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[email protected] • Follow me on RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) 2026 MAZDA3 SEDAN CARBON: THE LITTLE SEDAN THAT SHOWS UP TO IMPRESS 2026 MAZDA3 SEDAN CARBON The 2026 Mazda3 Sedan The 2026 Mazda3 Sedan Carbon is basically the automotive Carbon is basically the automotive equivalent of that person who equivalent of that person who wears a clean, black leather jacket wears a clean, black leather jacket in a room full of hoodies. Effortless in a room full of hoodies. Effortless style without snootiness. With a style without snootiness. With a starting price around $29,000– starting price around $29,000– $33,000 (depending on options), $33,000 (depending on options), Mazda gives you a compact sedan Mazda gives you a compact sedan that feels way more expensive that feels way more expensive than the sticker. It’s powered by a than the sticker. It’s powered by a lively Skyactiv engine that delivers lively Skyactiv engine that delivers smooth, eager power and nimble smooth, eager power and nimble handling, not “I’m an angry sports handling, not “I’m an angry sports car” explosive, but more like “I car” explosive, but more like “I know how to have fun on purpose.” know how to have fun on purpose.” If you’ve got a corner or a back road If you’ve got a corner or a back road nearby, the 3 will find it and flirt with nearby, the 3 will find it and flirt with it politely yet confidently. it politely yet confidently. Inside, the Carbon trim brings Inside, the Carbon trim brings thoughtful touches that elevate thoughtful touches that elevate the vibe: dark, premium materials, the vibe: dark, premium materials, modern tech, and an interior that modern tech, and an interior that feels intentional, not slapped feels intentional, not slapped together. The seats are supportive, together. The seats are supportive, the controls are intuitive, and the the controls are intuitive, and the whole cabin has a quiet confidence, whole cabin has a quiet confidence, like it’s been to design school and like it’s been to design school and came back with a degree in cool came back with a degree in cool without being gaudy. Fuel economy without being gaudy. Fuel economy stays solid enough for daily life, so stays solid enough for daily life, so you’re not sacrificing practicality for you’re not sacrificing practicality for personality (25/34 MPG). personality (25/34 MPG). On the road, the Mazda3 feels On the road, the Mazda3 feels composed, agile, and honest. It composed, agile, and honest. It doesn’t try to pretend it’s a rocket doesn’t try to pretend it’s a rocket ship, but it feels connected to what ship, but it feels connected to what you’re doing behind the wheel. you’re doing behind the wheel. Steering is precise, ride quality is Steering is precise, ride quality is comfortable without being floaty, comfortable without being floaty, and it has just enough pep to keep and it has just enough pep to keep you engaged without exhausting you engaged without exhausting you. The 2026 Mazda3 Sedan you. The 2026 Mazda3 Sedan Carbon isn’t trying to be everything Carbon isn’t trying to be everything to everyone; it’s just very to everyone; it’s just very specifically great at being stylish, specifically great at being stylish, fun, and thoughtful. fun, and thoughtful. And honestly? We like a sedan that And honestly? We like a sedan that looks good and handles like it has looks good and handles like it has opinions. opinions. Comfort: Value: Fuel Economy: Looks: The Drive: Safety & Security: Overall: Sound System: Bells & Whistles: THIS WEEK Advance Base: With Moontype & Karima Walker, Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m., $!5. Carriage House at Cibo, 603 N. 5th Ave., Phoenix. Rich Amiri: Wednesday, April 1, 8 p.m., $39.20. Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa. Ashes to Amber: Monday, March 30, 7:30 p.m., $27.83. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Benee: Monday, March 30, 8 p.m., $36.84-$48.43. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. Bloom: With Deeper Purpose, Mz Worthy & Ladell Ransom, Sat- urday, March 28, 9 p.m., $33.07/$37.20. Walter Where?House, 702 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix. Goldie Boutilier: With Syd Taylor, Wednesday, April 1, 8 p.m., $34.78. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. Brian Chartrand and the Project: Thursday, March 26, 6 p.m., $17.50-$22.50. Westside Blues, Jazz & More, 17045 N. 59th Ave., #104, Glendale, 602-761-6816. Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the ’70s: Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m., $44.50-$54.50. MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Classic Albums Live – Led Zeppelin II: Thursday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 28, 7:30 p.m., $59.50-$80.50. MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. The Phil Collins Story: Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m., $43.50-$72. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Colorful Collections feat. Arizona Wind Symphony: Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m., $17.25. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado, Tempe. Cowboy Prom 4: With The Hourglass Cats, The Joeys & Honey Girl, Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m., $12-$20. The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Des Rocs: Sunday, March 29, 7 p.m., $29.50/$34. The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. DJ Diesel: Sunday, March 29, noon, $85.13. Maya, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale. Drug Church & White Reaper: With Death Lens & Drip-Fed, Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m., $36.60. Walter Where?House, 702 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix. Eggy & Taper’s Choice: Wednesday, April 1, 8 p.m., $36.08/$38.58. The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. El Fantasma: Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m., $57.39-$173.44. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. Electric Light Orchestra Experience: Thursday, March 26, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $47-$89. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. R.A.P. Ferreira: With Pigeon John & Tricky T, Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m., $10. Trill, 4828 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Fia: Sunday, March 29, 8 p.m., $33.75. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. Five Iron Frenzy: With The Ruffalos & The Echoing Green, Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m., $38.17/$42.17. Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa. Danny Goo: With Subtitles, T-Rich, Thruwaves, Raywulf & Grims, Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., $15. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. The Growlers: Tuesday, March 31, 8 p.m., $54. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Halfway to Michigan: With The Maybe Next Years, Bay Window & Signal 9, Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m., free. Rips Bar, 3045 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Hippie Sabotage: With Kembe X, Monday, March 30, 8 p.m., $48.25-$194.70. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Jkyl & Hyde: With Stvsh, ¿IDK? & Arseniic, Friday, March 27, 9 p.m., $41.87. Sunbar, 24 W. 5th St., Tempe. LANY: With Elio & KAIRO, Thursday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., $64- $97.50. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. The Last Light: With Zachary Keely, Thursday, March 26, 8 p.m., $19.51-$25.65. Last Exit Live, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. Left Alone: With Belfry Bats, TV Tragedy & Asswipe Junkies, Friday, March 27, 8 p.m., $24.09. Yucca Tap Room, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe. Local Love: With Peter Blick & Alix, Friday, March 27, 9 p.m., free. Walter Where?House, 702 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix. Louis XIV: With Mystic Knights, Monday, March 30, 8 p.m., $32.22/$35.22. The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Love Letter: Tuesday, March 31, 6 p.m., $15.60. The Underground, 105 W. Main St., Mesa. Magoo: Sunday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., $23.94. Last Exit Live, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. Marmalade Skies: Sunday, March 29, 4 p.m., $20. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Aaron McCall Band: Thursday, March 26, 8 p.m., free. Yucca Tap Room, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe. Microwave: With Anthony Green, Hunny & Slow Joy, Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., $39.24-$144.85. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Millennial Summer: Monday, March 30, 7 p.m., $19.51-$25.65. Last Exit Live, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. Mindchatter: With AKA Vinnie, Wednesday, April 1, 8 p.m., $33.07. Walter Where?House, 702 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix. Bob Moses & Cannons: Tuesday, March 31, 7:30 p.m., $53-$81.50. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. New York Philharmonic String Quartet: Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m., $59.50-$74.50. MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Maddy O’Neal: With Overcasti & Nurse, Saturday, March 28, 9 p.m., $30.31. Sunbar, 24 W. 5th St., Tempe. Peekaboo: With Flava D & Livvie P, Friday, March 27, 10 p.m., $40.30. Walter Where?House, 702 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix. Perfect Strangers: Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 28, 7:30 p.m., $18-$43. Showroom at Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale. Pink Martini: Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m., $62-$72. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Pink Talking Fish: Sunday, March 29, 8 p.m., $26.60-$53.20. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Prince Mirth: With The Joeys, Light Sleeper & Joan of Arkansas, Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m., $19.51. Last Exit Live, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. Ratboys: With Villagerrr, Tuesday, March 31, 8 p.m., $27.83. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Jonathan Richman: Friday, March 27, 8 p.m., $33.75. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. The Ravi Shankar Ensemble: Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m., $57.50- $107.50. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Sir Elton: Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m., $23.18-$81.88. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Sosocamo: With 2facedlon, Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m., $27.83. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Stella Standingbear: Thursday, March 26, 8 p.m., $33. Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa. Alexander Stewart: With Neriah, Wednesday, April 1, 8 p.m., $118.47-$149.37. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Subhumans: With The Venomous Pinks & Corky’s Leather Jacket, Friday, March 27, 8:30 p.m., $28.87. The Rosetta Room, 104 E. 1st Ave., Mesa. The Sugar Thieves: Friday, March 27, 8 p.m., $20. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Sunn O ))): Wednesday, April 1, 8 p.m., $48.25-$135. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Louden Swain: With Cassidy Brooke, Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., $33.75-$145.25. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Sweet Pill: With Heart to Gold & Spaced, Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m., $27.52/$32.52. Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa. System of A Clown: With Varkan, Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m., $22.60. The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife, 4494 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale. Tempe Symphony Orchestra: Monday, March 30, 7:30 p.m., $11.50. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado, Tempe. VB Unplugged: With Gork, The Maybe Next Years, Mellow Toad, Lunes, Flying Tuna Can & Super Drive, Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., free. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m., $33.50- $44.50. MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Worry Club: With Bike Routes & Bugsy, Thursday, March 26, 8 p.m., $32.22/$37.22. The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Yaima: Saturday, March 28, 6:30 p.m., $49.46-$61.31. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. Yetep: Saturday, March 28, 9 p.m., $30.31. Varsity Tavern, 501 S. Mill Ave. #200, Tempe. Young Musicians Spring Concert: Sunday, March 29, 1 p.m., $28.50. MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. JUST ANNOUNCED Passion Pit: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m., Price TBA. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Rise Against: Ricochet 2026: With Alkaline Trio, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., $64.50-$86.50. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. 3BallMTY: Thursday, June 18, 8 p.m., $100.30-$152.50. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. TLC & Salt-N-Pepa: With En Vogue, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m., Price TBA. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix. Wu-Tang Clan: With Bone Thugs-N-Harmonys, Sunday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., Price TBA. Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix. | CONCERTS | t Music
