One of the best things about bar-hopping is having a designated driver to take you around. Plus, if you pull up in a huge bus, everyone in the area will know you mean business.
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s Young Leaders United is hosting the ever-so-popular Dive Bar Bus Tour on Saturday, April 6. The tour takes you to five dive bar gems, which have yet to be announced.
“Every dollar raised supports United Way’s mission to empower youth in Tucson’s community. Let’s dive into fun with purpose!”
Here’s how it works:
Meet at the El Con Center, 3601 E. Broadway Blvd., at 5:45 p.m. in the northeast parking lot by The Home Depot. The bus leaves promptly at 6 p.m. so don’t be late! Also, please remember to bring a photo ID and a signed waiver form.
Early Bird Tickets (from now until Thursday, March 7) are $30 per person. Then, from Friday, March 8 – Thursday, April 4, the tickets will be $35 each. If you wait longer than that to purchase your seat on the bus, tickets will be $40 per person.
The moral of the story is “Don’t drag your feet because this bus is ready to rock and roll — taking you to classy dive bars around Tucson.”
Most of the bars on the route (they’ll be announced soon) provide a drink special for the Dive Bar Bus Tour group.
Giving Back to United Way
Young Leaders United raises funds for local “opportunity youth” and the members aged 16-24 years old who are currently not engaged in school or work. The money raised supports access to resources like hygiene supplies, bus passes, and programs like workforce readiness training and GED support.
Therefore, the Dive Bar Bus Tour is a great opportunity to meet new people who are also passionate about supporting youth.
For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit give.unitedwaytucson.org.
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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.
