16 Things to Do in Tucson This Week · October 15–18, 2026

Food & Drink

All Things Brisket Demo at the Southern Arizona Fall Home Show

Pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi gives an All Things Brisket demo followed by a meet-and-greet at the Fall Home Show.

Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026 2:30 PM · Tucson Convention Center

Tohono O'odham Fry Bread Workshop

Participants learn to prepare fry bread dough, shape it, and fry it to a golden brown at the Presidio museum.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum, 196 N Court Ave

Food Pop-Up: Brazilian Delights

A Brazilian food pop-up at Button Brew House.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 5:00 PM · Button Brew House, Tucson

Music & Nightlife

Buddy Guy - Joliet

Blues legend Buddy Guy performs at the Rialto Theatre.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:30 PM · The Rialto Theatre, Tucson

Femme Drop

An all-female comedy show at Tucson Improv Movement.

Friday, October 16, 2026 8:30 PM · Tucson Improv Movement, 414 East 9th Street

TUSK: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

A tribute show celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac at the Fox Tucson Theatre.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:30 PM · Fox Tucson Theatre

Arts & Culture

Gabriel Iglesias at Tucson Convention Center - Tucson Arena

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias brings a live show to the Tucson Arena.

Friday, October 23, 2026 8:00 PM · Tucson Convention Center - Tucson Arena

Borromeo String Quartet

The Borromeo String Quartet performs a chamber music concert presented through the Tucson Convention Center.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:30 PM · Tucson Convention Center

Nosferatu (1922) Accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

The 1922 silent film Nosferatu screens with live accompaniment on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:30 PM · Fox Tucson Theatre

Family-Friendly

Trunk or Treat Tucson 2026

A free trunk-or-treat event for families at the CrossCountry Mortgage Building.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 2:00 PM · CrossCountry Mortgage Building

Fall Garrison Day

Musket and cannon demonstrations by the Presidio's Spanish Garrison, plus the opening of the Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibition.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Tucson Presidio Museum

Free Events

Downtown Tucson Beautification Project

Volunteer with United Way Days of Caring on a downtown beautification project.

Friday, October 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Downtown Tucson

Date Night

Cured & Poured

Five courses from Knellers paired with five cocktails from the hosting bar.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Downtown Tucson

Festivals & Special Events

Party in the Park

A Party in the Park festival at Rillito Park.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Rillito Park

Far Far Away: Shrek Costume Party

A Shrek-themed costume party hosted by Tucson Primas.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Sports

HYROXalypse Now - The Final Race

A HYROX fitness race event hosted by CrossFit Fixx.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:00 AM · CrossFit Fixx