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Beautiful Spirit: Art in Motion
March 10, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Beautiful Spirit: Art in Motion

Experience giant, kinetic, and interactive artworks by local artist Joe Benedict at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.
Summer Night Market
May 23, 2025 - September 26, 2025

Summer Night Market

Mercado District fills with vendors, food trucks and your favorite shops joining together for nighttime fun. Shop, eat and hangout under the starlight for this beloved Tucson event. Over 65+ vendors come to this once a month summertime soiree.
Tohono Chul: Chillin at the Chul
May 23, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Tohono Chul: Chillin at the Chul

Summer nights just got a bit cooler at Tohono Chul on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 pm, with live music, refreshing drinks, family-friendly activities, tasty eats, and free admission!
Cool Summer Nights at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
June 7, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Cool Summer Nights at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Enjoy a family-friendly outing during popular Cool Summer Nights at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum every Saturday evening throughout the summer to beat the heat.
Summer Sunsets at Mission Garden
June 19, 2025 - August 21, 2025

Summer Sunsets at Mission Garden

You’re invited to enjoy the evening sunset glow and cooler temperatures at the Mission Garden, featuring food from Oaxarico. Held every third Thursday evening this summer, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
Old Tucson - Saguaro Sunset Night Market
June 28, 2025 - August 23, 2025

Old Tucson - Saguaro Sunset Night Market

Join, "Old Tucson" for an eclectic array of arts, crafts and food vendors for a summer evening of strolling the historic Main Street and Town Square, supporting local artists, enjoying live music and tasty food and drinks. Bars, restaurants, rides and attractions open! Entry and parking are FREE!
PBS BOOKS Readers Club Interactive Adventure
June 30, 2025 - July 18, 2025

PBS BOOKS Readers Club Interactive Adventure

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This summer engage in bookish fun to earn points, win prizes and forge deeper connections with the PBS Books Readers Club. In partnership with the Goosechase App, this 3 week adventure invites bookworms, science buffs, foodies and life long learners on a journey full of prizes, surprises, and local pride beginning June 30th.
Summer Safari Nights 2025
July 4, 2025 - August 9, 2025

Summer Safari Nights 2025

Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m.!
The Mini Time Machine’s Hands-On Camps
July 7, 2025 - August 1, 2025

The Mini Time Machine’s Hands-On Camps

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is excited to share its 2025 Summer Camp sessions for children ages 8–14, designed to ignite creativity and curiosity through immersive, hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities.
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Quilts in the Garden
July 8, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Quilts in the Garden

"Quilt for a Cause” returns this summer with over 400 handmade quilts on display in Porter Hall Gallery and Friends House. Each piece is available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting Quilt for a Cause and Tucson Botanical Gardens.
Camouflage - Studio Art Quilt Associates Juried Exhibition
July 19, 2025 - September 28, 2025

Camouflage - Studio Art Quilt Associates Juried Exhibition

By members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and juried by Canadian textile artist Lorraine Roy, this global exhibition brings together 36 artists from eight countries, including the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, and Mauritius. Their works explore themes of concealment, adaptation, and visual deception using fabric, stitch, and layered textile techniques.
THE RICK STEVES TRAVEL SHOW - Dresden with Seema Prakash
July 21, 2025

THE RICK STEVES TRAVEL SHOW - Dresden with Seema Prakash

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Dresden's bewitching baroque architecture and phoenix-from-the-ashes history captured the heart of Seema Prakash when she first visited the city in 2009. She decided then and there to move from her native India to "Florence on the Elbe." Now a local guide, Seema joins us for a tour of Dresden starting in Altstadt, the beautifully reconstructed Old Town. After admiring the fairytale treasures of Zwinger Palace, we cross the river into edgy, proudly counter-cultural Neustadt. To round out our adventure, we daytrip to nearby Saxon Switzerland National Park to hike beneath towering sandstone cliffs. Join on ZOOM.
Local News Crisis: And the Impact on Communities
July 23, 2025

Local News Crisis: And the Impact on Communities

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Join this Facebook Live event exploring the national decline of local news—its impact on civic life and public trust—and how leaders across sectors can help rebuild and sustain trusted journalism.
Science at Sunset: Songs of Starlight
July 24, 2025

Science at Sunset: Songs of Starlight

Experience a special evening of music, astronomy, and stargazing from 5:30PM to 9:00PM at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E University Blvd.
THE RICK STEVES TRAVEL SHOW - Hut-to-Hut Hiking in the Alps with Sheri Goodwin
July 28, 2025

THE RICK STEVES TRAVEL SHOW - Hut-to-Hut Hiking in the Alps with Sheri Goodwin

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Trade your rail pass for hiking boots — we're going trekking! Exploring the Alps on foot offers a slower-paced and deeply immersive look at the cultural wonders and jaw-dropping natural beauty of Europe’s most remote corners. With trekking guide Sheri Goodwin in the lead, we ramble from village to village on Austria’s moderate Lechweg trail, circumnavigate Europe’s tallest peak on the Tour du Mont Blanc, and walk from France to Switzerland on the challenging Haute Route. Along the way, Sheri demystifies the planning process, from reserving a bunk in mountain huts to building your training regimen. Join on ZOOM.
PBS Books Readers Club – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
July 30, 2025

PBS Books Readers Club – “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus

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PBS Books Readers Club welcomes international best-selling author Bonnie Garmus to discuss her novel Lessons in Chemistry. The episode premieres on July 30th at 5pm on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS App.
Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum: End of Summer Celebration
August 5, 2025 - August 16, 2025

Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum: End of Summer Celebration

It’s back! The End of Summer Celebration returns to the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum! Admission is just $5 per person for guests of all ages (kids 3 and under remain free). Enjoy a cool escape and explore gems, minerals, and more before the school year begins.
Broadway in Tucson: SHUCKED
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.
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
August 7, 2025

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

A Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy Award-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree, Marty Stuart knows a thing or two about standing the test of time. See Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives live at the Fox Theatre, Thursday August, 7 at 7:30pm.
Wilde Meyer Gallery - Tucson ArtWalk
August 7, 2025

Wilde Meyer Gallery - Tucson ArtWalk

We invite you to join the Wilde Meyer Gallery on August 7th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, for great art, light refreshments, and live music by harpist Vanessa Myers.
Tucson Comic Con
August 29, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Tucson Comic Con

The annual Tucson Comic Convention will host comic book, author, cosplay and artist guests in a show for professional guests from the comic book industry as well as local creators. Enjoy gaming, programming, seminars, shopping, celebrities, a costume contest, a kids and family zone, and after-hours activities. All ages are welcome to attend and experience a good old-fashioned comic book convention at Tucson Convention Center.
Wilde Meyer Gallery - Tucson ArtWalk
September 4, 2025

Wilde Meyer Gallery - Tucson ArtWalk

We invite you to join the Wilde Meyer Gallery on September 4th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, for great art, light refreshments, and live music by harpist Vanessa Myers.
Broadway in Tucson: Les Miserables
September 9, 2025 - September 14, 2025

Broadway in Tucson: Les Miserables

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. See Les Misérables September 9th through September 14th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
Arizona Opera: Zorro
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).
Saguaro City Music Theatre: My Fair Lady
October 11, 2025 - October 26, 2025

Saguaro City Music Theatre: My Fair Lady

Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning story of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady is widely considered one of greatest musicals of all time. The show is October 11th to October 26th at the Berger Performing Arts Center (1200 W. Speedway).
Broadway in Tucson: & JULIET
October 29, 2025 - November 2, 2025

Broadway in Tucson: & JULIET

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. See & JULIET October 29th through November 2nd at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
Broadway in Tucson: THE GRINCH
November 11, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Broadway in Tucson: THE GRINCH

THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway. Since then theatre-goers across America have been delighted by this heart-warming holiday musical, which The New York Times praised as “100 times better than any bedtime story” and the Gannett papers hailed as “A genius of a show! A total delight for both kids and adults." See THE GRINCH November 11th through November 16th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
Broadway in Tucson: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
December 2, 2025 - December 7, 2025

Broadway in Tucson: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! See Moulin Rouge! The Musical December 2nd through December 7th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
Saguaro City Music Theatre: Annie
December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026

Saguaro City Music Theatre: Annie

The iconic Tony award-winning Annie featuring the timeless songs “It’s The Hard Knock Life” and “Easy Street”. Annie runs from December 20th to January 4th at the Berger Performing Arts Center (1200 W. Speedway).
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