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Happy weekend, Tucson!Â
In today’s happening-today edition: Neighbors fix a cratered road, a symphony teams with Pink Martini, free public pool access, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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đź“° In the news
Grassroots paving brings relief: Three Points neighbors west of Tucson raised $5,367 to fix cratered Fuller Road, hiring a crew and laying over 100 tons of material. It is smoother, though more work remains — learn how the project unfolded.
A fresh era for verse: Logan Phillips was named Tucson’s poet laureate and plans to bring poetry to unexpected venues around town. He will serve through 2029 and plans to launch the ¡Somos Uno! series — read the full story.
Expanded access to pools: Beat Tucson heat for free this summer. Pima County will waive fees for open and lap swim, starting May 23 at Thad Terry Aquatic Center, with lessons and teams unchanged — get all the details.
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Art hike, Tucson‑style: Stroll the Magic Path at Triangle L ART RANCH, a 10-acre sculpture park threading contemporary works through high-desert trails. It’s an easy reset, wander at your own pace, keep an eye out for a great horned owl, and head home with a brain freshly aired.
Grass glow-up, Tucson-style: Trade patchy lawns for clean, low-water turf and tidy pavers from Az Turf King. Local pros who make backyards pet-and-people friendly, so you can grill, chill, and stop chasing weeds. Weekends look greener with zero mowing guilt.
Desert chains, zero stress: El Rio Disc Golf Course turns Tucson’s classic ball-golf fairways into a legit disc layout with big, satisfying drives and sneaky mandos. Grab a friend, a midrange, and your putting touch. Weekday rounds feel like a mini escape on the West Side, desert vibes included.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍸 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.
⛳ Not Your Average Golf Tournament @ Forty Niner Country Club | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Remember when golf meant whispering and waiting? St. Michael’s flips the script with its 15th year of family-friendly fun, inviting golfers, non-golfers, kids, and alumni to a custom hat bar, an air-powered golf ball launcher, games, raffles, prizes, and plenty of pre-St. Patrick’s Day cheer.
đź”– Craft Day “Pressed Floral Bookmarks” @ UnitedHealthcare MedicareStore | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats making something pretty with your hands. Swing by the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Store to craft pressed floral bookmarks, sip something warm, and swap stories, because yes, we still read on paper. Leave with a tiny garden for your favorite novel, and bragging rights.
🧵 St Philip’s Plaza Makers Market @ St. Philip’s Plaza | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re wintering here or a Tucson lifer, St Philip’s Plaza’s makers market is the weekend errand you want to run. Think top-tier makers, turquoise and pottery, live local music, and zero junk. Go for quality, stay for shade, and shop local with quiet satisfaction.
📚 Tucson Festival of Books @ University of Arizona Mall | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – The UA Mall becomes a sea of readers, strollers, and sun hats, otherwise known as the Tucson Festival of Books. Swing by the Beads of Courage booth to make something meaningful, enjoy neighborly chatter, and snag feel-good keepsakes, all free, all ages, all heart.
đź–Ľ Dream Weaver – Art Show Opening @ Solar Culture Gallery | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Weave through a curated mix of local art at Solar Culture on Toole, and help build a heartfelt memorial for Chandika. Bring a small offering and a potluck dish. Stay for Lauren Sovereign’s DJ set, because feelings need a dance floor.
💉 Free Vaccine Clinic @ Humane Society of Southern Arizona | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Free vaccines for the first 125 cats and dogs, so get there early, first come, first served. Dogs get Parvo/Distemper and Rabies, cats get FVRCP and Rabies, and you may wait outside, so bring water, chairs, patience, and a leash or carrier for wrangling.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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Weather forecast
Today – High: 88°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 3 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South southeast wind 5 to 14 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 87°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 1 to 13 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
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