One of the most exciting events this fall won't be found on a Tucson stage.

But "Stages of Imagination: The Iconic Broadway Designs of David Korins" will take us back to the time we spent at Centennial Hall on the University of Arizona campus.

That's where we saw a couple of the set designs featured in the exhibit taking over a big chunk of Tucson's Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures Sept. 20 through next May.

Korins created the exhibit specifically for the Tucson museum to showcase stage designs from the initial concept and process of the designs to how they looked in the performances.Β 

We've seen Korins' work in action when Broadway In Tucson brought us "Hamilton" in 2021 and "Dear Evan Hansen" in 2023. And we'll see it again in December whenΒ "Beetlejuice the Musical" comes for a six-day run.Β 

It's one of a number of exciting visual arts exhibits populating our museums and galleries.

There's also a number of concerts and plays heading our way as the days get shorter and (fingers crossed) cooler. Keep in mind schedules can change so check with the venue or presenter before heading out.Β 

Pop, rock

  • Indigo Girls, Sept. 20, Fox Tucson Theatre
  • Laura Jean Band with Riso, Sept. 20, Hotel Congress Plaza
  • Strawberry Girls, Sept. 20, Club Congress
  • Get the Led Out, Led Zeppelin tribute band, Sept. 21, RialtoΒ Theatre
  • Bob Log III, Sept. 21, 191 Toole
  • Carlos Arzate & the Ghost Notes, Sept. 21, R Bar at the Rialto
  • Ana Popovic, Sept. 21, Congress Plaza
  • Marika Hackman, Sept. 21, Club Congress
  • King Buzzo and Trevor Dunn, Sept. 25, 191 Toole
  • Journey USA Journey tribute band, Sept. 26, Fox Tucson
  • "Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert," Sept. 27, Rialto
  • Miss Olivia & The Interlopers, Sept. 27, R Bar
  • Sepultura "Celebrating Life Through Death Tour 2024," Sept. 28, Rialto
  • Xiu Xiu, Sept. 28, 191 Toole
  • Valley Fever, Sept. 28, R Bar at Rialto
  • Experience HendrixΒ β€” Jimi Hendrix tribute show, Sept. 29, Fox Tucson
  • "Set it Off: The Deathless Tour Part 2" with From Ashes to New, New Years Day, and If Not For Me, Oct. 2, Rialto
  • Kim GordonΒ β€” The Collective, Oct. 3, RialtoΒ 
  • Taylor Acorn, Oct. 3, 191 Toole
  • The Emo Night Tour, Oct. 3,Β The Rock
  • Three Dog Night, Oct. 4, Fox Tucson
  • Candy, Oct. 4, Club Congress
  • Local Love local band showcase, Oct. 4 and 11, 191 Toole
  • Bit Brigade performs "Super Mario World," Oct. 5, Club Congress

Godsmack brings its "Best of Times World Tour" to the AVA at Casino del Sol on Oct. 5, with Flat Black.

ZZ Top is making a stop in Tucson on Oct. 25.

Hip-hop, R&B, electronica

Fox Tucson Theatre is giving us an early holiday gift, R&B great Gladys Knight in concert on Dec. 4.Β 

Country, folk

Country singer Gary Allen will perform the Tucson Rodeo Parade concert at the AVA at Casino del Sol on Nov. 8.

Contemporary Christian

Jazz, blues, reggae

CatchΒ Alejandro Brittes in Tubac or in Tucson next month.

The Luis MuΓ±oz Quartet featuring Lois Mahalia will play two shows at Hotel Congress's Century Room in late October.Β 

Latin, world

Alejandro FernaΓ±dez plays the AVA at Casino del Sol on Sept. 19.

David Farias and Tropa F are part of the Tejano Conjunto Shootout at the AVA at Casino del Sol on Sept. 28.

  • Tejano Conjunto Shootout featuring David Farias, Jaime Deanda, Krazy Pimpz and Sunny Sauceda, Sept. 28, AVA at Casino del Sol
  • Cumbia to the Polls with Native Creed, Oct. 4, Congress Plaza
  • Ivan Cornejo "Mirada Tour," Oct. 6, Tucson Arena
  • Azul Azul & Ruta Verbena, Oct. 6, Congress Plaza
  • Jesus β€œAguaje” Ramos and his Buena Vista Orchestra, Oct. 6, Fox Tucson

The seminal youth mariachi group Los Changuitos Feos celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

Tucson's Arizona Balalaika Orchestra performs Nov. 24 at the JCC.

  • Arizona Balalaika Orchestra fall concert, Nov. 24, Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road; azbalalaika.org
  • Yuridia "Sin Llorar U.S. Tour 2024," Nov. 24, Tucson Arena
  • Los Huracanes del Norte "Todo Contigo Tour 2024," Nov. 27, Rialto
  • Julian Torres, Dec. 7, Rialto
  • Mariachi Sol De Mexico de JosΓ© Hernandez, Dec. 13, Fox Tucson
  • The Irish Tenors "A Family Christmas," Dec. 18, Rialto

Comedy, spoken word

Standup comedian Joel McHale is coming to Desert Diamond Casino Oct. 18.

Classical and choral music

Arizona Early Music

The group hosts world-renowned ensembles that focus on medieval, renaissance and baroque music. Concerts are held at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. azearlymusic.org, 520-314-1874

Arizona Early Music is bringing the Les Voix Humaines duo to the stage on Oct. 27.

  • Les Voix Humaines duo "The Virtuoso Viol," Oct. 27, St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church
  • Les Talens Lyriques, "The Sound of Music In Versailles," Nov. 17, Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

For more than 75 years, Arizona Friends of Chamber Music has hosted chamber concerts from renowned and little-known musicians, as well as putting on its annual Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival. Concerts are held at Leo Rich Theater; arizonachambermusic.org, 520-577-3769

  • Accordionist Hanzhi Wang, Oct. 13
  • Modigliani Quartet, Oct. 23
  • Bennewitz Quartet with pianist Arsentiy Kharitonov, Nov. 20
  • TakΓ‘cs Quartet with pianist Jeremy Denk, Dec. 4

Arizona Repertory Singers

The Arizona Repertory Singers choir has been part of Tucson's classical music scene more than 40 years.

The choir has been part of Tucson's classical music scene for more than 40 years; arsingers.org

  • Holiday concert, Dec. 7-8, Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Road; Dec. 15, St. Mark Catholic Church, 2727 W. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley

Arizona Symphonic Winds

The community ensemble under the direction of LΓ‘szlΓ³ Veres performs free β€œMusic in the Park” concerts at Udall Park’s LΓ‘szlΓ³ Veres Amphitheater. Admission is free. facebook.com/ArizonaSymphonicWinds

  • "Stars of the Winds," featuring trumpeters Kenny Saufley and JacobΒ  Culver, Sept. 21
  • Evening with Elena Galbraith, Sept. 28
  • Tucson Pops Orchestra Concertmaster Michael Fan guests, Oct. 5

Catalinas Community Chorus

The mixed-voice choir is now in its 19th season; catalinascommunitychorus.org, 520-303-6474

  • "Salute to Veterans," Nov. 10, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. First Ave., Oro Valley

Civic Orchestra of Tucson

The community ensemble under the baton of Music Director Keun Oh performs free concerts; cotmusic.org, 520-730-3371

  • "Bridging the Centuries," Oct. 19, Sahuarita District Auditorium, 3500 W. Sahuarita Road in Sahuarita; Oct. 20, Catalina Foothills High School
  • "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," Dec. 7, Green Valley West Center Auditorium, 1111 S. Green Valley Drive; Dec. 8, El Conquistador Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road;Β 

Pima Community College

Performances are at the West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. pima.edu/centerforthearts, 520-206-4500

  • Fall Showcase, Oct. 20
  • Piano Day, Nov. 23
  • Percussion Ensemble, Dec. 2
  • Jazz Ensemble, Dec. 9
  • Concert Band, Dec. 10
  • Mariachi Ensemble, Dec. 13
  • Orchestra, Dec. 14
  • Guitar Ensemble, Dec. 14
  • Chorale & College Singers, Dec. 15
  • Musical Theater Workshop, Dec. 17

Reveille Men’s Chorus

Reveille Men’s Chorus presents its annual Halloween cabaret and silent auction fundraising event, "CaBOOret."

Reveille Men’s Chorus works to promote acceptance of LGBTQI individuals through music and the talents of its members, according to its website.Β ReveilleMensChorus.org

  • "CaBOOret," Oct. 19, Dunbar Pavilion
  • "Our Favorite Things" winter musical, Dec. 14-15, Temple of Music and Arts

Southern Arizona American Guild of Organists

The organization presents organ concerts at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 3738 N. Old Sabino Canyon Road, unless noted; saago.org

  • Jeffri Sanders, Oct. 20
  • A Candlelight Concert for All Saints Day: Music of Remembrance and Hope, Nov. 1, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 200 E. University Blvd.
  • Catalina Organ Festival with Chelsea Chen, Nov. 15, Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway

Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra

The orchestra performs at SaddleBrooke’s DesertView Performing Arts Center and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. sasomusic.org, 520-308-6226

  • "America, Germany and Russia," featuring Lauren Roth, Theodore Buchholz and Fanya Lin, Oct. 12, SaddleBrooke; Oct. 13, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
  • "Italy and Germany," with guest conductor Francesco Di Mauro from Italy and violinist Janet Sung, Nov. 9, SaddleBrooke; Nov. 10, St. Andrew's

Sons of Orpheus β€” The Male Choir of Tucson

The Sons of Orpheus choir has been performing at venues throughout the Tucson area for 32 years.

The choir has been performing at venues throughout the greater Tucson area for 32 years including its popular holiday concerts. sonsoforpheus.org

  • Gala Holiday Concert benefitting the Community Food Bank, Dec. 4, Berger Performing Arts Center
  • Holiday Concert, Dec. 15, Nicholson Hall at St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, 4725 E. Pima St.; Dec. 16, The Highlands at Dove Mountain, 4949 W. Heritage Blvd. in Marana; Dec. 18, The Community and Performance Art Center at 1250 W. Continental Road in Green Valley

True Concord Voices & Orchestra

The Grammy-nominated professional choir and chamber orchestra saw its latest recording land at No. 2 on Billboard's Classical Album chart in August. It performs at venues throughout Tucson. trueconcord.org, 520-401-2651

  • "French Masters & the Spirit of Collaboration, Oct. 11-12
  • "Frankenstein, Brahms & the Search for Love," Nov. 22-24
  • "Lessons & Carols by Candlelight: A Southwest Christmas," Dec. 12-15

Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus

The boys chorus has been an institution in Tucson for more than 80 years. boyschorus.org, 520-296-6277

  • Musicale Regale, Nov. 7, Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St.
  • Holiday Concert, Dec. 14, Crowder Hall

Tucson Concert Band

The Tucson Concert Band is a volunteer community band made up of musicians from several Southern Arizona counties.

The volunteer community band is in its 58th year and performs at venues throughout Tucson. tucsonconcertband.org

  • "An Afternoon of Pops," Oct. 20, Sun City Oro Valley Activity Center, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
  • Veteran's Day concert, Nov. 10, Tucson Estates, 5900 Western Way Circle

Tucson Girls Chorus

The Girls Chorus has 11 choirs of varying experience levels. tucsongirlschorus.org or 520-577-6064

  • Treble Fest, Sept. 27,Β  St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Road
  • Pop Acapella Showcase, Nov. 22, Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road
  • Bumblebee Singers, Nov. 24, St. Mark's UMC
  • Radiant: Sounds of Winter, Dec. 15, Crowder Hall

Tucson Guitar Society

The society brings in world-renowned classical guitarists for recitals held at the University of Arizona School of Music's Holsclaw Hall. tucsonguitarsociety.org, 520-342-0022

  • Kupinski Guitar Duo, Nov. 9
  • Berta Rojas, Nov. 15Β 
  • TGS Orchestra, Dec. 8

Tucson Pops

Tucson Pops' Music Under the Stars series is back for fall with three concerts lined up.

Tucson’s legendary Pops Orchestra has performed concerts in the park for 69 seasons. Catch them at DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, 800 S. Randolph Way;Β facebook.com/tucsonpops

  • "Showtime," Sept. 22, featuring vocalists Tyler Wright and Erin Anderson
  • "Memories," Sept. 29, featuring solo performances by Tucson Pops oboist Christian Hill and trumpeter Byron Yount
  • "Celebrate Tucson," Oct. 6, featuring violinist/fiddler Heather "Lil' Mama" Hardy

Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Music Director Josè Luis Gomez is now in his ninth season with the orchestra. Performances are at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall or Catalina Foothills auditorium. tucsonsymphony.org or 520-882-8585

  • "Earshot CoLABoratory," exploring new works, Sept. 20
  • Symphony Showcase, a preview of the 2024-25 season, Sept. 22
  • Mozart & Tchaikovsky with pianist David Fray, Sept. 27 and 29
  • "Lauren Roth Plays Beethoven," Oct. 5-6
  • Sonidos Latinoamericanos, Oct. 12-13
  • Elgar’s "Enigma" Variations with guest conductor Christian VΓ‘squez, Oct. 18 and 20
  • Schubert's Cello Quintet with cellist Tommy Mesa (2024-25 Artist in Residence), Nov. 2-3
  • Mendelssohn and Korngold, with guest conductor Nicholas Hersh and violinist
  • Kerson Leong, Nov. 9-10
  • Beethoven's Fifth, Nov. 15 and 17
  • "An Enchanted Evening with Three Mexican Tenors," Nov. 23-24
  • "Frozen" in concert, Dec. 7-8
  • Haydn and Brahms, featuring guest conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong and cellist
  • Tommy Mesa, Dec. 13 and 15
  • "Messiah," Dec. 21-22

University of Arizona School of Music

Performances are at Holsclaw and Crowder Halls at the music school, 1017 N. Olive Road; music.arizona.edu or 520-621-3341

  • Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Sept. 20 and Oct. 19
  • String Symposium, Sept. 28
  • Trester Festival for Latin American Music: Pianist Daniela Salinas recital, Oct. 15-16
  • UA Philharmonic, Oct. 16 and Dec. 4
  • UA Wind Symphony and Arizona Symphonic Band, Oct. 17 and Dec. 3
  • Arizona Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds, Oct. 18
  • UA High School Honor Choir Festival, Oct. 26
  • "Stone Soup: A Musical Feast," Oct. 27
  • OctubaFest, Oct. 31
  • Marguerite Ough and Larry Day Memorial Competition (vocal), Nov. 1
  • UA Wildcat Competition for high school students, Nov. 2
  • Performance Festival, Nov. 9
  • Treble Glee and University Singers, Nov. 9
  • Beeston Guitar Competition finals, Nov. 10
  • Opera Theatre presents Strauss's "Die Fledermaus," Nov. 21-24
  • Collegium Musicum and Arizona Baroque, Nov. 25
  • UA Steel Band, Dec. 1
  • UA Wind Ensemble, Dec. 6
  • UA Cello Congress, Dec. 7
  • Fred Fox Graduate Brass Quintet and Fred Fox Graduate Wind Quartet, Dec. 7
  • Double Reed Studio Recital, Dec. 8
  • Holiday Card to Tucson, Dec. 8
  • UA Percussion Ensemble, Dec. 8
  • String Project community concert, Dec. 14
  • New Horizons Band, Dec. 15
  • String Chamber Music, Dec. 16-17

Other concerts/out of town

Hailing from Nogales, Arizona, Alec AndrΓ©'s music embodies the unique fusion of Latin and American cultures. He'll be at the Tubac Center of the Arts in December.

Theater

Arizona Arts Live

The University of Arizona arts presenter dabbles in everything from classical and pop music to theater and performance art. Performances are at Centennial Hall unless noted. arizonaartslive.com, 520-621-3341

  • "Relics and Their Humans," Sept. 19-20Β 
  • "On the Far End," Mary Kathryn Nagle's one-woman show, Oct. 11-13, Tornabene Theatre on the UA campus
  • "Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse" live in concert, co-presented by Broadway In Tucson, Oct. 13
  • "Coco: Live-to-Film Concert," featuring Orquesta FolclΓ²rica Nacional de Mexico, Oct. 24
  • "Avatar: The Last Airbender," live in concert, co-presented by Broadway In Tucson, Nov. 24

Arizona Repertory Theatre

The University of Arizona theater presents professional-quality performances by students at the Marroney Theatre on campus. Get tickets through theatre.arizona.edu; 520-621-3341

  • Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's "Bright Star," Oct. 13-27
  • Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya," Nov. 17-Dec. 8

Arizona Theatre Company

Performances are at the Temple of Music and Art downtown; atc.org, 833-282-7328

  • Jeffrey Hatcher's new adaptation of "Dial M For Murder," Sept. 22-Oct. 12
  • The musical version of the holiday classic "Scrooge!," Nov. 3-30

Arts Express

The arts education program is a leader in musical theater, with performances Thursdays through Sundays at its Park Place mall venue. arts-express.org, 520-319-0400

  • "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Sept. 20-Oct. 13
  • "9 to 5: The Musical," Nov. 1-17
  • Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," Dec. 6-29

Broadway In Tucson

Performances of Broadway touring shows are at Centennial Hall on the UA campus. broadwayintucson.com, 520-903-2929

  • "Clue," Nov. 12-17
  • "Beetlejuice," the musical, Dec. 3-8
  • "The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays," Dec. 13-14

Fox Tucson Theatre

Foxtucson.com

Gaslight Theatre

thegaslighttheatre.com

  • "Shriek! A Parody of True Love & Ogre-Acting," through Nov. 3
  • "Scrooge: A Merry Miserly Christmas Carol," Nov. 7 through Jan. 5, 2025

Invisible Theatre

The 53-year-old company just marked a leadership change over the summer. Betsy Kruse Craig took over for Susan Claasen, who retired in July after 49 years. The company will host three one-man plays as part of its 53rd season; invisibletheatre.com, 520-882-9721

  • John Cariani's "Almost, Maine," Nov. 12-24
  • Fred Pitts' one-man show "Aren't You …?" Dec. 12-15

Live Theatre Workshop

The company mounts a children’s theater program in addition to its mainstage performances. livetheatreworkshop.org, 520-327-4242

Zuleyl Castro in "Miss Firecracker Contest."

  • Beth Henley's "The Miss Firecracker Contest," through Sept. 29
  • Richard Gremel's "RAPunzel," Sept. 27-Oct. 13
  • William Goldman's "Misery," based on the Stephen King novel, Oct. 18-Nov. 10

Pima Community College

Performances are at the West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road. pima.edu/centerforthearts, 520-206-4500

  • "Dracula," Oct. 17-27
  • "Wandless: Power Beyond Spells," Nov. 21-24

The Rogue Theatre

The theater’s 19th season is β€œAll’s Fair in Love & War,” with performances at its theater. theroguetheatre.org, 520-551-2053

Chelsea Bowdren and Christopher Pankratz as the dinosaur in the Rogue Theatre’s production of β€œThe Skin of Our Teeth.”

  • Thornton Wilder's "The Skin of Our Teeth," through Sept. 29
  • Italo Calvino's adaptation of John Capecci's "If on a winter’s night a traveler," Nov. 1–24

Red Herring Puppets

Puppet expert Lisa Sturz and her crew perform original puppet plays; redherringpuppets.com

  • "The Barking Mouse and The Blue Frog" (El Raton que Ladra y La Rana Azul), Sept. 21, Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre
  • "Alebrijes," a collaboration between Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre, Borderlands Theatre and Tucson Meet Yourself, Oct. 17-Nov. 3, Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre

The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre

The award-winning professional company is in its seventh season. scoundrelandscamp.org, 520-448-3300

  • "Late Night Radio Hour: 'Sorry, Wrong Number' and 'Who's on First.'" Sept. 21

Saguaro City Music Theatre

Now in its third year, the nonprofit theater company offers theater classes for kids and teens and produces professional musicals that are presented at the Berger Center for the Performing Arts; saguarocity.org, 520-809-5729

Tyler Wright, right, rehearses his role as Sam Phillips in Saguaro City Music Theatre's production of β€œMillion Dollar Quartet” with director Drew Humphrey. The show runs Oct. 4-20.

  • "Million Dollar Quartet," Oct. 4-20
  • "The Wizard of Oz," Dec. 20-Jan. 5, 2025Β 

Family events

Film

"Worlds" is among the films being screened at Tucson's HorrOrigins Sept. 25-30 at Galaxy Theatres.Β 

Dance

  • Ballet Tucson partners with Fox Tucson Theatre for "Footprints at the Fox," Sept. 19, Fox Tucson
  • University of Arizona School of Dance presents "Jazz 'N' AZ," Sept. 24-26, Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
  • Arizona Arts Live hosts Momix's "Alice," Sept. 27, Centennial Hall
  • "A Taste of Ireland," Sept. 28, Fox Tucson
  • Bollywood dance troupe Niche Entertainment, Sept. 28, Catalina High School, 3645 E. Pima Street; issaaz.net
  • Ballet Tucson's "Spirit Garden," Nov. 1-3, Leo Rich Theatre
  • Arizona Arts Live presents "Frontera" from choreographer Dana Gingras, Nov. 1, Centennial Hall

β€œFall for Dance” includes a piece by Emmy Award-winning choreographer Tyce Diorio at the University of Arizona School of Dance.

Dancer Naomi Johnson in a scene from Ballet Tucson's "The Nutcracker," coming to Linda Ronstadt Music Hall Dec. 20-22.

  • Ballet Tucson and Tucson Symphony Orchestra team up for the holiday classic "The Nutcracker" Dec. 20-22, Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
  • Dancing in the Streets AZ presents "The Nutcracker Ballet: A Celebration of Inclusive Ballet," Dec. 21-22, Temple of Music and Art

Visual arts

Blue Lotus Artists' Collective

15 E. Pennington St., bluelotusartistscollective.com

The work of Arthur Monroe will be on display this fall at Blue Lotus Artists’ Collective.

  • "Rhythmic Abstraction: The Art of Arthur Monroe," Oct. 11-Jan. 20, 2025

Arizona State Museum

1013 E. University Blvd., tucne.ws/1qpc

"Racing the Spirits," by Shonto Begay is part of the "Traditions in Motion" exhibit that will be on display at Tucson Meet Yourself.Β 

  • "Traditions in Motion" showcases Indigenous car, motorcycle, skateboard and bicycle culture and art. The museum is closed but the exhibit will be on display at Tucson Meet Yourself, Oct. 4-6

Center for Creative Photography

1030 N. Olive Road, ccp.arizona.edu

"Martinez Brothers in Candy Store" by Louis Carlos Bernal can be seen at the Center for Creative Photography.

  • "Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva" by Louis Carlos Bernal, through March 15, 2025
  • "Chicana Photographers LA!," Sept. 28-Feb. 15, 2025

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

6300 N. Swan Road, degrazia.org

  • "DeGrazia’s Roadrunners," through Jan. 29, 2025
  • "Enamel on Copper Paintings of Ted DeGrazia," through Jan. 29, 2025

Desert Vista Art Gallery

Pima Desert Vista campus, Pueblo Building, 5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz,Β pimaarts.com

  • Neda Contreras paintings, through Jan. 9, 2025

Etherton Gallery

340 S. Convent Avenue, ethertongallery.com

The works of Arizona photographer Mark Klett and New Mexico photographer Michael P. Berman will be the focus of a new Etherton Gallery exhibition.Β 

  • β€œRedux: Selections from The Photography Show Presented by AIPAD” through Sept. 21
  • Mark Klett’s β€œSaguaros” and Michael P. Berman’s β€œLooking at the Land,” Sept. 24-Nov. 30

Joseph Gross Gallery

University School of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road;Β tucne.ws/1qpb

  • "Won't You Be My Neighbor?," Sept. 19-Dec. 20

Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery

Pima West campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road;Β pimaarts.com/galleries

  • β€œPreserving Bernal's Legacy,” through Oct. 25
  • "I Am: Muxes, S/He, Him, Family," featuring photography by Graciela Iturbide, Vittorio D’Onofri, Liz Cohen and Jess T. Dugan, alongside the poetry of TC Tolbert, Nov. 12-Jan. 12, 2025

Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures

4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, theminitimemachine.org

David Korins works on a model for his new exhibit at the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures entitled β€œStages of Imagination: The iconic Broadway designs of David Korins.”

  • β€œStages of Imagination: The Iconic Broadway Designs of David Korins,” Sept. 20-May 31, 2025
  • Tucson Miniature Society’s Show: 2023 People’s Choice Awards, through Nov. 3
  • "The Captain’s Quarters" by Ara Bentley, through Nov. 2

Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson

265 S. Church Ave., moca-tucson.org

  • Fay Ray’s β€œPortals,” through Sept. 22
  • β€œ500 Places at Once” by CAConrad, through Feb. 16, 2025

View Karima Walker's "Graves for the Rain" at MOCA Tucson.

  • Karima Walker’s β€œGraves for the Rain,” through Feb. 16, 2025
  • β€œDemo” by Juan Obando and Yoshua OkΓ³n, Oct. 11-Feb. 9, 2025

PCC Visual Arts Gallery

Pima West campus, Santa Rita Building, 2202 W. Anklam Road,Β pimaarts.com/galleries

  • β€œMuerte - Mom Series” by Michael Cajero, Sept. 30-Nov. 1
  • Visual and digital arts student exhibition, Nov. 18-Jan. 24

Presidio San Agustin del Tucson MuseumΒ 

196 N. Court Ave., tucsonpresidio.com

An ofrenda from the 2022 Dia de los Muertos exhibit at the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum.

  • Display of Dia de los Muertos ofrendas, Oct. 19-Nov. 3

Southern Arizona Ivy Foundation

tucne.ws/1qp9

Southern Arizona Ivy Foundation Art & Soul Scholarship Fundraiser, Sept. 28; 175 E. 12th Street

The Art Gallery@ Downtown Campus

PCC downtown campus, 1255 N. Stone Ave.,Β pimaarts.com/galleries

  • "Contemplations" student art exhibition, through Sept. 25, 2025

Tucson Museum of Art

140 N. Main Ave., tucsonmuseumofart.org

  • "Popol Vuh and the Maya Art of Storytelling," through Sept. 22
  • "Time Travelers: Foundations, Transformations, and Expansions at the Centennial," through Oct. 6
  • Paintings from Spanish America (1600-1800) from the Thoma Collection, Oct. 3-Jan. 19, 2025
  • Arizona Biennial 2024, Oct. 19-Feb. 9, 2025

University of Arizona Museum of Art

1031 N. Olive Road, artmuseum.arizona.edu

  • "Vault Show: New Acquisitions," through Dec. 7
  • Paul Valadez’s β€œSelections from the Great Mexican-American Songbook,” through Dec. 14
  • β€œMapping Q 2024: Still Queer After All These Years,” through Jan. 4
  • "A Century of Surrealism," through Feb. 1, 2025

WomanKraft Art Center

388 S. Stone Ave., womankraft.org

  • β€œOur Wild West,” through Oct. 26
  • Holiday Bazaar, Nov. 5 through Dec. 21

Out of town

  • "Cowgirl Artists of America: Land of Legend," Sept. 2-Nov. 10, Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road, Tubac; tubacarts.org/exhibits

The Fox Tucson Theatre has been a Tucson landmark for decades. Its history has been captured in photos since the 1930s, when it opened as a vaudeville venue and movie house. Video by Pascal Albright / Arizona Daily Star


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