The Monica will host the 4th Annual Day of the Bread on Thursday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event honors Día de los Muertos through food, music, and giving back to the Tucson community.
Founded by chef Carlotta Flores and Ray Flores Jr., Day of the Bread began as a way to celebrate the Mexican holiday while supporting local causes. This year’s event benefits the UA School Garden Workshop, a program connecting students with Tucson’s agricultural heritage through hands-on gardening education.
Bread Bazaar and Benefit
Guests can taste and purchase baked goods from local bakeries and bread shops across Tucson. The lineup includes pastries, artisan loaves, and more, paired with craft cocktails and mocktails.
The lively evening will also feature music, local chefs, and artists in the warm atmosphere of one of Tucson’s most beloved restaurants, The Monica.
Tickets start at $100 per person, with $50 benefiting the UA School Garden Workshop. Each ticket includes two beverages and food sampling throughout the evening. Tickets are available at exploretock.com/the-monica-tucson.
Supporting Tucson’s Roots
The event’s beneficiary, the UA School Garden Workshop, helps students learn life skills while strengthening connections to local food systems. “School gardens build community and feed families,” organizers note. For more, visit schoolgardens.arizona.edu.
Support for this year’s event comes from Tucson City of Gastronomy, Shamrock Foodservice, Tucson Foodie, Downtown Tucson, and Visit Tucson.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Time: 6–9 p.m.
- Location: The Monica, 40 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ
- Tickets: $100 per person (includes two drinks and food tastings)
- Beneficiary: UA School Garden Workshop
Learn more at themonicatucson.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
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