Events in Tucson and Southern Arizona
You'll find an array of regional events listed below. Create your own itinerary by adding multiple events to our Trip Planner. Be sure to confirm details in advance, using the contact information provided with each event, because last-minute changes sometimes occur despite our efforts to ensure information is current. Featured event listings are highlighted with shaded background.
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Wyatt Earp Days
- May 26, 2012 — May 28, 2012
- Phone: (520) 866-5266, 1-888-457-3929
- Visit Website
Celebrate the life and times of the Old West's famous lawman in Tombstone, "the town too tough to die," with costumed entertainers, gunfights and street skits, a chili cook-off, stagecoach rides.
Interwoven Traditions: The Cultural Legacy Of Southwestern Textiles
- January 17, 2012 — November 18, 2013
- Address: 2100 North Amerind Road, Dragoon, AZ 85609
- Phone: 520.586.3666
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The Amerind Museum exhibits beautiful rugs and other textiles from its collection of treasures from Navajo, Hopi, Tarahumara, Rio Grande, and other weavers.
100 Years of Arizona’s Best: Minerals That Made The State
- February 08, 2012 — February 03, 2013
- Address: 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719
- Phone: 520-621-4516
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The UA Mineral Museum's new exhibit commemorates Arizona’s State Centennial with a dazzling display of Arizona minerals on loan from top collectors.
Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum Tours
- February 24, 2012 — June 02, 2012
- Address: 4823 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson, AZ 85714
- Phone: 520-294-1280
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Tour displays of 150 buggies and wagons; see Old West artifacts, a typical western streetscape, and historical Tucson memorabilia at the Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum.
Hopi Quilts: Unique Yet Universal
- February 24, 2012 — August 20, 2012
- Address: 1013 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721
- Phone: 520-621-6281
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Arizona State Museum hosts an exhibition of 20 inspiring examples of Hopi quilts from the 1970s to today, which demonstrate adaptation and use of this old American tradition.
A Journey: The Art of Glory Tacheenie-Campoy
- March 17, 2012 — October 31, 2012
- Address: 2100 North Amerind Road, Dragoon, AZ 85609
- Phone: 520-586-3666
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An exhibit by Diné (Navajo) artist Glory Tacheenie-Campoy, including original paintings, sculpture, mixed-media works, and prints at The Amerind Foundation. March 17 opening celebration will feature the artist and Dr. Ofelia Zepeda.
"This Land, This Sea” at Etherton Gallery
- March 24, 2012 — May 26, 2012
- Address: 135 S. 6th Ave. #B, Tucson, AZ 85701
- Phone: 520-624-7370
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Etherton Gallery exhibits works by three artists whose paintings and photographs evoke a spiritual, intuitive and impressionistic experience of the lush vistas, dense jungles and foamy seas.
Red: A Juried Invitational
- April 17, 2012 — June 01, 2012
- Address: 330 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
- Phone: 520-624-7370
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A show of 43 images in painting, photography, printmaking, fiber, drawing, and a variety of mixed media inspired by the ACT production based on the life of abstract artist Mark Rothko at Temple Gallery.
Steward Observatory Mirror Lab Tours
- April 24, 2012 — January 15, 2016
- Address: 933 N. Cherry Ave., N208, Tucson, AZ 85721-0065
- Phone: 520-626-8792 (Call to make reservations
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A behind-the-scenes look on Tuesdays and Fridays at the cutting-edge optical technology involved in making giant telescope mirrors at Steward Observatory Mirror Lab, University of Arizona.
Basketry Treasured
- April 28, 2012 — June 01, 2013
- Address: 1013 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721
- Phone: 520-626-8381
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This exhibit of 500 stunning examples of Native basketry represent the staggering depth and breadth of Arizona State Museum’s peerless collection, recently designated an American Treasure.
Frida's Style: Traditional Women's Costumes from Mexico
- Recurring daily
- May 01, 2012 — June 02, 2012
- Address: 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
- Phone: 520-624-2333
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The Tucson Museum of Art showcases jewelry and costumes favored by Frida Kahlo, with textiles from Tucson's Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume and objects from the museum's permanent collection.
Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- May 01, 2012 — June 03, 2012
- Address: 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
- Phone: 520-624-2333
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The Tucson Museum of Art presents an intimate look at Mexico’s prolific and well-known artist Frida Kahlo through the photographic lens of her lover/friend Nickolas Muray.
Sins of the Mother
- May 03, 2012 — May 27, 2012
- Address: 11 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
- Phone: 520-882-0555
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Beowulf Alley Theatre presents a powerful drama about revenge, forgiveness, and the comically human struggle to decipher which is which. Beowulf Alley Theatre.
San Xavier Mission Guided Tours
- May 14, 2012 — December 02, 2014
- Address: 1950 W. San Xavier Road, Tucson, AZ 85746-7409
- Phone: 520-294-2624
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Docents lead 45-minute tours of the National Historic Landmark, Monday - Saturday, and explain the mission's rich history and ornate interior that includes painted murals and original statuary.
Brass Tracks & Smoke Stacks: G-Scale Model Railroading
- May 16, 2012 — June 17, 2012
- Address: 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, Tucson, AZ 85712
- Phone: 520-881-0606
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The Mini Time-Machine Museum hosts an exhibit of G-scale model locomotives, both scratch-built and created from kits, loaned by members of the Tucson Garden Railway Society.
Tucson Padres Minor League Baseball
- May 17, 2012 — May 24, 2012
- Address: 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
- Phone: 520-434-1381
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Tucson's Triple-A baseball team, the Tucson Padres, the affiliate of the San Diego Padres, plays 72 home games at Tucson's Kino Stadium on summer evenings, April - August.
Arizona Restaurant Week
- May 19, 2012 — May 27, 2012
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Participating Tucson/Southern AZ restaurants offer a three-course dinner menu of signature dishes for $20, $30 or $40 per person, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted.
Meet Me in Marana
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
- May 23, 2012 — (No End Date)
- Address: 7548 N. Silverbell Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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Southern AZ Roadrunners hosts a free Wednesday night walk/run, starting at Crossroads at Silverbell Park. Registration begins at 5 p.m.
FC Tucson vs. Phoenix Monsoon Soccer Match
- May 23, 2012
- Address: 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
- Phone: 520-434-1011
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FC Tucson semi-pro soccer team takes on the Phoenix Monsoon at Kino Sports Complex.
Gallery Row ArtWalk
- May 24, 2012 — (No End Date)
- Address: 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718
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Browse the eclectic collection of fine art, enjoy live music and wine tastings at each of the Gallery Row galleries at Skyline and Campbell on Thursday evenings.
Paradiso Bar & Lounge Free Concert Thursdays
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
- May 24, 2012 — (No End Date)
- Address: 5655 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ 85757
- Phone: 800-344-9435
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Sol Casinos presents a free concert on Thursdays at Casino del Sol with a lineup that includes tributes to classic rock music legends.
Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market
- May 24, 2012 — (No End Date)
- Address: 100 S. Avenida del Convento, Tucson, AZ 85701
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Shop for locally grown fruits/vegetables, plants, flowers, eggs, baked/canned goods, honey, gourds, and herbal remedies at Mercado San Agustin on Thursdays.
Broadway Village Farmers' Market
- Recurring weekly on Friday
- May 25, 2012 — (No End Date)
- Address: 2926 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716
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Broadway Village, Tucson's charming original shopping center. hosts an indoor/outdoor farmers' market on Fridays with more than 40 local farmers and vendors.
Friday Night Live! Jazz Concert: Sylvan Street
- May 25, 2012
- Address: 820 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719
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Enjoy shopping, dining and a free concert under the stars at Geronimo Plaza Courtyard, Main Gate Square Fridays at 7 p.m. through August 17. Merchants validate parking in the Tyndall Garage after 5 pm, M-F
Murder Mystery at Hotel Congress: The Dillinger Diamonds
- May 25, 2012 — May 26, 2012
- Address: 311 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701
- Phone: 520-622-8848
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The acting troupe Murder Mayhem performs "The Dillinger Diamonds" interactive murder-mystery dinner theater at Hotel Congress. Guests encouraged to dress in 1930s attire.






