This is one of my favorite local markets. I always go here to get unique gifts for the holidays…read more They also have amazing food trucks during the market. If you happen to be in the area please don't miss it!

So happy that I got to attend this food and craft festival on this gorgeous 80 degree December day…read morehere in Tucson. I love going to these types of events. All the food trucks and stalls are in a different area. Communal tables are set up as well. The lines are long but worth the wait. We got to try a Mexican hot dog with Frito chips on top, killer coffee and a Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet. This was the perfect place for me to buy some souvenirs to bring back. And of course I got some goodies for myself. My son got a small tub of homemade salsa. Tons of booths to explore. I highly recommend. Make sure to wear tons of sunscreen.

Downtown Tucson is currently bustling with the annual Tucson Rock and Gem show. Many of the hotels…read morealong I-10 are occupied by vendors from all over the world. You'll find just about everything your heart desires. There are rocks, gems, fossils, supplies for rock hounds, beautiful displays of precious gems, artifacts, toys, clothing and much more. The show runs for two weeks. You can't possibly see everything in the two weeks. Choose what you want to see and focus on that. There are free shuttles that take you to different areas in Tucson. Fun times. Be ready to park in fee lots. Very little free street parking unless you are on the outskirts of the town.

I'm not often in Tucson, though it's a pretty easy drive from the Phoenix area. One of my favorite…read morebands was touring with a stop at the Rialto, so I drove down. I stayed at the Hilton in the convention center area, and took an uber to downtown. Parking would be challenging, so this worked out. Not a bad area, but I'd definitely avoid in the dark personally if alone.

Looks like a giant donut!…read more This piece of public art is very simple, just an upright circle that lights up at night. It was was originally created for the Luminarias del Pueblo fundraising auction in April 2005. It is located in the median on West Alameda Street between El Presidio Park and the Tucson Museum of Art. I put in a location edit on Yelp back in Nov. 2022 since the location marker was incorrect. Hubby & I drove all over looking for it. Since then, it has been corrected. Be careful crossing the road to get to it! Desert O is a translucent ring that is 6 feet in diameter This object has a steel skeleton inside that can be seen both during the day and at night. It basically looks white and pretty unremarkable during the day. The ring displays a pattern of colored LED lights that circle slowly inside the sculpture. It is covered with frosted acrylic panels that make it glow brightly. This art is a solar-powered. There is one 'secret' touch-sensitive button that allows visitors to control the lighting. You have to find it from the hundreds of metal fasteners holding the sculpture together. It was nice to get out and take a look at this public art!

nothing really special here. when it was built I was in high school and we called it the glass…read moreDonut. sounds allot better than glass O . around the holidays they decorate it as a wreath, or art least I remember they used to.

This place is a treasure. The restored-- and not quiet yet restored --- buses and trolleys are…read moregreat and guests are welcomed to go inside them. The person in charge is a very kind retired bus driver who makes models of the busses in his free time. It's a really neat place.

The Old Pueblo Trolley is great if you are spending some time knocking around this area. The…read moretrolley runs about 6-7 blocks down University from the U of A main gate, then turns south on 4th Ave for another 8 blocks or more and takes you through the restaurants, coffeehouses and shops that are commonly found in the vicinity of a major University. The trolley car itself is cool. I found out from the conductor that it was made in Japan around 1950. They bought it for scrap value but it was costly to move to the US. Much of the signage is in Japanese. The car is well crafted and comprised primarily of wood. The trolley is $1 to ride but Sundays are only .25. You can pretty much hop on or off anywhere along the route which is very convenient. The trolley ride really lends itself to a relaxing afternoon wandering around this neighborhood.

Nice little Collective that houses a range of activities from movie screenings, live music (some…read moregreat old time punk bands + new bands), classes ( Bike Repair, etc) , newspapers, zines, books, brochures, stickers, etc. The center is open Tues. 3-7pm, Thurs. 4-7pm, Saturday 12-4pm, besides during other posted events.

Great collective, good Venue, great bands (often local), good people. Wonderful Lending library &…read morecommunity resource center with a variety of classes available.

I was impressed by the number of restaurants and vendors here. This is really a first-class event…read more I thought there would be a couple breweries and a little wine, but there were several distributors there pouring. There was plenty of wine, beer, and a couple cocktails. It's easy to overdo it when you're sampling drinks, so be careful to keep track! A couple of the restaurants had run out of samples before we could get to them, but we still had plenty. They had great live music. Red Door Spa was there as well. My friend got a massage, and I got a five-minute manicure from the girls there. It was really fun. We enjoyed walking through the galleries a little as well. Overall, fun event. The ticket price is pretty high at $50, I wouldn't say you necessarily get your money's worth in small plates and tastings, but it's a fundraiser for the museum and a very nice event.

What do you get when you combine a fabulous space, 150 wines and 24 local restaurants? CRUSH! Oh…read morewait, I missed the live DJ, Orbital Evolution Hoop Troupe and of course the silent auction. CRUSH is one of those events that you look forward to ever year. The Tucson Museum of Art is an incredible space and houses some great art collections in addition to fabulous events throughout the year. CRUSH is all about bringing foodies, wino's and art lovers together to celebrate and support the museum. Getting to taste food from many of our favorite local restaurants and chatting with the chefs is one of my favorite parts of the evening. Chef Janos, Hacienda del Sol, Tavolino, Lodge on the Desert, Primo, Jasper cafe, Abbey, Jax Kitchen, Flemings, Armitage, Paradise Bakery, Tubac Resort and so many more were this year. Looking forward to what next year will bring!

Well, our 4th time visiting this fine small establishment! And let me tell you they 'do not'…read moredisappoint. Perche' No in English means 'Why Not'? Between the impeccable outstanding service, amazing friendly staff and the quality of the food 'Why Not' give them your business? We just cannot say enough about this small quaint Italian Restaurant. Reservations are a must as this is a very small establishment and fills up very fast each and every day. The food is so ' FLAVOR-TOWN' that your mouth explodes with pleasure with every last bite! The Shrimp Scampi Style is a special request and is not even on the menu but they will gladly make it your way. The Butternut Squash Ravioli is to die for and the Beef Rib Tortellini just simply melts in your happy mouth! And as to the freshly daily made desserts...try the Tiramisu and Pistachio Ricotta Cake as they are both over the top with deliciousness! Your water glass never gets below 'half fun' as the attention to detail and friendly service is simply impeccable! Cheers to your visit to Perche' No.....Why Not! :)

We were here for our anniversary dinner, my husband made reservations in advance (definitely need)…read moreit's a smaller venue downtown next to the fox theater. We waited a minute to be seated in a small corner table next to the kitchen We waited quite a long time to have our server acknowledge us we had already picked out food by the time they came. She made us aware of specials they had. They don't have a mocktail menu but the server said she would be able to come up with something for me which was very fruity and sweet definitely not my taste. I wish they would incorporate a mocktail menu or better NA options. The appetizer we had was calamari which was decent- my husband wasn't a fan of the breading texture it has a lumpiness to it maybe like a crushed cornflake feel. Not our favorite but overall it was cooked great not overdone. Love the roasted lemon on the side. I had the short rib ravioli which the ravioli itself was good. The sauce was interesting it had a sweetness to it that I wasn't a fan of. I've had short rib ravioli at wildflower which they also did a white sauce which I preferred due to it being savory. I can tell it was a wine based sauce which had a nice depth of flavor but the sweetness really killed it for me. My husband had the baked ravioli which was a lasagna style which was great! Robust sauce and large portion. If you're in Tucson the sauce seems very similar to Nate's. We did get a free cheesecake for our anniversary which was very nice, my husband loved this and he's super picky about cheesecake. Overall not bad- I think I'd maybe come to try some other dishes but service felt very slow, I wasn't blown away with anything and it was very pricey, mocktail options definitely lacked if you're sober.

one of the best competitions i have ever done!!! i had a blast and simultaneously got a killer work…read moreout. this event is so well done, fun for all ages, and a definite challenge. it was super organized, and these people clearly know what they are doing. the contests at the end of the event are hilarious, and its worth going to the after party if you can't/aren't participating in the race. where else could you find a 'stache dance contest? i can't wait to do this again next year!!

Grateful to Yelp for inviting us Yelpers to come for the Momentos series at TMA, a celebration of…read moreArizona's Biennial Artists. What a stunning collection of local artists and their art. In addition to the beautiful artwork we could peruse, there was snacks and mangonadas, a DJ, and drinks. One of the museum staff also walked us through an activity to discuss and share our reactions to the art. I loved that she made it feel approachable, even for folks like me who are not art experts. My husband is a big art lover and ended up buying a membership before we left. Can't wait to come back to explore the rest of the collection! Highly recommend stopping by for the Momentos series this summer.

The biennial exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art was an awesome event! Laila from TMA was an…read moreawesome tour guide who made being at the museum a fun experience that was interactive. Instead of just looking at pieces we were able to really talk about them as a group, get others perspectives, and even meet some new people in the process! I especially loved that we were using yellow number two pencils to create words that resonated with us as we looked at the art. I know that's an odd thing to say, but I don't get to use pencils much (always on a computer) so it was a fun treat. The bartender was fantastic I had a Diet Coke. The DJ kept the tunes pumping and they even had one of my favorite local photographers. Carlos Chavez documenting the event. I especially enjoyed a refreshing mango and watermelon gelati from gelu because it was so dang hot outside, but between the gelati and TMA keeping the museum, nice and cool. It was a pleasant experience. The exhibits were fantastic and having time to learn from Lex, one of the artists about her work and going through the flower, making exercise was so much fun. My flower was certainly an amateur attempt at art, but it was still fun to sit and color and chat with other yelpers while we answered the questions that Lex had curated for us. The other displays and installations were very diverse in subject matter, medium and energy. There was lots of interesting and fun ways to display creativity on show. I really enjoyed my first visit to TMA and will totally be back in the future!

I am new to Pennsylvania and was raised on New York City and New Jersey pizza. Caruso's was very…read moregood. I had a vegetable and a plain to check it out. I was not disappointed. It was delicious. Generous toppings.

They were very nice and I liked the food! There was quite the crowd with the 4th Ave street fair…read morebut they kept everything running smoothly and I had a great time. Good pizza and drinks!