Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab
ONGOING
Through May 29, the University of Arizona is offering tours of the Mirror Labs. This world-class facility has revolutionized how the largest telescope mirrors on Earth are made, enabling groundbreaking discoveries of the universe. The Mirror Lab is a place where expertise in physics, optics and advanced manufacturing happens and is all beneath the University of Arizona’s football stadium. Tours for the facility are offered Monday through Friday.
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, 933 N Cherry Avenue, Tucson, $25 for adults and $20 for students, various times, mirrorlab.arizona.edu
SkyNights
ONGOING
Through June 28, Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter is presenting a “celestial journey” through the SkyNights program. Led by expert science communicators, participants will delve into the mysteries of the cosmos, have a light dinner, and witness a mountaintop sunset. As the sun sets, participants can peer through the state-of-the-art telescopes and witness distant galaxies, vibrant nebulae, neighboring planets and other celestial wonders.
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter, 9800 E Ski Run Road, Mt. Lemmon, various prices, various times, skycenter.arizona.edu
Tucson Foodie
Launches ‘Foodie Summer’
ONGOING
Tucson Foodie announced the launch of “12 Weeks of Foodie Summer,” a community dining campaign designed to inspire Tucson residents to eat local through the summer. The campaign runs May 18 through August 9, 2026 and is produced in partnership with 510 South Marketing, with support from AZ Wine Collective. This week is AZ Wine Week which is a statewide celebration of the vineyards, winemakers, wine bars and winery tours.
Arizona Wine Collective, 4280 N Campbell Avenue, Tucson, various prices, MAY 25 through MAY 31, azwinecollective.com
GOING IT ALONE
MAY 28 through MAY 31
The Invisible Theatre is presenting a collection of original moologues celebrating the unique challenge of writing for a solo performer and performing a solo. This showcase originated as FLYING SOLO with producers Susan Frank and Rob Zonefrelli, directed by Betsy Kruse Craig. The Invisible Theatre has been a longtime proponent of original work and the name GOING IT ALONE was used decades ago for another monologue showcase with Susan Claassen. Managing Artistic Director, Betsy Kruse Craig brought the showcase back to IT in May of 2024.
Invisible Theatre, 1400 N 1st Avenue, Tucson, $33 tickets, various times, invisibletheatre.com
Summer Night Market
MAY 29
The Summer Night Market Series is held at the MSA Annex. Mercado District fills with vendors, food trucks and your favorite shops joining together for nighttime fun on the last Fridays of the month. Over 80 vendors come to this once-a-month event in Tucson. Attendees are invited to shop, eat and hangout under the starlight.
MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida Del Convento, Tucson, free admission, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., mercadodistrict.com
TMC 5k Night Run
/Walk & Festival of Miles
MAY 30
This event has been in Tucson for 20 years with a bustling 5k route through the vibrant heart of Downtown Tucson. Whether you’re rolling solo, hanging with friends or making it a family night out, attendees can run or walk this route. Participants can also do Festival of Miles which includes a choice of an Open Mile for all abilities, a free High School Mile or a free FitKidzMile for all 12U and their families.
Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 South Stone Avenue, Tucson, various prices, 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., runsignup.com
Death After Dark Walking Tour
MAY 31
Attendees are encouraged to escape the heat and join a guide on a macabre, after-dark tour that explores some of Tucson’s most memorable deaths. From executions to sucides and gunfights to accidents, this 2-mile tour takes you back in time to uncover the city’s tragedies. Pre-registartion is required as the tour begins and ends at the Tucson Presidio Museum.
Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Meseum, 196 N Court Avenue, Tucson, $35 general admission and $20 member admission, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., tucsonpresidio.com
Fort Lowell Walking Tour
MAY 31
This tour covers the history of the land, people and fort structures that played a huge part in the development of modern Tucson during the Apache Wars which was America’s longest-running military conflict. This 2-hour walk is just under a mile. It will feature the adobe ruins of fort structures such as the Quartermasters Building, Officers’ Quarters, Post Barracks and the Fort Hospitals. Attendees need to be prepared to be on your feet. No public water or restrooms are available at the museum, but the park offers fountains and public restrooms.
Fort Lowell Museum, 2900 N Craycroft, Road, Tucson, $35 general admission and $20 member admission, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., tucsonpresidio.com
Buffalo Soldier
JUNE 4
Cathay Williams, an African American woman, successfully posed as a man and served in the U.S. Army in the 1860s. Floyd Gray will discuss her experiences as a Buffalo Soldier, serving in the 38th Infantry (one of six segregated, all-black regiments) during the Civil War. Floyd Gray is an Adjunct Researcher in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona. He serves as the Vice President on the Board of Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace.
Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum, 196 N Court Avenue, Tucson, Pre-register: $10 for members, $13 for nonmembers, at the door: $15, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., tucsonpresidio.com