 14 at 6pm Onyx Art Gallery 1346 W Roosevelt Downtown Phoenix, AZ Event Cost/Ticket Price: $185 per couple Event Highlights Welcome Cocktail Hour (6pm to 7pm) Upon arrival, couples are...

Black History Community Event at Verde Park Recreation Center in Phoenix on Feb. 15

Celebrate Black History Month on February 15 at Verde Park Recreation Center in Phoenix. Learn about the past, shape the future, and learn about where you come from. Please join us at our Black History Month Community event! Where you can enjoy football, basketball, track and...

Celebrate Hip Hop at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix on February 15-16

Celebrate Hip Hop February 15 at 9 AM to 5 PM February 16 at 9 AM to 5 PM Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 Learn about the roots of hip hop through interactive DJ workshops and live break dancing with the iconic Furious Styles Crew. Supported...