Casper Allen & The Naturals
MAY 29
Casper Allen & The Naturals are a classic pop, Americana and R&B trio that released its debut single “Damn Old Sun” earlier this year. Alongside the band will be Phoenix-based alternative Western musician Katie Mae and country singer Shawn Hess.
The Rock, 136 N. Park Avenue, Tucson, $15, 6 p.m., rocktucson.com
Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’
MAY 29
The musical tribute group Classic Albums Live will do a note-for-note performance of the album “Brothers in Arms” from the pop-rock band Dire Straits. Dire Straits rose to fame with songs like “Money for Nothing,” which received heavy rotation on MTV.
Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson, ticket prices start at $24, 7:30 p.m., foxtucson.com
Old Tucson Historical Tour
MAY 30
Learn about Old Tucson’s movie productions and the complex history of how people in the Old West lived with the “Western Experience” exhibit. Historians will guide visitors through these 60-minute informational tours.
Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, $20.04, multiple times, oldtucson.com
‘Butterfly Magic’
MAY 31
The Tucson Botanical Gardens features a large butterfly exhibit with 30 to 50 species on any given day. These butterflies come from Costa Rica, South America, Southeast Asia and Africa. Expect to see hundreds of butterflies fluttering around tropical orchid plants not typically seen in the Southwest.
Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, see website for general admission, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., tucsonbotanical.org
Freddy’s Last Saturday Car Show
MAY 31
Hosted at Freddy’s Steakburgers, this monthly car show is the chance for people to show off and compete with their cars. Judges will decide which car is the best and hand out 24 awards, with some of the categories being “Best Street Rod,” “Best Work in Progress” and “Best Specialty.”
Freddy’s Steakburgers, 11143 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, free admission and $15 for car registration, 2 to 7 p.m., obsessionscarclub.com
TMC Meet Me Downtown
5K Night Run/Walk
MAY 31
This community 5K run and walk will feature a vendor expo, performances from dance maven Gigi and The Glow and Starlight Deejays, food trucks, child-friendly activities, the Pueblo Vida Beer Garden and free entry into the Children’s Museum until 6 p.m. for parents and children.
Children’s Museum, 200 S. Sixth Avenue, Tucson, multiple prices, 4 to 10 p.m., runsignup.com
Perfume Genius “Glory Tour”
MAY 31
Art pop and indie rock musician Michael Alden Hadreas, known by his stage name Perfume Genius, is coming to 191 Toole as part of his “Glory Tour.” Perfume Genius songs are often emotionally vulnerable and heartbreaking, coming from a personal place. The Grammy-nominated musician is known for songs like “Jason,” “Whole Life” and “On The Floor.”
191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Avenue, Tucson, ticket prices start at $29.50, 7 p.m., rialtotheatre.com
Pat Travers Band
JUNE 1
Pat Travers is a guitarist and singer who started in the ’70s. His band covers the blues and hard rock genres, and his latest released song is “The Art of Time Travel.” Some of Travers’ popular tunes include “Boom Boom,” “Rock ’N’ Roll Susie” and “I La La La Love You.”.
191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Avenue, Tucson, ticket prices start at $37.50, 7 p.m., rialtotheatre.com
Dog Days of Summer
JUNE 1
Owners can bring their leashed dogs to Tucson Botanical Gardens to “enjoy good sniffs and paw-fect summer mornings.” Attendees are encouraged to stop by Edna’s Eatery near Charly’s Grill for a Dog Chow menu treat. A membership purchase allows owners and their dogs to enjoy free walks all summer and a Doggy Membership Tag.
Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, $20 membership for one dog; different prices for multiple dogs, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., tucsonbotanical.org
The Garden Bistro presents
Deep Sky Vineyard Wine Dinner
JUNE 5
This dinner night features fine wine and high-quality cuisine with the star-filled Tucson night sky as a backdrop. The Garden Bistro will provide menu items like brined and seared pork tenderloin, green peppercorn crusted lamb chop and marinated and grilled oyster mushrooms, each paired with an assortment of wines from Deep Sky Vineyard.
Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, $135, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., tohonochul.org
Celebrating World Ocean Day
JUNE 6 AND JUNE 7
People can celebrate World Ocean Day at Reid Park Zoo. Zoo staff encourage attendees to dress up as their favorite ocean-faring things, whether they be mermaids or pirates, and they will learn how to protect the ocean and all animals who live there.
Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson, see website for prices, 6 to 8 p.m., reidparkzoo.org
Margarita Fest 2025
JUNE 7
Margarita Fest is a night filled with various mixed drinks, multiple vendors, live music from country group the Billy Shaw Jr. Band and DJ Obi-Wan Kenobi. Expect margarita flavors like classic lime and exotic tropical and onsite food trucks to complement the drinks.
Oasis At Wild Horse Ranch, 6801 N. Camino Verde, Tucson, $12.51, 6:45 to 11 p.m., wldhorse.com
Hometown Vendor Market
JUNE 7 AND JUNE 8
The Hometown Vendor Market is a vibrant indoor collection of shops that brings together Tucson’s local artisans, creators and small businesses. Attendees can expect a weekend full of creativity, community and unique shop finds.
Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, free admission, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, parkplacemall.com
The Wiggles: ‘Bouncing Balls Tour’
JUNE 8
The Wiggles, considered one of the most popular children’s entertainment groups, are back for the largest global tour the ensemble has had to date. The Wiggles created recognizable and educational songs like “Five Fingered Family,” “Get Ready to Wiggle” and “Wiggle and Learn.” Children under a year old are free.
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, $35.25, 6 p.m., musichall.tucsonconventioncenter.com
Storytime at the Fox
JUNE 11
The Fox Tucson Theatre will put on a story time session and display pages on the movie screen. This learning session promotes early childhood literacy, and Make Way for Books educators will be present to lead activities and provide resources to help. Theatre staff will also provide popcorn.
Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson, free admission and registration required, 10:30 a.m., foxtucson.com
This article appears in May 22-29, 2025.
