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.
FEATURED EVENT
STONEY SUMMER SUPPER SERIES: DINNER #3 – “FLAVORS OF THE SONORAN DESERT”
Friday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Location TBD
Tickets are now live for the third installment of our upscale cannabis-infused dinner series, produced in partnership with our sister brand Tucson Doobie.
This month’s dinner on August 25th is themed “Flavors of the Sonoran Desert” and will be executed by local Chef Wendy Garcia. Garcia is a James Beard Semi-finalist and owner of La Chaiteria and Tumerico. She’s known for crafting menus highlighting the diversity of local ingredients.
MORE NEAT EVENTS
MUTUAL AID EVENING IN THE TAPROOM
Thursday, August 24 from 5 – 8 p.m.
115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Come hang out and meet with local organizers working to support unhoused Tucsonans and others in need, and find out how you can help us build a more resilient community!
Volunteers from local mutual aid groups Community Care Tucson, Community on Wheels, and After School Anarchy will be in the taproom putting together care packages for our neighbors in need, accepting donations, and sharing information about the current housing crisis.
LUNCH & LEARN: AWARD-WINNING GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH!
Friday, August 25 at noon
5655 E. River Rd., #101
Attendees of the Lunch & Learn will be served their choice of iced tea, lemonade, or ice water, upon arrival, along with a starter of BBQ Vegetables. The grilled cheese will be served with a side dish of ramen noodles and the dessert will be Antsy Nancy’s Pink Champagne cupcakes — a huge hit at the 2023 Tucson Iron Chef event!
CHILLIN AT THE CHUL
Friday, August 25 – Saturday, August 26
7366 Paseo Del Norte
Join the Tohono Chul crew on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 – 9 p.m. for live music, refreshing spirits, and light bites from the Garden Bistro!
FORAGING IN THE SONORAN DESERT: LATE SUMMER (PRICKLY PEAR)
Saturday, August 26 – Sunday, August 27
Learn in great detail about the prickly pear of the Sonoran desert in this late summer class. Turn these 2 full days of hands-on learning into a lifetime investment for future knowledge gathering and wild food foraging!
Heading into our later foraging season in the Sonoran desert, we’ll focus on the prickly pear cactus and all it provides – especially its abundant and delicious fruit.
INAUGURAL BUTTON BREW HOUSE WATER OLYMPICS
Saturday, August 26 from noon – 3 p.m.
6800 N. Camino Martin #160
Water is of course the best way to cool down in the summer heat in Tucson! Grab up to six of your friends and come by Button Brew House for some of your favorite water games and some excellent craft beer! Or, you can sit on the sidelines and watch, but be prepared to get splashed!
ARIZONA SANDS CLUB CHARITY COCKTAIL CLASSIC 2023
Saturday, August 26 from 6 – 10 p.m.
565 N. Cherry Ave.
Event proceeds will benefit the Erik Hite Foundation and the Invited Clubs Employee Care Foundation. The Erik Hite Foundation (EHF) supports Southern Arizona’s first responders and their families by providing extended hours of childcare/early education, summer camp scholarships, and adult life skills training and counseling for challenges associated with first Responder high-risk occupations. The Invited Employee Care Foundation is a fund created to help employees and their families by providing financial assistance in times of crisis.
MAGIC & MYSTERY DINNER THEATER – “MURDER AT THE MAGIC SHOW II”
Saturday, August 26 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
2526 E. Grant Rd.
Enjoy a three-course table served haute cuisine dinner while experiencing a never-to-be-forgotten exclusive magical theatrical performance for an extremely limited audience. Your gourmet dinner is prepared by Chef Ken, who was just honored as the winner of the Iron Chef award of Southern Arizona. The magic and mastery of your dining experience can only be topped by your personal magical performance by one of the country’s top Comedy Magicians. Our performers are national caliber acts and have appeared on countless television shows, some have fooled Penn & Teller. Not to be missed.
BAR-B-QMULATIVE AT CAPS & CORKS
Sunday, August 27 from 1 – 4 p.m.
3830 W. River Rd. #100
Join us for this awesome event featuring food, fun, and fashion! Qmulative will be on-site sewing pocket tees during the event…come pick out a favorite. Black Market BBQ will be serving up their delicious grub & Billy Chill will be jamming tunes … perfect for a Sunday afternoon. As always, we will have plenty to choose from on tap & in the cooler.
CHICKEN POOP BINGO RETURNS TO TUCSON HOP SHOP
Sunday, August 27 from 5 – 7 p.m.
3230 N. Dodge Blvd., Unit H
Bring cash to play! Proceeds from this event are used to pay for youth scholarships for camp. We’ve raised $17,500 this year which has allowed us to enroll EVERY child that wanted a spot in one of our summer programs.
TUCSON KNIFE FIGHT AT THE DELTA
Monday, August 28
135 S. Sixth Ave.
Proceeds go towards “Connors Cooks” Tucson Knife Fight Charity that supports the hospitality industry in Tucson! Donations also go to Make a Wish AZ!
TIKI TUESDAYS AT HACIENDA DEL SOL
Tuesday, August 29 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!
PASTA NIGHT AT PENELOPE PIZZA
Tuesday, August 29 from 3 – 6 p.m.
210 E. Broadway Blvd. #103
For those who haven’t made it to the previous pasta nights, here is your chance to make it happen! The boys (& lovely ladies) are back for some more delicious pasta join the fun on August 29 at 6:30 p.m. for another round of their pasta pop-up.
SOUL FOOD WEDNESDAYS AT THE PLAYGROUND
Wednesday, August 30 from 7 – 10 p.m.
278 E. Congress St.
The event is free to attend and will feature several Black-owned businesses at downtown’s Playground — making it the largest Black business market in Arizona.
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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.
