Though March 20 was the first official day of spring, it's long felt like spring in 蜜柚直播.听
Enjoy the spring weather during weekend events like the Fourth Avenue Street Fair, a wine celebration at the 蜜柚直播-Sonora Desert Museum, an astronomy festival, a dog-friendly event dubbed Woofstock, an art mart hosted by BICAS and a two-day air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest info before heading out!
Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention
Put on your best Western-style steampunk garb and head over to the Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention, which has taken place since 2011. You'll find entertainment, panels, workshops, games and more.
When:听Now through Sunday, March 23
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Where:听Casino del Sol,听
Cost:听$50 and up for convention passes for adults
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Art Cart with Caroline Martin
Head to local art educator Caroline Martin's art cart, where she brings craft supplies to different locations around 蜜柚直播. Choose from three self-guided crafts!
When:听Various dates for art cart
Where:听Various locations for art cart
Cost:听Crafts at the art cart range from $5-$15
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Dama Reynoso works the La Meno booth, selling earrings, bracelets and more during the 55th annual Spring Fourth Avenue Street fair on March 22, 2024.
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
The biannual Fourth Avenue Street Fair is back! Shop from more than 350 artists from around the world, plus eat all the food of your dreams and listen to live music.
When:听10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 21-22; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 23
Where:听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Flow for the Soul听
In-Rave is hosting a flow night with DJs, vendors and flow art performances. Proceeds go to the All Souls Procession.
When:听6-10 p.m. Friday, March 21
Where:听MSA Annex,听
Cost:听$10
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This Forest Remembers Fire
In this solo exhibition by University of 蜜柚直播 student听Alexis Joy Hagestad, viewers can walk through a fictional burned forest while watching a video with a fire map and listening to trees in the wind. The exhibit explores the effects of fires throughout the country, while Hagestad also reflects on the death of her grandmother.
When:听4-6 p.m. Friday, March 21 for a reception; exhibit runs through April 18
Where:听Lionel Rombach Gallery,
Cost:听Free to attend
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Patio Party
Bakery by Ren is moving across St. Philip's Plaza to a space near their sister, Ren Coffeehouse. Celebrate the move with a patio party featuring snacks and samples from the bakery, two vendors selling granola and olive oil, and blind portraits with artist Linus Schief.听
When:听11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 21
Where:听Bakery by Ren,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food and vendors
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The March G3
G3 蜜柚直播, the city's gay happy hour group, is hosting their monthly party at Playground. Expect music and specialty cocktails.
When:听5-10 p.m. Friday, March 21
Where:听Playground Bar & Lounge,听
Cost:听$9, your first drink is included. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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The Moonstone x #ThisIs蜜柚直播 Happy Hour
#ThisIs蜜柚直播 curated a spring happy hour menu with The Moonstone featuring discounted items and two brand-new drinks in addition to astrology and tarot readings.
When:听5-7 p.m. Fridays, March 21, April 4, April 18
Where:听The Moonstone in Graduate 蜜柚直播,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food, drinks and readings
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A Tribute To Queen
Queen tribute band Killer Queen is making a stop at 蜜柚直播's Fox Theatre.
When:听7:30 p.m. Friday, March 21
Where:听Fox 蜜柚直播 Theatre,
Cost:听$20-$65
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Trivia at the Short Rest Tavern
Fridays are for trivia at the Short Rest Tavern, a hidden bar tucked inside 蜜柚直播 Mall's 蜜柚直播 Games and Gadgets. This Friday, test your knowledge in all things Dragon Ball Z.
When:听7 p.m. Friday, March 21
Where:听Short Rest Tavern in 蜜柚直播 Mall,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for drinks. Tables are first come, first served. Park between Dillard's and Sears.
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Friday Night Concert at Steam Pump Ranch
Oro Valley Parks and Recreation is hosting a free concert featuring听Vindaloo Band.
When:听6-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 21
Where:听Steam Pump Ranch,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. Bring your own chair or blanket!
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In this July 2022 file photo, visitors walk a trail as the sun sets over the grounds at the 蜜柚直播-Sonora Desert Museum during Cool Summer Nights, Mad About Monsoons.
WineDown with Wildlife
The 蜜柚直播-Sonora Desert Museum is hosting its fifth annual WineDown with Wildlife festival, where attendees can sip on regional wines, enjoy live music and stargaze 鈥 all while supporting wildlife.听
When:听6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听蜜柚直播-Sonora Desert Museum,听
Cost:听$35 designated driver tickets, $55 general admission tickets. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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蜜柚直播 Astronomy Festival
It鈥檚 almost time for 蜜柚直播 Amateur Astronomy Association鈥檚 annual 蜜柚直播 Astronomy Festival! Head to Brandi Fenton Memorial Park in the afternoon for solar observing, followed by stargazing after dark. There will be astronomy-themed family-friendly activities and prizes!
When:听3-9 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Brandi Fenton Memorial Park,听
Cost:听Free to attend听
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蜜柚直播 Organic Gardeners Spring Garden Fair
Shop plants and gardening supplies at this spring plant fair with 蜜柚直播 Organic Gardeners, where you can also get advice from plant experts about gardening in 蜜柚直播. During the fair, shop a $1 cash-only clothing sale benefitting the听蜜柚直播 School for the Deaf and the Blind.
When:听8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听蜜柚直播 State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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The Thunderbirds practice their diamond formation in a morning session as they get ready for the weekend's Thunder & Lightning Over 蜜柚直播 airshow at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., March 24, 2023.
Thunder and Lightning Over 蜜柚直播
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is opening the gates for their free weekend-long air show. Watch aerial displays from headliner the Thunderbirds.
When:听9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 22-23
Where:听Davis-Monthan Air Force Base,听
Cost:听Free to attend, tickets available for seating and VIP options at $55 and up
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KXCI Presents: Baila el Pueblo
KXCI is hosting this music festival to showcase the diversity in musical traditions in our area. Both art and food vendors will be onsite.
When:听4-10 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听MSA Annex,听
Cost:听$35-$40
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Button Brew House Taps & Tapas
Taste tapas made by six chefs alongside six 5-ounce Button Brew House beers, then vote for your favorite.听
When:听3-6 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Button Brew House,
Cost:听$45
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2025 Silver Spike Jubilee
The Southern 蜜柚直播 Transportation Museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary alongside the 1880 arrival of the first train to 蜜柚直播. Expect music, a mural dedication and stories from cast members of "Oklahoma," which featured the听Locomotive 1673.
When:听9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Southern 蜜柚直播 Transportation Museum,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Guided Haiku Hike
It's time for the sixth annual Haiku Hike, which is a self-guided display of poems throughout Downtown tucson each spring. This Saturday, 蜜柚直播's Poet Laureate TC Tolbert will lead a guided stroll of 2025's selected poems.
When:听9 a.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Hotel Congress,
Cost:听Free to attend
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Sunset Supper at 蜜柚直播 Village Farm
Enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by Chef Bruce Yim and a team of teens during this fundraiser for 蜜柚直播 Village Farm's 4-H youth programming.听
When:听5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听蜜柚直播 Village Farm,听
Cost:听$65
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Citrus Social
Four Arrows Garden is hosting Citrus Social where you'll find a variety of citrus trees, information on growing citrus, tasting booths with recipes and a food cart.
When:听9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Four Arrows Garden,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Rain clouds roll over the Goldfish booth, one of the carny games running on a dark, cold evening at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet in January 2022.
Rock The Swap
Tanque Verde Swap Meet is hosting Rock The Swap, where musicians will be spread across four stages this Saturday. While you're there, expect concession discounts and giveaways.听
When:听6-11 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Tanque Verde Swap Meet,听
Cost:听$2 admission, kids ages 12 and under enter for free
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The Secret Gardener
蜜柚直播 Opera, as part of its season-long Beyond Downtown series, is taking its act outdoors when it brings Mozart's "The Secret Gardener" to Tohono Chul.
When:听1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Tohono Chul,听
Cost:听$30
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'90s Dance Party at Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting a '90s dance party. Wear your best '90s attire!
When:听9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Surly Wench Pub,听
Cost:听$5. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Tohono O鈥檕dham Utilitarian Vessel Pottery Workshop
Tohono O'odham potter Kathleen Vance will lead this workshop in creating small clay vessels.听
When:听10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 22
Where:听
Cost:听$65
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Mission Garden is located at the base of 鈥淎鈥 Mountain, at 946 W. Mission Lane.
Archaeology Day at Mission Garden
Kids can learn hands-on archaeology skills at Mission Garden's monthly Archaeology Day.
When:听8-11 a.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Mission Garden,听
Cost:听Free to attend, donations accepted
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Di Luna Self Care Workshop
Create your own 9-ounce candle alongside DIY bath salts during this workshop at Di Luna Candles.
When:听Noon on Saturday, March 22
Where:听Di Luna Candles,听
Cost:听$50
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Emo Night Brooklyn
This traveling emo party will bring all your favorite pop-punk and emo songs to The Rock.
When:听9 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听The Rock,听
Cost:听$20. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Backyard Vintage & Bake Sale
Ghost Orchid Vintage and听Mellifluous Baking Co. are teaming up for this sale in Barrio Viejo featuring vintage clothing and baked goods.
When:听9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Painted Garden Aprons
Pima County Master Gardeners are hosting a workshop where you'll paint your own garden apron. While you're there, you'll have the chance to listen to a short talk about garden tool maintenance.听
When:听9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Pima County Master Gardeners,
Cost:听$30
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Workshops at Harlow Gardens
Harlow Gardens is hosting two events this weekend. The first is a make-and-take bouquet workshop, followed by a class with tips about citrus trees.
When:听Saturday, March 22; 10 a.m. for bouquet workshop, 2 p.m. for citrus class
Where:听Harlow Gardens,听
Cost:听Bouquet workshop is $60; citrus class is free to attend
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Public Lecture: From the Factory to the Studio
Enjoy a free historical photo presentation by glass artist and professor听Henry Halen, which "traces the demise of the American glass factory to the rise of the American art glass studio."
When:听2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听Alice Chaiten Baker Center for Art Education at the 蜜柚直播 Museum of Art,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Walking tours with the Presidio Museum
Explore 蜜柚直播's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. On the calendar this weekend: Public Art & Murals, Barrio Viejo and Death After Dark.听
When:听Various dates, check out the calendar听.
Where:听Locations vary based on tour.
Cost:听$30 and up. Pre-registration may be required for these events.
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BICAS Crafternoons
Get free access to recycled bike art parts, tools and other materials and get creative! Once you're finished, you can donate your creation to BICAS or give a suggested donation to the nonprofit, if you're able to. Check in at the front counter before heading to the art area.
When:听1-4 p.m. Saturdays听
Where:听BICAS,听
Cost:听Free to attend, donation suggested听
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Bachata Social Dance Night
Put on your dancing shoes for a night of music and mingling! Enjoy a bachata class followed by social dancing.听
When:听8-11 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Where:听蜜柚直播 Creative Dance Center,听
Cost:听$15, cash or Venmo
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Foothills Community Markets
Visit this market to shop from vendors who have items like yard art, home decor, jewelry, baked goods and more.
When:听10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays
Where:听Foothills Mall,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Magic & Mystery Dinner Theater
Enjoy dinner from Dante's Fire alongside a magical theatrical performance.听
When:听6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22; 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 23
Where:听Dante's Fire,听
Cost:听$49 without dinner, $89 with dinner
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Woofstock
The 蜜柚直播 Dog Magazine is hosting a doggie celebration dubbed Woofstock, set to feature adoptable pets, dog costume contests and vaccination/microchipping clinics. For the humans, enjoy live music, food trucks and a kids' zone.听
When:听9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23
Where:听Brandi Fenton Memorial Park,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food
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Jesus Garcia sells art at the BICAS Art Mart on April 24, 2022.
BICAS Art Mart
Local nonprofit BICAS started this art market in 2021 after art events were canceled during the pandemic. Shop jewelry, prints, crocheted plushies, bicycle-themed art and more.
When:听9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23
Where:听BICAS,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Slow Makers Market
Seven vendors will be popping up at Slow Body Beer this Sunday. Expect handcrafted soap, jewelry, ceramics and more.
When:听Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 23
Where:听Slow Body Beer,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Puzzle Race Mini Tournament
Spend your Sunday piecing together a jigsaw puzzle for a chance to win a prize! A non-alcoholic drink for each team member is included, in addition to a shareable snack. You'll also get to take home a 500-piece puzzle.
When:听2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 23
Where:听Snakes & Lattes,听
Cost:听$20 for a 2-person table; $35 for a 4-person table
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Blacksmithing Workshop
蜜柚直播 Village Farm's blacksmithing program will host this workshop where you'll forge your own garden trowel.听
When:听8 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 23
Where:听蜜柚直播 Village Farm,
Cost:听$100, this event is for ages 13 and up
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Cat yoga with Hermitage Shelter
Enjoy a morning of yoga and cats! Bring your own mat and water.
When:听10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 23
Where:听Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary,听
Cost:听$25, RSVP in advance
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Cat Events at El Jefe Cat Cafe
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Cafe, all while enjoying a yoga session or playing bingo.
When:听Sunday, March 23; 10 a.m. for yoga, 6 p.m. for bingo
Where:听El Jefe Cat Cafe,听
Cost:听$18 for yoga;听$14 for bingo, reservations required
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Gloria was born and raised in 蜜柚直播 and is a 2018 University of 蜜柚直播 grad. From wildflowers to wildlife, she loves all things 蜜柚直播 and hopes to share her love of the city with readers 鉁
Gloria Knott
#ThisIs蜜柚直播 Editor
