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Desert Survivors Plant Sale
During Desert Survivors' three plant sales throughout the year, all of their inventory is discounted. Members get 20% off, while the general public gets 10% off.
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, March 7-11. Members can shop early on Saturday, March 4.
Where: Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery, 1020 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for plants
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Purim Under the Sea
You can celebrate Jewish holiday Purim at this sea-themed event that features Megillah reading, a bubble bash party and kosher seafood.
When: 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 7
Where: Chabad Lubeavitch of Tucson, 2443 E. Fourth St.
Cost: $20 for kids, $35 for adults
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Donβt miss the 2023 Tucson Festival of Books!
Head to the Tucson Festival of Books on the University of Arizona Campus on March 4-5, 2023. Meet best-selling authors like Temple Grandin, Robert Crais and Lois Lowry. Explore interactive fun in Science City, stroll the midway packed with booksellers and local food vendors. Admission is FREE! Youβll find it all at the Tucson Festival of Books. Where words and imagination come to life!
International Women's Day Rally
The Tucson Afghan and Iranian communities are hosting a rally for International Women's Day, featuring speakers who will talk about their own experiences. "We welcome everyone who cares about human rights, justice, right to education, and bodily autonomy to attend," the group says.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8
Where: 401 W. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend
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Queer Speed Dating
Find your next date or make a new friend at this queer speed dating event!
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9
Where: Bawker Bawker Cider House, 400 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to participate with the purchase of one drink. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Gather A Vintage Market
Find all kinds of vintage and antique home and garden items at this four-day market.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 9-11; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12
Where: Gather A Vintage Market, 300 S. Park Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Girl Scout Cookie proceeds stay local!
Did you know that when you buy Girl Scout Cookies, you are directly supporting Girl Scout entrepreneurs and funding their future adventures, such as lifetime memories at summer camp? Every purchase you make guarantees that Girl Scouts capture the experience of life and leadership β itβs a win-win for everyone!
Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention
Put on your best Western-style steampunk garb and head over to the Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention, which has taken place since 2011. You'll find entertainment, panels, workshops, games and more.
When: Thursday-Sunday, March 9-12
Where: Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road
Cost: $43 and up for convention passes for adults
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Old Tucson returns
Old Tucson hosted two attractions last year, Nightfall for Halloween and Yuletide over the holidays. But now, Old Tucson is returning to its roots, officially debuting "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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Map out everything you donβt want to miss in Southern Arizona!
Planning the perfect day or weekend in Southern Arizona just got easier! Map out everything you donβt want to miss in Southern Arizona, including hotels, popular restaurants, activities, shopping, and of course, our world-class attractions. Please visit tucsonattractions.com to download a free trip app or to purchase the Tucson Attractions Passport for savings!
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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Bad Bunny Birthday Bash
Celebrate Bad Bunny's birthday with a dance party at The Rialto! While Bad Bunny won't actually be there, his songs will be playing all night long.
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, March 10
Where: The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.
Cost: $18 in advance, $25 at the door. This event is for ages 18 and up.
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Tucson Swing Festival
Join the Arizona Swing Cats for their second annual Tucson Swing Festival! There will be three nights of live music, lessons, competition prizes, panels and more.
When: Friday-Sunday, March 10-12
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.; and Armory Park, 220 S. Fifth Ave.
Cost: $110 for a full pass, $60 for a party pass
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Alma Verde Mercado
Local artist The Serene Essentials is hosting an all-vegan market at Del Cielo Tamal, featuring local vendors, vegan snacks, live music and flash tattoos. The event will also celebrate the grand opening of Del Cielo's new in-house market that will offer grab-and-go items like salsas and tortillas.
When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: Del Cielo Tamal, 3073 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Parents' Night Out
Drop off the kiddos at My Gym, where they'll be able to enjoy pizza, games, rides and other activities.
When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: My Gym, 7942 N. Oracle Road
Cost: $50. Kids should be between ages 3 and 12.
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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. Friday-Saturday, March 10-11
Where: Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted
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Stargazing at The Tuxon
Head to The Tuxon for an evening of stargazing with Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. There will be complimentary wine and s'mores kits!
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 25
Where: The Tuxon, 960 S. Freeway
Cost: Free to attend
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Cat events at El Jefe Cat Lounge
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Lounge at these weekend events, including cat yoga, cat bingo and cat trivia.
When: Several days in March
Where: El Jefe Cat Lounge, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $15 for trivia, adults only; $14 for bingo, reservations required; $18 for yoga.
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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 SΓ©ance Experience
The Hotel Congress SΓ©ance Experience is a live recreation of a Victorian Era-theatrical sΓ©ance "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: 7:45 p.m. Fridays in March
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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Westward Look Concert Series
Get a dose of jazz, rock and more at the Lookout Tucson at Westward Look Concert Series, in partnership with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance.
When: 6-8 p.m. various days in February
Where: Westward Look, 245 E. Ina Road
Cost: Free admission, tables are available on a first come, first served basis
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Spring Fair with Tucson Organic Gardeners
Shop plants and gardening supplies at this spring plant fair with Tucson Organic Gardeners, where you can also get advice from plant experts about gardening in Tucson. You'll find plants and seeds, compost, fertilizers and more.
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: 3809 E. Second St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Water Is Life Southwest Music + Resistance Festival
Dubbed "Honor the Earth: Water Is Life Southwest Music + Resistance Festival," this event is a celebration of Indigenous art, music, culture and resistance. You'll find performances, food vendors, environmental organizations and artists.
When: 1-10 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: $30
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Tucson Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras may be over, but the third annual Tucson Mardi Gras event is happening this month with a parade, Louisiana-style cuisine, live music and a "Bourbon Street Balcony Experience." Organizers decided to hold the festival in March, instead of February, to ensure better weather.
When: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, geared more toward the 18-and-up crowd; noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12 is more family-friendly.
Where: The Slaughterhouse, 1102 W. Grant Road
Cost: Free to attend. Upgraded tickets available.
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SARSEF Community STEM Expo
Enjoy a whole afternoon of STEM activities with local nonprofit SARSEF. The expo will feature hands-on science, the chance to chat with professional scientists and engineers, a scavenger hunt, live entertainment and an innovators hall where you can see student projects from the 2023 science fair. Food trucks will be onsite!
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Spring Community Day: Celebrate Youth Artists
The University of Arizona Museum of Art is hosting a spring community day that celebrates local youth artists. You'll find a high school artists exhibition, a food truck, live music curated by Groundworks and a paint workshop.
When: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: University of Arizona Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road
Cost: Free to attend, reserve your spot in advance if you want to participate in the paint workshop.
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2023 March Hoppiness
It's beer fest time. Button Brew House is hosting March Hoppiness with more than a dozen local breweries and distilleries. There will also be live music and food truck Haus of Brats.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin
Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door, includes a March Hoppiness glass and six 9-ounce beer/cider pours, 4-ounce wine pours and/or 1.5-ounce spirit pours. Additional pours are $5 each.
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Broadway Rave
It's almost time for a Broadway dance party, playing all your favorite show tunes and musical theater hits. Dress as your favorite Broadway star!
When: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.
Cost: $20. This event is for ages 18 and up.
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Art After Dark at Children's Museum Tucson
Each month, Children's Museum Tucson hosts Art After Dark with local arts groups and free admission!
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Tucson Repair Cafe
Need something fixed? Bring it to the Tucson Repair Cafe to be fixed for free! All items are welcome.
When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: Xerocraft Makerspace, 101 W. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend
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An Archaeological View of Human History at Tucson's Birthplace
Two lectures later this month will allow you to dig into Mission Garden's history. Archaeologists Homer Thiel and Allen Denoyer will discuss the history of the area where Mission Garden sits, which is often dubbed Tucson's birthplace, and how we learn about the past.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost: Free to attend with a suggested donation at the gate
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Second Saturday at Steam Pump Ranch
Steam Pump Ranch is hosting an event with handcrafted products, tours from the Oro Valley Historical Society, gardening and archaeological demonstrations, live music, a farmers market and crafts for kids.
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Sunset Supper at Tucson Village Farm
Enjoy a farm-to-table four-course dinner at Tucson Village Farm, prepared by Chef Bruce Yim and teens with 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors. Proceeds will support youth programming.
When: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Where: Tucson Village Farm, 2201 E. Roger Road
Cost: $50
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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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Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!
When: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, March 4 and March 11
Where: Udall Park, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $25
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Arizona Renaissance Festival
Go back in time at the Renaissance Festival with an arts and crafts fair, jousting tournaments, entertainment, food and more.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through April 2
Where: 12601 E. US Highway 60, Gold Canyon, about 90 minutes north of downtown Tucson
Cost: General admission is $21 for kids, $33 for adults
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Magic & Mystery Dinner Theater
At this event, you'll get to enjoy dinner from Dante's Fire, all while watching a magical theatrical performance.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturdays in March
Where: Dante's Fire, 2526 E. Grant Road
Cost: $49 without dinner, $79 with dinner
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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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Tucson Portrait Story LIVE Festival
Taste, watch, listen and learn at the Tucson Portrait Story LIVE Festival. The fest is described as an immersive art experience in partnership with local artist Lauri Kaye, the Tucson Jewish Community Center and Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance. Kaye's "Tucson Portrait Stories" is a series of 60 mixed media stories. The portraits come to life at the festival β for example, Chef Maria Mazon will have chips and salsa at her portrait, or you can listen to a guitar concert at Gabriel Ayala's.
When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 12
Where: Tucson JCC, 3800 E. River Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Second SundAZe at TMA
Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every second Sunday for pay-what-you-wish admission. Check out art-making activities, performances, story time and family yoga.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 12
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Pay what you wish, reserve tickets in advance
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Mercado Flea
Check out more than 45 vendors selling antique and vintage items at the Mercado Flea.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month through May
Where: Mercado District, 100 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Fruit Cocktail Lounge
Head downtown for an LGBTQ+ cocktail party and social at The Century Room at Hotel Congress! Enjoy cocktails, small plates and entertainment.
When: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, March 12
Where: The Century Room, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $6. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson Puppet Show
Yume is hosting a puppet show, staged by The Red Herring Puppets, for Japanese fairytale "Little One-Inch."
When: 11 a.m. to noon and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12
Where: Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: $25 for adults, $15 for kids. Advance purchase is required.
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Southern Arizona Cat Rescue Kitten Shower
Head over to Dillinger Brewing Company where there will be a kitten shower in support of Southern Arizona Cat Rescue. Play some games, win some prizes, cuddle a kitten, have a beer and bring donation items for the rescue!
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12
Where: Dillinger Brewing Company, 402 E. Ninth St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring donations + bring money for drinks
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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: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, March 12; 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 31
Where: Ward 1, 940 W Alameda St., on March 12; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road, on March 31
Cost: Free to attend
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Larrea Market at Rozet Nursery
Head to Rozet Nursery every second and fourth Sunday of the month for a market featuring local vendors, music, classes and tarot readings.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, March 12 and March 26
Where: Rozet Nursery, 7707 E. 22nd St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and drinks
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