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Things To Do (July 2024): Fancy Dinners, Wine Tastings & More

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Things To Do (July 2024): Fancy Dinners, Wine Tastings & More

Jul 1, 20244 min read

There’s a heck of a lot of new things to do!

Here are some of this month’s highlights. You can always check out our Events section on the website to see what’s going on any day of the week.

RED, WHITE & BREW

Wednesday, July 3
5501 N Hacienda Del Sol Rd
Red White Brew

The 8th Annual Red, White & Brew returns to Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort! Join them on Wednesday, July 3 from 6 – 9 p.m. for an exciting evening featuring unlimited beer tastings from Arizona breweries, an American Independence Day-inspired buffet, and live music! Enjoy their beautiful resort grounds, delicious cuisine, and lively entertainment during this unforgettable celebration. 

Live blues music will be performed by The Bad News Blues Band.

$70 per adult. Includes beer tastings, craft non-alcoholic beverages, and a buffet.

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RED, WHITE & BOOTS: Live Music, Dancing & More!

Thursday, July 4
340 N. Sixth Ave.

“CORBETT’S presents their Fourth of July Celebration: Red, White, & Boots! Join us for a day filled with live music, dancing, and more! Your $10 cover includes your first Ranch Hand brew on Drew. Get ready to dance the night away with live music by Sophia Rankin and The Sound and Drew Cooper, all happening in the historic air-conditioned CORBETT’S Building. And don’t forget to stay for the Boots and Beats after-party starting at 10 p.m. (ages 21+)!”

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BASTILLE DAY – FRENCH WINE TASTING

Sunday, July 14
400 E. Toole Ave.
Bastille day french wine tasting maynards

Celebrate Bastille Day, the French Independence Day, in style! Enjoy a French wine tasting on Sunday, July 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. featuring five delicious wines for only $25 per person. Brunch options will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this festive event! ⁠

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FLYING APRONS TUCSON CLASS: EAT WELL AND AGE GRACEFULLY: DIM SUM & THEN SOME

Thursday, July 18
2700 E. Speedway Blvd.
Flying aprons Eat well age gracefully dim sum
(Photo Courtesy of Flying Aprons)

Eat Well & Age Gracefully: Dim Sum & Then Some with Chef Barry Infuso. Sponsored by AARP, the class is free.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or boring while enjoying a variety of foods from different food groups – fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, legumes, dairy products, and healthy fats.

In this Eat Well & Age Gracefully series class, sponsored by AARP, Veggie Dim Sum with Dipping Sauce, Almond Cookies, and Tea are on Chef Barry Infuso’s menu. Joining Chef Barry will be a very special guest – his wife, Jashio Pei – who’ll take you on a culinary journey reflecting her heritage.  

You’ll learn the secrets to creating the perfect dough, the art of folding your potstickers, and how to cook them to achieve that irresistible crispy bottom. Plus, you’ll whip up a tangy dipping sauce that perfectly complements the flavors of your homemade dim sum. Almond cookies and tea round out the menu.

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CIRCO VINO WINE PAIRING PRIX FIXE

Thursday, July 18
198 W. Cushing St.
(Photo Courtesy of Circo Vino Imports)

Join us for a multi-course pairing offering featuring Austrian Wines from Circo Vino Imports and guided by Sariya Jarasviroj Brown. We will offer this unique experience alongside our regular offerings. Circo Vino focuses on unique terroirs and wines crafted by winemakers who want to demonstrate a sense of place and a singularity of style.

The menu is coming soon!

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BEYOND BREWS

Thursday, July 18
3026 N. Campbell Ave.

Come celebrate all things local with a variety of unique bites from Beyond Bread paired with local brews from Pueblo Vida Brewing! Enjoy a variety of unique, delicious bites from Beyond Bread, each expertly paired with a selection of Pueblo Vida beer! This is your chance to celebrate and savor Tucson’s culinary and brewing excellence!

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DANTE’S SUMMER WHISKEY DINNERS

Sunday, July 21
2526 E. Grant Rd.

Two-time Iron Chef Champion Chef Kenneth Foy is inviting you to partake in his Summer Whiskey Dinners! Join them as they take you on an adventure of culinary delight paired with hand-selected Whiskey.

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BEHIND DE BUTCHER COUNTER: CHORIZO FIESTA: RED & GREEN DELIGHTS

Tuesday, July 23
2700 E Speedway Blvd
Flying Aprons Chorizo Fiesta REd Green Delights
(Photo Courtesy of Flying Aprons)

Behind the Butcher Counter: Chorizo Fiesta: Red & Green Delights with Chef/Butcher Brett Sippy. Cost: $80.00 per person.

Chorizo, where vibrant flavors take flight, is on the menu for this month’s hands-on class, learning the secrets to seasoning and techniques that bring out the best in these spicy delicacies.

You’ll make and take home two pounds — one pound of each — ready to cook; in class, you’ll press your own corn tortillas and make chorizo/cheese quesadillas with fruit pico de gallo. Whether you’re a chorizo connoisseur or a curious cook, this class promises a sizzling experience that will make your palate dance. Spice up your skills and savor the satisfaction of homemade chorizo! 

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TIKI 2.0 – CHRISTMAS AT THE APOCALYPSE

Wednesday, July 24
198 W Cushing St.
(Photo Courtesy of Coronet Restaurant & Cafe)

Live music, tiki cocktails, free food, and Christmas in hell.

Learn more.

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