How about that weather, huh? Get out there and enjoy it with these local events. 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.
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DRINKING LOCAL EXHIBIT: HISTORY MUSEUM HAPPY HOUR
Wednesday, April 19 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Arizona History Museum, 949 E. Second St.
Join Arizona Historical Society, Local First Arizona, Tucson Guide, Tucson Foodie, and Arizona Craft Brewers Guild for the Arizona History Museum’s happiest-ever Happy Hour! This kick-off event celebrates the reveal of an exciting yearlong exhibit exploring the history of brewing, distilling, and winemaking in Southern Arizona.
Enjoy drinks and food from Dragoon Brewing, Sonoita Vineyards, Whiskey Del Bac, Pueblo Vida Brewing Co., Suncliffe Gin, HighWire, Hi Fi Kitchen, Gentle Ben’s, Bacio Italiano, and many more—all to the beat of live entertainment.
UPDATE: The happy hour is sold out currently, but the exhibit will run through April 30, 2024.
For more information, visit arizonahistoricalsociety.org.
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COMPLIMENTARY HIGH WEST WHISKEY TASTING AT WESTBOUND
Thursday, April 13 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Westbound, 267 S. Avenida del Convento, #12
Calling all whiskey lovers!
Head to Westbound on Thursday, April 13 for a complimentary High West Whiskey tasting.
Sample the finest blends of whiskey from 5-7 p.m.
For more information, visit thetapandbottle.com.
MEDITERRANEAN HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS
Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Garden Kitchen, 2205 S. Fourth Ave.
Learn to make some of the nutritious and delicious cornerstone dishes of the Mediterranean!
On the Menu:
- Baked Falafel
- Tzaziki sauce
- Hummus
- Whole grain flatbread
Cost: $55 per participant; includes a light vegetarian lunch. This is an 18+ class.
For more information, visit thegardenkitchen.com.
A TASTE OF PUEBLOS DEL MAÍZ
Sunday, April 16 from 5:30 -8:30 p.m.
St. Philips Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
“A Taste of Pueblos del Maíz” will provide a preview of the second annual Pueblos del Maíz Fiesta with tasty bocaditos by five of Tucson’s official Chef Ambassadors, live music, and tastings of some of Southern Arizona’s best beer, wine, and whiskey.
The award-winning chefs will include Gastronomic Union of Tucson members Kelzi Bartholomaei (of Mother Hubbard’s fame), Roderick LeDesma (PY Steakhouse), Obadiah Hindman (Mountain Oyster Club), Travis Peters (The Parish, The Delta), and Ryan Clark (Casino del Sol Resort). Attendees will also hear music from local treasure Salvador Duran.
The event is a sneak peek of the upcoming Pueblos del Maíz Fiesta, a four-day celebration of the major role of maíz (corn) in Southern Arizona’s food heritage, gastronomy, and culture presented by the nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy (TCoG).
Cost: $60.
ZIO PEPPE WINE DINNER WITH VINO STACHE
Sunday, April 16 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Zio Peppe, 6502 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Zio Peppe is teaming up with Arizona Winery Tours and Vino Stache for a one-night engagement.
Cost: $139. Call (520) 201-6905 to book your seat at the table.
BODEGAS DE SANTO TOMÁS DINNER WITH NOSSA IMPORTS
Sunday, April 16 starting at 5:30
Penca, 50 E. Broadway Blvd.
Penca has teamed up with Nossa Imports and curated a special 6-course Mexican food and wine dinner. They’ll have classic dishes such as Pozole, Costillas de Res, and Tacos paired with Santo Tomás wines.
Cost: $150 + tax and gratuity. Seating is limited (20 guests), reserve your seat today online!
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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.
