Tucson Pride disbands after nearly 50 years
Tucson Pride announced it is shutting down after nearly five decades, following the cancellation of its annual Pride Festival and ongoing financial challenges.
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Mike Viola brings decades of music to Tucson stage
Songwriter and producer Mike Viola opens for Madison Cunningham in Tucson, drawing on a career spanning cult bands, film soundtracks and artist mentorship.
Students, activists protest ICE across Tucson
Students and community members across Tucson staged walkouts and marches marking the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration and protesting ICE actions.
Pre–festival party to kick off Tucson Festival of Books
Tucson Spotlight and the Tucson Tome Gnome will host a pre-festival book party March 7 featuring authors, local vendors and a scavenger hunt.
Tucson Jazz Festival returns for 12th year
The Tucson Jazz Festival returns with nine days of live performances, free events and concerts at venues across Tucson.
Tucson Primas builds community for Latina women offline
Tucson Primas is a Tucson-based social club creating welcoming, offline spaces for Latina women to build friendships, confidence and community through events and culture.
Tucson protest targets ICE, U.S. role in Venezuela
The Tucson protest came amid demonstrations in other cities opposing U.S. immigration enforcement and foreign policy.
Tucson vigil honors woman killed in ICE raid
Tucson residents gathered at El Tiradito for a vigil honoring Renee Nicole Good, who was killed during an ICE raid, as speakers raised concerns about immigration enforcement and community safety.
How Tucson influencers turned Instagram into community
Tucson influencers Megan Monge and Hannah Hildreth use Instagram to highlight local food, small businesses and community connections in the post-pandemic creator economy.