Celebrate 20 years of GRAMMY-nominated Brooklyn Rider in a special commemoration honoring legendary composer and pianist Philip Glass. Presented and fully seated in Tooley’s Cafe for an up-close and intimate audience experience. Brooklyn Rider returns for a 20th-anniversary, dual concert experience celebrating the works of Philip Glass in a first-of-its-kind program. First, enjoy a special […]
read moreJoin Arizona Arts Live and the Office of the Provost for a lecture exploring community building as a collective practice with Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Presented live in Centennial Hall. Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar, and journalist Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is an acclaimed cultural critic and […]
read moreExperience an evening of virtuosic brilliance with American pianist Jon Nakamatsu whose electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide for over three decades. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall. Now in his third decade of touring worldwide, Jon Nakamatsu continues to draw critical and public acclaim […]
read moreIn 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 […]
read moreArizona Arts presents a 2025 spring semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community. This spring we will celebrate milestone anniversaries for “I Dream in Widescreen” (20th), the Center for Creative Photography (50th) and the Martha Graham Dance Company (100th). Arizona Arts and its units produce […]
read moreGuided 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 […]
read moreConnect with multifaceted pianist Lisa Moore in a striking performance that combines lyricism and virtuosity with expressive and emotional power. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall. Hailed as “brilliant and searching…beautiful and impassioned” by The New York Times, Lisa Moore brings unmatched emotional depth and […]
read moreExperience beauty, originality, and emotional depth with the captivating performances by award-winning classical pianist Rachel Breen. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall. Hailed as “truly show-stopping” by Gramophone UK, American pianist Rachel Breen is Gold Medalist Winner in the 2023 International Bösendorfer Piano Competition. Captivating audiences […]
read moreInternationally 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 […]
read moreJoin Arizona Arts Live and TENWEST this spring for an unforgettable evening with the man whose voice has defined a generation of storytelling, Guy Raz. Presented live in Centennial Hall. Guy Raz is celebrated as one of the most influential podcasters of our time, creating global sensations like How I Built This, TED Radio Hour, and the […]
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