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Water Wednesdays
Every Wednesday in August, Children's Museum Tucson will be hosting water activities, from water balloons to squirty toys, in their courtyard.
When: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays in August
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Included in admission, which is $11.
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Flash in the Past Tiki Bash
Vintage shop Flash in the Past is throwing a Tiki Bash at Kon Tiki. Celebrate the iconic lounge in 1960s style with exclusive cocktails, menu items and vintage vendors. Retro tropical attire is encouraged.
When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18
Where: Kon Tiki, 4625 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
Creative Conversations with Creative Kind
Join these community collaborations at Creative Kind for guided conversations and crafts for adults. Upcoming topics include guided goal setting with Carly Croman, zodiac series with The Ninth House, and Tucson landmarks with Fifty-Two New Project.
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 for goal setting. 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 for zodiac series. 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 for Tucson landmarks.
Where: Creative Kind, 2905 E. Skyline Dr. in La Encantada
Cost: $25-$30
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Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
Third Thursday at Tucson’s Museum of Contemporary Art is a party. The art museum is open late with free admission — and free beer from Barrio Brewing Co. Star Dog Hot Dogs will be catering. KXCI will be DJing! Join the party.
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
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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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Spaghetti Club
For this summer only, a pop-up nightclub is taking over the MSA Annex. Find vinyl DJ sets, cocktails and the energy of a disco living room through August. The music includes throwbacks, often ranging from the '60s to the '80s.
When: 9 p.m. to midnight Thursday-Saturday through the end of August
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
Chillin at the Chul
Every Friday and Saturday night through Sept. 3, you can visit Tohono Chul for its first-ever summer series with music, spirits and bites. On Saturday nights, Tohono Chul has partnered with Children's Museum Oro Valley to provide family-friendly nature play!
When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 3
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost: Free to attend
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Movies with Nightjar
Head to Nightjar, the sister bar of The Coronet and Meyer Avenue Cafe, for drinks, late-night bites and a movie — ones that "couldn’t either get on or stay on the public’s radar" — on the patio on Fridays.
When: 10 p.m. Fridays
Where: Nightjar, 347 S. Meyer Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, happy hour specials available
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Sunset Saturdays
Explore the Tucson Botanical Gardens after hours and enjoy live music, food and cocktails.
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Saturdays in August
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: $15
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Celebrate All Things S-cuk sọn/Tucson
Held on the day that Tucson was founded 247 years ago, this celebration includes mariachi and folklórico, Waila music, a Chinese lion dance and yo-yo presentation, plus more activities for the family.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Summer Nite Beer Fest
Borderlands Brewing Company is hosting a beer festival featuring brews from over 10 local breweries. A general ticket entitles you to 20 three-ounce beer pours and access to their lineup of food trucks. If you get the VIP ticket, you can get 5 more pours and a free Sonoran hot dog. Designated driver tickets are available at the gate at a steep discount.
When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Where: Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $45 for general admission, $55 for VIP tickets, $10 for designated drivers
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Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays! Learn about composting and enjoy story time.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Where: Watershed Management Group, 1137 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend
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Cafecito and Chill
Tucson Creative Comadres, a local Latina networking group hoping to diversify Tucson's creative and entrepreneurial scene, is hosting a meet-up where community members can network, receive feedback and ask questions.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Where: Cartel Roasting Co., 210 E. Broadway
Cost: $10
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Chicano Comedy Show
This monthly show features Chicano comedians from Arizona including Humberto Roman, Cari Medina, Steena Salido, Edgar Garcia, Hector Garcia and Ernesto Ortiz.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Where: The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.
Cost: $10
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Poolside Lounge Parties
This summer, head to the rooftop pool at AC Hotel for burgers, ice cream and drinks. This event is for ages 21 and up.
When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Where: AC Hotel, 151 E. Broadway
Cost: $25, food and drinks also available for purchase
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Guadalajara's Grill 20th Anniversary
The three Guadalajara's Grill locations will be hosting festivals in celebration of the restaurant's 20th birthday. There will be live music, jumping castles, giveaways and local vendors.
When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Arizona Pavilions location. 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Broadway location. 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Kolb location.
Where: Guadalajara's Grill locations, 5955 Arizona Pavilions Dr.; 4901 E. Broadway; 750 N. Kolb Road.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
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Laser "Stranger Things"
Calling all "Stranger Things" fans! Head to Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium for a "Stranger Things"-themed laser music show, with songs and lights to bring you back to the TV show. Get your tickets online, these shows often sell out!
When: 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 6-20
Where: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost: $9 for adults, $7 for kids
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Green Chile Roast at Apple Annie’s
Pick your own green chiles at Apple Annie’s farm! You can take home 50-pound burlap sacks, which can be roasted for free on-site, or quart-sized containers full of the chiles. The farm will also offer free samples of their mild, medium and hot peppers. Their Orchard Grill will be serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the weekends. (You can top your burger with your very own roasted green chiles!)
When: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 13-14 and Aug. 20-21
Where: Apple Annie’s, 6405 W. Williams Road in Willcox
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for produce
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Guided look at the night sky
Volunteer astronomers at Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium will guide guests through points in the night sky with a 16-inch telescope at the observatory.
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 13-20. Dates are subject to change due to staffing and weather.
Where: Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted
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Cool Summer Nights
Every Saturday through Aug. 27, you can enjoy the sights of the Desert Museum at night — in cooler temperatures! Bring a flashlight to walk around and possibly spot a nocturnal animal, touch a stingray and check out themed activities.
When: Open until 9 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 27
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road
Cost: $24.95 for adults, $13.95 for kids ages 3-12
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Walking tours with the Presidio Museum
Explore Tucson's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. Upcoming tours include the Mainly Murals tour; the Turquoise Trail tour, where you'll see historic buildings and learn a slice of Tucson history; the Barrio Viejo tour; the Public Art and Murals tour; and the Mansions of Main Avenue tour.
When: Various dates, check out the calendar here.
Where: Locations vary based on tour.
Cost: $25 for nonmembers, $20 for members. Pre-registration may be required.
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Beer + Bikes
This bike ride goes along The Loop to 1912 Brewing Co. for a beer or two, followed by a bike ride back to Button Brew House for food truck bites.
When: 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 6 and Aug. 20
Where: Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for brews and food
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Virtual nature lectures
Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation is hosting a number of virtual lectures, teaching community members topics ranging from bats, wrens and reptiles of the Sonoran Desert.
When: Varies based on lecture, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 9
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free to attend
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St. Philip's Plaza Market
Check out this market filled with local artists and makers featuring jewelry, pottery, soap, yard art, plants and more. Plus, enjoy live music!
When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays
Where: St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Nature at Night drag show
Miss Nature frequently hosts drag shows at Bumsteds with several performers. No two shows are the same! This is an all-ages event.
When: 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21
Where: Bumsteds, 1003 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: $12, tickets available online
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Flow Onda Flo Open Circus Jam
Tucson Circus Arts is collaborating with Flam Chen to host a circus jam and global music dance party. BYO toys and props to play around, share skills and learn from circus performers. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
When: 8-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend with a $10 suggested donation
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Summer Tasting Series
This Summer Tasting Series, presented by the Agave Heritage Festival at The Century Room, features Mezcal Sundays and Wine Thursdays every other Sunday and Thursday through Aug. 25. These events are for ages 21 and up.
When: 7 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 for Mezcal Sundays. 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 for Wine Thursdays.
Where: The Century Room, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $30-$40
Visit the event page for more information.
