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Tucson's Cultural Oasis
Not too long ago, The Wall Street Journal labeled Tucson a "mini-mecca for the arts" — marveling at the relatively high ratio of primo performing and visual arts groups for a city of its medium size. Tucson's vibrant artistic mix includes exceptional museums, inspiring galleries, mesmerizing public murals, a rich filmmaking history and a trendsetting music scene. The creativity trickles down at classes and workshops where you can make your own masterpieces, indoors and out.
So, whether you're roaming the clubs downtown or making reservations at an entertainment hall on the university campus or a hotel in the foothills or other venues around the city, you can choose from a vast line-up of concerts, plays, films, comedy shows, outdoor festivals and art exhibits to your liking in Tucson.
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Featured Visual & Performing Arts Events
Jan 17
Abstract Conversations - Color Line and Gesture January 17, 2020
Abstract Conversations - Color Line and Gesture Debora Stewart and Ka... Read More
Jan 18
La Encantada Fine Art Festival January 18, 2020 - January 19, 2020
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance presents its annual... Read More
Jan 18
National Parks Store | Trunk Show: Mata Ortiz Pottery January 18, 2020 - January 19, 2020
Contemporary Mata Ortiz pottery displays pre-Hispanic influences... Read More
Jan 18
Mineral Madness Family Events and Sale January 18, 2020 - January 19, 2020
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum allows everyone, from the novice to the... Read More
Jan 19
Poetry Reading January 19, 2020
Enjoy three acclaimed Tucson poets reading their work aloud in the... Read More
Jan 25
Beautiful Marvelous January 25, 2020 - May 31, 2020
Tucson Landscape designer, Jason Isenberg and his team at REALM will... Read More
Jan 26
American Indian Arts Exposition January 26, 2020 - February 16, 2020
This official event of the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase... Read More
Jan 26
Open House at Gadsden Pacific Division Toy Train Museum January 26, 2020 - September 27, 2020
Fun for all ages! See indoor and outdoor toy train layouts at this... Read More
Jan 31
Gem & Jam Festival January 31, 2020 - February 2, 2020
The annual Gem and Jam Festival is held each year during the world-... Read More
Jan 31
DeGrazias Circus January 31, 2020
Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia lived in Southern Italy from the ages of... Read More
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