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The Votes are In!: Here are the Tucson Cannabis Cup winners
The Cannabis Bowl 2024 results are in! We are happy to announce the first-place winners of 23 categories that you, the readers, voted the best, along with the reader recommendations in each group. Enjoy each top pick as we all continue to contribute to the growing community of cannabis in Tucson. Best Delivery Service Earth’s…
Pumped Up: Steve Trevino has fond memories of Tucson
Comic Steve Trevino says Arizona is a special place for him. He’s driven through it “a million times.” One trip didn’t go quite as planned. “My water pump in my car went out in Tucson,” he said. “I’m over there trying to figure it out on my own, when a Tucson resident helped me for…
Good Morning, Tucson: University of Arizona graduates return to Tucson for ‘Hairspray’ national tour
Some University of Arizona graduates are returning to Tucson for the “Hairspray” national tour. They’ll be in town Tuesday, April 23, to Sunday, April 28, as part of the Broadway in Tucson series. “Hairspray” may seem like a lighthearted show, with hit songs such as “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” “The Nicest…
Record Store Day: Tucson vinyl shops prepare for worldwide party
Vinyl stores around Tucson are gearing up for Record Store Day on April 20. Retailers like Wooden Tooth Records and Desert Island Records have special deals and collectibles in celebration of the worldwide celebration. Wooden Tooth Records’ owner Kellen Fortier sells new and used records. Wooden Tooth opened on RSD 2015 inside a coffee shop…
LA reparations would be a little too late
For many of us who grew up as sports fans in Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium was special. Oh, there was the Memorial Coliseum, which had been built in the 1920s in advance of the 1932 Olympics, but it always felt cavernous and ancient. (Who knew that it would make it to its 100th birthday in…
Enough of that Jive Talkin’: Stayin’ Alive dances into the Rialto
The Bee Gees are known for their disco hits, but the brothers’ music was so much more — which is why it continues to resonate. Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees pays tribute to the band with a cross-section of hits from the act’s career. The group visits the Rialto Theatre on Saturday,…
A Tapestry of Styles The University of Arizona Fashion Week returns
The University of Arizona Fashion Week is gearing up for its 2024 edition, immersing the school in fashion, creativity and community. The event includes a showcase of emerging talents, diverse voices and creative visions within the industry. Founded in 2017, the University of Arizona Fashion Week was established to place up-and-coming fashion creatives in the…
Breaking Free: Ty Segall goes all out on new album ‘Three Bells’
California garage rock’s golden boy, Ty Segall, is back on the circuit, unfettered and rejuvenated, touring his 15th studio album, “Three Bells.” The album, released in early 2024, breathes new life into the musician’s substantial discography, breaking conventions as only a master of his craft can. On his U.S. tour, the SoCal native will play…
‘Good Morning, Angels’: The Gaslight Theatre puts on parody melodrama ‘Harlie’s Angels’
A new parody show is coming to the Gaslight Theatre. “Harlie’s Angels” will give audiences a taste of what “Charlie’s Angels” would be like as a melodrama. The darker take on the beloved crime-fighting show will run through Sunday, June 2. In the show, Harlie, the unseen boss of a detective agency, calls upon his…
Miss Saigon: Meet the new girl in town
There’s a new girl in town and she wants to make her guests feel right at home. At the new Miss Saigon Restaurant, co-owner Bao Ma promises great food and great service. Bao means treasure, he said. The restaurant, located on the corner of Broadway and Sixth Street in the TEP building, has a new…
Beat the Munchies – Eating and toking: It’s a joint effort
What’s a good high without a tasty snack to match? Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect latte or the ideal taco, the Tucson Weekly has you covered. Kick off your 420 with these local treasures. Coffee Times Drive Thru 3401 E. Speedway Boulevard www.coffeetimestucson.com Begin the festivities with a gourmet latte or freshly…
4/20 product reviews
Earth’s Healing EX Blanc Live Resin Disposable Strain = High Society Hybrid THC = 74.7% CBD = .12% Strain = Sour Papaya Hybrid THC = 79.02% CBD = 0% Earth Extracts is back at it again with its Blanc series of disposable vapes. An all-ceramic, all-in-one, ready-to-use vape is truly a premium experience. They source…
Thank students for the origins of 4/20
While the origins of 4/20 have long been debated, the beginning of this beloved stoner holiday can be traced back to a group of five high school boys living in the Bay Area in the early ’70s. Their story begins in Marin County, an affluent suburb of San Francisco that is nestled among the Redwood…
