Since 1939's "Arizona," Old Tucson Studios west of the Tucson Mountains has hosted nearly 300 productions. Nearly 40-percent of the historic wooden buildings burned to the ground in a devastating fire in 1995.
- Cathalena E. Burch
From mocktails inspired by Tucson's dry riverbeds to the Monsoon, made with jalapeño-infused tequila, Tucson restaurants and bars are pouring up a storm.
- Cathalena E. Burch
Colors swirl around you and the images of landscapes and self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh will suck you into a 360-degree virtual world in this exhibition coming to Oro Valley.
- Cathalena E. Burch
After losing a founding members, pop-country band Alabama is carrying on with its "Roll On II North America Tour" with a stop in Tucson.
- Cathalena E. Burch
When a pair of former Tucsonans opened their Sonoran hot dog truck in Austin, few people there knew what the Old Pueblo delicacy was. Today, it's an award-winning business.
- Bill Finley Special to the Arizona Daily Star
New to Tucson, Mary Jan Bancroft launched Make Way for Books 25 years ago to help children in need learn to read and have access to books at home.
- Samantha Larned El Inde Arizona
Chewed licorice-gum discarded at a Tucson drug store by American gangster John Dillinger is among many interesting finds at the University of Arizona's Museum of Pharmacy.
- Courtesy Casino del Sol
A slate of early 2000's Latin-American rappers and a comedian named Concrete are coming to the AVA at Casino del Sol.
The musical lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen are central to this theatrical concert that explores their relationship and their music.
- Courtesy University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television
2026 "Magic Hour" includes a zombie apocalypse film shot on location at Tucson High School.
The folk duo Indigo Girls return two years after playing a nearly sold-out concert at the historic downtown Tucson venue.
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
"Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" is coming to theaters May 22.
UA School of Theatre, Film & Television hosts its 21st annual student film showcase on Saturday, May 9, at Fox Tucson Theatr, featuring the world premieres of 11 film shorts.
- Courtesy "The Great Gatsby" Broadway Tour
Broadway In Tucson is bringing the roaring '20s to Centennial Hall with "The Great Gatsby," one of three musicals based on novels coming in the 2026-27 season.
Theater-goers are gushing over the new musical "The Notebook," coming to Tucson in the 2026-27 season.
Arizona Theatre Company's 2026-27 season includes the comedy "The Play That Goes Wrong," a coproduction with Seattle Rep and Portland Center Stage. This preview video is from Seattle Rep.
The statewide regional theater company is mounting a Pulitzer Prize-winning play alongside a world premiere in its next season.
Downtown Tucson will be filled with the sounds of mariachi when the 44th annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference opens next Wednesday.
Aspiring mariachi vocalists from third grade to college will compete in the annual contest. Winners will have a chance to perform at Fiesta Garibaldi, the communitywide celebration May 2.
In addition to music and movies, Ice Cube in 2017 launched BIG3, a 3-on-3 professional basketball league featuring former NBA stars.
Here's how Chill-N's proprietary technology turns cream into ice cream in a flash.
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