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X-WR-CALNAME:Tucson · community · Thursday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hunger Action Month DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260903T003508Z UID:12726-1788220800-1790812799@www.communityfoodbank.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:September is Hunger Action Month.  \nEvery action—big or sm all—is one step closer to a community where no one is hungry. \nHow can you help? \n1) Download our Hunger Action Month Calendar. It’s available in English and Spanish\, and gives you 30 days and 30 ways to take action against hunger! \n2) Make a donation in support of Hunger Action Month. Y our donation will help provide fresh food directly to families\, kids\, se niors\, and unsheltered people who are hungry right here in Southern Arizo na. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003508Z LOCATION:AZ URL:https://www.communityfoodbank.org/event/hunger-action-month/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tucson-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.communityfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Desert Drifter September Charity Coffee: the Mesquite Caramel Latt e DTSTART:20260901T150000Z DTEND:20261001T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003655Z UID:12872-1788249600-1790787600@www.communityfoodbank.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to be September’s Charity Coffee by Desert Drifter: the Mesquite Caramel Latte! \nThis delicious drink features a Me squite Honey Caramel sauce made by Tucson Chocolate Factory\, LLC\, and it was inspired by our SOMBRA program\, which is working to address shade in equity around Southern Arizona. \nEven better\, all profits from the Mesqu ite Caramel Latte sold in September will support the Community Food Bank ’s mission to provide meals and so much more to our communities. ❤️ \nSo what exactly is SOMBRA? \n🌱 SOMBRA (Sonoran Mesquite Barrio Restor ation Alliance) was launched to help address Tucson’s extreme heat and f ood insecurity by planting mesquite trees in “shade deserts\,” urban n eighborhoods that have historically lacked access to shade\, particularly south of 22nd Street. \n🌳 The goal? 20\,000 mesquite trees by 2030. \nT he work began nearly four years ago with funding from a state grant throug h the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and continues tod ay with support from a growing network of partners. \nEvery tree planted h elps create more shade\, strengthen our urban environment\, and build a he althier\, more resilient community.🌳☀️ \nSo stop by Desert Drifter Coffee and try the Mesquite Caramel Latte this month! \nAnd thank you\, De sert Drifter Coffee\, for helping us spread the word about SOMBRA\, one la tte at a time! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003655Z LOCATION:Desert Drifter Coffee\, 419 W. Speedway Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 857 05\, United States URL:https://www.communityfoodbank.org/event/desert-drifter-september-chari ty-coffee/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tucson-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.communityfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall at Catalyst DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129 DTSTAMP:20260911T120938Z UID:19645-1788998400-1795910399@www.emol.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Fall is shaping up to be a season of creativity at Catalyst wi th new partners\, returning favorites\, and even more ways to experience t he arts in everyday life. From the Southern Arizona VA Creative Arts Exhib ition and Pieces of Us: The Art of Recovery and Resilience to culinary cla sses\, movement\, music\, writing\, community resources\, and hands-on wor kshops\, our partners are bringing an incredible range of experiences unde r one roof. Whether you come to learn something new\, meet local artists\, support a community organization\, or simply see what’s happening\, the re’s always something to discover at Catalyst. \nLooking for a space to partner on your next creative project? Catalyst offers flexible rentals an d ongoing partnership opportunities for artists\, educators\, nonprofits\, entrepreneurs and community organizations. We have flexible spaces for ev erything from multi-day workshops to a 150 performance and film screening venue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEXPLORE UPCOMIN G EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE OVERVIEW AND R OOM AMENITIES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRENTAL INQUIRIE S\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatalyst Creative Collective brings together artists\, nonprofits\, educators\, and creativ e businesses under one roof – all connected by Art State Arizona’s mis sion to make the arts essential to everyday life. \nOur growing community includes partners like Henry Noodle\, creating handmade cat toys\; More Th an a Bed\, supporting foster families\; creative arts businesses like Brav issimo Art Center\, 7sound & Co Media Group\, and Debby Urken Arts\, and o ur Culinary Partners – Humble Board\, Antsy Nancy and Mr Ice Guy. \nWe ’re looking for new nonprofits\, educators\, artists\, and creative busi nesses to join the collective. Whether you need space to teach\, create\, meet\, rehearse\, or grow your organization\, there is a place for you at Catalyst. \n\n\nTucson Toolbox\nMondays | 5-7pm | FREE\nTucson Toolbox is a free community tool library and hands-on knowledge-sharing hub dedicated to empowering people with practical skills\, resources\, and connections. Tucson Toolbox is here to support your creativity and community spirit. M ORE INFO \n\n\n\n\n\nEsperanza Dance Project\nMonday and Thursday rehearsa ls from 6-9pm\nEmpowering survivors of childhood sexual trauma by eradicat ing stigma and secrecy while inspiring hope for healing through our impact ful dance performance\, discussions\, and advocacy. EDP performs in school s across Southern Arizona. MORE INFO\n\nArizona Mystery Writers monthly me eting \nSeptember 12 | 10am – 12pm\nDo you like mystery stories and nove ls? If you enjoy reading them\, writing them\, or are interested in how th ey are written\, Arizona Mystery Writers is for you. Arizona Mystery Write rs is a nonprofit\, promoting mystery writing in Arizona for over twenty y ears. MORE INFO\n\nDancesequences Community Open Sharing \nSeptember 13 | 1-3 pm\nJoin the Dancesequences Repertory Company in monthly Community Ope n Sharings to explore inclusive movement experiences and discover all the ways we can move together. MORE INFO\n\nResonate: A Community Youth Gather ing and Open Mic Night\n\nSeptember 18 | 6-8 pm\nPresented by 7sound & Co Media Group – Resonate is an event for for young performers ages 13-18 t o share their original works with their peers. No performing experience ne cessary! MORE INFO\n\nCrossroads Calligraphy – Foundational Calligraphy Class \nSeptember 19 & 20 | 1-4 pm\nIn this 2-day calligraphy workshop\, y ou’ll learn the key basics for writing with a broad edged pen. You’ll leave class knowing how to improve your calligraphy and create finished wo rks. MORE INFO\n\n\nMosaic Lamp Workshop\nSeptember 19 | 2:30 – 5 pm\nPr esented by The Tiles Workshop. Create your own mosaic lamp while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. Lamp design and assembly with colorful glass tiles a nd beads. MORE INFO\n\nTucson HUSTL Hour w/ Local First Arizona \nSeptembe r 22 | 5 – 7 pm\nFrom taxes to licenses and renewals\, there’s a lot f or small business owners to learn in Arizona. Learn the ins and outs of ru nning a business in Arizona at this one hour expert panel. MORE INFO\n\nSo urdough 101: From Starter To Loaf\nSeptember 26 | 1 – 3 pm\nPresented by Tucson Creates – bringing together Tucson chefs\, artist\, makers and c reative people to offer hands-on culinary experiences you won’t find eve rywhere else. Learn the art of making sourdough bread from professional ch efs who will show you exactly how to create a beautiful\, crusty loaf from scratch. MORE INFO\n\nLast Saturdays at Catalyst\nSeptember 26 from 11am – 4pm\nSpend the day exploring hands-on art activations\, community perf ormances\, refreshments\, and creative experiences throughout the space. S tay awhile or just pop in – there’s no wrong way to experience Last Sa turdays.\n\nFeatured events in September include:\n\nDesert Dream Poetry\, a creative exploration with dream prompts and poetry forms to give the de sert a voice.\n‘Creative Microdose’ with Debby Urken\nTucson Toolbox C ommunity Tool Library\n7Sound & Co Media Group – Creative Consulting\n\n Free and open to all ages! MORE INFO\n\n\n\n\nGet a Clue AZ fundraiser\nOc tober 2 | 6 – 9pm\nJoin us at Get a CLUE AZ for a fun-filled 3 hour whod unnit of mystery\, clues\, and fun at the Tucson Mall! Where Mystery meets Mission! Raising funds and awareness for “The Friends of the Pima Count y Public Library” GET TICKETS\n\nSouthern Arizona Senior Pride Informati on Fair and Sandra Butler Reading \nOctober 3 | 11am – 2pm\nJoin us for a reading and conversation with local Senior Pride author\, Sandra Butler\ , to celebrate her new book Now What? Notes From the Front Lines of Old Ag e. Get to know all that Senior Pride has to offer and mingle with new and old Senior Pride friends before Sandy’s reading! MORE INFO\n\nAARP Group Drumming\n\n\n\nOctober 7 | 10:30 – 11:30am\nJoin AARP Arizona for a fu n\, free and interactive drum circle led by a trained HealthRythms facilit ator. No musical experience required\, if you have a heartbeat- you can dr um! Every first Wednesday of the Month. REGISTER\n\nPieces of Us: The Art of Recovery and Resilience \nOctober 17 | 5-8 pm\nA fundraiser and galler y reception befitting Coyote TaskForce. Pieces of Us is an exhibition that will showcase how the arts support mental health while bringing our commu nity together with meaningful conversations about recovery\, resilience\, and creative empowerment.\n\nSouthern Arizona artists of all experience le vels are invited to submit original artwork. This juried exhibition welcom es two-dimensional artwork and sculpture. Artists may submit up to two pie ces and will retain 100% of proceeds from any artwork sold.\n\nSubmission deadline: October 1\, 2026\nExhibition: October 17 through November 6\, 20 26\nClosing reception and awards celebration: November 6\, 2026\, from 6:0 0 to 8:00 p.m.\nArtists can apply HERE\n\nGET TICKETS\n\nDebby Urken Arts – Somatic Therapist\n\nBy appointment\nDebby is a licensed clinical soci al worker and therapis She brings a lifetime of dance and movement experi ence to her work as a therapist and offers neuroaffirming expressive arts and dance/movement therapy for children\, teens\, and adults. MORE INFO\n\ nHomeschool Baking classes – Antsy Nancy \nThursdays in October | 10am – 12pm | French Baking\nHands-on baking classes designed especially for homeschool students! Kids will build confidence in the kitchen while learn ing baking fundamentals\, trying new recipes\, and developing practical cu linary skills in a fun\, creative environment. REGISTER\n\n\nBravissimo Ar t Center\nArt Lessons by appointment\nBravissimo is a Tucson-based art sch ool focused on mastery of drawing and color techniques. Led by artist and educator Jake Amigliore\, Bravissimo offers instruction ranging from foun dational painting skills to portfolio development and personal projects. M ORE INFO\n\nSouthern Arizona Clay Artists – Ceramic Show & Sale \nNovemb er 28 | 10am – 5pm\nJoin us at Catalyst Creative Collective for a specia l one-day Holiday clay sale presented by Southern Arizona Clay Artists (SA CA). Featuring the work of 20–30 local clay artists\, this community-cen tered event offers a unique opportunity to purchase handmade ceramic art d irectly from the artists who create it—ranging from functional pottery t o sculptural and decorative works. MORE INFO\n\n\n\nLocation \n\nCatalyst Creative Collective by Art State Arizona\n4500 N Oracle Rd Suite 110\, Tuc son\, AZ 85705\nFirst floor of the Tucson Mall – Southwest corner LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T120938Z LOCATION:Catalyst Arts\, 4500 N. Oracle Road (Sears entrance #3)\, Tucson\ , AZ\, 85705\, United States URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/event/fall-at-catalyst/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tucson-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Entertainment Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.emol.org/calendar/events/category/arizona/tucson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Play (Weekdays) DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T011209Z UID:10002601-1789632000-1789664400@secondsky.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come explore\, play\, create\, and connect at Second Sky. \nOp en Play offers hands-on STEAM activities\, creative exploration\, interact ive experiences\, and welcoming community space for families\, homeschool groups\, makers\, and curious minds. \nOpen Play is available Monday throu gh Friday from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. \nChildren must be supervised by a paren t or guardian. \nCheck the calendar regularly for special events\, worksho ps\, and holiday closures. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T011209Z LOCATION:Second Sky\, 4141 E Irvington Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85714 URL:https://secondsky.org/event/open-play-weekdays/2026-09-17/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tucson-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Second Sky X-SOURCE-URL:https://secondsky.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PLAZA Mobile Market // Mercado Móvil PLAZA - Quincie Douglas DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060259Z UID:10003548-1789639200-1789644600@thegardenkitchen.org CATEGORIES:community,market DESCRIPTION:PLAZA Mobile Market is Tucson’s new farmers’ market! \nPro duce is grown by small local farmers\, such as refugee communities at the International Rescue Committee and Iskashitaa Refugee Network\, who are pa id fair market value. The produce is then brought to markets at community locations by The Garden Kitchen at a discount to the public. \nWe accept  SNAP-EBT\, FMNP\, and will be providing Double Up SNAP benefits\, as well as cash and card. \n// \n¡El Mercado Móvil PLAZA es el nuevo mercadito d e Tucson! \nLas hortalizas son cultivadas por pequeños agricultores local es\, como los de International Rescue Committee and Iskashitaa Refugee Net work\, a quienes se les paga el valor equitativo de mercado. Luego\, The G arden Kitchen lleva los productos frescos a los mercaditos en centros comu nitarios con un descuento para el público. \nSe aceptan dinero en efectiv o\, tarjetas de crédito y débito\, y SNAP-EBT\, FMNP\, y Double Up SNAP. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060259Z LOCATION:Quincie Douglas Library\, 1585 E 35th St\, Tucson\, 85713\, Unite d States URL:https://thegardenkitchen.org/event/plaza-mobile-market-mercado-movil-p laza-quincie-douglas/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_campaign=tucson-az X-SOURCE-NAME:The Garden Kitchen X-SOURCE-URL:https://thegardenkitchen.org/plaza-mobile-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BICAS OPEN 11-6pm DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T075646Z UID:7a57hc6u48v7atkjk15c8e2ia9@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T075646Z X-SOURCE-NAME:BICAS Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://bicas.org/volunteer/community-service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TMA NightShift: Biennial Threads DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002836Z UID:45227-1789664400-1789675200@www.tucsonmuseumofart.org CATEGORIES:arts,community,food DESCRIPTION:Explore the Arizona 2026 Biennial exhibition and connect with Biennial fiber Artist Wendy Raisanen by joining an embroidery circle to cr eate herbal sachets. \nThis embroidery sachet drop-in workshop is a relaxi ng and creative craft session where you learn basic hand-embroidery stitch es to decorate a small fabric pouch. You then fill the stitched bag with l avender or other dried herbs from Monsoon Mystics while enjoying tea and p astries from local vendors. \nPlease note that this is not a class with fo rmal instruction\; rather\, it’s an opportunity to stitch in community. Some experience with hand sewing is helpful but not required. \nDuring thi s casual gathering\, you’ll have access to hand mending tools and materi als\, like scissors\, needles\, thread\, embroidery floss\, and fabric scr aps. Wendy will be available to offer suggestions and advice if you get st uck or aren’t sure how to get started. \nAbout Wendy Raisanen: \nWendy R aisanen is a fiber artist living in Phoenix. She has been making art\, pai nting\, and sewing since she was a child. Upcycling clothes\, designing an d sewing garments\, painting\, and making art quilts make up her current a rt practice. She is also the curator of exhibitions for Scottsdale Public Art. \nThis program is part of NightShift\, TMA’s after-hours series tha t brings art\, creativity\, and community together. Discover something new and experience the museum after dark. \nWe highly recommend pre-registeri ng to save your spot. \nCost: $15 general admission\, $12 for Seniors and Educators\, $10 for members and students with ID\, free for individuals un der the age of 17. \nRegister Here \n\nExplora la exhibición de la Bienal de Arizona 2026 y conecta con la artista textil de la Bienal\, Wendy Rais anen\, participando en un círculo de bordado para crear saquitos de hierb as. \nEste taller de bordado y confección de saquitos es una actividad cr eativa y relajante en la que aprenderás puntadas básicas de bordado a ma no para decorar una pequeña bolsa de tela. Luego\, rellenarás la bolsa b ordada con lavanda u otras hierbas secas de Monsoon Mystics mientras disfr utas de té y repostería de proveedores locales. \nTen en cuenta que no s e trata de una clase con instrucción formal\, sino de una oportunidad par a bordar en comunidad. Tener algo de experiencia en costura a mano es úti l\, pero no obligatorio. \nDurante este encuentro informal\, tendrás a tu disposición herramientas y materiales para reparaciones a mano\, como ti jeras\, agujas\, hilo\, hilo para bordar y retazos de tela. Wendy estará presente para ofrecerte sugerencias y consejos si te atascas o no sabes c ómo empezar. \nSobre Wendy Raisanen: \nWendy Raisanen es una artista text il radicada en Phoenix. Ha creado arte\, pintado y cosido desde que era ni ña. Su práctica artística actual abarca la reutilización creativa de r opa\, el diseño y la confección de prendas\, la pintura y la creación d e “art quilts” (edredones artísticos). Asimismo\, se desempeña como curadora de exposiciones para Scottsdale Public Art. \nEste programa forma parte de NightShift\, la serie de actividades con horario extendido de TM A que reúne arte\, creatividad y comunidad. Descubre algo nuevo y vive la experiencia del museo después del anochecer. Recomendamos preinscribirse para asegurar su plaza. \nCosto: $15 entrada general\, $12 para personas mayores y educadores\, $10 para miembros y estudiantes con identificación \, gratis para menores de 17 años. \nRegístrate Aquí LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002836Z URL:https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/event/tma-nightshift-biennial-thread s/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tucson-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Tucson Museum of Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/artisans-market END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR