The best events, services, resources, & more for Arizona’s 55+ community.

Event Series World Ballet Series: Nutcracker

World Ballet Series: Nutcracker

Fox Tucson Theatre 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ

Holidays begin with the Nutcracker! The most favorite Christmas classic of all is coming back to the Fox Theater this Holiday Season and you are invited to the show! The Nutcracker, a mesmerizing part of the World Ballet Series, showcases a diverse cast of 50 professional ballet dancers, who come together to breathe new life […]

$35 – $125

Poinsettias in Watercolor – class at Tucson Botanical Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

Learn to draw and paint beautiful poinsettias with illustrator and artist, Devon Meyer.  Emphasis will be on drawing and painting skills and creating volume in our subject. No experience required. Please provide your own art materials. Materials List: paper, pencil, watercolor paper, watercolor paints, brushes (round and flat if possible), water. Register Here $30 Non-Member […]

$24 – $30

Botanical Art in Ink & Watercolor with Joan McGann at Tucson Botanical Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

Discover various techniques for developing a botanical drawing with ink and then enhancing it further with watercolor. For all experience levels. Please provide your own art materials. Materials to Bring: Micron permanent ink pens (or other brand, but must be permanent). Sizes .005, .01, .02, .03 or heavier if you prefer. Pencils for sketching out […]

$60 – $75

Mesa’s Menorah Lighting

Happy Hanukkah! Join us at Merry Main Street in celebrating the Festival of Lights as we light the first "candle" on Mesa's Menorah at the historic post office, The Post. December 7, 2023 4:00 - 8:00pm 4:00 p.m. - Kids of all ages can join us inside The Post for fun Hanukkah crafts and activities. […]

Free

Hanukkah at Crescent Ballroom

Crescent Ballroom 308 North 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ

Featuring a very special Hanukkah jazz music set by "Roosevelt" Rick Naimark on piano and vocals! He will play and sing your favorites and takes requests. Lighting of the Menorah Jelly donuts Latkes Brisket tacos Brooklyn Lager from NYC Jewish Trivia Gelt Thursday, December 7th 2023 Doors at 5:00 pm / Menorah Lighting at 6:15 […]

Free

Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks: Two Icons One Night

Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ

Don't miss your chance to see Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks perform live in concert on their co-headlining tour, Two Icons One Night. While they each have their own separate sets, the two musicians have also performed a couple duets at these shows. Door Time: 5:30 PM Get Tickets https://youtu.be/jOPX9rERqsM https://youtu.be/mdGIOYy1g_E Billy Joel Legendary New […]

$100 – $379

Common Sense Cactus Conservation in the 21st Century – Tucson Botanical Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

Cacti are one of the most endangered groups of organisms on the planet, besieged by poaching, habitat destruction, and climate change. Properly conserving our prickly friends in this changing world requires a paradigm shift in the way we view conservation, as well as increased collaboration between stakeholders from all levels of society. Hear from Michiel […]

Free – $15

Downtown Phoenix Winter Wanderland

Herberger Theater Center 222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ

A full day of holiday programming in a walkable urban neighborhood On Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Downtown Phoenix will be transformed into the third annual “Winter Wanderland,” a full day of free progressive holiday performances, over-the-top holiday lights and décor, delicious food, drinks and merriment. Winter Wanderland is a family-friendly […]

Free

The Midtown Men: Holiday Hits

Fox Tucson Theatre 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ

The Midtown Men, reuniting stars from the Broadway smash hit JERSEYBOYS, will ring in the Christmas season this year with their “Holiday Hits” show. This evening of songs and stories will feature iconic Yuletide classics such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Let It Snow,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” as well as their signature renditions […]

$20 – $67.50
Event Series Spring 4th Avenue Street Fair

Winter 4th Avenue Street Fair, 2023

Historic 4th Avenue 500 N Fourth Ave, Tucson, AZ

If you are in Tucson during the 4th Avenue Street Fair, you have to check it out. It's a fun street festival with lots of arts, crafts, unique gifts and fun street festival food vendors. Even if you aren't in the mood to shop, this is a fun people watching event with tasty food! This […]

Free

Cooking class: Sonoran Beef Tamales at Tucson Botanical Gardens

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ

Learn the basics of creating pillowy tamales des res en chile colorado Sonorenses, Sonoran beef tamales in red chile. While many think the filling makes the flavor of the tamales, this class will focus equally in making the perfect light and flavorful dough as well as the classic red chile sauce. Participants will be able […]

$60 – $75

A Swingin’ Little Christmas Starring Jane Lynch

Fox Tucson Theatre 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ

A Swingin’ Little Christmas Starring Jane Lynch Featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis & The Tony Guerrero Quintet Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winning actress, Jane Lynch, is getting in the Christmas spirit with the release of a Christmas CD, “A Swingin’ Little Christmas”! Following a path set by her role as Sylvester on the […]

$20 – $150