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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 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
"DeGrazia's Circus" January 31, 2020
Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia lived in Southern Italy from the ages of... Read More
Jan 31
DeGrazia's Saguaro Harvest January 31, 2020
The giant saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert casts a long shadow... Read More
Feb 01
Art Safari February 1, 2020
Central Tucson Gallery Association (CTGA) presents a walking tour of... Read More
Feb 01
Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase February 1, 2020 - February 16, 2020
For two weeks near the start of every year, Tucson becomes playground... Read More
Feb 01
1st Saturday Art Walk February 1, 2020 - June 6, 2020
This group exhibition of paintings and sculpture takes place on the... Read More
Feb 02
Artist Talk: Tony Foster, British Explorer and Artist February 2, 2020
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block invites you to join British... Read More
Feb 05
Sonoran Glass Art Show February 5, 2020 - February 9, 2020
The Sonoran Glass Art Show in Tucson features art glass beads,... Read More
Feb 05
Sonoran Glass Art Show February 5, 2020 - February 9, 2020
The Sonoran Glass Art Show in Tucson features art glass beads,... Read More
Feb 05
Bead Symposium February 5, 2020
Ornament Magazine , the ETHNOGRAPHIC GROUP , and Sonoran Glass School... Read More
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