this weekend in downtown tucson
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Plan your weekend now with this helpful guide to the biggest and best events this weekend. Downtown Tucson is home to hundreds of events, numerous entertainment venues, over 80 restaurants and bars, and a variety of retail establishments and unique boutiques. Parking is easy and economical with over 13,000 spaces available. Free on-street parking is available evenings (after 5 pm) and on weekends. Check out our website for a detailed listing of businesses, parking info or dining options at downtowntucson.org.
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THE GODFATHER POP-UP DINNER AT TEMPLE GALLERY 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMArizona Theatre Company is partnering with Pop-Up Tucson to host a limited-seating Pop-Up Dinner in the Art Gallery at the Temple of Music and Art before the Classic Films @ The Temple screening of THE GODFATHER, featuring dishes inspired by the film. The five-course dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes wine pairings and tickets to the screening – all for $100!
more details | | SUMMER WINE TASTINGS: NEW ZEALANDAT MAYNARDS MARKET & KITCHEN6:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoin us for the tenth of our Summer Wine Tastings. On August 11th from 6 to 8pm, we will be tasting wines, hand selected by our Sommelier, from New Zealand. Tastings are $10 and Maynards Market happy hour is in full swing during the tasting. FREE entry to wine tastings for wine club members! More information can be found at maynardstucson.com. Cost is Free - $10.
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ART AFTER DARK AT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM TUCSON 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMEvery second Saturday, the Children’s Museum Tucson hosts two local arts groups at the museum for FREE hands-on fun, at 5:30-8 pm. Enjoy our beautiful courtyard, or step inside for some play-based learning. The museum requires entering adults to be accompanied by kids (under 18) and all children must be supervised by an adult. After enjoying the Children’s Museum, plan to visit a restaurant or other activity as part of Tucson’s monthly 2nd Saturdays Downtown event.
more details | | NATURE EXPOAT ARIZONA RIVERPARK INN10:00 AM - 6:00 PMNature Expo is free, open to the public and fun for the family. Free talks on birding, live animal exhibits, and hand-on activities for kids and adults. Play the ‘Big Minute’ bird identification game to enter to win a pair of Leica binoculars, build a nest box, learn about birds & wildlife around the world from international tour operators. The Nature Expo in the ballroom of the Arizona Riverpark Inn will be filled with exhibitors and vendors. Shop for fine art, bird books, apparel, binoculars, gifts, plants and more.
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REVEILLE MEN'S CHORUS AT CLUB CONGRESS 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMReveille Men’s Chorus, Tucson’s internationally recognized men’s chorus, is entering its 23rd year of changing lives through music. What began in 1995 as a gay men’s community chorus with an array of singers has grown, transitioned and taken flight into a community institution of seasoned performers with an added public health focus on HIV/AIDS awareness, education and prevention. On August 13th, come hang out with the Reveille guys at Club Congress for cocktails, karaoke, and information about joining!
more details | | WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE AT FOX TUCSON THEATRE 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
WYNONNA and her band The Big Noise are bringing their highly anticipated new tour to the Fox! The “Roots & Revival Tour” will explore the past, present and future of WYNONNA’s extensive 33-year career. WYNONNA’s live shows are well known not only for the energy of her talented band, but also for the undeniable connection that she has with her audience. The show is part nostalgia, part comedy, and all rich, soulful music featuring WYNONNA’s incomparable vocals. Ticket Price Range from $27-$89. From 7-9:30PM @ The Fox. | |
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