🦋✨ Step into a world of wonder at Butterfly Magic at the Tucson Botanical Gardens! Don’t miss your chance to surround yourself with beautiful, vibrant butterflies from around the globe in this tropical oasis tucked into the desert. 🌺 Perfect for nature lovers, families, and anyone looking to experience the magic of these beautiful creatures up close. Opening October 1! 🦋🌿 #botanicalgardens #butterflygarden
Melissa Brown Dominguez and Mel Dominguez are co-owners of Galeria Mitotera, an art gallery in South Tucson that celebrates Latinx culture, artists of color, and unity. Together, "the Mel's" have created a space for the community to come together and support artists from Arizona and across the border. Follow Galeria Mitotera for the latest events and news. #vivatucson #hispanicheritagemonth #latino #somostucson #latinx #latinxheritagemonth #latinxcreatives
A typical night at a Divas Illusion Show performance consists of a sold-out audience, lots of dancing, and unmatched joy. Armando Alvarez, founder and owner of Divas Illusion Show, shares the art of Mexican impersonation drag through his themed shows at Chelas Latin Cuisine. From Disney Drag Brunch to Karol G Night, Armando and his team of talented performers have created an incredible lineup of shows that provide a safe space for all. Follow DIVAS Illusion Show to stay up to date on upcoming performances and don’t miss this week’s show, “Noche Mexicana: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month,” TONIGHT, Sept. 26! #vivatucson #hispanicheritagemonth #latino #dragshow #mexicandrag #latinoheritagemonth #hispanic #latinx #latinxheritagemonth #somostucson
El Taco Rustico
Take a look behind the scenes at the making of Chef Juan Alamanza’s famous birria at El Rustico. 🌮 This Tucson-favorite has brought the authentic flavors of Northern Mexico to the table for generations. Check out the next episode in our America’s Best Mexican Food series now live at https://youtu.be/PUZ-IKGvDkk. Zio Peppe #americasbestmexicanfood #mexicanfood
Hispanic Heritage Month Events 9/23-9/29
Let the festivities continue! 🎉 💃🏻 Here’s what’s going on this week in Tucson in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! For more info on these events and to explore what’s coming up, check out VisitTucson.org/Viva. #SomosTucson #LatinoHeritage #HispanicHeritageMonth #VivaTucson
• Sept. 24 / 7:30 p.m.: An Evening with Lila Downs Fox Tucson Theatre Lila Downs
• Sept. 24 / 7:00 p.m.: AR Flamenco Presents: Tablao Flamenco Kickoff with Special Guest “La Checha” The Century Room
• Sept. 25 / 7 p.m.: Cinema Tucsón: Take Me in Your Arms/Llévame en tus brazos @foxtucsontheatre
• Sept. 26 / Noche Mexicana DIVAS Illusion Show @chelaslatincuisine
• Sept. 27 / 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Music in the Courtyard - Gertie and the T.O. Boyz Pima Play
• Sept. 27 / 3-4 p.m.: Paint Loteria Card Designs at Eckstrom-Columbus Library Pima County Public Library
• Sept. 27 / 8-10 a.m.: Santa Cruz River History Tour @tucsonpresidiomuseum Mission Garden
• Sept. 28 / 8 p.m: Chayanne: Bailemos Otra Vez Tour Tucson Convention Center CHAYANNE
• Sept. 28 / 2-5 p.m.: Chicana Photographers LA! Artist Panel and Reception @centerforcreativephotography
• Sept. 28 / 8 p.m.: Tejano Conjunto Shootout Casino Del Sol
• Sept. 29 / 3-5 p.m.: Book Launch for The Molino: A Memoir by Melani Martinez Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block Mexican American Heritage & History Museum in Tucson AZ
Flaps and Racks
“Aquí en Tucson, hay espacio para la cultura del país que sea.”
“Here in Tucson, there is space for any country’s culture.”
Jeffrey Flores proudly shares his Puerto Rican heritage by blending Caribbean flavors and traditional American fare at his restaurant Flaps and Racks, serving up delicious and exciting dishes that tell a story. 🇵🇷
#vivatucson #hispanicheritagemonth #latino #latinoheritagemonth #hispanic #latinx #latinxheritagemonth #somostucson
Yōlia Botánica
Mexican-born Guadalupe Tineo opened Yōlia Botánica as a safe space to share the spiritual healing practices she had grown up with. Reconnecting with her ancestral roots has allowed her to reclaim her identity. Listen to see how she is helping others do the same: #hispanicheritagemonth #latinx #latinxheritagemonth #somostucson #vivatucson #latinxownedbusiness
Hispanic Heritage Month Events
Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing and Tucson is ready for la fiesta! 🎉 Check out some of the events going on this upcoming week below. ⬇️ If you didn’t catch this beautiful performance by Ballet Folklorico Tapatio at the Consulado de México en Tucson’s Fiesta Mexicana yesterday, you can visit their page for upcoming performances and of course, go to VisitTucson.org/Viva for more events around Tucson all Hispanic Heritage Month! #SomosTucson #LatinoHeritage #HispanicHeritageMonth #VivaTucson
• Sept. 19 / 8 p.m.: Alejandro Fernández LIVE Casino Del Sol
• Sept. 19 / 6-8 p.m.: Karol G Paint & Sip Party @chelaslatincuisine DIVAS Illusion Show
• Sept. 20 / 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Music in the Courtyard - Maximiliano Larrea Pima Play
• Sept. 20 / 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: The Abuelas Project Mexican American Heritage & History Museum in Tucson AZ
• Sept. 22 / 10-11 a.m.: A Taste of Tucson Tamale Tucson Tamale Market Yelp Tucson
🎉 Let’s get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month together! 🎉 Tucson’s Latino roots are what make this city shine. 🌵✨ Here’s a sneak peek of some amazing Latino-owned businesses that are the corazón of our community. From delicious sabores to unique artesanías, they make Tucson special! ❤️ Full video coming soon—stay tuned! 💥 #SupportLocal #TucsonLatino #HispanicHeritageMonth #OrgulloLatino #somostucson
Kitt Peak National Observatory is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 27 and they are inviting YOU to come celebrate! 🥳 For one day only, all daytime tours will be FREE and evening tours will be back to their 1964 rates of $8-9! That’s right, they’re rolling tour prices back to the 60’s. 🕰️ Book your tour at kpno.noirlab.edu or visit NOIRLab. 💫 🪐 🌙
Hispanic Heritage Month Events 9/9-9/15
Get ready to celebrate Tucson’s roots in a big way! 🎉 This Hispanic Heritage Month, the city is buzzing with incredible events—think música, arte, and of course, amazing food. 🎶🖼️🌮
Tucson’s rich Hispanic heritage is at the heart of what makes our city so unique. Want to join in? Visit VisitTucson.org/Viva for all the details and event listings. ¡Nos vemos allá! 🌵❤️
• Sept. 10 / 1 p.m.: Norteño and Tejano: A Curious Conversation Inspired by Upcoming Music Fox Tucson Theatre
• Sept. 13 / 11 a.m-1 p.m.: Music in the Courtyard - Angelina Ramirez Pima Play
• Sept. 13 / 5-11 p.m.: Fiestas Patrias St. Philips Plaza Reforma Modern Mexican. Mezcal + Tequila
• Sept. 13 / 6-9 p.m.: Opening Program for Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva @The Center for Creative Photography
• Sept. 13 / 7 p.m.: Sonoran Cinema Presents: Coco Tohono Chul
• Sept. 13-15 / 8 a.m.-12 p.m.: Chile Festival at Heirloom Markets Heirloom Farmers Markets
• Sept. 14 / 5-8 p.m.: Mexican Independence Day Celebration Presidio San Agustín del Tucson
• Sept. 14 / 6-9 p.m.: Borderlands Summer Fiesta: Las Hermanas Release Party Borderlands Brewing Company
• Sept. 14 / 8 p.m.: Teo Gonzales Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment
• Sept. 14 / 7:30 p.m.: Music & Movies: Selena @Fox Tucson Theatre
• Sept. 15 / 7 p.m.: Mexican Independence Day Concert and “El Grito” Tucson Convention Center Consulado de México en Tucson Pima County
#VivaTucson #HispanicHeritageMonth #OrgulloLatino #SomosTucson #VisitTucson
