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Giving Community with Arizona Bilingual Community
Arizona Bilingual Newspaper will be giving away up to 300 gift cards at this event, so community members will be able to purchase a turkey for Thanksgiving. There will also be music, entertainment, raffles and a vaccine clinic.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21
Where: El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Imagine stepping into a painting by Vincent van Gogh. The colors swirl around you and the images of landscapes and self-portraits by the 19th century Post-Impressionist artist suck you into a 360-degree virtual world. That’s what you will experience at “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” in Oro Valley.
When: Thursdays-Mondays; closed Thanksgiving
Where: Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road
Cost: $25-$35
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Rappel to Propel Girl Scouts in our Community!
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona challenges you to go beyond your limits and go Over the Edge to support girls in our community. Join the Girl Scouts on Nov. 11 for this fundraising event!
LightsUp! A Festival of Illumination
Kick off the holiday season with a stroll through the Tucson Botanical Gardens. There will be luminaria displays, 1 million twinkling lights and dancing sculptures among the gardens' six themed light areas.
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Nov. 24 through Jan. 7
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: $20-$50 for adults and $18-$45 for kids, depending on the day.
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Next Stage Theatre Southwest presents Reasons to be Pretty
This triple-Tony-nominated Broadway smash, with an ensemble of Tucson's top talent, is a highly charged and devastatingly funny play centered on our obsession with female beauty and its costs to both women and men. The play runs Nov. 3-19. Get tickets here!
Shrek Rave
You might have seen this viral rave on TikTok — the Shrek-themed rave has now made its second trek to Tucson.
When: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24
Where: The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.
Cost: $22-$42. This event is for ages 18 and up.
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Fire Show at Sky Bar
The Cirque Roots Fire Troupe puts on a 20-minute fire show every fourth Friday, right outside of Sky Bar.
When: 9:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24
Where: Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Brewin at the Chul
Tohono Chul is hosting its second-ever fall series at its Garden Bistro! There will be music, spirits, brews and bites.
When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 10-25
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 Paseo del Norte
Cost: Pricing varies based on menu items ordered. The gardens will be closed during these events.
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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: 8-10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12; 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24
Where: Ward 1, 940 W. Alameda St., on Nov. 12; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road, on Nov. 24
Cost: Free to attend
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Black Owned Business Festival
Blax Friday, a local organization with a directory of Black-owned businesses throughout Arizona, is hosting its second Black Owned Business (BOB) Festival this month. Last year, the festival featured 60 vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25
Where: MLK Lot, 55 N. Fifth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Arts & Crafts Fair in Reid Park
This Arts & Crafts Fair held by Tucson Parks and Recreation boasts more than 140 vendors from the Southwest typically including painters, jewelers, photographers and more.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 25-26
Where: Reid Park, 920 S. Concert Place
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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The Emo Night Tour
This emo dance party features the sounds of Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25
Where: The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave.
Cost: $12 in advance, $21 day of. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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St. Philip's Plaza Market
Visit St. Philip's Plaza to shop from local makers from silversmiths to candle makers. 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
Where: St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Made in Tucson Market
The Made in Tucson Market featured around 300 makers at its last market in March. Although the vendor list is TBA, the market supports local artists and in the past has featured items like paper goods, clothing, jewelry, home decor and photography.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26
Where: Seventh Street west of Fourth Avenue
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Night at the Museum: Minis & Sip
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is pairing miniatures with wine! Alongside wine and small snacks, create your own miniature world through a tunnel book.
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Cost: $40. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Cat events at El Jefe Cat Cafe
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Cafe! November events include bingo, sound bath meditation and yoga.
When: Various dates in November.
Where: El Jefe Cat Cafe, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Prices vary based on event.
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Trivia at Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
Test your knowledge in all things "Spongebob," "The Big Lewbowski" and "Star Wars" at these trivia nights. Teams can have as many as five people!
When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Nov. 7 for "Spongebob"; Nov. 14 for "The Big Lewbowski"; Nov. 28 for "Star Wars." 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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