The best events, services, resources, & more for Arizona’s 55+ community.
11th Annual Insect Fest 2023! The University of Arizona's Department of Entomology hosts this unique festival ​to encourage understanding of our local insects. During this free, single-day festival each Fall, thousands of visitors engage in interactive exhibits and learn about insects and the insect-based research taking place at the UA and beyond! ​Also, there are […]
The Tucson Reptile and Amphibian Show is one of the largest of its kind in Arizona, taking up about one and a half football fields. Meet and buy direct from well known breeders and reptile enthusiasts from around the country. Food trucks will be on site. NEW LOCATION: Old Pueblo Hall (Pima County Fairgrounds). 11300 […]
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 […]
The ASU School of Music joins ASU Kerr in presenting free, informative and entertaining concerts that feature performances and commentary by faculty members and graduate and doctoral students. These are select Tuesdays and we encourage patrons to contribute a suggested donation of $5 and bring a can of food or sealed personal item to be […]
We love to show off our beautiful, historic theatre and share the many, remarkable stories it embodies! Join us on one of our monthly, free public tours. Join us at 12:00 noon on the first Tuesday of each month (except no tour in July) in the theatre's entryway. Donations are welcome to help our non-profit […]
The award-winning fun starts spinning Friday, September 22 through Sunday, October 29, open Thursdays – Sundays. Since 1884, the annual Arizona State Fair has drawn large crowds and entertained many with their amusement rides, food booths, and commercial sales booths. Animal shows (sheep, rabbits, cows, goats, camel dairy, poultry and more) 4-H Livestock Auction Petting […]
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 […]
First Thursday of every month 5–8 p.m. On the first Thursday of every month, the Tucson Museum of Art is free and open to the public from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Join us for exciting evenings of live music, performances, art-making, and one-of-a-kind gallery experiences, as well as a cash bar offering local beer and […]
Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson. This year’s gala is a 30th Anniversary Celebration, featuring: Tucson’s favorite restaurants Live and Online Auctions (chance to win amazing experiences, 300 one-of-a-kind items) Animal ambassador presentations Live music Includes food at all restaurant stations Includes 2 drink tickets (please note this […]
Voted best family attraction in Las Vegas! The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the talents of his furry costar. There are more than 25 pets in the show, each one has been rescued from animal shelters and given a […]