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.
CHILLIN AT THE CHUL
Friday, August 4 – Saturday, August 5
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!
SUMMER POP-UP WITH FRYAHOLICS
Friday, August 4 – Saturday, August 5
2660 N. Campbell Ave. (Prep & Pastry)
They’ll have some of their classic fries but are also coming in hot with some new amazing flavors. Plus, they’ll have some new drinks and new desserts for everyone to enjoy.
FINE WINE TASTING WITH SIMON HAZEL CELLARS
Friday, August 4 from 6 – 8 p.m.
6960 E. Sunrise Dr. #160
Join the team at Simon Hazel Cellars as they open an international selection of some of the greatest wines, from the most prized vineyards, created by artisan winemakers, and loved by wine lovers, collections, and connoisseurs alike.
They’ll have six fine wines, charcuterie, and seating is reserved.
ARIZONA ART FEST: HOTEL MCCOY CELEBRATES 5 YEARS
Saturday, August 5 from 4 – 10 p.m.
3230 N. Dodge Blvd., Unit H
35+ Arizona artists, musicians, makers, and culinary creatives transform the rooms, lobby, and pool of Hotel McCoy Tucson into tiny venues for attendees to experience and explore. This event is free, all ages, and open to the public. Shuttle services will be provided.
TIKI TUESDAYS AT HACIENDA DEL SOL
Tuesday, August 8 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!
TASTE OF ITALY: WINES & SMALL BITES AT ZIO PEPPE
Tuesday, August 8 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
6502 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Whether you’re a seasoned sipper or a novice, join Zio Peppe Chef/Owner Devon Sanner (who on July 22 will compete to become Tucson’s next Iron Chef) and wine authority Bob Leopardi for this deliciously fun evening. No passport required! Wines will be available to order.
You’ll enjoy three whites: San Lorenzo Gavi from Piemonte. Cortese, a white grape variety, is famously associated with the crisp, lime-scented wines of Gavi, where it’s been grown for hundreds of years. It’s known for its bracing acidity and ability to retain freshness even in warm environments. Apple, peach and honeydew flavors are commonly associated with Cortese wine, with lime, almond and light herbal or grassy aromas. It’s considered Piemonte’s finest white variety and is often credited as introducing the world to Italian white wine.
HAPPENING OUTSIDE OF TUCSON
PIZZA DATE NIGHT AT QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL
Wednesday, August 9 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek, AZ
The Chef at Queen Creek Olive Mill will guide you through a delectable, 3-course culinary experience. Get your pizza date night apron & learn techniques for stretching and tossing pizza dough for the perfect crust while enjoying wine pairings with each course.
Menu & Offerings:
- Seasonal Salad
- Pizza:
- Sauce: Tomato, Pesto, or EVOO
- Topping: Pepperoni, Sausage, Chicken, Artichoke, Basil, Olives, Mushroom, Red Onion, Pistachio, Red Pepper, Cherry Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Broccolini, Fresno Chili
- Drizzle: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic Olive Oil, Fresh Crush Basil Olive Oil, Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, 3 Chile Olive Oil
- Seasonal Dessert
- Wines Pairings with Each Course
Cost: $85 per person.
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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.
