🎉For Everyone🎉
Zoppé Family Circus
Don't miss the chance to see the exciting tricks and events this year under the big top. This much-loved annual event wows kids and adults alike with its old-world charm.
Where: Mercado San Agustin Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
When: Jan 18-21, click here for dates and times.
Cost: $20-$80
For more information click here.
Dillinger Days
This annual two-day spectacle honors the capture of John Dillinger, America’s most notorious outlaw, at Tucson's Hotel Congress by the Tucson Police Department and the Tucson Fire Department.
Friday from 7-10 p.m. is the Dillinger Speakeasy with whiskey tasting, delicious appetizers, live music, premium cigars, era-related entertainment and historic fun. Proceeds go to the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation. Get tickets here, $35.
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is Dillinger Days, a free family event including three e-enactments, historical artifacts exhibit, vintage car show, historic lectures, arts and crafts, historical walking tours of downtown and the actual Tommy Gun on display.
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
When: Friday Jan. 19, 7-10 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information click here.
Cookies and Cocktails at Playground Bar and Lounge. 6-8 p.m. Jan. 25.
Cookies & Cocktails with the Girl Scouts of Southern AZ (Sponsored)
A grown-up Girl Scout affair, spotlighting local chefs in a delicious dessert challenge. Featuring Girl Scout Cookie-inspired cocktails, craft brews, and cookie-and-wine pairings, as well as a silent auction and raffle, the event is a fun and festive opportunity to celebrate the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie season while supporting Southern Arizona’s next generation of female leaders.
Seven local chefs are competing to create the best Girl Scout Cookie dessert and guests will be able to sample each treat before casting their vote for the Dessert Challenge Champion.
When: Thursday, Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Playground Bar and Lounge, 278 E. Congress St.
Tickets: $50 — get them here.
For more information click here.
A grown-up Girl Scout affair, spotlighting local chefs in a delicious dessert challenge. Featuring Girl Scout Cookie-inspired cocktails, craft…
Tucson Japanese Festival for New Year
Demos of mochi making, taiko drumming and martial arts. Other activities include ikebana displays, origami, calligraphy, musical and dance performances, Japanese food for sale.
Where: Pima Community College, 1255 N. Stone Ave
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 1-5 p.m.
Cost: $5 adults, free for children 5 years and under.
For more information click here.
Propagating fruit trees
Learn how to grow fruit trees from cuttings.
Where: Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend
For more information click here.
Pallet garden class
Learn the steps of building your very own succulent or herb pallet garden.
Cost for participants is only the cost of supplies. Get a 10 percent discount on pallets bought at the store.
Where: Green Things, 3384 E. River Rd.
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: $10-$20
For more information click here.
Origami in the Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens presents the exhibit Origami in the Garden, a display of larger-than-life sculptures incorporating a traditional form of artistic expression surrounded by the beauty of the gardens.
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
When: Until April, 2018
Cost: Included with regular admission
For more information click here.
Tucson Jazz Festival
World-Class Jazz in Tucson
Where: Venues around Tucson. Click here for details.
When: Jan. 11-21. Click here for lineup.
Cost: Click here for tickets.
For more information click here
Free rose care and pruning class
Learn how to prune and grow roses. Get some tips on caring for roses in the desert heat.
Where: Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St.
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2-3 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
🎈For Kids🎈
Penguin exploration pop-up
Jan. 20 is National Penguin Awareness Day. Kiddos will learn about penguins and join in S.T.E.A.M activities that help with preschool prep.
Where: Little Cardboard Rocket, 5360 E. Pima St.
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10-11 a.m.
Cost: $6 first child, $4 resource fee for kit; siblings 60 percent off.
For more information click here.
Free Family Day at UA Poetry Center
Enjoy a day of workshops, music, activities and refreshments or kids ages 0-13 and their parents and guardians.
Where: University of Arizona Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St.
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Purrs for Autism
This is a free event that gives parents and their children living with autism therapeutic time to cuddle and play with kitties.
Where: WorkAbility, 601 N. Craycroft Rd.
When: Tuesday, Jan 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Indoor snowball fight
Kids get to watch Disney's "Frozen," have a snowball fight with indoor snowballs, make edible snow crafts, make paper snowflakes and color beautiful winter scenes.
Where: Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave.
When: Saturday, Jan 20, 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
👯♀️BFF👯♀️
Girl Scout cookie and beer pairing
Get a chance to eat cookies with beer at the Catalina Brewing Company. Four of your favorite craft beers paired with some of your favorite sweet treats.
Where: Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N. Camino Martin
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, noon to 10 p.m.
Cost: $10 for pairing and extra boxes available for purchase
For more information click here.
Tucson Rodeo barn dance
Go with friends or on a date and dance to music by Jack Bishop. There will be a cash bar, raffle and food.
Where: Tucson Rodeo La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, 4823 S. Sixth Ave
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 5-10 p.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend, bring cash for drinks and food
For more information click here.
Cat Yoga
Do you like yoga? And kitties? Join us for a fun class to strengthen your body, and feed your heart with purrs!
Where: Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary, 5278 E. 21st St.
When: Sunday, Jan. 21, 1- 2:15 p.m.
Cost: $15
For more information click here.
🎥Movies🎥
Psycho
Don't miss a chance to see an Alfred Hitchcock favorite.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Cost: $5-$6
For more information click here.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Don't miss the mother of all cult classics as it hits the big screen this weekend.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Saturday, Jan. 22, 11:55 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Cost: $5-$7
For more information click here.
🛒Shopping🛒
Just Between Friends spring sale
Clothes shoes, toys, books, movies, games, puzzles, infant gear, outdoor play equipment, furniture, maternity items and much more.
Saturday is half price day. Most items will be 50 percent off.
Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.
When: Thursday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $2 -Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Free admission-Friday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Free admission - Saturday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information click here.
La Encantada Fine Art Festival
This festival brings the region's finest artists to display and sell their handcrafted work, along the scenic walkways throughout the La Encantada Shopping Center.
Where: La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Dr.
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Tucson 2018 - Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show
Crystal Classics 2018 represents the finest selection of gem minerals from all across the world.
Where: 777 W. Cushing St.
When: Friday, Jan 18 to Sunday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend, but bring some money for shopping.
For more information and dates and times click here.
🛍️Weekly Circulars🛍️
Walmart- Jan. 20 - Walmart is having a health and wellness day. Free health screenings, consultations with the pharmacist, low-cost immunizations and a virtual reality quit smoking tutorial.
Target - Jan. 14-Jan 20 - Sales are going on for business and tax supplies. $30 off select printers, $20 off Chromebook, $7.99 for a 16 GB flash drive and $5 gift card for buy Turbo Tax gift card.
Michaels- Jan. 14-20- Dollar Deal Days. Select acrylic paint 2 for $5, select yarn for $2, select jar candles for $4, 5 pc. super value canvas for $10. Also, all Ashland floral stems are 40% off.
Joannes- Jan. 11-24 - Having a big fabric sale. 40% off entire stock of Keepsake Calico cotton prints, 70% off anti-pill fleece solids and prints, save up to 70% on other discontinued fabrics.
