Calendar of Events

Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA » Downtown Tucson Partnership
← May
July →
Event List Calendar
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
1
Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA
Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA
June 1, 2013 8:00 am - 10:00 am
At YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Every Saturday morning in June – June 1, 8, 15 ,22 & 29 – 8am-10 am, kids can spend time working in a real garden, learning to create healthy garden…Read More...

Puzzle Exchange
Puzzle Exchange
June 1, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Got Puzzles??? Check out the Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange at the Main Library. Bring puzzles to trade for puzzles from the display. Parking is free on Saturdays, Sundays, evenings, or less…Read More...

Arts for All – 3D artwork
Arts for All – 3D artwork
June 1, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
The mission of Arts for All is to provide accessible education, training, and experiences in the arts to children, particularly those with special needs. Arts for All currently has nine…Read More...

Sonrisa Designs
Sonrisa Designs
June 1, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Member artwork of Sonrisa Designs, a co-op of artists primarily from the Phoenix, Yuma, and U.S./Mexico border areas, will be displayed. The co-op was formed in 2002, and artists enjoy…Read More...

Artwork of Dee Bates – painting
Artwork of Dee Bates – painting
June 1, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Artist’s Statement: To interact with the landscape forms around me, to play with paint and infuse with color and see the world in a new way;…all these inspire and direct me…Read More...

Edmund White GLBT Author Event
Edmund White GLBT Author Event
June 1, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
In biography, social history, travel writing, journalism, the short story and the novel, prolific and versatile author, Edmund White, has chronicled the gay experience in the United States from the…Read More...

Catfish and Weezie
Catfish and Weezie
June 1, 2013 12:00 pm
catfishandweezie
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
Spacey hazy dreamy steel guitar and vocal duo…Connor ‘Catfish’ Gallaher and Louise ‘Weezie’ Le Hir. More information here. Read More...

1st Saturday Art Walks
1st Saturday Art Walks
June 1, 2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1st Sat art walk
At Warehouse Arts District
Visit some of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art, including: jewelry, pottery, glass, clothing, paintings, sculpture, music, learning of regional history and more. Enjoy…Read More...

Hot Dog Chilly Dog
Hot Dog Chilly Dog
June 1, 2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
M.T.Dietz . Hot Dog Chilly Dog
At Contreras Gallery
CTGA – SUMMER ART CRUISE “Hot Dog Chilly Dog” Artist: Mary Theresa Dietz Exhibition Dates: June 1 Through June 29 Reception: June 1, from 6 pm. – 9 pm. “…I paint mostly with oil sticks, but…Read More...

Stern Observation
Stern Observation
June 1, 2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
At Thee Collection Agency
1st Saturdays Art Walk Reception. Hosted by THEE COLLECTION AGENCY 222 E 6TH ST TUCSON AZ 85705 New works by Alexandra Lombard. Reception June 1st 6-9pm. Original work for sale, free entry. Boutique shopping…Read More...

Summer Art Cruise
Summer Art Cruise
June 1, 2013 6:00 pm
summerCruise
At Warehouse Arts District
Launching the summer of art! Central Tucson Gallery Association presents its 14th SUMMER ART CRUISE, this Saturday, June 1, an art expo showcasing contemporary art in the Old Pueblo. Receptions…Read More...

Feather – A Cirque Roots Production
Feather – A Cirque Roots Production
June 1, 2013 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Feather-Flyer_Online
At Tucson Museum of Art
Feather June 1, 2013 Two Shows, 1 Night Only at the Tucson Museum of Art 6:30pm & 9:00pm Tickets: $10 in Advance and $12 at the Door visit www.cirqueroots.com/feather Cirque Roots Productions presents a Blackfeet legend…Read More...

TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run and Walk
TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run and Walk
June 1, 2013 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
2013 poster
At Armory Park
The 7th Annual Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run/Walk — the biggest running block party in Arizona! Fast course, free food, live music, free Children’s One Mile, and after-party throughout…Read More...

Whole Lotta Zep
Whole Lotta Zep
June 1, 2013 7:00 pm
Whole-Lotta-Zep-220x146
At Club Congress
($6, 7PM, 21+) Since 2007 Whole Lotta Zep has been wowing audiences with their faithful renditions of the Led Zeppelin repertoire. Harnessing the power and creativity of those original Heavy Metal…Read More...

Mitzi Cowell
Mitzi Cowell
June 1, 2013 7:00 pm
mitzicowell
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
I’m mostly concentrating on my original music and producing other people’s projects these days. I started out as an electric guitarist in blues, R&B, rock, and variety bands, and started…Read More...

The Thin Man
The Thin Man
June 1, 2013 7:30 pm
thinmansmall2
At Fox Tucson Theatre
The Thin Man marked the first pairing of what was to become one of the movies’ great romantic teams. This pre-code film was one of the biggest hits of William…Read More...

Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse
June 1, 2013 8:00 pm
ICP 2013
At Rialto Theatre
Known for their wild live metal/rap performances, Insane Clown Posse, composed of Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope will play the Rialto on Tour for their latest album The Might…Read More...

Kung Fu Night: Drunken Master
Kung Fu Night: Drunken Master
June 1, 2013 8:00 pm
At The Screening Room
Kung Fu Night returns! The Jacky Chan masterpiece on the big screen, with vintage kung fu trailers, giveaways, contests and more. www.facebook.com/tucsonfilm Read More...
2
The Thin Man
The Thin Man
June 2, 2013 2:00 pm
thinmansmall2
At Fox Tucson Theatre
The Thin Man marked the first pairing of what was to become one of the movies’ great romantic teams. This pre-code film was one of the biggest hits of William…Read More...
3
Seeking Center – Summer Dance Intensive
Seeking Center – Summer Dance Intensive
June 3, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
At Break Out Studios
BreakOut Studios Seeking Center Summer Intensive June 3rd-8th 2013 Join us for an incredible week of classes ending with an amazing performance! June 3rd-8th. Guest faculty brought in to teach and mentor! AN…Read More...

Drop-in Job Help
Drop-in Job Help
June 3, 2013 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Computer instructor is available to answer questions regarding resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required. DATES: Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, & 24,…Read More...

Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress)
Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress)
June 3, 2013 5:00 pm
MMM
At Hotel Congress
Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, non-competitive, social 3-mile run/walk, Meet Me at Maynards, begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress. www.meetmeatmaynards.com The mission of Meet Me at Maynards is to bring active…Read More...

Jazz Guild Jam w/TF
Jazz Guild Jam w/TF
June 3, 2013 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Jazz Guild Jam
At Elliott's on Congress
Tony Frank and The Jazz Guild of Tucson host the top Real Jazz Jam in The OP. Every Monday night at ELLIOTT’s on CONGRESS, Tucson’s finest cats come and blow through…Read More...
4
Gangplank Studios initiative (photography, video, art, etc)
Gangplank Studios initiative (photography, video, art, etc)
June 4, 2013 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Gangplank Studios initiative (photography, video, art, etc). – Kick Off Meeting to discuss ideas regarding the studio initiative. I’ll be posting a shared agenda link. Please add topics as you…Read More...

BellaLEAD, Women’s climbing group
BellaLEAD, Women’s climbing group
June 4, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Rocks and Ropes
•Get in Shape •Learn to lead climb •Make new friends •develop self confidence •Learn to take lead falls •Be brave! •Have fun! Lead climbing is a fun way to challenge yourself emotionally. By embracing your fear and…Read More...

STRFKR
STRFKR
June 4, 2013 8:00 pm
STRFKR_by_Rachel_Hubbard-220x220
At Club Congress
w/ Wampire & Feelings (18+, 8PM, $15/$17) In the past, Portland, OR-based Starfucker (STRFKR) has received almost as much attention for its not-always-accessible moniker as for its immensely accessible dance hooks. But,…Read More...

La Cerca, Mombasa, Monophonic Hillside
La Cerca, Mombasa, Monophonic Hillside
June 4, 2013 9:00 pm
At The District Tavern
Read More...
5
Lunch & Learn presented by Tempo Creative
Lunch & Learn presented by Tempo Creative
June 5, 2013 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Lunch and Learn Series: Discover What Your Peers Are Doing. The Lunch and Learn Series is a weekly program that is presented by a member company on a rotating basis. The…Read More...

Magic: The Gathering at Hotel Congress
Magic: The Gathering at Hotel Congress
June 5, 2013 6:00 pm
magicW
At Hotel Congress
Anything goes.  There are no restrictions in this “gathering” to make friends, nerd out, drink beer, etc. Just hang out in Copper Hall and make sure to bring your deck of…Read More...

Open Hack Night
Open Hack Night
June 5, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Every Wednesday, Gangplank Tucson will be hosting a hacknight. The basic idea behind having a hacknight, is that it’s fun to work at Gangplank, and it’s fun to hang out…Read More...

Run Boy Run
Run Boy Run
June 5, 2013 7:00 pm
runboyrun-420x260
At Club Congress
w/ Jared & the Mill (7pm, $8, 21+) Run Boy Run has been making noise in Arizona… We mean that literally and figuratively. Three strong female voices weave a spectacular tapestry…Read More...

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
June 5, 2013 8:00 pm
grace-potter-web
At Rialto Theatre
With a mixture of blues, folk, and alternative rock, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals play the Rialto Theatre as part of their tour to promote their latest album “The Lion…Read More...

REWIND: Old-school hip hop
REWIND: Old-school hip hop
June 5, 2013 10:00 pm
Rewind
At Playground
Join DJ Alias and guests for all the classic hip hop we love and miss. Featuring classic hip hop movies on Tucson’s biggest screen (think Friday, Juice, etc.) and $10 40oz…Read More...
6
Drop-in Job Help
Drop-in Job Help
June 6, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Computer instructor is available to answer questions regarding resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required. DATES: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27,…Read More...

Individual Job Counseling
Individual Job Counseling
June 6, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Career Services Unlimited counselor provides free, one-on-one career counseling. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is necessary, but sessions are limited to 30 minutes. Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013 —…Read More...

Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
June 6, 2013 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
At Mercado San Agustin
Shop Local and Support the Community Food Bank!  Find fresh, sustainably grown foods while supporting local farmers and producers.  The market offers Arizona fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, eggs, honey, free-range meat,…Read More...

Psychedelic Furs
Psychedelic Furs
June 6, 2013 8:00 pm
Psych Furs Image 2010.jpg copy
At Rialto Theatre
with My Jerusalem (all ages show) If you were to dissect the alternative rock dominating today’s music, you’ll find that much of it pays homage to The Psychedelic Furs.  Led by…Read More...
7
Anchor Stand-up Meeting
Anchor Stand-up Meeting
June 7, 2013 10:00 am - 11:00 am
At Gangplank Tucson
This stand-up meeting at 10am gives all Gangplank Anchors a chance to update each other on the status of various initiatives, discuss roadblocks and collaborate to move forward quickly. Read More...

Urban Yarns @ the Library
Urban Yarns @ the Library
June 7, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Calling all downtown knitters & crocheters! Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, & find inspiration for your next project. Note: No instruction is provided. DATES: Fridays, June 7,…Read More...

Pima County Home & Garden Show
Pima County Home & Garden Show
June 7, 2013 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
At Tucson Convention Center
Your dream home starts here… at one of the largest home shows in the southwestern US market. The Pima County Home & Garden Show is the best place to discover…Read More...

George Howard Band
George Howard Band
June 7, 2013 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
George Howard Band
At Playground
George Howard Band make their Playground debut at Playground’s Friday happy hour. NO COVER About George Howard Band: George Howard has been involved in playing the blues and R&B for over 25 years.…Read More...

Naim Amor
Naim Amor
June 7, 2013 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
At Borderlands Brewing Company
Solo performance, atmospheric songs, soundscapes. Read More...

2013 Lumies Awards Celebration
2013 Lumies Awards Celebration
June 7, 2013 6:30 pm
The Lumies
At El Casino Ballroom
An evening of great food, music and company–including artists, industry and government leaders, and those who love the arts! Enjoy a buffet of delectable eats from Gallery of Food and…Read More...

Sun Bones CD Release
Sun Bones CD Release
June 7, 2013 8:00 pm
At Borderlands Brewing Company
Celebrating their new album, Sentinel Peak, with a release party on Friday, June 7th at Borderlands Brewery. Also on the bill are special guests The Cordials and Brass Tax. Get more…Read More...

Bradford Trojan & Fur Family
Bradford Trojan & Fur Family
June 7, 2013 9:00 pm
bradford-220x220
At Hotel Congress
(9pm, FREE on the plaza, 21+) Join us for this FREE groovy plaza show! Bradford Trojan and Fur Family always tickle our fancy, we hope you’re ear drums are ticklish. More show…Read More...

Keep Calm For Summer Fest
Keep Calm For Summer Fest
June 7, 2013 9:00 pm
keepcalmsummerfest-420x260
At Club Congress
School is out for the summer, so put those books down and come RAGE with JDM Media Group at Hotel Congress. Drink specials all night, 5 DJ’s mixing house/hip hop/dub…Read More...

Ferrodyne, Horse Black
Ferrodyne, Horse Black
June 7, 2013 10:00 pm
ferrodyne
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
FERRODYNE was initially formed in 2007 by Doug Smith, Chris Byrne and Liza Byrne in Portland, Oregon. The trio moved back to Tucson, their hometown, in 2008. FERRODYNE’s debut album,…Read More...
8
Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA
Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA
June 8, 2013 8:00 am - 10:00 am
At YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Every Saturday morning in June – June 1, 8, 15 ,22 & 29 – 8am-10 am, kids can spend time working in a real garden, learning to create healthy garden…Read More...

Pima County Home & Garden Show
Pima County Home & Garden Show
June 8, 2013 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Pima Co home show
At Tucson Convention Center
Your dream home starts here… at one of the largest home shows in the southwestern US market. The Pima County Home & Garden Show is the best place to discover…Read More...

Catfish and Weezie
Catfish and Weezie
June 8, 2013 12:00 pm
catfishandweezie
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
Spacey hazy dreamy steel guitar and vocal duo…Connor ‘Catfish’ Gallaher and Louise ‘Weezie’ Le Hir. More information here. Read More...

The Gunfight at the OK Corral: Fact, Fiction, and Finances
The Gunfight at the OK Corral: Fact, Fiction, and Finances
June 8, 2013 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Historian Jim Turner presents this Arizona Humanities Council lecture. The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral is the best-known, yet least understood event in the history of the Wild West. On October…Read More...

Splash and Dash
Splash and Dash
June 8, 2013 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
June 8th
At Lohse Family YMCA
Come join us and dance to the music at the pool while spending time with your friends and family! Enjoy playing “minute to win” games and get creative with finger foam…Read More...

Summer Beer Series
Summer Beer Series
June 8, 2013 5:00 pm
SummerBeerTastings-web2
At Hotel Congress
There’s nothing like a tall cold one on a hot summer day.  By popular demand, the summer beer tastings are back! JUNE 8 : SAMUEL SMITH’S Sample a selection of…Read More...

2nd Saturdays Downtown
2nd Saturdays Downtown
June 8, 2013 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Hey Bucko
At 2nd Saturdays Scott Avenue Stage
Come downtown and experience all the venues and restaurants that are hopping with great fun for everyone! This edition of 2nd Saturdays, on the Scott Avenue stage, features: 6:30pm-7:45pm: Hey, Bucko! Instrumental/Cowboy/Surf 7:45pm-8pm: Belly…Read More...

Line of Sight
Line of Sight
June 8, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At The Drawing Studio
Drawings by TDS faculty and students June 8 – July 13 Reception: Saturday, June 8, 6–8 pm Summer heralds the vacation season, a time to travel to other places, outside and inside the…Read More...

Hana’s Saturday Twilight Milonga
Hana’s Saturday Twilight Milonga
June 8, 2013 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
At Cafe A La Carte/Tucson Museum of Art
Hana’s Saturday Twilight Milonga happens on the 2nd Saturday of every month 7pm- 7:45pm – Class by Juan Carlos & Sally and visiting instructors, No partner or dance experience needed. 7:45 PM -………….…Read More...

Tesoro
Tesoro
June 8, 2013 7:00 pm
tesoro
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
Tesoro has a unique sound that captivates even the most sophisticated Flamenco purists and enthusiasts. With rock, blues, and jazz influences, Tesoro takes Flamenco Fusion to a new level. Performing…Read More...

Soul Music at 2nd Saturdays
Soul Music at 2nd Saturdays
June 8, 2013 7:00 pm
SW Soul
At La Placita Village
Southwest Soul Circuit celebrates its 2nd year anniversary with 2nd Saturdays Downtown, Mardi Gras style! The celebration takes place in the plaza of La Placita Village on June 8th starting at…Read More...

Edible Baja Arizona’s Launch Party
Edible Baja Arizona’s Launch Party
June 8, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
edible
At Museum Of Contemporary Art
A block party celebrating local Tucson musical and culinary talent. The event is free and open to the public.  Musical performance by Vox Urbana (“raw cumbia from the heat of…Read More...

The Modeens, Aaron Gilmartin
The Modeens, Aaron Gilmartin
June 8, 2013 7:00 pm
modeens-420x260
At Club Congress
The Modeens return to Club Congress for this early evening Second Saturday event. Hot from their May release of “Electric Caribou,” the band will be sure to impress with their…Read More...

David Grisman Bluegrass Experience
David Grisman Bluegrass Experience
June 8, 2013 7:30 pm
grisman
At Fox Tucson Theatre
For nearly half a century, mandolinist/composer/bandleader/producer David Grisman has been a guiding force in the evolving world of acoustic music. His musical range is wide and deep – embracing many…Read More...
9
Pima County Home & Garden Show
Pima County Home & Garden Show
June 9, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pima Co home show
At Tucson Convention Center
Your dream home starts here… at one of the largest home shows in the southwestern US market. The Pima County Home & Garden Show is the best place to discover…Read More...

The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects
June 9, 2013 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At V Fine Thai
The Usual Suspects are a band that has mixed rock, blues, R&B, a little country, and a pinch of jazz together since they formed in 2006. But that just begins…Read More...
10
Drop-in Job Help
Drop-in Job Help
June 10, 2013 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Computer instructor is available to answer questions regarding resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required. DATES: Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, & 24,…Read More...

Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress)
Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress)
June 10, 2013 5:00 pm
MMM
At Hotel Congress
Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, non-competitive, social 3-mile run/walk, Meet Me at Maynards, begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress. www.meetmeatmaynards.com The mission of Meet Me at Maynards is to bring active…Read More...

Bad Veins
Bad Veins
June 10, 2013 7:00 pm
bad-veins-220x146
At Club Congress
(All Ages, 7PM, $8/$10) Conjuring a virtual indie rock orchestra out of their two members, Bad Veins emerged from the Cincinnati scene in the late-2000s with a diverse sound slyly incorporating…Read More...

Jazz Guild Jam w/TF
Jazz Guild Jam w/TF
June 10, 2013 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Jazz Guild Jam
At Elliott's on Congress
Tony Frank and The Jazz Guild of Tucson host the top Real Jazz Jam in The OP. Every Monday night at ELLIOTT’s on CONGRESS, Tucson’s finest cats come and blow through…Read More...
11
Skills for Successful Employment
Skills for Successful Employment
June 11, 2013 8:30 am
At YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Skills for Successful Employment is a four-day employability skills training program for women who are ­searching for employment, changing careers or seeking advancement in their chosen field. Employment skills workshops take…Read More...

eBook and Audiobook Workshop
eBook and Audiobook Workshop
June 11, 2013 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Looking for one-on-one help with downloading and transferring a book using your computer? Bring it to the library for demonstrations, questions, and hands-on help. Registration is required. Register online or call…Read More...

Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer Orientation
June 11, 2013 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
If you’re wondering how you can help, here’s an opportunity to find out about a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Please fill out an application and bring it with…Read More...

Catalyst Cafe: Where Tech Meets Tucson
Catalyst Cafe: Where Tech Meets Tucson
June 11, 2013 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Welcome to the Catalyst Café, where we’re talking every month about tech in the service of people, neighborhoods, nonprofits and small business. Come Out and Make Stuff: Tucson’s New Co-working and…Read More...

The Geto Boys
The Geto Boys
June 11, 2013 8:00 pm
GB
At Rialto Theatre
The Geto Boys are a gangsta rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. They are known for ultra-violent lyrical content and socially conscious messages.…Read More...

Inaeona and North
Inaeona and North
June 11, 2013 8:00 pm
inaeona-420x260
At Club Congress
After numerous US tours and a highly praised split in 2011 with He Whose Ox is Gored, Boston’s ethereal moongazers InAeona have been busy honing their lunar craft. The time…Read More...

Black Sabbath Listening Party
Black Sabbath Listening Party
June 11, 2013 10:00 pm
blacksabbathparty-220x340
At Club Congress
“13″ is the upcoming nineteenth studio album by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. The album is set to be released in North America June 11th. More information here. Read More...
12
Skills for Successful Employment
Skills for Successful Employment
June 12, 2013 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
At YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Skills for Successful Employment is a four-day employability skills training program for women who are ­searching for employment, changing careers or seeking advancement in their chosen field. Employment skills workshops take…Read More...

Tucson Lunch and Learn
Tucson Lunch and Learn
June 12, 2013 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Tucson Lunch and Learn: “Content Is Queen – Learn How to Leverage the Power of Whitepapers, Blogs, and Articles to Attract Prospects and Convert Them to Clients,” presented Castelazo Marketing…Read More...

Open Hack Night
Open Hack Night
June 12, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Every Wednesday, Gangplank Tucson will be hosting a hacknight. The basic idea behind having a hacknight, is that it’s fun to work at Gangplank, and it’s fun to hang out…Read More...

Miss Lana Rebel, Kevin Michael Mayfield
Miss Lana Rebel, Kevin Michael Mayfield
June 12, 2013 7:00 pm
miss lana rebel
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
The Portland Mercury wrote that Miss Lana Rebel is “the badass matriarch of local dustbowl country.” It’s an appreciative nod to a songwriter whose presence can cut through the din…Read More...

Summer of Strange Tour 2013 w/Krizz Kaliko (rap)
Summer of Strange Tour 2013 w/Krizz Kaliko (rap)
June 12, 2013 8:00 pm
SOS_11x17
At Rialto Theatre
with Mayday!, Stevie Stone (all ages show) It’s not every day a musical genius is born. With the release of his second solo CD, GENIUS, KRIZZ KALIKO convincingly claims that title.…Read More...

Brother Dege and Truckstop Darlin’
Brother Dege and Truckstop Darlin’
June 12, 2013 8:00 pm
brotherdege-420x260
At Club Congress
Brother Dege is touring the country riding the momentum from his hit on the Django Unchained Soundtrack, “Too Old to Die Young.” We are excited to bring him to the…Read More...

REWIND: Old-school hip hop
REWIND: Old-school hip hop
June 12, 2013 10:00 pm
Rewind
At Playground
Join DJ Alias and guests for all the classic hip hop we love and miss. Featuring classic hip hop movies on Tucson’s biggest screen (think Friday, Juice, etc.) and $10 40oz…Read More...
13
Drop-in Job Help
Drop-in Job Help
June 13, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Computer instructor is available to answer questions regarding resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required. DATES: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27,…Read More...

Individual Job Counseling
Individual Job Counseling
June 13, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Career Services Unlimited counselor provides free, one-on-one career counseling. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is necessary, but sessions are limited to 30 minutes. Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013 —…Read More...

Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
June 13, 2013 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
At Mercado San Agustin
Shop Local and Support the Community Food Bank!  Find fresh, sustainably grown foods while supporting local farmers and producers.  The market offers Arizona fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, eggs, honey, free-range meat,…Read More...

Cody Simpson
Cody Simpson
June 13, 2013 7:00 pm
Cody Simpson
At Rialto Theatre
(Singer/Songwriter) with Ryan Beatty, Before You Exit Get show details here.     Read More...

Salvador Duran
Salvador Duran
June 13, 2013 7:30 pm
salvador duran
At Hotel Congress
The iconic musician/painter entertains patio patrons every Thursday with his brand of Flamenco/Mexican pop. Listen online here. Read More...

Cinema La Placita: “What’s Up Doc” (1972)
Cinema La Placita: “What’s Up Doc” (1972)
June 13, 2013 7:30 pm
What's up doc
At La Placita Village
The accidental mix up of four identical plaid overnight bags leads to a series of increasingly wild and wacky situations. Starring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal. Directed by Peter Bogdonovich. Since…Read More...
14
Urban Yarns @ the Library
Urban Yarns @ the Library
June 14, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Calling all downtown knitters & crocheters! Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, & find inspiration for your next project. Note: No instruction is provided. DATES: Fridays, June 7,…Read More...

LeadLocal Summer High School Program
LeadLocal Summer High School Program
June 14, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Join LeadLocal to celebrate the Beyond the Classroom high school participants and their accomplishments. View the final project presentations for Children’s Museum Tucson and Tucson Values Teachers & vote for…Read More...

New Planker Tour
New Planker Tour
June 14, 2013 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Come learn how Gangplank Tucson is uniting the creative class by providing space and resources for innovative ideas to flourish. We are a collaborative workspace, without physical or financial barriers…Read More...

Kino Heritage Fruit Trees
Kino Heritage Fruit Trees
June 14, 2013 12:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Introduce yourself to the fascinating connections between our food, our history, our environment and our culture as seen through the lens of fruit trees. Presented by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Registration is…Read More...

Grants Databases Open Lab
Grants Databases Open Lab
June 14, 2013 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Opportunity for nonprofit & community organizations to research using the Foundation Directory Online & the Arizona Guide to Grants databases with a librarian present to help maximize search results. Seating at…Read More...

Bishop/Nelly Duo
Bishop/Nelly Duo
June 14, 2013 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Bishop Nelly
At Playground
Show info here. Read More...

Local Love presents Metal Fest
Local Love presents Metal Fest
June 14, 2013 7:00 pm
metal fest
At Rialto Theatre
We Killed the Union 10:45-11:15 Angelic to Ashes 10:00-10:30 Stands with Fists 9:15-9:45 Scorned Embrace 8:30-9:00 Our Daily Trespasses 7:45-8:15 Solace in Nothing 7-7:30 Show details here. Read More...

RAW Artists present: KALEIDOSCOPE
RAW Artists present: KALEIDOSCOPE
June 14, 2013 8:00 pm
RawArtistposter-220x101
At Club Congress
8pm, $10/$15, 21+ RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features a musical performances, film screenings, fashion shows, art gallery, performance art, and featured hairstylists and makeup artists. These artists…Read More...

Mombasa and The Procell
Mombasa and The Procell
June 14, 2013 9:00 pm
mombasa
At Hotel Congress
Come hang with us on the plaza for some local FUNK jams provided by Mombasa & the Procell. Long live the funk.   More information here. Read More...

Jessica Fichot
Jessica Fichot
June 14, 2013 10:00 pm
jessicafichot
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
L.A.-based chanteuse, songwriter and accordionist Jessica Fichot is a lot like her hometown of Paris: French at heart, but with a soul that’s truly international. Drawing from her multi-ethnic French…Read More...
15
Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA
Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA
June 15, 2013 8:00 am - 10:00 am
At YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Every Saturday morning in June – June 1, 8, 15 ,22 & 29 – 8am-10 am, kids can spend time working in a real garden, learning to create healthy garden…Read More...

Farmers’ Market at Maynards
Farmers’ Market at Maynards
June 15, 2013 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Maynards Market & Kitchen
Fresh produce and local food products, with 20+ vendors from the Tucson and surrounding area, this Farmers’ Market location provides residents who live in or near downtown a weekly opportunity…Read More...

Seed Library Volunteer Orientation
Seed Library Volunteer Orientation
June 15, 2013 8:30 am - 9:30 am
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
The Seed Library welcomes volunteers of all abilities and interests, you don’t have to have to gardening or seed saving experience to volunteer. Please complete the volunteer form found here (link…Read More...

Catfish and Weezie
Catfish and Weezie
June 15, 2013 12:00 pm
catfishandweezie
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
Spacey hazy dreamy steel guitar and vocal duo…Connor ‘Catfish’ Gallaher and Louise ‘Weezie’ Le Hir. More information here. Read More...

TEDxLIVE
TEDxLIVE
June 15, 2013 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
tedx
At Playground
The official stream rebroadcast of TEDxLIVE from June 12th. Playground menu available. A new kind of TEDx event The idea for TEDxLive grew out of a question we at TED were asking…Read More...

Backyard Food Production, Part I: Gardening
Backyard Food Production, Part I: Gardening
June 15, 2013 5:00 pm
At Museum Of Contemporary Art
This class will focus on growing food in the backyard-vegetable and fruit organic gardening in hopes of getting closer to becoming more self-sufficient for people who don’t live in the…Read More...

Beer Dinner with Merchant du Vin
Beer Dinner with Merchant du Vin
June 15, 2013 6:30 pm
SummerBeerTastings-web2
At Hotel Congress
Beverage Director/Sommelier David Torkko will lead beer aficionados through a four-course dinner paired with Merchant du Vin selections. Merchant du Vin is a specialty beer importer established in 1978, at a…Read More...

Girl In A Coma
Girl In A Coma
June 15, 2013 7:00 pm
girl-in-a-coma-2-220x149
At Club Congress
w/ Pinata Protest, Irontom (18+, 7PM, $12/$14) Girl in a Coma, hailing from the Lone Star State, formed when best friends Jenn Alva and Phanie Diaz met in Jr-high school art…Read More...

Saturday Jazz Showcase
Saturday Jazz Showcase
June 15, 2013 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
At Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant
The Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant hosts a performance of live, cool jazz every Saturday night at the downtown eatery, located on Barrio Viejo’s Presidio Trail in an 1860s adobe…Read More...

Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams
June 15, 2013 7:30 pm
field-of-dreams
At Fox Tucson Theatre
IF YOU BELIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE, THE INCREDIBLE CAN COME TRUE. “Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella hears a voice in his cornfield tell him, ‘If you build it, he will come.’ He interprets…Read More...

Whet
Whet
June 15, 2013 8:00 pm
whetparty-420x260
At Hotel Congress
Shake off the unbearable heat with what is sure to a hot, dripping wet party at Club Congress. Wear your swim suit and take a slick ride down our massive…Read More...

Circuit Takeover
Circuit Takeover
June 15, 2013 9:00 pm
circuit
At Playground
Phoenix-area techno crew Circuit make their return to the Playground rooftop. Event info here. Read More...
16
Science Sundays
Science Sundays
June 16, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Science in the city 2013
At Children's Musem Tucson
Fun hands-on science-related activities for kids and their families, featuring specials guests from Tucson’s preeminent science community, and discount admission, every Sunday at the Children’s Museum Tucson. More information here. Read More...

Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams
June 16, 2013 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
field-of-dreams
At Fox Tucson Theatre
IF YOU BELIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE, THE INCREDIBLE CAN COME TRUE. “Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella hears a voice in his cornfield tell him, ‘If you build it, he will come.’ He interprets…Read More...

Garrison Starr, Adrianne Gonzalez
Garrison Starr, Adrianne Gonzalez
June 16, 2013 7:00 pm
garrisonstarr
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
To say that Garrison Starr knows her way around the industry would be an understatement. Hailing from Hernando, MS, she released her major label debut, 18 Over Me, in 1997…Read More...
17
Drop-in Job Help
Drop-in Job Help
June 17, 2013 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Computer instructor is available to answer questions regarding resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required. DATES: Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, & 24,…Read More...

Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress)
Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress)
June 17, 2013 5:00 pm
MMM
At Hotel Congress
Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, non-competitive, social 3-mile run/walk, Meet Me at Maynards, begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress. www.meetmeatmaynards.com The mission of Meet Me at Maynards is to bring active…Read More...

Floating Action, Golden Boots
Floating Action, Golden Boots
June 17, 2013 8:00 pm
goldenboots-420x260
At Hotel Congress
(8pm, FREE on the plaza, 21+) Tucson Indie juggernauts, Golden Boots return to our plaza with their friends from North Carolina, Floating Action. We have hosted both these bands, and we…Read More...

Jazz Guild Jam w/TF
Jazz Guild Jam w/TF
June 17, 2013 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Jazz Guild Jam
At Elliott's on Congress
Tony Frank and The Jazz Guild of Tucson host the top Real Jazz Jam in The OP. Every Monday night at ELLIOTT’s on CONGRESS, Tucson’s finest cats come and blow through…Read More...
18
Skills for Successful Employment
Skills for Successful Employment
June 18, 2013 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
At YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Skills for Successful Employment is a four-day employability skills training program for women who are ­searching for employment, changing careers or seeking advancement in their chosen field. Employment skills workshops take…Read More...

Unpacked: The Art Fair at Home
Unpacked: The Art Fair at Home
June 18, 2013 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Danny Lyon "Milwaukee"
© courtesy Etherton Gallery
At Etherton Gallery
Etherton Gallery is excited to present its summer exhibition, Unpacked: The Art Fair at Home, a selection of the exceptional — and exceptionally rare — photography and mixed media that…Read More...

eBook and Audiobook Workshop
eBook and Audiobook Workshop
June 18, 2013 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Looking for one-on-one help with downloading and transferring a book using your computer? Bring it to the library for demonstrations, questions, and hands-on help. Registration is required. Register online or call…Read More...

Art Under the Stars: Tucson Arts Brigade Benefit
Art Under the Stars: Tucson Arts Brigade Benefit
June 18, 2013 5:00 pm
Art-Under-the-stars-logo
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
Enjoy happy hour, food, cash bar, entertainment, raffles, and participate in the silent auction of TAB’s Traveling Art Show featuring over 40 professional and emerging artists. Pre-sale tickets are $20…Read More...

Make Your Content Marketing de-Vine!
Make Your Content Marketing de-Vine!
June 18, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
RSVP: Tweet @mincedmedia #HootUpTucson #RSVP – or – http://www.meetup.com/hootup/Tucson-AZ/ Have you heard about Vine, Twitter’s mobile app that lets you record 6-second looping videos to share with your friends and followers?…Read More...

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
June 18, 2013 8:00 pm
john-spencer-220x132
At Club Congress
w/ Chick Cashman (8PM, 21+, $18/$20) On stage and in the studio, Judah Bauer, Russell Simins and Jon Spencer have destroyed and rebuilt American roots music with such ferocity and wild…Read More...
19
Skills for Successful Employment
Skills for Successful Employment
June 19, 2013 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
At YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Skills for Successful Employment is a four-day employability skills training program for women who are ­searching for employment, changing careers or seeking advancement in their chosen field. Employment skills workshops take…Read More...

Paperback book day
Paperback book day
June 19, 2013 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
In celebration of Paperback book day June 19th, buy a Book at the Friends of the Pima County Public Library Downtown Book Store in the Joel Valdez Main Library, 101…Read More...

Open Hack Night
Open Hack Night
June 19, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Every Wednesday, Gangplank Tucson will be hosting a hacknight. The basic idea behind having a hacknight, is that it’s fun to work at Gangplank, and it’s fun to hang out…Read More...

Tucson .NET User Group
Tucson .NET User Group
June 19, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Our group is based in Tucson, Arizona and is a resource for the community promoting software development interest and education. http://tucsondotnet.org for more details. Read More...

TEEN
TEEN
June 19, 2013 7:00 pm
teen1-220x146
At Club Congress
7pm, $8, 21+ The Brooklyn based sisterly project of Teeny Lieberson, setting out under her own name (more or less) after logging time with Here We Go Magic. Lieberson’s TEEN formed…Read More...

Miss Lana Rebel, Kevin Michael Mayfield
Miss Lana Rebel, Kevin Michael Mayfield
June 19, 2013 7:00 pm
miss lana rebel
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
The Portland Mercury wrote that Miss Lana Rebel is “the badass matriarch of local dustbowl country.” It’s an appreciative nod to a songwriter whose presence can cut through the din…Read More...

Tucson Investors: Dealmaker Training
Tucson Investors: Dealmaker Training
June 19, 2013 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Tucson Investors: Dealmaker Training Read More...

“after the quake”
“after the quake”
June 19, 2013 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
after the quake
At The Rogue Theatre
In this adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami’s short stories, Frank Galati has fashioned a play that follows the lives of characters struggling with the aftermath of the 1995 earthquake…Read More...

REWIND: Old-school hip hop
REWIND: Old-school hip hop
June 19, 2013 10:00 pm
Rewind
At Playground
Join DJ Alias and guests for all the classic hip hop we love and miss. Featuring classic hip hop movies on Tucson’s biggest screen (think Friday, Juice, etc.) and $10 40oz…Read More...
20
Drop-in Job Help
Drop-in Job Help
June 20, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Computer instructor is available to answer questions regarding resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required. DATES: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27,…Read More...

Individual Job Counseling
Individual Job Counseling
June 20, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Career Services Unlimited counselor provides free, one-on-one career counseling. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is necessary, but sessions are limited to 30 minutes. Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013 —…Read More...

Main Library Book Club
Main Library Book Club
June 20, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
We will discuss this month’s reading selection, “The Dirty Girls Social Club” by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez. You can pick up a copy of this month’s book at the first floor information desk…Read More...

Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
June 20, 2013 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
At Mercado San Agustin
Shop Local and Support the Community Food Bank!  Find fresh, sustainably grown foods while supporting local farmers and producers.  The market offers Arizona fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, eggs, honey, free-range meat,…Read More...

Ariel Pink
Ariel Pink
June 20, 2013 7:00 pm
ariel pink
At Club Congress
(18+, 7PM, $16/$18) Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti has begun. A new pink dawn is caressing the earth’s body as you read this professionally written bio. Legions of imitators of that well…Read More...

The Tucson Writers Workshop & Meetup Group
The Tucson Writers Workshop & Meetup Group
June 20, 2013 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
The Tucson Writers Workshop & Meetup group is a community that supports and encourages its members by sharing knowledge, information and feedback about the writing life and the business of…Read More...

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
June 20, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
At Tucson Convention Center
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey present Built to Amaze! Circus performers from across the globe create the perfect blend of athleticism and bravery, where power meets fearlessness and amazement has…Read More...

Iris Dement
Iris Dement
June 20, 2013 7:30 pm
ID
At Rialto Theatre
Iris DeMent says of that elusive inspirational spark, “I didn’t know when or if I’d make another record. I gave up on trying to steer it or force it and…Read More...

“after the quake”
“after the quake”
June 20, 2013 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
after the quake
At The Rogue Theatre
In this adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami’s short stories, Frank Galati has fashioned a play that follows the lives of characters struggling with the aftermath of the 1995 earthquake…Read More...

Salvador Duran
Salvador Duran
June 20, 2013 7:30 pm
salvador duran
At Hotel Congress
The iconic musician/painter entertains patio patrons every Thursday with his brand of Flamenco/Mexican pop. Listen online here. Read More...

Cinema La Placita: “Philadelphia Story” (1940)
Cinema La Placita: “Philadelphia Story” (1940)
June 20, 2013 7:30 pm
Philadelphia Story
At La Placita Village
When a rich woman’s ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. Starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and…Read More...
21
How to Start a Planned Giving Program
How to Start a Planned Giving Program
June 21, 2013 9:30 am - 10:45 am
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
A Planned Giving program can ensure a strong future for your organization. Do you know this, but feel as if you’ll never have time to get started? Does it sound…Read More...

Urban Yarns @ the Library
Urban Yarns @ the Library
June 21, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Calling all downtown knitters & crocheters! Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, & find inspiration for your next project. Note: No instruction is provided. DATES: Fridays, June 7,…Read More...

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
June 21, 2013 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
At Tucson Convention Center
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey present Built to Amaze! Circus performers from across the globe create the perfect blend of athleticism and bravery, where power meets fearlessness and amazement has…Read More...

Curator Tour of Action Through Redaction
Curator Tour of Action Through Redaction
June 21, 2013 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
At Museum Of Contemporary Art
Shake up your lunchtime routine! Bring your lunch, dine on the plaza and enjoy a brief curator’s tour with Joanne Stuhr of our current exhibition, Action Through Redaction. Read More...

FST! Female StoryTellers Present: There’s No Place Like Home
FST! Female StoryTellers Present: There’s No Place Like Home
June 21, 2013 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
At Love Smack Studios
June 21, 2013 at 7:30 pm (doors at 7 pm) On June 21 Female StoryTellers will share stories that are sure to hit close to the heart for anyone who had…Read More...

“after the quake”
“after the quake”
June 21, 2013 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
after the quake
At The Rogue Theatre
In this adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami’s short stories, Frank Galati has fashioned a play that follows the lives of characters struggling with the aftermath of the 1995 earthquake…Read More...

Teo Gonzalez
Teo Gonzalez
June 21, 2013 8:00 pm
teolg2
At Fox Tucson Theatre
Without a doubt, one of the most popular and beloved comedians in Mexico and in Latin America as a whole, is Teo González. Teo has a long and successful career…Read More...

Chronicles Presents: Icon
Chronicles Presents: Icon
June 21, 2013 8:00 pm
chroniclesicon-220x284
At Hotel Congress
Black One’s CHRONICLES returns to Club Congress with quite the line up for this June showcase, featuring some of Tucson’s hottest MCs, E-Fre$h & Jaca Zulu. Not too mention it’s…Read More...

Jessica Hernandez and The Deltas
Jessica Hernandez and The Deltas
June 21, 2013 9:00 pm
jessicahernandez-420x260
At Hotel Congress
w/ Carl Hanni (9pm, FREE on the plaza, 21+) Jessica’s voice is instantly recognizable; its strength and soul are matched by an honest vulnerability. Whether she is singing heartfelt words about…Read More...
22
Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA
Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA
June 22, 2013 8:00 am - 10:00 am
At YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Every Saturday morning in June – June 1, 8, 15 ,22 & 29 – 8am-10 am, kids can spend time working in a real garden, learning to create healthy garden…Read More...

Farmers’ Market at Maynards
Farmers’ Market at Maynards
June 22, 2013 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Maynards Market & Kitchen
Fresh produce and local food products, with 20+ vendors from the Tucson and surrounding area, this Farmers’ Market location provides residents who live in or near downtown a weekly opportunity…Read More...

Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer Orientation
June 22, 2013 8:30 am - 9:30 am
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
If you’re wondering how you can help, here’s an opportunity to find out about a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Please fill out an application and bring it with…Read More...

USAC Level 1 certification routesetting clinic
USAC Level 1 certification routesetting clinic
June 22, 2013 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
At Rocks and Ropes
This clinic will be instructed by our own Luke Bertelsen, Level 5 Routesetter and Chief of 2011, 2013 ABS Youth Nationals and the most recent ABS Divisionals held at Rocks…Read More...

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
June 22, 2013 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
At Tucson Convention Center
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey present Built to Amaze! Circus performers from across the globe create the perfect blend of athleticism and bravery, where power meets fearlessness and amazement has…Read More...

Catfish and Weezie
Catfish and Weezie
June 22, 2013 12:00 pm
catfishandweezie
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
Spacey hazy dreamy steel guitar and vocal duo…Connor ‘Catfish’ Gallaher and Louise ‘Weezie’ Le Hir. More information here. Read More...

Backyard Food Production,Part 2: Home Fermentation
Backyard Food Production,Part 2: Home Fermentation
June 22, 2013 5:00 pm
At Museum Of Contemporary Art
This class will provide an introduction to some easy processes to help you add healthy fermented products into your diet with hands-on instruction for kombucha, kefir, and sourdough starter. _________ MOCA is…Read More...

Human Behavior
Human Behavior
June 22, 2013 7:00 pm
humanbehavior-420x260
At Hotel Congress
Human Behavior returns home from tour with a FREE plaza concert at the Hotel Congress. Come out early for this Saturday evening show with eclectic folk instruments, tight harmonies, well-crafted…Read More...

Saturday Jazz Showcase
Saturday Jazz Showcase
June 22, 2013 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
At Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant
The Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant hosts a performance of live, cool jazz every Saturday night at the downtown eatery, located on Barrio Viejo’s Presidio Trail in an 1860s adobe…Read More...

“after the quake”
“after the quake”
June 22, 2013 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
after the quake
At The Rogue Theatre
In this adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami’s short stories, Frank Galati has fashioned a play that follows the lives of characters struggling with the aftermath of the 1995 earthquake…Read More...
23
Science Sundays
Science Sundays
June 23, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Science in the city 2013
At Children's Musem Tucson
Fun hands-on science-related activities for kids and their families, featuring specials guests from Tucson’s preeminent science community, and discount admission, every Sunday at the Children’s Museum Tucson. More information here. Read More...

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
June 23, 2013 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
At Tucson Convention Center
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey present Built to Amaze! Circus performers from across the globe create the perfect blend of athleticism and bravery, where power meets fearlessness and amazement has…Read More...

Harry and The Potters
Harry and The Potters
June 23, 2013 1:00 pm
potters-420x260
At Club Congress
(1PM, FREE, ALL AGES) Imagine if Harry Potter quit the quidditch team and started a punk rock band. Take that one step further and imagine that he stole a time-turner and…Read More...

“after the quake”
“after the quake”
June 23, 2013 2:00 pm
after the quake
At The Rogue Theatre
In this adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami’s short stories, Frank Galati has fashioned a play that follows the lives of characters struggling with the aftermath of the 1995 earthquake…Read More...

The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects
June 23, 2013 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At V Fine Thai
Live rock and blues. The Usual Suspects are a band that has mixed rock, blues, R&B, a little country, and a pinch of jazz together since they formed in 2006.…Read More...

Cyndi Lauper – She’s So Unusual Tour
Cyndi Lauper – She’s So Unusual Tour
June 23, 2013 7:00 pm
cyndismall
At Fox Tucson Theatre
Cyndi Lauper burst onto the world stage as the quintessential girl who wants to have fun. After more than 25 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 30…Read More...
24
Drop-in Job Help
Drop-in Job Help
June 24, 2013 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Computer instructor is available to answer questions regarding resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required. DATES: Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, & 24,…Read More...

La Fiesta del Dia de San Juan
La Fiesta del Dia de San Juan
June 24, 2013 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
At Mercado San Agustin
Celebrate Dia de San Juan on Monday, June 24, 5pm-11pm. On June 24, 1540, Feast Day of St. John the Baptist, Francisco Vasquez Coronado prayed for rain in the banks…Read More...

Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress)
Meet Me at Maynards (@Hotel Congress)
June 24, 2013 5:00 pm
MMM
At Hotel Congress
Southern Arizona Roadrunners’ Monday evening, non-competitive, social 3-mile run/walk, Meet Me at Maynards, begins and ends downtown at Hotel Congress. www.meetmeatmaynards.com The mission of Meet Me at Maynards is to bring active…Read More...

The Grandmothers of Invention
The Grandmothers of Invention
June 24, 2013 7:00 pm
GMOI-420x260
At Club Congress
ATTENTION ZAPPAPHILES! Four legendary former members of Frank Zappa’s “The Mothers of Invention,” Napoleon Murphy Brock, Roy Estrada, Bunk Gardner, and Don Preston are headed to Club Congress to give…Read More...

Jazz Guild Jam w/TF
Jazz Guild Jam w/TF
June 24, 2013 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Jazz Guild Jam
At Elliott's on Congress
Tony Frank and The Jazz Guild of Tucson host the top Real Jazz Jam in The OP. Every Monday night at ELLIOTT’s on CONGRESS, Tucson’s finest cats come and blow through…Read More...
25
The Tucson Bloggers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup
The Tucson Bloggers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup
June 25, 2013 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Agenda: Ways to Get Noticed as a Blogger Register Here: http://www.meetup.com/tucsonbloggers Read More...

Dig In! Library Plaza Planter Project
Dig In! Library Plaza Planter Project
June 25, 2013 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
If you would like to join in this beautification effort, please attend this, or one of the other, scheduled planting design workshops. Registration is required. Register online or call Info Line…Read More...

Tucson E-Business Owners (TeBO) Meetup
Tucson E-Business Owners (TeBO) Meetup
June 25, 2013 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Agenda: How to Optimize Your Online Business for Search + Social + Mobile Register here: http://www.meetup.com/tucson-e-business-owners Read More...

Baths, Houses
Baths, Houses
June 25, 2013 8:00 pm
baths_obsidian_press_final_1_high-sm
At Club Congress
w/ Houses, D33J ($12/$14, 8PM, 18+) Three years ago, Baths dropped his startlingly beautiful debut, Cerulean. Released on Anticon, the record blurred the line between post-modern pop and the LA beat…Read More...
26
Open Hack Night
Open Hack Night
June 26, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Gangplank Tucson
Every Wednesday, Gangplank Tucson will be hosting a hacknight. The basic idea behind having a hacknight, is that it’s fun to work at Gangplank, and it’s fun to hang out…Read More...

Radar Brothers
Radar Brothers
June 26, 2013 8:00 pm
radar-brothers-220x256
At Club Congress
w/ Wet & Reckless (8pm, $8/$10, 21+) Radar Brothers just finished up their 8th album, “Eight” with Merge Records. It may very well be Radar Brothers’ darkest, hardest rocking, most psychedelic,…Read More...

REWIND: Old-school hip hop
REWIND: Old-school hip hop
June 26, 2013 10:00 pm
Rewind
At Playground
Join DJ Alias and guests for all the classic hip hop we love and miss. Featuring classic hip hop movies on Tucson’s biggest screen (think Friday, Juice, etc.) and $10 40oz…Read More...
27
Drop-in Job Help
Drop-in Job Help
June 27, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Computer instructor is available to answer questions regarding resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required. DATES: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27,…Read More...

Individual Job Counseling
Individual Job Counseling
June 27, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Career Services Unlimited counselor provides free, one-on-one career counseling. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is necessary, but sessions are limited to 30 minutes. Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013 —…Read More...

Mariachis Transform Tucson
Mariachis Transform Tucson
June 27, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
mariachis transform tucson
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance presents “Mariachis Transform Tucson” with David Buckley on why Tucson is important in the story of mariachi music and how this music/dance has changed the…Read More...

Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
June 27, 2013 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
At Mercado San Agustin
Shop Local and Support the Community Food Bank!  Find fresh, sustainably grown foods while supporting local farmers and producers.  The market offers Arizona fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, eggs, honey, free-range meat,…Read More...

“after the quake”
“after the quake”
June 27, 2013 7:30 pm
after the quake
At The Rogue Theatre
In this adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami’s short stories, Frank Galati has fashioned a play that follows the lives of characters struggling with the aftermath of the 1995 earthquake…Read More...

Salvador Duran
Salvador Duran
June 27, 2013 7:30 pm
salvador duran
At Hotel Congress
The iconic musician/painter entertains patio patrons every Thursday with his brand of Flamenco/Mexican pop. Listen online here. Read More...

Cinema La Placita: “Rear Window” (1954)
Cinema La Placita: “Rear Window” (1954)
June 27, 2013 7:30 pm
rear window
At La Placita Village
A wheelchair bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly and Raymond Burr. Directed by…Read More...

Bob Log Pre Opti Party
Bob Log Pre Opti Party
June 27, 2013 8:00 pm
BOB-LOG-pic-420x260
At Club Congress
w/ Voodoo Organist (21+, 8PM, $11/$13) During performances, he plays old silvertone archtop guitars, wears a full body cannonball man suit and a helmet wired to a telephone which allows him…Read More...
28
Urban Yarns @ the Library
Urban Yarns @ the Library
June 28, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Calling all downtown knitters & crocheters! Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, & find inspiration for your next project. Note: No instruction is provided. DATES: Fridays, June 7,…Read More...

A Cook’s Garden
A Cook’s Garden
June 28, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
A Cook’s Garden is at the heart of every meal. Learn how to plan, plant and use fresh herbs and vegetables you can grow in your own Cook’s Garden. Take…Read More...

Air Supply
Air Supply
June 28, 2013 7:30 pm
airsupplysmall
At Fox Tucson Theatre
Iconic soft-rock duo Air Supply performs one-of-a-kind favorites for one unforgettable night! Their album, “Lost in Love,” featured three U.S. top five singles, including the title track, which was the fastest-selling…Read More...

“after the quake”
“after the quake”
June 28, 2013 7:30 pm
after the quake
At The Rogue Theatre
In this adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami’s short stories, Frank Galati has fashioned a play that follows the lives of characters struggling with the aftermath of the 1995 earthquake…Read More...

Triple Double Kickstarter Launch Party
Triple Double Kickstarter Launch Party
June 28, 2013 9:00 pm
triple-double-420x260
At Hotel Congress
w/ Oracle Jayne’s Station (9pm, FREE, 21+) Triple Double Band fuses together an eclectic collection of musical styles to create its own breed of upbeat, feel-good indie rock. On June 28th,…Read More...
29
Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA
Little Chefs Garden at the YWCA
June 29, 2013 8:00 am - 10:00 am
At YWCA Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Every Saturday morning in June – June 1, 8, 15 ,22 & 29 – 8am-10 am, kids can spend time working in a real garden, learning to create healthy garden…Read More...

Farmers’ Market at Maynards
Farmers’ Market at Maynards
June 29, 2013 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
At Maynards Market & Kitchen
Fresh produce and local food products, with 20+ vendors from the Tucson and surrounding area, this Farmers’ Market location provides residents who live in or near downtown a weekly opportunity…Read More...

eBook and Audiobook Workshop
eBook and Audiobook Workshop
June 29, 2013 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
At Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Looking for one-on-one help with downloading and transferring a book using your computer? Bring it to the library for demonstrations, questions, and hands-on help. Registration is required. Register online or call…Read More...

Catfish and Weezie
Catfish and Weezie
June 29, 2013 12:00 pm
catfishandweezie
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
Spacey hazy dreamy steel guitar and vocal duo…Connor ‘Catfish’ Gallaher and Louise ‘Weezie’ Le Hir. More information here. Read More...

Laura (1944)
Laura (1944)
June 29, 2013 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
laurasmall
At Fox Tucson Theatre
A true classic, Laura is considered one of the most stylish, elegant, moody, and witty classic film noirs ever made. Laura Hunt, played by the gorgeous Gene Tierney, is a…Read More...

Strengthen Your Mind and Body
Strengthen Your Mind and Body
June 29, 2013 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
At Lohse Family YMCA
Support your Y community and join the fun! You and your family can enjoy playing life-size board games, creating personalized bookmarks, and watching a Dr. Suess movie, a healthy meal will…Read More...

Backyard Food Production, Part 3: Animal Husbandry & Bees
Backyard Food Production, Part 3: Animal Husbandry & Bees
June 29, 2013 5:00 pm
At Museum Of Contemporary Art
This class will serve as an introduction to raising animals and bees in urban/suburban areas while also providing information on the laws and parameters regarding such practices. _________ MOCA is partnering with…Read More...

Jessica Campbell, Sara Beth Go
Jessica Campbell, Sara Beth Go
June 29, 2013 7:00 pm
jessicacampbell
At La Cocina at Old Town Artisans
Jessica Campbell has garnered critical acclaim, awards, and plum synch placements for the warm candor of her distinctive roots pop. Her stunning new album, The Anchor & The Sail, traces…Read More...

Mikal Cronin
Mikal Cronin
June 29, 2013 7:00 pm
Mikal-Cronin-220x146
At Club Congress
with Acorn Bcorn On tour for his Sophomore album, MCII, singer-songwriter Mikal Cronin comes to Club Congress for a 21+ event. More show info & tix here. Read More...

Saturday Jazz Showcase
Saturday Jazz Showcase
June 29, 2013 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
At Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant
The Cushing Street Bar and Restaurant hosts a performance of live, cool jazz every Saturday night at the downtown eatery, located on Barrio Viejo’s Presidio Trail in an 1860s adobe…Read More...

“after the quake”
“after the quake”
June 29, 2013 7:30 pm
after the quake
At The Rogue Theatre
In this adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami’s short stories, Frank Galati has fashioned a play that follows the lives of characters struggling with the aftermath of the 1995 earthquake…Read More...
30
Science Sundays
Science Sundays
June 30, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Science in the city 2013
At Children's Musem Tucson
Fun hands-on science-related activities for kids and their families, featuring specials guests from Tucson’s preeminent science community, and discount admission, every Sunday at the Children’s Museum Tucson. More information here. Read More...

Cine Plaza: Maclovia
Cine Plaza: Maclovia
June 30, 2013 2:00 pm
maclovia-90
At Fox Tucson Theatre
MACLOVIA is a 1948 Mexican romantic drama directed by Emilio (El Indio) Fernández and starring María Félix and Pedro Armendáriz., Miguel Inclan, and Carlos López Mectezuma. The movie was acclaimed…Read More...

“after the quake”
“after the quake”
June 30, 2013 2:00 pm
after the quake
At The Rogue Theatre
In this adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami’s short stories, Frank Galati has fashioned a play that follows the lives of characters struggling with the aftermath of the 1995 earthquake…Read More...

Social Media Day Tucson 2013
Social Media Day Tucson 2013
June 30, 2013 6:00 pm
At Thunder Canyon Brewery Downtown
We are thrilled to celebrate Mashable’s fourth annual Social Media Day! This event was launched globally by Mashable in 2010 to recognize the digital revolution. All fellow social media enthusiasts…Read More...
iCal Import