Calendar of Events

June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Dog Days of Summer

Tucson Botanical Gardens celebrates the Dog Days of Summer by welcoming leashed dogs. Enjoy bringing your furry friend along with you on your stroll through the Gardens. Take in the free smells, summer plants, and grab a pup-a-licious snack from Edna’s Eatery! June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, 2150 N. Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712

September 27, 2023

PBS Books Virtual Event - Visions of America: A Journey to the Freedom Tower

Join host and Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Crosby Kemper as he explores the interior of the Freedom Tower with Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega. Watch on YouTube Live, Wednesday, September 27 at 5 p.m.

October 5, 2023

Wilde Meyer Gallery: October Tucson ArtWalk

Tucson ArtWalk is every first Thursday in the Foothills Art District at Skyline and Campbell. On October 5th, Wilde Meyer Gallery invites you to join us for great art, light refreshments, and live music by Vanessa Myers. Thursday, October 5th, 4-7pm.

October 7, 2023

Preview Screening of The American Buffalo: A film by Ken Burns

Join Arizona Public Media for a special preview of The American Buffalo, the newest documentary from filmmaker Ken Burns. The evening's program, at the University of Arizona ENR2 building, will include preview clips from the two-part documentary followed by a discussion and Q&A session with a distinguished panel of UArizona Professors. Saturday, October 7 at 6 p.m. This event is free but registration is required. Free parking available in the 6th Street garage.

October 14, 2023

Preview Screening of Native America: Language is Life

Join Arizona Public Media for a special preview of "Native America: Language is Life." For over 500 years, America’s First People have fought to ensure their unique ways of speech could be preserved. Now, a renewed effort to revitalize traditional languages is unfolding across Native America. Language Is Life showcases the beauty of Native American communication, and how their voices continue to shape 15,000 years of world changing history. This free screening will take place at the University of Arizona ENR2 building on Saturday, October 14 at 6 p.m. This event is free but registration is required. Free parking available in the 6th Street garage.

October 28, 2023

Paula Poundstone, part of the Outburst Comedy Series

Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She is a regular panelist on NPR’s comedy news quiz, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! and will be appearing at the Fox Tucson Theatre on October 28.

November 8, 2023

Alan Cumming & Ari Shapiro Och & Oy! A Considered Cabaret

Alan Cumming (Cabaret, The Good Wife) and Ari Shapiro (NPR’s All Things Considered, Pink Martini) both transport audiences to other worlds through their stories. Now, they’re joining forces in SONG. Witness the exclusive debut of their new evening of tunes and tall tales titled “Och & Oy! A Considered Cabaret”. Musical direction by Henry Koperski. Fox Tucson Theatre, November 8 at 7:30 p.m.

November 12, 2023

An Evening with Amy Sedaris

Moderated by Emmy award-winning producer Mark McLemore, enjoy a laugh-out-loud evening of conversation with Amy Sedaris, followed by an audience Q&A. Amy is an actress, comedian and writer best known for her Emmy-nominated, series, the hilarious and slightly deranged world of At Home with Amy Sedaris. She played the endearingly eccentric Jerri Blank in her hit comedy series Strangers with Candy, and can currently be seen on Disney+ in The Mandalorian. Sunday, November 12 at 7pm