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Things to do (Aug. 17-23): Ice Cream Social, Tea Party & More in Tucson

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Things to do (Aug. 17-23): Ice Cream Social, Tea Party & More in Tucson

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GOOD OMENS WINE DINNER AT BATA

Thursday, August 17 at 6 p.m.
35 E. Toole Ave.

Six courses, five wines, some education, and a lot of fun. Vegetarian substitutes are available. Please note this request in reservation booking, along with any dietary allergies.

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CEVICHE FESTIVAL! 18 DIFFERENT CEVICHES AT VILLA PERU

Thursday, August 17 – Saturday, August 19
1745 E. River Rd. #165

Join us at Villa Peru for an amazing culinary adventure through the wonder of Peruvian Cuisine during our monthly Ceviche Festival. Peruvians are known as the Kings of Ceviche! Come taste & see why Peruvian Cuisine holds the top spot in the world currently!

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CHILLIN AT THE CHUL

Friday, August 18 – Saturday, August 19
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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CRITTER NIGHT AT MISSION GARDEN

Friday, August 18 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
946 W. Mission Ln.

There will be exhibitors specializing in hawks, mountain lions, bobcats, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, bees, bats, and microscopic organisms. Some of them will have live animals. The garden’s acequia, or canal, will play a central role, with experts dipping out macroinvertebrates and microorganisms.

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BEER + BIKES WITH BUTTON BREW HOUSE & 1912 BREWING

Saturday, August 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
6800 N. Camino Martin #160

Bring your bike to Button Brew House to meet up! Enjoy a ride on The Loop down to 1912 Brewing Company, near Grant Road & I-10! At 1912 Brewing Company, enjoy a few craft beers, and then ride back to Button Brew House for food truck fare (and maybe a few more beers)! This is a great way to get out and ride, and enjoy some beers and food! Plus, you don’t have to worry about calories! 

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FAIRY TALE TEA PARTY AT TRAIL DUST TOWN

Saturday, August 19 from 2 – 4 p.m.
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Trail Dust Town cordially invites you to their first-ever Fairy Tale Tea Party! There will be delicious snacks and tea in the Savoy Opera House, encounters with your favorite fairy tale characters, magical activities, enchanting photo ops, amusement rides, and even a visit from a unicorn! Come have a happily ever after time with us during this family-friendly event.

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ICE CREAM SUNDAE SOCIAL

Sunday, August 20 from 6 – 9 p.m.
6960 E. Sunrise Dr. #160

Delicious food and adult beverages, a beautiful patio, and a warm, late summer evening – what could be a better way to top it off than an ice cream sundae built by you? Choose between scoops of Sweetened Condensed Milk Ice Cream, Black Sesame Ice Cream, or Vegan Cherry-Amaretto Ice Cream.

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WHISKEY DEL BAC/BBQ DINNER AT HUB RESTAURANT

Sunday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
266 E. Congress St.

Join us for an evening of delicious Del Bac cocktails paired with creative BBQ dishes from HUB Restaurant’s culinary team! This five-course whiskey dinner is the perfect opportunity to relax with your loved one(s) and taste through Del Bac’s award-winning selection of whiskeys: Old Pueblo, Classic, Dorado, Frontera, and the limited release Normandie. Seating is very limited, so please secure your tickets soon to ensure you don’t miss this!

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TIKI TUESDAYS AT HACIENDA DEL SOL

Tuesday, August 22 from 3 – 6 p.m.
5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd.

Tiki Tuesday is back! Enjoy tiki-themed cocktails every Tuesday with live steel drum music and a themed food menu from Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge. If you enjoy your festive mug while sipping on our tasty cocktails then be sure to take one home. All our tiki mugs are available for purchase. Don’t forget to wear your Hawaiian shirt!

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HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY MACARONS

Tuesday, August 22 from 5 – 8 p.m.
5655 E. River Rd. #101

Macaron classes are three hours in duration with approximately a one-hour break while the cookies must rest, bake, and cool before filling. Students are encouraged to enjoy dinner in River Center, during this time.

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KINGFISHER GOES TO FRANCE – AN EXCLUSIVE PRIX FIXE WINE DINNER

Wednesday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m.
2564 E. Grant Rd.

Our Cyprus prix fixe wine dinner was a success, so we’re heading to France this time! On Wednesday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m., come hear @tucsonsmitty talk about nerdy, awesome wine stuff while you enjoy a sampling of our French Summer Road Trip menu! Limited tickets are available for this dinner, available by calling 520-323-7739.

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WINE TASTING WITH ERCOLE AT TUCSON HOP SHOP

Wednesday, August 23 at 6 p.m.
3230 N. Dodge Blvd., Unit H

We will be pouring three Italian wines Bianco Monferrato, Barbera del Monferrato, and the Pét-Nat.

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Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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