“The Garbologists”
To MAY 4
Danny’s a white, blue-collar, New York City mansplainer. Marlowe’s the Black, female, Ivy-educated newbie who just joined his garbage route. Thrown together and forced to pick up what the world has discarded, two essential workers from different worlds discover more binds them than an occupation. “The Garbologists” is a hopeful story about finding common ground in uncommon times.
Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Avenue, Tucson, tickets start at $38, various times, ci.ovationtix.com/32555
Tucson ArtWalk
MAY 1
Wilde Meyer Gallery hosts art, refreshments and music by harpist Vanessa Myers on the May 1 ArtWalk. In May, Wilde Meyer Gallery will present a show of new work by local fine artists such as Sarah Webber, Manny Valenzuela and Lawrence Lee.
Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 170, Tucson, free admission, 4 to 7 p.m., 520-615-5222, wildemeyer.com
Introduction to Ikebana
MAY 1
The Arizona chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana offers an Introduction to Ikebana workshop. Students will learn about the philosophy and art of Japanese flower arranging and create an arrangement. Vases and kenzan (frogs) will be available to borrow, and students will take the flowers home.
Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, $50 nonmembers, $40 members, 10 a.m. to noon, tucsonbotanical.org
Ruta Verbena
MAY 2
Ruta Verbena is a Latin band inspired by music from South America that makes guests want to dance.
Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club, 4001 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, call for charge, 5 p.m., 520-795-6960, tucsonracquetclub.com
2025 Good Scout Awards Luncheon
MAY 2
The Good Scout Awards Luncheon is a signature fund-raising event hosted by Scouting America, Catalina Council. It honors individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact in Southern Arizona, celebrating leadership, service, and integrity. Proceeds support local scouting programs.
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, $95, noon to 1:30 p.m., catalinacouncil.org
Sabores de Tucson: America’s Best Mexican Food Festival
MAY 2
Cinco de Mayo weekend takes on a whole new meaning. Guests will “travel” through four distinct regions of Mexico—Northern, Central, Pacific and Southern. The menu features more than 30 signature dishes crafted by award-winning chefs, as well as native spirits and like folklórico, mariachi and norteño music.
Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, tickets start at $115, 6 p.m. (5 p.m. for VIPs), saaca.org
Arizona Repertory Singers: “Sun, Moon and Stars”
MAY 3 AND MAY 4
Covering more than six centuries and including over a dozen choral pieces, “Sun, Moon and Stars” explores the cosmos from early times through today. Combining the traditional and contemporary, light and dark, collective experience and personal impression, “Sun, Moon and Stars” offers a multi-faceted choral journey through the universe.
3 p.m. May 3: Christ Church United Methodist, 666 N. Craycroft Road, Tucson;
4 p.m. May 4: St. Mark Catholic Church, 2727 W. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley; $22 in advance, $25 at the door, free for students with ID, arsingers.org
Diana Krall
MAY 4
Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Her albums have garnered two Grammy Awards, 10 Juno Awards, and have earned nine gold, three platinum, and seven multiplatinum albums. Her 1999 release of “When I Look in Your Eyes” spent 52 weeks as No. 1 on Billboard’s jazz chart, won two Grammys and achieved platinum status in North America. Krall’s creative artistry and musicality transcend any musical style.
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, tickets start at $79, 7:30 p.m., dianakrall.com
Tech Nerd Cinco de Golf Classic
MAY 5
More than 100 golfers are expected to participate in the fourth annual Tech Nerd Cinco de Golf Classic to benefit SACASA (Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault). The scramble format tournament will bring tech industry leaders and professionals together for a fun day of networking and friendly competition, followed by a fiesta happy hour and dinner, awards program and silent auction.
Omni Tucson National Resort, 2727 W. Club Drive, Tucson, visit website for cost, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, birdease.com/cincogolf2025g
Mother’s Day Celebration
MAY 10
Park Place Mall will host Blossom and Bond with Mom, featuring a flower scavenger hunt for the first 100 moms who arrive. Participating moms can visit select stores throughout the mall to collect single flower stems, which will come together to form a do-it-yourself bouquet.
Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, free, noon to 3 p.m., parkplacemall.com
This article appears in Apr 24 – May 1, 2025.
