Miniature Models of the Silver Screen
ONGOING
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures presents the Miniature Models of the Silver Screen exhibit through early May. Featuring a collection of works from the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation in Edinburgh, Scotland, the exhibit showcases various iconic models, archival footage, artist sketches, original artworks and film paraphernalia depicting Ray’s movies — including “Clash of the Titans” and “Jason and the Argonauts.” Harryhausen’s career spans 30 years and his work continues to inspire contemporary filmmakers, such as George Lucas, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro and Tim Burton.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, Tucson, $15 museum admission, $13 for students, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., theminitimemachine.org
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab
ONGOING
The University of Arizona invites students and members of the community to see the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab. Taking tours of the facility, attendees will have the opportunity to see how the process of creating the world’s largest telescopes were made — which in turn led to various important astronomical discoveries. The mirror lab, open for tours Monday to Friday through the end of May, houses expertise in physics, optics and manufacturing.
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, 933 N. Cherry Avenue, Tucson, $25 adult admission, $20 for students, various times, mirrorlab.arizona.edu
Outdoor Filmmaking
FEB. 19
Inspired by the Banff Mountain Film Festival in early March, The Fox Tucson Theatre will host Mikah Meyer for a special curious conversation celebrating his work with the festival. A celebrated national park expert, endurance athlete, filmmaker, and LGBTQ+ advocate, Meyer will share stories from his Banff journey accompanied by a selection of short films created through his experiences — such as “The Banff Monster,” which was produced during the 2025 Banff Adventure Filmmaker Workshop. The program will additionally feature a sneak peek at his upcoming project, “Miss Adventure,” and a screening of Meyer’s award-winning short documentary “Canyon Chorus.”
The Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson, free admission, 1 p.m. register for attendance at foxtucson.com
Old Tucson — Legends of the Wild West
FEB. 19
With the end of the Christmas and holiday season, Old Tucson will return to its roots with “Legends of the Wild West.” be open and available through May. Roaming the amusement park will be various iconic characters and figures from the 1800s such as Calamity Jane, Billy the Kid, Wild Bill Hickok and Jesse James. In addition to the live entertainment, park guests will have the opportunity to enjoy old-fashioned games, and antique attractions like the blacksmith, vintage carousel, miniature locomotive train ride, the Iron Door Mine and a petting zoo. Feb. 19 will be the Western School Days Event.
Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Various pricing, various times, oldtucson.com
Quilt Fiesta
FEB. 19 to FEB. 21
The Tucson Quilters Guild’s Quilt Fiesta celebrates the event’s 50th year at the Pima County Fairgrounds. The festival will feature hundreds of quilts on display along with various small quilt auctions for participants to attend. Other activities include the Quilts of Valor, Sit and Sew, Antique Quilts and Basket Bonanza Raffle. Dedicated to promoting the art and craft of quilting, the guild facilitates lectures, workshops, an annual quilt show and good fellowship among artists in Southern Arizona.
Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road, Old Pueblo Hall Tucson, $10 per day or $20 for three-day pass, 9 a.m. to 5p.m., tucsonquiltersguild.com
Vitamin String Quartet
FEB. 21
Renowned string ensemble the Vitamin String Quartet will perform at The Fox Tucson Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 21. Known for erasing the boundaries between genres, the group explores classical, dance, hip-hop and pop — featuring the music of artists such as Billie Eilish, BTS, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Danny Elfman and Daft Punk. With over 2 billion streams and numerous Billboard chartings since its inception, VSQ can also be heard in numerous shows, including Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” HBO’s “Westworld,” and ABC’s “Modern Family.”
The Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson, $24 to $64 all in, 7:30 p.m., foxtucson.com
La Parada de los Vaqueros
FEB. 26
The Tucson Rodeo Parade is entering its 101st year, scheduled to unfold on Thursday, Feb. 26. Dating back to 1925, the event is known as the largest non-motorized parade in the country — supported in its success largely by sponsors and community efforts. The New Rodeo Parade route will begin at South 12th Avenue and East Drexel Road and travel East on Drexel Road — passing the Grandstands, KOLD TV, the Judges’ Stand and public spectators until reaching Nogales Highway. There it will turn north and travel Nogales Highway — ending at 6th Avenue and Irvington Road.
Tucson Rodeo Parade, S. 12th Avenue and E. Drexel Road, Tucson, free admission, 9 to 11 a.m., tucsonrodeoparade.org