Sunshine is in the forecast for the weekend alongside events that include a pet parade, a wine fest, Arizona Beer Week, a giant bounce park, a free science bash for kids, artisan markets and the start of the rodeo.Β
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest info before heading out!
The Museum of Contemporary Art was established in 1997 by artists exclusively for contemporary art.
Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
Third Thursday at Tucsonβs Museum of Contemporary Art is a party. The art museum is open late with free admission, plus food, drinks and KXCI DJs spinning tunes.
When:Β 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15
Where:Β Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson,Β 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Funbox
Dubbed the world's biggest bounce park, Funbox is in town with 25,000 square feet of jumping zones and 10 play areas.
When:Β Tickets available online through Feb. 25
Where:Β Tucson Mall,Β 4500 N. Oracle Road
Cost:Β $19-$28
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
RomΓ©o & Juliette is coming to Tucson this March
Coming to TucsonΒ is the classic tale of star-crossed lovers, based on Shakespeareβs play about the feuding Montague and Capulet families in Verona, featuring Gounodβs romantic and rapturous music setting the stage.Β Come see RomΓ©o & Juliette March 9-10, 2024 at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall.
Sip & Shop at Pop Cycle
Pop Cycle is staying open late this Thursday for a sip-and-shop event featuring Sand Reckoner Vineyard and new artwork by Marcy Ellis. (Not to mention the rest of the artwork made by the dozens of other artists at Pop Cycle!)
When:Β 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15
Where:Β Pop Cycle, 422 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Heirloom Fruit Tree Workshop
This workshop starts with a talk about the significance of heirloom trees in the Sonoran Desert, then you'll learn hands-on techniques for propagation, pruning and all-around care of fruit trees. You'll get fruit tree cuttings to take home!
When:Β 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15
Where:Β Mission Garden,Β 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost:Β $66
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AΒ Western Experience at Old Tucson Presents:Β βLEGENDSΒ OF THE WILD WEST!β
Experience the Wild West like never before! Meet the legends who braved Southern Arizona during the 1800s, learn their stories through immersive entertainment and become a part of the Wild West only at Old Tucson's Western Experience now through May 12.Β Get tickets here!
Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson
Visit Children's Museum Tucson for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.Β
When:Β 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where:Β Children's Museum Tucson,Β 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Art Corner with BICAS
Get free access to recycled bike art parts, tools and other materials and get creative! Once you're finished, you can donate your creation to BICAS or give a suggested donation to the nonprofit, if you're able to. Check in at the front counter before heading to the art area.
When:Β 3-6 p.m. Thursdays
Where:Β BICAS,Β 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, donation suggestedΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Show your love for local artists and bakers at #ThisIsTucson's upcoming market π
Welcoming the community to shop local, all while supporting the talented artists in Tucson,Β #ThisIsTucsonΒ is putting together our second outdoor artisan marketΒ dubbed Tucson Together, taking place on Fifth Avenue near Congress Street fromΒ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24.
You'll find handmade and curated items from around 100 local makers, three food trucks, a book scavenger hunt from Tucson Tome Gnome and an art-making station from the Tucson Museum of Art. Youth On Their Own will be collecting donations of food and household items!
Stargazing with Tucson Amateur Astronomy AssociationΒ
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association is hosting a night of stargazing in Saguaro National Park East.
When:Β 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16
Where:Β Saguaro National Park East,Β 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail
Cost:Β Stargazing is free, though park admission appliesΒ
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Sonoran Cinema at Tohono Chul
Visit Tohono Chul's Sonoran Cinema for an indoor screening of 2023's "The Little Mermaid." Get cotton candy and popcorn from the concession stands!
When:Β 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16
Where:Β Tohono Chul,Β 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost:Β $4
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Evenings at Yume
Walk through lanterns alongside traditional shakuhachi flute music during this evening eventΒ at Yume Japanese Gardens.
When:Β 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 16-17Β
Where:Β Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson,Β 2130 N. Alvernon Way
Cost:Β $19 for adults, $5 for kids 15 and under. Purchasing tickets in advance is required.
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Queer Speed DatingΒ
Find your next date or make a new friend at this queer speed dating event!
When:Β 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16
Where:Β Bawker Bawker Cider House,Β 400 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to participate with the purchase of one drink. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Cat events at El Jefe Cat Cafe
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Cafe! This weekend's events include cat trivia, cat yoga and cat bingo.
When:Β 7-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 for trivia; 10-11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 for yoga; 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 for bingo.
Where:Β El Jefe Cat Cafe,Β 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β $15 for trivia, adults only; $18 for yoga; $14 for bingo, reservations required.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Trivia at the Short Rest Tavern
Fridays are for trivia at the Short Rest Tavern, a hidden bar tucked inside Tucson Mall's Tucson Games and Gadgets. This Friday, test your knowledge in all things Norse mythology.
When:Β 7 p.m. Fridays
Where:Β Short Rest Tavern in Tucson Mall,Β 4500 N. Oracle Road
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for drinks. Tables are first come, first served. Park between Dillard's and Sears.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Free Wine Tasting at Westbound
Westbound is hosting a free tasting of three different wines from Stem Wine Company.
When:Β 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16
Where:Β Westbound,Β 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost:Β Free to attend
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Tucson Rodeo and paradeΒ
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, aka the Tucson rodeo, returns this February with more than a week of professional events, bull riding, roping and more. The Tucson Rodeo Parade will be held on Feb. 22.
When:Β The rodeo will be held Feb. 17-25. The parade is 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22.
Where:Β Tucson Rodeo Grounds,Β 4823 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Β $18 and up
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Nicholas Donocan, 7, laughs while watching his balloon rocket sail wildly at the 2017 Family Sci-Fest at the Children's Museum Tucson.
Family Sci-Fest
Children's Museum Tucson is hosting a festival dedicated to science, where kids will be able to watch science demonstrations and participate in STEM activities. Museum admission is pay-what-you-wish all day!
When:Β 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Children's Museum Tucson,Β 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attendΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Off the Vine Arizona Wine Festival
25 Arizona wineries will be at the upcoming Off the Vine Arizona Wine Festival. Taste wine, grab some bites from food trucks and enjoy live music.
When:Β 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Kallista Park at Medella Vina Ranch,Β 4450 S. Houghton Road
Cost:Β $35 for early bird general admission, $45 day of. $10 if you aren't drinking.
VisitΒ theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Making Black History Market
Local makers Clever Stitches, Lilith and Daughters and Lil Desert Doodles have teamed up to create the Making Black History market. Shop from more than 20 Black-owned businesses and enjoy live music and food!
When:Β 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Tucson Hop Shop,Β 3230 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping, food and drinks
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Enjoy an afternoon of Chinese music and dance, alongside food and drinks for sale in celebration of Lunar New Year.
When:Β 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Tucson Chinese Cultural Center,Β 1288 W. River Road
Cost:Β $5
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Desert Haze Market
Shop all kinds of vintage clothing when this market pops up at Hotel Congress. Expect 15 vendors and live music!
When:Β 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Dirty T Market
Every third Saturday of the month, local spicy candy shop Dirty T Tamarindo hosts a monthly market featuring vendors, food trucks and games. There will be a jumping castle at this Saturday's market!
When:Β 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Dirty T Tamarindo,Β 1211 W. St Marys Road
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Volunteer Marissa Johnson places compost in preparation for growing wheat in the Spanish Colonial Field at Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane.
Traditional O'odham Agriculture at Mission Garden
Attend this event to learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices, including demonstrations and talks about Native American crops.
When:Β 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Mission Garden,Β 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost:Β Free to attend, donations accepted
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Desert Artisans Market
Shop ceramics, cosmetics, jewelry and more during this indoor artisan market.
When:Β Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β CATALYST in Tucson Mall,Β 4500 N. Oracle Road
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays where you'll learn about birds and bats. Other activities include song time, story time and coding withΒ CoderDojo.
When:Β 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Watershed Management Group,Β 1137 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Living History Day: Statehood Celebration
It's Arizona's birthday! Arizona gained statehood on Feb. 14, 1912 and the Presidio Museum is celebrating. Their event includes demonstrations on soldier drills and blacksmithing, handmade tortilla tastings and a performance byΒ DanzaCultura Ballet Folklorico.
When:Β 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Presidio San AgustΓn del Tucson Museum,Β 196 N. Court Ave.
Cost:Β $9 for adults, $6 for kids ages 6-13. Pima County residents get $3 off with ID!
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Double Diamond Disco
This party at The Jackrabbit Lounge is set to feature burlesque, an exclusive wine menu and a Glamour Shots-inspired photo booth.
When:Β 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β The Jackrabbit Lounge,Β 2000 N. Oracle Road
Cost:Β $15 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
'80s Dance Party at Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting an '80s-themed dance party! Wear your best '80s attire or to the theme of "Pretty in Pink."
When:Β 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Surly Wench Pub,Β 424 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:Β $5. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Miss Gay Tucson America
Watch as local drag queens compete for the title of Miss Gay Tucson America. See the gowns, runway walks and performances during the pageant at IBT's.
When:Β 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β IBT's, 616 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:Β $20 seats, $10 standing room
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Lady Bits: Women's Standup Show
The Screening Room is hosting a women's standup comedy show, hosted by Jen Blanco.
When:Β 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β The Screening Room,Β 127 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β $12
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Metal FestΒ
The Rialto is hosting Metal Fest as part of its Local Love Presents series. The concert features a local lineup of musicians.
When:Β 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β 191 Toole,Β 191 E. Toole Ave.
Cost:Β $5-$8. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The Game Show Show
Tucson Improv Movement is hosting an improvised game show! Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
When:Β 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Tucson Improv Movement,Β 414 E. Ninth St.
Cost:Β $9
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Cumbia Social Dance Night
Put on your dancing shoes for a night of music and mingling! Enjoy a cumbia class followed by social dancing.Β
When:Β 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Tucson Creative Dance Center,Β 3131 N. Cherry Ave.
Cost:Β $15
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
St. Philip's Plaza Market
Visit St. Philip's Plaza to shop from local makers from silversmiths to candle makers.Β
When:Β 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Where:Β St. Philip's Plaza,Β 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Foothills Community Markets
Visit this market outside of the Foothills Mall to shop from vendors who have items like yard art, home decor, jewelry, baked goods and more.
When:Β 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Β Saturdays
Where:Β Foothills Mall,Β 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Nuestro Tianguis Tucson
Every Saturday and Sunday, head to Flowers & Bullets' Midtown Farm for a market featuring vendors, food and music.Β
When:Β 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and SundaysΒ
Where:Β Midtown Farm, 3538 E. Ellington Place
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tomato Tips at Harlow Gardens
Harlow Gardens will teach you tips and recommendations for growing tomatoes in Tucson.
When:Β 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17
Where:Β Harlow Gardens,Β 5620 E. Pima St.
Cost:Β Free to attendΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The Pets of Pima Parade celebrates Tucson pets of all shapes, sizes and species.
Pets of Pima Parade
The third annual Pets of Pima Parade is taking over the Fourth Avenue District to celebrate Tucson pets of all shapes, sizes and species. Watch as the pets waltz down the street or enter yourself to walk in the parade! Music, vendors and kid-friendly activities are part of the fun.
When:Β Parade begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18
Where:Β Historic Fourth Avenue. Find the parade routeΒ here.
Cost:Β Free to watch, clickΒ hereΒ to register to be in the parade
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
1912 Brewery Tour
1912 Brewing Co. is celebrating Arizona Beer Week with a tour of their brewery alongside a tasting of their brews.Β
When:Β 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18
Where:Β 1912 Brewing Co., 2045 N. Forbes Blvd.
Cost:Β $20
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Bourbon, Beaut and Blondie's
Westbound, Beaut Burger and Blondie's Ice Cream are collaborating for an afternoon of bourbon cocktails paired with a plant-based dinner that includes crispy Brussels sprouts, arugula salad, a mushroom "chicken" sandwich and blood orange olive oil cake.Β
When:Β 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18
Where:Β Westbound, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost:Β $80
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
DIY Candle and Mosaic Coaster Workshop
Head to Pueblo Vida Brewing Company where the makers behind Di Luna Candles will teach you how to create your own candle alongside a DIY mosaic coaster. Tickets include a beer of your choice!
When:Β 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18
Where:Β Pueblo Vida, 115 E. Broadway
Cost:Β $50. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
