1. Tucson Loves LA

    In the wake of the deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area, Tucson musicians and artists are coming together to raise funds for those in need. Presented at Hotel Congress. Tucson Loves LA will bring together a large coalition of local artists, as well as some special guests from out of town, to do […]

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  2. XIXA: XOLO Album Release Party

    Guided by their signature blend of dark psychedelia and Latin-inspired rhythms, XIXA invites you on an extraordinary journey through the mystical underworld. Presented at the Rialto Theatre. On their latest album, XIXA leave the sunbaked desert behind, taking listeners on a journey through the underworld. Diving into the richness of folklore, Brian Lopez and Gabriel […]

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  3. I Dream in Widescreen

    Join us for I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN, the annual showcase of thesis films created by seniors at the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV).  Come see why TFTV filmmakers have been generating major film festival buzz! A selection of brand new films will premiere, with prizes being awarded by a jury of industry […]

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  4. TENWESTx LIVE: Reggie Watts

    Internationally renowned Reggie Watts uses his formidable voice, looping pedals, and vast imagination to blur the lines between music and comedy. Join Arizona Arts Live and TENWEST for an evening of unparalleled talent at 191 Toole. Using only his extraordinary voice, looping pedals, and boundless imagination, musician, comedian, writer Reggie Watts delivers entirely improvised performances […]

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  5. Ladysmith Black Mambazo

    Embark on a 60-year musical legacy with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, five-time Grammy winners spreading messages of peace and love. With a deep respect for cultural and personal history, they return to the Old Pueblo for an evening of uplifting South African rhythms and harmonies taking center stage at the Rialto Theatre. For over 60 years, […]

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  6. boundary migratory 

    boundary migratory—created by Cyrus, a curator, multidisciplinary artist and director of the School of Dance at the University of Arizona—is a series of sculptural movement studies performed by U of A dancers that will explore ideas of movement within and through space, particularly for Black and Brown bodies.  The work asks who has the right to […]

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  7. Nduduzo Makhathini

    Blue Note Recording Artist, pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini makes his debut appearance in the Century Room for a special night of South African jazz. South African jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini blends the deep cultural roots of Zulu music with jazz influences. His sound is shaped by the legends of South African jazz such as […]

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  8. Kavita Shah & Cape Verdean Blues

    Experience a heartfelt tribute to global music legend Cesária Évora and Cape Verde’s rich musical traditions with Award-winning jazz vocalist Kavita Shah. Presented in the Century Room. Kavita Shah is an award-winning jazz vocalist, composer, researcher, polyglot and lifelong New Yorker of Indian origin, hailed for possessing an “amazing dexterity for musical languages” (NPR). In […]

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  9. The Revolutionary Love Bus Tour

    The Revolutionary Love Bus Tour 2024-2025 is a healing odyssey across the United States calling people to rise up in courage, humanity, and love. Presented at Hotel Congress. Join visionary civil rights leader Valarie Kaur in an immersive experience of storytelling, music, song, ancestral wisdom, and community-building. We invite you into a space for soulful […]

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  10. Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra

    Experience the vibrant legacy of New Orleans jazz with Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, a premier ensemble dedicated to preserving and evolving jazz traditions. Presented at the Rialto Theatre. Founded in 2007 by NEA Jazz Master and Grammy-winning trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, UJO emphasizes riff-playing, spontaneous group improvisations, and New Orleans polyphony. The orchestra […]

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