Do you remember when we started doing these round-ups this summer? It’s now December, Christmas is around the corner and a brand-spankin’ new year is on the horizon. Time sure has flown by!
Kick off the remainder of the Festivus/Christmas/ Hanukkah weekend with the solstice! If you’re reading this today, Wednesday, December 21, you’re cordially invited to Crooked Tooth and/or Westbound for their solstice celebrations.
Keep on reading to see what else could be in store for your weekend. It’d be impossible to round up all of the upcoming events, so don’t forget to check out our Events Directory for a full list of upcoming Foodie events.
HOLIDAY TEA AT LOEWS VENTANA CANYON
Thursday & Friday, December 22 & 23 at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Loews Ventana Canyon, 7000 N. Resort Dr.
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The Loews Ventana Canyon is hosting its Holiday Tea in its Cascade Lounge. There’ll be a delightful three-course holiday-inspired tea menu and champagne along with a live harpist in Cascade Lounge.
Cost: $65 per person. Select from morning or afternoon seating.
TUCSON FOODIE PRESENTS: ‘THE JACK FROST LOUNGE’ HOLIDAY PARTY
Thursday, December 22 from 7 p.m. – close
The Jackrabbit Lounge, 2000 N. Oracle Rd.
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Tucson Foodie is turning The Jackrabbit Lounge into an adult winter wonderland. Here’s what you can expect after Jack Frost has decked its halls:
- A special holiday cocktail menu
- Wall-to-wall holiday decor
- Alluring elf dancers
- Holiday selfie vignettes
Then, to top the party’s Christmas tree, some of the most funkiest holiday music to ever grace your ears will be bouncing off the walls. Oh, and don’t forget to wear your tackiest, ugliest, or most adorable holiday sweater.
WINTER WINE CRAWL W/ THE ROYAL ROOM & SAND-RECKONER
Thursday, December 22 from 5 – 8 p.m.
Royal Room · Sand Reckoner · Tap & Bottle Downtown
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Three Wine Flights + three locations = six times the fun!
The festive Winter Bar Crawl happening this Thursday will have wine flights, food, fun pop-ups, and the following:
Fun Stuff:
- Tita! Tita! Food truck pop-up
- All Frills Photo pop-up
- DJ
- Holiday Carolers
Cost: $22 ticket can be purchased at any of the locations / $4 of each ticket goes towards Sister Jose’s + Clothing drive.
DEL CIELO TAMALE FEST
Friday, December 23 starting at 8 a.m.
Del Cielo Tamales Restaurant, 3073 N. Campbell Ave.
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As a way to give back the vegan love and support, Del Cielo will be having a tamale fest featuring all vegan tamales. They’ll be set up on the patio with a variety of tamales to pick from such as their famous red chile spinach, vegan red chile mushroom, pineapple, pecan, and vegan green corn, just to mention a few.
Revel happy hour wine tasting
Friday, December 23 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Revel wine bar, 400 N. Fourth Ave.
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Revel Wine Bar will be hosting a complimentary happy hour wine tasting on Friday, December 23. Bring family and friends and maybe buy a bottle or two for the weekend.
ST PHILIP’S PLAZA MARKET CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION
Saturday, December 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Philip’s Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
You’re warmly invited to attend a special St. Philip’s Plaza Market Christmas Eve Celebration for your last-minute gift ideas, treats, and fun things. Have lunch, shop around, and do it all at St. Philip’s Plaza this Christmas Eve.
CHRISTMAS EVE PAJAMA AND MOVIE NIGHT AT CATALINA BREWING COMPANY
Saturday, December 24 starting at 7 p.m.
Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N. Camino Martin #120
CHRISTMAS Day plans?
If you’re looking for something to do i.e. eat on Christmas Day, check out our article “25+ Restaurants & bars that are open on Christmas Day 2022” for a list of places open during the holiday.
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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.
