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Foodie Events from July 6-12: Tiki Drinks, Burlesque & More

Foodie Events from July 6-12: Tiki Drinks, Burlesque & More

Jul 5, 20234 min read

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.

SUPER COOL EVENTS IN TUCSON

THE ENCHANTED ZOMBIE ROOM AT OWLS CLUB

Thursday, July 6 at 8 p.m.
236 S. Scott Ave.

Step into a thrilling world of enchantment and zombies at The Enchanted Zombie Room on July 6th. Experience the mesmerizing performances of burlesque dancers Natasha Noir and Nikki Riot, hosted by the captivating MC, and keep the night alive with the beats of DJ Han Cholo. Indulge in the mystique with special offerings of three tantalizing Tiki drinks, including the signature Painkiller and Saturn cocktails. Get ready for a night of unforgettable entertainment and delight for all your senses.

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HYDRATE AT THE LIVING LAB: CULTIVATING NATIVE EDIBLES

Thursday, July 6 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
1137 N. Dodge Blvd.

This class is for everyone with a desire to learn more about native edibles! Folks will learn what “native edible” means ecologically, regionally, and culturally. They’ll review a variety of native edible species and what to keep an eye out for harvesting now and what to look forward to in months to come. 

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CHILLIN AT THE CHUL

Friday, July 7 & Saturday, July 8
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!

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SATURDAYS AT THE GARDEN KITCHEN

Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. – Noon
2205 S. Fourth Ave.

Saturdays at the Garden Kitchen are held monthly at The Garden Kitchen.  These events offer a physical activity class, a food demonstration (you get to try all the food and take home the recipes!), and a gardening class.

These events will be held both in-person and virtually. If you plan to come in person, please remember to bring your water bottle! If you plan to attend virtually, join us on Zoom. No pre-registration is required for the activities.

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CELEBRATE 8 YEARS OF 1912 BREWING’S BEERS!

Saturday, July 8 from Noon – 8 p.m.
2045 N. Forbes Blvd. #105

In honor of this special day, 1912 Brewing will be featuring a few new beer releases. We’ll also have special beer cocktail mixes, slushies, and more! Also, they’re stoked to welcome Daniela’s Cooking food truck — indulge in some totally tubular tacos, burgers, and other righteous food!

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CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF TAP & BOTTLE DOWNTOWN

Saturday, July 8 from Noon – 9 p.m.
403 N. Sixth Ave. #135

Tap & Bottle Downtown is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary on Saturday, July 8 with an all-day party. Tap & Bottle opened in 2013 with a focus on being a craft beer + bottleshop and expanded to carry a curated wine and spirits selection. To celebrate, Tap & Bottle is releasing a collaborative IPA brewed with Dragoon Brewery called ‘Ten Years Gone.

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2ND SATURDAYS DOWNTOWN

Saturday, July 8 from 5 – 10 p.m.
Multiple Locations

2nd Saturdays is a community-oriented event that takes place the second Saturday of each month in downtown Tucson. Local vendors, musicians, food trucks, and more, line Congress Street and Scott Avenue with the sounds and smells of an event that should not be missed. 

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TROPICAL PIG ROAST AT THE DOWNTOWN CLIFTON

Saturday, July 8 from 6 p.m. – Midnight
485 S. Stone Ave.

Get ready to feast on succulent roasted pork, sip on fruity cocktails, and dance to tropical beats at our upcoming Tropical Pig Roast on July 8! Barrio Brewing, Owl’s Club, Portal Cocktails, St. Charles Tavern, Danny’s Baboquivari Lounge, Sidecar, and Compa Spirits with 5-to-Oh Coffee will be there to pour the drinks while you enjoy the warm summer evening as we celebrate the flavors of the tropics. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt!

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CHARCUTERIE WORKSHOP WITH HUMBLE BOARD

Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m.
930 E. Second St.

You’ll get a step-by-step tutorial on how to style a personal charcuterie board that you can then take home with you! She’ll teach you how to make a Salami Rose, style cheeses, slice fruit in different ways to add texture as well as play with color and movement to make your board pop. Complimentary glass of house wine (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage included with ticket purchase.

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JULY SUMMER FRUIT MONTH AT CAFE A LA C’ART

Wednesday, July 12 – Sunday, July 16
150 N. Main Ave.

Join the team every day in July for fruit-themed coffee, cocktail, lemonade, and lunch specials. This week (July 12 – 16) is Strawberry Week.

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WHY NOT WEDNESDAY? AT EL CORRAL

Wednesday, July 12
2201 E. River Rd.

Get a giant, 32-ounce, mesquite grilled Tomahawk steak, Rocky Mountain Oyster appetizer, salad, and choice of side for $99. For another $10 they will make it a meal for two. They’ll also have a margarita-tasting flight and Rocky Mountain Oyster appetizer available.

Reservations are accepted but not required.

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José Contreras, chef and owner of @Ameliastucson, is headed to New York City to cook alongside chef Alam Méndez of Washington, D.C.‘s Apapacho Taqueria for a collaborative dinner at the James Beard Foundation’s Platform at Pier 57.

The Aug. 11 dinner will celebrate the culinary traditions of Sonora and Oaxaca through a multi course menu centered on heirloom corn, traditional masa, and coastal flavors. Guests will also enjoy a cocktail reception, Mijenta Tequila pairings, and a Q&A with both chefs. The event begins at 6:30 pm at @Pier57.nyc. Tickets are $210 for dining table seats and $250 for the chef’s counter, and are available now at Jamesbeard.org.

Congratulations to @Chefjosetucson on another incredible milestone!🎉

Read @Jackie_tran_’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com

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🎉 Week 5 Winners
• Libby: $50 North Italia gift card
• Keely: America’s Best Mexican Food Festival tickets
• arts_primacy_2c: 4 Cool Summer Nights passes
• Donita3000: $20 Ghini’s French Caffe gift card
• Nancy & Gabriella: $100 Visa gift cards

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🏆 This Week’s Prizes
• $50 @fentonellispizzeria gift card
• $100 Visa gift card
• $75 @carusositalian gift card
• $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe gift card
• $50 @miramontetucson gift card
• $50 @localetucson gift card
• @desertmuseum passes 

More details in bio!Italian Week starts today and runs through July 19 as part of 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer!🍝 Support Tucson’s classic and modern Italian restaurants, then upload your receipt at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win weekly prizes and the grand prize at the end of August. 🎉 Week 5 Winners • Libby: $50 North Italia gift card • Keely: America’s Best Mexican Food Festival tickets • arts_primacy_2c: 4 Cool Summer Nights passes • Donita3000: $20 Ghini’s French Caffe gift card • Nancy & Gabriella: $100 Visa gift cards Italian Week Deal: @reneestucson is offering buy one, get one 50% off (equal or lesser value) for dine-in or takeout. Just mention you’re a Tucson Foodie fan. Exclusions apply. 🏆 This Week’s Prizes • $50 @fentonellispizzeria gift card • $100 Visa gift card • $75 @carusositalian gift card • $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe gift card • $50 @miramontetucson gift card • $50 @localetucson gift card • @desertmuseum passes More details in bio!The Mercado District is one of Tucson’s best places to eat, drink, shop, and stroll, all in one stop.🐶❤️

Home to Mercado San Agustín, the MSA Annex, The Monier, and the upcoming Bautista development, there’s always something new to explore. Grab a bite, browse local shops, enjoy the open-air courtyards (they’re dog-friendly!), or hop on the free Sun Link streetcar, which stops right at the Mercado. 

MERCADO SAN AGUSTÍN:
@agustinkitchen 
@seiskitchen 
@prestacoffee 
@laestrella_tucson 
@dolcepastellocakes 
@zumitosjuicebar 
@santacruzriverfm 

MSA ANNEX:
@decibelcoffeeworks 
@kukai___ 
@bosburger__ 
@hidden_hearth 
@rolliestucson 
@westbound_tapandbottle 

THE MONIER:
@wholeslvcepizza 
@81barbersofficial 

Share your favorite stops with us!
More details on Tucsonfoodie.com 

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The highlight at their on-site restaurant, Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails, was the Pollo Con Rajas - perfectly cooked chicken over a rich creamed poblano, onion, and corn mestizaje. And if you’re at their Sundance Café for breakfast, get the pozole. It’s made from a family recipe that became such a guest favorite it earned a permanent spot on the menu. 

Although El Conquistador licenses the Hilton brand, it’s owned and operated by a local company. The culinary team sources much of its meat and produce from Arizona. 

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just looking for an incredible dinner with Catalina Mountain views, this spot is worth adding to your list. 🌵🌞 

#tucsonaz #tucsonfoodieTwo days at @Hiltonelcon felt like the ultimate staycation. Between the pools, hot spring and cold plunge, water slide, yoga, live music, complimentary bike rentals, and their nostalgic “Summer Rewind” experience, there was always something to do. We never left the resort. The highlight at their on-site restaurant, Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails, was the Pollo Con Rajas - perfectly cooked chicken over a rich creamed poblano, onion, and corn mestizaje. And if you’re at their Sundance Café for breakfast, get the pozole. It’s made from a family recipe that became such a guest favorite it earned a permanent spot on the menu. Although El Conquistador licenses the Hilton brand, it’s owned and operated by a local company. The culinary team sources much of its meat and produce from Arizona. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just looking for an incredible dinner with Catalina Mountain views, this spot is worth adding to your list. 🌵🌞 #tucsonaz #tucsonfoodieHow many receipts have you sent in for NEW-TO-ME week?💛

From July 6 through July 12, upload your receipt from ANY local business at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win weekly prizes and earn entries toward the 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer grand prize drawing at the end of August. 🔗 in bio. 

ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS. 

WEEK 6 WINNERS
Here are the winners from Happy Hour Week:
* Libby wins a $50 gift card to North Italia
* Keely wins a ticket to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
* arts_primacy_2c wins a four-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
* donita3000 wins a $20 gift card to Ghini’s French Caffe
* Nancy wins a $100 Visa gift card
* Gabriella wins a $100 Visa gift card 

PRIZES
This week’s prize pool includes:
* Salsa, Taco, and Tequila Challenge tickets
* $100 Visa gift card
* @eljefecatcafe pass
* $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe 
* @desertmuseum passes

Presenting sponsor: @visittucson
Presented by: @bbb_so_az • @510southtucson • @azwinecollectiveHow many receipts have you sent in for NEW-TO-ME week?💛 From July 6 through July 12, upload your receipt from ANY local business at summer.tucsonfoodie.com for a chance to win weekly prizes and earn entries toward the 12 Weeks of Foodie Summer grand prize drawing at the end of August. 🔗 in bio. ANY LOCAL SPOT COUNTS. WEEK 6 WINNERS Here are the winners from Happy Hour Week: * Libby wins a $50 gift card to North Italia * Keely wins a ticket to America’s Best Mexican Food Festival * arts_primacy_2c wins a four-pack of passes to Cool Summer Nights at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum * donita3000 wins a $20 gift card to Ghini’s French Caffe * Nancy wins a $100 Visa gift card * Gabriella wins a $100 Visa gift card PRIZES This week’s prize pool includes: * Salsa, Taco, and Tequila Challenge tickets * $100 Visa gift card * @eljefecatcafe pass * $20 @ghinisfrenchcaffe * @desertmuseum passes Presenting sponsor: @visittucson Presented by: @bbb_so_az • @510southtucson • @azwinecollective

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