Nowadays, there is a holiday for everything. May 20 happens to be NASCAR Day, National Pick Strawberries Day, and heck, it’s even Cher’s birthday. Do you believe in life after love? It’s a tricky thing to consider, but we’ve got something else you can set your focus on instead.
In Tucson, we’re celebrating 520 Day (you know, because it’s our area code), and here are some fun events happening this year on Tuesday, May 20.
520 Day Music Festival
311 E. Congress St.
The bands Get A Grip, War Prison, Final Stance, Maldita Gente, Del Mal, and Thamju & Far Out will be tearing up the Congress stage beginning at 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.). 1220 Bakery will be set up as one of the vendors, so stop by and buy something sweet.
Tickets are $15, and the show is all ages.
520 Beer Release at Pueblo Vida Brewing
311 E. Congress St.
The downtown brewery is celebrating from 3 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. 520 IPA, the yearly 5/20 release, will be available to enjoy on draft and in cans to take home, plus:
- 520 Merch Drop – shirts, stickers, and more
- Spiked Slush Release – two flavors with the option to dress it up with candy, locally made chamoy rim, and tamarind straw
- Special 520 IPA Infusion
Tucson Walking Mural and History Tour
Multiple Locations
Guests will be taken on a tour through historic landmarks in downtown Tucson. The guide will discuss the origin of Tucson’s name, the history of the “Z Mansion,” the story of the Presidio San Agustín, and Tucson’s first maternity ward.
Heads up: these tours fill up/sell out quickly!
Additionally, guests will learn about and/or visit the following sites:
- Historic Pima County Courthouse
- Pioneer Hotel
- Ronstadt Center
- Hotel Congress
- Tucson Historic Train Depot
- Murals throughout the city
- Rialto Theater
- The Presidio San Agustín
You’d think there’d be more 520 Day-branded events going on, right?
It’s okay — you don’t need a specific event to celebrate the almighty Old Pueblo. Head over to our Guides page to explore new restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc. Simply supporting a local business on 520 Day is special.
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.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
