Go shopping
Saguaro Market is open!
This month's theme is "Renewal & Light: Celebrating Another Trip Around the Sun" andΒ the shop is open from Jan. 12-15. Enjoy cold-brewed coffee and check out items from Arizona makers.Β
Find more information here.
So is Gather
This pop-up vintage market is open at the same time as Saguaro Market. It's your chance to find a vintage table, dresser or chair.
Find more information here.
Pop Up Boutique atΒ Γme Salon
Buy from 10 local vendors at a salon and enjoy free food and beverages. You'll find handmade soaps, wearable art and candles. Each vendor accepts both cash and card.
Find more information here.
When:Β Sunday, Jan. 29,Β 11 a.m.Β to 3 p.m.
Where: Γme Salon, 6612 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Watch a movie
Remember Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
If you're still really sad about the passing of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, go to Casa Film Bar where they will honor the mom and daughter with an all-day movie event. They will be playing both women's movies all day and selling $4 mimosas.
Find more information here.
When:Β Saturday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar,Β 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free.
More tributes to Carrie Fisher
2016 took the world's favorite princess too soon. The Loft Cinema wants to honor her with a showing of "The 'Burbs". Go dressed up as your favorite Star Wars character and bring a lightsaber. Glow sticks and lightsabers will light up as a final "thank you" to Carrie.
Find more information here.Β
When: Sunday, Jan. 8, 2-4:30 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: General admission is $8 and $6 for Loft members and children 12 and under.
A free kid's movie (!)
Who doesn't love free stuff? Do some kid-friendly activities and watch "Paddington" at The Loft Cinema for free.Β
Find more information here.Β
When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 9:15-11:45 a.m.
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free.
Get spooked
Watch seven horror movies in 12 hours. "The Shining" and "Fright Night" are some of the movies playing during The All-Nite Scream-O-Rama.
Find more information here.Β
When: Saturday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. to Sunday, Jan. 29, 7 a.m.Β
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: $13 for Loft members and advance tickets or $15 on day of event.
For the grownups/over 21s
Listen to stories of labor
Seven people will tell you their stories of labor as part of the Odyssey Storytelling series.
Find more information here.Β
Maryann Green, a drama teacher at Rincon and University High School, retells the story of one of her productions as a drama teacher during the July Odyssey Storytelling event at the Screening Room in Tucson, Ariz. on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Odyssey Storytelling Events happen once a month at The Screening Room and have different story themes each event.
When: Thursday, Jan. 5, 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Screening Room,Β 127 E. Congress St.
Cost: General admission is $8 and $6 for students.
Run and then drink
Stick to your New Year's resolution at the Happy Hour Hobble, a free 3-mile run. Meet at Gentle Ben's, run or walk, then enjoy drinks and food specials, and have fun. Everyone is welcome but the 21-year-olds can enjoy a beer after.
Find more information and let them know you're goingΒ here.Β
When:Β Friday, Jan. 6, 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: Run starts at Gentle Ben's Brewing Company,Β 865 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Event is free.
Get out and build with the ladies
Get out and help make a new multi-use trail in Tucson Mountain Park with a group of women at Women's Build Day. Tools, lunch and post-work refreshments will be provided. Volunteers should bring work gloves and water; wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. No experience is necessary.Β
When: Sunday, Jan. 8 at 8 a.m.
Where: Richard Genser Starr Pass trailhead
Cost: Free
Stay productive
Collaborate with other Tucsonans at Creative Tribe's monthly bonfire: finish your unfinished project, participate in brainstorming exercises, and talk about what you're working on during the roundtable discussion.Β
Find more information and register here.
When:Β Monday, Jan. 9,Β 5-9 p.m.
Where: Creative Tribe Studio,Β 236 S. Scott Ave.
Cost: $7 before the event and $10 on day of event.
Get sugar high
TheΒ Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural AllianceΒ is bringing you the Great Chef Series, which features five chefs and their creations. This month is going to be a sweet experience where you'll enjoy desserts, watch chef demonstrations and participate in a raffle.
Find more informationΒ here.
When:Β Tuesday, Jan. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:Β Monark Premium Appliance,Β 3850 W. Orange Grove Rd.
Cost:Β $25
Paint and sip on cocktails
You don't need to be an artist to do this activity. An artist will teach you and guide you as you make your masterpiece, and all the supplies are provided. While you're trying to follow along, get a drink to your own creative juices flowing.Β
Find more information here.Β
When:Β Wednesday, Jan. 11,Β 6-8 p.m.
Where: Sentinel Peak Brewing Company, 4746 E. Grant Rd.
Cost: $45
Support a Tucsonan
Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while you listen to MOCA's Valerie Sipp present her masters thesis.Β
Find more information here.Β
When:Β Thursday, Jan. 12,Β 6-7 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson,Β 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: $10 for nonmembers and free for members.
Congratulate yourself for working out
Do some yoga and then enjoy a beer. Pueblo Vida Brewing Company brings you Pints and Poses every Sunday. Get there early to guarantee a spot, bring your ID and $5.
Find more information here.Β
When: Sunday, Jan. 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company,Β 115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: $5
Become a sword master
It's the perfect workout. Movement Culture will help unleash your inner warrior.
Find more informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where:Β Movement Culture,Β 435 E. 9th St.
Cost:Β $12 per class.
Attend an art show
Eat, drink and watch live art and musical performances at Ermanos.
Find more information here.
When:Β Thursday, Jan. 19,Β 6-9 p.m.
Where:Β Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar, 220 N. 4th Ave.
Cost: Event is free.
Experience a speakeasy
Travel back to the early 1900s to experience what it was like to live when John Dillinger was doing his thing. You'll enjoy whiskey, cigars, a live gun show, entertainment and a fun history lesson.
Tickets sell out fast, get them before they're gone.
Find more information here.Β
When: Friday, Jan. 20, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $30 per person.
This is a 21+ event.
Watch a reenactment
After you've experienced what it was like to party in a speakeasy, watch John Dillinger's capture. Play games, do some crafts, watch the reenactment, listen to a talk and watch live entertainment.
PS: This is good for adults and kids (who aren't scared by gun noises and bad guys).
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:Β Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: Event is free and open to the public.
Get your front-row seat tickets to the reenactment online.
Make a vision board
Think positively and welcome the new year with Pinterest-looking vision board.
Ticket sales close on Jan. 18.
Find more information and register here.
When:Β Sunday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:Β Creative Tribe Studio,Β 236 S. Scott Ave.
Cost: $39 per person.
Put your Gilmore Girls knowledge to the test
Casa Film Bar is inviting all Gilmore Girls fans to a trivia night. There will be prizes and pizza.Β
Find more information here.Β
When: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7-9 p.m.
Where:Β Casa Film Bar,Β 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free.Β
For the kids
Make a fairy garden
Get the whole family together for a fairy garden demo and the workshop β both are free. Bring your own supplies or buy them when you get there.Β
Find more informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Saturday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where:Β Green Things,Β 3384 E. River Rd.
Cost:Β Event is free, bring money for supplies.
Learn about minerals
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is hosting Mineral Madness, an event that will make you crazy for minerals. Children are encouraged to bring an egg carton to carry the minerals they can take home.Β
Find more information here.Β
When: Mineral Madness is open to the public Saturday, Jan. 14 through Monday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There is a member-only preview on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 5-7 p.m.
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd.
Cost: Included in admission. General Admission (ages 13-64) is $20.50, seniors (65+) pay $18.50, children 3-12 pay $8 and children under 3 are free.
Try Syrian sweets
Take your children to meet Syrian women and the delicious treats they make. This event is popular so get there early, and bring cash to support these women.
Find more information here.Β
Walnuts, pistachios, dates and homemade butter are typical in Syrian sweets, according to Rania Kanawati.
When:Β Sunday, Jan. 15,Β 1-3 p.m.
Where: Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Rd.
Cost: Bring cash.
Frida and children
Go to the Tucson Botanical Gardens for Family Fun Day. Families can participate in activities, projects and games while also learning about Frida Kahlo.Β
Find more information here.Β
When: Monday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens,Β 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: Included in admission. Adults pay $13, students/seniors/military pay $12, children between 4-17 pay $7.50, and members and children 3 and under are free.
Attend a music hour
Go to Bookmans on Speedway for crafts, singing and snacks.Β
Find more information here.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 17,Β 10-11 a.m.
Where: Bookmans Speedway,Β 6230 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
Activities for your little artist
Bring your 2- to 5-year-olds for story time and other children's activities at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Contact Chelsea Farrar atΒ cjfarrar@email.arizona.eduΒ or call (520) 621-9504 to RSVP.
Find more informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Wednesday, Jan. 25, starts at 9:30 a.m.
Where:Β University of Arizona Museum of Art,Β 1031 N. Olive Rd.
Cost:Β Included in admission. General admission isΒ $8 and $6.50 for anyone 65+ and free for Museum members, and UA students/staff/faculty (with CatCard).
Eat food inspired by Frida Kahlo
Tucson Botanical Gardens is throwing a monthly celebration for Frida Kahlo called Frida al Fresco. There will be a farmers market, food, live music, and a place to make flower crowns.
Get in for free when you make a reservation. Call (520) 884-5033 to make a reservation.
Find more information here.Β
When: Friday, Jan. 27, 5-8 p.m.
Where:Β Tucson Botanical Gardens,Β 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: Didn't make a reservation? Admission isΒ $13 for adults, $12 for students/seniors/military, $7.50 for children between 4-17, and free for members and children 3 and under.
Listen to fairy tales
Watch and listen to some of the best stories told through music and dance. Buy your tickets to "Aladdin and Other Tales" at the Tucson Convention Center box office or here.Β
Find more information here.Β
When: Two showings on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m.Β and 3:30 p.m.
Where: Tucson Convention Center,Β 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: General admission is $18 and $12 for children under 18.
Play chess
Go to Himmel Park Library every Monday for chess and legos.
Find more information here.Β
When:Β Monday, Jan. 30, 4-5:30 p.m.
Where: Himmel Park Library,Β 1035 N. Treat Ave.
Cost: Event is free.
Learn the basics of recycling
Get all of your recycling questions answered.
Find more information and registerΒ here.Β
When: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Tucson REI,Β 160 W. Wetmore Rd.
Cost: Free
