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Happy weekend, Tucson!
In today’s happening-today edition: Rollin’ Thru Time Auto Museum, Gladys Knight, and Pets of Pima Parade + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
From warehouse to restoration hub: Rollin’ Thru Time Auto Museum in Tucson opened nearly two years ago and hosts over 250 classics, from Model T and Model A to fire trucks, tractors, and movie props — learn about the people behind it.
Care that changes lives: A Tucson Police community service officer checked on Michelle Briggs for years. Briggs says support helped her get sober. She and her grandson are clean, while her daughter remains homeless — read the full story.
New chapter for horse studies: UArizona will unite its equine programs at the Campus Agricultural Center, creating a One Herd model to improve student learning. Proceeds from a property sale will support equine education — get details on the transition.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Snap a Tucson classic: Need a quick hit of local pride? The Greetings from Tucson Mural on 4th Ave delivers color, nostalgia, and an easy “yep, I live here” photo op. Stretch your legs between errands, snap the vibe, and leave with sunnier spirits.
Stash refresh, anyone? Birdhouse Yarns serves up easy inspiration with friendly guidance, reliable yarn and pattern know-how, and a lively calendar of knit and crochet meetups and workshops. Stalled WIP? This crew helps revive momentum so projects feel fun again, from first stitch to final weave-in.
Neighborhood pint perfection: Part garden hangout, part bottle shop, Tucson Hop Shop pours rotating Arizona favorites and rare finds, all with an easygoing vibe that makes after-work catch-ups a breeze. Friends discover something fresh and linger as the bike-path air drifts through and conversation keeps flowing.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🌸 2026 Orchid Show and Sale @ Mesquite Valley Growers Nursery | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats a room full of orchids perfuming the desert air. Tucson Orchid Society’s 2026 Show and Sale takes over Mesquite Valley with rare blooms, savvy growers, and plant care tips. Bring curiosity, a tote, and your just-one-more-plant resolve.
🎉 Grand Opening and 15-Year Anniversary Party @ Carly Quinn Designs | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Carly Quinn Designs just opened on 6th Ave, and she’s celebrating 15 years with a neighborhood party. Drop in for daytime tours, glazing, and coffee, come back for evening music, snacks, and wine, and every purchase enters you to win a prickly pear tile mural.
🐝 Pollinator Gardens @ Harlow Gardens | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Local author Lynn Hassler is in the garden sharing real-world ways to lure birds, butterflies, and other pollinators to your yard, no gimmicks required. Think native plants, smarter habits, and fewer empty feeders. It’s free, no registration, and your tomatoes will write thank-you notes.
🐾 Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival @ 4th Avenue District | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Follow the yellow brick road to a Wizard of Paws parade where dogs, cats, reptiles, and token flying monkeys strut for PACC. Chip in $50 to walk with your crew, kids free, then hit the festival for adoptions, vendors, and easy people-watching.
🎭 Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help @ Invisible Theatre | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Step back to 1973 as the O’Sheas scramble in Katie Forgette’s comedy, after a birds and bees chat is overheard by the parish priest. Smart, warm, and familiar, perfect for anyone who grew up around here, survived catechism, raised siblings, or still winces at confession.
🏔 Banff Mountain Film Festival on Tour @ Fox Tucson Theatre | Sunday (3/8) at 8:00 PM – Night Two of Banff brings climbs to comfy seats, with Bridgers, Black Eyes, and Old Man Lightning with a filmmaker intro, plus alpine eye candy. Get your vicarious adrenaline, zero blisters, and brownie points, since tickets benefit Arizona Trail Association and Western National Parks.
🎤 Gladys Knight @ The Rialto Theatre | Sunday (3/8) at 8:30 PM – Call the sitter and polish your vocals, Gladys Knight is bringing the Midnight Train to the Rialto. Expect goosebumps, reserved seats, and a crowd that actually sits, listens, and swoons. Tickets will vanish faster than winter in Tucson, and yes, clear bags only.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Tucson report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 14%
A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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