Annie Griffiths - Through the Lens: Creating a Ripple
2023-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Join Annie, a world-renowned photojournalist, as she shares the secrets to connecting with people from all walks of life. With over 30 years of experience and having worked in more than 150 countries, Annie has gained a unique perspective on what we all have in common. Her message is simple yet powerful: despite our cultural and societal differences, we share the same fundamental desires: security, shelter, good health, the dignity of work, and a brighter future for our children. At a pivotal point in her life, Annie began to rethink her own legacy and decided to lean into the one truth she has discovered over and over: People who have the least, often give the most. In response, she founded Ripple Effect Images, a nonprofit organization on a mission to shine a light on the inspiring work of small organizations that are making a big impact in the lives of women and children around the world.
“If each of us can search inside ourselves for a little acorn of time or passion or ability, and find creative ways to offer that gift, a forest begins to grow.”
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Mysterious Babies Traditional Jazz Band (Wednesdays)
2023-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Century Room at Hotel Congress, 311 East Congress Street, Tucson
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 reserved ticket! The rest of the room is open to the general public…dancing encouraged!
No Cover for General Admission
$10 for Reserved Seating by Stage

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Pay-What-You-Wish-Wednesdays @ Phoenix Art Museum
2023-10-18 15:00 - 21:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004
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 special engagement exhibitions. Consider making a donation to support your Museum.
General admission is free, but special exhibitions require a ticket (pricing may vary). Buy tickets online, and skip the line during popular visitor times.
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Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and City of Phoenix.

Green Valley Village Wednesday Farmers & Artisans Market
2023-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Green Valley Village Shopping Center, 101 S. La Cañada Dr., Green Valley, AZ, 85614
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 past, where merchants from the surrounding areas came to town to sell their wares. Come by to pick up fresh vegetables from our local growers. Enjoy a cup of fresh roasted coffee with delicious flaky pastries, or treat yourself to a tasty lunch! Stroll through the market to find some of the most beautiful and unique handmade artisan goods, jewelry, and crafts in the Southwest.
OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY
8AM – 12PM (MAY – SEP)
9AM – 1PM (OCT – APR )
Located in Green Valley, AZ right off of the I-19 South Freeway. Take the Esperanza exit, then head west and turn into the Green Valley Village Shopping Center. The market is accessible and has restrooms on site.
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Zin, Blues & BBQ at Hacienda del Sol guest Ranch Resort
2023-10-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718
Enjoy a mouth-watering gourmet BBQ menu, live blues music, and over 24 varieties of Zinfandel wine from local distributors!
Price:
$90 per adult: Buffet & Wine (Includes unlimited tastings)
$70 per adult: Buffet Only
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When You Wish Upon A Star - A Jazz Tribute To 100 Years Of Disney
2023-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 85225
Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz music that celebrates 100 years of Disney. When You Wish Upon a Star is performed by the newly-created house band for the The National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Pianist and Music Director Sean Mason leads a five-piece band and two singer-storytellers, Kim Nalley and Sasha Mason, bringing these beloved, nostalgic songs to life. Don’t miss iconic songs like “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “He’s a Tramp,” “Everybody Wants to be a Cat,” and “The Bare Necessities,” performed with the syncopated rhythm and complex harmonies that define jazz.
From Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to Lady and the Tramp, Toy Story to The Jungle Book, songs from these famous films have been interpreted and recorded by artists who are fans of Disney music, including Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dianne Reeves, and Jamie Cullum.
Affiliated with The Smithsonian, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is led by Artistic Directors Jon Batiste and Christian McBride to preserve, promote, and present jazz in order to appreciate, inspire and celebrate this uniquely American genre of music.
*This production is not affiliated with, sponsored or authorized by The Walt Disney Company.

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50th Annual Tucson Meet Yourself, a folklife festival
2023-10-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Tucson
Founded in 1974 by folklorist Jim Griffith and his wife, Loma Griffith, Tucson Meet Yourself is an annual celebration of the living traditional arts of Southern Arizona’s and Northern Mexico’s diverse ethnic and folk communities. The free, three-day event features hundreds of artisans, home cooks, dancers, musicians and special exhibits that celebrate and honor beauty in all its diverse, informal, and everyday forms. Tucson Meet Yourself happens annually in Downtown Tucson during the second weekend in October.
Tasting foods from around the world is such a big part of this event, with close to 65 food booths, representing nearly 30 regions, that it is locally known as Tucson Eat Yourself. This year, many tried-and-true favorites are back, from the Order of Ahepa’s Greek food to Takoyaki Balls to plenty of churros (including a new vegan churro option). New booths this year include Nepalese from Maya Gracie’s, Salvadoran from Pupuseria Rosita’s, Puerto Rican from The Sweet Coqui, and more!
Note: This year, again we’ve done away with the sale of any single-use plastic water bottles. We offer FREE WATER at refillable water stations.
October 13-15 in Downtown Tucson

Live Performances & Music (3 main stages & 80+ performing arts)
Food!
Folk Arts & Crafts (85+ artists from 19 different cultures. Piñatas, African American fancy hats, Turkish silk scarf dyeing, Tohono O’odham potters and basketweavers, Yaqui tradition bearers and more!)
Heritage Beer Garden
Lowrider Car Show

Plant Sale at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2023-10-15 07:00 - 14:00 | Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85743
October 14, 2023 (Members Only)
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

October 15, 2023 (Open to all, included with admission)
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fall is the perfect time to refresh your landscape with new or replacement plants! This year’s Plant Sale will have around 300 types of plants, including some species never offered here before. We’ll also highlight five special categories of plants that will help you create a garden that goes beyond beautiful.

Butterfly Gardening & Milkweed for Monarchs
Hummingbird Gardening
Desert Tortoise Forage
Desert Aromatics
Heritage Food Plants

When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney
2023-10-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Join The Fox Theatre for an unforgettable evening as they celebrate 100 years of Disney through the lens of Jazz. From Snow White to Lady and the Tramp, Mary Poppins and Toy Story to The Jungle Book, popular songs from these famous films have been interpreted and recorded by Disney music fans such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Dianne Reeves and many more. “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “He’s a Tramp,” “Everybody Wants to be a Cat” and “The Bare Necessities” are just a few of the iconic songs which will be celebrated as we look back on the impact of jazz on 100 years of Disney magic!
When You Wish Upon a Star will be performed by the newly created house band of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, featuring pianist and musical director, Sean Mason, and vocalists Kim Nalley and Sasha Dobson, who will bring these famous songs to life.
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(This production is not affiliated with, sponsored, or authorized by The Walt Disney Company)

Second Saturdays (Market) at Steam Pump Ranch
2023-10-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, 85737
This farmers market at the Steam Pump Ranch in Oro Valley happens every month on the second Saturday, October through April.

Heirloom Farmer’s Market
Craft and artisan market
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Craft in the Heritage Garden (Supplies are limited so arrive early.)
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Prehistoric demonstrations with Archaeology Southwest in the Heritage Garden.
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Live Music

DATES:
October – March: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
April: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Annular Solar Eclipse
2023-10-14 08:00 - 11:00 | Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
Saturday, October 14th, the moon will pass in front of the sun starting at 8:12am. It will partially eclipse the sun (peaking at 9:33am, covering about 78% of the sun), and finish at 11:05am.
Do NOT look directly at the sun!! This could severely damage your vision. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.
More info on how to watch here.
In Tucson, you can visit the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium to view the partial eclipse.
The partial annular solar eclipse is coming to Tucson on the morning of October 14th, 2023! Locally, we will see about 78% of the Sun covered by the Moon. Gather your friends and hang out on the UA Mall outside Flandrau for the partial ‘ring of fire’ eclipse. Look out for solar telescopes nearby and feel free to take a break inside Flandrau and enjoy reduced science exhibit admission of only $5. Following the eclipse, there will be solar-themed planetarium shows throughout the day.
Solar Eclipse Glasses and Telescopes:

Certified solar viewing glasses (with a fun Flandrau design and logo!) are available on location now and during the event for $5.
Depending on demand, an additional cash-only line may form and is typically much faster than card payments for solar glasses.
Solar telescopes will be on site free of charge for shared use on the day of the eclipse.

Randy Rainbow for President
2023-10-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Randy Rainbow is a four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times best-selling author known for his popular web series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His debut memoir, Playing with Myself received rave reviews by such venerable outlets as The LA TIMES, which noted that Rainbow “vividly recollects the alienation so many LGBTQ+ youth experience.” Musical theater was an escape for Rainbow that ultimately helped catapult his career. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and four consecutive EMMY® nominations for Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series.
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Sting: My Songs 2023
2023-10-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Sting’s My Songs concert is an exuberant and dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout the 17-time Grammy Award winner’s illustrious career both with The Police and as a solo artist. Fans can expect to be taken on a musical journey with timeless hits like ‘Fields of Gold’, ‘Shape of my Heart’, ‘Roxanne’, ‘Englishman In New York,’ ‘Every Breath You Take,’ ‘Roxanne,’ ‘Message In A Bottle’, ‘Demolition Man’ and many more.
On tour, Sting will be accompanied by an electric, rock ensemble. Special Guest Joe Sumner will be appearing at all newly announced performances.

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Craig Ferguson: The Fancy Rascal Tour
2023-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Craig Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television and the stage. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous standup specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central and Amazon. The wildly popular Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson ran on CBS for ten years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips.
For mature audiences of 16+
VIP packages are available, please choose this option at checkout
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TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
2023-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Broadway in Tucson (at UofA’s Centennial Hall), 1020 E. University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85721
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd.
“UNDENIABLE! SOMETHING EVERYBODY EVERYWHERE SHOULD COME SEE.”
– New York Magazine
Performance Schedule
Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 4 at 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 5 at 7:30 PM
Friday, October 6 8 at PM
Saturday, October 7 at 2 PM (ASL Interpreted Performance)
Saturday, October 7 at 8 PM
Sunday, October 8 at 1 PM
Sunday, October 8 at 6:30 PM (Open Caption)
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2023 Fall SAHBA Home & Patio Show
2023-10-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
The Sahba Home & Patio Show has many vendors and exhibitors. View the list and map of booths. They sell items like:

solar
pools
home improvements
hot tubs/spas
beds
outdoor cooking products
air conditioning units
outdoor living areas
water treatment systems
driveways, garages and storage options
landscape ideas and products
kitchen and bathroom remodeling ideas and products
window treatments, including replacement windows and screens
food preparation and storage
cleaning and maintenance shortcuts
cooking and food, from pots to grills to spices to wine to flavored oils
household gadgets and products
wall art
crafts and gifts, including lotions, candles, sheets, and towels

DATES
Friday, October 6 — 10am to 4pm
Saturday, October 7 — 10am to 5pm
Sunday, October 8 — 10am to 4pm
PARKING
Free event parking in adjacent city parking lots.
ADMISSION
Adults: $8.00
Children: Free (12 and under)
Major credit cards accepted.
SPECIAL PRICING AND DISCOUNTS
Tickets are 1/2 off for Seniors 65+ and Military all weekend!
Discount Coupon: Get a 1/2 off coupon via email here!
GUEST SERVICES
Complementary Show Directory
Food Court
Free Parking
Wheelchairs Available
Elevator Service
No smoking
No pets except working service animals
TICKETS
Tickets to events are sold at TCC Box Office and www.ticketmaster.com. TCC Box Office is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, and two hours before event time on show days. TCC Box Office is located at Tucson Convention Center:
260 S. Church Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701

24th Annual Mariachi & Folklorico Festival
2023-10-07 19:00 - 22:30 | Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 85225
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Chandler tradition. The CCA’s 24th Annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival, presented in partnership with C.A.L.L.E de Arizona and Maestra Vanessa Ramirez, creates a music and dance experience rich and vibrant in the history of Mexico.
This year’s event features the music of Alan Ponce, Deyra Barrera, Herencia Mexicana Arizona, the energetic ensemble of Mariachi Sonido de Mexico, and the passionate and charismatic all-female group Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas. These outstanding mariachi groups will be accompanied by folklórico dancers from Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli-AZ.

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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
2023-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
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 new leash on life! They love to perform their skills and stunts on stage.
Gregory Popovich has shared his expertise for raising, training and living harmoniously with pets in two book – “You CAN Train Your Cat” and “Doggy Gone Good”.
Gregory has also produced and starred in a feature film now available for purchase. “Popovich: Road to Hollywood” ” has already won several awards including “Best Family/ Kids Film” in in International Film Festival Calcutta India , “Audience Choice Award” in Milan , Italy and Tokyo , Japan . Gregory himself, has been voted in Las Vegas “Entrainer of the Year”.
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ZOOcson: 30th Anniversary Celebration – A Wild Night Benefiting Reid Park Zoo
2023-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
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 is a 21 and older event)

Want to enhance your ZOOcson experience with a special adventure in the Zoo’s South America area? Register for the Premium Experience ticket which includes early entry at 5 p.m., animal encounters, appetizers, beverages, and entertainment.
Restaurant Stations:
Agustin Kitchen, Balay, Beyond Bread, BJ’s Restaurants, Cafe Con Leche, Cakes for Causes, Canyon’s Crown, Craft Culinary Concepts, Flora’s Market Run, Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro, Govinda’s Natural Foods, Guido Q, Hub Restaurant & Ice Creamery, La Posada, Locale, Mama Louisa’s, Monsoon’s Tap & Grill, PF Chang’s, Portillo’s, Red Lobster, Sauce Pizza & Wine, Teaspoon, Texas Roadhouse, Walter’s Pizzeria, Zio Peppe.
Beverage sponsors: Swire Coca Cola, Finley Distributing, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Tickets: No tickets will be emailed or mailed. Please note your name will be on a check-in list at the event. All funds raised will benefit the Zoo’s education programs, conservation efforts, care of the animals, and improvements to the Zoo.
$10 OFF PER TICKET EARLY BIRD SPECIAL UNTIL AUGUST 31
$175 per person Adult Ticket
$150 per Zoo Member Adult Ticket
$275 per person Premium Ticket
$250 per Zoo Member Premium Ticket

Free First Thursday at Tucson Museum of Art
2023-10-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Tucson Museum of Art, 140 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 857041
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 wine.
*Limited tickets available. Must reserve online two weeks before the event.
Free First Thursday is presented by an anonymous donor.
For Schedule of First Thursday events, more info and tickets:
https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/event/

Arizona State Fair, 2023
2023-10-04 08:00 - 20:00 | Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85007
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 Zoos
Carnival Rides
Carnival Games
Shows (Comedy, aerial acrobatics, bird show, dance, circuses, magician, and more )
Fairytales on Ice: Beauty & the Beast (ice skating show)
Arts and Crafts shows/contests (Quilts, painting, photography,
Culinary/Baking contests
Monster Truck show
Live Music (mariachis, guitarists, steel drums, DJs)
Concerts* (Walker Hayes, Becky G, Ne-yo, Brothers Osborne, Viloent Femmes, Carly Pearce). *Prices start at $25 and include Fair Admission ($15). Concerts have no opener, so you can grab a Turkey Leg before the show and have time for a funnel cake.
Cover/Tribute Bands (AC/DC, Santana, Chicago, KISS, Queen, Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tina Turner, Prince, Michael Jackson, The Eagles, Black-Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Van Halen, Billy Joel, Green Day)
Dirt track car races
Rodeo shows

Cost
$15 General Admission for Guests 8+
Children 7 and under are free
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Hours
Opening weekend (Fri-Sun Sep 22-24) gates open at 4 p.m.

Admission Gate Hours starting September 28 (Approximate)
Mon, Tues and Wed: CLOSED
Thursday: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Carnival closes when La Grande XL Wheel’s lights turn off.
Barns close at 9 p.m.
North and South Halls of Coliseum close at 10 p.m.
Shopping Pavilion and The Hangout close at 10 p.m.
Parking info
DEALS:

Friends 55+ Day, Oct 13
12pm-6pm Friday October 13, 2023
Code: Fun4All
Enjoy scheduled entertainment that includes exciting rounds of bingo with Hip Historian Marshall Shore and groove to the iconic hits of the King of Pop himself with our electrifying Michael Jackson tribute band.
Unlimited Ride Wristbands, Thursdays
Thursdays are for unlimited ride fun. Purchase wristbands on-site only from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. for $50. Wristbands honored until 8:30 pm.
*Wristbands purchased outside the Fairgrounds will not be valid.
Fast Passes
For just $30, speed up your fun with a Fast Pass. Daily quantities are limited, and must be purchased inside the Fairgrounds.
*Fast Passes purchased outside the Fairgrounds will not be valid.
Feel Good Fridays (Canned Food Drive days)
September 29, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 12pm – 6pm
Bring 10 cans/items of non-perishable food on a Fair Friday, and receive one free admission (10 pieces/1 admission ticket)! All donations will benefit Operation Santa Claus and St. Mary’s Food Bank.
$3 Taste of the Fair Fridays
Fridays (except opening Friday) from 12pm to 6pm
FAIR IS… FOR THE FOODIES! One of the most prominent aspects of any fair experience is the food. Step into a world where indulgence meets excitement, where every bite is a new adventure. The fair isn’t just about rides and games – it’s a journey that caters to every palate. Everything from fry bread, corn dogs, funnel cakes, and more- enjoy $3 fair food items at every food stand on Foodies, rejoice at this stellar deal!
This deal is active: (September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 from 12 pm – 6 pm).
Armed Forces Day, Oct 20
October 20 from 12pm – 6pm
FAIR IS… FOR OUR HEROES! We are honored to extend a heartfelt salute to the men and women who have served our nation. To express our deep appreciation for their sacrifices and dedication, we’ve partnered with Vet Tix to provide free fair admission exclusively for veterans on Armed Forces Day Friday (OCTOBER 20TH) presented by Global Credit Union. From 12pm – 6pm, veterans can enter with their ticket via Vet Tix and enjoy the day at the fair.If you, or someone you know has served or is currently serving, we invite you to submit a photo of them to display on video screens across the fairgrounds on Armed Forces Day. Furthermore, we welcome everyone to stop by the Global Credit Union booth to write a short letter to send to troops currently serving overseas. This initiative embodies our gratitude and respect for those who have and are selflessly protecting our freedoms and upholding our values.
Read & Ride (Kids 5 – 14, earn free rides)
Reading 1 book gets you 1 free ride. You can redeem up to 3 ride passes.
Experience the Arizona State Fair’s Read and Ride Program—a captivating fusion of education and entertainment. Designed to inspire young minds, this innovative initiative encourages reading while offering an unforgettable Fair experience. Achieve reading goals and be rewarded with access to thrilling rides. Join us at the Arizona State Fair for an extraordinary adventure, where literature and exhilarating rides collide. Download the book report below and unlock a world of excitement, knowledge, and endless possibilities.Pick 1-3 books and have your teacher, parent, or guardian approve. Using the Official Read and Ride Report Form (links below), share with us what the book was about, including a memorable moment. Have your teacher, parent, or guardian sign and verify the Official Read and Ride Report Form before driving to the Arizona State Fair.
Online form & print
PDF form & printBring the printed and signed form above to the Shopping Pavilion during the Arizona State Fair to receive your free ride pass(es). Check the Fairgrounds map on the website for the Shopping Pavilion location. You must be there to redeem the report for ride pass(es). Grown-ups may accompany you.
Please note: the Official Read and Ride Report Form does not include Fair admission

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Free Tour of the Historic Fox Theatre
2023-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
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 keep the history alive.
Please note: this tour involves climbing many stairs.
Interested in setting up a private tour? If you are part of a group of ten to twenty-five people that would want a tour, contact Jordan Wiley-Hill at jordan@foxtucson.com.

ASU Kerr Tuesday Morning Music & Tea
2023-10-03 09:30 - 12:00 | ASU Kerr, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253, United States
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 donated to Vista del Camino Food Bank.
Tea and refreshments are served in the Crescendo Garden at 9:30 a.m., programs begin at 10:30.
Co-presented with ASU School of Music. General Admission Only.
More info. MUST RSVP.
RSVPs open two weeks before the event

22nd Annual Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show & Sale
2023-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Pima County Fairgrounds, Old Pueblo Hall, 11300 So. Houghton Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85747
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 South Houghton Rd., Tucson, AZ
For sale:

Captive-bred Tortoises
Snakes
Lizards
Frogs
Turtles
Bugs
Cages
Books
Shirts
Jewelry
Art
Reptile Supplies

Displays:

Native Rattlesnakes
Exotic & Venomous Reptiles from The USA & Around the World (Cobras, Vipers, Mambas, Taipans etc.)
Alligators
Crocodiles
Giant Tortoises
Giant Monitors
And So Much More!

Petting Zoo:

Giant Lizards
Giant Tortoises
Lizards
Snakes

Mammal petting zoo (additional fee) put on by the Tucson Funny Foot Farm.
Balloons & Face Painting (additional fees)
Admission (CASH only, at the door):
Adults: $15
Kids 6-12: $5
5 & Under: Free
(Entry fee includes unlimited access for the entire weekend.)

Arizona Insect Festival 2023
2023-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | University of Arizona, 1209 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85721
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 food trucks.
ENR2 building at the University of Arizona campus
​1064 E Lowell St. Tucson AZ
FREE PARKING available at the 6th Street Parking Garage near 6th Street and Mountain.
More info at arizonainsectfestival.com

Summer Friday Night BBQs at the Tucson Raquet Club
2023-09-29 17:30 - 20:30 | Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club, 4001 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716
Looking for a fun poolside party? Check out the Friday Night Barbecues at The Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club from 5:30pm – 8:30pm over the summer: May 5th – September 29th. Live music, swimming (2 pools and jacuzzi), and tennis. Grilled favorites (burgers, hotdogs, chips etc) available for purchase. Grab your lawn chair or blanket and while the kids play in the pool enjoy some good music in a safe, friendly atmosphere. Open to non-members for $6/person. Members and their accompanied guests are of course admitted at no charge. Lifeguards are on duty.

Get the LED Out, A Celebration of the Mighty ZEP (A Led Zeppelin Tribute/Cover Band)
2023-09-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians, intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live like you’ve never heard before! Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high-energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity.
Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on Led Zeppelin’s pivotal early years. They touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom if ever heard in concert. GTLO also includes a special acoustic set, with Zep favorites “Tangerine”, and the “Battle of Evermore” being performed in its’ original instrumentation.
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Annual Falls Prevention Fair
2023-09-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Health Sciences Innovation Building, 1670 E Drachman St, Tucson, AZ, 85721
The 3rd Annual Falls Prevention Fair hosted by Banner – University Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences and the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery empowers older adults with the tools they need to live happy, and healthy lives free from the fear of falling. Join us for:

Educational sessions from a variety of university experts
Interactive workshops in balance and tai chi*
Vendor fair
Food and refreshments
Giveaways

Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and opening remarks begin at 10:00 a.m.
Featured topics will include:

Medication that can increase fall risk
Falling risk factors and prevention
Frailty and falling
Falls prevention resources

*Space is limited for our “A Matter of Balance Workshop” and our “Tai Chi for Falls Prevention,” so please be sure to sign up to reserve your spot.
Free Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/falls-prevention-fair-2023-tickets-677185328547.

Parking Information:
Entrance to the Falls Prevention Fair is on the southeast corner of the Health Sciences Innovation Building (HSIB). Nearby parking options include:

The Highland Garage (off of Helen Street): Free parking will be available in this garage starting at 8:45 a.m., there will be University of Arizona Parking staff on-site to assist you with a parking validation to exit garage
The Arizona Health Sciences Garage (off of Ring Road): Free parking available on the top floor starting at 8:45 a.m. However, there is no shuttle service at this garage.
Parking instructions can be found HERE

Meet Our Speakers:
Opening Remarks
Geoffrey Gurtner, MD, FACS Chair,
Department of Surgery
Professor of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering
University of Arizona
Program Introduction
Tawab Saljuqi, MD, DrPH
Senior Research Scientist,
Department of Surgery
University of Arizona
Falls Prevention for Older Adults
Tanya Anand, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery
University of Arizona
Medications and Falls Risk in Older Adults
Ashley Campbell, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Pharmacy Practice and Science
University of Arizona

Classic Albums Live - Creedence Clearwater Revival
2023-09-24 20:00 - 22:00 | The Van Buren, 401 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Classic Albums Live – Creedence Clearwater Revival – Chronicle Vol. 1
Creedence Clearwater Revival was America’s greatest band…their music reached out and got an entire continent rocking. Hit after hit, no other band delivers that big a collection of instantly recognizable, toe tapping songs. Classic Albums Live will honor the legacy of CCR by performing their Chronicle, Vol. 1 album with joy and dedication, note-for-note, cut-for-cut.
Classic Albums Live takes classic albums from the 60s and 70s and recreates those albums live onstage – note-for-note, cut-for-cut – using the world’s best musicians. Fans are treated to an exact replication of the album, followed by a second set of the featured artist’s greatest hits.
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DOORS: 7:00PM
SHOW: 8:00PM
Please Note: This event is ages 13+ (Ages 5-12 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Children 4 and under not admitted.)
Delivery is delayed for this event; tickets will be released 72 hours prior to the show.
*BAG POLICY*
– Bags up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″ are allowed in the venue (NO BACKPACKS)
– All bags will be searched prior to entry
– Bags that are not clear will be subject to additional search

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Get the Led Out (Led Zeppelin tribute band)
2023-09-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85201
Led Zeppelin’s days of reunion touring may be over, but Get the Led Out’s Zeppelin tribute show hits all the right notes for fans looking to reminisce over the iconic band’s heyday. Handpicked by Jimmy Page himself to perform at one of his charity’s fundraising events, Get the Led Out have the band’s sound down to a tee, thrilling fans around the country with marathon sets of Zeppelin hits like “Whole Lotta Love” and “Stairway to Heaven.” Fresh off a series of acclaimed 2013 shows, the band is sure to impress even the staunchest Zeppelin purists on their 2014 tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Get the Led Out formed out of a desire to acknowledge the influence the music of Led Zeppelin has had on all of the band’s members. Eschewing the tribute band trend of visual mimicry, Get the Led Out instead focus on entirely recreating the great band’s legendary sound, including extensive gear nerdery and use of period instruments like the theremin. Singer Paul Sinclair sounds remarkably like Robert Plant, and guitarist Paul Hammond does a mean Jimmy Page — add the rest of the band and you’ve got an uncanny sonic resemblance that achieves the difficult task of passing muster with Zeppelin purists.

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