Calendar of Events
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February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
February 25, 2025
March 1, 2025
March 15, 2025 - March 16, 2025
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June 25, 2024 - April 2, 2025
Arizona Friends of Chamber Music: 2024-2025 Season
AFCM proudly unveils its 77th season. This season includes two special collaborations with the Tucson Desert Song Festival. In April 2025, we are thrilled to feature violinist Joshua Bell and soprano Larisa Martínez. Check website for performance dates and ticket information.
January 11, 2025 - February 23, 2025
Five15Arts Collective: The Desert Within
The Five15Arts Collective presents "The Desert Within," an exploration of the intricate relationship between humanity and the desert. January 11th through February 23rd at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Art Institute (Ironwood Gallery).
February 1, 2025 - March 30, 2025
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! The 37th Annual Renaissance Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays, including Presidents’ Day Monday, from 10am-6pm every event day, rain or shine. The festival is held in Gold Canyon, just seven miles east of Apache Junction on US Highway 60 (12601 E. US Highway 60).
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Black History Month
AZPM EVENT
AZPM celebrates Black History Month with a collection of special programs, stories, and resources.
February 15, 2025 - February 23, 2025
LA FIESTA DE LOS VAQUEROS Tucson Rodeo
2025 marks the Centennial Celebration of the Tucson Rodeo. During the past 100 years, the Tucson Rodeo has become the largest outdoor winter rodeo which is held annually every February. The Tucson Rodeo is also known as the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros and has become one of the top 25 rodeos in the United States. Purchase tickets through the “OFFICIAL” Tucson Rodeo Website or call the ticket office (520) 741-2233.
February 18, 2025 - February 23, 2025
Broadway in Tucson: SOME LIKE IT HOT
SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. The musical is showing February 18th through February 23rd at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
February 24, 2025
Between Two Worlds: Gaza, Israel and the Pulse of a Nation, a conversation with Israeli Journalist Shlomi Eldar
The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies is hosting their annual Jeffrey Plevan Memorial Lecture featuring special guest Shlomi Eldar, Israeli journalist, filmmaker and author. February 25th from 4pm till 7pm at the Weintraub Israel Center (E River Rd).
February 25, 2025
Screening of Great Migrations: A People on the Move
AZPM EVENT
Join AZPM for a screening of excertps from the upcoming series Great Migrations: A People on the Move. Panel and discussion to follow. February 25th from 6:30pm till 8pm at the CATALYST Creative Collective by SAACA (4500 North Oracle Road #Suite 110).
February 28, 2025 - March 2, 2025
The Tucson Spirit, The Love of Flight
The fascinating and rarely performed Airborne Symphony is the perfect piece to pay homage to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base—a world premiere of a new suite version focused on the exhilaration of flying and the miracle of flight itself. February 28th 4pm at the Green Valley Presbyterian Church. March 1st 7pm and March 2nd 3pm at the Catalina Foothills High School Music Hall.
March 1, 2025
Arizona Spotlight Presents Class of 2024
AZPM EVENT
Moderated by Arizona Spotlight host Mark McLemore, this live theatre performance recounts the experiences of eight High School students as they faced fear, isolation and uncertainty while growing up in the age of active shootings and Covid 19. The event will take place in the Art Almquist Theatre inside the Tucson High Magnet School (400 North 2nd Ave) from 6:30pm till 8pm and parking is free.
March 2, 2025 - March 9, 2025
Cologuard Classic
The Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences at La Paloma Country Club (3800 E. Sunrise Dr) features a 78-player field of PGA TOUR Champions. Players participate in three days of competition (Friday – Sunday), plus exciting Pro-Am events on Wednesday and Thursday, with all tournament proceeds supporting colon cancer awareness and Tucson youth sports.
March 7, 2025 - March 9, 2025
Desert Bluegrass Festival
Come share three amazing days of great Bluegrass music, workshops, contra dance, jamming, band contest, band scramble, children’s activities, food, crafts, and some of the best musicians and most enthusiastic fans in the southwest. March 7-9, 2025 at Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 N Tangerine Farms Rd, Marana, AZ (just west of Tucson).
March 8, 2025 - March 9, 2025
Oro Valley Spring Festival of the Arts
Step into the vibrant world of the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance’s Spring Festival of the Arts at Oro Valley Marketplace (12155 N Oracle Rd). Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
March 15, 2025 - March 16, 2025
Tucson Festival of Books
AZPM EVENT
Join AZPM at the Tucson Festival of Books on the University of Arizona Mall. There will be book panels and special events where literacy lovers can come together, meet their favorite authors, and discover new bookish companies and resources. Festival admission is free, but many of the popular author events require advance tickets.
March 29, 2025 - March 30, 2025
La Encantada Spring Fine Art Festival
Experience the La Encantada Spring Fine Art Festival, one of the region’s most prestigious juried art events, where creativity and craftsmanship converge in a vibrant celebration of the arts. La Encantada Shopping Center (2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson) on Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-4pm.
April 3, 2025
Arizona Opera: Stephen Costello in Recital
Arizona Opera is thrilled to present celebrated tenor Stephen Costello in recital. Costello will be accompanied by pianist Anthony Manoli in a program that will include an enthralling mix of both songs and arias. Join Arizona Opera on April 3rd 7pm at the Holsclaw Hall (N Olive Rd).
April 9, 2025
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite, the famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, sings some of his funny food songs, and in general offers a culinary variety show the likes of which human eyes have never seen. Experience Alton Brown Live on April 9th 7:30pm at Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd.
April 19, 2025
Arizona Opera: Aida
Featuring some of the most breathtaking music in the operatic repertoire, Aida tells the story of forbidden love amidst political intrigue and war. Join Arizona Opera on April 19th 2pm at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall (260 S Church Ave).
May 20, 2025 - May 25, 2025
Broadway in Tucson: Mamma Mia!
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. See Mamma Mia! May 20th through May 25th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
June 24, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Broadway in Tucson: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. The show is June 24th through June 29th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
August 5, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Broadway in Tucson: SHUCKED
SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” This corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. See SHUCKED August 5th through August 10th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
October 4, 2025
Arizona Opera: Zorro
Inspired by the legendary masked vigilante, Zorro follows the return of Diego de La Vega to his native pueblo in Los Angeles, where he encounters old flames, tyrannical rulers, and the plight of the oppressed. Join Arizona Opera on October 4th 2pm at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall (260 S Church Ave).
