SkyNights
ONGOING
Through June 28, Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter is presenting a “celestial journey” through the SkyNights program. Led by expert science communicators, participants will delve into the mysteries of the cosmos, have a light dinner, and witness a mountaintop sunset. As the sun sets, participants can peer through the state-of-the-art telescopes and witness distant galaxies, vibrant nebulae, neighboring planets and other celestial wonders.
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter, 9800 E Ski Run Road, Mt. Lemmon, various prices, various times, skycenter.arizona.edu
DeGrazia Gallery
ONGOING
DeGrazia Paints the Seri Indians and Ted DeGrazia’s “Unseen Landscapes” bring rare works out of storage and into public view for a limited time. It features paintings, watercolors and drawings from the museum’s collection. These exhibitions include pieces shown publicly for the first time as well as works unseen for decades. Visitors will wander through the ethereal adobe architecture and verdant desert garden of the historic foothills property. Hand built by DeGrazia, the 10-acre site stands as a testament to his legacy of artistic brilliance and his genuine connection to the region’s history, culture and scenery.
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum, 6300 N Swan, Tucson, various prices, various times, degrazia.org
Broadway In Tucson:
‘Beauty And The Beast’
JUNE 16 through JUNE 21
People are invited to Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of “Beauty and the Beast” which is a musical filled with romance and grandeur that audiences know and love. This tale has been brought to life with new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar-winning and Tony Award-nominated score including classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Boulevard, Tucson, various prices, various times, broadwayintucson.comm
30th Anniversary of
Ledbetter Heights
JUNE 18
Kenny Wayne Shepherd is an American guitarist that has released several studio albums and experienced significant commercial success as a blues rock artist. Shepherd took seven singles into the top 10 and holds the record for the longest-running album on the Billboard Blues Charts with “Trouble Is…”
Rialto Theatre, 318 E Congress Street, Tucson, various prices, show starts at 7:30 p.m., rialtotheatre.com
Ziggy Marley
JUNE 19
Ziggy Marley is a nine-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician producer, an activist and humanitarian who has cultivated a legendary career for close to 40 years. The eldest son of Bob and Rita Marley, Ziggy has hewed his own path as a musical pioneer, infusing the reggae genre with funk, blues, rock and other elements through mindful songcraft.
Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson, various prices, 7:30 p.m. start time, register at foxtucson.com
Bisbee Pride Weekend
JUNE 19 through JUNE 21
Bisbee Pride is an annual three-day festival held on Father’s Day weekend. Attendees can celebrate with the LGBTQ+ community in Bisbee with a parade, live music, a pool party and a doggy drag show. The Pride Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. in Old Bisbee on Saturday, 20th. It starts at the historic Cochise County Courthouse, winds down Tombstone Canyon and Main Street and concludes at the Copper Queen Library.
Bisbee Pride, 11 Lowell Avenue, Bisbee, free admission, pride parade starts at 10:00 a.m. on June 20th, discoverbisbee.com
Night Ops
JUNE 20
Attendees that join Pima Air & Space Museum and the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum can experience both museums on select evenings with discounted admissions and themed activities. SOFIA Airborne Observatory or Orbis Flying Eye Hospital tours are included on alternating nights. Purchase entry at either museum upon arrival. Wristbands provided for access to both museums. The theme for Night Ops on June 6 is Animal Appreciation Night.
Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E Valencia Road, Tucson, admission is $10 with kids under 12 getting in free, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., pimaair.org
Books And Brews
JUNE 20
Tucson Author Alliance is hosting a local author market at Button Brew House. The market will boast over 20 local authors there to sell copies of their books, meet new readers and connect with the community. There will be authors from different genres at this event so readers that read different books and genres have the same experience.
Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin Suite 160, Tucson, free admission, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., tucsonauthoralliance.com
Father’s Day BBQ Brunch
JUNE 21
Attendees are invited to treat their dad to a feast of grilled favorites with classic BBQ sides and decadent desserts — all set in Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort’s scenic garden surroundings. Attendees can “honor” their dad with great food, family and unforgettable views as all dads get one free beer, shandy or michelada.
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Road, Tucson, $85 per adult, $40 kids 6-12 and free for 5 & under, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., haciendadelsol.com
