There’s a heck of a lot of new things to do!
Don’t forget, you can always check out our Things to Do section on the website to check out what’s going on any day of the week.
COCKTAIL CLASS AT THE MOONSTONE
Thursday, June 15 at 2:30 p.m.
930 E. Second St.
Learn to create some of The Moonstone’s iconic cocktails!
One of The Moonstone’s head mixologists will lead you in a step-by-step creation of two iconic cocktails on our Southwestern-inspired menu. This class is for guests of all experience levels, and is sure to make you a hit at your next soiree!
HOW TO MIX SUMMER COCKTAIL SPRITZES
Friday, June 15 from 6 – 8 p.m.
5655 E. River Rd. #101
Gear up for the official first day of summer with these four fabulous cocktail spritz recipes! Aperol Spritz, Flower Bomb, Spritz Rosa, and Antsy Nancy’s own Limoncello Spritz.
FREE BEER & WINE TASTING AT FLORA’S MARKET RUN
Friday, June 16 from 5 – 7 p.m.
2513 E. Sixth St.
Did you know that every third Thursday of the month, Flora’s Market Run hosts a free beer and wine tasting in their market? Consider this a monthly moment to connect with the neighborhood and our Tucson community.
Join them for live music from @amorsonic, delicious samples from the deli, and try some great beers and wines.
CHILLIN AT THE CHUL
Friday, June 15 & Saturday, June 16
7366 Paseo Del Norte
Join the Tohono Chul crew Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 – 9 p.m. for live music, refreshing spirits, and light bites from the Garden Bistro!
CORN ROAST AT THE QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL
Saturday, June 17
25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek, AZ
It’s corn!
The Queen Creek Olive Mill is celebrating the season in the grove with all things corn! The corn roast event on Saturday, June 17 will include featured street corn flavors, a corn-curated menu curated by the Del Piero Kitchen, a special menu by Di Oliva Italian Bistro & Bar, and live music and games in the grove! In addition, the Mill will be selling locally grown corn by the cob!
SMO”KING” 101 WITH THE KING OF BBQS
Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
1045 N. Jerrie Ave.
This is a class where you will prep the majority of the Food in class and eat throughout the day!
For this class, you will Enjoy
– Smoked baby back ribs
– Pulled pork
– Beer can chicken
– Reverse seared Tri-tip
– Turkey Tenderloin
– Smoked Cheese & Smoked sweet peppers
In addition to the food, they will go over the basics, Topics Covered:
– Types of grills and smokers
– BBQ techniques
– Types of wood/pellets
– The dreaded “Stall”
– and much more.
PASTA WITH PAUL AT ZONA 78
Saturday, June 17 at 9 a.m.
Zona 78, 7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
GM Paul Leathers will show you how to make pasta from scratch. Bring a notebook! You won’t want to miss the tips and tricks used by Zona 78 to create delicious pasta. Reservations by calling (520) 296-7878.
CEVICHE & GAZPACHO SOUP — FOR THOSE HOT SUMMER DAYS
Saturday, June 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
4500 N. Oracle Rd. #110
In this interactive cooking class, they’ll be making a vegan ceviche and cold gazpacho soup for those hot summer days when you are not in the mood for anything stove or oven related. Walk away with some new culinary techniques and a folder of new recipes. These seasonal foods are hydrating, cooling, nutritious, and delicious. Make your reservations today and come down to the Catalyst at the Tucson Mall. All tools and ingredients will be provided.
WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, June 17 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
7000 N. Resort Dr.
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Tucson Original Restaurants partner together to bring you the World Margarita Championship, an unforgettable evening of spirited cocktail competitions, tastings of world-class Margaritas and tequilas, the cuisine of the southwest, and more.
Tucson Original Restaurants chefs and restaurants will battle it out with live Judging and a People’s Choice award, for the best Signature Margarita. Enjoy food sampling and margarita tastings from Southern Arizona Tucson Original Restaurants and Purveyors. Attendees will get to vote for their favorite margarita!
The event also features live music, interactive art experiences, and meet and greets with many local Tucson chefs.
Cost: $75 each. Tickets include libation, and menu samplings from local Tucson Originals Restaurants and Purveyors. 21 & 0ver event.
PRIMAVERA COOKS!
Wednesday, June 21 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Reforma, 4340 N. Campbell Ave . #101
Primavera Cooks! is a summer dining series that supports the work of the Primavera Foundation. Join the fun for amazing, multi-course, wine-paired, dinners at select local Tucson restaurants.
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Article written by:
Addie Ibarra
More about AddieAddie Ibarra, native Tucsonan, is a fierce lover of adventure, travels, and food. Addie has her Masters in Legal Studies and hopes to one day apply that towards helping people (and animals) around the globe, while traveling and tasting along the way. So far she’s hit 4 continents and counting!
You’ll likely find her on a patio sipping wine with her 4-legged best friend, Spaghetti.
