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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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Women, Wine and Winning Wednesday
Women-owned small businesses will be at this networking event that features wine and cocktails, appetizers, giveaways and a live DJ. The event, presented by Elle Boutique, is free and open to the public.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3
Where: Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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First Thursday Dinner at Cafe a la C'Art
Dinner is at Cafe a la C'Art for only one night in August! The full lunch menu will be available, in addition to dinner and drink specials. There will be live music 6:30-8:30 p.m.
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4
Where: Cafe a la C'Art, 150 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Varies based on menu item
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First Thursday at Tucson Museum of Art
Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every first Thursday of the month for pay-what-you-wish admission. There will be art and gallery activities, live music, vegan sweets and a cash bar.
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Pay what you wish, reserve 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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KXCI’s Ninth Annual Blues Review
“The King of Bollywood Blues” Aki Kumar is coming to Tucson for our local radio station’s 9th Annual Blues Review! The concert will be hosted in the historic El Casino Ballroom, with an opening act by Heather Hardy & The Dusty City Blues Band.
When: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a performance from 7:30-11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5.
Where: El Casino Ballroom, 427 E. 26th St.
Cost: Preorder tickets; $18 for members, $20 for nonmembers; $25 at the door.
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Movies in the Park
Check out a movie in the park, thanks to Cox Communications. In addition to this Friday's showing of "Sing 2," enjoy performances, games, prizes and food trucks before the movie starts.
When: 6 p.m. for activities. The movie begins 7:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5.
Where: George DeMeester Performance Center at Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way
Cost: Free to attend
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Friday Night Fun at Trail Dust Town
Visit Trail Dust Town this Friday for a fundraiser for Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids. A portion of drink sales will go to the nonprofit. There will also be live music, snacks, amusement rides and stunt shows. Pinnacle Peak will be open too!
When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food, drinks and entertainment
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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
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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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Kitty Haha Comedy Night
Lady Haha will be center stage at this comedy show surrounded by the cats at El Jefe Cat Lounge. You can bring your own food and drinks!
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5
Where: El Jefe Cat Lounge, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $18. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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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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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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Monsoon Plant Sale
Pick up veggies, seeds and native plants for your monsoon garden, thanks to local nonprofit Native Seeds/SEARCH.
When: 8 a.m. to noon Friday-Saturday, Aug. 5-6
Where: Native Seeds/SEARCH Conservation Center, 3584 E. River Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for plants
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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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Pop-up Flower Bar
Patagonia Flower Farm will have a pop-up flower bar at Exo Roast Co. this weekend, where you can create your own bouquet of flowers.
When: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Exo Roast Co., 403 N. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Flowers are sold by the stem. You can bring your own vase filled with water if you'd like.
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Paint + Poses
Enjoy an afternoon of yoga and painting. Start out with yoga at Yoga Pod Tucson at 1:15 p.m., then head over to Arizona Wine Collective to paint a cactus tumbler with Tipsy Picassos at 2:30 p.m.
When: 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Yoga Pod Tucson, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $45, direct message Tipsy Picassos on Instagram or Facebook for details on how to reserve your seat.
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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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Kid's Night Out
Drop off the kids for a night at We Rock The Spectrum. There will be pizza, crafts, games and open play such as a zipline and a trampoline.
When: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: We Rock The Spectrum, 4811 E. Grant Road
Cost: $35 per child in advance. $45 the day of.
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Anime Art Exhibition Opening
The opening reception party for &gallery’s Anime Art Exhibition will feature a chibi market and a pop-up shop by Otaku Nation. The gallery lineup includes a large slate of local artists. Oh, and you can show up in cosplay.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: &gallery, 419 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, but bring money for merch, prints and chibis!
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Chez Peachy at Hotel McCoy
Chez Peachy is well-known on Instagram for their aesthetic lunchbox cakes. They’ll be popping up at Hotel McCoy, at an event themed “Little Miss Have Your Cake and a Drink Too” — a spin on the cute Little Miss memes you’re seeing everywhere. Get yourself a bento-sized “Little Miss Eats Cake For Breakfast” cake and get $1 off Hotel McCoy’s fun cocktails and other drinks!
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road
Cost: While the event is free, Chez Peachy’s standard bento cakes cost $20 — bring money for the treats, and extra for drinks!
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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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Summer Safari Nights
Enjoy the cooler nighttime temperatures at Reid Park Zoo's after-hours Summer Safari Nights. Each event will have different themed activities, including keeper chats, animal encounters and live music. These events are on Saturdays through Aug. 13.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 13
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost: $10.50 for adults, $6.50 for kids ages 2-14
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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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Casa Flamenca Tablao en Tucson
This performance will unite the music and dance elements of flamenco performance with world-renowned artists in an intimate setting. The visiting flamenco troupe is based in Albuquerque, featuring artists from the Andalusia region of Spain and Mexico.
When: 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Sea of Glass Center for the Arts, 330 E. Seventh St.
Cost: $30 plus service fees
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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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Fairy Tales Free First Saturday
Valley of the Moon is hosting a fairytale reading by a fairy! Bring your kids to enjoy the reading and frolic in the Valley of the Moon’s fairy-themed fantasy park. Admission is free, and you’ll have the opportunity to spin your own storybook tale for a likeminded audience.
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost: Free to attend
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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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'80s Dance Party at Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting an '80s-themed dance party featuring music videos from the '80s. Dress in your best '80s attire. This event is for ages 21 and up.
When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $5
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Cars and Coffee
Head to Topgolf early Saturday morning for a casual car meet. There will be free coffee and free golf for attendees 8-10 a.m.
When: 7-9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Topgolf, 4050 W. Costco Dr.
Cost: Free to attend
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Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!
When: 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6
Where: Northeast of the Udall Pool building at Udall Park, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $25
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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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Antique & Vintage Fair
Check out more than 100 vendors, drink specials and food trucks at this antique and vintage fair.
When: 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 7
Where: Medella Vina Ranch, 4450 S. Houghton Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Sitcom Sunday at Casa Video and Film Bar
Get a dose of nostalgia with Casa Video and Film Bar's Sitcom Sunday events. This week's Sitcom Sunday features "I Love Lucy." Of course, a food truck will be outside to satisfy your snacking needs.
When: 8-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7
Where: Casa Video and Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks!
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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
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