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
‘Night of the Living Dead’
OCT. 16 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
Tucson Terrorfest Film Festival
OCT. 16
The Tucson Terrorfist Film Festival showcases and celebrates horror movies from across the globe — vintage and contemporary. Focused on the artistic and aesthetic aspects of horror filmmaking, the event features various shorts within the genre. Additionally, many of the films spotlighted are banned late night horror films. Guests will have the opportunity to attend a Q&A panel with horror filmmakers, actors and other special guests.
The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress Street, Tucson, tickets start at $11.44, various times, tucsonterrorfest.com
Miki Yamanaka Trio
OCT. 16
Miki Yamanaka and her NYC trio are celebrating the release of their latest album, “Chance.” The group will perform at The Century Room on Thursday, Oct. 16. The album features her New York City rhythm section, Tyrone Allen and Jimmy Macbride. Hailing from Japan, Yamanaka has been applauded by critics for her approach to music, praising it as “light,” “expressive” and “solidly-crafted.”
The Century Room, 311 E. Congress Street, Suite 1811, Tucson, tickets start at $25, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., hotelcongress.com
¡Fiesta! con Sonia De Los Santos
OCT. 17
¡Fiesta! con Sonia De Los Santos is a bilingual concert experience at Fox Tucson Theatre that celebrates Latin-American music, storytelling, and culture. Sonia is a grammy-nominated artist well known for her warm stage presence and uplifting spirit. With her multicultural band and Las Azaleas — an all-women Mariachi band — she will perform music that pays tribute to Latina music pioneers.
Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson, $8 per ticket for school groups, 7:30 p.m., foxtucson.com
Memoir Readings
OCT. 17
Members of The Hacienda’s memoir writing class will share their life stories in an author-led reading of their work. The newest group of learning writers were led by Sandra Butler, who has experience writing memoirs — having published three. Butler inspires seniors to see the lessons and wisdom in their lived experiences and to share them with others to benefit from as well.
The Hacienda at The Canyon, 3900 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, Free admission, 10 to 11 a.m., watermarkcommunities.com
‘Voices of Immigrants’
OCT. 17 to OCT. 19
Featuring the True Concord Choir and Chamber Players, “Voices of Immigrants” is a show that celebrates the rich, diverse cultural history of the United States. The music includes an array of songs from various cultures, Irish, English, Scandinavian, Jewish, Mexican and Cuban. On Oct. 18 and Oct. 19, the concert will be hosted at Catalina Foothills H.S. Music Hall in Tucson.
St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley, $23.50 to $57.50, various times, for additional show locations and times, visit trueconcord.org
Exotic Bird Fair
OCT. 19
Tucson’s Exotic Bird Fair introduces families with special feathered friends. The team educates new bird owners on the proper care for the critters, offering a wellspring of support and information about the dietary, housing and socialization needs of various species, as well as potential dangers to them. In addition to selling new flying family members, the fair features various bird care supplies — including toys, perches, cages, nesting boxes and food. Fairgoers can also look forward to purchasing bird-themed crafts and entering raffles for fun prizes.
Kino Sports Complex Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, $5 cash only, free admission for children ages 12 and younger, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., astbirdclub.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, including 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
‘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 Watson 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