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Latino Pride Guide

W e survived another brutal Arizona summer! This year, we were lucky to have unusually mild winter, spring, and even summer weather compared with the 28 years I’ve lived here. Sure, we had a stretch of 100°-plus days and some severe monsoons, but nothing we tough Arizonans can’t handle.

Now that it is cooling off (yes, the 90s are a cool-down), it’s time to enjoy outdoor parties and festivals. What better way to kick off festival season than with the annual Latino Pride Festival on October 3.

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The Phoenix Latino Pride Festival celebrates the vibrant intersection of Latino culture and LGBTQ+ pride, bringing the community together for music, entertainment, food, art and cultural expression. Its roots trace to the Latino Pride Alliance, founded in Phoenix in 2017 to advocate for Latino LGBTQ+ youth, adults and families and promote acceptance, equality and community engagement. Over the years, the festival has grown into Arizona’s largest gathering celebrating Latino LGBTQ+ pride. Held at historic Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix, the annual event provides a welcoming space where generations can celebrate their heritage, embrace their identities and proudly stand together. Stop by the ION booth and say “Hi!” LatinoPrideAlliance.org ION Arizona is about to hit a milestone other than celebrating our 25th year giving our community the best magazine in the country for FREE! We are approaching 10,000 downloads of the ION Arizona App on the Apple and Google Play stores. To put that in perspective, we have never printed over 10,000 copies of ION Arizona. In other words, the App now reaches more people than the print magazine. While we will continue to print the magazine so you can touch, feel and save every issue, the App is the place to be when you’re on the road.

So as you navigate and explore our wonderful community and state, take ION as your guide to all the fun we have to offer. As we say, ION Arizona, your community in your pants 24/7. Will you play with us?

Have a great September, play safe, get tested and be good to each other.

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PHX ATTRACTIONS OVERTIME

Clock out, gear up, and get ready to go OVERTIME on Saturday, September 5, from 10 PM–3 AM in Phoenix’s Melrose District. This 21+ Labor Day Weekend party celebrates blue-collar fantasy, gay nightlife, music, and everything that happens after the shift ends. Denim, leather, workwear, boots, uniforms, and gear are all highly encouraged. Even better, a portion of ticket sales will help support the host’s journey to compete at International Mr. Leather in Chicago next year. Exact location is still TBD, so stay tuned. Tickets at NIGHTSTAND.CLOUD/E/ OVERTIME

The Prom

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Broadway gets fabulously messy when The Prom takes over Arizona Broadway Theatre (7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria) August 21–September 13. Four fading Broadway stars descend on a small town after hearing about a high school prom controversy, hoping to save the day—and maybe their careers along the way. What follows is big laughs, bigger musical numbers, and a heartfelt celebration of being exactly who you are. Don’t miss the FREE AfterDark Cabaret September 4, plus an ASL-interpreted and audio-described performance September 10. Tickets at azbroadway.org.

Dancing for one·n·ten

Community leaders are trading boardrooms for the ballroom at the 17th Annual Dancing for one·n·ten on Saturday, September 12, from 12–2 PM at the Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281). Nine Valley leaders will take the stage, showing off their moves, their heart, and possibly a few dancefloor surprises as they compete for the title of Grand Champion. Best of all, every twirl helps raise funds for one·n·ten’s programs supporting LGBTQ+ youth across Arizona. Come cheer them on and support a fabulous cause. Tickets at tempecenterforthearts.com.

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Horse Meat Disco

Disco darlings, this one’s for you. Horse Meat Disco rides into Phoenix on Friday, September 18, from 9 PM–2 AM at Walter Studios (747 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix). The legendary dance party brings its signature blend of disco, house, funk, and pure queer nightlife energy for one gloriously sweaty night on the dance floor, with DJ-B also keeping the party moving.

This is a 21+ event, and all GA tickets are the same, just with limited quantities available at cheaper pricing. Tickets at flipphoneevents.com/phoenix.

Bartlett Bash

Pack the tent, the sunscreen, and your tiniest practical swimwear, Bartlett Bash returns for its fall edition on the third weekend of September at Bartlett Flats on Bartlett Lake. This long-running LGBTQ+ camping tradition trades the bar scene for boats, jet skis, floating tubes, hiking, fishing, theme camps, and whatever other lakeside mischief you can responsibly dream up. Everyone is welcome, but come prepared: this is actual camping, Darling, not glamping with room service. Bring your own supplies, grab the required lake camping pass, respect the land, and leave no trace except perhaps a few questionable tan lines. Details at bartlettlakebash.com

Latino Pride Festival

Celebrate culture, community, and plenty of orgullo at the 6th Annual Phoenix Latino Pride Festival on Saturday, October 3, at Heritage Square (113 N 6th St, Phoenix). Doors open at 5 PM for Arizona’s largest gathering of Latino LGBTQ+ community members, bringing Downtown Phoenix together for a night of pride, music, entertainment, and unapologetic celebration. Acts are still to be announced, so stay tuned.

Presale tickets are $20 through October 1, general admission is $30, and $125 VIP includes festival admission, VIP seating, three drink tickets, and a meet-and-greet.

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lear your Saturday night, find the outfit that says “community icon with excellent lighting,” and prepare to bring your full, fabulous self downtown. The sixth annual Phoenix Latino Pride Festival returns Saturday, October 3, 2026, transforming historic Heritage Square into a joyful celebration of Latino LGBTQ+ culture, connection, and unapologetic orgullo.

Presented by the Latino Pride Alliance, the festival is billed as Arizona’s largest gathering of Latino LGBTQ+ people and this party comes with a purpose. Founded in 2017, LPA is a volunteer-led nonprofit serving Latina/o lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, with special attention to Spanish-speaking families. Its mission centers on liberty, equality, and justice, while its work helps families support LGBTQ+ children, promotes their well-being, and develops young leaders who can create safer homes, schools, and communities. In other words: the organization brings the glitter, but it also does the homework.

So, what is waiting beyond the gates? Expect an evening packed with live music, highenergy drag, dance shows, a beauty pageant, and food vendors ready to keep the fiesta fueled. The artist and special-guest lineup has not yet been announced yes, she is 26

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keeping us in suspense, but LPA promises acts and entertainment, and attendees can follow the festival’s official page for the big reveal. That mystery is not a reason to wait; it is a reason to secure your spot before everybody suddenly “discovers” the event at once.

The festival takes place at Heritage Square, 113 N. Sixth Street in downtown Phoenix.

Eventbrite lists the celebration from 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., while LPA’s event page says doors open at 5 p.m., so give the official ticket listing one last glance before heading out.

Presale admission is $20 through October 1, general admission is $30, and a $125 VIP ticket includes festival entry, VIP seating, three drink tickets, and a meet-and-greet. The event is listed as all ages, making this an intergenerational invitation to dance, cheer, eat, and be seen.

And being seen matters. Latino LGBTQ+ people often navigate more than one set of expectations at once, cultural, linguistic, familial, and political. A festival created by and for this community offers something beautifully direct: a place where nobody has to choose between identities. Culture and queerness do not compete here; they salsa together.

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Supporting local Pride events also keeps resources close to home. Buying a ticket, volunteering, donating, or sharing the event strengthens the volunteers, youth programs, family education, vendors, performers, and community networks doing year-round work in Arizona. National campaigns may dominate the feed, but local organizations are the ones answering nearby needs, building trust in two languages, and creating the spaces where a young person can see a future that looks like them.

Come for the music, drag, pageant drama, dancing, and snacks. Stay because joy can be civic participation, and because Heritage Square has rarely looked better than it does in rainbow colors. Bring your chosen family, your loudest cheer, and shoes that can survive a dance floor with absolutely no chill. Phoenix, your invitation has arrived.

Ahora sí: get the group chat moving.

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S eptember in Phoenix’s Melrose District is a total mood. The intense summer heat begins its slow retreat, and our iconic mid-century patios

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finally start calling our names again. To celebrate this subtle shift, we’re serving up a spread that bridges the gap between summer refreshment and autumn depth. Think crisp, chilled crab in elegant endive boats alongside a ruby-red Sangria that perfectly captures the golden hour over 7th Avenue. It’s effortless, highly photogenic, and unapologetically Melrose.

Chipotle-Lime Crab Endive Cups

A light, no-stove appetizer that brings a tiny kick of Southwest heat.

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Gently fold the crab meat with the mayonnaise, chipotle puree, lime juice, and half of the lime zest.

Chill the mixture for 20 minutes.

Spoon a scoop of the crab dip into the wide end of each crisp endive leaf. Garnish with the remaining lime zest and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Pomegranate “Sunset” Sangria

A moody, vibrant drink that mirrors a deep desert sunset.

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Connect with the Chef Instagram: @JoshuaPreston21 & @ChefofMelrose CHEF OF MELROSE LLC Joshua J Preston Founder “ Eat Well, Live Well” (602) 540-9401 ChefOfMelrose.com JoshuaPreston@ChefOfMelrose.com SEPT 2026

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MONSTER: The Lizzie Borden Story

Stop! That! Train! (Available to Rent on Prime Video & Apple TV)

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All aboard the hot mess express! Stop! That! Train! is a campy comedy packed with outrageous characters, ridiculous laughs, and enough over-the-top chaos to derail your expectations, in the best way. When two bestie train attendants land glamorous jobs aboard the luxurious Glamazonian Express, a monster storm throws everyone into panic mode. Joined by the delightfully dramatic President Gagwell (played by none other than RuPaul), they must save the train, and Los Angeles, from total catastrophe.

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Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story (Netflix – Premieres Sept. 17)

Ryan Murphy is dusting off one of America’s most infamous murder mysteries and giving it a fabulously queer makeover. Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story stars Ella Beatty as the legendary axe-wielding suspect in a retelling that leans fully into sapphic romance and feminist storytelling. While historians still debate Lizzie’s real-life sexuality, this adaptation unapologetically embraces the “Boston marriage” theory, serving equal parts murder, mystery, and queer longing.

American Horror Story – Season 13 (Hulu September 24, Disney+ Premieres September 25)

The witches have heard your prayers darling, American Horror Story is finally giving longtime fans exactly what they’ve been begging for. Season 13 marks the triumphant return of franchise royalty, including Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Evan Peters, and more familiar faces ready to serve scares, camp, and unforgettable one-liners. Ryan Murphy knows the gays have been waiting, and this cast reunion alone is enough to send us into hysterics.

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“ I FOUND THE CARE I DESERVE — TURNS OUT MOST OF IT WAS FREE OR LOW-COST AND WAY EASIER THAN I THOUGHT. IF YOU NEED A NUDGE, THIS IS IT.” Living with HIV? Maricopa County’s Ryan White Program offers free and low-cost care and services that help you stay healthy.

Apply today!

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2,744,880.00 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

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A New Chapter in HIV Care: Meet CAN Community Health’s Maria Jefferson Walker Sometimes a new chapter begins with a step into a new community.

For Maria Jefferson Walker, that step came after 14 years as a healthcare provider, when an unexpected opportunity introduced her to HIV medicine. Walker saw the opportunity as a chance to learn and expand her clinical experience.

“At a time when I was exploring new career opportunities, I was contacted regarding a new position at an infectious disease clinic focused on HIV care,” said Walker. “I had not previously worked with patients living with HIV, and I viewed this opportunity as a chance to expand my clinical expertise and continue growing professionally.”

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What began as a three-month assignment became the beginning of a new era of clinical practice for Walker. Today, she brings that experience to CAN Community Health as a new provider in Phoenix, where she is continuing her journey in HIV care while getting to know the diverse community she serves.

“My first day was filled with a mix of excitement and uncertainty,” she said. “However, the welcoming and inclusive environment immediately made a positive impression on me.”

That welcoming environment is especially important in a state where thousands of people are living with HIV. The CDC estimates that 22,300 people in the state are living with HIV in 2025, underscoring the continued need for accessible HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services. That need is particularly relevant in the Phoenix area. Maricopa County reported 635 new HIV cases in 2024, an increase from 474 cases in 2020. These numbers highlight the importance of having healthcare providers like Walker meet patients where they are; a task Walker says she’s ready for.

“I’m excited to step out of my comfort zone, embrace a new challenge, and deepen my understanding of a specialized area of healthcare.”

At CAN Community Health’s Phoenix health center, patients can access comprehensive services for HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and

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hepatitis C, including free screenings. CAN also provides HIV treatment and prevention services designed to make care available for communities without barriers. By bringing multiple services together, the health center provides patients with a place where they can address their sexual health and HIV care needs in one setting.

For those seeking HIV prevention outside of a traditional clinic setting, CAN’s Online PrEP program provides another way to access PrEP. Through Online PrEP, eligible patients can connect with care remotely, with options that include at-home testing and medication delivery. The campaign approach emphasizes that PrEP is an HIV prevention tool for everybody; all genders, sexual orientations, and identities.

Walker stresses the need to make patients feel comfortable and respected is an important part of providing quality care.

“Seeing such a vibrant and affirming space reinforces the importance of creating healthcare environments where patients feel comfortable, respected, and valued,” Walker said.

She is also looking forward to building meaningful relationships with patients and communities she serves while continuing to develop her cultural humility and competence. That process includes remaining open to learning from the people and communities she encounters while providing care that recognizes each patient’s individual needs and experiences.

Her approach to healthcare is also shaped by a commitment to service that goes beyond the exam room. Outside of her clinical work, Walker enjoys traveling with her husband and spending quality time with family and friends, who are an important part of her life.

“I’m also deeply committed to community service through a nonprofit organization established in honor of my son who passed away in 2022,” said Walker. “Through our annual ‘Be a Walker for a Day 5K’ event in Chicago, we raise funds to support student tuition and help create educational opportunities for young people.”

That commitment to community service reflects another important part of Walker’s perspective as a healthcare provider. She sees service as an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of others through direct patient work and education.

Walker’s arrival adds another experienced provider to CAN’s efforts to make HIV care, prevention, testing, and other sexual health services accessible to the Phoenix community.

One simple philosophy from Maya Angelou guides Walker throughout both her professional and personal life.

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel,” she quotes.

CAN Community Health in Phoenix is accepting new patients. Primary care services are available for individuals receiving HIV or PrEP care. Learn more at CANCommunityHealth.org.

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This year, nine local community leaders will trade their usual professional footing for choreography, partnering with professional dance instructors to create and perform routines of their own. Will there be nerves? Almost certainly. Will there be commitment, sparkle and at least one heroic recovery? We can dream. Doors open at 10 a.m., with performances beginning at noon.

The 2026 theme is “Unapologetically Me,” a fitting reminder that taking up space is not merely allowed—it deserves good lighting and an enthusiastic audience. Behind the celebration is one·n·ten’s serious commitment to helping LGBTQ+ youth and young adults live authentically, build confidence, develop leadership skills and know they belong exactly as they are.

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years of experience and a former Dancing for one·n·ten contestant. In other words, she knows the stage, understands the pressure and will undoubtedly keep the afternoon moving with wit, warmth and impeccably timed encouragement.

Every dip, turn and dramatic finish also raises money for one·n·ten’s work across Arizona. Last year’s event generated more than $174,000, and this year’s proceeds will support identity-specific programs for BIPOC and transgender, gender-nonconforming and gender-expansive youth, along with housing assistance, workforce development, wellness resources, digital programming and Camp OUTdoors.

Founded by volunteers in 1993, one·n·ten now serves young people through its Downtown Phoenix Youth Center, statewide satellite sites, outdoor adventures, housing and workforce initiatives, and community partnerships. That makes attending more than a very entertaining Saturday plan. Buying a ticket or supporting a dancer helps create affirming spaces where LGBTQ+ young people can connect, grow and envision futures in which they thrive.

Tickets are available through Tempe Center for the Arts. Come for the choreography, cheer loudly for the courageous competitors and remember: when a community shows up for its young people, everybody gets a reason to dance.

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NAVIGATION Use the ION ARIZONA APP for Google Maps turn-by-turn directions with links to UBER & LYFT!

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DON’T DRINK & DRIVE!

Friendly bars, clubs & restaurants: PHOENIX METRO

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Anvil

anvilbaraz.com

2424 E. Thomas Rd.

(602) 334-1462

Bar 1

bar1bar.com

3702 N. 16th St.

(602) 266-9001

Barracks PHX

barracksphx.com

COMING SOON!

Boycott Bar

boycottbarphx.com

4301 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 515-3667

Brasserie Melrose

brasseriemelrose.com

4971 N 7th Ave

(480) 600-7975

Bunkhouse

bunkhousesaloonphx

4428 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 200-9154

Charlie’s

charliesphoenix.com

727 W. Camelback Rd.

(602) 265-0224

Cruisin’ 7th

cruisin7th.com

3702 N. 7th St.

(602) 212-9888

Flex Spas

flexspas.com

1517 S. Black Canyon Hwy.

(602) 271-9011

Hula’s

hulasmoderntiki.com

5114 N. 7th St.

(602) 265-8454

Karamba

karambanightclub.com 1724 E. McDowell Rd.

(602) 254-0231

King Pin Bar/Rest

kingpingrill.com

8925 N. 12th St.

(602) 795-6007

Kobalt

kobaltbarphoenix.com

3110 N. Central Ave. Ste 175 (602) 264-5307

Mi Patio

mipatioaz.com

3347 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 277-4831

NuTowne Saloon

nutownebar.com

5002 E. Van Buren St.

(602) 267-9959

OZ Bar

ozbarphx.com

1804 W. Bethany Home Rd. (602) 242-5114

The Rock

therockdmphoenix

4129 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 248-8559

RoRo Dogs

rorodogs.com

610 E. Roosevelt St., #140

(602) 224-0554

Sazerac

sazeracphoenix.com

821 N. 2nd St.

(602) 334-1626

Stacy’s @ Melrose

stacysatmelrose.com

4343 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 264-1700

Title 9 Sports Bar

titleninesportsgrill.com 4221 N. 7th Ave.

(602) 290-9910

Thunderbird Lounge

thunderbirdloungephx

710 W. Montecito Ave.

(602) 283-4621

Walter Studios

walterstudios.com

747 W. Roosevelt St

(602) 586-5906

Walter Wherehouse

walterwherehouse.com

702 N. 21st Ave.

(602) 586-5906

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eptember arrives with Virgo season holding a clipboard, color-coded planner, and several unsolicited opinions about your life choices. Then Libra season sweeps in wearing something fabulous, demanding balance, romance, and better lighting. Expect productive bursts, flirty distractions, overdue boundaries, and one tiny crisis caused by overthinking a perfectly normal text.

The cosmic assignment is simple: get organized, stay charming, and stop pretending chaos becomes intentional just because you accessorized it.

♈ ARIES

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

September asks you to slow down, which feels deeply offensive. Focus your fire on one goal, skip battles, and remember patience is not surrender— it is strategy with better skincare.

♉ TAURUS

(Apr 20 – May 20)

Your routines are craving an upgrade, Taurus, but nothing too dramatic.

Refresh your space, budget, or dating standards. Comfort is fabulous; stagnation wearing cashmere is still stagnation.

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♊ GEMINI

(May 21 – Jun 20)

September has you juggling invitations, ideas, and conversations like a caffeinated cruise director.

Choose your priorities carefully, because even your charm cannot rescue every double-booked disaster.

♋ CANCER

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

Home, feelings, and familiar faces take center stage, Cancer. Create comfort without hiding from the world.

Your shell is cozy, but it does not have bottle service.

♌ LEO

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

The birthday spotlight may be fading, Leo, but your glow remains suspiciously powerful. September rewards practical confidence. Handle your business, then celebrate like the paparazzi are still outside.

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♍ VIRGO

(Aug 23 – Sept 22)

♎ LIBRA

(Sept 23 – Oct 22)

Happy birthday, Virgo! Your powers are peaking, and everyone suddenly needs your expertise. Celebrate yourself before fixing others. Perfection can wait; cake, compliments, and questionable dancing cannot.

Your season approaches with romance, reinvention, and several flattering distractions. September asks you to choose peace over peoplepleasing. Being adored is lovely; being exhausted is terribly unfashionable.

♏ SCORPIO

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

September sharpens your intuition, Scorpio, but not every awkward pause contains betrayal. Trust your instincts without launching an investigation.

Sometimes people are merely tired, boring, or bad texters.

♐ SAGITTARIUS

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Your adventurous spirit wants a dramatic escape, but September prefers a realistic plan. Book something exciting, learn something new, and please verify the return flight before announcing your freedom.

♑ CAPRICORN

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

September activates your ambitious side, as though it ever sleeps. Chase the goal, accept recognition, and schedule actual joy. Burnout is not a personality, darling; it is paperwork.

♒ AQUARIUS

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Big ideas are arriving faster than you can explain them, Aquarius. September favors learning, travel, and fresh perspectives. Share the vision, but include subtitles for the rest of us.

♓ PISCES

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

September asks for emotional honesty, Pisces, which means fewer fantasies and clearer conversations. Protect your softness without romanticizing confusion. Mixed signals are not poetry; they are poor communication.

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