7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (481+ words) Restaurants and bars across Tucson are ready to light up Independence Day 2026 with festive menus, live music and holiday weekend fun. July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, giving locals an extended weekend to celebrate. 2200 E. Elm St. Live music comes…...

7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (664+ words) Quesos on 4th opened Feb. 6 at 344 N. Fourth Ave., taking over the former Lemongrass space. Owner-partners Sean Humphrey and Mike and Kristina Koblinsky join owner-chef Shea Villafañe in the new venture. The team spent two months preparing the space and kept the…...

7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (481+ words) Tucson’s cannabis community is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year as 420Fest returns on April 18, transforming MSA Annex into a vibrant hub of culture, connection, and cannabis. Running from 2 to 6 p.m., the festival brings together…...

7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (395+ words) “May the 4th” has evolved into an unofficial holiday for Star Wars fans everywhere — and I.O. Extracts is channeling that energy into an evening designed to give back to the Tucson community that has supported them. The theme is straightforward:…...

7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (730+ words) Solana Guest Ranch will debut a new dining concept this April, introducing Hacienda Solana in the Tanque Verde Valley. The restored property blends history, hospitality, and immersive culinary programming. Additionally, the concept centers on RSVP-only dining experiences designed for intimate…...

7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (865+ words) We were barreling down Lexington Avenue with shopping bags that were getting progressively heavier with limes (on sale), green onions, wonton skins, hi-chews, lap-cheong, spare red envelopes. There was no smoked ham hock to be found but Chinese Chorizo Project…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago  (397+ words) The World Margarita Championship returns on Saturday, June 6, at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr. The annual event brings together top chefs, mixologists, and local purveyors for a high-energy culinary competition. Guests can sip, sample, and vote while…...

7+ hour, 17+ min ago  (692+ words) Tucson’s beloved Kon Tiki heads north this weekend to represent the Old Pueblo at one of the desert’s most spirited events. Arizona Tiki Oasis returns April 16-19 at Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale for its seventh annual run. The four-day celebration…...

7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (416+ words) This St. Patrick’s Day, Tucson’s cannabis community is invited to celebrate in elevated style at St. Phatty’s Day, a lively evening of music, art, cannabis, food, and community hosted by Tucson Doobie and Sunset Glass Gallery, 2725 E. Grant Rd. Taking…...

7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (573+ words) Tucson food and music fans can step through the looking glass at the Rialto Theatre Foundation’s 11th Annual Fundraising Gala on March 7 in downtown Tucson. Organizers will transform the historic venue for Through the Looking Glass: A Night of Nonsense. The…...