Upcoming Tucson area events
(recommended by Whats Up Tucson)

University of Arizona Spring Graduation Commencement
Date: Fri May 16 at 7:30pm
Location: Arizona Stadium
What’s up: Graduating class of 2025 commencement ceremony
More info: https://commencement.arizona.edu/2025-commencement


Brew At The Zoo
Date: Sat May 17 from 6:30pm-9pm
Location: Reid Park Zoo
What’s up: Taste a wide selection of craft beers, hard ciders, lager and ales as you enjoy the zoo, plus live music and food. 21 and over event
More info: https://reidparkzoo.org/event/brew-at-the-zoo-2025/


Star Wars: The Force Awakens - in concert
Date: Sat May 17 at 7:30pm and Sun May 18 at 2pm
Location: Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
What’s up: Watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens while the Tucson Symphony Orchestra performs the music score live
More info: https://www.tucsonsymphony.org/event/star-wars-the-force-awakens-in-concert/2025-05-17/


Tucson 5000 and FitKidz Mile
Date: Sun May 18 starting at 6:45am
Location: Reid Park
What’s up: 5k running event, and FitKidz Mile is a course for kids
More info: https://runsar.org/events/tucson-5000-fitkidz-mile/


Music Under The Stars
Date: Sun May 18 and Sun May 25 - starting at 7pm
Location: DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park
What’s up: Performances by the Tucson Pops Orchestra under the stars. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Free admission
More info: https://www.tucsonpops.org/


Pirate and Mermaid Day
Date: Sat May 17 at 2pm
Location: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E Tanque Verde
What’s up: Dress up in pirate or mermaid costumes, dance to live music, test your swashbuckling skills, enjoy amusement rides. $15 admission
More info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/traildusttown/1635637?fbclid=IwY2xjawKHu9dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwcjExaEUzdmMyZ2ZYTm84AR4Abx9RboGI3P2SNu_06zepNvcwjwAxQzdjbHqusp5UAd74ZSB-vVEUwXDfgA_aem_AjXay12DtCNNR8NZs9-jSg


Pima Community College Spring Graduation Commencement
Date: Wed May 21 at 7pm
Location: Tucson Convention Center
What’s up: Graduating class of 2025 commencement ceremony
More info: https://pima.edu/student-resources/graduation/ceremony.html