“Loveapalooza”
JUNE 28
“Loveapalooza” at 191 Toole will feature various bands playing metal, rock, ska, shoegaze, country and R&B. Featured groups include Ash To Dust, Coalescent, Swigfoot, Immovable Fate, Noah Martin from Already Broken, Future Fiires and Znora.
191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Avenue, Tucson, ticket prices start at $6, 6:30 p.m., rialtotheatre.com
“Grease” Sing-Along
JUNE 28
This musical performance sing-along features the film “Grease,” the iconic musical about the wholesome exchange student Sandy, played by Olivia Newton-John, and her summer romance with the leather-wearing Danny, played by John Travolta.
Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson, $12, 7:30 p.m., foxtucson.com
“Curious Allies”
TO JUNE 30
The fifth American Society of Botanical Artists and the New York Botanical Garden Triennial will present this exhibit featuring 48 paintings expressed through various styles. The goal of the artwork shows the environmental benefits and mutualistic relationships between fungi, lichens, mycotrophic, parasitic and carnivorous plants, and the species (humans included) with which they interact.
Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, see website for admission fees, multiple times, tucsonbotanical.org
Old Tucson Historical Tour
JULY 1
Discover the history of Old Tucson’s movie productions and the complex lives of people in the Old West through the “Western Experience” exhibit. Historians will guide visitors through these 60-minute informational tours.
Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, $20, multiple times, oldtucson.com
Red, White and Zoo
JULY 4
Reid Park Zoo is honoring military service members and celebrating Independence Day by offering free admission for those with a service background. The 24-acre zoo features over 500 animals across various exhibits and has multiple activities to engage in.
Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson, see website for admission fees, free admission for service members, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., reidparkzoo.org
Marana’s “Star Spangled Spectacular” Car Show
JULY 4
Car enthusiasts can check out this Fourth of July and car-themed event hosted by the Obsessions Car Club. Aside from the car show, there will be fireworks, over 30 food trucks, a playground with inflatables, a splash pad, lawn games and a “musical instrument petting zoo” presented by the Civic Orchestra of Tucson.
Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, 7548 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson, free admission and $10.25 for car registration, 2 to 9 p.m., obsessionscarclub.com
Oro Valley:
Fourth of July Fireworks
JULY 4
Those looking for a fun Fourth of July celebration can do so at James D. Kreigh Park. Attendees can enjoy live music, food trucks, a beer garden, jumping castles, youth arts and crafts activities and lawn games. Early in the day, the Oro Valley Aquatic Center will reduce admission for its splash pad. Prices will be $1 for children and $3 for adults.
James D. Kriegh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, free admission, 5 to 9:20 p.m., orovalleyaz.gov
“Diamonds in the Sky” Fourth of July Celebration
JULY 4
The Kino Sports Complex will host an Independence Day celebration with an evening filled with activities like baseball, fireworks and family-fun games. Rex Scott, chairman of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, will perform the first pitch to precede a game between the Sun Belt College League All-Star Team and Old Pueblo Tribes. There will be multiple food and beverage specials available.
Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, $1 donation or purchase of one non-perishable food item, 5:30 p.m., kinosportscomplex.com
Firecracker Feast
JULY 4
Lorenzon’s Backyard Catering invites everyone to enjoy this buffet-style lunch and dinner event, complete with views of multiple fireworks displays. Based on their ticket purchase, guests can indulge in smoked ribs, grilled chicken, smoked salmon, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus, brussels sprouts, hot dogs and a variety of dessert options.
DiBella’s Brunch N’ Booze, 9630 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, multiple prices, 6 to 9 p.m., 520-258-0595
“Wine Not Wednesday”
JULY 9
“Wine Not Wednesday” at The Hoppy Vine offers restaurant-goers a midweek stress relief with 15% off all bottles all day and no corkage fee for bottles purchased at the bar. There will also be $2 off all glasses of wine during happy hour and special pricing for charcuterie boards when paired with a wine bottle.
The Hoppy Vine, 12125 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, see website for prices, multiple times, thehoppyvineov.com
This article appears in 06-19-2025.