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"Lord of the Rings" Trivia
Test your knowledge in all things "Lord of the Rings" at this trivia night where you could win a gift card to Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. Teams can have as many as five people!
When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. 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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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. KXCI will be DJing!
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
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Concerts in the Courtyard
Head to Marana for this concert series. This month, enjoy music from ROH Band. There will also be live painting with artist Victor Navarro, plus food trucks onsite. Bring your own chair or blanket!
When: 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15
Where: Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Dr.
Cost: Free to attend
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Art classes with Tipsy Picassos
Paint your pet, make a candle, decorate a wine glass and more with Tipsy Picassos. Check out September events here!
When: Various dates, depending on which project you're most interested in.
Where: Various locations, plus a couple virtual options.
Cost: $25-$50
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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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Community Collaborations at Creative Kind
Community collaborations at Creative Kind include guided conversations and crafts for adults. The next topic features Tucson Creative Comadres discussing how to manifest your visions, plus a flower crown DIY! The following week, chat with the folks from Tap & Bottle about how to choose your go-to beer, and make your own drink coasters.
When: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 with Tucson Creative Comadres; 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 with Tap & Bottle.
Where: Creative Kind, 2905 E. Skyline Dr. in La Encantada
Cost: $30-$36
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Tween/Teen Movie Night
These movie nights, presented by Southern Arizona Network for Down Syndrome (SANDS), happen every third Friday of the month for teens and tweens ages 11-17 with Down syndrome. Enjoy a movie, pizza and drinks!
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16
Where: 5546 E. Fourth St.
Cost: $5
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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 most Fridays.
When: 10 p.m. Fridays in September, except Sept. 23
Where: Nightjar, 347 S. Meyer Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, happy hour specials available
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Sabino Canyon Crawler night tour
Take the shuttle through Sabino Canyon — at night! The night tours run every Saturday through October, depending on weather.
When: 7 p.m. Saturdays through October
Where: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Cost: $15 per adult, $8 per child ages 3 to 12
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Love of Literacy
Celebrate your love of reading with this Love of Literacy event at Children's Museum Tucson. You'll be able to make your own bookmarks, write poetry, create a storybook and watch performances of stories written by kids. Plus, there will be book giveaways!
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays! Learn about rain gardens and how to plant one of your own. There will also be story time and kid-friendly activities, plus you can take home a free rain garden kit.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: Watershed Management Group, 1137 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend
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The Heritage Market
After taking a break for summer, The Heritage Market at The Dunbar Pavilion is back! Support local Black-owned businesses at the market, eat good food and watch a capoeira showcase. There will also be a backpack giveaway.
When: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: The Dunbar Pavilion, 325 W. Second St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Casa Marana’s Oktoberfest
Casa Marana is kicking off the first official day of Oktoberfest with a vendor market, Haus of Brats German food truck and a stein holding contest (in addition to 30 beers on tap).
When: 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: Casa Marana, 8225 N. Courtney Page Way
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
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Poolside Lounge Parties
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, Sept. 17
Where: AC Hotel, 151 E. Broadway
Cost: $25, food and drinks also available for purchase
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Bike Event and Bike Blessing
This motorcycle event combines faith and a love of riding. This annual fundraiser for riders and their families after a motorcycle accident will feature biker games, a bike show and games for kids, along with a bike blessing.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1825 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: Free to attend
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Traditional O'odham Agriculture at Mission Garden
Attend this event to learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices. Through talks and demonstrations, learn about Native American crops like corn, beans and squash.
When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost: Free to attend with a $5 suggested donation
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Puppy yoga
Take this beginner's yoga class surrounded by puppies! Proceeds go to Pathways for Paws. Attendees should be ages 14 and up.
When: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: Barefoot Studio, 7053 N. Oracle Road
Cost: $20
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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. Kids must be potty trained and five years old or older.
When: 4-7 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 3 and Sept. 17; 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23.
Where: We Rock The Spectrum, 4811 E. Grant Road
Cost: $35 per child in advance, $45 day of
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Pop-up Flower Bar
Check out this pop-up flower bar put together by Patagonia Flower Farm, where you can create your own bouquet of flowers.
When: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept 3; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17; 2-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18.
Where: Exo Roast Co., 403 N. Sixth Ave. on Sept. 3 and Sept. 17; Meyer Avenue Cafe, 353 S. Meyer Ave. on Sept. 11; Tucson Hop Shop, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd. on Sept. 18.
Cost: Flowers are sold by the stem. You can bring your own vase filled with water if you'd like.
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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, Sept. 3 and Sept. 17
Where: Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for brews and food
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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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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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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. Sunday, Sept. 18
Where: Cartel Roasting Co., 2516 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $10
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Drag Wars
Watch as nine drag entertainers from Arizona compete for cash and prizes, similar to "RuPaul's Drag Race." This is an ongoing competition, with this first week being Destiny's Child week.
When: 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18
Where: Bumsteds, 1003 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: $12, tickets available online
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Music under the Stars
Tucson Pops Orchestra is performing a series of Music under the Stars events, this time with special guests.
When: 7 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 11-25
Where: DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place
Cost: Free to attend
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