Nightfall
ONGOING
Through November, The Nightfall festival at Old Tucson will be available, featuring scary entertainment, attractions, craft cuisine and creepy cocktails. Mary Hyde will take on a new form as the Demon Queen, with the power to summon a terrifying army of demons from the underworld. On Thursdays, ticket prices are discounted to $29.
Old Tucson 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, $44 for adults, $39 for children, 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., oldtucson.com
Día de los Muertos Exhibit
ONGOING
Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens will be presenting its Dia de los Muertos Exhibit through early November. The display will feature pieces from artists that reflect both traditional and contemporary celebrations of the holiday that have become ingrained in Tucson’s history and cultural heritage. On Aug. 26 and Aug. 28, the exhibit was accompanied by a Curator Talk with director of arts James Schaub.
Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens & Galleries, 7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, free admission, 10 a.m., tohonochul.org
Alex Hahn
OCT. 23
As Part of his Reflections tour, saxophonist, composer and educator Alex Hahn will perform at The Century Room. The tour will showcase his re-exploration from his seven previous albums. A Grammy Award-winning artist, Hahn has performed and recorded with various well-known artists, such as Herbie Hancock, Billy Childs, John Clayton and Esperanza Spalding. He currently works as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.
The Century Room, 311 E. Congress Street, Suite 1811, Tucson, tickets start at $20, 6:30 p.m., hotelcongress.com
Boo at the Zoo
OCT. 23 to OCT. 26
Reid Park Zoo is celebrating Halloween with its Boo at the Zoo event. Patrons arrive in costume, while trick-or-treating, meeting fan-favorite princesses and other storybook characters and exploring the pumpkin patch. Additionally, the team set up the Fall Festival Zone with games and glow-in-the-dark decorations. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8.50 for children ages 2 to 14, 6 to 9 p.m., reidparkzoo.org
‘Night of the Living Dead’
OCT. 23 to OCT. 26
Chris Will’s adaptation of “Night of the Living Dead” is an immersive, two-part theatrical experience — complete with footage from the 1968 film, written by George A. Romero and John A. Russo. The production is a mix of live performance and classic horror and explores themes of survival, human nature and the loss of control.
Pima Community College, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Black Box Theatre Tucson, $15 general admission, $10 for students, seniors, military and groups larger than 10, various times, pimaarts.com
A Night at the Museum
OCT. 25
The Arizona History Museum is celebrating Halloween, with festivities for adults and children alike. The little ones can enjoy trick-or-treating, crafts, activities, games and face painting. Kids Unlimited will perform live, and the museum team is also hosting its infamous Horror Scavenger Hunt. The Museum Ghost Hunt begins at 9 p.m. for the older crowd, inviting the adults to explore the history museum in the dark and search for ghosts.
Arizona History Museum, 949 E. 2nd Street, Tucson, $10, free for kids ages 6 and under, 5 to 8 p.m., arizonahistoricalsociety.org
‘Moriarity’
OCT. 26 to NOV. 9
Ken Ludwig’s “Moriarity” is a comedic twist on classic “Sherlock Holmes” characters. In the Tony Award winner’s play — directed by Nancy Davis Booth — Holmes and Wattson are led into a high-stakes mystery of spies, blackmail and international intrigue after encountering a stolen letter. The dynamic duo teams up with Irene Adler to thwart the antagonist, Professor Moriarity. The show stars Josh Parra, David Alexander Johnston, Alison Akmajian, Lori Hunt and Steve Wood — playing over 30 roles in this comedic adventure.
The Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. 1st Avenue, Tucson, tickets start at $25, various times, invisibletheatre.com
Naama: From This Moment On
OCT. 30
Naama is a New York City Vocalist who indulges in jazz music. She will perform at the century room, showcasing a collection of songs from her album, “Dream with Me.” Critics have praised Naama’s music, noting its sensitive interpretation and crisp phrasing. The vocalist’s discography and performances celebrate human connection, while exploring the impact of dreams — big and small.
The Century Room, 311 E. Congress Street, Suite 1811, Tucson, $20 to $30, 6:30 p.m., hotelcongress.com
‘Magic in the Moonlight’
OCT. 31
Ballet Tucson presents “Magic in Moonlight,” a mainstage-season-opening performance of dynamic dancing, drama and theatrics. The show will feature various performances, including Paul Gibson’s “Piano Dance” and “Sense of Doubt,” as well as Chieko Imada’s “Phantom of the Opera” — inspired by the novel and silent film. The end of the performance will feature the “Clair de Lune” and “Black Swan” pas de deux — the former being choreographed by Margaret Mullin. fts and entering raffles for fun prizes.
The Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, tickets start at $32, various times, ballettucson.org