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
Thursday Summer Salsa Dance
JULY 23
Spend Thursday evenings dancing to salsa music with Salsón Dancers, led by Gerardo and Lupita. Free salsa lessons begin at 7 p.m., followed by open dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. with DJs Mino and Chavez. Sisters Bar & Restaurant opens at 5 p.m. Reservations and information are available through the venue.
La Rosa, 900 N Country Club Road, Tucson, various prices, 7:00 p.m. start time, larosatucson.org
Alejandro Canelos’
10-Minute Dramas
JULY 23 through JULY 26
Invisible Theatre offers a cool escape from the summer heat with Alejandro Canelos’ 10-Minute Dramas, running July 23-26. The production features eight fast-paced original plays spanning comedy, drama and the absurd, directed by Betsy Kruse Craig and Carrie Cole. A four-person cast brings multiple characters to life in an approximately 80-minute performance recommended for ages 13 and older.
Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Avenue, Tucson, various prices, various times, invisibletheatre.com
Club Bey Bey
JULY 24
Dance the night away at Club Bey Bey, a 21-and-over summer party at La Rosa. The standing-room-only event begins at 9 p.m., with Veranda and Rose Bar doors opening at 8 p.m. Club Bey Bey is part of the 2026 La Rosa Summer Fun Club series featuring themed dance parties throughout the summer.
La Rosa, 800 N Country Club Road, Tucson, various prices, 9:00 p.m. start time, larosatucson.org
Mamma Coal’s Sadie
Hawkins Dance
JULY 25
Kick up your boots at Mamma Coal’s Sadie Hawkins Dance on July 25 at La Rosa. The evening features a beginner-friendly country swing lesson, live music by the Mamma Coal Band, guest vocalists, line dancing and DJs Lokey and Jenny B. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for select ticket holders.
La Rosa, 800 N Country Club Road, Tucson, various prices, 7:00 p.m. start time, larosatucson.org
Old Tucson
‘Summer Night Markets’
JULY 25
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.com30 p.m., tucsonpresidio.com
Night Ops
JULY 25
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 July 25 is Creation Station.
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
Arizona Friends
of Chamber Music
JULY 29
Experience an afternoon of chamber music presented by Arizona Friends of Chamber Music at the Leo Rich Theater. Violinist Lauren Roth-Gómez and pianist John Milbauer will perform works by Igor Stravinsky, Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. The concert is part of AFCM’s 77th season celebrating world-class live performances.
Rincon Congregational UCC, 122 N Craycroft Road, Tucson, various prices, 7:00 p.m. start time, arizonachambermusic.org
Happy Birthday, Jerry Garcia!
JULY 31
Celebrate the life and music of Jerry Garcia with live performances by Legion of Mario and Half a Mile from Tucson. The event also features a Shakedown Street Vendor Village, immersive stage visuals and a $1 charity fee benefiting Beads of Courage. Standing room only. Guests must be 16 or older unless accompanied.
La Rosa, 800 N Country Club Road, Tucson, various prices, 7:30 p.m. start time, larosatucson.org
