“Ship” by Douglas Williams
ONGOING
Live Theatre Workshop presents “Ship” by Douglas Wiliams — a play about a woman named Nell as she navigates adult life post rehab. Directed by Samantha Cormier, the heartfelt comedy — which contains adult language and themes — explores the awkwardness of trying to adjust to new surroundings and situations as a fully grown person.
Live Theatre Workshop, 3322 E. Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, $27-$30, 7 p.m., livetheatreworkshop.org
Signs of Community
ONGOING
Jorge Ruiz is a former architect based in Tucson who now dedicates his time to creating miniatures. His artwork focuses on depicting the sights of his hometown in Nogales — old-fashioned buildings and structures. “Signs of Community” is Ruiz’ first museum exhibition.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, Tucson, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for museum admission and additional information, visit theminitimemachine.org
Día de los Muertos Exhibit
ONGOING
Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens will be presenting its Dia de los Muertos Exhibit starting in late August through early November. The display will feature pieces from artists that reflect both traditional and contemporary celebrations of the holiday that have become ingrained in Tucson’s history and cultural heritage. On Aug. 26 and Aug. 28, the exhibit will be accompanied by a Curator Talk with director of arts James Schaub.
Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens & Galleries, 7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, free admission, 10 a.m., tohonochul.org
Team Trivia of Tucson
ONGOING
Catalina Brewing Co. hosts its trivia event on Friday nights throughout the year. Patrons form teams to compete against one another for $10-$20 gift cards, answering questions about Tucson’s history and culture. Catalina Brewing Company is Marana’s original nano brewery and has a mountain biking theme. Aside from craft beers, the brewery also serves Sonoran dogs, tacos and elote.
Catalina Brewing Co., 6918 N. Camino Martin, Tucson, free admission, 7 to 9 p.m., catalinabrewingco.com
Minis and Sip
AUG. 28
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures’ Minis and Sip event is a workshop in which patrons learn how to create miniatures while drinking wine. The piece of art featured at this event is a mini pinball machine. Materials will be provided. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for wine and snack selection.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, Tucson, $45 per person, 5:30 to 8 p.m., theminitimemachine.org
Tucson Comic Con
AUG. 29 TO AUG. 31
The Tucson Comic Convention will run from Aug. 29 through Aug. 31 at the Tucson Convention Center. The event will feature comic book authors and artists, cosplayers and both industry and local creators. There will also be various vendors, seminars and activities for guests to enjoy.
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, for ticket pricing and event times, visit tucsoncomic-con.com
Club Congress Weekend
AUG. 30
For Labor Day weekend, Hotel Congress hosts a three-day film festival, record fair and Rock Lottery. The celebration features local musicians and eateries. Included in this year’s lineup are the University of Arizona Faculty Ensemble, Los Yesterdays and Salvador Duran.
Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress Street, Tucson, various times and prices, hotelcongress.com
Summer Concert Series
AUG. 30
The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance hosted its Summer Concert series from the beginning of June through the end of August. The Desert Museum Family Band will be performing the last show of the series on Aug. 30. The “edutainment” music group will be partnering with local musicians to perform songs in English and Spanish that highlight the features that make the Sonoran Desert special.
Western National Parks Store, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Dr, Oro Valley, free admission, 10 a.m. to noon,
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Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge
AUG. 31
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance will be celebrating Labor Day Weekend by hosting a competition for the community’s top mixologists and chefs. Culinary professionals from up to 30 restaurants from Southern Arizona will be serving their best salsa, tacos and tequila cocktails. There will also be live music, artists and lucha libre wrestling for guests to enjoy alongside the food.
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort 10000 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, 6 to 8:30 p.m., $100, saaca.org
Friday Night Concerts
SEPT. 5
Oro Valley Parks and Recreation is hosting its Friday Night Concert series at Steam Pump Ranch for five evenings through early November. Sept. 5 will be the first show of the series with a performance from retro power pop group, Vindaloo Band. Patrons should bring their own blankets and chairs to sit on, and alcohol is prohibited.
Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, 7 to 9:30 p.m., free admission, orovalleyaz.gov
Jerry Seinfeld
SEPT. 4
Iconic sitcom star Jerry Seinfeld will be performing his newest stand-up routine at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson. The renowned comedian has various Emmy-nominated Netflix projects, including “Jerry Before Seinfeld” and “23 Hours to Kill.” Seinfeld has written, starred in and produced movies, and has written three best-sellers and a children’s book.
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, 7 p.m., $91 to $323, tucsonconventioncenter.com
Sonoran Restaurant Week
SEPT. 6, ONGOING
Sonoran Restaurant Week — presented by Visit Tucson — is a 10-day celebration of Southern Arizona Dining. Various locally owned and operated restaurants in Tucson will be participating in the seventh annual culinary event. The eateries will be showcasing their menus.
Various Restaurants in Tucson, for more information, visit sonoranrestaurantweek.com
This article appears in Aug 21-28, 2025.