If you haven’t yet experienced the yard of modified, food and booze-slinging shipping containers on Fourth Avenue, there’s no better time than this weekend.
The Boxyard is making it official with a grand opening celebration from 1 p.m. – 2 a.m., Saturday, May 4 and 2 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday, May 5.
It’s the first development of its kind on the avenue with 10 repurposed shipping containers on a 12,000-square-foot lot. Since opening in January, three restaurants have signed on, including Percheron Mexican Grill, BXQ (Bronx BBQ), and Nhu Lan Vietnamese Food.
To get the ball rollin’ — as if it already hasn’t — there’s going to be plenty of live music with local bands and DJs. There’s also live screen printing with CREAM Design and Print, drink specials, and a Pop ‘N Swap Market.
Take a glance at the schedule to be sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun.
Saturday, May 4
- $7 Four Roses Bourbon Mint Juleps
- Pop ‘N Swap Market from 1 – 5 p.m.
- DJ Halsero performs from 1 – 5 p.m.
- Pushing Buttons takes over at 7 – 10 p.m.
- DJ Jason Ehresman closes out starting at 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 5
- $5 Dulce Vida Tequila Drinks
- Live Screen Printing by CREAM Design and Print from 2 – 6 p.m.
- Daddy Banjo and Banjolina Jolie perform from 2:30 – 3 p.m.
- Chardonnay Sunset plays at 3 – 3:30 p.m.
- Dos Sueños keeps the show going from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Taco Sauce takes over at 5 – 6 p.m.
- Diluvio AZ performs from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Street Blues Family closes out the night from 8 – 10 p.m.
Also, once you’ve settled in with a drink or food, make sure to check out one of the many spots from the balconies.
You’ve got one of the best views of downtown Tucson.
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The Boxyard on Fourth Avenue is located at 238 N. Fourth Ave. Keep up with the party at The Boxyard’s Facebook event page.
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.
