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Hi Tucson, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Jeff Tweedy, Baila el Pueblo Festival, and Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.

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📰 In the news

Butterflies, beats, and two stages: KXCI’s second Baila el Pueblo Festival is March 21 at Monsignor Carrillo Plaza outside St. Augustine Cathedral, featuring Southern Arizona and Mexico City artists, headlined by Mexican Institute of Sound — get all the details.

Community urged to adopt, foster: Construction is moving on the Eastside PACC Adoptions Center, set to open this May, easing west kennel crowding and bringing adoption options closer for eastside families — learn how you can help.

Early access perks and more: Wine Gone Wild returns to Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo on March 28 with wines, spirits, and live music. Proceeds support education, conservation, and animal care. Tickets $70 public, $65 members — see ticket options and perks.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Experience high-flying Monster Jam action
• Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo rock
• See Justin Hayward live in concert
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Your neighborhood playhouse: Live Theatre Workshop keeps Tucson’s stages buzzing with new plays, classics, and kid-friendly shows from local artists. Sleeping Beauty runs through March 15, and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike opens March 20…the perfect nudge for a weeknight or weekend outing.

Craving a Sonoran classic: Weeknight win or laid-back weekend, El Güero Canelo delivers Tucson comfort with Sonoran-style hot dogs, burros, and all the fixings. Simple, shareable, no overthinking, just the classic flavors you crave, made right. A little messy, very satisfying, always true to the borderlands.

Bookish mood, unlocked: If your nightstand needs a fresh story, Mostly Books is the comfortable, browse-for-a-while spot, with smart staff picks, new releases, and budget-friendly used gems. Wander the shelves and find the serendipitous read you didn’t know you needed.

\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →

Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →

📆 Tucson for grown ups

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🌙 Maiden • Mother • Crone @ De La Vega Art Gallery | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve been meaning to trade doomscrolling for something nourishing, Opening Night at De La Vega delivers art exploring the Maiden, Mother, Crone, plus a live music sound immersion with Michal Mael, the Queen of Rocks. Free, reflective, and transportive, like therapy with better acoustics.

👻 Friday the 13th Trivia Night: Stephen King Edition @ Poppin’ Off Pop Culture Gifts & More | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – On Friday the 13th, Poppin’ Off on Broadway is serving Stephen King trivia for $2 a head, with prizes, themed snacks, and bragging rights that float. Think you know your Overlook from Derry, or are you just here for the mocktails, and mild chills?

🍸 Tucson Symphony Orchestra and more @ Linda Ronstadt Music Hall | Saturday (3/14) – TSO is teaming up with Pink Martini for a night where Storm Large, Thomas Lauderdale, and a full orchestra, with Evan Roider at the helm, turn the concert hall into a cocktail lounge. Date-night gold, a trip to Paris, Havana, and Tokyo, no TSA required.

🧘 Crooked + Yoga @ Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Roll your mat into Crooked Tooth for yoga every Saturday, then reward your inner zen with a cold craft beer or a house-made nonalcoholic potion. It’s all levels, $12 at the door, friendly crowd, and zero judgment if your warrior two wobbles.

🏆 Red Carpet Awards Party! @ The Loft Cinema | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Red carpet at The Loft means glitz on Tucson’s biggest screen, free champagne, dessert, Awards Bingo, plus costume prizes. Dress as fancy as you dare, grab discounted snacks, cheer and side-eye, then pretend you saw every nominee, all while backing a local gem.

☘ Gift Horse @ On The Rocks | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:00 PM – Break out something green and head to On The Rocks for St. Paddy’s, where Gift Horse is turning a Tuesday into a perfectly respectable beer fest. Expect pints, laughter, and the kind of luck that pairs nicely with PTO, Advil, and a late start Wednesday.

🎸 Jeff Tweedy @ La Rosa | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:30 PM – If you ever solved a life crisis in the car with Wilco playing, clear your evening. Jeff Tweedy is here, frontman turned storyteller, bringing wry lyrics, warm guitar, and grown up feelings, the kind you sip, savor, and hum on the drive home.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/13 Healing Sounds of the Universe @ Himaya Garden Tucson – 7:00 PM
• 3/13 Kirtan @ Yoga Loft Tucson – 7:00 PM
• 3/14 Scoochie Boochie @ Hotel Congress – 7:00 PM
• 3/14 The Coolers @ Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Cafe – 7:00 PM
• 3/15 BoDeans @ Fox Tucson Theatre – 7:00 PM
• 3/15 Trampled by Turtles @ La Rosa – 7:30 PM
• 3/17 St. Paddy’s Reimagined @ The Century Room – 6:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Tucson report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 87°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 87. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 90°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

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