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AZPM Events
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
May 27, 2025 - May 30, 2025
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May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
AZPM Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
AZPM EVENT
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) also called Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is observed annually in May to celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPIs have made to American history, society, and culture. The theme for 2025 is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.”
May 11, 2025 - May 25, 2025
Tucson Pops Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series
The Tucson Pops Orchestra has been sharing the joy of live music with audiences of all ages since 1955. All concerts begin at 7pm at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park Coming up May 11 - Mariachi Tapatio on Mother’s Day; May 18 - Katherine Byrnes and Carole King’s Tapestry; May 25 - Memorial Day with the Tucson Boys Chorus
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.
May 21, 2025
PBS BOOKS Author Talk: “Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout
AZPM EVENT
PBS Books will highlight Mental Health Awareness month with a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Strout about her book Tell Me Everything. Join the conversation live on May 21 at 5PM ET on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS app.
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!
May 23, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Main Gate Concert Series
The Main Gate Concert Series features the best local Tucson artists in jazz, Latin jazz, funk, R&B, and more staged in Geronimo Plaza at Main Gate Square every other Friday, May-July! Admission is free.
May 27, 2025 - May 30, 2025
AZPM Presents "CAREGIVING" screening, discussion, and resource fair
AZPM EVENT
See the new PBS documentary ‘Caregiving,’ from executive producer Bradley Cooper — a powerful look at America’s caregiving crisis told through real stories and expert insights. Join AZPM for a free screening, panel discussion with moderator Tom McNamara, and a resource fair with local caregiver support agencies. Events are happening in Green Valley (MAY 27), SaddleBrooke (MAY 29), and Tucson (MAY 30). Admission is free, but space is limited. Find your closest screening and reserve your spot at: azpm.org/caregiving
May 28, 2025
PBS BOOKS Readers Club presents “We All Live Here” by Jojo Moyes
AZPM EVENT
PBS Books Readers Club welcomes international and New York Times best-selling author Jojo Moyes to discuss her brand-new novel We All Live Here. This episode premieres May 28 at 5PM on Facebook, YouTube, and the PBS app.
May 31, 2025 - June 29, 2025
The Loft Cinema: Loft Kids Fest
LOFT KIDS FEST returns to The Loft Cinema this summer for 11 days of free entertainment and excitement.
June 3, 2025
AZPM Presents WE WANT THE FUNK! Screening and Panel Discussion
AZPM EVENT
AZPM presents WE WANT THE FUNK! Screening and panel discussion, moderated by AZPM Announcer, Michael Dauphinais and joined by Dr. Tyina Steptoe, Associate Professor at the University of Arizona. Independent Lens presents the dynamic story of funk music, from early roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk to influences.
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.
June 14, 2025
Tucson Juneteenth Festival
Join the African American Museum of Southern Arizona to celebrate the 54th Annual Juneteenth Festival. Enjoy historical presentations and exhibits, music and dance, arts, crafts, car show and food vendors.
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.
June 27, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Saguaro City Music Theatre: Shrek the Musical (Theatre for Young Audiences)
Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film. This feel-good musical runs from June 27th to June 29th at the Berger Performing Arts Center (1200 W. Speedway).
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).
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).
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).
