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The mural panels came off the front of the former Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market late last month, which was probably the biggest hint that the store's long-awaited replacement was about to open. But when Gibson Food Hall & Market owners Nick Wayne Eggman and John Hardin put out the "now open" sign on the sidewalk Friday morning, it took nearly 30 minutes before anyone walked in the front door at 11 S. Sixth Ave.

Catch the World Cup Final and browse all sorts of classic and popular records, July 19 at La Rosa’s Southwest Record & Vintage Fair. The eclectic market, which runs Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., is a combination of owner and operator David Slutes’ passion as a vinyl collector, and his love of hosting unique community events. “We've done a couple of other vintage markets here and they just work so well,” Slutes said.

There’s nothing chamoy can’t fix. Got some dry, bland Hot Cheetos? Pour some chamoy on them! Want a somewhat healthy snack but craving an extra umph that takes your sliced apples to the next level? Pour some chamoy on them! From popsicles to the rim on an icy margarita, there isn’t anything chamoy doesn’t taste great on. Now imagine that tangy, spicy goodness on a fruity, sweet Watermelon Ring gummy. Is your mouth watering yet? Over at Dirty T Tamarindo, 1211 W.

This week's date night is a little different. When Tucson starts feeling like an oven, it's time to take date night to higher elevations. Last weekend, my boyfriend and I traded triple-digit temperatures for a day on Mount Lemmon, and it turned into one of my favorite dates yet. The best part? You don't need to book a cabin or take time off work to make it happen. Here's how to plan your own mountain day trip.

From record shopping at La Rosa, to vintage markets, and a Summerween pool party, there's no shortage of things to do this weekend. Incase you need a little inspiration, we've compiled our list of 37 fun events happening in Tucson July 17-19. New This Week: It’s 1981 in America, and Trevor Nelson is busy navigating adolescence in suburbia while dreaming of a life in show business.

It’s snowing at the Tucson Mall food court. Yes, you read that right. Over at K Rofle, delicate, fluffy pieces of ice gently fell into a bowl, forming a giant, snowy mountain. The mound of icy deliciousness is then covered in slices of fresh strawberries, forming a sweet barrier around the snowy shaved ice. Drizzles of silky condensed milk, sprinkles of colorful Fruity Pebbles and vanilla wafer cookies are put on top as finishing touches, completing the Mt. Everest of sweetness.

Summer in Tucson can be brutal, but for those who tough out triple-digit temps, here are some of the sweet deals and summer-exclusive events that make it worth it. The Tucson Attractions Passport is a special collection of deals and discounts to Southern Arizona area attractions offered by Arizona Attractions Alliance and Visit Tucson. When visiting an attraction, simply present your phone to redeem your discounts and special offers.

Homeward Books Collective is getting a new home! In an Instagram post on June 28, the owners of Homeward Book Collective announced that their cozy, worker-owned bookshop is moving to a new, larger location just down the street. Lillie Watson and her friends Megan Downey, Zach Gotschalk and Manny Gales opened the shop in January of 2025, looking for a way to reconnect with Tucson’s book community after previously working together at Bookmans.

I can see the finish line ahead of me. It’s fourth down and inches, and I’m on the 6-yard line; I just need to call a tush push to get me to the end. When it comes to tush pushes, there’s only one place to look to: Philadelphia. Which is exactly why I’m ending my exciting journey with a classic cheesesteak. I need one more local spot to chow down at to complete my Marana Dine and Discover Challenge and win my Vince Lombardi trophy, aka a super cute Marana-themed T-shirt.

With the seemingly never-ending construction on Grant Road, I’ve found myself driving down Miracle Mile more often than usual. I’d passed Miracle Mini Mart a few times without giving it much thought. Then, it showed up on my TikTok feed. My feed was filled with videos of people showing off mystery squishies, snack hauls and shelves packed with treats I'd never seen before. It was only a matter of time before I stopped in myself. This week, I stopped by Miracle Mini Mart, 902 W.