Arizona Senior Guide

ZZ Top: Live at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
2024-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Linda Ronstadt Music Hall (Tucson Music Hall), 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
The legendary ZZ Top will be performing at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall October 25! Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary “Little Ol’ Band from Texas” live in concert. Grab your tickets and be part of a night filled with rock n roll magic!
Door Time
6:30 PM
Show Time:
7:30 PM

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The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Elton John's Madman Across The Water
2024-10-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ, 85701
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents:
Elton Johns Madman Across The Water
Straight out of Alabama to your stage, get ready to hear all your favorites as you have never heard them before and catch Black Jacket Symphony live! From Mozart and The Beatles, to Pink Floyd, Prince and Michael Jackson, the Black Jacket Symphony perform your favorite classic albums — note for note and sound for sound — in a live setting. This concert, they will present Elton John’s album, Madman Across the Water. Making their debut in 2009 performing to a hyped audience at WorkPlay in Birmingham, the Black Jacket Symphony have since sold out venues and halls with thousands of screaming fans. May through September 2022 is packed with concerts, and the Black Jacket Symphony is set to rock the hearts of fans of classic rock music across the nation.
The group of hand-picked, black jacket-adorning musicians changes based on the album being performed, and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album, but give it an intriguing new take. It’s always a full night of electrifying rock and roll magic when the Black Jacket Symphony come to town. Yearning for a visual experience unlike any other, fans from all over the country flock to their shows, and once you see one, you won’t miss another! Get your tickets today.
Founded in 2009 by guitarist J. Willoughby and his partner and technical director Jason Rogoff, the Black Jacket Symphony comprises several groups of musicians dedicated to recreating a specific classic album. Though their live shows are built around performing covers of classic rock albums, in an interview with The Daily Times, Willoughby says that the Black Jacket Symphony is not a tribute band. Willoughby noted that the difference is that the Black Jacket Symphony is all about the music they’re playing and not about the musicians themselves. Various Black Jacket Symphony ensembles have recreated an estimated 38 classic albums over the course of their careers.
Important Event Info: Doors 7PM | Show 8PM | Reserved Seating | All Ages – 6 & Over

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The Life and Music of George Michael - a musical
2024-10-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
The Life and Music of George Michael is a brand new concert-style play/musical that chronicles the amazing journey George Michael had with music and his fans. The show captures the performance and sound of George Michael with staging and lighting while telling his story through early music hits from Wham! and his illustrious solo career.
As one of the biggest international stars of our time, the show will have fans on their feet dancing and singing along to blockbuster hits including “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go,” “Freedom,” “Faith,” “Careless Whisper,” “Father Figure,” and many more. Spanning a four-decade career with over 115 million albums sold, The Life and Music of George Michael shows his rise to fame as a member of Wham! in the 80’s. He went solo in 1987 with “Faith,” one of the biggest albums of all time which included multiple number one hits.
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Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken Tour
2024-10-09 19:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Public on-sale: Fri. April 12 at 10am

Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs” and “Ain’t It Heavy,” for which she won a Grammy in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). The collection featured the massive hits, “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second Grammy® Award for Best Female Rock Performance. In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest charting album, Your Little Secret, which was distinguished by the hit single, “I Want to Come Over.” Her astounding success that year led to Etheridge receiving the Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards in 1996.
Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America’s favorite female singers for more than two decades. In February 2007, Melissa Etheridge celebrated a career milestone with a victory in the “Best Song” category at the Academy Awards for “I Need to Wake Up,” written for the Al Gore documentary on global warming, An Inconvenient Truth. As a performer and songwriter, Etheridge has shown herself to be an artist who has never allowed “inconvenient truths” to keep her down. Earlier in her recording career, Etheridge acknowledged her sexual orientation when it was considered less than prudent to do so. In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, a health battle that, with her typical tenacity, she won. Despite losing her hair from chemotherapy, Etheridge appeared on the 2005 Grammy® telecast to sing “Piece of My Heart” in tribute to Janis Joplin. By doing so she gave hope to many women afflicted with the disease.
On October 7, 2016 Melissa Etheridge released Memphis Rock & Soul, her first album since 2014’s critically lauded This Is M.E. Recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis, the album received stellar reviews from the likes of Entertainment Weekly, Parade, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter and more. She followed that up with the release of The Medicine Show in April, 2019. For The Medicine Show, Melissa reunited with celebrated producer John Shanks and sounds as rousing as ever, bringing a new level of artistry to her 15th studio recording. The Medicine Show deals with universal themes of renewal, reconciliation, reckoning, compassion and, most profoundly, healing.
In June of 2020, Etheridge launched The Etheridge Foundation to support groundbreaking scientific research into effective new treatments for opioid use disorder. The Foundation works towards advancing treatment approaches that address the root causes of opioid abuse and make available better, more effective solutions for people to truly heal their opioid use disorder.
On September 17, 2021, Melissa released a new album called One Way Out. The 9-track album is a collection of songs Etheridge wrote in the late ’80s and early ’90s that never made the cut….until now! The time was finally right, and fans finally got a deeper glimpse to who Melissa was then.
October 2022 saw Melissa’s return to the theatre with her one woman show, My Window — A Journey Through Life. The critically acclaimed, sold-out run premiered at New World Stages on October 13 and opened at Circle In the Square Theatre on Broadway in September 2023.

Arizona Insect Festival 2024
2024-10-06 10:00 - 15:00 | University of Arizona, 1209 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85721
12th Annual Insect Fest 2024!
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

Gabriel Iglesias: Don't Worry Be Fluffy
2024-10-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
World famous comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will be performing at the Tucson Arena in the TCC (Tucson Convention Center) on Saturday, October 5 at 8pm as part of his Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour.
Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world. He is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with almost a billion views and has over 25 million fans across social media. In 2018, Gabe was included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players” issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels. The comedian has also had the distinct honor of being one of the few to headline and sell-out Madison Square Garden in New York, Staples Center in Los Angeles and Sydney Opera House in Australia.
Door Time
7:00 PM
Show Time:
8:00 PM

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Three Dog Night
2024-10-04 19:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Legendary band, THREE DOG NIGHT, now in its 6th decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.
THREE DOG NIGHT hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures — songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize THREE DOG NIGHT’s continuing popularity.
Boasting chart and sales records that remain virtually unmatched in popular music, THREE DOG NIGHT had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including 3 #1 singles, 11 Top 10’s, 18 straight Top 20’s, 7 million-selling singles and 12 straight RIAA Certified Gold LPs. The hits appeared on best-selling charts in all genres (pop, rock, and country). Its records continue to sell around the world, reaching beyond the borders of the U.S. into Japan, Canada, Holland, England, Germany, Spain and elsewhere. Tens of millions of THREE DOG NIGHT records have been sold through the years.
Created in 1968 by Danny Hutton, THREE DOG NIGHT maintains an aggressive, year-round touring schedule of over 90 dates a year, performing their hit filled concerts for multi-generational audiences. The band’s now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights; the coldest being a “three dog night”.
The band recorded songs of the best and largely undiscovered new songwriters of its time including Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Elton John, Laura Nyro, Paul Williams, and Hoyt Axton among many others. The group’s eclectic taste, combined with its ability to recognize and record hits in a unique, distinctive, and appealing style, resulted in THREE DOG NIGHT dominating the charts for years. The band’s music transcends time, bringing together both new and longtime audiences alike.
THREE DOG NIGHT demonstrates its eclectic song choices once again with the new material being recorded for an upcoming album release. One of the new tracks, “Prayer of the Children” was discovered by Hutton who created an a cappella arrangement, so Three Dog Night that for the first time in the history of THREE DOG NIGHT, the vocals of all six members of the band are featured. The song is currently part of their live concert set and quickly becoming an audience favorite.
Marking over 50 years on the road, THREE DOG NIGHT continues to grow its fan base by keeping up a full schedule of concerts at theatres, performing arts centers, fairs, festivals, corporate events, and casinos. Since 1986, the band has performed nearly 3,000 shows including two Super Bowls.

ZOOcson 2025 – A Wild Night Benefiting Reid Park Zoo
2024-10-04 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.
Friday, October 3rd. 6-9PM
This year’s gala will feature:

Tucson’s favorite restaurants
Live and Online Auctions (chance to win amazing experiences, 200+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 Tanzania area? Register for the Premium Experience ticket which includes early entry at 5:15 p.m., training demonstration, pool session, barn visit, appetizers, beverages, and entertainment.
Restaurant Stations:
Ice bar by Arizona Ice Art, Agustin Kitchen, Atlas Catering & Events, Balay, Beyond Bread, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub, Casino Del Sol, Cielos at Lodge on the Desert, Corbett’s, Craft Culinary Concepts, Dante’s Fire, Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro, Govinda’s Natural Foods, Handels Ice Cream, Hotel Congress, HUB Restaurant, Kingfisher Bar & Grill, PF Chang’s, Portillo’s, Sauce Pizza and Wine, Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Teaspoon, Vero Amore/Noble Hops.
Live Entertainment: TBA
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 Early Bird Tickets available until August 31
$175 per person Adult Ticket
$165 per Zoo Member Adult Ticket
$275 per person Premium Ticket
$265 per Zoo Member Premium Ticket
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ZOOcson 2024 – A Wild Night Benefiting Reid Park Zoo
2024-10-04 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 will feature:

Tucson’s favorite restaurants
Live and Online Auctions (chance to win amazing experiences, 200+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 Tanzania area? Register for the Premium Experience ticket which includes early entry at 5:15 p.m., training demonstration, pool session, barn visit, appetizers, beverages, and entertainment.
Restaurant Stations:
Ice bar by Arizona Ice Art, Adis Aguas & Raspados, Atlas Catering, Balay, Beyond Bread, BJs Restaurant & Brewhouse, Brother John’s Bourbon & Barbecue, Cafe Con Leche, Cakes for Causes, Canyon’s Crown, Casino Del Sol, Club Congress, Commoner & Co, Corbett’s Tucson, Craft Culinary Concepts, Dante’s Fire, Flora’s Market Run, Govinda’s Natural Foods, Hawaiian Bros, Kingfisher Bar & Grill, Kitchen 86, L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Locale, Lodge on the Desert, PF Chang’s, Portillo’s, Prep & Pastry, Sauce Pizza & Wine, Teaspoon, Texas Roadhouse, The Original Mama Louisa’s, Thunder Bacon Burger Co., Vero Amore.
Live Entertainment: Chris Arpad, Mindy Rondstadt & the One-Bill Band
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.
$175 per person Adult Ticket
$150 per Zoo Member Adult Ticket
$275 per person Premium Ticket
$250 per Zoo Member Premium Ticket
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Curiosity Talks: Dia de Los Muertos Storytelling
2024-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Dia de Los Muertos is a highly celebrated and significant holiday held throughout Mexico, Latin America, and the Southwest. It is a day when homage is paid with prayers, offerings of food and the building of altars to those who have gone before us. Join Guerrero and his unique masked characters as they celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with hilarious and moving storytelling, turning stereotypes on their heads. Among the characters making appearances are the poetry-spouting “El Vato Poeta,” the flirtatious “La Comadre,” the wise “El Abuelito,” and other beloved characters that Guerrero, a prolific playwright, has created to express the humor and sadness of our lives. Guerrero’s storytelling puts life into perspective in a delightful and engaging way, helping us accept and even laugh at our most primal fears about death.
Stick around after the presentation for drinks and conversation with fellow attendees!
This free program is made possible by Arizona Humanities.
Doors open at 5:00 pm
Wilson Room
Free and Open to the Public

Registration Required

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Tucson
2024-09-30 | Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ, 85737
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 present in cities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Look at the images and videos from their website to get a better sense of what the event is. https://vangoghexpo.com/tucson. The first rooms have Van Gough painting recreations alongside text about his life. While these recreations of Van Gough’s paintings don’t really do them justice, as they are projections on flat canvas (colors are not very accurate, there is no paint texture) the whole experience is less about appreciating fine art than it is about getting fun photo-ops and selfies with pretty backgrounds. It feels like a fun, trippy art exhibit to appeal to the masses – not high-brow in any way. One of the best parts is a large room where you watch animated versions of Van Gough paintings projected across the walls and floor. When Starry Night is projected, you can see little animated shooting stars. At points it feels a bit cheesy, but all still fun. The optional 10 minute virtual reality bit at the end (additional $5/person) is definitely worth doing and just as fun as the large room with projections, if not better.

Opening hours: (time slots available every half hour)
Monday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last entry at 7 p.m.)
Tuesday and Wednesday: closed
Friday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (last entry at 8 p.m.)
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (last entry at 8 p.m.)
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last entry at 7 p.m.)
Duration: approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes
All ages. (But kids will likely get bored.)
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Experience Hendrix 2024 Tour
2024-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
The Experience Hendrix Tour evokes the era when artists treated each performance as a unique interaction with their audience. Jimi Hendrix called this his ‘Electric Church.’ The Experience Hendrix Tour fully embraces this approach, presenting multiple opportunities for performers and audiences to witness unique collaborations among the participating artists, and will highlight these artists performing their favorite Hendrix signature songs including “Little Wing,” “Fire,” “Purple Haze,” and “Voodoo Child (Slight Return).”
Together on one stage!
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Zakk Wylde
Eric Johnson
Taj Mahal
Noah Hunt
Chuck Campbell & Calvin Cooke of the Slide Brothers
Stanley Jordan
Mato Nanji of Indigenous
Dylan Triplett
Ayron Jones
Henri Brown
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"The Green Muse - Celtic in Concert" by the Women's Orchestra of Arizona
2024-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 | North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, 85254
The Women’s Orchestra of Arizona invites you to their September 29, 2024 concert, lead by Cindy H. Petty, Associate Conductor. An inspiring program of orchestral music, possibly new to your ears, will be featured at this concert. It begins with Ina Boyle’s Symphony No. 1 ‘Glencree,’ a lush and evocative piece inspired by the Hills of County Wicklow, composed in 1927. The program continues with Irish composer Joan Trimble’s charming Suite for Strings, showcasing her distinct melodic voice. The highlight of the program will be the American premiere of John Glenesk Mortimer’s St. Andrew Concerto, a dynamic and captivating new work that promises to enthrall audiences. The work was dedicated to the St. Andrew Orchestra of Edinburgh, Scotland’s oldest amateur orchestra, founded in 1878 and conducted by Mortimer for 17 years.
NOTE: NEW CONCERT VENUE THIS SEASON!
North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
VIP SEATING AVAILABLE!
Immerse yourself in the beauty of orchestral music from the best seats in the house, directly in front of the orchestra.
VIP Tickets $10 each. Free tickets also available.
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Bark in the Park at Steam Pump Ranch
2024-09-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ, 85737
Oro Valley Parks and Recreation will be hosting a FREE community event for those with furry family dogs at home. Join the fun on Saturday, September 28th from 5pm-8pm at Steam Pump Ranch for Bark in the Park. Bring your family, friends and doggies! There will be adoptable dogs, food trucks, music, crafts for dogs/kids, dog costume contest, prizes, local business, organization booths, and much more.
The Dog Costume Contest will have on-site registration the day of the event. Entry is free!
Please keep in mind that dogs must be leashed and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
Have questions? Contact Catherine at ckastens@orovalleyaz.gov.

Cold Case Live
2024-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Investigate America’s most notorious cold cases at COLD CASE LIVE, a live exploration into unsolved crime! Featuring in-depth analyses and firsthand investigator insights, prepare for an evening of shocking revelations as our expert host, Joe Kennedy (Starz TV’s “Wrong Man”), walks you through the process of solving a cold case. Inspect clues from chilling cases like The Zodiac Killer, The Golden State Killer and The JonBenét Ramsey case among others. Seize the opportunity to take on the role of cold case-solving detective at the end of the show with reenactments, Q&A’s, and more – where a critical decision can be made and compared with real life investigator’s choices. A can’t miss for true crime enthusiasts and web sleuths!
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David Cross - The End of The Beginning of The End
2024-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Van Buren, 401 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
David Cross – The End of The Beginning of The End Tour
with Special Guest Sean Patton
Since its earliest days, comedian David Cross’ career was defined by two things: adoration by critics and disinterest by mainstream audiences. His stature in the alternative comedy world made him one of the subgenre’s brightest stars, seemingly ripe for breakout success for literally decades. Highly intelligent, brutally honest, and often confrontational, Cross never seemed to care too much about conventional success. To his apparent amusement, these potential breakout roles came and went without acceptance by the general public. Nevertheless, the size of the cult following that he earned from “Arrested Development” (Fox, 2003-06) and “Mr. Show with Bob and David” (HBO, 1995-98) eventually resembled conventional success in everything but name.

Doors
6:00 PM
Show
7:00 PM

Age Policy
18+

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Tom Papa at the Fox Theatre
2024-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an actor, host, and author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage.
The comedian has had 5 highly rated stand-up specials on Netflix including his most recent Netflix special, What A Day!. The special was taped at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston. His other critically acclaimed specials include Human Mule, Freaked Out and Tom Papa Live in New York City, two of which were directed by Rob Zombie.
Tucson Fox Theatre
September 21 at 7:30pm
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A Celebration of Classic Country (flute & guitar)
2024-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Fairway Library, 10600 W Peoria Ave, Sun City, AZ, 85351, United States
From the earliest guitar scratch of the Carter Family to the whiskey-smooth southern arias of Patsy Cline and the saddle songs of the west or the dixie-fried big band sound of Bob Wills, you’ve never heard Country Music like this before. Join SoSco Duo as they explore the high lonesome sound and larger-than-life stories behind one of America’s most beloved and honest musical forms.
Free Tickets available starting Sept. 6, 2024:

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Mysterious Babies Traditional Jazz Band (Wednesdays)
2024-09-18 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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Ben Folds - Paper Airplane Request Tour
2024-09-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
See Ben Fold perform live at the Fox Theatre! At his Paper Airplane Request Tour, audience members can write a song request on paper, fold it into an airplane, and throw it onstage!

The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
For the past three decades, he’s toured as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras.
A New York Times Best Selling author and podcast host, Ben also composes for film, tv and theatre, guest stars in films and TV, and serves as the Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
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The Century Room Jazz Orchestra
2024-09-16 19:00 - 22:00 | The Century Room at Hotel Congress, 311 East Congress Street, Tucson
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 and Fred Hayes share the drum chair, alternating each week. Advanced tickets recommended!
Rotating (drums) Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace & Sly Slipetsky (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Joseph Rader (bari sax) Brice Winston & Kevin Ravellette (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi & Simeon Roth (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Max Goldschmid (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jason Carder (trumpet)
The musicians and your fellow audience members thank you for keeping your conversations to a quiet minimum during the performances!
Doors Open at 6:00 PM
7:00 PM First Set
8:30 PM Second Set

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Live @ Crescent Ballroom - A Weekly Jam Session
2024-09-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Crescent Ballroom, 308 North 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Scumbag Airlines Presents:
Live @ Crescent Ballroom – A Weekly Jam Session
Every Sunday,
8 PM – 10 PM
Free
21+
Crescent Ballroom is a music venue and lounge in Downtown Phoenix. It is also home to Cocina 10 – a scratch kitchen serving Sonoran and Arizona cooking including vegetarian/vegan options. Crescent Ballroom is open Wednesday-Sunday, serving food and drinks starting at 4pm. (Monday-Tuesday: 5PM to Late if there is a show on our Calendar, otherwise we are Closed Monday-Tuesday).
Parking Garage directly across from the Crescent Ballroom/Cocina 10 entrance (NE corner 2nd Ave & Van Buren) now has $5 two hour parking everyday.

Vienna Light Orchestra
2024-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, United States
The Vienna Light Orchestra brings their enchanting performance to Tucson, offering an evening of mesmerizing music and captivating light displays. Renowned for their unique fusion of classical and contemporary compositions, the orchestra creates an immersive experience that transcends traditional concert expectations. With a repertoire that includes beloved pieces from composers like Mozart and Beethoven, as well as modern classics and cinematic scores, their performances are a feast for the senses.
Having toured internationally and garnered acclaim for their innovative approach, the Vienna Light Orchestra has built a reputation for delivering unforgettable live shows. Their use of dynamic lighting and visual effects enhances the emotional impact of the music, creating a truly multisensory experience. Audiences in Tucson can expect a spellbinding evening filled with exquisite melodies, stunning visuals, and the exceptional artistry that defines the Vienna Light Orchestra.

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Labor Day at the J
2024-09-02 07:00 - 14:00 | Tucson Jewish Community Center (JCC), 3800 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718, United States
Fun! Fitness! Community! Connection!
Come one, come all to Labor Day at the J
The whole community is invited to enjoy the best of the J’s amenities for FREE – no membership or guest passes required! Already a member? Wonderful – bring your friends and family! Never been to the J? This is the perfect time to check it out!
Pop in to enjoy the pool or SplashPad, take the kids to cool off in our indoor PlaySpace, play a game of tennis or pickleball, take a group fitness class, hit the gym and so much more.
This event is free and open to the entire community; No registration is required.
Questions? Contact at info@tucsonjcc.org
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Bohemian Rhapsody movie sing-along at the Fox Theatre
2024-08-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Come to the Fox Theatre to sing along to your favorite Queen songs in this Bohemian Rhapsody movie screening!
Bohemian Rhapsody (the movie) is an enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved entertainers. Following Queen’s meteoric rise, their revolutionary sound and Freddie’s solo career, the film also chronicles the band’s reunion, and one of the greatest performances in rock history.
Fox Theatre
August 24, 2024 at 7:30pm
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show
2024-08-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre”, The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David & Rick Wright. TAPFS is the leading show of its kind in the world.

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Summer Safari Nights at the Reid Park Zoo, 2024
2024-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
This summer, enjoy the Reid Park Zoo in the cooler evening hours every Saturday, 6-8pm!
Each week will feature a different theme and a live music by a different local band.

Keeper chats
Animal encounters
Artifact stations
Giraffe feedings
Carousel rides, crafts & games.
Face painting and glitter tattoos available for purchase.
Refresh with dinner and a cold drink at the Flamingo Grill
Live music by some of Tucson’s best bands
Play games with Tucson Parks and Recreation’s ‘Ready, Set, Rec!’

Tickets:

Free for Zoo members
$10.50 for adults (ages 15-61)
$8.50 seniors (ages 62+)
$6.50 for children ages 2-14
Free for children under 2

Weekly Themes:
(Check the official Summer Safari Nights webpage often for updates on bands and activities!)

May 25: Large & In Charge
Highlighted Animals: Elephants and Rhinos
Entertainment: Tucson Twist Its
June 1: Super Heroes and Animal Super Powers
Highlighted Animals: Tamandua, Giraffe, Reptiles
Entertainment: Jamie’s Gang
Desert Peach Shopping Night at the Zoo
June 8: Ocean Conservation & Sustainable Seafood
Highlighted Animals: Grizzly, Otter, Pacu
Entertainment: Amber Gaia
June 15: Pollinator Power
Highlighted Animals: Lemurs, Tapir, Bats, Monarch Butterflies
Entertainment: The Just Intervals
Desert Peach Shopping Night at the Zoo
June 22: Hoofin’ It
Highlighted Animals: Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra
Entertainment: Kids Unlimited
June 29: Meet Your Zoo Night
Highlighted Animals: All
Entertainment: Speedway Brothers
Pathway to Asia Talk From Nancy Kluge, CEO
Learn About All the Zoo Departments and Committees
July 6: Spots & Stripes
Highlighted Animals: Zebra, Jaguar, Giraffe, Ringtail Lemurs
Entertainment: Baja Caravan
July 13: Slow & Steady: Reptiles Rule!
Highlighted Animals: Gator, Turtle/ Tortoise, Snakes, Chuckwalla, Bearded Dragon
Entertainment: Mama Coal
Desert Peach Shopping Night at the Zoo
July 20: Caring for Carnivores
Highlighted Animals: Lion, Jaguar, African Wild Dog, Meerkat, Otter, Vulture
Entertainment: Mr. Nature’s Music Garden
July 27: Bear Necessities
Highlighted Animals: Andean Bear, Grizzly Bear
Entertainment: Chris Arpad
Desert Peach Shopping Night at the Zoo
August 3: Bird is the Word
Highlighted Animals: All Birds In The Aviaries, Flamingos, Ostriches, Crown Cranes, Peacocks
Entertainment: Jacob Acosta
August 10: From the Amazon to the Andes – Celebrating South American Animals
Highlighted Animals: Andean Bear, Capybara, Anteater, Tapir, Jaguar, Sloth, Galapagos Tortoise, Rhea, Squirrel Monkey
Entertainment: Tiny House of Funk
Desert Peach Shopping Night at the Zoo
