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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Ansel Adams: The View from Here

  • January 17, 2012  — February 05, 2012
  • Address: 1030 N. Olive Rd., Tucson, AZ 85721-0103
  • Phone: (520) 621-7968
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This Center for Creative Photography exhibit explores the relationship between Adams's landscape photographs and how he came to understand the importance of the natural environment.

Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum Tours

  • January 17, 2012  — April 25, 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.

Many Mexicos: Vistas de la Frontera

  • Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • January 17, 2012  — November 17, 2012
  • Address: 1031 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85701
  • Phone: 520-621-6302
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Arizona State Museum's 2010 Mexico bicentennial-centennial exhibition interprets a broad sweep of Mexican history from the perspective of the Arizona borderlands. Closed federal holidays.

The Retablo of Ciudad Rodrigo at UA Museum of Art

  • January 17, 2012  — December 29, 2013
  • Address: 1031 N. Olive Rd., Tucson, AZ 85721-0002
  • Phone: 520-621-7567
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The University of Arizona Museum of Art's exhibit of 26 panels from the altarpiece of Ciudad Rodrigo is one of the most important groups of paintings produced in late 15th-century Spain.

Steward Observatory Mirror Lab Tours

  • January 17, 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.

Carnival of Illusion/A Magical Journey Around the World

  • Recurring daily
  • January 20, 2012  — May 31, 2012
  • Address: 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
  • Phone: 520-615-5299
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Laugh, have fun, and celebrate as Carnival of Illusion presents national-quality magic in an old-world setting limited to just 35 guests at Doubletree Hotel Reid Park.

Hopi Quilts: Unique Yet Universal

  • January 20, 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.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun - Portraits of DeGrazia

  • Recurring daily
  • January 20, 2012  — January 20, 2013
  • Address: 6300 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718
  • Phone: 520-299-9191 800-545-2185
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The spirit of Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia is captured in this special collection of more than 50 portraits by dozens of artists at Gallery in the Sun.

Butterfly Magic at the Gardens

  • Recurring daily
  • January 22, 2012  — April 30, 2012
  • Address: 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Phone: 520-326-9686
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Tucson Botanical Gardens presents a live tropical butterfly exhibit. View colorful butterflies fluttering in a special greenhouse and help support global efforts for sustainable conservation.

Science Downtown: Mars & Beyond

  • January 22, 2012  — June 09, 2012
  • Address: 300 E. Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
  • Phone: Box Office: 520-622-8595
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Explore the wonders of Earth’s neighborhood, our solar system, in stunning color and clarity. The emphasis is on Mars, the “Red Planet,” at Science Downtown.

San Xavier Mission Guided Tours

  • January 23, 2012  — August 12, 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.

We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!

  • Recurring daily
  • January 26, 2012  — February 19, 2012
  • Address: 11 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
  • Phone: 520-882-0555
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Beowulf Alley Theatre presents a hilarious farce with a message of social reform. Beowulf Alley Theatre.

Arizona Centennial Art Exhibit at Tohono Chul Park

  • January 26, 2012  — April 22, 2012
  • Address: 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704
  • Phone: 520-742-6455
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A juried exhibit at Tohono Chul Park celebrates Arizona’s centennial birthday with artworks that focus on the flora, fauna, landscape, and culture that defines the Grand Canyon State.

Horse Racing at Rillito Park Race Track

  • January 28, 2012  — March 25, 2012
  • Address: 4502 N. First Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718
  • Phone: Phone: 520-293-5011
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Tucson's landmark Rillito Park Race Track is the scene of live Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred horse racing on weekends through March 25 (excluding Feb 4-5).

Frida's Style: Traditional Women's Costumes from Mexico

  • Recurring daily
  • January 28, 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
  • January 29, 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.

ATC Presents Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps'

  • Recurring daily
  • February 01, 2012  — February 04, 2012
  • Address: 330 S. Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
  • Phone: 520-622-2823
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Arizona Theatre Company presents at Temple of Music and Art 'The 39 Steps', Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece spy novel.

Sundance Welcome Horse Show

  • February 01, 2012  — February 05, 2012
  • Address: 11300 S. Houghton Road, Tucson, AZ 85747
  • Phone: 520.762.9100
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Horse Shows in the Sun presents the first of its six-week Arizona Winter Circuit with hunter, jumper and equitation classes for novice and experienced riders. Pima County Fairgrounds.

Spirit of Rodeo Shared in Images

  • February 01, 2012  — March 03, 2012
  • Address: 7250 South Tucson Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85706
  • Phone: (520) 573-8100
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An exhibit of hall-of-fame rodeo photographer Louise Serpa’s images, along with works by her daughter, professional photographer Mia Larocque, at the Tucson Airport’s Lower Link Gallery.

Broadway Village Farmers' Market

  • Recurring weekly on Friday
  • February 03, 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.

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