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Water Wednesdays
Every Wednesday this summer, Children's Museum Tucson will be hosting a different water activity, from water balloons to squirty toys, in their courtyard.
When: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays in June
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Included in admission, which is $11.
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Free First Thursday
Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every first Thursday of the month for free admission. There will be tarot card readings, a DJ, meditation and a cash bar.
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 2
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, reserve tickets in advance
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The Fox Welcomes Amos Lee Back to The Fox Stage!
One of the shining stars of modern folk, Lee creates the rare kind of music that’s emotionally raw yet touched with a certain magical quality — with performances that flow from introspective to explosive! A venue with incredible acoustics, Lee's warm, commanding voice and soul-baring lyrics — there isn’t a better choice than Amos Lee at The Fox this Saturday!
Live music at Westward Look
Enjoy evenings of live music through this concert series with Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. This month, check out Gabriel Ayala Trio, Joe Bourne Duo, Connie Brannock and Paul Green Trio.
When: 6-8 p.m. for all four concerts; Thursday, June 2; Friday, June 3; Friday, June 17; Friday, June 24
Where: Westward Look, 245 E. Ina Road
Cost: $10 cover per table, reservations are recommended
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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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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 in June
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost: Free to attend. (Correction: The cost we noted here upon initially publishing this list on June 1 was not correct. We updated the listing on June 2. This event is free to attend.)
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Events with El Jefe Cat Lounge
Enjoy a number of events at El Jefe Cat Lounge during June, including a comedy show, yoga, bingo and trivia.
When: Various dates
Where: El Jefe Cat Lounge, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Various prices
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Mead & Music
1912 Brewing Co. is hosting a free mead tasting in partnership with Arizona's Superstition Meadery. Plus, enjoy live music from Flatlander Jim.
When: Friday, June 3. Tasting is 5-7 p.m. Live music is 7-9 p.m.
Where: 1912 Brewing Co., 2045 N. Forbes Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend
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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 every Friday. June's schedule includes "Kung Fu Hustle," "To Have and Have Not" and "L.A. Story."
When: 10 p.m. Fridays, no movie June 24
Where: Nightjar, 347 S. Meyer Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, $8 for Modelo and popcorn special. Correction: This listing was updated to clarify that a Modelo and popcorn special is $8.
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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. 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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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!
When: Saturdays in June, times vary.
Where: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost: $9 for adults, $7 for kids
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Summer Plant Swap
Buy, sell and trade plants and plant accessories at this community event and charity raffle.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: Journey Agility, 4809 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money to shop
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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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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 most Saturdays through Aug. 13.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 4, June 11, June 25
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost: $10.50 for adults, $6.50 for kids ages 2-14
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Night Hike for National Trails Day
Join Oro Valley Parks and Recreation for a night hike along Canyon Loop Trail in celebration of National Trails Day. There will also be live music before the hike begins. Attendees must register in advance.
When: 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Music starts at 6 p.m.
Where: Catalina State Park at the parking lot at the end of the road, 11570 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Park entry fees may apply, attendees must register in advance. Flashlights and water are required.
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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: 8-10 a.m. Saturday, June 4 for Mainly Murals; 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11 for Turquoise Trail; 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, June 18 for Barrio Viejo; 8-10 a.m. Saturday, June 25 for Public Art and Murals; 8-10 a.m. Sunday, June 26 for Mansions of Main Avenue.
Where: Cafe a la C'Art, 150 N. Main Ave. for Mansions of Main Avenue; El Tiradito Wishing Shrine, 418 S. Main Ave. for Barrio Viejo; Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196. N Court Ave. for the rest of the tours.
Cost: $25 for nonmembers, $20 for members
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Glitter Ball
Glitter Ball, a prom-like event for LGBTQ+ people and their close allies ages 15-20 years old, is back! There will also be a "Be-YOU-tiful" pre-event for attendees to get ready before making their way to the venue. Glitter Ball is hosted by Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation.
When: 8-11:59 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave.
Cost: Free to attend. Register in advance as space is limited
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Canstruction Tucson: Build for Hunger
For two weeks, Park Place Mall will be home to an art exhibit featuring "cansculptures" built with canned foods by four teams of local architects, designers, builders, contractors and engineers. You can pay $1 to vote for your favorite piece, with proceeds benefitting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Build day is June 4, "decanstruction" day is June 18.
When: June 4-17
Where: Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend, $1 to vote
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Blax Friday Fundraiser Mixer
Blax Friday, a directory of Black-owned businesses in Arizona, is hosting a fundraiser at The Citizen Hotel. There will be music and mingling, dancing and a raffle. Plus, Cookin Wit Cort will be there with chicken wings, macaroni and cheese, and banana pudding for purchase!
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: The Citizen Hotel, 82 S. Stone Ave.
Cost: $20 and up, this is an RSVP-only event
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Africa in the Americas Garden Inauguration
Mission Garden is celebrating the inauguration of its Africa in the Americas Garden. At this event, you can see the garden and its crops, hear from staff about why the garden is important, watch a performance from Barbea Williams Performing Company and, later in the morning, taste some dishes.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost: Free to attend, $5 donation suggested
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Meet Me Downtown 5K Night Run/Walk
This charity run/walk raises money for several organizations. In addition to the run, there will be music, food trucks, a beer garden, activities for kids and an after party at Hotel Congress. Plus, free admission to Children's Museum Tucson for runners!
When: 5-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: $40
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Pride Exhibition at Crooked Tooth
Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. is hosting an art exhibition with local artists Trevor Mock, of Sonoran Witch Boy, and Sophie McTear. The brewery will also be pouring rainbow glitter beer flights and releasing a new prickly pear sour.
When: The exhibit opening is 6-11 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: Crooked Tooth Brewing Co., 228 E. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks
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Guided look at the night sky
For two nights in June, 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. Saturdays, June 4-11
Where: Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted
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2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament
It's all in the title. It's a cornhole tournament hosted at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park. Teams will be broken into two divisions: under 13, and adult. Proceeds will go toward supporting a local fast pitch softball team's summer travel.
When: Saturday, June 4. Youth teams toss at 4 p.m. Adults play at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road
Cost: $20 per youth team; $40 per adult team
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Wine and Cupcakes
Take a road trip to AZ Hops and Vines in Sonoita for a cupcake and wine pairing. There will be six cupcakes from Pin Up Pastries paired with six wines from the Southern Arizona winery, plus you'll get a souvenir glass. Food will also be available for purchase and there will be live music from 2-5 p.m.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: AZ Hops and Vines, 3450 Highway 82, Sonoita
Cost: $25
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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, June 4 and June 18
Where: Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for brews and food
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Music in the Park with Arizona Symphonic Winds
Tucson Parks and Recreation is hosting the Arizona Symphonic Winds for a "Music in the Park" event this Saturday at Udall Park. The best seats are available before 6:30 p.m., so plan accordingly. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket!
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Live music at the lake
Visit Sahuarita Lake Park for an evening of live music from Vinyl Tap. Remember to bring your own chairs and blankets!
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4
Where: Sahuarita Lake Park, 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita
Cost: Free to attend
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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, June 4
Where: Topgolf, 4050 W. Costco Dr.
Cost: Free to attend
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Tucson Games and Gadgets Board Game Meetup
Meet locals and make new friends while playing some of your favorite board games. You can bring your own or choose one from Tucson Games and Gadgets' 1,000+ game library.
When: 1-4:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Tucson Games and Gadgets at Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road #253
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks at the Short Rest Tavern
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Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with these classes at Udall Park!
When: 8-9 a.m. Saturdays, June 4, June 18, June 25
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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Fruit Cocktail Lounge
Head downtown for an LGBTQ+ cocktail party and social at The Century Room at Hotel Congress! Enjoy cocktails, small plates and live entertainment.
When: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 5
Where: The Century Room, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free if you RSVP online; $5 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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AZ Indoor Artisan Market
On the first Sunday of every month, this new artisan market will feature handmade creations for all ages. Vendors will be selling crystals, toys, knits and gifts like jewelry.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 5
Where: Sparks Project Collective Events Center, 4349 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Nature at Night: June shows
Twice a month, Miss Nature hosts a drag show at Bumsteds with several performers. No two shows are the same! These are all-ages events.
When: 5 p.m. Sundays, June 5 and June 19
Where: Bumsteds, 1003 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: $12, tickets available online
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Tucson Pops: Music Under the Stars
Tucson Pops Orchestra is celebrating music with this series of free "music under the stars" concerts at Reid Park's DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center.
When: 7 p.m. Sundays, June 5-12
Where: DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place
Cost: Free to attend
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