Tucson Holiday Ice has returned for it’s 4th Annual Year! 260 S. Church Ave. (in front of the Tucson Convention Center Ticket Office) Tickets can be purchased online (skates included) and there are no additional fees. Skates begin at size 8 for children and run as large as size 15 for adult men. Socks are […]
Ring in 2024 at the best New Year’s Eve party in Tucson. Live music throughout the night, headlined by a performance from Warrant! If you’re looking for a unique music experience, check out the Silent Disco. Food trucks and beer stations will be throughout the area to keep you fueled up for the big countdown […]
Kings, Queens, and Guillotines. Mais Oui! There is revolution in the air, but this New Year's Eve we say “Let them Eat Cake” as the Hotel Congress transforms into the Court of Versailles, for a night of palace intrigue and powdered wigs. Are you among the decadent royalty or an undercover revolutionaire? Revel in the […]
Free Discovery Nights from 5-7 pm every Thursday at Children’s Museum Tucson! 12/28 Stars out of Paper Bags 01/04 What is your wish for the New Year? ¿Cuál es tu […]
On the first Thursday of the month, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block offers extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
Join others on an 7-mile community bike ride that explores a bunch of science-related locations on the U of A campus. Start at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library and head over to the turtle pond, the back of the architecture school, the human sundial at the Flandrau planetarium, then meander to the Tree Ring […]
With twenty-four performances in the Mercado District, January 6-21, 2024. For the thirteenth year in a row, the legendary, old world Zoppé Family Circus returns to Tucson, setting up their Big Top tent in the parking lot on the corner of Congress and Avenida del Convento in the Mercado District. The 2024 run features twenty-four […]
Join Tucson Parks and Recreation and Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) for Bark in the Barrio at Armory Park, 220 S. 5th Ave. See the new PACC mobile, play games, grab some food, listen to music, and visit local exhibitors. Your furry friends can event get a photo with Santa! Dogs will be available for […]
Free Discovery Nights from 5-7 pm every Thursday at Children’s Museum Tucson! 12/28 Stars out of Paper Bags 01/04 What is your wish for the New Year? ¿Cuál es tu deseo para el año nuevo? 01/11 Guest: Capoeira Mandinga Tucson Learn Capoeira movements and make a craft!
Come celebrate the opening night of the Tucson Jazz Festival with a special cocktail hour with the Armen Donelian Quartet! Arturo Sandoval performs across the street at the Rialto Theater at 8pm, so come get in the mood with some more live jazz and cocktails at the Century Room! Doors open at 5pm with live […]
2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, time Grammy Award Winner, Emmy award recipient, six-time Billboard award winner Arturo Sandoval is one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist, and composer. Anyone who has seen him on the piano, lyrically improvising a ballad, or […]
Living History Day: Trades, Skills and Crafts of the Southwest Saturday, January 13, 10 am-2 pm Included with admission January’s Living History Day will take an in-depth look at the types of jobs or skills that men and women had in the 18th and 19th centuries. Also included will be the arts and crafts that […]
Get ready for an electrifying experience like no other! The Annual TJF Jazz Jam is back. This event pairs all our TJF artists together in unique ensembles throughout the day. The atmosphere will be charged with an irresistible energy as the best jazz musicians from around the globe create a truly unique experience that can […]
Isaiah J. Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz of the American Pianists Association is truly a rising star. He is a compelling composer and a powerhouse performer. The Juilliard graduate has performed with many major artists, recorded with Wynton Marsalis, is a Steinway Artist, […]
On the Second Sunday of the month, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block offers pay-what-you-wish admission all day. During January’s Second SundAZe, visitors will have the opportunity to get inspired by the current exhibition, CUMBI: Textiles, Society, and Memory in Andean South America. Come enjoy a hands-on art-making experiences. • Art-making Activities from […]
Playing the music of the famous album "Jazz Samba" from 1962 that launched the Brazilian Bossa Nova craze in North America, and more. The original album featured Charlie Byrd and Stan Getz. It was an explosion of Grammy's and Billboard hits including "One Note Samba," "Desafinado," and "Wave." DIEGO FIGUEREDO Grammy nominated Diego Figueiredo […]
Best known for his musicality, groove, and a profound understanding of a variety of styles, percussionist, educator and composer Alex Kautz has been an important part of the NY competitive music scene for the last decade and has played and/or recorded with some of the top artists in the industry. Alex’s quartet explores the rich […]
Every year incredible jazz musicians perform on the Fox stage, especially as part of the Tucson Jazz Festival. It’s hard to overstate the massive impact that this truly American art form has has had on the world, yet it can also be challenging to “find a way into it.” In response, this Curious Conversation will […]
After winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm and blues, soul and gospel and possessed of […]
Singer/pianist/songwriter BILL CANTOS has spent much of the last few years collaborating with music legends Burt Bacharach and Herb Alpert & Lani Hall; he’s also toured the world with artists ranging from Phil Collins to Kirk Whalum, Diane Schuur to Sergio Mendes and Dori Caymmi. His songs have been covered by Ramsey Lewis, Patti Austin, […]
Singer/pianist/songwriter BILL CANTOS has spent much of the last few years collaborating with music legends Burt Bacharach and Herb Alpert & Lani Hall; he’s also toured the world with artists ranging from Phil Collins to Kirk Whalum, Diane Schuur to Sergio Mendes and Dori Caymmi. His songs have been covered by Ramsey Lewis, Patti Austin, […]
From bicycles to bucket trucks, the Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Ave., is celebrating all forms of transportation on Saturday, January 20, at Zoom…Zoom!, a hands-on transportation extravaganza. Museum admission will be PAY-AS-YOU-WISH all day, from 9 am to 5 pm. Zoom … Zoom! activities will take place from 10:00am to 2:00pm. There will […]
Blue Note Records is celebrating their 85th Anniversary with a US Tour starring “The Blue Note Quintet” – A group brought together to honor the label’s rich history and pave the way for the eclectic artists of today’s roster. 6 Time Grammy Award nominee Gerald Clayton leads the band as Musical Director and Pianist; “Gerald […]
The Black Market Trust is a five member jazz band based in Los Angeles. Since the 2012 release of their all-instrumental debut album “The Black Market Trust” features the Django Reinhardt inspired gypsy sound of acoustic instruments, and infuses classics from the Great American Songbook with intricate vocal harmonies inspired by The Beach Boys and […]
90th Anniversary of the Capture of John Dillinger! Sunday, January 21st 10am-5pm, reenactments on 5th Ave at 11am, 1pm, 3pm Located at Hotel Congress, 5th Ave, Train Depot FREE, and all welcome! Celebrate with the 90th anniversary of the Tucson Police Departments capture of John Dillinger with - Sunday’s Free Dillinger Days event, a family-friendly […]
The PAW Patrol is on the lookout for Adventure Bay’s Top Heroes in the brand-new live show PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” coming to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall January 26-28! Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog […]
The PAW Patrol is on the lookout for Adventure Bay’s Top Heroes in the brand-new live show PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” coming to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall January 26-28! Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog […]
The PAW Patrol is on the lookout for Adventure Bay’s Top Heroes in the brand-new live show PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” coming to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall January 26-28! Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog […]
If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The 2023 tour brings their all new show to the stage, with a performance of The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” in its entirety, as well as the Beatles’ greatest hits. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four […]
The PAW Patrol is on the lookout for Adventure Bay’s Top Heroes in the brand-new live show PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” coming to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall January 26-28! Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog […]
The PAW Patrol is on the lookout for Adventure Bay’s Top Heroes in the brand-new live show PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” coming to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall January 26-28! Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog […]
Clarinetist Oran Etkin, alongside his quartet, uses jazz and interactive music to take students on a journey around the world! They’ll explore different instruments and cultures, and in the process they’ll discover how vibrant global cultures form the backbone of American music and society. Cartoon of Oran Etkin dancing with a living clarinet and tubaOran […]
Native Coloradan Pete McBride has spent two decades studying the world with a camera. A self-taught photographer, filmmaker, writer, and public speaker, he is a Sony Artisan of Imagery and has traveled on assignment to over 75 countries for the National Geographic Society, Smithsonian, Google, and The Nature Conservancy. He has also spoken on stages […]
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 7:30pm Leo Rich Theater SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR African Dances for Violin and Piano, Op. 58 REYNALDO HAHN Quintet in F-Sharp Minor for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello EUGENE YSAŸE Sonata for Solo Violin, Op. 27, No. 3 “Ballade” ERNEST BLOCH Quintet No. 1 for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
On the first Thursday of the month the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block offers extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. On February’s First Thursday, explore the museum, its collections, and exhibitions from the viewpoint of care.
The Mavericks, the eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, has gone through three distinct phases since it was founded in Miami in 1989. An initial period of heady success marked by big hits and critical acclaim in the ‘90s. A long hiatus starting 2003 when the musicians each went […]
Heavy hitting rock legends, Night Ranger have sold over 17 Million albums worldwide, performed across more than 4000 stages, and captivated a radio audience that exceeds 1 Billion. The band has transcended the arena rock sound and style well beyond that era and continue to grow their ever-evolving fan-base. Some of their best-selling albums include […]
Love, mistaken identity, and humor are woven throughout The Barber of Seville, Rossini’s comic opera masterpiece. The Barber of Seville is considered one of the greatest opera buffa of all time, maintaining its popularity for over two hundred years. Count Almaviva falls hopelessly in love with the beautiful Rosina, the young ward of a grumpy […]
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