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Penelope Pasta Pop-up
Penelope Wood Fired Pizza will be hosting two fine dining pasta pop-ups in April. Menus are unique to each night, and the event is first come, first served.
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 4 and April 25. Arrive early to secure a spot in line.
Where: Penelope Pizza in Cartel Coffee, 210 E. Broadway
Cost: Pasta entrees are around $20, appetizers and desserts are between $10-$15.
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Themed Trivia at Crooked Tooth
Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. is hosting a number of themed trivia nights in April, including trivia surrounding filmmaker Wes Anderson, “Rick and Morty,” and Disney!
When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, April 4 for Wes Anderson, April 18 for “Rick and Morty,” April 25 for Disney. Teams are signed up on a first come, first served basis. It's suggested to get there by 6 p.m. to secure your spot.
Where: Crooked Tooth Brewing Co., 228 E. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend, recommended to buy a drink or two!
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Support Girl Scouts while enjoying innovative cookie-themed desserts!
The beloved signature event is back — celebrate the Girl Scout Cookie Program, downtown at The Monica. Taste and vote on desserts, spin the Wine Wheel, buy raffle tickets, and ensure that Girl Scouts have access to incredible skill-building opportunities here in Southern Arizona. Hurry, tickets are selling out fast!
Arizona International Film Festival
The 31st Arizona International Film Festival will feature independent and innovative films from around the world.
When: April 19-30
Where: Various locations
Cost: Tickets were $10+ in 2022
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Dance Springs Eternal
The spring performance series from the University of Arizona School of Dance will feature choreography from program faculty and guest artists. The schools’ ensemble will be performing.
When: April 19-30
Where: Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd.
Cost: $35
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Pima County Fair
Enjoy funky fair food, hop on the rides, play carnival rides and more at the Pima County Fair. Concerts this year include Lil Jon, Uncle Kracker, Jeremy Camp, Ginuwine, and more.
When: April 20-30
Where: Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road
Cost: General admission is $10 for adults, $6 for kids ages 6-10. Parking is $7. Visit the website for info on wristbands, bundles and other promotions.
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West Side Stories by Borderlands Theater
This performance and community event will spotlight stories from Tucson’s west side. The event will include an interactive game show, a heritage talk circle, an augmented reality exhibition and a local story told through shadow boxes. Families are encouraged to bring seating, drinks with ice and food from classic west-side vendors (though there will also be food trucks).
When: Pre-show picnic and festivities start at 6 p.m. Main stage opens at 7:45 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, April 20-30
Where: Bonita Park, 20 N. Bonita Ave.
Cost: Pay what you wish
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Awakening: Student Spotlight at UA Dance
These six performances feature dance and choreography from student performers.
When: April 20-29
Where: Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd.
Cost: $25
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Soul Food Wednesday
Visit Blax Friday's Soul Food Wednesday to support local Black-owned businesses and food vendors.
When: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 26
Where: Playground Bar & Lounge, 278 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Agave Heritage Festival
Celebrate agave at this festival that's "rooted in the historical and cultural significance of the agave plant," according to the event's website. The festival features workshops, tastings, lectures, a dinner and more.
When: April 27-30
Where: Various locations
Cost: Various prices
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Screening and lecture with Dr. Sarah K. Khan at CCP
Dr. Sarah K. Khan will be presenting her films alongside a lecture at the University of Arizona's Center for Creative Photography. The screening will be her project, "Migrant Kitchens," a series of short films she took of migrants in Queens, New York. The lecture is called "Contemporary Migrant Kitchens: Empty-Handed Not Empty-Headed."
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, April 27
Where: Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road
Cost: Free to attend
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A Western Experience at Old Tucson
Old Tucson hosted two attractions last year, Nightfall for Halloween and Yuletide over the holidays. But now Old Tucson has returned to its roots with "A Western Experience." There will be cowboy gunfights, musicals in the Grand Palace, historical tours, a petting zoo, rides and more.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through May 7
Where: Old Tucson, 201 Kinney Road
Cost: $34 for adults, $17 for kids ages 5-11. Admission includes all shows, rides and attractions. It's recommended to purchase tickets in advance.
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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.
When: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Ride with FUGA
Take a bike ride with organization FUGA, which advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for Tucson's south-side and west-side communities.
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 31; 9-11 a.m. Sunday, April 9; 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 28
Where: El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road, on March 31 and April 28; Ward 1, 940 W Alameda St., on April 9
Cost: Free to attend
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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: 4-6 p.m. Fridays
Where: BICAS, 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, donation suggested
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The Hotel Congress Séance Experience
The Hotel Congress Séance Experience is a live recreation of a Victorian Era-theatrical séance "exactly as performed in 1800s" in the hotel's only third-floor room to survive its 1934 fire (be prepared to go up a few flights of stairs).
When: 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Fridays
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $14.94 for general admission, $28.33 to participate. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Children's Day Festival
This festival presented by Arizona Bilingual Newspaper includes free admission to Children’s Museum Tucson, live entertainment, food trucks, community resources and a vaccine clinic.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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12th Anniversary Beer Festival
Borderlands Brewing Company is hosting a festival in celebration of its 12th anniversary. The event will include a selection of beers from 10 breweries, plus food trucks, games and live music.
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 29
Where: Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $45-$55
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Tucson Astronomy Festival
It’s almost time for Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association’s annual Tucson Astronomy Festival! Head to Brandi Fenton Memorial Park in the afternoon for solar observing, followed by stargazing after dark. There will be astronomy-themed family-friendly activities and prizes!
When: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, April 29
Where: Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Tile painting in Barrio Kroeger Lane
Community organization Favor Celestial is teaming up with the UA Poetry Center to host tile painting that will become a mural in Barrio Kroeger Lane. Documents like newspaper clippings, photographs, oral history and other stories will be used as inspiration at the Ochoa House. Food will be provided!
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29
Where: Ochoa House, 935 W. Ochoa Lane
Cost: Free to attend
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Harry’s House of Styles Dance Party
Come April 29, 191 Toole will be transformed into Harry’s House. This dance party will be spinning Harry Styles and One Direction hits all night long.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29
Where: 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $16. This event is for ages 18 and up.
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Bioblitz Biodiversity Party at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
This biodiversity party will feature a sing-along and album release for a forthcoming educational kids album inspired by the Sonoran Desert. Special musical guests will include Mr. Nature!
When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road
Cost: Included with museum admission, $24.95 for Arizona residents, $19.95 for kids. Community access discounts are also available.
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Crawfish Boil
Head to FireTruck Brewing Company for crawfish from New Orleans. A ticket to the event includes a pound of crawfish, a potato, corn, Andouille sausage and Cajun dirty rice.
When: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29
Where: FireTruck Brewing Company, 4746 E. Grant Road
Cost: $19.95, tickets must be purchased in advance.
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Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!
When: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays
Where: Udall Park, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $25
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Jazz under the Stars at Tohono Chul
Visit Tohono Chul's Garden Bistro on Saturday nights through May 13 for cocktails, brews and bites, all while listening to local jazz.
When: 5-8 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
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St. Philip's Plaza Market
Visit St. Philip's Plaza to shop from local makers and enjoy live music. While you're there, grab a bite to eat at one of the plaza's several eateries.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April
Where: St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Israel at 75 Festival
Weintraub Israel Center, a partnership between Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona and the Tucson Jewish Community Center, is celebrating 75 years of Israeli statehood with a festival! The event will feature live music, food trucks, Israeli dishes made by Chef Asher Amar, drink tastings, art, lectures, games and activities like a Humans of Israel photo gallery, bounce houses, dunk tank trivia, crafts and more.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30
Where: Tucson J, 3800 E. River Road
Cost: Free to attend. Tickets for wine or whiskey tastings are $20.
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