Entertainment Schedule
(All events are free unless otherwise noted)
Scott Ave. Main Stage @ Congress St.
6pm-6:45pm: Arizona Opera’s “Gift of Music” — Join Arizona Opera as they spread some holiday cheer and thank the community for its support of their programming. The Tucson OperaTunity Troupe will perform selections of holiday music, both new and old, to lighten the spirits of all who listen.
6:45pm-7pm: Frisky Frolic Stilt Dance Party by Tucson Circus Arts
7pm-8:15pm: Hey, Bucko! honors the sounds that capture our phenomenal landscape and local histories. The tunes have been described by fans as “Spaghetti Western meets World Music.”
8:15pm-8:30pm: Odaiko Sonora Drumming Demo
8:30pm-9:45pm: Stuart Oliver & The Desert Angels — Local folk musician and producer Stuart Oliver, founder of Old Bisbee Records, fronts his new Cosmic Americana band, The Desert Angels.
Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
7:30pm: Romeros with Concerto Malaga (Classical, $25-$62)
Street Entertainment
Along Downtown’s Streets
Window Decorations by Downtown Merchants!
5:45pm-6pm: Seven Pipers Band Procession with Santa & Co. See below.
6pm-9pm: Living Statues & Stilt Walkers
- photo: Justin Haugen
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Chicago Store, 130 E. Congress St.
6pm-10pm: Deceptively Innocent
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Kids’ Corner + Firetruck Adventure Zone
Jackson Street parking lot, one block south of Broadway Boulevard & between Scott & Stone Avenues.
Kids & Families! Gather here at 5:30pm and meet up with Santa, the 7 Pipers Band and Stilt Walkers from Tucson Circus Arts to join in the Santa & Co. walking sidewalk parade to the North Pole’s Downtown base at MEB Management, 120 E. Congress St.
Santa visits from 6pm-9pm!
Cinema La Placita Presents: It’s A Wonderful Life (6pm)
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La Placita Village: Outdoor plaza 110 S. Church Ave. (Southwest corner of Broadway and Church Ave.)
6pm-10pm: Join Kevin and Tanishia, the Sacred Soul Choir, and more. Enter to win movie tickets to see The Polar Express at the FOX Tucson Theatre and other prizes. It’s a Soulful Christmas at The Soul Music Celebration at 2nd Saturdays Downtown. For more info visit Southwest Soul Circuit.
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NW Corner Congress St./Stone Ave. @ Fox
6pm-9pm: Jake Garcia (Flamenco-influenced guitar)
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Jackson Street (between Scott & Stone Avenues)
4pm-10pm: FC Tucson/Street Soccer
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Downtown Venues
Beowulf Alley Theatre 11 S. 6th Ave.
7:30pm: Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh ($18-$20)
“Brewd” Coffee Lounge 39 N. 6th Ave.
5pm-10pm: Concert to benefit Toys For Tots
Club Congress 311 E. Congress St.
7pm: Neil Hamburger ($12)
Elliott’s on Congress 135 E. Congress St.
8pm: Copper & Congress
Flanagan’s Celtic Corner 222 E. Congress St.
7pm: The Out of Kilters
Hotel Congress 311 E. Congress St.
6pm: Whiskey Weekend: Grand Tasting ($45)
La Cocina @ Old Town Artisans 201 N. Court Ave.
10pm: DJ Herm
MEB Property Management 120 E. Congress St.
6pm-9pm: Santa’s Workshop! Photo ops with Santa!
The Screening Room 127 E. Congress St.
7pm: Zhon: The Alien Interviews
Temple of Music & Art , 330 S. Scott Avenue
8pm: Jane Austen’s “Emma” ($60‐$79)
Temple Lounge 330 S. Scott Ave.
10pm: Café Bohemia: The Narrows ($5)
Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Ave.
7:30pm: AZ Wildcat Hockey vs NAU ($8-$15)
Exhibits
The Drawing Studio 135 S. 6th Ave.
6pm-9m: Small Wonders – Jewel Box exhibit
245 E. Congress St #171
6pm-10pm: 3 Degrees of Strangers: Connections in Downtown exhibit