The best events, services, resources, & more for Arizona’s 55+ community.
Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece The Century Room Jazz Orchestra performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 7pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra and much more! Drummers Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster […]
Along the I-19 corridor just south of Tucson you will find the Green Valley Village Farmers & Artisans Market, the area’s longest-running farmers marketplace. Every Wednesday morning, the market comes alive with a variety of small local food businesses and artisans at the Green Valley Village. This market is reminiscent of the mercados from ages […]
Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays, the longest-running community-access program at Phoenix Art Museum, has welcomed more than 1 million visitors in its 20-year history. By reducing economic barriers, we ensure that all people have the opportunity to access arts and culture. Every Wednesday, 3-9PM, the Museum offers voluntary donation times for general admission and reduced rates to view […]
Guy Senese leads the Mysterious Babies in the tradition of Armstrong, Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton, and other Early Jazz innovators out of New Orleans & Chicago. The band starts at 7pm, followed by a traditional jazz jam session. Every Wednesday, 7-10pm! To sit in our listening section by the stage, be sure to buy a […]
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition in Tucson that invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. This captivating experience, a previous winner of USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award, is brought to you by the organizers of a collection of widely successful exhibitions […]
Every Saturday, rain or shine, the Downtown Phoenix Farmer's Market has many local merchants for you to check out! Produce, Honey, Meat, Fish, Pasta, Breads, Sweets, Snacks etc. Arts & Crafts Artisan/Jewelry Plants Coffee/Tea Soaps Medicinal/Wellness items and more Regular Hours: 8:00 am –1:00 pm Summer hours: 7:30 am – 11:30 am More info
Uptown Farmers Market is a food-based market and gathering place dedicated to inspiring and educating home cooks through arizona produce, handmade foods and handcrafted goods. This Saturday farmers market is run year-round, by a very small crew, in the heart of Phoenix, which allows us frequent face-to-face connection with our Arizona producers. This means that […]
Check out this weekly open air market located on the southeast corner of Campbell and River. This beautiful and shaded plaza hosts a local market every weekend featuring uniquely Tucson local artists, makers, creators, food businesses, and live music. Vendors vary weekly but often include silversmithing and jewelry making, exquisite handmade clay pottery, beautifully crafted […]
Special dance performances from Ballet Tucson! Ballet Tucson presents a new ballet choreographed by Principal Dancer Danielle Cesanek called Springtime Swing. Set to the timeless melodies of George Gershwin’s Three Preludes, this new ballet for seven dancers is full of dazzling glamour and flirty fun. Springtime Swing is a collection of trios, solos, and group […]
FOOD. DRINKS. JAZZ. Friday & Saturday Evenings at the Tohono Chul Garden Bistro Visit Tohono Chul Gardens on Friday and Saturday evenings for cocktails, brews, and a locally sourced menu of tasty bites while listening to the smooth sounds of local jazz musicians. Free admission.
(Photo by Matthew Murphy. Myles Frost as Michael Jackson.) The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to Tucson as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by […]
(Photo: Jeremy Daniel. “You Can’t Stop The Beat” – (center) Niki Metcalf as “Tracy Turnblad,” Nick Cortazzo as “Link Larkin” and Company in Hairspray.) You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way […]