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
Mini Time Machine Museum
ONGOING
Explore a unique collection of 11 hand-painted die-cast model cars and miniature vehicles featured in the Arizona State Museum’s “Traditions in Motion” exhibition. Created by Native artists, the pieces showcase how Indigenous communities blend heritage and contemporary culture through customized vehicles and other forms of transportation. The exhibit highlights a dynamic artistic tradition that transforms everyday objects into expressions of identity, creativity and cultural pride.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E Camp Lowell Drive, Tucson, museum admission, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., theminitimemachine.org
Lecture With David Yetman
AUG. 6
David Yetman will present “The Aboriginal Peoples of the Sonoran Desert,” an outdoor lecture at the Presidio Museum exploring the region’s Indigenous cultures and history. Yetman is a longtime PBS host, known for “The Desert Speaks” and “In the Americas with David Yetman.” The lecture will be held in the museum’s Territorial Patio.
Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Avenue, Tucson, various prices, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., tucsonpresidio.com
13th Annual House Rockin’ Blues Review
AUG. 7
The 13th Annual KXCI House Rockin’ Blues Review returns to El Casino Ballroom, featuring The Paladins, America’s premier rockabilly blues band, with special guest Alex Flores and The Xcelerators featuring Ken Saydak. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Dance the night away at this annual blues celebration.
El Casino Ballroom, 437 E 26th Street, Tucson, various prices, show starts at 7:30 p.m., kxci.org/events
B-17 Veterans & Filmmaker Q&A
AUG. 7
The documentary “10 Good Men – The Final Story of the B-17” premieres with a special screening celebrating the stories of 10 of the last surviving World War II B-17 veterans. The evening includes a post-screening Q&A with featured veterans and director Trent “TJ” Jones, offering a firsthand look at their wartime experiences.
Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress Street, Tucson, various prices, 5:00 p.m. start time, foxtucson.com
Old Tucson
Summer Night Markets
AUG. 8
Attendees are asked to join Old Tucson for its Summer Night Markets. The Summer Night Market will have an array of arts, crafts and food events for a summer evening of strolling the historic Main Street and Town Square, supporting local artists, enjoying live music, tasty food and drinks.
Old Tucson, 201 S Kinney Road, Tucson, free admission, 6:30 to 10:00 p.m., oldtucson.com
America’s Best
Mexican Food Festival
AUG. 8
America’s Best Mexican Food Festival returns as Arizona’s largest celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture, featuring more than 40 chefs, restaurants, mixologists and artisans. Marana favorites The Blacktop Grill and HUMO Cocina Mexicana will participate. The indoor festival showcases authentic flavors, art and spirits. Tickets are expected to sell out.
Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E Sunrise Drive, Tucson, General admission is $115 and VIP is $150, VIP starts at 5:00 p.m. and General admission starts at 6:00 p.m., buy tickets by saaca.thundertix.com
Storytime at the Fox
AUG. 12
Families are invited to enjoy a free story time at the Fox Theatre, where children’s books come to life on the movie screen with a theatrical twist and popcorn. Educators from Make Way for Books will lead literacy activities and share educational resources. Registration is required to attend.
Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress Street, Tucson, free admission, 10:30 a.m. start time, foxtucson.com
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
AUG. 12 through AUG. 16
The Southeast Arizona Birding Festival returns Aug. 12-16, offering guided birding tours, photography and art workshops, free presentations, a vendor expo and expert-led field trips throughout Southern Arizona. Hosted by Tucson Bird Alliance, the festival is headquartered at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson-Reid Park. Registration is now open.
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Tucson-Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, $35 admission, register at tucsonbirds.org/festival/
Kane Brown at Ava Amphitheater
AUG. 13
Country music star Kane Brown brings his chart-topping hits to the stage, showcasing songs from his multiplatinum career. Brown became the first artist to simultaneously top all five of Billboard’s major country charts following his 2016 debut album. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Ava Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road, Tucson, various prices, 8:00 p.m. start time, casinodelsol.com
