Another month, another big ol' roster of things to do.
蜜柚直播 is welcoming summer with late-night happenings, indoor events and poolside movies. There's a vegan market, shuttle tours through Sabino Canyon after dark, an outdoor roller disco, a fairy festival amid blooming lavender, and events in celebration of Juneteenth, Pride and Father's Day.
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest info before heading out!
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Visitors look over the art displayed on multiple levels at the 蜜柚直播 Museum of Art where ramps lead to the lowermost galleries located below ground level.
First Thursday at 蜜柚直播 Museum of Art
Visit the 蜜柚直播 Museum of Art every first Thursday of the month for pay-what-you-wish admission. There will be art and gallery activities, live music, a cash bar, and food and drinks from Cal's Bakeshop and 蜜柚直播 Coffee Cricket.
When:听5-8 p.m.听Thursday, June 1
Where:听蜜柚直播 Museum of Art,听
Cost:听Pay what you wish
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Chocolate Factory Tour
If you love "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" as much as our food writer Ellice Lueders does, this might be your dream come true. Take a tour of Monsoon Chocolate's factory to see how the chocolate is made.
When:听Various times and dates through June
Where:听Monsoon Chocolate,听
Cost:听$20
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Summer FUN at 蜜柚直播 Parks and Recreation
听has got something for everyone this summer. Cool off for free at one of 20 City pools, enjoy swim lessons or a wide array of classes for youth and adults, or sign the kids up for KIDCO summer camp!听. 听
SAAG Art Walk
The Southern 蜜柚直播 Arts Guild Art Walk is a celebration of art! Find work from dozens of artists, including the unveiling of Lauri Kaye's newest piece (in which visitors will get a free print). There will also be South African wines and a record player 鈥 bring your own vinyl and organizers will play it for you!听
When:听4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 1
Where:听Southern 蜜柚直播 Arts Guild,
Cost:听Free to attend
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Summer Cocktail Party
蜜柚直播 Foodie and OBON are collaborating for a summer cocktail party featuring appetizers and samplings of more than 15 cocktails, sake and beer.听
When:听4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 1
Where:听OBON Sushi Bar Ramen,
Cost:听$65
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Odyssey Live Storytelling
Attend this live storytelling event to hear stories surrounding the theme "DNA."听
When:听7 p.m. Thursday, June 1
Where:听The Screening Room,听
Cost:听$15
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Gardening Hour
Learn about gardening and bring home clippings all while connecting with The Garden Kitchen team.听
When:听7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays
Where:听The Garden Kitchen,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Discovery Nights at Children's Museum 蜜柚直播
Visit Children's Museum 蜜柚直播 for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.听
When:听5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where:听Children's Museum 蜜柚直播,听200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend
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Keeli Grooms, left, dances with daughter Arnia and son Javier just before the start of a showing of "Jungle Cruise" at the Cox Movies in the Park at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park in 2022.听
Movies at Reid Park
Every other Friday beginning June 2 and ending July 28, catch a family-friendly movie in Reid Park thanks to Cox Communications. There will be pre-show entertainment including performances, games and prizes. Food trucks will be onsite, too! The movie begins when the sun goes down.听
When:听6 p.m. Fridays, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28
Where:听Demeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets!
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Westbound Turns 5
Westbound, a bar located in the MSA Annex, is celebrating its fifth birthday with live music, free popsicles, specials on drinks, a free听sampling of听ros茅 and a champagne toast at 6 p.m.听
When:听4-9 p.m. Friday, June 2. Live music is 7-9 p.m.
Where:听奥别蝉迟产辞耻苍诲,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for drinks
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Full Moon Pickles
At this workshop, held at witchy shop Monsoon Mystics, you'll get to take home a 16-ounce jar of seasonal pickles after learning the basics of pickling!听
When:听6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 2
Where:听Monsoon Mystics,听
Cost:听$12
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Art Corner with BICAS
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4-6 p.m. Fridays
Where:听叠滨颁础厂,听
Cost:听Free to attend, donation suggested听
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Chillin at the Chul
Tohono Chul's summer series Chillin at the Chul is back for another year! Check out music, spirits and bites. On Saturdays, Tohono Chul has partnered with Children's Museum Oro Valley to provide family-friendly nature play.
When:听5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 2
Where:听Tohono Chul,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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蜜柚直播 Improv Movement is gearing up for Improvathon, aka what they dub 24 hours of comedy.听
When:听Friday-Saturday, June 2-3
Where:听蜜柚直播 Improv Movement,
Cost:听$20 for an all-access pass, or $7 for individual shows.
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Mark Kadow, owner of 蜜柚直播 Games and Gadgets, says customers include his regulars, the people who come in daily for their Dungeons & Dragons campaigns or weekly for Friday trivia. 鈥淲e get everyone here, from Raytheon engineers who design missiles to kids on Saturdays,鈥 he said.
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. Upcoming themes include "Scooby-Doo," '90s music, Picard Day and Pokemon.
When:听7 p.m. Fridays听
Where:听Short Rest Tavern,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for drinks. Tables are first come, first served.
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Dive-in Movie in Oro Valley
So you've heard of drive-in movies. What about dive-in movies? Visit the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, which has a slide and diving boards, to watch a screening of Disney's "Luca" on a big inflatable screen.
When:听7 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where:听Oro Valley Aquatic Center,听
Cost:听$5 per person or $14 for a family of up to 6听
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Ate Kei's Filipino Treats will be at the upcoming Vegan Night Market. Pictured are the vegan ube brownies.
Vegan Night Market
Death Free Foodie and 蜜柚直播 Foodie are hosting a night of vegan eats. The event features 11 food vendors, plus live tattoos, permanent jewelry and more.
When:听7 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where:听Owls Club,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping. This event is for all ages in the courtyard, but 21+ in the bar.
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Summer Safari Nights
Enjoy the cooler nighttime temperatures at Reid Park Zoo's after-hours Summer Safari Nights. Each event will have different themed activities including keeper chats, animal encounters and live music.听
When:听6-8 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 12
Where:听Reid Park Zoo,听
Cost:听$10.50 for adults, $6.50 for kids ages 2-14
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Sabino Canyon Crawler night tour
Take the shuttle through Sabino Canyon 鈥 at night! The night tours run every Saturday, depending on weather.
When:听Saturdays through October. In June, tours begin at 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. depending on the day.
奥丑别谤别:听Sabino Canyon Recreation Area,听
Cost:听$15 per adult, $8 per child ages 3 to 12
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'80s Dance Party at Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting an '80s-themed dance party featuring throwback music videos. Dress in your best '80s attire.
When:听9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, June 3
Where:听Surly Wench Pub,听
Cost:听$5. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Pride Prom
Dance the night away to beats by DJ Titosuavecito. Three food trucks will be onsite, plus a photo booth. Pride Prom is set to benefit Building Out Safer Spaces and the 蜜柚直播 LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
When:听6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where:听蜜柚直播 Hop Shop,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
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Disco in the Desert: Treasures for TIHAN
Local nonprofit 蜜柚直播 Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) is hosting its annual benefit, dubbed Disco in the Desert, with entertainment, dancing, a '70s costume contest and a silent auction.
When:听2 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where:听Desert Diamond,
Cost:听$100 for one ticket, $150 for two
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Free First Saturday at Valley of the Moon
On the first Saturday of each month, fantasy park Valley of the Moon opens its doors for free. This Saturday, the sprinklers will be turned on for some good ol' water fun. Bring a towel! 听
When:听11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where:听Valley of the Moon,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Rainbows, Unicorn Farts & Fairy Dust comedy show
This fourth annual queer-themed comedy show benefits organizations 蜜柚直播 Queerstory and 蜜柚直播 Pride. Enjoy comedy, raffles and drinks.
When:听6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where:听Graduate 蜜柚直播,听
Cost:听$20. This event is for ages 18 and up.
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蜜柚直播 Psychfest
Local musicians will headline this celebration of psychedelic music and culture.
When:听7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 3
Where: MSA Annex,
Cost:听$10
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AZ Hops and Vines's Shannon Zouzoulas talks with a taster about one of the wines offered in the tasting flight, Sonoita, Ariz., July 29, 2022.
Wine & Cupcakes
It's that time again! Sonoita's AZ Hops and Vines is hosting its 11th annual wine and cupcake pairing with Pin Up Pastries. Try six cupcakes paired with six wines.
When:听11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where:听AZ Hops and Vines, , Sonoita
Cost:听$25
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Young Playwrights of 蜜柚直播 Showcase
Every year, local students submit short stories to Live Theatre Workshop for the chance to be workshopped. Six productions will take place this Sunday as part of Live Theatre Workshop's Young Playwrights of 蜜柚直播 Competition.
When:听2 p.m. Saturday, June 3; 11 a.m. Sunday, June 4
Where:听Live Theatre Workshop,听
Cost:听$12 for adults, $10 for kids
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Laser shows at Flandrau
Elton John, Bowie and Pink Floyd 鈥 Flandrau has a roster of music-themed laser shows this June.听
When:听7-8 p.m. Saturday, June 3 for Elton John; 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3 for Bowie; 7-8 p.m. and 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17 for Pink Floyd.
Where:听Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium,听
Cost:听$18, admission to science exhibits is included.
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Story Time Character Hour
The University of 蜜柚直播 BookStores are hosting monthly Story Time Character Hours for kids ages 2-5 years old. There will be reading and crafts, plus the chance to take photos with storybook characters. This month, Rainbow Fish will be there.
When:听10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where:听The University of 蜜柚直播 BookStores,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Under the last of the fading daylight, conductor and music director L谩szl贸 Veres acknowledges the audience at the conclusion of a selection during the Memorial Day performance of the 蜜柚直播 Symphonic Winds at the Udall Park bandshell, 蜜柚直播, AZ., Sat., May 26, 2007.
Music in the Park
It's almost time for another outdoor concert, thanks to 蜜柚直播 Symphonic Winds. Bring your own chairs and blankets!听
When:听7 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where:听Udall Park,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!听
When:听8-9 a.m. Saturdays, June 3, June 17, June 24
Where:听Udall Park,听
Cost:听$25
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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. Upcoming tours include Mainly Murals; Surviving the Summer; the Turquoise Trail; Barrio Viejo; and more.
When:听Various dates, check out the calendar听.
Where:听Locations vary based on tour.
Cost:听$25. Pre-registration may be required for these events.
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St. Philip's Plaza Market
Visit St. Philip's Plaza to shop from local makers and enjoy live music. While you're there, grab a bite to eat at one of the plaza's several eateries.
When:听8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays
Where:听St. Philip's Plaza,听4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Magic & Mystery Dinner Theater
At this event, you'll get to enjoy dinner from Dante's Fire, all while watching a magical theatrical performance.听
When:听6:30 p.m. Saturdays through August
Where:听Dante's Fire,听2526 E. Grant Road
Cost:听$49 without dinner, $79 with dinner
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Medella Vina Antique and Vintage Fair
Once a month, Medella Vina Ranch hosts an antique fair where you can shop vintage items from more than 100 vendors, plus take a break at an onsite food truck.
When:听7 a.m. to noon on the first Sunday of the month
Where:听Medella Vina Ranch,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Screening at the 蜜柚直播 J
The Loft Cinema is collaborating with the 蜜柚直播 J for a free outdoor screening of "Israel Swings for Gold," a documentary about Israel's baseball team competing in the Olympics. Family-friendly activities will kick off the event and Kosher dinner will be available for purchase.
When:听6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4. Movie begins at 8 p.m.
Where:听蜜柚直播 Jewish Community Center,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food. RSVP required.
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Torrie Due帽as, owner of Monsoon Mystics, started her online and pop-up shop, Desert Mystic Goods, nearly a decade ago. Now she has a brick-and-mortar.
The Tea on Tarot
Led by Golden Rays Tarot, head to new shop Monsoon Mystics for an hour of tea, snacks and a tarot spread.
When:听11 a.m. Sundays, June 4 and June 18
Where:听Monsoon Mystics,
Cost:听$25
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Nature at Night drag show
Miss Nature frequently hosts drag shows at Bumsteds with several performers. No two shows are the same!听
When:听5 p.m. Sunday, June 4
Where:听叠耻尘蝉迟别诲蝉,听1003 N. Stone Ave.
Cost:听$12
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Cat events at El Jefe Cat Lounge
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Lounge at these weekend events, including trivia, yoga and bingo.
When:听Various dates
Where:听El Jefe Cat Lounge,听
Cost:听$15 for trivia, adults only; $18 for yoga; $14 for bingo, reservations required.
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TKMA Song Circle Social Gathering
蜜柚直播 Kitchen Musicians Association, aka the folks who put on the annual 蜜柚直播 Folk Festival, are putting together a bimonthly Song Circle Social. Bring your instrument, share some songs and mingle with fellow musicians.
When:听5:30-8 p.m. Sundays, June 4 and June 18
Where:听Borderlands Brewing Company,听
Cost:听Free to attend听
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Lady Haha Comedy Open Mic
Lady Haha Comedy, for women, the LGBTQ+ community and allies, is hosting two open mic nights at Hotel Congress this June.听
When:听6 p.m. and 7 p.m. sign-up on Tuesdays, June 6 and June 20
Where:听Hotel Congress,
Cost:听Free to attend. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Greyson Watkins, left, pours a bucket of water on Kayci Stewart during 蜜柚直播 Children鈥檚 Museum鈥檚 Water Wednesday inside the museum鈥檚 courtyard in 2022.
Water Wednesdays
Every Wednesday this summer, Children's Museum 蜜柚直播 will be hosting Water Wednesdays to help kiddos cool down with water fun in the courtyard.听
When:听11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays through August
Where:听Children's Museum 蜜柚直播,听200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:听Included with admission, which is $11.
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Gather A Vintage Market
Find all kinds of vintage and antique home and garden items at this four-day market.
When:听10 a.m. to 5 p.m.听Thursday-Saturday, June 8-10; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 11
Where:听Gather A Vintage Market,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Los Nuevos Reyes Del Reggaeton
DJs will spin hits by Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro and听Fied at this听reggaeton night.
When:听9 p.m. Friday, June 9
Where:听The Rialto Theatre,
Cost:听$15. This event is for ages 18 and up.
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Queer Baile
The Downtown Clifton is hosting a queer dance party with a DJ, drinks and a photo booth.
When:听7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 9
Where:听The Downtown Clifton,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for drinks
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Cafecito: Generational Wealth
This casual bilingual conversation, hosted by the Sunnyside Foundation, will discuss resources and tools to "better understand how money works, how to manage it and build financial confidence." Coffee and pan dulce will be provided!
When:听9-11 a.m. Friday, June 9
Where:听蜜柚直播 Industrial Development Authority,
Cost:听Free to attend
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Cool Summer Nights
Enjoy the sights of the Desert Museum at night 鈥 in cooler temperatures! Bring a flashlight to walk around and possibly spot a nocturnal animal, touch a stingray and check out themed activities.
When:听6-9 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 26
Where:听蜜柚直播-Sonora Desert Museum,听
Cost:听$29.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids ages 3-12. $24.95 for 蜜柚直播 residents.
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Spinnin鈥 Wheels Outdoor Roller Disco
DJ Herm will be rocking beats听at this outdoor roller disco and dance party.
When:听7 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where:听MSA Annex,听
Cost:听$10. Kids under age 5 get in for free. Bring your own skates!
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Visitors get a look at the Lockheed EC-121T Warning Star under monsoon clouds for Pima Air & Space Museum's Night Wings, 蜜柚直播, Ariz., July 23, 2022.
Night Wings at the Pima Air & Space Museum
Catch the sun setting over historical planes during the Pima Air & Space Museum's summer Night Wings event. There will be kids' activities, community booths and scavenger hunts.
When:听5-8 p.m. Saturdays, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 29
Where:听Pima Air & Space Museum,听
Cost:听$10 for ages 13 and up, free for ages 12 and under
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A Dad's Day Event
Head to local shop Creative Kind to shop for Father's Day! Local makers will host pop-ups at the store.
When:听10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where:听Creative Kind,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Adiba Nelson's memoir "Ain't That a Mother" was released on May 3, 2022.
Bubbles & Books
Local author Adiba Nelson is celebrating the paperback launch of her book, "Ain't That a Mother:听Postpartum, Palsy, and Everything in Between." Enjoy a reading by Nelson herself, book signings and a Q&A session. Plus, cocktails and mocktails from the cash bar!
When:听10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10
Where:听Flora's Market Run, 2513 E. Sixth St.
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. Space is limited, so it's recommended to arrive early.
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"The Greatest Showman" Sing-Along
Belt out the tunes of "The Greatest Showman" during this sing-along version of the movie with onscreen lyrics. Dress in a circus-inspired outfit for a chance to win a prize!
When:听7 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where:听The Loft Cinema,听
Cost:听$15 for adults, $12 for kids ages 12 and under
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Art After Dark at Children's Museum 蜜柚直播
Each month, Children's Museum 蜜柚直播 hosts Art After Dark with local arts groups and free admission!
When:听5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where:听Children's Museum 蜜柚直播,听200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:听Free to attend
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Juneteenth Kickoff Celebration
Get ready for Juneteenth with a concert featuring Evelyn "Champagne" King, whose 1980s hits include "Love Come Down" and "Shame" in the late 鈥70s. An after party is also planned.
When:听8 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where:听The听Dunbar Pavilion,
Cost:听$45
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Charcuterie Dinner Date at the Lavender Farm
Head to Oracle for a charcuterie date amid the blooming lavender at the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm.听
When:听6 p.m. Saturday, June 10
Where:听Life Under the Oaks Farm,听, Oracle
Cost:听$50-$75 per couple
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Second SundAZe at TMA听
Visit the 蜜柚直播 Museum of Art every second Sunday for pay-what-you-wish admission. Enjoy art-making, performances, story time and activities in the gallery.
When:听10 a.m. to 5 p.m.听Sunday, June 11
Where:听蜜柚直播 Museum of Art,听
Cost:听Pay what you wish
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Erotica Powers performs during the monthly Fruit Cocktail Lounge in December 2022 at The Century Room.
Fruit Cocktail Lounge
Head downtown for an LGBTQ+ cocktail party and social at The Century Room at Hotel Congress! Enjoy cocktails, small plates and entertainment.听
When:听4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 11
Where:听The Century Room,听
Cost:听$6.听This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Monsoon Literacy Celebration
This kid-friendly event, recommended for children ages 4-10 years old, will include hands-on literacy activities, the animated short movie "Superworm," story times, and a sing-and-dance-along.听
When:听2 p.m. Sunday, June 11
Where:听Fox 蜜柚直播 Theatre,听
Cost:听Free to attend, register online
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Ride with FUGA
Take a bike ride with organization FUGA, which听advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for 蜜柚直播's south-side and west-side communities.听
When:听8-10 a.m. Sunday, June 11; 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 30
Where:听Ward 1,听,听on June 11;听El Pueblo Center,听,听on June 30
Cost:听Free to attend
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Live storytelling with F*ST Female Storytellers
F*ST, Female* StoryTellers, is back with a night of live storytelling. This time, the night will be centered around the theme "Others and Mothers."
When:听7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13
Where:听The Rock,听听
Cost:听$10.听This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Themed Trivia at Crooked Tooth
Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. is hosting a number of themed trivia nights in June, including "Schitt's Creek," "Archer" and "Bob's Burgers."
When:听7-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning June 13. Teams are signed up on a first come, first served basis. It's suggested to get there by 6 p.m. to secure your spot.
Where:听Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.,听
Cost:听Free to attend, recommended to buy a drink or two!
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Young Leaders United Social Hour
Young Leaders United, part of nonprofit United Way, is hosting their monthly social hour on June 14. Enjoy drinks and apps while networking with young professionals.
When:听5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14
Where:听Playground Bar & Lounge,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. RSVP in advance.
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Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
Third Thursday at 蜜柚直播鈥檚 Museum of Contemporary Art is a party. The art museum is open late with free admission 鈥 and free beer from Barrio Brewing Co. KXCI will be DJing and Hungry Kepuha will be serving food.
When:听5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 15
Where:听Museum of Contemporary Art 蜜柚直播,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food
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"Making Black America: Through the Grapevine" preview
The folks behind the 蜜柚直播 Juneteenth Festival are organizing a free preview of "Making Black America: Through the Grapevine" at The Loft Cinema. There will be commentary by local historians and food will be available before the preview begins.
When:听4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 15. Preview begins at 5 p.m.听
Where:听The Loft Cinema,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food
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Monthly Tarot Salon
Metaphysical shop The Ninth House hosts informal tarot salons each month, allowing community members to practice their tarot reading skills. Bring a tarot or oracle deck 鈥 and a notebook and pen!
When:听6-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16
Where:听The Ninth House,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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蜜柚直播 Juneteenth Festival
Head to this daylong Juneteenth celebration with live entertainment, a car show, food, job vendors, a kids zone and more.
When:听1-9 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听Kino Sports Complex,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
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Juneteenth Jam
Join Blax Friday, a database of Black-owned businesses in 蜜柚直播, for a night of live music at the Juneteenth Jam at Hotel Congress.听
When:听7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听Hotel Congress,
Cost:听$10 in advance, $15 at the door
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Southern 蜜柚直播 Arts & Cultural Alliance and 蜜柚直播 Originals Restaurants are hosting the annual World Margarita Championship
World Margarita Championship
Southern 蜜柚直播 Arts & Cultural Alliance and 蜜柚直播 Originals Restaurants are hosting the annual World Margarita Championship. Local chefs and restaurants will battle for the margarita champion title, with live judging and a people's choice award.
When:听5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听Loews Ventana Canyon Resort,
Cost:听$75. This event is for ages 21 and up.听
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Movies in Marana
Outdoor movie screenings in Marana stretch all the way into the fall season. On June 17, catch a screening of "Zootopia."
When:听6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The movie begins at sundown.
Where:听Gladden Farms Community Park,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for food trucks.听Bring chairs or blankets!
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Movies on the Lawn in Oro Valley
Oro Valley has a whole roster of movies being shown on the lawn of their rec center this summer, including "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" on June 17.
When:听7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听听Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Makers Market at The Tuxon
Find more than 40 makers at this market created by Lilith & Daughters. Stay tuned to see which vendors will be there!
When:听5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听The Tuxon,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays where you'll learn about reusing water around your home. Kids and teens can enjoy story time, song time and learning how to shape a worry stone.
When:听8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听Watershed Management Group,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Moon Market
Four of Wands is hosting a moon market, complete with astrology, palm readers, and bone and tarot readings. There will be $20 Zodiac-themed flash tattoos, vendors and a food truck.听
When:听2-9 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听Four of Wands,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping听
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Traditional O'odham Agriculture at Mission Garden
Attend this event to learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices, including demonstrations and talks about traditional crops like corn, beans and squash.
When:听9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 17
Where:听Mission Garden,听
Cost:听Free to attend, donations accepted
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Dinner at the Lavender Farm
June marks bloom season at the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle. Visit the farm on June 17 for a lavender-themed dinner with a menu that includes salad with lavender dressing, lavender roasted chicken and a strawberry lavender cupcake.
When:听6 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听Life Under the Oaks Farm,听, Oracle
Cost:听$65
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Desert Voices upcoming concert听
Desert Voices, an LGBTQ+ chorus, is putting on a concert dubbed "Here's to Us! A Celebration of Friendship."听
When:听4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 17-18
Where:听Pima Community College,
Cost:听$20
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Kitten yoga with Barefoot Studio
Take this beginner's yoga class surrounded by kittens! Proceeds go to Southern 蜜柚直播 Cat Rescue.
When:听1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听Barefoot Studio,听
Cost:听$20
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"In the Cases" opening reception
Etherton Gallery is hosting an opening reception for an exhibit dubbed "In the Cases," featuring the work of photographer Dan Budnik and mixed media artist Caleb Gutierrez. A DJ will spin music in the courtyard!
When:听7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听Etherton Gallery,
Cost:听Free to attend
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"Blue" photography exhibition
The upcoming exhibit "Blue" at Decode Gallery will feature photography centered around the color blue. An opening reception takes place June 17.
When:听7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where:听Decode Gallery,
Cost:听Free to attend
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Juneteenth Market
Blax Friday, a locally-run database of Black business owners throughout 蜜柚直播, is hosting a Juneteenth market set to feature 16 vendors selling items like candles, jewelry and paintings.
When:听2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 18
Where:听The Carriage House,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Dustin Cox (left), assistant distiller at Whiskey Del Bac, and Veronica Townsend, head distiller at the company, taste samples of several barrels before harvesting them in the distillery.
Father's Day Whiskey del Bac Tasting
Celebrate Father's Day at The Tuxon with a tasting of Whiskey del Bac, chocolates from 蜜柚直播 Chocolate Factory and a leather flask burning workshop held by Tipsy Picassos.
When:听Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 18
Where:听The Tuxon,
Cost:听$60
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Solutions Focused Community Book Club
Journalist Caitlin Schmidt is teaming up with 蜜柚直播 Tome Gnome and the Community Foundation for Southern 蜜柚直播 for a solutions-focused community book听club centered around "I Never Thought of It That Way" by Monica Guzman. "This book听club aims to bring together interested community members from all walks of life to bond over a shared desire to make our community better for all," organizers say.
When:听5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 22
Where:听Community Foundation Campus,听
Cost:听Free to attend. RSVP online.
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The Emo Night Tour
Transport back to 2008 at The Emo Night Tour, spinning hits from Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco and more of who you loved from the Warped Tour days.
When:听8 p.m. Thursday, June 22
Where:听The Rock,
Cost:听$12. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Volunteer Fritzi Redgrave directs patrons through the gates during a soft re-opening of The Loft Cinema in May 2021.
Loft Kids Fest
Loft Kids Fest is back for another summer of family-friendly movies. The festival kicks off with an outdoor screening of "Looney Tunes" on June 23. Then, every Saturday and Sunday morning from June 24 through July 16, free movie screenings will take place indoors at The Loft with pre-show entertainment from local toy shop Mildred & Dildred.听
When:听6 p.m. Friday, June 23 for the outdoor screening of "Looney Tunes." On other days, doors open at 9:15 a.m. for pre-show activities and movies begin at 10 a.m. weekends June 24-July 16.
Where:听Kickoff event is at Himmel Park,听听Other screenings are at The Loft Cinema,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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4th Ave. Flea Market
The folks behind the popular biannual Made In 蜜柚直播 market are hosting their first summer night market! Stay tuned for the vendor lineup.听
When:听7-10 p.m. Friday, June 23
Where:听Historic Fourth Avenue Coalition,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Stargazing with 蜜柚直播 Amateur Astronomy Association
Go stargazing with 蜜柚直播 Amateur Astronomy Association! Several telescopes will be set up.
When:听8 p.m. Friday, June 23
Where:听Saguaro National Park East,听
Cost:听Free to attend, park entrance fee may apply
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Fire Show at Sky Bar
The Cirque Roots Fire Troupe puts on a 20-minute fire show every fourth Friday, right outside of Sky Bar.听
When:听8:15-8:45 p.m. Friday, June 23
Where:听Sky Bar,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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Queer & Strange: An Odd Pride Market
Curiosity shop The Heathenry is collaborating with witchy shop Monsoon Mystics to put together an LGBTQ+ market. Stay tuned to see which vendors will be at the pop-up.
When:听5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where:听The Heathenry,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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El D铆a de San Juan Fiesta
El D铆a de San Juan Fiesta is held each year on June 24 to celebrate the coming summer rains. The celebration, organized by the Menlo Park Neighborhood Association, includes blessings, food and entertainment.
When:听6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where:听Mission Garden,听
Cost:听Free to attend
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The lavender was just beginning to bloom at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in this 2019 photo.听
Fairy Festival at the Lavender Farm
The annual Fairy Festival at the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle is a day for adults and kids to put on their fairy wings as they roam through the blooming lavender fields on a treasure hunt, create their own flower crown and enjoy scoops of lavender ice cream.
When:听5 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where:听Life Under the Oaks Farm,听, Oracle
Cost:听$17 for ages 13 and up, free for kids 12 and under
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Jello-O Wrestling Extravaganza听
The Southern 蜜柚直播 AIDS Foundation is bringing back its Jell-O wrestling event for its 33rd year. 听
When:听6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where:听Slaughterhouse,
Cost:听$25 in advance, $30 day of
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Summer Saturday Night at the Presidio
The Presidio Museum is staying open late! Enjoy cocktails, tapas and charcuterie in the new on-site Dandelion Cafe, plus listen to live guitar music on the patio. The museum will also host two lantern tours throughout the night.
When:听6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where:听Presidio San Agust铆n del 蜜柚直播 Museum,听
Cost:听Free admission to the museum with a purchase at The Dandelion Cafe.
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Las Mujeres Verdes Mercado
Las Mujeres Verdes are best known for their monthly markets at the Flowers & Bullets Midtown Farm. Those markets are on hold for the summer, but organizers will be back with a smaller indoor mercado this June. Find more than a dozen vendors selling food, jewelry, pressed flowers and more.
When:听2-6 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where:听Move Cycle Studio,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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"West Side Story" Sing-Along
Sing along with the 1961 musical "West Side Story," screening at The Fox.听
When:听7 p.m. Saturday, June 24
Where:听Fox 蜜柚直播 Theatre,
Cost:听$7.50-$12.50
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Archaeology Day at Mission Garden
Learn hands-on archaeology skills at Mission Garden's monthly Archaeology Day.
When:听8-9 a.m. Saturday, June 24
Where:听Mission Garden,听
Cost:听Free to attend, donations accepted
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Pride Drag Brunch
This brunch buffet will feature a carving station, omelets, biscuits and gravy, mimosas and more breakfast favorites along with drag performances. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Southern 蜜柚直播 AIDS Foundation.
When:听10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25
Where:听HighWire,
Cost:听$45
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Creosote Bundle Workshop
Local maker Sonoran Rosie is hosting a workshop where you'll learn all about creosote. You'll get to take home a creosote bundle to hang in your home.
When:听5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25
Where:听蜜柚直播 Poppy,
Cost:听$30
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Kitten yoga with Hermitage Shelter
Enjoy a 45-minute yoga flow session at Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary, followed by kitten play!
When:听10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 25
Where:听Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary,听
Cost:听$20, RSVP in advance
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Western Tipsy Tea
Join Cafe a la C'Art for a three-course cocktail tea party 鈥 Western style!听
When:听3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. seatings on Sunday, June 25
Where:听Cafe a La C'Art, 150 N. Main Ave.
Cost:听$60. Make reservations in advance by calling 520-273-8841.
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Summer Night Market
Shop from dozens of local makers when the Summer Night Market takes over the MSA Annex every last Friday of the month through September!
When:听6-10 p.m. Friday, June 30
Where:听MSA Annex,听
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Listening Party at Revel
Revel Wine Bar is hosting a listening party featuring Sade Adu's greatest hits.听
When:听8-11 p.m. Friday, June 30
Where:听Revel Wine Bar,
Cost:听Free to attend, bring money for wine
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