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SUMMARY:Submit Free Events
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
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 lendar for dozens of cities across the US and Canada. If your listing is p
 osted\, you will be contacted with the URL when your event listing is post
 ed. \n\n  \nEmail your listing to events@emol.org.\n\nThe Entertainment M
 agazine has been online since January 1995\, as one of the early print new
 spapers to launch on the World Wide Web. Since then\, there have been more
  than 44 million visitors to the EMOL.org web site.\n\nOngoing through Jan
 uary 1\, 2027.
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SUMMARY:Save Tucson Music! New Film on Tucson's Music Nostalgia
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z
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CATEGORIES:film
DESCRIPTION:“Lost & Found: The Tucson Sound” is an upcoming film docum
 entary produced locally about local music from the 1960s through the mid-1
 980s. \nThis 90-minute film documentary will feature a variety of genres i
 n Tucson’s music culture– from country & western\, classic Latin\, Mar
 iachi\, Jazz\, Blues\, Swing\, Reggae\, the emergence of Rock ’n Roll\, 
 and the Underground music scene. \n“Lost & Found: The Tucson Sound” wi
 ll capture the spirit of Tucson’s culture\, highlighting its unique char
 acteristics\, influential figures\, and lasting impact on the city’s ide
 ntity. The soundtrack will feature a dynamic mix of original interview sni
 ppets\, voiceover narration\, and a selection of memorable songs from feat
 ured Tucson bands. \nLocal professionals\, who have each spent nearly 50 y
 ears involved in the local entertainment scene\, will produce this film th
 rough a non-profit organization\, Southwest Alternatives Institute\, Inc. 
 (SAI). \nVisit our production website and explore Tucson’s vibrant music
  scene\, remember the artists who performed\, watch rare video clips\, and
  read archives from Tucson’s history at SaveTucsonMusic.com.\n\nOngoing 
 through December 31\, 2029.
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LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
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SUMMARY:September Events at National Parks Store
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260821T000841Z
UID:19538-1788220800-1790812799@www.emol.org
CATEGORIES:film
DESCRIPTION:September 2026 Events\nWant a downloadable version of this mon
 th’s events? Click here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDocumentary Series | Life
  on Our Planet\, Episode 1: The Rules of Life. Wednesday\, September 2\, 
 ​11 AM. The National Parks Store. Get ready to travel back in time with 
 the 2023 nature documentary series Life on Our Planet\, which takes viewer
 s on an epic journey through four billion years of life on Earth\, explori
 ng how species emerged\, evolved\, and survived dramatic periods of change
  and extinction.In “The Rules of Life\,” learn about the origins of li
 fe and the basic principles of evolution—such as natural selection\, ada
 ptation\, and competition—through examples from both prehistoric and mod
 ern animals. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 42 minutes.
  English with closed captioning.  No registration required.Free. No reser
 vation required. Space limited to 60 individuals. Learn more → \nDocumen
 tary Series | Our Oceans\, Episode 1: Pacific Ocean \nSaturday\, September
  5\, 11 AM\, The National Parks Store. Dive in with the 2024 documentary s
 eries Our Oceans\, which takes viewers on a breathtaking journey beneath t
 he waves to explore the remarkable wildlife and ecosystems found across al
 l five of Earth’s oceans.  In episode one\, explore the world’s large
 st ocean\, the Pacific\, where powerful currents sustain vibrant ecosystem
 s and extraordinary marine life\, from coral reefs to whales and dolphins.
 Narrated by Barack Obama. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 62 minutes. English with c
 losed captioning. Free. No registration required. Space limited to 60 indi
 viduals.\n​\nDocumentary Series | Life on Our Planet\, Episode 2: The Fi
 rst Frontier \nWednesday\, September 9\, 11 AM\, The National Parks Store.
 \nExperience episode two of Life on Our Planet\, narrated by Morgan Freema
 n. Follow life from Earth’s earliest oceans through the Cambrian explosi
 on and the rise of jawed vertebrates\, while showing how mass extinctions 
 reshaped life in the seas. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Rated TV-PG. Runtim
 e: 54 minutes. English with closed captioning.Free. No reservation require
 d. Space limited to 60 individuals. \nDocumentary Series | Our Oceans\, Ep
 isode 2: Indian Ocean \nWednesday\, September 12\, 11 AM\, The National Pa
 rks Store. Join us for episode two of Our Oceans\, and journey deep below 
 the sea’s surface to the vibrant marine world. Discover how the diverse 
 creatures of the tropical Indian Ocean use remarkable strategies to find f
 ood\, raise their young\, and survive in a rapidly changing environment.Na
 rrated by Barack Obama. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 60 minutes. English with clo
 sed captioning.Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 60 individu
 als. \nDocumentary Series Screening | Life on Our Planet\, Episode 3: Inva
 ders of the Land \nWednesday\, September 16\, 11 AM. The National Parks St
 ore\nEnjoy episode three of Life on Our Planet\, an extraordinary nature d
 ocumentary traversing four billion years of life on Earth. Explore how pla
 nts and animals first colonized land\, the evolution of reptiles and early
  mammal relatives\, and the catastrophic Permian mass extinction that near
 ly ended life on Earth. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 
 56 minutes. English with closed captioning.Free. No reservation required. 
 Space limited to 60 individuals. \nDocumentary Series | Our Oceans\, Episo
 de 3: Atlantic Ocean \nSaturday\, September 19\, 11 AM\, The National Park
 s Store. Follow fish and marine mammals through the unpredictable Atlantic
  as they navigate powerful predators\, changing conditions\, and the growi
 ng impacts of a warming climate. ​​Narrated by Barack Obama. Rated TV-
 PG. Runtime: 62 minutes. English with closed captioning. Free. No reservat
 ion required. Space limited to 60 individuals. \nAuthor Talk & Book Signin
 g | Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History\, with Caroline Tracey \nWednesday\, 
 September 19\n11 AM\nThe National Parks Store\nJoin us for an engaging con
 versation with Tucson-based writer Caroline Tracey as she discusses her ac
 claimed book Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History with journalist Rachel Glick
 house. Connect with the author and get a book signed after the talk.\nAuth
 or Talk & Book Signing | Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History with Caroline Tr
 acey \nAn unforgettable coming-of-age story and an exquisite work of natur
 e writing\, Salt Lakes explores the remarkable ecology of the world’s sa
 lt lakes and the growing threats they face from climate change and water d
 iversion. Drawing on travels across the American West\, Mexico\, Argentina
 \, and Kazakhstan\, Tracey examines what the loss of these unique landscap
 es means for wildlife\, surrounding communities\, and our shared future. 
  Along the way\, she reflects on her own search for identity and belongin
 g\, weaving together science\, conservation\, and her own queer love story
 .Registration required. Space is limited to 60 individuals. Books availabl
 e for purchase. Register now → \nDocumentary Series | Life on Our Planet
 \, Episode 4: In Cold Blood \nWednesday\, September 23\n11 AM\nThe Nationa
 l Parks Store\nDocumentary Series | Life on Our Planet\, Episode 4: “In 
 Cold Blood”\nLearn more →\nExamine how reptiles recovered after the Pe
 rmian extinction\, diversified across land and sea\, and ultimately paved 
 the way for the first dinosaurs. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Rated TV-PG. 
 Runtime: 55 minutes. English with closed captioning. No registration requi
 red. Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 60 individuals. \nDoc
 umentary Series | Our Oceans\, Episode 4: Arctic Ocean \nSaturday\, Septem
 ber 26\n11 AM\nThe National Parks Store\nJourney into the rapidly warming 
 Arctic\, where melting sea ice is transforming the landscape and forcing w
 ildlife to adapt to new challenges. Narrated by Barack Obama. Rated TV-PG.
  Runtime: 63 minutes. English with closed captioning. Free. No reservation
  required. Space limited to 60 individuals. \nDocumentary Series | Life on
  Our Planet\, Episode 5: In the Shadow of Giants \nSaturday\, September 30
 \n11 AM\nThe National Parks Store\nWitness the age of the dinosaurs and le
 arn about the evolution of giant species\, flowering plants\, feathers\, a
 nd the increasingly complex ecosystems of the Jurassic and Cretaceous peri
 ods.\nNarrated by Morgan Freeman. Rated TV-PG. Runtime: 50 minutes. Englis
 h with closed captioning. Free. No reservation required. Space limited to 
 60 individuals.
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LOCATION:National Parks Store Western National Parks Association\, 12880 N
  Vistoso Village Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85755\, United States
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SUMMARY:50 days and counting until the Marana Fall Festival!
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DESCRIPTION:If you’re ready for cooler days\, golden sunsets and nights 
 filled with music\, Discover Marana has your guide to making the most of f
 all. \nFrom thrills and chills in the cornfields to pumpkins at the patch\
 , live music and Oktoberfest celebrations\, fall is bringing plenty of rea
 sons to get out and explore Marana. \nSo grab your calendar and start plan
 ning your fall adventure! \n  \nUpcoming Events \n\nTeen Paint Night in t
 he Park – Aug.28\, Sept. 25\, Oct. 23\, Nov.20\nHistorical Film Tours at
  The Mescal Movie Set – Aug. 29\, Sept.12 & 27\nCCOBRA: Barrel Racing
  – Aug. 29\, Sept. 5 & 19\, Oct. 3 & 17\, Nov. 7 & 19\nCool Summer Nigh
 ts at The Desert Museum – Aug. 29\nTwin Peaks Community Market – Sept.
  5\, Oct. 3\, Nov. 7\, Dec. 5\nOld Tucson ‘Summer Night Markets’ – S
 ept. 5\nPaint Night in the Park – Sept. 11\, Oct. 9\, Nov. 13\, Dec. 11\
 nButton Brew House Water Olympics – Sept. 12\nButton Brew House Night M
 arket – Sept. 12\nBoots & Bourbon at White Stallion Ranch – Sept. 17 
 – 20\nConcerts in the Courtyard – Sept. 17\, Oct. 22\, Nov. 19\, Dec. 
 10\nEnd of Summer Dodgeball Tournament – Sept 18\nCasa Marana’s Oktobe
 rfest 2026 – Sept. 19\nMovies in Marana – Sept. 19\, Oct. 17\nButton B
 rew House Annual Oktoberfest – Sept. 26\nNightfall at Old Tucson – Oct
  1 – Nov. 1\nTerror in the Corn  – Oct.1 – Nov. 1\nMarana Pumpkin P
 atch  – Oct. 3 – Oct. 29\nMarana Fall Festival: Family Fun at the Co
 wboy Carnival – Oct. 17\nWhite Stallion Ranch Open House – Oct. 25\nBa
 rktober Fest – Oct. 25\nMusic at The Patch 2026 – Nov. 5 – 7\nAnnual
  All Souls Procession – Nov. 8\n#RunMarana Turkey Trot – Nov. 14\nInt
 ermediate Overnighter to Ironwood – Nov. 14 – Nov. 15\nFourth Avenue W
 inter Street Fair – Dec. 11 – 13\n#RUNMARANA Egg Nog Jog & Free Kids
 ’ Fun Run – Dec. 31\n\nCheck Out More Events Here\n\nHave an event? Su
 bmit it here\n\nExpanding partnerships regionally\, Discover Marana is pro
 ud to announce its new Discovery Pass! Exclusively at the Marana Visitor I
 nformation Center. \nStop into the visitor center during its hours of oper
 ation and receive a free pass for two to the gardens\, courtesy of Tohono 
 Chul & Discover Marana.
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LOCATION:Marana\, Marana\, AZ\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAPTAIN KIRK  IS BEAMING INTO TUCSON!
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z
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DESCRIPTION:William Shatner — yes\, the Captain James T. Kirk — headli
 nes Tucson Comic-Con 2026. Catch him live Friday\, Sept 4 and Saturday\, S
 ept 5. \nShatner has become one of pop culture’s most enduring icons: Tw
 o Emmy Winner for Deny Crane in Boston Legal and Sgt. T.J. Hooker in the h
 it ’80s police drama. \nA Guinness World Record holder for oldest person
  in space (age 90). See him in a panel\, grab an autograph\, or snag a pho
 to op you’ll be telling people about for years! \nMore guest reveals are
  dropping this month\, so keep an eye on your inbox. SEE GUEST LIST \nGET 
 MY TICKETS \nYear 17 \nYOU MADE THIS HAPPEN.\nNOW WE’RE GOING BIGGER! \n
 Thank you for 16 years of showing up\, dressing up\, and making Tucson Com
 ic-Con what it is! Because of your support\, we keep growing — last year
  we expanded the show floor\, and exhibitors\, cosplayers\, and guests ali
 ke filled it right up. \nThis year\, we’re keeping that bigger space and
  turning up the excitement — more to explore and a guest lineup that kee
 ps getting stronger! \nSkip the line and lock in your spot now! Plus\, 2 k
 ids 12 and under get in free with an adult ticket. \nYear 17 is shaping up
  to be one people talk about for years to come. Don’t miss your chance t
 o be part of it. \nWe want to see you!\nCome find us at these upcoming eve
 nts for a chance to win a ticket.\nJuly 11th – Pokemon Fest @ Tucson Mal
 l\nJuly 25th – Zoo Safari Nights @ Reid Park Zoo\nJuly 30th – Harry Po
 tter Trivia @  Crooked Tooth
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  85701\, United States
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SUMMARY:TUCSON COMIC-CON 2026 RETURN
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z
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CATEGORIES:festival,gaming
DESCRIPTION:TUCSON\, AZ – Tucson Comic-Con is thrilled to announce the r
 eturn of Tucson’s favorite pop culture celebration! Tucson Comic-Con 202
 6 will be held at the Tucson Convention Center September 4th\, 5th\, and 6
 th\, 2026. Find your fandom with the friendliest convention around! \nTucs
 on Comic-Con will have everything you could want from celebrity guests\, f
 andoms\, cosplay\, gaming\, collectables\, and so much more! Past years ha
 ve brought comicbook\, wrestling\, and film icons to Tucson’s own backya
 rd. This year Tucson Comic-Con continues to expand and bring guests from t
 elevision\, movies\, comics\, and video gaming\, as well as new interactiv
 e photo ops experiences with professional cosplay groups. Fans can expect 
 everything from panels\, screenings\, cosplay competitions\, and themed ar
 eas that bring their favorite stories to life. \nNew this year\; Kids 12 a
 nd under attend for free in the accompaniment of an adult ticket holder (l
 imited to two kids per adult ticket). This is an event for the whole famil
 y! In addition\, Tucson Comic-Con is offering a limited time discount on f
 ull weekend tickets now through April 15th. These Super Early Bird Tickets
  will save you an extra $15 and save you the time of waiting in the line a
 t the box office!! Tucson Comic-con\, where memories are made! \nABOUT TUC
 SON COMIC-CON \nTucson Comic-Con\, founded in 2008\, began as a single-day
  event attended by 500 fans. Since then\, attendance has exceeded well ove
 r 15\,000 fans every year since 2022. Catch Tucson Comic-Con takes place o
 n September 4th-6th 2026 at the Tucson Convention Center. \nTucson Comic-C
 on continues to engage with the Tucson community beyond the main event. We
  bring cosplayers\, prizes\, fun\, and excitement to Tucsonans wherever we
  go. Find us at All in For Autism Dino Day & Walk on April 25th as well as
  Free Comicbook Day on May 2nd. Watch our socials to see where we will be 
 next! \nOur Super Early Bird Sale ends April 15st – don’t miss it! Thi
 s limited-time offer allows fans to purchase discounted memberships! Ticke
 ts can be purchased at www.tucsoncomic-con.com/! \nStay updated on all Tuc
 son Comic-Con news by following us on social media: \nFacebook: facebook.c
 om/TucsonComicCon \nInstagram: instagram.com/tucsoncomiccon \n\n\nTikTok: 
 https://www.tiktok.com/@tucson.comiccon
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LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center (TCC)\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\,
  85701\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/tucson-comic-con-2026-return/
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SUMMARY:THANOS CREATOR DESCENDS UPON THE CON! TUCSON COMIC-CON’S FIRST C
 OMIC BOOK GUEST OF 2026 IS EPIC!
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z
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CATEGORIES:comedy,festival
DESCRIPTION:TUCSON\, AZ  – Tucson Comic-Con welcomes legendary supersta
 r comic book creator\, artist\, and writer Jim Starlin to the 2026 extrava
 ganza. \nJim Starlin is an American comics artist and writer who has been 
 in the industry since the 1970s. Starlin is the creator of globally known 
 Marvel characters\, including Thanos\, Drax\, Gamora\, and Shang-Chi. \nHe
  wrote the Infinity Gauntlet comic book arc\, which is at the top of any M
 arvel fan’s must-read list. The Infinity Gauntlet redefined “cosmic Ma
 rvel” with its scale\, which was uniquely unrivaled upon release. \nHis 
 “cosmic” tales also led to the revamping of the Marvel Comics characte
 rs Captain Mar-Vell and Adam Warlock. During his time with DC he drew icon
 ic characters like Darkseid and other characters from Jack Kirby’s Fourt
 h World.Starlin continued his impactful writing with the DC storyline A De
 ath in the Family\, which featured the death of Jason Todd\, the second Ro
 bin\, during his run on Batman.He continues branching out creatively and c
 reated his own character\, Dreadstar. \nBuy your tickets now to meet this 
 comic book legend! This year Kids 12 and under attend for free in the acco
 mpaniment of an adult ticket holder (limited to two kids per adult ticket)
 . \nABOUT TUCSON COMIC-CON \nTucson Comic-Con\, founded in 2008\, began as
  a single-day event attended by 500 fans. Since 2022\, attendance has exce
 eded 15\,000 fans every year. Catch Tucson Comic-Con takes place on Septem
 ber 4th-6th 2026 at the Tucson Convention Center. \nTucson Comic-Con conti
 nues to engage with the Tucson community beyond the main event. We bring c
 osplayers\, prizes\, fun\, and excitement to Tucsonans wherever we go. Fin
 d us at All in For Autism Dino Day & Walk on April 25th as well as Free Co
 micbook Day on May 2nd. Watch our socials to see where we will be next! \n
 Our Super Early Bird Sale ends April 15th – don’t miss it! This limite
 d-time offer allows fans to purchase discounted memberships! Tickets can b
 e purchased at www.tucsoncomic-con.com/! \n\n\nStay updated on all Tucson 
 Comic-Con news by following us on social media:\nFacebook: facebook.com/Tu
 csonComicCon\nInstagram: instagram.com/tucsoncomiccon\nTikTok: https://www
 .tiktok.com/@tucson.comiccon
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LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center (TCC)\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\,
  85701\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/thanos-creator-descends-upon-the-c
 on-tucson-comic-cons-first-comic-book-guest-of-2026-is-epic/
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SUMMARY:TUCSON COMIC-CON SHIFTS INTO TURBO WITH THE NEXT ROUND OF GUEST AN
 NOUNCEMENTS
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z
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CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:TUCSON\, AZ  – Yellow Power Ranger Tracy Lynn Cruz and comi
 c book creator Joe Benitez add their names to the Tucson Comic-Con’s eve
 r growing roster! \nTracy Lynn Cruz is best known to fans as Ashley Hammon
 d\, the Yellow Ranger\, from the 1990’s pop culture phenomenon Power Ran
 gers Turbo and Power Rangers In Space. Beyond the Ranger legacy\, she is a
  devoted mother of four and a passionate advocate for autism awareness\, u
 sing her platform to support and empower families navigating similar journ
 eys. Tracy also serves as a Family Ambassador with NuroLux and loves conne
 cting with fans around the world at conventions. \nJoe Benitez is an Ameri
 can comic book artist who created the urban fantasy Wraithborn\, the steam
 punk series Lady Mechanika\, and the new (under development) cyberpunk sto
 ry PandaGirl AsSASSin! He has published many works under his own studio\, 
 Benitez Productions. Benitez has also worked on awesome titles like Titans
  (DC Comics)\, Supergirl #11 (DC Comics)\, Magdalena (Image Comics)\, The 
 Darkness (Image Comics)\, and Weapon Zero (Image Comics). Benitez’s Mech
 anika books are now published through Image Comics\, starting with the Vol
 ume 7 TPB available in both paperback and hardcover! \nBuy your tickets no
 w to join the fun with the Early Bird discount! Don’t forget! New this y
 ear\; Kids 12 and under attend for free in the accompaniment of an adult t
 icket holder (limited to two kids per adult ticket holder). Bring the whol
 e family! \nABOUT TUCSON COMIC-CON \nTucson Comic-Con\, founded in 2008\, 
 began as a single-day event attended by 500 fans. Since 2022\, attendance 
 has exceeded well over 15\,000 fans every year. Catch Tucson Comic-Con tak
 es place on September 4th-6th 2026 at the Tucson Convention Center. \nTucs
 on Comic-Con continues to engage with the Tucson community beyond the main
  event. We bring cosplayers\, prizes\, fun\, and excitement to Tucsonans w
 herever we go. Join us for Pokemon Community Day events and may more fun p
 op-ups\, details will be on our socials! You can also catch us at the Tucs
 on Asian Night Market on May 23 and TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run on S
 aturday\, May 30. \nOur Early Bird Ticket Sale is live – don’t miss it
 ! This limited-time offer allows fans to purchase discounted memberships! 
 This year Kids 12 and under attend for free in the accompaniment of an adu
 lt ticket holder (limited to two free kids per adult ticket). \nTickets ca
 n be purchased at www.tucsoncomic-con.com/! \n\n\nStay updated on all Tucs
 on Comic-Con news by following us on social media:\nFacebook: facebook.com
 /TucsonComicCon\nInstagram: instagram.com/tucsoncomiccon\nTikTok: https://
 www.tiktok.com/@tucson.comiccon
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LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center (TCC)\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\,
  85701\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/tucson-comic-con-shifts-into-turbo
 -with-the-next-round-of-guest-announcements/
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SUMMARY:INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY AND S
 TAR WARS ACTOR DEEP ROY JOINS TUCSON COMIC-CON
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z
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CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:TUCSON\, AZ – Tucson Comic-Con’s latest wave of guests inc
 ludes actor Deep Roy and Will Eisner Hall of Famer Mike Friedrich. Mark yo
 ur calendar and prepare for an incredible fan experience with these amazin
 g talents and many more! \nDeep Roy is an actor with over 30 years of expe
 rience who has brought a myriad of memorable characters to life on screen!
  Roy has been in several Tim Burton pictures\, including Corpse Bride\, Pl
 anet of the Apes\, and worked alongside actor Johnny Depp as the infamous 
 Oompa Loompa in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! He was even a member of
  everyone’s favorite Star Wars cantina band\, portraying the pudgy band 
 member Droopy Mc Cool in the Sy Snootles & Max Reebo Band in the film Retu
 rn of the Jedi! Roy’s credits include The Neverending Story\, Disney’s
  The Haunted Mansion\, Dr. Who\; this list goes on and on! \nMike Friedric
 h is a Comic Book Writer & Publisher known for works across DC\, Marvel\, 
 and beyond! Friedrich was in the first wave of comics fans who became prof
 essional writers and artists starting in the mid-1960’s. His DC writing 
 includes Justice League of America and solo stories of Robin the Boy Wonde
 r. \nIn 1972 Friedrich wrote for Marvel Comics’ IRON MAN for four years.
  In that span\, Mike co-created “Moondragon” in Iron Man #54 and an is
 sue later wrote the first appearance of the Jim Starlin-created characters
  Thanos\, Drax\, and Starfox. Marvel credits also include Ant-Man\, KA-ZAR
 \, and Morbius. \nABOUT TUCSON COMIC-CON \nTucson Comic-Con\, founded in 2
 008\, began as a single-day event attended by 500 fans. Since 2022\, atten
 dance has exceeded 15\,000 fans every year. Catch Tucson Comic-Con takes p
 lace on September 4th-6th 2026 at the Tucson Convention Center. \nTucson C
 omic-Con continues to engage with the Tucson community beyond the main eve
 nt. We bring cosplayers\, prizes\, fun\, and excitement to Tucsonans where
 ver we go. Join us for the TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run on Saturday\,
  May 30. \nOur Early Bird Ticket Sale is live – don’t miss it! This li
 mited-time offer allows fans to purchase discounted memberships! This year
  Kids 12 and under attend for free in the accompaniment of an adult ticket
  holder (limited to two free kids per adult ticket). Tickets can be purcha
 sed at www.tucsoncomic-con.com/! \nStay updated on all Tucson Comic-Con ne
 ws by following us on social media: \n\n\n\nFacebook: facebook.com/TucsonC
 omicCon\nInstagram: instagram.com/tucsoncomiccon\nTikTok: https://www.tikt
 ok.com/@tucson.comiccon
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  85701\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/internationally-recognized-charlie
 -and-the-chocolate-factory-and-star-wars-actor-deep-roy-joins-tucson-comic
 -con/
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SUMMARY:LEGENDARY ACTOR AND ICON WILLIAM SHATNER JOINS TUCSON COMIC-CON 20
 26
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
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CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:TUCSON\, AZ – Prepare for warp speed! Legendary actor\, auth
 or\, and pop-culture icon William Shatner is making a special appearance F
 riday September 4th and Saturday the 5th at this year’s Tucson Comic-Con
  at the Tucson Convention Center. The full convention is to be held Septem
 ber 4\, 5\, & 6. \nOver his expansive career William Shatner has become on
 e of the most recognizable and influential figures in entertainment and a 
 major philanthropist. For generations of fans around the world\, Shatner h
 as been synonymous with adventure\, imagination\, and groundbreaking enter
 tainment. He is best known worldwide as Captain James T. Kirk from Star Tr
 ek\, but audiences also know him from acclaimed roles in T.J. Hooker\, Bos
 ton Legal\, The Practice\, and Rescue 911. His work has earned him Emmy Aw
 ards\, Golden Globe Awards\, and a devoted global fan base. \nBeyond actin
 g\, Shatner is a bestselling author\, recording artist\, producer\, direct
 or\, and cultural icon whose contributions have left a lasting impact on t
 elevision\, film\, and popular culture. From Broadway to The History Chann
 el to actual space travel Shatner continues to connect\, inspire\, and ent
 ertain audiences. \nDon’t miss this truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportuni
 ty to meet William Shatner! Whether you’re a lifelong Star Trek enthusia
 st\, a fan of Shatner’s celebrated career\, or simply someone who apprec
 iates legendary talent\, this special appearance promises to be one of the
  most talked-about highlights of the year. \nABOUT TUCSON COMIC-CON \nTucs
 on Comic-Con\, founded in 2008\, began as a single-day event attended by 5
 00 fans. Since 2022\, attendance has exceeded 15\,000 fans every year. Cat
 ch Tucson Comic-Con takes place on September 4th-6th 2026 at the Tucson Co
 nvention Center.  \nTucson Comic-Con continues to engage with the Tucson c
 ommunity beyond the main event. We bring cosplayers\, prizes\, fun\, and e
 xcitement to Tucsonans wherever we go. Join us for events and fun pop- ups
  around town\, details will be on our socials! \nGeneral Presale tickets a
 re available now! This year Kids 12 and under attend for free in the accom
 paniment of an adult ticket holder (limited to two free kids per adult tic
 ket). Tickets can be purchased at www.tucsoncomic-con.com/! \nStay updated
  on all Tucson Comic-Con news by following us on social media:\nFacebook: 
 facebook.com/TucsonComicCon\nInstagram: instagram.com/tucsoncomiccon\nTikT
 ok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tucson.comiccon
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LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center (TCC)\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\,
  85701\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/legendary-actor-and-icon-william-s
 hatner-joins-tucson-comic-con-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:17th Annual Tucson Comic-Con Program Guide
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260821T000841Z
UID:19534-1788480000-1788739199@www.emol.org
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:The official 17th Annual Tucson Comic-Con Program Guide is liv
 e. FREE Official Program Guide 2026 \nDownload Your Program Guide Now to:\
 nMap the floor: Find creators\, vendors\, and photo ops instantly.\nCheck 
 schedules: Lock in panels\, Q&As\, and event do’s & don’ts.\nPlan Sept
  4–6: Catch every attraction and discover what’s new for 2026. \nMeet 
 the Creators & Lock In Your Pass \nJim Starlin (Artist & Writer)\, Creator
  of Guardians of the Galaxy and The Infinity Gauntlet Series. Meet the mas
 termind behind Marvel’s cosmic universe and writer of The Infinity Gaunt
 let! Catch his panel\, A Career in Comics\, and stop by Booth 1810 for aut
 ographs and photo ops all weekend long. \nGet your originals signed by com
 ic legends \nGet your favorite books signed by Mike Friedrich (Iron Man\, 
 Justice League)\, Mark Texeira (Ghost Rider\, Wolverine)\, and Steven Gran
 t (The Punisher\, 2 Guns). From grabbing autographs and photos to catching
  behind-the-scenes panel stories\, this is your ultimate chance to connect
  with the creators behind comic book history! \nBuy Tickets Now
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LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center (TCC)\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\,
  85701\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/17th-annual-tucson-comic-con-progr
 am-guide/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tucson Comic Con is This Weekend!
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260903T001000Z
UID:19574-1788480000-1788739199@www.emol.org
CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:September 4-6 Tucson Convention Center\nDon’t miss out on an
  epic three days of cosplay\, artists\, panels\, and everything pop cultur
 e! Whether you are celebrating with us for one day or the whole weekend\, 
 this is going to be one weekend you do not want to miss. Buy Your Tickets 
 now \n\nHeads Up: Current online ticket prices ends this Thursday at 11:59
 pm. Get your tickets now and save more than 25% from buying at the door. I
  want to Save!
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LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center (TCC)\, 260 S Church Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\,
  85701\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/tucson-comic-con-is-this-weekend/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Author Talk & Book Signing | Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History\, wi
 th Caroline Tracey
DTSTART:20260919T200000Z
DTEND:20260919T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T000856Z
UID:19514-1789822800-1789830000@www.emol.org
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging conversation with Tucson-based writer 
 Caroline Tracey as she discusses her acclaimed book Salt Lakes: An Unnatur
 al History with journalist Rachel Glickhouse. Connect with the author and 
 get a book signed after the talk Saturday\, September 19 at 1 PM at The Na
 tional Parks Store. \nAn unforgettable coming-of-age story and an exquisit
 e work of nature writing\, Salt Lakes explores the remarkable ecology of t
 he world’s salt lakes and the growing threats they face from climate cha
 nge and water diversion. Drawing on travels across the American West\, Mex
 ico\, Argentina\, and Kazakhstan\, Tracey examines what the loss of these 
 unique landscapes means for wildlife\, surrounding communities\, and our s
 hared future. Along the way\, she reflects on her own search for identity 
 and belonging\, weaving together science\, conservation\, and her own quee
 r love story. \nRegistration required. Space is limited to 60 individuals.
  Books available for purchase. Register now →
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LOCATION:National Parks Store Western National Parks Association\, 12880 N
  Vistoso Village Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85755\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/author-talk-book-signing-salt-lake
 s-an-unnatural-history-with-caroline-tracey/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:RAGE IN THE CAGE IS BACK IN THE DIAMOND CENTER
DTSTART:20260920T000000Z
DTEND:20260920T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260801T062447Z
UID:19343-1789837200-1789851600@www.emol.org
CATEGORIES:sports
DESCRIPTION:TUCSON\, Ariz. — Rage in the Cage makes its long-awaited ret
 urn to Desert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center on Saturday\, September 19
 \, 2026. Tickets start at $50 and are on sale now through Etix and at Dese
 rt Diamond Casino’s Box Office. Doors open at 5 p.m.\; fights start at 6
  p.m. \nRage in the Cage\, founded in 1998 by Roland Sarria in Arizona\, i
 s one of the longest-running MMA promotions in history. Showcasing MMA\, K
 ickboxing\, and Muay Thai\, the promotion has provided a competitive platf
 orm for fighters while delivering action-packed events for fans for over t
 wo decades. Rage in the Cage continues to support the growth of combat spo
 rts through authentic matchups and community-driven fight experiences. \nT
 he full fight card is still forthcoming\, but the event is likely to featu
 re top Tucson talent among the competitors. \nTreena Parvello\, Director o
 f Government and Public Relations for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterpri
 se\, said\, “We’re excited to announce that Rage in the Cage is return
 ing to Desert Diamond Casino. Join us as we welcome back the thrill of cag
 e fighting to the Diamond Center on Sept. 19 for as little as $50.” \nDe
 sert Diamond Casino\, with three locations in Southern Arizona (Tucson\, S
 ahuarita\, and Why) and two in the West Valley\, is owned and operated by 
 the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise\, an enterprise of the Tohono O’o
 dham Nation. Additional information can be found at www.ddcaz.com or by ca
 lling 866-DDC-WINS. Follow Desert Diamond Casino on Facebook\, Instagram\,
  and X.com (@playddcsoaz).
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LOCATION:Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita\, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road\, Sahuar
 ita\, AZ\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/rage-in-the-cage-is-back-in-the-di
 amond-center/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tucson Desert Art Museum Presents 'Ignacio Garcia: Las Sonoras Pai
 ntings’
DTSTART:20260923T150000Z
DTEND:20260924T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260809T062602Z
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CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Rare Exhibition Showcases the Fine Art of One of Tucson’s Mo
 st Celebrated Muralists\nSeptember 23 – November 29\, 2026 \nTUCSON\, AZ
  – The Tucson Desert Art Museum is honored to present Ignacio Garcia: La
 s\nSonoras Paintings\, a landmark exhibition featuring the paintings of ac
 claimed Tucson artist\nand muralist Ignacio Garcia. Opening September 23 a
 nd continuing through November 29\,\n2026\, the exhibition offers visitors
  a rare opportunity to experience Garcia’s highly\nsought-after painting
 s gathered from private collections across the United States. \nFor many T
 ucsonans\, Garcia’s artwork is already woven into the visual fabric of t
 he city. His\nlarge-scale murals have become beloved landmarks\, reflectin
 g Tucson’s unique identity\nthrough its Hispanic roots\, Mexican America
 n heritage\, Sonoran Desert landscapes\, and\ncontemporary Southwestern cu
 lture. While his public murals are widely recognized\, this\nexhibition re
 veals a more intimate side of the artist’s creative vision through paint
 ings that\nare seldom exhibited together. \n“Museums often celebrate art
 ists whose work defines a place\, and few contemporary artists\nhave shape
 d Tucson’s visual identity as profoundly as Ignacio Garcia\,” said Rho
 nda R. Smith\,Executive Director of the Tucson Desert Art Museum. \n“His
  paintings are vibrant\, thoughtful\, and deeply connected to the people\,
  cultures\, and landscapes of the Southwest. We are thrilled to bring toge
 ther works from collectors across the country to share this remarkable bod
 y of work with our community.” \nThis exhibition arrives at an especiall
 y exciting moment in Garcia’s career. Recently selected\nto lead the art
 istic vision for public art at the Mosaic Quarter development along Kino\n
 Parkway\, Garcia will guide the creation of major public art installations
  over the coming\nyears. His leadership role in shaping one of Tucson’s 
 newest cultural destinations\nunderscores his significance as an artist wh
 ose work continues to define the city’s evolving\nidentity. As Tucson lo
 oks toward its future\, this exhibition provides a unique opportunity to\n
 reflect on the artistic vision that has already helped shape its present. 
 \nGarcia is one of Arizona’s most recognized contemporary muralists and 
 public artists. Over\nthe course of his career\, he has completed more tha
 n 100 murals and public art projects\nthroughout the Southwest and beyond.
  Among his honors\, he was named Arizona Artist\nLeader of the Year by the
  Arizona Capitol Times and has received widespread recognition\nfor his co
 ntributions to community-based public art\, cultural storytelling\, and pl
 acemaking.\nHis work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughou
 t the region and is held in\nprivate and public collections nationwide. \n
 As a special highlight\, the Museum will host an opening celebration and a
 rtist reception\nwith Ignacio Garcia on Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. Guest
 s will have the opportunity to meet\nthe artist\, hear firsthand about his
  creative process and inspirations\, and gain deeper insight\ninto the sto
 ries behind the paintings featured in the exhibition. \nIgnacio Garcia: La
 s Sonoras Paintings celebrates not only the career of one of Tucson’s mo
 st\ninfluential contemporary artists\, but also the cultures\, histories\,
  and people that continue to\ninspire his work and define the American Sou
 thwest. \nExhibition Information\nExhibition: Ignacio Garcia: Las Sonoras 
 Paintings\nDates: September 23 – November 29\, 2026\nArtist Reception & 
 Gallery Talk: October 1\, 2026\nLocation: Tucson Desert Art Museum \nAbout
  Tucson Desert Art Museum \nThe Tucson Desert Art Museum (on Tucson’s ea
 stside at the corners of Tanque Verde and\nSabino Canyon Roads) inspires u
 nderstanding of the art\, history\, and cultures of the Desert\nSouthwest 
 through engaging exhibitions\, educational programs\, and community\npartn
 erships. The Museum’s collections include Native American weavings\, Wes
 tern and\nSouthwestern art\, pottery\, basketry\, and rotating exhibitions
  that explore the diverse stories\nof the region. Fall/ winter open hours 
 are 10-4 Wednesday through Sunday.
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LOCATION:Tucson Desert Art Museum\, 7000 East Tanque Verde Road\, Tucson\,
  AZ\, 85715\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/tucson-desert-art-museum-presents-
 ignacio-garcia-las-sonoras-paintings/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:23rd Annual Big Deal Poker Party
DTSTART:20260926T003000Z
DTEND:20260926T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260811T000731Z
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CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to ante up for Angel Charity at this year’s 23rd A
 nnual Big Deal Poker Party on Friday\, September 25th\, 5:30pm. \nPurchase
  Tickets \nThe Arizona Inn will be transformed for one night into the lege
 ndary Copa Room at the Sands Hotel\, where the Rat Pack comes alive for on
 e unforgettable evening of vintage Las Vegas glamour\, casino games\, cock
 tails\, music\, laughter\, friends\, and impact. \nWhat happens in the Cop
 a Room……supports our 2026 beneficiaries whether you’re raising the s
 takes or just here for the show\, this is one night you won’t want to fo
 ld on. \nTEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT SPOTS ARE LIMITED \nPlease indicate if
  you or your guests have an interest in participating when checking out. \
 nSpots are assigned in the order received\, early registrants take priorit
 y. All players must be seated in the Poker Room by 6:30 pm.
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LOCATION:Arizona Inn\, 2200 E. Elm Street\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United S
 tates
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/23rd-annual-big-deal-poker-party/
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SUMMARY:Circus and Aerial Academy of Tucson Fundraiser at Moto Sonora
DTSTART:20260927T013000Z
DTEND:20260927T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z
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CATEGORIES:community,drink,theater
DESCRIPTION:Circus Academy of Tucson Fundraiser and Show at Moto Sonora. S
 eptember 26th 6:30-close. Come enjoy acts by circus academy performers and
  beer by Moto Sonora. They donate $1 per specific pint TBD that guests pur
 chase. Donations support scholarships and accessible circus programming.
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LOCATION:Circus Academy of Tucson\, 400 W. Speedway\, Tucson\, AZ\, United
  States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/circus-and-aerial-academy-of-tucso
 n-fundraiser-at-moto-sonora/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Announcing ATC's 59th Season!
DTSTART:20260928T020000Z
DTEND:20260928T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T075640Z
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CATEGORIES:theater
DESCRIPTION:Imagination takes center stage in the 2026/2027 Season with fi
 ve mainstage shows filled with inspiration\, laughter\, spectacle\, and a 
 little bit of … murder. Get ready for imaginative storytelling\, electri
 fying performances\, and characters you won’t soon forget. \nPress the p
 lay button below to watch the Season Announce video previewing all five sh
 ows. Don’t miss Proof\, Little Shop of Horrors\, The Play That Goes Wron
 g\, August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean\, and Killing Kit – A Shakespeare
  Murder Mystery! \nWhat’s Next? For the best seats\, Season Tickets and 
 Flex Pass Advantage subscriptions are available now at atc.org/subscribe. 
 \nSingle tickets go on sale in late July. \nWe can’t wait to experience 
 the 59th Season with you! \nLearn More About ATC’s 2026/2027 Season … 
 \nProof\nBy David Auburn\n9/27/26 – 10/17/26\nManipulation. Paranoia. Po
 wer.\nWhen Catherine\, the daughter of a late prize-winning mathematician\
 , allows her father’s protege access to his archives\, he discovers an i
 mpossible math proof – improbably solved. What follows is a debate over 
 the proof’s true author\, a clash between sisters over plans for the est
 ate\, and a romance that pushes Catherine to trust her heart. A story abou
 t escaping the isolation of genius and embracing the promise of love\, Pro
 of is the inspirational story we all need right now.\nTony Award- and Puli
 tzer Prize-winning Play \nLittle Shop of Horrors\nBook and Lyrics by Howar
 d Ashman\nMusic by Alan Menken\nBased on the film by Roger Corman\nScreenp
 lay by Charles Griffith\n11/28/26 – 12/20/26\nDark Comedy. Seduction of 
 Power. Love.\nThis beloved American musical blends horror\, comedy\, and a
  pop-infused score into a sci-fi love story about the dark side of success
 . When meek florist Seymour discovers a strange and unusual plant\, his dr
 eam of winning the girl he loves begins to grow … right along with the p
 lant’s bloodthirsty appetite. Chaos erupts in this gleeful story packed 
 with songs inspired by 1960s doo-wop\, Motown\, rock\, and pop. This famil
 y friendly musical will take you on a joyful ride from Skid Row to Somewhe
 re That’s Green! Co-Production with Pioneer Theatre Company. \nThe Play 
 That Goes Wrong\nBy Henry Lewis\, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields\nDirected
  by Dámaso Rodríguez\n1/31/27 – 2/20/27\nHilarious. Mishaps. Backstage
  Drama.\nIt’s opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production 
 of The Murder at Haversham Manor\, and despite the troupe’s best efforts
 \, mishaps are causing mayhem on stage. From wayward props to malfunctioni
 ng scenery and unexpected understudies\, the show must go on. But will the
  theater still be standing at the end of the performance? Fueled by energe
 tic physical comedy and trick scenery\, this award-winning sensation is pe
 rfect for the whole family.\nTony Award- and Olivier Award-winning Play. C
 o-Production with Seattle Rep and Portland Center Stage \nGem of the Ocean
 \nAugust Wilson’s\nGem of the Ocean\nBy August Wilson\n3/14/27 – 4/3/2
 7\nMystical. Historical. Spiritual.\nWhen a young man arrives in 1904 Pitt
 sburgh seeking a fresh start\, he becomes entangled in a local dispute. Au
 nt Ester\, a 285-year old spiritual matriarch\, takes him on a journey to 
 a mythological city which connects him to his ancestors\, defines his duty
  to the town\, and introduces him to the love of his life. The first chron
 ological play in August Wilson’s ten-play American Century Cycle\, Gem o
 f the Ocean is a powerful and poetic story of redemption\, history\, and s
 elf-determination.Five-time Tony Award-nominated Play \nKilling Kit – A 
 Shakespeare Murder Mystery\nWorld Premiere\nBy John Stephens\nDirected by 
 Matt August\n4/25/27 – 5/15/27\nMurder. Mystery. Intrigue.\nShakespeare\
 , the greatest playwright who ever lived\, meets the greatest mystery he n
 ever solved – the assassination of poet\, playwright and spy Christopher
  “Kit” Marlowe. After six years\, Kit’s ghost is back\, with one com
 mand for his successful friend and rival – find the killer! Reluctant sl
 euth Will Shakespeare must follow the trail from London’s darkest gutter
 s to the halls of power to solve this original “true crime” mystery.
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LOCATION:Temple of Music and Art\, 330 S Scott Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\,
  United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/announcing-atcs-59th-season/
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SUMMARY:DESERT DIAMOND CASINO WELCOMES JEFF DUNHAM
DTSTART:20261003T020000Z
DTEND:20261003T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260822T060820Z
UID:19003-1790967600-1790974800@www.emol.org
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:TUCSON\, Ariz. — Comedy superstar Jeff Dunham is bringing hi
 s “Artificial Intelligence” tour to Desert Diamond Casino’s Diamond 
 Center on Friday\, October 2\, 2026. Tickets start at $70 and are on sale 
 now at 10 a.m. through Etix and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Box Office. D
 oors open at 7 p.m.\; show starts at 8 p.m. \nDunham has performed live in
  front of over 7.7 million people across 1\,500+ performances between June
  2007 through June 2024. He’s completed a total of nine international to
 urs with shows in more than twenty different countries\, including (but no
 t limited to): Canada\, the U.K.\, Ireland\, Scotland\, Switzerland\, Holl
 and\, Belgium\, Norway\, Denmark\, Sweden\, Germany\, France\, Australia\,
  New Zealand\, Abu Dhabi\, Israel\, Malaysia\, Singapore\, and also South 
 Africa\, where he’s the highest-selling international comedian of all ti
 me. \nBeyond the stage\, Dunham has also filmed 12 record-breaking comedy 
 specials\, and currently holds three of the top-five highest-rated program
 s on Comedy Central. Of those specials\, “Minding the Monsters” (2012)
  and “Controlled Chaos” (2011) were the network’s most viewed specia
 ls of their respective years\, while 2008’s “Jeff Dunham’s Very Spec
 ial Christmas Special” remains Comedy Central’s highest rated program 
 of all time. His 2019 Netflix special “Beside Himself\,” still ranks i
 n the top five most watched among all Netflix Comedy Specials. All-in\, hi
 s specials have garnered nearly 2.5 billion views across all digital and b
 roadcast platforms. \nTreena Parvello\, Director of Government and Public 
 Relations for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise\, said\, “We are ex
 cited to bring comedy icon Jeff Dunham to the Diamond Center on October 2n
 d! Don’t miss your chance to see his Artificial Intelligence tour live 
 – get your tickets early.” \nDesert Diamond Casino\, with three locati
 ons in Southern Arizona (Tucson\, Sahuarita\, and Why) and two in the West
  Valley\, is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise\
 , an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Additional information can
  be found at www.ddcaz.com or by calling 866-DDC-WINS. Follow Desert Diamo
 nd Casino on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X.com (@playddcsoaz).
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T060820Z
LOCATION:Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita\, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road\, Sahuar
 ita\, AZ\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/desert-diamond-casino-welcomes-jef
 f-dunham/
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X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/events/category/arizona/tucson
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:JOSH TURNER RETURNS TO THE DIAMOND CENTER
DTSTART:20261004T020000Z
DTEND:20261004T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T120740Z
UID:19451-1791054000-1791064800@www.emol.org
CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:TUCSON\, Ariz. — Country star Josh Turner is returning to De
 sert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026. Tic
 kets will go on sale Friday\, Aug. 14\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets start
  at $40 and can be purchased through Etix and at Desert Diamond Casino’s
  Box Office. Doors open at 7 p.m.\; show starts at 8 p.m. \nKnown for his 
 unmistakable\, buttery baritone and timeless songs like “Long Black Trai
 n” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance\,” Josh Turner has 6 billion caree
 r global streams. His debut album\, Long Black Train\, released 22 years a
 go and was certified Platinum by the RIAA with nearly 1.5M album sales\, 1
 .4M track downloads\, and over 331.2M life-to-date streams. In July 2025\,
  Turner celebrated the 20th Anniversary of his signature song “Your Man\
 ,” and in 2021 released Your Man (Deluxe Edition) celebrating 15 years o
 f Turner’s iconic double Platinum-selling album\, as well as their imagi
 ned video featuring his wife\, Jennifer\, who starred in the original vide
 o. Turner’s latest release on MCA Records\, \nA native of South Carolina
 \, Turner has been nominated for three GMA Dove Awards and won his first M
 A Dove Award in 2021 for “I Saw The Light” featuring Sonya Isaacs\, of
 f his Serve a Savior album.  Grammy-nominated Turner has been awarded the 
 Order of the Palmetto in his home state of South Carolina (2023)\, the hig
 hest civilian honor\, and was inducted into the South Carolina Entertainme
 nt and Music Hall of Fame (2024). Turner released his first Greatest Hits 
 album in fall of 2023 and is currently crisscrossing America on the This C
 ountry Music Thing Touring support of his recent album release of the same
  name. To support music and arts education\, he created The Josh Turner Sc
 holarship Fund to help students pursue their studies in these fields.  \nT
 reena Parvello\, Director of Government and Public Relations for the Tohon
 o O’odham Gaming Enterprise\, said\, “Josh Turner last performed at th
 e Diamond Center in 2024. Desert Diamond Casinos is excited to welcome him
  back on Oct. 3! Be sure to get your tickets early!” \nDesert Diamond Ca
 sino\, with three locations in Southern Arizona (Tucson\, Sahuarita\, and 
 Why) and two in the West Valley\, is owned and operated by the Tohono O’
 odham Gaming Enterprise\, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Ad
 ditional information can be found at www.ddcaz.com or by calling 866-DDC-W
 INS. Follow Desert Diamond Casino on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X.com (@pl
 ayddcsoaz).
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LOCATION:Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita\, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road\, Sahuar
 ita\, AZ\, United States
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 -center/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:FELIPE ESPARZA IS BACK IN THE DIAMOND CENTER
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DTEND:20261017T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T000814Z
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CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:TUCSON\, Ariz. — Comedian Felipe Esparza is returning to Des
 ert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center on Friday\, October 16\, 2026\, as p
 art of his Laughter Will Save Us Tour. Tickets will go on sale Friday\, Ju
 ly 24\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased thr
 ough Etix and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Box Office. Doors open at 7 p.m
 .\; show starts at 8 p.m. For mature audiences. \nFelipe Esparza is a Mexi
 can-American comedian\, actor\, and podcaster known for his irreverent\, w
 orking class\, “everyman” style of stand-up comedy\, his laid-back att
 itude and his familiar phrase\, “what’s up fool?”. Despite his self-
 proclaimed laziness\, over the last 30 years\, Felipe has been very busy\,
  managing to put together 5 stand-up comedy specials for Netflix and HBO (
 including one in Spanish)\, hosting 3 different\, popular\, weekly podcast
 s – one of which has been around for 12 years so far\, winning NBC’s L
 ast Comic Standing back in 2010 and having recurring roles on series such 
 as “The Eric Andre Show”\, “Superstore”\, and “Victor and Valent
 ino”. He’s also had a few appearances in films including “Blue Beetl
 e” with Xolo Mariduena and George Lopez\, “You People” with Eddie Mu
 rphy and Jonah Hill\, “Guest House” with Pauly Shore and “7th & Unio
 n” with Omar Chaparro. \nFelipe is embarking on his new “Laughter Will
  Save Us” tour which hits clubs and theaters across the U.S. beginning f
 all 2026. \nTreena Parvello\, Director of Government and Public Relations 
 for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise\, said\, “Southern Arizona lo
 ves Felipe Esparza and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the Diamond 
 Center for another night of laughs! Be sure to catch him live on Oct 16 fo
 r as little as $45!” \nDesert Diamond Casino\, with three locations in S
 outhern Arizona (Tucson\, Sahuarita\, and Why) and two in the West Valley\
 , is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise\, an ent
 erprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Additional information can be foun
 d at www.ddcaz.com or by calling 866-DDC-WINS. Follow Desert Diamond Casin
 o on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X.com (@playddcsoaz).
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LOCATION:Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita\, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road\, Sahuar
 ita\, AZ\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/felipe-esparza-is-back-in-the-diam
 ond-center/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:DUSK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260828T120856Z
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CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:DUSK MUSIC FESTIVAL HITS A MILESTONE WITH 10TH ANNIVERSARY\, N
 OVEMBER 13 & 14\, 2026 \nEclectic Lineup Features: BigXthaPlug\, Knock2\, 
 Fetty Wap\, horsegiirL\, Phantogram\, 54 Ultra\, HOL!\, Ship Wrek\, Sudan 
 Archives\, The Aces and Over 25 More Artists \nTwo-Day GA\, VIP\, and Plat
 inum Tickets On Sale July 10\, at 10a PT \nTucson\, AZ – The giant mirro
 rball duck\, a posse of Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube guys\, the glow of a 
 neon-lit windmill spinning high above a pool of rubber ducks\, a hidden st
 age through a port-a-potty door\, an ever-growing collection of art instal
 lations\, Tucson’s best food and drink\, and some of the best fans a fes
 tival could ask for have shaped DUSK over the last ten years\, from 2016 t
 o today. And there’s the lineup: an eclectic mix of global headliners an
 d hometown favorites spanning electronic\, hip-hop\, R&B\, underground\, a
 lternative\, pop\, indie\, psychedelic\, punk\, rock\, folk\, singer-songw
 riter\, and more. At a decade in\, DUSK is showing no signs of slowing up\
 , giving fans a lineup\, fueled in partnership with independent promoter R
 elentless Beats\, worthy of this milestone\, with headliners Lone Star rap
 per BigXthaPlug\, Bass House DJ Knock2\, melodic trap hop rapper Fetty Wap
 \, ‘half-horse\, half-human’ German DJ HorsegiirL\, and electro-pop du
 o Phantogram. \nAdditional artists include: 54 Ultra\; HOL!\; Ship Wrek\; 
 Sudan Archives\; The Aces\; Avello\; Close Friends Only\; Good Boy Daisy\;
  Jackie Hollander\; Lavern\; Lucky\; Rad Cat\, and many more. \nThe countd
 own has officially begun for DUSK X\, as the eclectic downtown festival re
 turns to Jácome Plaza on November 13 and 14\, 2026. Presented by Rio Nuev
 o\, a group dedicated to revitalizing downtown Tucson\, DUSK will transfor
 m the city into a walkable celebration of music\, art\, food\, and communi
 ty\, taking over the streets\, on the Alameda and Presidio stages\, and th
 e vendor villages\, art installations\, and food stops. \nDUSK creates unf
 orgettable experiences throughout the intimate urban venue\, featuring the
  best food and beverage Southern Arizona offers. While plans for this year
 ’s event are underway\, fans can count on DUSK for an incredible lineup 
 of restaurants\, food trucks\, and chefs\, highlighting the city’s thriv
 ing culinary traditions through Tucson FEASTS. \nIn support of local busin
 esses\, DUSK’s Vendor Village will again curate an eclectic mix of small
  and micro-businesses\, offering them a cost-effective opportunity to vend
  at the festival and build brand awareness and sales. The festival’s Tuc
 son ARTS programming will commission students and professional members of 
 the Tucson arts community to create sculptures\, digital artwork\, and lig
 hting exhibits for the festival grounds. Additional activations include Tu
 cson PLAYS\, featuring a variety of backyard and classic arcade games. \nT
 wo-Day General Admission are on sale now. VIP passes\, with air-conditione
 d premium bathrooms\, premium food experiences\, comfortable lounge seatin
 g\, front-of-stage viewing areas\, complimentary coat-and-bag check servic
 e\, and complimentary massages\, will also be available. The DUSK Platinum
  Experience includes everything that the Standard VIP pass has\, plus: acc
 ess to an all-inclusive\, elevated viewing area with comfortable seating\,
  complimentary wine\, beer\, craft cocktails\, and non-alcoholic beverages
 \, and a buffet of snacks throughout the day and a catered dinner each eve
 ning. All ticket types\, including DUSK extras\, are available online at w
 ww.DUSKmusicfestival.com. Payment plans are available for a limited time. 
 DUSK is an all-ages event. \nVisit www.DUSKmusicfestival.com for the mos
 t up-to-date information on DUSK Music Festival. Stay connected on Faceboo
 k at www.facebook.com/DUSKmusicfest\, on Instagram at @DUSKmusicfestival\
 , and Twitter at @DUSKtucson.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T120856Z
LOCATION:Jácome Plaza in Downtown Tucson\, N. Stone\, Tucson\, AZ\, Unite
 d States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/dusk-music-festival-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:LEE BRICE RETURNS TO THE DIAMOND CENTER
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DTEND:20261114T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T120856Z
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CATEGORIES:music
DESCRIPTION:TUCSON\, Ariz. — Country star Lee Brice is bringing his Sunr
 iser Tour to the Diamond Center on Friday\, November 13\, 2026. Tickets st
 art at $55.00 and can be purchased through Etix and at Desert Diamond Casi
 no’s Box Office starting at 10 a.m. on Friday\, May 15. Doors open at 7 
 p.m.\; show starts at 8 p.m. \nWhen Lee Brice\, isn’t selling out arenas
 \, writing and recording songs\, or building new brands like Dulce Vida Te
 quila and Loud Lemon\, you’ll find the family man with his wife Sara\, t
 wo young boys\, and daughter. Meanwhile\, with over 12 billion career stre
 ams\, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio\, digital 
 streaming services\, and on the road. He has reached the #1 spot at Countr
 y Radio with Platinum-selling “Memory I Don’t Mess With\,” which con
 secutively follows three prior #1s: ASCAP’s 2021 Country Song of the Yea
 r and 3x Platinum track “One of Them Girls\,” “I Hope You’re Happy
  Now” with Carly Pearce\, and the 4x Platinum hit “Rumor\,” which wa
 s nominated in the category Single of The Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awar
 ds. \nOne of the most played country artists of all time on Pandora\, he w
 as the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Bil
 lionaire plaque. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee\, a CMA and ACM award winner
 \, and he’s taken nine radio singles to Number One\, including “A Woma
 n Like You\,” “Hard to Love\,” and “I Drive Your Truck.” Garth B
 rooks\, Jason Aldean\, Kenny Chesney and others have recorded his songs\, 
 and he’s performed on numerous TV shows\, including NBC’s Today\, ABC
 ’s The Bachelor\, NBC’s The Voice and FOX’s Miss USA 2018. Lee’s a
 lbum\, Hey World\, has been certified as Platinum and features several mul
 ti-Platinum selling hits. \nTreena Parvello\, Director of Government and P
 ublic Relations for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise\, said\, “We 
 are excited to welcome Lee Brice back to the Diamond Center for another am
 azing night of music. Country fans are in for a treat\, so don’t miss yo
 ur chance to see him live on Nov. 13!” \nDesert Diamond Casino\, with th
 ree locations in Southern Arizona (Tucson\, Sahuarita\, and Why) and two i
 n the West Valley\, is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming E
 nterprise\, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Additional infor
 mation can be found at www.ddcaz.com or by calling 866-DDC-WINS. Follow De
 sert Diamond Casino on Facebook\, Instagram\, and X.com (@playddcsoaz).
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T120856Z
LOCATION:Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita\, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road\, Sahuar
 ita\, AZ\, United States
URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/lee-brice-returns-to-the-diamond-c
 enter/
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