Tucson Weekly

When: Wed., Sept. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join the UA Libraries Special Collections to celebrate the opening of the De Manteles Largos exhibition with a panel discussion about the importance of food, history, identity, traditions and community. 1510 E. University Blvd., Tucson Downtown / 4th Ave / University 1 event

This educational session explores the critical connections between Medicare decisions and financial planning in retirement. Whether you’re nearing retirement or already navigating it, this session offers practical guidance to help

If you live in Tucson, you know Sonoran summers do not mess around. Between consecutive days well over 100 degrees, humidity spikes when the monsoons roll in, and intense desert sunshine, keeping a household livable feels like a constant battle. Our local weather isn’t getting any cooler, and extreme thermal stress impacts far more than just our patience—it puts your entire home to the test.

Finding the best renters insurance in Arizona starts with the desert, not the paperwork. A July monsoon can drive 60-mph gusts and blowing dust through the Valley in minutes, and a 115-degree afternoon can cut the power long enough to spoil everything in your fridge. Renters underestimate how fast a covered loss piles up, from a wind-driven leak over the bed to a break-in while you’re at work. A landlord’s policy pays for the building, not your laptop or the couch you’re still financing.

Tucson has never had a shortage of places to lose yourself in art, music, dance or theater — and this fall is no exception. From the intimate 80-seat house at Invisible Theatre to the grand restored marquee of the Fox, from classical ballet to border-rooted storytelling to contemporary dance in a converted YMCA, the city’s arts scene is as eclectic as the city itself. Here’s your guide to what’s happening this season.

Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. and Friends of Saguaro National Park (FOSNP) partner for a second run of their limited-edition Mesquite Amber with changes to the original recipe. The second edition of Mesquite Amber features small recipe adjustments by Ben Vernon — the Crooked Tooth co-owner — to deepen the Sonoran flavors of the first edition while still keeping the same lager flavors.

While researching the history of the Tanque Verde Unified School District, Director of Communications Kristie Stevens discovered a photo that she said captivated her. The image was from 1929 and depicted a diverse group of students in front of a three-room schoolhouse. “I get goosebumps when I think about it,” Stevens said.

For Desert Edge High School cheerleader Jaicee Dennis and Millennium High School football player Kiaun Davison, the spotlight that comes with representing their schools is an opportunity to remind other teenagers that asking for help is a sign of strength.

JARS Cannabis, which was founded in 2020 in East Detroit, has evolved into a large network of dispensaries, with locations in Michigan, Arizona and Colorado. Now, JARS has acquired Sonoran Roots, an award-winning craft cannabis brand that was founded in Tempe, that would eventually open its own dispensary chain, Ponderosa. JARS and Ponderosa were amongst seven dispensaries ranked on Leafly’s Top 20 U.S Dispensaries in 2025.

The 8th Annual Sonoran Restaurant Week, set for Sept. 4 through 13, is an ideal opportunity to discover new restaurants, revisit local favorites and experience the rich flavors of southern Arizona. More than 100 restaurants have signed up. The 10-day culinary celebration showcases Tucson’s dining scene with exclusive prix fixe menus and special one-night-only dining experiences.