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Women, Wine and Winning Wednesday
Women-owned small businesses will be at this networking event, presented by Elle Boutique, that features wine and cocktails, appetizers, giveaways and a DJ.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Sky Bar; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at The L Offices North.
Where: Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave.; The L Offices North, 1860 E. River Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
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
Visit the event page for more information.
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, Sept. 8-10; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Where: Gather A Vintage Market, 300 S. Park Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
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
Visit the event page for more information.
Selling your artwork: Roundtable discussion and pop-up market
If you're an artist who wants to sell your artwork but you don't know where to start, this event might be for you. Several creatives will be at The Citizen Hotel for a roundtable discussion about how to sell your artwork through wholesale, consignment, art shows and more. Following the discussion, order a glass of wine and check out a pop-up market.
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where: The Citizen Hotel, 82 S. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and wine
Visit the event page for more information.
Make & Take Pizza Garden
If you've ever wanted to plant a pizza, now's your chance! Plant your favorite pizza toppings with the help of Marana Parks & Recreation. You'll make a container garden to grow and harvest at home with choices like tomatoes, basil, peppers and pineapple.
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where: Marana Heritage River Park Farm, 12375 N. Heritage Park Dr.
Cost: $40 for Marana residents, $50 for non-residents. Register online.
Visit the event page for more information.
Family Fun Night
Tucson Parks and Recreation is hosting a free family fun night, complete with games, food and raffle prizes.
When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where: Marty Birdman Center, 2536 N. Castro Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, call 520-791-3247 to register. Spots are limited.
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Hub Sorbet and Cider Flight Night at Bawker Bawker Cider
Join Bawker Bawker Cider at this gluten-free and vegan event. The local cider house is teaming up with Hub Ice Cream Parlor to pair up ciders and sorbets.
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where: Bawker Bawker Cider House, 400 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $22.50 online, $25 at the door
Visit the event page for more information.
TKMA Blues Night Folk Festival Fundraiser
Enjoy a night of live blues music benefitting the spring Tucson Folk Festival.
When: 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where: Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile
Cost: $15 suggested donation
Visit the event page for more information.
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
Visit the event page for more information.
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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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
Visit the event page for more information.
Autumn Moon Celebration at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center
Head to the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center for an Autumn Moon celebration, complete with a concert, homemade mooncake and tea.
When: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Get your tickets by Sept. 5!
Visit the event page for more information.
Autumn Moon Celebration at Mission Garden
Mission Garden will decorate its Chinese Garden with Chinese lanterns and will have traditional mooncakes for sale at this Autumn Moon Celebration. At 10:30 a.m., you'll be able to listen to pipa music.
When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost: Free to attend with a $5 suggested donation
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Pride in Tucson Unicorn Party
Kick off pride celebrations with this unicorn party at Bumsteds. “Be the unicorn we all know that you are,” organizers say. The party celebrates Tucson’s queer history and you’ll be able to tell your own story too. There will be food and drink specials, a prize for the best unicorn outfit, and a raffle to benefit Tucson Queerstory.
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Bumsteds, 1003 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: $22
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Green Chile Fest
Celebrate green chile at this festival in Sonoita, which will feature The Meading Room's famous spicy green chile wine, plus live music and food trucks. Fresh chiles will be roasted on site, too!
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: The Meading Room, 3470 Highway 82, Sonoita
Cost: Free to attend, open to all ages
Visit the event page for more information.
Great Crush Festival
If you've ever wanted to stomp some grapes, now's your chance. The Great Crush Festival is taking place at AZ Hops and Vines in Sonoita, with grape stomping, live music, food and wine.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: AZ Hops and Vines, 3450 Highway 82, Sonoita
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
2nd Saturdays
Downtown's 2nd Saturdays are back! Check out food trucks, live music and local makers during this monthly outdoor street festival.
When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Downtown Tucson along East Congress Street
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit the event page for more information.
"Grease" Sing-Along
Belt out "Greased Lightning" at this sing-along version of "Grease" with onscreen lyrics. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for members and kids 12 and under
Visit the event page for more information.
Tucson Repair Cafe
Need something fixed? Bring it to the Tucson Repair Cafe to be fixed for free! All items are welcome.
When: 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Xerocraft Makerspace, 101 W. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend
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Analog Photography Exhibition at Decode Gallery
Analog photography, aka film photography, is the focus of this exhibition at Decode Gallery. The exhibit celebrates the “craft and tradition of film and alternative process photography.”
When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Decode Gallery, 320 S. Convent Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Art after Dark at Children's Museum Tucson
Each month, Children's Museum Tucson hosts local arts groups and offers free admission. This month's guest is Odaiko Sonora!
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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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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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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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.
Visit the event page for more information.
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
Visit the event page for more information.
9/11 Tower Challenge
The 9/11 Tower Challenge honors those who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks, in addition to first responders and military. The Twin Towers had 110 floors — each year, thousands of people across the state walk, climb and run the same amount of stairs in remembrance.
When: 8-10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: $50 for stair climbers, free for non-participants
Visit the event page for more information.
Second SundAZe at TMA
Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every second Sunday for pay-what-you-wish admission. Check out art-making activities and performances.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Pay what you wish, reserve tickets in advance.
Visit the event page for more information.
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, Sept. 11; 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30
Where: Ward 1 City Council Office, 940 W. Alameda St. on Sept. 11; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road on Sept. 30.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the Sept. 11 event page or the Sept. 30 event page for more information.
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
Visit the event page for more information.
