We're halfway to the weekend, TucsonΒ π€©π€©
Here's what's going on: A four-day vintage market, cider flights with cupcakes and sorbet, the 9/11 Tower Challenge, Autumn Moon celebrations, paint nights and craft workshops, free concerts in the park ... and MORE.
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest info before heading out!
Lorri Boffo, co-owner and stylist, says the new Gather space fits the marketβs needs perfectly. βBrick walls, wood floors, high ceilings. We knew it would be great for hanging banners and light fixtures,β she said.
Gather A Vintage Market
Find all kinds of vintage and antique home and garden items at this four-day market, now in a new space!
When:Β 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 8-10; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Where:Β Gather A Vintage Market,Β 300 S. Park Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Bawker Bawker's Second Anniversary Celebration
Bawker Bawker is turning two this year! The local cider house is celebrating with five days of events, kicking off with trivia on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a cider and sorbet pairing with Hub Ice Cream on Friday. On Saturday, happy hour will run all day and you'll be able to paint with Ben's Bells and grab bites from food truck CowPig. Come Sunday, there will be a cider and mini cupcake flight with Gourmet Girls.Β
When:Β 7-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 7-8 for trivia; 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 for cider and sorbet; noon to midnight Saturday, Sept. 10 for all-day happy hour (Ben's Bells will be there 1-4 p.m. and CowPig will be there 5-8 p.m.); 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 for cider and cupcakes.
Where:Β Bawker Bawker Cider House,Β 400 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:Β $22.50 online, $25 at the door for sorbet and cider event. $18 for cider and cupcake event. Events are for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
We Need Your Input on the Vision for the Future of Gene C. Reid Park
Drop by the Reid Park DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center onΒ Saturday, Sept. 10, between 5-7 p.m. for an open houseΒ and view three concept alternatives for the park's future. Can't come to the event?Β View the concepts online and take the survey. The survey closes Sept. 30.
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.
Art classes with Tipsy Picassos
Paint your pet, make a candle, decorate a wine glass and more with Tipsy Picassos this month. Check out September eventsΒ here!
When:Β This weekend's events are: 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 for candle making. 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 for hip-hop tea party. Noon on Sunday, Sept. 11 for linear nudes. 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 to paint your pup on a purse.
Where:Β Various locations.
Cost:Β $25-$50
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Set them up for success! Join Girl Scouts today.
Girl ScoutsΒ build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who help make the world a better place through our one-of-a-kindΒ leadership development program. Exciting opportunities await when youΒ join Girl Scouts!
Painting & Vino paint nights
Looking to get crafty at one of your favorite restaurants? Check out Painting & Vino, which is hosting paint nights at local eateries this September, including Brother Johnβs this weekend.
When:Β 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8Β
Where:Β Brother John's, 1801 N. Stone Ave.
Cost:Β $45
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Full Moon Energy Sound Bath
Immerse yourself in a listening experience with the Spark Project Collectiveβs full moon energy sound bath. Bring your own mat!
When:Β 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8
Where:Β Spark Project Collective Events Center,Β 4349 E. Broadway
Cost:Β $30
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Volunteer for Days of Caring
JoinΒ UnitedΒ WayΒ of Tucsonβs 23rdΒ Annual Days of CaringΒ on Friday, October 21stΒ β Saturday, October 22nd.Β Choose from hundreds of projects duringΒ Arizonaβs largest volunteer event of the yearΒ to help build up our community. Great for families, teams and individuals!
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:Β 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where:Β The Citizen Hotel,Β 82 S. Stone Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping and wine
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Sonoran Restaurant Week
Around 100 local restaurants will be participating in this year's Sonoran Restaurant Week, a 10-day celebration of food in Southern Arizona. The participating restaurants will offer prix fixe meals for $25, $35 or $45. Just ask for the Sonoran Restaurant Week menu when stopping into your participating restaurant of choice!
When: Sept. 9-18
Where: Various restaurants. See participating restaurants here.
Cost: $25-$45
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.Β
When:Β 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where:Β Marana Heritage River Park Farm,Β 12375 N. Heritage Park Dr.Β
Cost:Β $40 for Marana residents, $50 for non-residents. Register online.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Family Fun Night
Tucson Parks and Recreation is hosting a free family fun night, complete with games, food and raffle prizes.Β
When:Β 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where:Β Marty Birdman Center,Β 2536 N. Castro Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, callΒ 520-791-3247Β to register. Spots are limited.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
TKMA Blues Night Folk Festival FundraiserΒ
Enjoy a night of live blues music benefitting the spring Tucson Folk Festival.Β
When:Β 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where:Β Monterey Court,Β 505 W. Miracle Mile
Cost:Β $15 suggested donation
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Friday Night Fun at Trail Dust Town
Visit Trail Dust Town this Friday for snacks, drinks and live country music. Animals from nonprofit Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids (TRAK) will be there, plus from 6-7 p.m. you can meet Tucson Roadrunners mascot Dusty. There will also be amusement rides and stunt shows, and Pinnacle Peak will be open.
When:Β 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where:Β Trail Dust Town,Β 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food, drinks and entertainment
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Taco Grub Fest
Hop Street Lounge and Zaida's Food are partnering for the first ever Taco Grub Fest, where local breweries and taprooms will compete to see who can eat the most tacos. There will be street tacos for $1, plus drinks!
When: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
Where: Hop Street Lounge, 7215 E. 22nd St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
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:Β 4-6 p.m. Fridays
Where:Β BICAS,Β 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, donation suggestedΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ 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 β ones that "couldnβt either get on or stay on the publicβs radar"Β βΒ on the patio on most Fridays.
When:Β 10 p.m. Fridays in September, except Sept. 23
Where:Β Nightjar,Β 347 S. Meyer Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, happy hour specials available
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Cat events at El Jefe Cat Lounge
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Lounge at these weekend events, including cat trivia, cat yoga and cat bingo.
When:Β 7-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 for trivia; 10-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 for yoga; 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 for bingo.
Where:Β El Jefe Cat Lounge,Β 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β $15 for trivia, adults only; $18 for yoga; $14 for bingo, reservations required.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
A group photo of the Tucson Creative Comadres at an event at Tanna's Botannas.
Community Collaborations at Creative Kind
Community collaborations at Creative Kind include guided conversations and crafts for adults. The next topic features networking group Tucson Creative Comadres discussing how to manifest your visions, plus a flower crown DIY!Β
When:Β 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Creative Kind,Β 2905 E. Skyline Dr.Β in La Encantada
Cost:Β $36
Visit theΒ event pageΒ 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.Β
When:Β 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Tucson Chinese Cultural Center,Β 1288 W. River Road
Cost:Β $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Get your tickets in advance!
Visit theΒ event pageΒ 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:Β 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10
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.
Pride in Tucson Unicorn Party
Kick off pride celebrations with this unicorn party at Bumsteds. βBe the unicorn we all know that you are,β organizers say. There will be food and drink specials, a prize for the best unicorn outfit, and a raffle to benefit Tucson Queerstory.
When:Β 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Bumsteds,Β 1003 N. Stone Ave.
Cost:Β $22. This event is for ages 18 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
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:Β 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β The Meading Room,Β 3470 Highway 82, Sonoita
Cost:Β Free to attend, open to all ages
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
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:Β 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β AZ Hops and Vines,Β 3450 Highway 82, Sonoita
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Sound engineer Darrin Wood, with Event Horizon Productions, works on getting the microphones set up for the drum kit for the band Things That Arenβt Words on the main stage at 2nd Saturdays Downtown.
2nd Saturdays
Downtown's 2nd Saturdays are back! Check out food trucks, live music and local makers during this monthly outdoor street festival.
When:Β 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Downtown Tucson alongΒ East Congress Street
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
"Grease" Sing-Along
Belt out "Greased Lightning" at this sing-along version of "Grease" with onscreen lyrics.Β A portion of the proceeds will be donated to theΒ Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre.
When:Β 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway
Cost:Β $12 for adults, $10 for members and kids 12 and under
Visit theΒ event pageΒ 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:Β 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Xerocraft Makerspace,Β 101 W. Sixth St.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Music in the ParkΒ
Arizona Symphonic Winds will be performing at this Music in the Park event, featuring classics, marches, Broadway show tunes, and popular music from the '80s and on. Bring your own chair or blanket!
When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: LΓ‘szlΓ³ Veres Amphitheater atΒ Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Paper Tulips for Kids
Take the kids to Tohono Chul to make crepe paper tulips with Sandy Villegas of Luna's Paper Designs. The design is recommended for kids ages 5 and up!
When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 Paseo del Norte
Cost: $15
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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 βcraft and tradition of film and alternative process photography.βΒ
When:Β 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Decode Gallery,Β 320 S. Convent Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!Β
When:Β 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Northeast of the Udall Pool building at Udall Park,Β 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:Β $25
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
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:Β 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Children's Museum Tucson,Β 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Sabino Canyon Crawler night tour
Take the shuttle through Sabino Canyon β at night! The night tours run every Saturday through October, depending on weather.
When:Β 7Β p.m. Saturdays throughΒ OctoberΒ
Where:Β Sabino Canyon Recreation Area,Β 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Cost:Β $15 per adult, $8 per child ages 3 to 12
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Pop-up record shop
Head to Tap & Bottle downtown for a pop-up shop with Lonesome Desert Records selling vinyl, cassette tapes and music memorabilia, while also spinning rock, blues and soul!
When: 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Tap & Bottle downtown, 403 N. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
Bachata & Salsa Social Dance Night
Put on your dancing shoes for a night of music and mingling. Floor Polish is hosting Bachata & Salsa Social Dance Night, with a bachata class followed by social dancing. No experience is required!
When:Β 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Floor Polish Dance + Fitness,Β 930 N. Stone Ave.
Cost:Β $10, cash or Venmo
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Walking tours with the Presidio Museum
Explore Tucson's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. This weekend's tour is of the Turquoise Trail, where you'll see historic buildings and learn a slice of Tucson history.
When:Β 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Presidio San AgustΓn del Tucson Museum,Β 196 N. Court Ave.
Cost:Β $25 for nonmembers, $20 for members. Pre-registration is required.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Kids Create at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Every second Saturday of the month, kids can participate in The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures' Kids Create Family Fun Program to create miniatures of their own. Each session includes a kit with most of the materials needed to complete the project. This Saturday, kids will create a tiny garden plot!
When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Cost: $5 per child with museum admission, which is $8 for kids ages 4-17. Registration is required.
Visit the event page for more information.
Remove Arundo and Restore the Flow
Watershed Management Group's River Run Network is hosting volunteer days to help remove the invasive Arundo plant, which "drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native plants and crowds out native species,"Β from Tanque Verde Creek.
When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Tanque Verde Creek and Wentworth Road
Cost: Free to attend, register online
Visit the event page for more information.Β
Tucson Cars and Coffee
Head to this show centered around GM cars, hosted by Obsessions Car Club.Β
When:Β 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Where:Β Lowe's,Β 4075 W. Ina Road
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ 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:Β 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays
Where:Β St. Philip's Plaza,Β 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Firefighters from Rural Metro Fire Department, from left to right, Joel Antista, Daniel Heeringa and Myles Mace walk to the next set of staircases during the 10th annual 9/11 Tower Challenge at The Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 11, 2021.Β
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 β each year, thousands of people across the state walk, climb and run the same amount of stairs in remembrance.
When:Β 8-10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Where:Β Tucson Convention Center,Β 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost:Β $50 for stair climbers, free for non-participantsΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Fruit Cocktail Lounge
Head downtown for an LGBTQ+ cocktail party and social at The Century Room at Hotel Congress! Enjoy cocktails, small plates and entertainment.Β
When:Β 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Where:Β The Century Room,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β $5.Β This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Good Things Tucson at Hotel McCoy
Good Things Tucson closed their brick-and-mortar shop and maker space earlier this year, but they're back for a pop-up workshop at Hotel McCoy where you'll learn to carve your own stamp. Tickets include a tote bag, mimosa and a tamale!
When: Noon on Sunday, Sept. 11
Where: Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road
Cost: $25 through Venmo, reserve your spot in advance.
Visit the event page for more information.
Ride with FUGA
Take a bike ride with organization FUGA, whichΒ advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for Tucson's south-side and west-side communities.Β
When:Β 8-10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Where:Β Ward 1 City Council Office,Β 940 W. Alameda St.Β
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
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:Β 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Where:Β Meyer Avenue Cafe,Β 353 S. Meyer Ave.
Cost:Β Flowers are sold by the stem. You can bring your own vase filled with water if you'd like.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Music under the StarsΒ
Tucson Pops Orchestra is performing a series of Music under the Stars events, this time with special guests.
When:Β 7 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 11-25
Where:Β DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park,Β 800 S. Concert Place
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Second SundAZe at TMAΒ
Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every second Sunday for pay-what-you-wish admission. Check out art-making activities and performances.
When:Β 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Β Sunday, Sept. 11
Where:Β Tucson Museum of Art,Β 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost:Β Pay what you wish, reserve tickets in advance.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
2nd Sunday Vintage Market
After taking a break for summer, 2nd Sunday Vintage Market is back!Β
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Where: Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
"Gunfight at the O.K. Corral" at The Loft Cinema
Every year, The Loft Cinema and Sonoita's Empire Ranch Foundation celebrate classic Westerns filmed on or near the historic ranch. This year, the theater is showing 1957's "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral." Before the movie starts, there will be a panel discussion with film historians and stuntmen, plus funds raised from the screening will support the Empire Ranch Foundation!
When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of
Visit the event page for more information.
