Downtown Tucson

Volunteer at one of Tucson’s most cherished events; ! Shifts are 4.5 hours long and you’ll play a crucial role in making this festival unforgettable! Volunteers also receive a $10 food voucher & we all know that we love the delicious food at Tucson Meet Yourself! 😋

Some of the shifts left are: area captains, beverage booth team, folk arts assistants, folk life education tent, kidlore assistant, and more! Head on over to ’s website to sign up!

See you downtown October 4-6 at , Tucson’s beloved folklife festival since 1974 🫶🏼🌵🌯🎶💃🏻🥁

This Weekend in Downtown Tucson: Trivia Night at Borderlands Brewing Company, Oktoberfest Celebration at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, Mestizo Studio Block Party, Fl**zy Flea at Hotel Congress, Dial M For Murder at Arizona Theatre Company, Diva Dance Party at 191 Toole, Wine Tasting, Comedy Shows, Arizona Underground Film Festival at The Screening Room, & So Much More! 🍻😍🎟️

Some really fun events happening, check them out here: https://ow.ly/feJz50Tr8ui

Welcome to the board, Heather! We’re thrilled to have you join us and can’t wait to see how your rich experience and deep connection to our local community will enrich Downtown Tucson Partnership's mission. Your insights are sure to make a wonderful impact. 🌟🌆🥳

We are pleased to share that Gordley Group's Communications Manager, Heather Holman Wuelpern, was recently appointed to the board of directors for Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP). Her public relations and marketing experience, as well as being an engaged downtown Tucson resident for 27 years, will aid DTP's mission to make downtown the economic and cultural center for the region. 👏

🌟 Join the magic of Tucson Meet Yourself! 🌟

Tucson Meet Yourself is calling on YOU to help make this event unforgettable! 🙌🎉

They are looking for nearly 200 fantastic volunteers to join the fun from October 4-6. Whether it is your first time at the festival or a seasoned pro, your energy and enthusiasm are needed to bring this vibrant celebration to life. 💃

Here’s the scoop:

✨ Shift Details: Each shift is just 4.5 hours long. For every shift you work, you’ll snag a $10 food voucher. And we love the food at Tucson Meet Yourself! 🤤

Click the link below for all the details: https://tucsonmeetyourself.org/volunteer/

Let’s make this the best Tucson Meet Yourself ever— please help share this post with your friends and family to spread the word! 😍

DTP Annual Meeting Recap, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage, Children's Museum Groundbreaking, Live Theatre Returns & More...⚖💃🌵

Read this week's CEO Update by DTP President & CEO, Kathleen Eriksen, for downtown news and exciting upcoming events! Click here: https://ow.ly/pGgr50TmurJ

Did you know about 1 in 3 Americans has a tattoo!? 🖋️Here’s a lineup of Friday the 13th flash tattoos at 6 local downtown studios!

Image 1:
9/13 from 12-7pm. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Hermitage Cat Shelter. $30-$65.

Images 2-4: .tattoo
9/13 from 3-9pm. $130.

Images 5-6:
9/13 from 12-6pm. $50-$250 + tarot readings avail.

Images 7-8:
9/13 from 3-9pm. $50 + special performances and entertainment.

Images 9-11:
9/12 (only image 11) & 9/13 from 12-6pm. $40+.

Images 12-15:
9/13 from $80-$120 from 1-10pm.

Tap on each business for more details and designs! As always, share this post with a friend you’d think would be interested! 😍

Support local artists 💘🌵

This Weekend in Downtown Tucson: Hispanic Heritage Month Events, Namaste and Rosé Yoga Class at Unicorn Zebra, Celebrating Selena at Fox Tucson Theatre, Sonoran Restaurant Week, Art After Dark at Children's Museum Tucson, Desert Haze Vintage Market at Hotel Congress, Friday the 13th Tattoo Party at Proper Shops, & So Much More! 💃🎊🎨

Some really fun events happening, check them out here: https://ow.ly/of8i50TmiGk

We are thrilled to introduce the artists to be featured in Arizona Biennial 2024! According to Natasha Becker, this year’s juror, "The artists featured in the 2024 Arizona Biennial use drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, installation art, and performance to spark critical discussions and impactful experiences about the complex and changing aspects of contemporary American society." The following artists will have their work on view October 19, 2024 to February 9, 2025.

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¡Estamos encantados de presentarles a los artistas que aparecerán en la Bienal de Arizona 2024! Según Natasha Becker, jurado de este año, "Los artistas presentados en la Bienal de Arizona de 2024 utilizan el dibujo, la pintura, la escultura, la fotografía, las instalaciones y la performance para generar debates críticos y experiencias impactantes sobre los aspectos complejos y cambiantes de la sociedad estadounidense contemporánea. " Los siguientes artistas exhibirán sus obras del 19 de octubre de 2024 al 9 de febrero de 2025.

Selected Artists | Artistas seleccionados:
Alejandro Acierto
Lori Andersen
Jacqueline Arias
Judith Austen
Scott Baxter
Theodore Beatty
Clare Benson
Heather Bentz
Laura Spalding Best
Triston Blanton
Synnova Blattman
Alexander Brauer
Manny Burruel
Granville Carroll
Austin Caswell
Linda Chappel
Thomas Coffin
Patrick Curtin
Janet Talmadge Davids
Camila de Andrade Bianchi
Susan Ringstad Emery
Sasha Escareño-Rosic
Shaunté Glover
Drew Grella
Ruxandra Guidi
Erika Lynne Hanson
Reed Hearne
Patricia Katchur
Matthew Kennedy
Danny Le
Serge J-F. Levy
Anita Maksimiuk
Mariel Miranda
Filomena Obono
Godshand Owusu-Appiah
Claire Campbell Park
Safwat Saleem
Liza Stout
Lloyd Ulmer
Denise Yaghmourian
Bobby Zokaites

$10 lunch special 👀 1 slice + topping, side salad, and a fountain drink.

Every Tuesday - Friday from 11 AM-3PM.

1 topping pizza slices include Classic Cheese, White (pictured + jalapeños), or Old World.

Salads include a House Salad, Caesar Salad, or a Garden Herb Salad (pictured… it is SO flavorful).

Save this post for when you’re craving pizza! Jaime’s slow-fermented, scratch-made dough is delicious. 🤤 We recommend the garlic knots as well.

This Weekend in Downtown Tucson: Sonoran Restaurant Week Begins, Ana Barbara at Tucson Convention Center, Bourbon Tasting at Batch, Wine Tasting at Maynards, First Saturday Art Walk, Second SundAZe at Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, Final Vows Film at Fox Tucson Theatre, & So Much More! 🍽️🥃🎨

Some really fun events happening, check them out here: https://ow.ly/X1WH50TgIFq

Hey foodies! 🍽️ , produced by , is back! From September 6 to 15, dive into Tucson’s vibrant culinary scene with prix fixe menus from $15 to $55 at over 85 restaurants. Whether you’re craving starters, entrées, desserts, or special cocktails, there’s something for everyone.

Plus, don’t miss out on the exclusive private dinners each night, hosted by Tucson Foodie at select spots.

Some of the participating downtown spots include , , , .cafe (and Si Charro! Restaurants), , , and more!

Get ready for a delicious adventure in a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, 😋

Check out Tucson Foodie’s website guide and interactive map online to plan your Sonoran Restaurant Week adventures!

Happy Labor Day to everyone! 🎉 A special shout-out to our dedicated Downtown Tucson Partnership Clean & Safe Ambassadors. We appreciate how your commitment brings a special shine to downtown. ✨🏙️

Welcome Back Students, New Staycation Spot, Sound Post Opens at Labor Temple, Grant Opportunity, Events Season & More...🏨🍂🎉

Read this week's CEO Update by DTP President & CEO, Kathleen Eriksen, for downtown news and exciting upcoming events! Click here: https://ow.ly/ZQ0450TajaA

This Weekend in Downtown Tucson: Tucson Comic-Con, club congress Weekend, Grand Opening of The Sound Post, Metal Fest at The Rialto Theatre/Tucson, Arizona, Free Bike Repairs at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, Dia De Las Luchas at The Rialto Theatre/Tucson, Arizona, Downtown Comedy Show at The Screening Room, & So Much More! 💥🎶🪕

Some really fun events happening, check them out here: https://ow.ly/r3Rs50T9YI0

Two major downtown festivals are heating up this weekend! 🥳

𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱: Listen to bands at the Tucson Rock Lottery benefit for , shop vintage , find some vinyl at the HoCo Record Fair, grab your cowboy boots for the Club Country Kickoff, attend ’s album release, watch the preview show benefiting , see ’s burlesque show, go to the Comic-Con After Party w/ .world & and more!

𝗧𝘂𝗰𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰-𝗖𝗼𝗻: Dive into the excitement with epic cosplay, hands-on creative workshops, and intriguing panels. Explore an array of games and immersive experiences, shop unique finds from exhibitors, and meet special guests like Marvel’s Roy Thomas, Doug Jones, John Ratzenberger, and .

We have both of these events linked in our bio and you can also head over to & for more info!

Are you going? 🌆🌵💥🎶🤠🕷️💫

✨ GRAND OPENING ALERT ✨

Last month, I had the chance to drop by and experience one of their live jam sessions (happening every Thursday). Run by three passionate music enthusiasts, Tucson Sound Post isn’t just a folk instrument store—it’s also a full-service repair shop, a place for lessons, appraisals, and trade. Whether you’re into banjos, mandolins, guitars, fiddles, autoharps, dulcimers, or more, they’ve got you covered!

Join Tucson Sound Post for their grand opening celebration on Saturday, August 31st, starting at 12 PM and catch free live music from local talents all afternoon and evening:

» 1 PM: Ronceverte ft. Ralph E. White
» 2 PM: Ted Warmbrand
» 3 PM: Bennie
» 4 PM: Hank Topless
» 5 PM: Dann K
» 6 PM: Gutter Town (inside Templeton’s)
» 7 PM: Swigfoot (inside Templeton’s)
» 8 PM: Shaun Harris (inside House of Oye)

Experience the local Tucson spirit as you explore neighboring gems inside the Labor Temple like (a vintage co-op), .of.0ye (a studio, retailer and cultural hub), and (an awesome tattoo studio).

It’s a day packed full with music, local artistry, and self-expression!

Don’t miss out! ⭐️

📍267 S Stone Ave

Downtown Tucson Celebrates the Return of the Wildcats and Aztecs! We're welcoming back all students with Pima County, City of Tucson - Government, and Mayor Regina Romero.
Students can stay in touch with downtown by signing up for our free email updates, following us on social media and visiting our website. Read more in our recent press release:

Downtown Tucson Celebrates the Return of Wildcats and Aztecs Today, U of A and Pima Community College students return to Tucson, and Downtown Tucson Partnership, the City of Tucson, and Mayor Regina Romero are excited to welcome you to our vibrant downtown.

Ready to soar? ✈️ Try an aerial silk class at ! September classes are open now, with options for beginner aerial, aerial silks & drills, open gym, and aerial sling. Each session lasts 4-5 weeks, and early bird pricing ends tomorrow (8/24). Head on over to takeflightyoga.com to sign up!

Curious? Follow for updates and be the first to know about their monthly new class series each month!

This Weekend in Downtown Tucson: Goodbyes & Great Deals at Pearly Baker Fermentables, Gimme Gimme Disco at 191 Toole, Nerf Battle at PLAYFORMANCE, Bohemian Rhapsody Sing-Along at Fox Tucson Theatre, Meet the Chefs at Tucson Convention Center, Love Operator Game Show at club congress, & So Much More! 🪩🎤👩‍🍳

Some really fun events happening, check them out here: https://ow.ly/hiNs50T4g64