It's officially unofficially summer, and for year-rounders, those of us who don't have a Midwest summer home or beach house on the northwest coast to escape Tucson's triple-digits, finding ways to stay entertained through Mother Nature's next three punishing months can be a challenge.
We're here to help.
We've scoured the websites of our local venues, reached out to the museums, theaters and gardens around town and remembered some Tucson summertime activities from our favorites list to create our annual "100 Days of Summer" calendar.
We suggest you check in advance before setting out on any of our recommendations, as events are always subject to change.
MAY
29 — It's the third-to-last day of Butterfly Magic season, showcasing more than 30 species of butterflies, plus blooming orchids, at Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular admission prices.
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— A summer pass to Flandrau, good through Aug. 31, buys you free admission to science center exhibits and passes and discounts to the planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. The $85 pass is good for up to two adults and four children. flandrau.org/summer-family-pass.
— "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" (Paramount) and “Lilo & Stitch” (Disney) are in theaters.
30 — Loft Kids Fest launches with a Looney Tunes Outdoor Movie Party at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd., at 6 p.m.; admission is free. For more info on the Kids Fest schedule, see loftcinema.org/series/loft-kids-fest.
— Chillin' at the Chul night at Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, 6-9 p.m., featuring Cochise County All Stars. Info: tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul.
— "Karate Kid: Legends" (Sony Pictures) opens in theaters.
31 — "Club 90s: Best Song Ever 1D Dance Party" at Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St., features a DJ spinning dance and EDM tunes. Starts at 8 p.m. and it's 18 and up; $18.72-$31.20 through rialtotheatre.com.
— Pima County pools and splash pads are open all summer. Info: pima.gov/1237/Pools-Splash-Pads.
— Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association hosts its stargazing party at Saguaro National Park-East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, from 8-10 p.m.
JUNE
1 — The dynamic Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician Barrington Levy plays a show at the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.; $29.50-$35 through rialtotheatre.com.
— Tucson Girls Chorus will perform "Whisper Between Worlds," a concert previewing its summer tour in Philadelphia and its June 14 Carnegie Hall concert. The Tucson Girls Chorus Jubilate, Advanced and Alumnae Choirs will perform beginning at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 7650 N. Paseo Del Norte. Admission is free.
— The Loft Cinema shows "The Goonies" as part of its Kids Fest. 10 a.m., free, 3233 E. Speedway.
— Grams & Kreiger play blues at Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile, 6 p.m. Ticket prices vary. www.montereycourtaz.com; 520-207 2429.
2 — The Century Room kicks off its Big Band Monday BOGO (use code BIGBAND at hotelcongress.com/venues/centuryroom) that gets you one free admission with a paid ticket for the jazz club's two big band shows on Monday nights in June, July and August.
3 — Grammy-nominated Charley Crockett brings his soulful country style to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $62.50 through ticketmaster.com.
— "Some Like it Hot" at The Loft Cinema, 7 p.m., 3233 E. Speedway. Tickets: $6 to $8.
4 — There's only a few more chances to see Arizona Theatre Company's gal-pal comedy "Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B" before it closes June 7 at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. There's two shows today; $33 to $113 through atc.org.
— Clarinetist Jackie Glazier teams up with pianist Daniel Linder for an Arizona Friends of Chamber Music recital at Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ, 122 N. Craycroft Road. $45, $12 for students through arizonachambermusic.org.
5 — Odyssey Storytelling brings "Spicy" stories to 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave.; $12 through rialtotheatre.com.
6 — Chillin' at the Chul night at Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, features Not Fade Away from 6-9 p.m. Info: tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul.
— The "John Wick" spinoff "Ballerina" (Lionsgate) and the Stephen King adaptation “The Life of Chuck” (Neon) open in theaters.
— FC Tucson professional soccer club plays AMSG FC at 7 p.m. at Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way.
7 — It's World Oceans Night, celebrating in particular the Sonoran Desert's Gulf of California, in the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights program, 2021 N. Kinney Road. Museum is open till 10 p.m. General admission: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Info: desertmuseum.org
— Tucson DJs Butta Fly and Carl Hanni square off for their second "Funk Fight," trading off shifts every half hour from 7-9 p.m. to decide who's too legit to spin. It takes place at Pidgin Palace Arts/Bar. 110 S. Sixth Ave. It's $5 at the door.
— The Flandrau Planetarium on the UA campus hosts "Laser Bad Bunny," a laser show set to the soundtrack of the popular Puerto Rican star. Admission is $18.95-$20.95 through flandrau@arizona.edu.
— "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" shows at The Loft Cinema as part of its Kid Fest. 10 a.m., free, 3233 E. Speedway.
8 — The Wiggles are here! The Aussie children's music and theater group brings its heartwarming wiggling and jiggling to Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Tickets start at $30 through tucsonconventioncenter.com.
— Texas American singer-songwriter James McMurtry, son of the late Tucsonan and legendary writer/screenwriter Larry McMurtry, returns to familiar stomping grounds for a 7:30 p.m. show at the Hotel Congress Plaza, 311 E. Congress St. Betty Soo opens; starting at $30.90 through hotelcongress.com.
— "Wolfwalkers," described as a thrilling, Celtic-inspired fantasy adventure, will be shown at The Loft Cinema as part of its Kids Fest. 10 a.m., free, 3233 E. Speedway.
9 — Sunnyside Unified School District is hosting Dad Olympics at 7:30 p.m. at the district's administrative offices and family support services, 2054 E. Ginter Road. It's an evening of family fun to celebrate dad with games, swag, scavenger hunts and dad jokes aplenty. Details at pimaparenting.org.
10 — Atlanta emo trio Michael Cera Palin shares the Club Congress marquee with Aren’t We Amphibians, Troubled Minds and New Misphoria beginning at 7 p.m. at 311 E. Congress St. $18 in advance, $22 day of show through hotelcongress.com.
11 — "Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities" brings its mystery and ninja magic to Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress; $29.50-$70.
12 — Take a tour of the Presidio San Agustín, 196 N. Court Ave., to learn about Tucson's history as the city celebrates its 250th anniversary this summer; tucsonpresideo.com.
13 — At Silent Disco night at Tohono Chul Park's Chillin' at the Chul, you'll wear headphones as you're guided on a dancing journey through the gardens. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, 6-9 p.m. Info: tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul.
— "How to Train Your Dragon" (Universal) and “Materialists” (A24) are in theaters.
14 — Celebrate Juneteenth at the 54th annual Tucson Juneteenth Festival presented by the African American Museum of Southern Arizona, from 5-8 p.m. at Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way. Admission is free.
— The World Margarita Championship returns from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa, 245 E. Ina Road. Admission is $80, $100 for VIP through saaca.org.
— Los Tigres Del Norte brings its "La Loteria Tour" to the AVA at Casino Del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road. The norteño band goes on stage at 8:30 p.m.; $48.54 to $260.55 through casinodelsol.com.
— It's Astronomy Night at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, as part of the museum's Cool Summer Nights program. General admission: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children through desertmuseum.org
— "Yovera, Roth and Brahms" with horn player Nelson Yovera and violinist Lauren Roth opens the St. Andrew's Bach Society summer series at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St.; $16 and $26 through standrewsbach.org.
— The dark skies are beckoning at Oracle State Park's Star Party, about 35 miles north of Tucson, from 6:30-10 p.m.
15 — Take dad to see Foreigner at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., for Father's Day. The Empire High School choir is joining the 1970s rockers to sing their iconic hit "I Wanna Know What Love Is." It starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $75-$357 through ticketmaster.com.
16 — Fox Tucson Theatre and The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre collaborate on a kids' summer camp, "Scamps on the Silver Screen: Acting & the Art of Silent Films," for ages 10-16. The two-week camp explores the movements and performance skills needed for silent storytelling. Register at foxtucson.com.
17 — "Colors to Dye For: The Mysterious World of Navajo Dye-Making" (exhibit runs through June 28), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tucson Desert Art Museum, 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students, free for active military and tribal members.
18 — Percussionist Aaron Szabo of the Tucson salsa/Latin jazz/cumbia band Zona Libre brings his new Latin jazz project Los Esquineros with pianist Amilicar Guevara to The Century Room, 311 E. Congress St., for two shows at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $12.36 through hotelcongress.com.
19 — Head out to Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, to celebrate Juneteenth at the Tucson Juneteenth Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is free.
— Standup comedian David Spade, who grew up in Scottsdale, brings his "Got A Feel For It" show to Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $48 through ticketmaster.com.
20 — LGBTQ+ Pride Month night at Tohono Chul Park's Chillin at the Chul series. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, 6-9 p.m. Info: tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul.
— Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a "Walk & Talk" at Mission Gardens, 946 W. Mission Lane off South Grande Avenue, 7 p.m. Admission is free.
— Arizona Arts Live is relaunching its pandemic project The Tucson Studio, which showcases Southern Arizona musicians, with Ryan Wheless's acoustic-electronic fusion project Space Travelers Union at 6:30 p.m. at Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd. on the UA campus. For tickets, visit arizonaartslive.com.
— "Elio" (Disney/Pixar) opens in theaters. An 11-year-old earthling (Yonas Kibreab) is abducted by aliens and assumed to be a world leader.
21 — Comedian Felipe Esparza brings his honest and often self-deprecating humor to the Diamond Center at Desert Diamond Casino-Sahuarita, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $65 through ddcaz.com.
— Country singer Mary Chapin Carpenter shares the stage with fellow Grammy winner Brandy Clark at Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $47.50-$87.50 at foxtucson.com.
— Nocturnal animals are in the spotlight at Desert Dwellers night at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights program, 2021 N. Kinney Road. "Bats perform aerial acrobatics in pursuit of dinner, beavers splash around in their pond, and scorpions glow green under black light." General admission: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Info: desertmuseum.org.
22 — Shake off the dog days of summer by doing a little yoga with cats at the Hermitage Cat Shelter, 5278 E. 21st. St., beginning at 10:30 a.m. Register at eventbrite.com; cost is $25 with proceeds benefiting the shelter.
23 — Head over to the Century Room at Hotel Congress for an evening of big band jazz. Tickets are buy one, get one with code BIGBAND at hotelcongress.com/venues/centuryroom.
— Opening night of Broadway In Tucson's jukebox bio musical "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" (runs through June 29) at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. on the University of Arizona campus. Tickets start at $41 through broadwayintucson.com.
24 — Celebrate the monsoon and the birthday of St. John the Baptist at the annual El Dia de San Juan Fiesta at the southwest corner of Avenida de Covento and West Congress. Details to be announced on the El Dia de San Juan Fiesta Facebook page.
25 — The Great Garden Express at Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, will take you back to the classic American West, when trains rumbled into small Western towns like Bisbee and Willcox. The gardens have set up a miniature model train set complete with intricate replicas of iconic historical landmarks and landscapes.
26 — Country Divas Tribute featuring the music of Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert starts at 8 p.m. at Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. The show is sold out.
— It's "Taste the Desert" night at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights, 2021 N. Kinney Road. General admission: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Info: desertmuseum.org
27 — Saguaro City Music Theatre opens the musical "Shrek Jr.," the Theater for Young Audiences family-friendly version, at Berger Performing Arts, 1200 W. Speedway; $34 with discounts available through saguarocity.org.
— "F1" (Warner Bros./Apple) opens in theaters. Brad Pitt plays F1 driver Sonny Hayes, who’s recruited to mentor a young up-and-comer (Damson Idris) in this high-octane film.
28 — Arts Express Theatre brings the 1970s-80s jukebox musical "Xanadu" to its stage at Park Place mall, 5870 E. Broadway. It continues weekends through July 13; $42 and $50 through arts-express.org.
— Old Tucson brings back its monthly summertime Saguaro Sunset Night Market at the park, 201 S. Kinney Road, from 6-9:30 p.m. Details at oldtucson.com.
— It's All About Art night at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights program, featuring painters at their easels on the grounds, 2021 N. Kinney Road. General admission: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Info: desertmuseum.org
29 — P.D. Ronstadt's Ronstadt Company Store brings Southwestern Americana to Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile, 6 p.m. Tickets: $12-$15. www.montereycourtaz.com; 520-207 2429.
— "When The Violin," with violinist Vijay Gupta and dance artist and choreographer Yamini Kalluri at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. $16 and $26 through standrewsbach.org.
30 — It's always a good day to shop for cool vintage finds at a thrift store such as Buffalo Exchange, 2001 E. Speedway, Sixth Ave. Antiques, 537 N. Sixth Ave., and Speedway Outlet, 5421 E. Speedway.
JULY
1 — The kids would enjoy a day at the Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave. It's open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2 — "Jurassic World Rebirth" (Universal) hits theaters. Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali.
3 — "Totally '80s Tour" with Big Country, Tommy Tutone, Gene Loves Jezebel and Bow Wow Wow pulls into the Rialto, 318 E. Congress St.; $34.50-$55 through rialtotheatre.com.
— The annual Independence Day fireworks show at Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, is traditionally held the night of July 3. Info: casinodelsol.com.
— "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" shows at The Loft Cinema, 7:30 p.m., 3233 E. Speedway, regular admission prices.
4 — Independence Day: Check out the fireworks tonight. The city of Tucson's launch from "A" Mountain; watch from the Tucson Convention Center's west-side parking lot, 260 S. Church Ave., and neighboring areas. Usually, Oro Valley's show is at James D. Kriegh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia; Marana's at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, 7548 N. Silverbell Road; and Sahuarita's at Anamax Park, 17501 S. Camino De Las Quintas.
— The annual Diamonds in the Sky celebration pairs baseball and fireworks at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way, in a benefit for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Details to be announced at pima.gov.
— Up on Mount Lemmon, Summerhaven hosts the annual Fourth of July Parade. Details are to be announced; last year's parade was at noon.
— Tesla brings its 1980s hard rock to the AVA at Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23.86 to $110.25 through casinodelsol.com.
5 — Mexican singer Ramon Ayala brings his farewell tour to the AVA at Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $48.54 through casinodelsol.com.
— The Magic of Monsoons is the theme tonight at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights program, 2021 N. Kinney Road. Meet storm chasers and photographers while celebrating the season. General admission: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Info: desertmuseum.org
6 — Pick up a few sweet treats like bento cakes and giant cookies and enjoy all the pink girly vibes at Chez Peachy, 501 N. Sixth Ave.
7 — Get up early and appreciate all the scenic views at Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road.
8 — Spend the day at the Center for Creative Photography on the UA campus and check out its 50th anniversary "Picture Party," featuring more than 100 photographs and archival items from photographers in its collections. Admission is free.
9 — Chill at Tannas Botannas' newly renovated patio while chowing down on frosty Puro Ice or sipping on an ice-cold horchata, 4426 S. Sixth Ave.
10 — "Vegas McGraw – A Tribute to Tim McGraw" is at Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, at 8 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are required at ddcaz.com.
11 — The Beatle Brothers, a trio of guys who grew up in Chicago, L.A. and Washington state, loving the famous Brit rockers and formed an acoustic tribute band when they all met in Tucson, are playing the Main Gate Concert Series, 943 E. University Blvd. at Main Gate Plaza. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free.
— "Superman" (Warner Bros.) opens in theaters. A new era of Superman, with a fresh face in David Corenswet, romance with Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane, and a scary Lex Luthor in Nicholas Hoult.
12 — Up for a road trip? Sweet Corn Extravaganza opens today (runs weekends through Sept. 1) at Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins in Willcox. "Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season," including hot roasted cobs. Info: appleannies.com/event-calendar.
— Country/Americana legend Robert Earl Keen is at the Rialto, 318 E. Congress St.; $39.50-$65 through rialtotheatre.com.
— It's Radical Reptiles night at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights program, 2021 N. Kinney Road. Meet tortoises available for adoption, and more. General admission: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Info: desertmuseum.org
13 — The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures just opened its "Signs of Community: Signage of the Old Pueblo in Miniature," featuring Nogales native Jorge Ruiz's recreations of some of Tucson's most iconic signs, from the old Rocco's Little Chicago to the south-side's Silver Saddle Steakhouse. The exhibit runs through Jan. 11, 2026. Admission is $15 with discounts at the door, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive.
— Grams & Kreiger brings the blues to Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile, at 6 p.m.; montereycourtaz.com for tickets and reservations.
14 — Break the monotony of the dog days of summer with an evening of big band jazz at the Century Club at Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Use the code BIGBAND for a bogo deal at hotelcongress.com/venues/centuryroom.
15 — The Christian alternative rock band Sixpence None the Richer is playing 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave., at 8 p.m.; $35-$40 through rialtotheatre.com.
16 — Check out some cool local vendors at the Old Tucson Saguaro Sunset Night Market from 6-9:30 p.m. at Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road.
— Violinist Steven Moeckel is playing a little Beethoven when he joins pianist Nathan Arch for an Arizona Friends of Chamber Music recital at 7 p.m. at Rincon Congregational United Church, 122 N. Craycroft Road. $45, $12 for students through arizonachambermusic.org.
17 — Live Theatre Workshop turns its stage over to high school actors for "Ranked: A Musical" at its theater, 3322 E. Fort Lowell Road. Tickets are $22. The show runs through July 28.
— The L.A. alternative pop band The Marías bring their bilingual blend of pop infused with jazz percussion, guitar riffs and horn solos to the AVA at Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and is sold out.
— "Blade Runner: The Final Cut" shows at The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway, at 7:30 p.m.; regular admission prices.
18 — Mexican singer and percussionist Pedro Fernandez is at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., at 8 p.m.; $55-$229 through ticketmaster.com.
— Western Yeehaw! night at Tohono Chul Park's Chillin' at the Chul series. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, 6-9 p.m.; tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul.
— "Smurfs" (Paramount) and "Eddington" (A24) open in theaters.
19 — Head out to Marana's Gladden Farms community to see "Dr. Suess' The Grinch" as part of the town's free movies in the park series. Bring a chair or blanket to set up in the soccer fields of Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 N. Tangerine Farms Road. It's from 6-9:30 p.m., with the movie set to start around sundown after 6:30.
20 — Grab a group of your friends and try out a new restaurant for brunch. Some local favorites are Baja Cafe, 2970 N. Campbell Ave. and 7002 E. Broadway, Buendia, 2530 N. First Ave., and Cup Cafe, 311 E. Congress St.
21 — Pretend you're in Italy and indulge in some gelato to help escape the heat. Bella's Gelato, 2648 E. Speedway, TREAT by Ciao, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., and Frost Gelato, various locations around town, all serve different flavors of the icy treat.
22 — San Diego indie rockers Waaves share the 191 Toole stage with Beach Goons and Chokecherry at 8 p.m. at 191 E. Toole Ave. Tickets are $25-$28 through rialtotheatre.com.
23 — Grammy-winning British-Jamaican reggae artist Julian Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley, is bringing his band The Uprising to 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave., for an 8 p.m. concert; $29.50-$35 through rialtotheatre.com.
24 — "Shine On – A Tribute to Pink Floyd" takes the stage at Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, at 8 p.m.; admission is free.
25 — Blues guitarist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram brings his "The Hard Road World Tour" to the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42-$60 through arizonaartslive.com.
— "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (Disney) opens at theaters, and Adam Sandler returns in "Happy Gilmore 2," streaming on Netflix.
26 — The 2025 Iron Chef Tucson competition gets underway at 1 p.m. at Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita. Admission is $60-$85 through ddcaz.com.
— National Day of the Cowboy, Empire Ranch Foundation, on Highway 83 in Sonoita area, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Demonstrations such as blacksmithing, saddle histories, rawhide (reata) braiding, pack goats. Chuckwagon meals available. Free admission.
27 — St. Andrew's Bach Society presents "Rosewood and Ivory" with TSO Principal Percussionist Trevor Barroero and pianist Kathryn Lieppman at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. $16 and $26 through standrewsbach.org
— Tucson Symphony Orchestra Principal Harpist Ben Albertson will perform a concert of solo harp works with Arizona Friends of Chamber Music at Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ, 122 N. Craycroft Road. $45, $12 for students through arizonachambermusic.org.
28 — Ditch the phone and head over to Stacks Book Club to pick out the perfect summer read and grab a fun drink, 1880 E. Tangerine Road, Suite 140.
29 — Tucson Comic Con (through July 31), Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Pop culture for all, this year features all four original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Erik Estrada ("C.H.I.P.S."). The event hosts comic book authors, cosplay and artist guests from the comic book industry as well as local creators. Info: tucsoncomic-con.com
30 — Treat yourself to a classic Tucson drink: a horchata latte. Chappopin Cafe, 640 N. Stone Ave., Barista del Barrio, 1002 N. Grande Ave., and Seis Kitchen, various locations around town, all serve the latte.
31 — Create your own charm bracelet, necklace or keychain at Sigfus' Charm Bar, 3264 N. Country Club Road.
AUGUST
1 — Country artist Lee Brice ("Memory I Don't Mess With," "One of Them Girls") performs at the Desert Diamond Casino. 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55-$75 through ddcaz.com.
— Mark Hummel headlines KXCI's 12th annual House Rockin' Blues Review with Anson Funderburgh and Junior Watson at El Casino Ballroom, 437 E. 26th St., 8:30 p.m. Tickets at kxci.org.
— "The Bad Guys 2" (Universal) and "The Naked Gun" (Paramount) open in theaters.
2 — HarvestFest at Sonoita Vineyards in Elgin from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. includes grape stomping competitions, vineyard tours, tastes of the latest releases from local wineries, live music and food vendors.
— Insectopia night at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights program. "Get a bugs-eye view of many of the million species of arthropods that make the Sonoran Desert their home." General admission: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Info: desertmuseum.org.
3 — Catch the matinee of Arts Express Theatre's production of "Sister Act" at its Park Place mall theater, 5870 E. Broadway; $42 and $50 through arts-express.org.
4 — So you think you got what it takes to do a little improv? Tucson's Unscrewed Theater hosts Improv Drop-In from 6:30-8 p.m. at its theater, 4500 E. Speedway. It's free; details at unscrewedtheater.org.
5 — Opening of Broadway In Tucson's "Shucked," the Tony Award-winning "corn-fed, corn-bred American musical" with a score from Nashville songwriting duo Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark. It runs through Aug. 10 at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. Tickets start at $33.
6 — Southeast Arizona Birding Festival (through Aug. 10), DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson-Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Presented by Tucson Bird Alliance. Field trips, photography, bird-ID workshops and more. Check website for times.
— Blues guitar icon Buddy Guy brings his "Damn Right Encore" show to Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress; $59.50-$124.50 at foxtucson.com.
7 — Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives are at the Fox, 17 W. Congress; $20-$65 through foxtucson.com.
— Polynesian reggae singer Maoli from Maui, Hawaii, brings his "Last Sip of Summer Tour" to Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Maoli, known for his unique blend of country, reggae and soul, takes the stage at 8 p.m.; $38-$145 through ticketmaster.com.
8 — "Freakier Friday" (Disney) in theaters. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back as the body-swapping mother and daughter duo.
9 — Green Chili Roast, Apple Annie's Orchard in Willcox (through Aug. 17), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pick your own. Roasting is included with the purchase of a 50-pound burlap bag of chilies. Details at appleannies.com.
— Singing with Saguaros night at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights program, featuring a "desert-style singalong at the Warden Oasis Theater." General admission: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Info: desertmuseum.org.
— If your pooches love the pool life, take them to Kino Pool at 2805 E. Ajo Way for Pima County Parks and Rec's Pupapoolooza. There are two sessions: 9:30-10:30 a.m. for pups smaller than 30 pounds, 11 a.m.-noon for big dogs over 30 pounds. Admission is free and for dogs only; no hoomans allowed. Register at explore.pima.gov/pima/programs.
10 — Standup comedian and podcaster Annie Lederman brings her "Anniewood Tour" to Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St., for an 8 p.m. show; $25-$50 through rialtotheatre.com.
11 — The 1980s alt rock band Gin Blossoms makes the trek from their home in Tempe for a show at the Fox; $49.50-$99.50 through foxtuson.com.
12 — Keb’ Mo’ and Shawn Colvin bring their Grammy-winning blues and folk to Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $52.20 through foxtucson.com.
— Standup comedian Frankie Quiñones brings the sense of humor that earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his Hulu sitcom "This Fool" to Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, for an 8 p.m. show; $33-$48 through ddcaz.com.
13 — Check out the two new otters and all the other safari animals at the Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct.
14 — Florida ska/punk reggae band The Supervillains swings into 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave., for an 8 p.m. show with B Foundation; $20-$25 through rialtotheatre.com.
15 — The Elton John tribute show "Remember When Rock Was Young" pulls into the Fox; $29.50-$52.50 through foxtucson.com.
— Rapper Rio Da Yung OG is at Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St., with Baby Money at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35-$40 through rialtotheatre.com.
— It's Bear Down, Arizona night at Tohono Chul Park's Chillin at the Chul series. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, 6-9 p.m. Info: tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul.
16 — In celebration of Tucson's 250th anniversary, retired Arizona Daily Star cartoonist and self-confessed troublemaker David Fitzsimmons will host Tucson Trivia Night at the Tucson Presidio, 196 N. Court Ave. $10 in advance through tucsonpresidio.com.
— See how Elphaba and Galinda became the witches in Ozworld when the town of Marana screens "Wicked" at Continental Ranch Community Park, 8900 N. Coachline Blvd., as part of its movies in the parks series. Admission is free, and the movie is expected to start at sundown, around 6:30 p.m.
— It's Bat Night at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights program, "to help you better appreciate these amazing aerial acrobats." General admission: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Info: desertmuseum.org.
17 — Tucson violin phenom Jacqueline Rodenbeck, who won the prestigious 2025 Sphinx Competition, performs with St. Andrew's Bach Society at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. $16 and $26 through standrewsbach.org
— The final "locals and military day" of the summer at Ghost Ranch Exotics, 9027 Ghost Ranch Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided exploration of habitats of capybaras, African crested porcupines, warthogs, emus, kangaroos, goats, Patagonian maras, water buffaloes. Tickets: $40. Advance reservations and presentation of ID required.
18 — Escape the heat and spend the day up on Mt. Lemmon, where summer temperatures average 20-30 degrees cooler than the valley below.
19 — The mayor and City Council will unveil an official plaque to be hung outside City Hall in honor of the 250th anniversary of Tucson's founding, 5:30 p.m., 255 W. Alameda St.
— Dogs deserve treats too! Take your to Bark 'N Berry where they can enjoy a bowl of ice cream, 6121 E. Broadway, Suite 138.
20 — The Guess Who's Burton Cummins brings his "A Few Good Moments Tour" to the Fox, 17 W. Congress; $52.50-$97.50 through foxtucson.com.
— Alice in Chains founding member and lead guitarist Jerry Cantrell brings his solo "I Want Blood Tour" to Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress, with opener Filter. It starts at 8 p.m.; $45-$70.50 through rialtotheatre.com.
21 — You know what sounds good? Taking the family out for dinner at the nation's oldest Mexican restaurant, El Charro, 311 N. Court Ave.
— Music These Days plays at Tap & Bottle, 403. N. Sixth Ave., 8 p.m., free admission.
22 — Australian guitar phenom Taj Farrant plays 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 through rialtotheatre.com.
23 — The flagship event of Tucson's landmark 250th anniversary year: Celebration of all things S-cuk Son/Tucson at Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave., from 6-10 p.m. in celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson and of modern-day Tucson. Admission is free; details at tucsonpresidio.com.
— It's the final Old Tucson Saguaro Sunset Night Market of the summer, from 6-9:30 p.m. at Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road.
— Teacher Appreciation Night at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights program. Free admission for K-12 teachers and support staff who work in a school. For others, general admission is $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Info: desertmuseum.org.
24 — 1990s alt-rockers Modest Mouse play Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $48.50-$75 through rialtotheatre.com.
25 — Drink a latte while playing with adorable cats at El Jefe Cat Cafe, 3025 N. Campbell Ave., suite 141.
26 — The Wallflowers at Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m. The band's brand-new studio offering, "Exit Wounds," is its first new material since 2012's "Glad All Over." The record "finds the band's signature sound — lean, potent and eminently entrancing — intact, even as (Jakob) Dylan surrounds himself with a fresh cast of musicians," the Rialto's website says. With guest Ted Sablay. Tickets: $39.50-$104.50.
— Blues guitarist Tab Benoit is at the Fox with his "I Hear Thunder" tour, with support from GA-20; $45-$52.50 through foxtucson.com.
27 — Tucson Symphony Orchestra principal harpist Ben Albertson is performing the world premiere of Chelsea Komschlies' "Brain Storms" with Arizona Friends of Chamber Music at Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ, 122 N. Craycroft Road. $45, $12 for students through arizonachambermusic.org.
28 — Tucson Fall Gem Shows (through Aug. 31), various locations. Five large shows and multiple full-time, permanent show venues open for business. Info: (800) 638-8350.
— Minis & Sip - Pinball Machine at the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, 5:30-9 p.m. Price: Hands-on workshop to craft your own miniature pinball machine. $45/person; includes two glasses of wine and small bites. Adults only.
29 — Cali reggae rockers Common Kings incorporate the band members' American, Hawaiian and Samoan cultures into their vibey music. See it live when they play the Rialto at 8 p.m. with Fayuca opening; $35-$40 through rialtotheatre.com.
30 — "Stevie B Presents: Spring Love Music Festival" with Lisa Lisa, Shannon and Jaya at the AVA at Casino Del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $24-$194 through casinodelsol.com.
31 — "Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge" returns to El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road, from 5-8:30 p.m. Adults 21 and older only. Tickets are $100 or $135 for VIP through saaca.org.
SEPTEMBER
1 — Labor Day — TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run/Walk, Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail Road, 6-10 a.m. Price: $0-$50. "Stunning views, iconic imagery, and a course that will blow you away," this is billed as one of three races in America held within a national park. Race entry provides a day pass into the park. Produced by Southern Arizona Roadrunners. Advance registration required. Info:
2 — Catch a child's story at Mildred's and Dildred's weekly story hour, 9:30 a.m., 1725 N. Swan Road.
3 — Cuban trombonist Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos brings the Buena Vista Orchestra to Fox Tucson, 17 W. Congress St.; $20-$65 through foxtucson.com.
4 — What's the deal with Jerry Seinfeld? He's performing at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., at 7 p.m., that's what. Tickets start at $58.50 at the TCC Box Office or www.ticketmaster.
5 — Comedian John Dela Cruz, aka Nurse John, is making up his postponed January show with "The Short Staffed Tour"; $45-$45 through foxtucson.com.
— A one-mile, guided night hike at Catalina State Park. Bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The hike begins and ends on a steep hill with slippery gravel. All over age 5 are welcome; registration required. 7 p.m. azstateparks.com/catalina/events/catalina-nights.
