In the span of a weekend, you can go on an art hike through Saguaro National Park, celebrate your love for all things K-pop, and stargaze on several occasions.
It's also the last weekend for both the Tucson Jazz Festival and theΒ ZoppΓ© Family Circus. What else? Knit your own blankets and pillows, party at the grand opening of Mini Bar, and go on a community bike ride.
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest info before heading out!
Black Market Trust is among the 80-plus jazz artists converging on Tucson for the ninth annual HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival Jan. 13-22.
Tucson Jazz Festival
This year's HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival features its biggest lineup yet with more than 80 musicians set to perform styles from modern jazz to old school.
When:Β Now through Jan. 22
Where:Β Several locations
Cost:Β Varies
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tucson International Jewish Film Festival
There are still nine film screenings left through this year's Tucson International Jewish Film Festival. Four of those will be screened in person, and all will be available to screen virtually.
When:Β Now through Jan. 22
Where:Β Most of the in-person screenings will be at the Tucson Jewish Community Center,Β 3800 E. River Road
Cost:Β $12 for a single film, $60 for six films
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Send Girl Scouts on their next adventure!Β
Did you know that your purchase of deliciousΒ Girl Scout CookiesΒ help cookie entrepreneurs fund trips, from domestic to international? That's theΒ Power of the Girl Scout Cookie β starting Jan. 21!
ZoppΓ© Family Circus
ZoppΓ© Family Circus, featuring Nino the Clown and a cast of seven generations ofΒ ZoppΓ©s, is in town for one more weekend. There are acrobatic acts, a trapeze artist, a ringmaster and more. The circus has been a January tradition in Tucson since 2011.
When:Β Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 19-22
Where:Β Mercado District,Β 125 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost:Β $25 for general admission, $45 for ringside
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tucson Fringe Festival
This 11th annual performing arts festival is back for another year of storytelling, dance, magic and comedy.Β
When:Β Jan. 19-22
Where:Β Four venues, plus virtual performances
Cost:Β $20 for two shows, $50 for five shows
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Civic Orchestra of Tucsonβs Feb. 4 benefit concert supports young artists
Donβt miss theΒ Civic Orchestra of Tucson Benefit Concert. This event, slated for Saturday, Feb. 4 at Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Road, helps fund the orchestraβsΒ 38th Annual Young Artistsβ Competition. The competition was the first of its kind, reaching students from 3rd through 12th grade since 1984. This yearβs benefit concert will feature light classics and a winner from the Young Artistsβ Competition.Β Learn more, orΒ secure your tickets now.
Chunky Knit n' Sip Blanket Workshop
Make your own chunky knit blanket with the help of This n' That Creative Studio. The workshop includes the supplies, refreshments and wine. You can bring your own drinks, too!Β
When:Β 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19
Where:Β This n' That Creative Studio,Β 1066 S. Pantano Road
Cost:Β $75
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Stargazing at The Tuxon
Head to The Tuxon for an evening of stargazing with Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. There will be complimentary wine and s'mores kits!
When:Β 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19
Where:Β The Tuxon,Β 960 S. Freeway
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Zoom over to CMT for ZOOM ZOOM!
Storytime bus, electric cars, go karts, bikes and a fire truck! These are just some of the vehicles you can explore for FREE atΒ Childrenβs Museum Tucsonβs ZOOM ZOOM! Event and free vaccination clinic fromΒ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, with free museum admission all day.
Concerts in the Courtyard
Head to Marana for this monthly concert series, with food trucks onsite. This month, enjoy music from Little House of Funk. Bring your own chairs or blankets!
When:Β 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19
Where:Β Marana MunicipalΒ Complex,Β 11555 W. Civic Center Dr.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Craft & Craft at Catalina Brewing Company
Enjoy a pint of beer or a glass of wine, all while making three bee-themed greeting cards.Β
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19
Where: Catalina Brewing Company,Β 6918 N. Camino Martin
Cost: $27 through Venmo or PayPal
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.Β
When:Β 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where:Β Children's Museum Tucson,Β 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Mini Bar Grand Opening Party
Did ya hear? There's a new bar in the MSA Annex, dubbed Mini Bar, and its hosting its grand opening party on Friday. Groovehaus will be spinning vinyl and Tita Tita will be serving Filipino food.Β
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
A young audience member tells the marshall where the outlaws hid their stolen gold during the βOutlaws Out of Luckβ stunt show at Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road on Friday, July 24, 2015.
Outlaw Weekend
Trail Dust Town is hosting Outlaw Weekend with three days of activities, including a Dillinger-themed stunt show, live music, custom wanted posters and discounted wristbands for amusement rides.Β
When: 5-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Jan. 20-22
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for rides, drinks and food
Visit the event page for more information.
The Hotel Congress SΓ©ance Experience
The Hotel Congress SΓ©ance Experience is a live recreation of a Victorian Era-theatrical sΓ©ance "exactly as performed in 1800s" in the hotel's only third-floor room to survive its 1934 fire (be prepared to go up a few flights of stairs).
When:Β 7:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20
Where:Β Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.Β
Cost:Β $14.94 for general admission, $28.33 to participate. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Guided look at the night sky
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.Β
When:Β 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 20-21
Where:Β Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium,Β 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost:Β Free to attend, donations accepted
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Westward Look Concert Series
Get a dose of rock and top 40 music at the Lookout Tucson at Westward Look Concert Series, in partnership with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. Catch Corey Spector on Friday and Final Approach on Saturday.Β
When:Β 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 20-21
Where:Β Westward Look,Β 245 E. Ina Road
Cost:Β Free admission with a table reservation
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Y2K New Year
AZSPECIALTEA, an organizer that brings K-pop events to Arizona, is hosting a K-pop market featuring vendors, freebies, raffles, food trucks and photo ops.Β
When:Β 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β Ding Tea,Β 910 W. Irvington Road
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Lunar New Year Gala
Tucson Chinese Cultural Center is hosting a gala to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. The evening is set to include a Chinese buffet-style dinner, lion dance performances and a silent auction.Β
When:Β 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β Tucson Chinese Cultural Center,Β 1288 W. River Road
Cost:Β $180
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Mission Garden is located at the base of βAβ Mountain, at 946 W. Mission Lane.
Traditional O'odham Agriculture at Mission Garden
Attend this event to learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices, including demonstrations and talks about traditional crops.
When:Β 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β Mission Garden,Β 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost:Β Free to attend with a $5 suggested donation
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays where you'll learn about bugs and birds in the Sonoran Desert. There will be songs and story time, plus you can learn to shape and polish a worry stone.Β
When:Β 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β Watershed Management Group,Β 1137 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Stargazing with Reach For The Stars
Local nonprofit Reach For The Stars is hosting an evening of stargazing! There will be telescopes set up, kid-friendly activities, space games, coffee and hot cocoa.
When:Β 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β John F. Kennedy Park, 3700 S. Mission Road
Cost:Β Free to attend, RSVP online
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
New Year's Drag Show
Revolutionary Grounds is hosting its first drag show! Grab a latte and watch the show.
When:Β 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β Revolutionary Grounds Books and Coffee,Β 4675 E. Speedway
Cost:Β Free to attend, $5 donation suggested
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Moon Market
Four of Wands is hosting a moon market this weekend, complete with astrology, palm readers, and bone and tarot readings. There will be zodiac-themed flash tattoos, vendors and a food truck.
When:Β 2-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β Spark Project Collective Event Center,Β 4349 E. Broadway
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shoppingΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Art Hike in Saguaro National Park
Local artist Stephanie Daniels, of Brushes and Boots, is leading an art hike in Saguaro National Park with company Kula Cloth. Bring your art supplies of choice and go hiking, stopping to draw surrounding scenery. Daniels will provide some artistic guidance.
When:Β 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β Broadway Trailhead,Β 12597 E. Broadway
Cost:Β Free to attend, register online
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Creative Kind, 2905 E. Skyline Dr. in La Encantada, hosts creative conversations and craft workshops.Β
Vision Board Workshop
Set goals for 2023 and create your own vision board at this workshop at local shop Creative Kind.Β
When:Β 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β Creative Kind,Β 2905 E. Skyline Dr.
Cost:Β $55
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Drink & Draw
&gallery is bringing an afternoon of drinking and drawing to Tap & Bottle's downtown location. Paper and colored pencils will be supplied, but bring your own small, non-messy art supplies if you wish.Β
When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where: Tap & Bottle, 403 N. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for drinks. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the event page for more information.
'80s Dance Party at Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting an '80s-themed dance party featuring themed drinks and music videos from the '80s. Dress in your best '80s attire. This event is for ages 21 and up.
When:Β 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β Surly Wench Pub,Β 424 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:Β $5
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Flower Mounds at the Tucson Botanical Gardens
Local artist Lex Gjurasic is hosting a solo exhibit in theΒ Friendsβ House Gallery at theΒ Tucson Botanical Gardens. Gjurasic's work is said to be an "expression of her exuberance for life and a love letter to the natural world." The exhibit includes paintings and sculptures, kicking off with a reception on Saturday.Β
When:Β 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 for the reception. The exhibit is open through June 11.
Where:Β Tucson Botanical Gardens,Β 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost:Β Free to attend on Saturday, let staff know you're attending the reception when you arrive.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Emo Nite at 191 Toole
Bust out that My Chemical Romance shirt in the back of your closet and your favorite black eyelinerΒ β Emo Nite returns to Tucson on Jan. 21.Β
When:Β 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β 191 Toole,Β 191 E. Toole Ave.
Cost:Β $16. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Girl Scout Cookie Pairing
It's cookie season! Head to Tap & Bottle North for a pairing of Girl Scout cookies with beer or wine. There's a kid-friendly option available too, of cookies and a flight of milk. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to Troop #157.
When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where: Tap & Bottle North, 7254 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Depends on what's ordered, cookies will also be for sale
Visit the event page for more information.
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.Β
When:Β 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β We Rock The Spectrum,Β 4811 E. Grant Road
Cost:Β $35 per child in advance, $45 day of
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Tiny Tales for Tots
Head to The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures for story time! A costumed character βΒ this time, Fairy Caitlin β will read to preschool-aged kids.
When: 11-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures,Β 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Cost: Included with general admission, which is $11.50 for adults and $8 for kids
Visit the event page for more information.
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:Β 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where:Β Button Brew House,Β 6800 N. Camino Martin
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for brews and food
VisitΒ theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
A CDO Blonde at Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N, Camino Martin, on Nov. 13, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Marana Bike Booze Cruise
Catalina Brewing Company is hosting a bicycle ride, dubbed a booze cruise, along The Loop to Marana-area bars and restaurants including Casa Marana, Growler's Taphouse and The Station Pub and Grill. Bring lights for your bikes in case the ride goes late!
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where: Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N. Camino Martin
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
Rose Care and Pruning Class
Harlow Gardens' nursery manager Debbie Mounce is hosting a demonstration and class about rose pruning and the basics of caring for roses.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21
Where: Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St.
Cost: Free to attendΒ
Visit the event page for more information.
Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!Β
When:Β 10-11 a.m. Saturdays in January
Where:Β Udall Park,Β 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:Β $25
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Cat yoga at El Jefe Cat Lounge
Head to El Jefe Cat Lounge for yoga with cats!
When:Β 10-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22
Where:Β El Jefe Cat Lounge,Β 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β $18
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tucson Bridal Expo
The Tucson Bridal Expo, hosted by our sister site the Arizona Daily Star, is back for another year. Chat with more than 50 wedding vendors, from venues to photographers. #ThisIsTucson will be there too!
When:Β 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22
Where:Β Tucson Convention Center,Β 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, registration required
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Chunky Hand Knit n' Sip Heart Pillows
Make two heart-shaped pillows with the help of This n' That Creative Studio. You can bring your own drinks!
When:Β 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22Β
Where:Β This n' That Creative Studio,Β 1066 S. Pantano Road
Cost:Β $45
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tanna's Botannas Vendor Event
Tanna's Botannas is hosting a small market this Sunday, featuring more than a dozen vendors including artists with beaded jewelry and baked goods. Don't forget to pick up some of Tanna's spicy candies while you're there.
When:Β 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22
Where:Β Tanna's Botannas,Β 4426 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Otaku-Wa-Soto
Head to Otaku Nation for a day of anime trivia, karaoke, a cosplay contest, games and more than 30 vendors. There will be food from Fatboy Sandos, Kimchi Time and Takoyaki Balls, too!
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22
Where: Otaku Nation, 2900 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit the event page for more information.
The Happy Show
A new art exhibit is opening in the town of Oracle, one that's described as a "feel-good exhibition." Artists include Peter Borowski, Steven Derks, Valerie Galloway, Patrick Hynes and Gavin Troy. There will be an artist reception on Sunday!
When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 for the reception. The exhibit is open until March 18.
Where: Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
