This Is Tucson

29/07/2024

Our candle collaboration with Di Luna will be released THIS SATURDAY at 8 a.m. 🕯🌵

Di Luna Candles and are releasing a candle scented like marshmallows and cactus flowers. Get it Aug. 3!

29/07/2024

Classic hot fudge sundaes, cereal-infused ice cream, funky-flavored soft serve and MORE 🍦🍨

Here's where to find everything from classic hot fudge sundaes to funky ice cream flavors served in bubble waffles.

28/07/2024

Joe Pagac is known in Tucson for his many murals painted on buildings across town. But being a muralist was never part of the plan.

28/07/2024

ICYMI: This new restaurant serves all-day breakfast, American comfort food and classic cocktails — with a bar in the back that’s used for dance parties and other events!

Black Iris Cafe opened in Tucson in April with American comfort food, all-day breakfast and classic cocktails.

27/07/2024

Rosebud Bakery is up and running on Sixth Avenue, serving fresh baked goods like sourdough bread, pie, cookies and rich coffee drinks. ☕️

It took four years, but Rosebud Bakery is up and running on Sixth Avenue, serving up fresh baked goods like sourdough bread, pie, cookies and rich coffee drinks.

27/07/2024

Come for the tea, stay for the crafts 🎨 Caroline Martin’s art cart includes crafts for all ages, ranging from $5-$15!

Caroline Martin's art cart brings crafts to all ages, inspiring creativity at an accessible price. Crafts include Shrinky D***s, friendship bracelets, greeting cards and more.

26/07/2024

It's time for our four-legged friends to make a splash 🌊 Pupapoolooza is BACK in August!

Pupapoolooza is here! Pima County is opening two of its pools to dogs on two Saturdays this August.

26/07/2024

Literacy Connects' Reading Seed program is seeking 200 volunteers for the upcoming school year. 📚

Literacy Connects' Reading Seed program is seeking 200 volunteers for this upcoming school year. Volunteers spend an average of 90 minutes per week reading for elementary school students.

25/07/2024

With years of hard work under their belts, former employees, peer coaches and board members of Cafe 54 aren’t just celebrating their milestone anniversary for one day — they’re celebrating for the whole year.

This year marks Café 54's 20th anniversary. With years of hard work under their belts, former employees, peer coaches and board members aren’t just celebrating the milestone for one day

25/07/2024

Start planning your weekend ‼️ Back-to-school events, pool parties, plant sale, craft workshops, youth basketball clinic + MORE 🤩

What's going on in Tucson, Arizona: basketball with Sam Thomas, monsoon plant sale at Tohono Chul, craft workshops, markets, pool parties, back-to-school events and more in Tucson, Marana and Oro

24/07/2024

ICYMI: Read stories of overcoming obstacles and the dreams to help others.

Workers in Tucson's Housing First program share their stories of overcoming homelessness, their lifelong dreams and how they're working to bring hope to unsheltered individuals.

24/07/2024

ICYMI: Tan Dulce will offer build-your-own pan dulce, plus specialty items with beloved Mexican snacks like Gansitos and Mazapan 🤩

Not only is Tanna Cole working on opening her son’s first food truck, but she is also opening a pan dulce truck, Tan Dulce, that will serve up sweet creations

23/07/2024

Our monsoon T-shirt designed by local artist Planet Gabu is available for preorder now through July 26! Get it while ya can 🌧️🌵

SHOP HERE ✨ https://this-is-tucson.square.site/product/-thisistucson-x-planet-gabu-monsoon-t-shirt-pre-orders-/512?cs=true&cst=custom

23/07/2024

The Pima County Public Library’s contest to design a new library card is open until Aug. 14! 📚

This year’s Pima County Public Library contest to design a new library card is open until Aug. 14 at midnight. The contest’s theme is “Seasons of Pima County.”

23/07/2024

10 taco trucks we love 🌮

While taco trucks may not have all the glitz and glam of brick-and-mortars, their food is just as amazing and — sometimes even better.

22/07/2024

Get to know Elvia, Jamie and Gloria 💘

was founded to help you discover what to love about Tucson.

22/07/2024

The candle, a blend of marshmallow with cactus flower and jade, will be released Aug. 3 ✨

Di Luna Candles and are releasing a candle scented like marshmallows and cactus flowers. Get it Aug. 3!

21/07/2024

Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🍦 Here are 22 spots to get ice cream, from funky-flavored soft serve to classic banana splits 🍌

Here's where to find everything from classic hot fudge sundaes to funky ice cream flavors served in bubble waffles.

21/07/2024

ICYMI: Chocolate Iguana is back, this time on the north side!

Popular coffee and candy shop Chocolate Iguana officially reopened its doors after a two-year hiatus. After years on Fourth Avenue, the new Chocolate Iguana is located on Tucson's north side.

20/07/2024

From the obstacles they overcame, the dreams they have and the work they do through the city’s Housing First program, these are their stories.

Workers in Tucson's Housing First program share their stories of overcoming homelessness, their lifelong dreams and how they're working to bring hope to unsheltered individuals.

20/07/2024

This restaurant opened in April, serving American comfort food, all-day breakfast and classic cocktails … with a speakeasy-style bar in the back 👀

Black Iris Cafe opened in Tucson in April with American comfort food and classic cocktails.

19/07/2024

ICYMI: Bollywood Pizza Company has three flatbread toppings customers can choose from, including chicken tikka masala, chana masala and paneer tikka 🍕

Two Tucson restaurants have come together to create Bollywood Pizza Company, a new food truck that’s serving up Indian-style flatbreads and rice bowls.

19/07/2024

ICYMI: Here’s what baby elephant Meru has been up to in the last month 🐘

Reid Park Zoo's baby elephant Meru is becoming more coordinated with her trunk and loves flopping around in the mud wallows.

18/07/2024

You’ll be able to build your own pan dulce creation at new food truck Tan Dulce 🤩

Not only is Tanna Cole working on opening her son’s first food truck, but she is also opening a pan dulce truck, Tan Dulce, that will serve up sweet creations

18/07/2024

Start planning your weekend ‼️ Night market at Old Tucson, free cosplay fest, outdoor movies, K-pop bash + MORE ✨

What's going on in Tucson, Arizona this weekend: cosplay fest MegaMania, events after sunset, chocolate tours, pool parties, free movies and more in Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley.

17/07/2024

Our last happy hour at The Moonstone takes place 5-7 p.m. THIS FRIDAY. Enjoy deals on food and drinks + shop from two local vendors 🍹

From birria nachos to a watermelon cocktail, selected seven items to be part of The Moonstone's summer happy hour menu. Find the rooftop bar on the 14th floor of

17/07/2024

Copal is NOW OPEN, taking over the space that was once home to The Dutch 🌮

Copal is over the space that was once home to The Dutch, featuring an agave bar and serving Taqueria La Esquina favorites, pastor trompos and parrillada.

16/07/2024

Tucson's Sun Link Streetcar has been zipping around Tucson for a decade. Here are things to do and eat along the route!

Tucson's Sun Link Streetcar has been zipping around Tucson for a decade. Serving more than 1 million riders last year, there's no shortage of things to do along the route.

16/07/2024

ICYMI: Back-to-school donation and distribution drives in Tucson 🎒✏️

A number of Tucson organizations are making back-to-school season easier, thanks to backpack giveaways and resource fairs.

15/07/2024

Biggest of shoutouts to local artist Planet Gabu for designing such a rad shirt for us 💜

Celebrate monsoon with 's rainy-themed T-shirt designed by Tucson artist Planet Gabu.