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Events This Week: Cheers, Pack a Punch, Dig In, Stargaze, Ooh & Ahh

Events This Week: Cheers, Pack a Punch, Dig In, Stargaze, Ooh & Ahh

Nov 12, 20183 min read

Disclaimer: You will be in the know regarding all things local — from alcoholic festive punch and flavor profiles to over-the-top light show gawking— fact.

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The following events will take place this week. For more information regarding event details, times, and ticket purchases, click the links below each event.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Free Beer During Breckenridge Brewery’s “Breck Trek” Tour

Christmas Ale release (Credit: Breckenridge Brewery on Facebook)
Christmas Ale release (Credit: Breckenridge Brewery on Facebook)

Three days of events in Tucson this week, where the beer will be flowing.

“It’s the Colorado brewery’s experimental way to meet new people, share their beer for free, and take over the city in a totally fun and entertaining way.

All events are free and open to the public, but just be sure to make enough time to arrive early.” More…

Thursday, Nov. 15

Get Festive at the Hamilton Distiller’s Punch Workshop this Season

Drinks to Share: A Punch Workshop (Credit: Hamilton Distillers on Facebook)
Drinks to Share: A Punch Workshop (Credit: Hamilton Distillers on Facebook)

“It’s about time to throw a party that packs a punch this holiday season.

Whether you’re an amateur or professional behind the bar, there is no need to bring anything but yourself as all of the tools will be provided during the workshop.

Plus, everyone involved will go home with an array of hand-made ingredients and other gifts, and light snacks will be provided during the workshop, too.” More…

Friday, Nov. 16

“Grange Within Range” hosts “Soil to Soul” dinner at Tohono Chul Garden Bistro (MENU)

Grange Within Range Dinner Series (Credit: Tohono Chul Garden Bistro)
Grange Within Range Dinner Series (Credit: Tohono Chul Garden Bistro)

“Dishes are plated to look and taste like the gardens surrounding the bistro.

This dinner will feature flavor profiles from local purveyors within a 50-mile radius, which are paired with beer from Button Brew House. Other local purveyors joining the dinner are Arevalos Farms, Forbes Meat Co., Green Valley Pecan Company, Malcons Honey, and Peace Love and Smoked Cheese.” More…

Saturday, Nov. 17

Taste Local Flavors & Brews at “Sonoran Harvest: Taste the Desert”

Event Image (Image courtesy of Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum)
Event Image (Image courtesy of Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum)

Sample Southwestern delights made with prickly pear and/or mesquite at an activity-filled evening.

Activities include boogieing to the blues, stargazing, lawn games, photo booths, tequila tastings, and more. More…

Diwali Festival Lights Up St. Philip’s Plaza

Paneer empanada, dahl, and rice at Bombolé Eatery (Credit: Jackie Tran)
Paneer empanada, dahl, and rice at Bombolé Eatery (Credit: Jackie Tran)

An evening of Indian-themed cuisine and entertainment to brighten the holiday season.

“The evening of delectable food and drinks is part of the week-long multicultural celebration for the Festival of Lights, and will feature food from locals Bombole, Curry Pot, and Indian Twist.

Before or after you check out the Diwali Festival, The Festival of Lights will be on display in Tucson for the first time ever at the Kino Sports Complex from November 8 – January 2.” More…

Happening All Week

Exclusive Bellhop Bar Opens at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Bellhop Bar (Photo courtesy of Loews Hotels & Co.)
Bellhop Bar (Photo courtesy of Loews Hotels & Co.)

“For a limited time, grab a cocktail served out of a luggage trunk.

Once you’ve heard the daily ritual of the opening bell, travel back in time as you step towards the bar in the Cascade Lounge. On the outside, it’s clearly a vintage retrofitted steamer trunk, but behind its doors, you’ll be embraced with aged apothecary-style bottles — waiting to pour a locally handcrafted drink.” More…

While you work your way through the list, we’ll be tearing through these. Food-envy?

Pork bun, gruel, pork steamed buns (soup dumplings), and tea egg at China Past House (Credit: Kate Severino)
Pork bun, gruel, pork steamed buns (soup dumplings), and tea egg at China Past House (Credit: Kate Severino)

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Kate Severino

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Kate hails from South Africa. Yes, you read correctly. After wrestling lions and riding elephant-back, she finds herself in the desert. Feel free to charm her with mimosas anytime.

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@Talegacoffee at 177 N. Church Ave. transforms into @_Velvetcowboy after 4 pm, bringing cocktails, tapas, disco lights, and a lively bar atmosphere to the same space. The dual concept comes from the team behind Talega Coffee Co., with coffee and scratch-made breakfast and lunch served during the day, followed by happy hour and bar service at night.

Velvet Cowboy’s grand opening is Oct. 16, with upcoming events including drag brunches, DJs, and live music.🪩 

“Opening this place feels a little surreal. To now have a space where we can bring together coffee, food, art, booze, and all the weird things we love feels like a reflection of how far we’ve come.” —Tyler Melo 

Photos courtesy of @_velvetcowboy 
Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com

#tucsonnews@Talegacoffee at 177 N. Church Ave. transforms into @_Velvetcowboy after 4 pm, bringing cocktails, tapas, disco lights, and a lively bar atmosphere to the same space. The dual concept comes from the team behind Talega Coffee Co., with coffee and scratch-made breakfast and lunch served during the day, followed by happy hour and bar service at night. Velvet Cowboy’s grand opening is Oct. 16, with upcoming events including drag brunches, DJs, and live music.🪩 “Opening this place feels a little surreal. To now have a space where we can bring together coffee, food, art, booze, and all the weird things we love feels like a reflection of how far we’ve come.” —Tyler Melo Photos courtesy of @_velvetcowboy Read @jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com #tucsonnews
@Sonoranrestaurantweek runs through September 13, 2026, offering a variety of prix fixe menus across Tucson.🍝🍕

Where to get pizza & Italian durning Sonoran Restaurant Week:

@anello_pizzeria 
@dominicksrealitalian 
@doscabezas
@fentonellispizzeria 
@fiammepizza 
@reillypizza 
@frescotucson 
@zio_peppe_az 

For more details, visit tucsonfoodie.com/srw

#tucsonfoodie #sonoranrestaurantweek@Sonoranrestaurantweek runs through September 13, 2026, offering a variety of prix fixe menus across Tucson.🍝🍕 Where to get pizza & Italian durning Sonoran Restaurant Week: @anello_pizzeria @dominicksrealitalian @doscabezas @fentonellispizzeria @fiammepizza @reillypizza @frescotucson @zio_peppe_az For more details, visit tucsonfoodie.com/srw #tucsonfoodie #sonoranrestaurantweek
@Asaditoszulmyta started with a tent and a grill on Tucson’s south side. Now, a year later, the Salvadoran food stand has grown into a food truck, a Central American market, and a gathering place for Tucson’s Latin American community.

Stop by Asaditos Zulmyta for their grand opening and Central American Independence Day celebration on Sept 12th from 7-10pm! Enjoy free aguas frescas, specials, a DJ, and more. 

Don’t forget to walk over and grab a coffee at @Redcaptaincoffee! 

4004 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 

Thanks for having us, @Asaditoszulmyta!@Asaditoszulmyta started with a tent and a grill on Tucson’s south side. Now, a year later, the Salvadoran food stand has grown into a food truck, a Central American market, and a gathering place for Tucson’s Latin American community. Stop by Asaditos Zulmyta for their grand opening and Central American Independence Day celebration on Sept 12th from 7-10pm! Enjoy free aguas frescas, specials, a DJ, and more. Don’t forget to walk over and grab a coffee at @Redcaptaincoffee! 4004 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ Thanks for having us, @Asaditoszulmyta!
This year, 18 Mexican restaurants are participating in @sonoranrestaurantweek from September 4-13. Also, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins immediately afterwards on Sunday, September 15.❤️

Here’s the full list, in alphabetical order. 

@agavehousetucson 
@ameliastucson 
@bktacos 
@bocatucson 
@buendia.breakfast.lunch 
@asadataqueria 
@casadelrioaz 
@elcharro.cafe 
@crudamariscos 
@elmezquitetucson 
@humo.tucson
@lachingadacocina 
@lafridamexicangrill 
@laollamexicancafe 
@nanas_kitchen_2008 
@reformatucson 
@seiskitchen 
@sonoramoonshine 

Don’t forget to upload your receipts to enter our giveaway🎉

More on Tucsonfoodie.com/srw
Presented by @Visittucson 

#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodieThis year, 18 Mexican restaurants are participating in @sonoranrestaurantweek from September 4-13. Also, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins immediately afterwards on Sunday, September 15.❤️ Here’s the full list, in alphabetical order. @agavehousetucson @ameliastucson @bktacos @bocatucson @buendia.breakfast.lunch @asadataqueria @casadelrioaz @elcharro.cafe @crudamariscos @elmezquitetucson @humo.tucson @lachingadacocina @lafridamexicangrill @laollamexicancafe @nanas_kitchen_2008 @reformatucson @seiskitchen @sonoramoonshine Don’t forget to upload your receipts to enter our giveaway🎉 More on Tucsonfoodie.com/srw Presented by @Visittucson #tucsonaz #tucsonfoodie