In May, the Tucson Pops Board of Directors kicked off its 69th spring season of the Tucson Pops Orchestra’s Music Under the Stars.
Conductor and Music Director Khris Dodge has been delighting folks with free concerts at Reid Park and now they’re ready to bring the tunes to downtown Tucson.
In honor of the Fourth of July, Tucson Pops Orchestra is hosting a two-day Independence Day Celebration at the St. Augustine Cathedral. Catch the performance at 7:30 p.m. on either Saturday, June 29, or Sunday, June 30.
It’s also the perfect opportunity to support local downtown restaurants!
We have a guide to local spots in downtown Tucson (check out our interactive guide), but Tucson Foodie has lined up a couple of deals within walking distance of the Independence Day performances.
Tucson Pops Concert Deals
5 Points Market & Restaurant
756 S. Stone Ave.
5 Points is offering a summer crudo special with a fantastic hamachi — on both nights (Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30). Also, there’s a wine tasting on Saturday.
Glass Special:
- Col Di Luna – Flora Rosato ($7) – a trifecta of spice, brambly fruit, and a nice pop of acidity on the finish
- Cactus Cru – Golden Brown ($11) – lemon and lime with a touch of pineapple
- Broc Cellars – Aqua Vino ($8) – wafts of fruit punch with strawberry, margarita, and jolly rancher on the palate
Bottle Special:
- Buy two bottles and get 10% off
- Buy three bottles and get 15% off
For more information about 5 points, visit 5pointstucson.com.
Agustin Kitchen
100 S. Avenida del Convento #150
Agustin Kitchen is offering a 10% discount per party/table with proof of ticket stub.
For more information, visit agustinkitchen.com.
Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress
311 E. Congress St.
The historic hotel in downtown Tucson is taking 10% off for those who attend the Tucson Pops Orchestra concert at St. Augustine Cathedral.
For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.
JoJo’s Restaurant
76 W. Washington St.
On Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30, the cozy spot on Washington Street is offering a bottle of wine and a flight of Pintxos for $25, or a bottle of wine and ribeye for $50.
For more information about JoJo’s, visit jojostucson.com.
The Red Light Lounge at the Downtown Clifton
485 S. Stone Ave.
The Red Light Lounge is hosting a $10 wine tasting on Saturday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m., and a $15 wine and sausage/mustard tasting on Sunday, June 30. Both of these events are led by Katie Larsen, a certified sommelier.
For more information about The Red Light Lounge, visit downtowntucsonhotel.com.
Si Charro! Restaurants
Multilpe Locations
The masterminds behind El Charro Cafe (311 N. Court Ave.) and The Monica (40 E. Congress St.) in downtown Tucson are taking 10% off your dine-in purchase on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. Stop on by before the big performances this weekend!
For more information about each Si Charro restaurant, visit sicharro.com.
St. Augustine Cathedral is located at 192 S. Stone Ave. For more information about the Tucson Pops Orchestra, visit tucsonpops.org.
For more downtown restaurants, check out our interactive guide.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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