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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260526T212849Z
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SUMMARY:Naren Palomino Pardo Concert
DESCRIPTION:Bolivian pianist Naren Palomino Pardo will perform a thrilling recital program featuring works by Latin American composers Villa-Lobos\, Golijov\, Caba\, Monje\, Roncal\, and Ginastera. Naren recently gave his New York City recital debut at Merkin Hall after being selected as the winner of the Foundation for Bolivian Artists’ Kantuta Concert Op. 3 auditions. The evening will begin with a pre-recital talk at 6:30pm with Naren Palomino Pardo\, Foundation for Bolivian Artists President Walter Aparicio\, and Evan Kory.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/naren-palomino-pardo-concert/
LOCATION:The Wittner Museum\, 204 N. Morley Ave.\, Nogales\, Arizona
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="La Linea Art Studio":MAILTO:somoslalinea@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260611T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260520T225547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T225547Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling at Feliz Paseos Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources for our Spring & Summer Nature Journaling Series. Each session will explore a different location. \nJournaling is a great way to focus the mind\, build creativity\, deepen curiosity\, and learn more about the plants and animals around us. Join us to explore how we can slow our pace and connect with the natural world by capturing words\, images\, and numbers on the page. \nNature Journaling at Feliz Paseos Park \nThe interconnected web of arroyos that wend their way through wild and urban spaces serve as animal superhighways linking together now-fragmented resource-rich areas. Put on your detective’s hat to discover just who has been traveling to and through this park. \n\nDate: Thursday\, June 11\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nLocation: Feliz Paseos Park\, 1600 N. Camino De Oeste\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\nCost: $5. All materials are provided\, including a new journal to take home.\nAll experience levels welcome.\nExplore and register for upcoming CLR programming in the Environmental Education section of: www.explore.pima.gov\nFor more information: www.pima.gov/CLR\, EEducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/nature-journaling-at-feliz-paseos-park/
LOCATION:Feliz Paseos Trails Park\, 1600 N Camino De Oeste\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources":MAILTO:EEducation@pima.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260330T203834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T203834Z
UID:10005865-1776506400-1776524400@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Native Nations Day
DESCRIPTION:This family friendly event celebrates 4000+ years of indigenous culture in Tucson through art\, food\, and performances.\n\nPresentation:Brandon Varela\, Director of the Old Pascua Museum and Yaqui Culture Center\, will discuss the significance of the Deer Dance to the Yaqui (Yoeme) people.\n\nPerformances:Yaqui Deer Dancers from the Old Pascua community\n\nDemonstrations/vendors may include:Pottery\, silversmithing\, gourd making\, basket making\, digital arts\, flintknapping\, and much more!\n\nFood:Sherri’s Frybread with sweet and savory toppings.\n\nIncluded in regular admissionFor more information visit:http://www.tucsonpresidio.com/living-history-days…/\n\nPresidio Museum196 N. Court AveTucson\, Az85701
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/native-nations-day/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Food Experience,History,Other
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_5914.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260330T203640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T203640Z
UID:10005868-1776274200-1776286800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous Comedy Live
DESCRIPTION:Arizona State Museum is showcasing Indigenous Comedy Live\, on April 15th\, hosted by Hotel Congress in downtown Tucson. Highlighting the humor of Indigenous comedians representing Akimel O’otham\, Pascua Yaqui\, Quechan\, Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota\, and Tohono O’odham communities: 5 comedians\, 1 stage\, 1 night under the stars! In collaboration with The Indigenous Market\, we kick off the night with the a small market of eight Indigenous artisans from Tucson and a frybread stand offered by the Miss Native UA Club.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/indigenous-comedy-live/
LOCATION:Hotel Congress\, 311 E. Congress St\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260412T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260409T165741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165741Z
UID:10006532-1775993400-1776025800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson Folk Festival returns in 2026 for its 41st year\, bringing the heart of live acoustic music back to Downtown Tucson around Jácome Plaza.\n\nFor more than four decades\, the festival has stood as a living reflection of Tucson’s creative spirit—rooted in storytelling\, cultural exchange\, and the simple\, powerful act of gathering through music. What began as a grassroots celebration has grown into one of the longest-running and largest free music festivals in the country\, while remaining deeply committed to accessibility\, authenticity\, and community connection.\nFrom emerging local voices to nationally recognized artists\, the festival creates space for artists to share their craft\, for audiences to discover something new\, and for traditions to be passed from one generation to the next.\nAt its core\, the Tucson Folk Festival is about more than music. It is a platform for cultural preservation\, a launchpad for artists\, and a shared civic experience that brings people together across backgrounds\, neighborhoods\, and lived experiences.\n\nIn a time when connection can feel fractured\, this festival reminds us what it looks like to sit side by side\, listen deeply\, and celebrate the stories\, and the art that shape us.\n\nThe vision is simple and bold: a community where the arts are not an accessory\, but a vital thread woven into everyday life —fueling creativity\, strengthening identity\, and building a more connected and resilient Tucson.\n\nCome be part of the tradition.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/arizona-folk-festival/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Jacome Plaza\, 101 N. Stone Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association":MAILTO:president@tucsonfolkfest.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
UID:10006154-1775952000-1776038399@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nThe Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. \nFind a full list of festival events here:https://www.agaveheritagefestival.com/2026-events-calendar
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-heritage-festival/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260408T232843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T232843Z
UID:10006528-1775919600-1775926800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:“Future of Water” UA Fine Arts Student Illustration and AR Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Located in Tucson within the Sonoran Desert\, the subject of water conservation and effective water usage is a major one. Being situated in a dry\, arid environment that directly impacts our way of life\, IDA (Illustration\, Design\, and Animation) students at The University of Arizona\, led by Professor Jenn Liv\, take on a first-semester project that combines illustration\, motion design\, and AR activation to create work that raises water conservation awareness. \nStudents first gather research on water conservation in Tucson\, examining current measures and incentives implemented by the city to reduce water use and promote conservation. They then develop concepts for an illustration\, followed by a storyboard to map the short animation. After concepts are approved\, students move into final production and link their illustrations and animations through the Artivive app. This assignment has produced compelling results each time it is offered\, introducing students to extended reality and interdisciplinary practice while creating interactive work that engages viewers and adds an immersive quality to each piece.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/future-of-water-ua-fine-arts-student-illustration-and-ar-exhibition/
LOCATION:Tucson Gastropark\, 1625 East Broadway Boulevard\, Tucson\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260409T165741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165741Z
UID:10006531-1775908800-1775943000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson Folk Festival returns in 2026 for its 41st year\, bringing the heart of live acoustic music back to Downtown Tucson around Jácome Plaza.\n\nFor more than four decades\, the festival has stood as a living reflection of Tucson’s creative spirit—rooted in storytelling\, cultural exchange\, and the simple\, powerful act of gathering through music. What began as a grassroots celebration has grown into one of the longest-running and largest free music festivals in the country\, while remaining deeply committed to accessibility\, authenticity\, and community connection.\nFrom emerging local voices to nationally recognized artists\, the festival creates space for artists to share their craft\, for audiences to discover something new\, and for traditions to be passed from one generation to the next.\nAt its core\, the Tucson Folk Festival is about more than music. It is a platform for cultural preservation\, a launchpad for artists\, and a shared civic experience that brings people together across backgrounds\, neighborhoods\, and lived experiences.\n\nIn a time when connection can feel fractured\, this festival reminds us what it looks like to sit side by side\, listen deeply\, and celebrate the stories\, and the art that shape us.\n\nThe vision is simple and bold: a community where the arts are not an accessory\, but a vital thread woven into everyday life —fueling creativity\, strengthening identity\, and building a more connected and resilient Tucson.\n\nCome be part of the tradition.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/arizona-folk-festival/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Jacome Plaza\, 101 N. Stone Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association":MAILTO:president@tucsonfolkfest.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
UID:10006153-1775865600-1775951999@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nThe Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. \nFind a full list of festival events here:https://www.agaveheritagefestival.com/2026-events-calendar
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-heritage-festival/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260409T165741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165741Z
UID:10006530-1775844000-1775854800@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson Folk Festival returns in 2026 for its 41st year\, bringing the heart of live acoustic music back to Downtown Tucson around Jácome Plaza.\n\nFor more than four decades\, the festival has stood as a living reflection of Tucson’s creative spirit—rooted in storytelling\, cultural exchange\, and the simple\, powerful act of gathering through music. What began as a grassroots celebration has grown into one of the longest-running and largest free music festivals in the country\, while remaining deeply committed to accessibility\, authenticity\, and community connection.\nFrom emerging local voices to nationally recognized artists\, the festival creates space for artists to share their craft\, for audiences to discover something new\, and for traditions to be passed from one generation to the next.\nAt its core\, the Tucson Folk Festival is about more than music. It is a platform for cultural preservation\, a launchpad for artists\, and a shared civic experience that brings people together across backgrounds\, neighborhoods\, and lived experiences.\n\nIn a time when connection can feel fractured\, this festival reminds us what it looks like to sit side by side\, listen deeply\, and celebrate the stories\, and the art that shape us.\n\nThe vision is simple and bold: a community where the arts are not an accessory\, but a vital thread woven into everyday life —fueling creativity\, strengthening identity\, and building a more connected and resilient Tucson.\n\nCome be part of the tradition.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/arizona-folk-festival/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Jacome Plaza\, 101 N. Stone Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association":MAILTO:president@tucsonfolkfest.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
UID:10006152-1775779200-1775865599@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nThe Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. \nFind a full list of festival events here:https://www.agaveheritagefestival.com/2026-events-calendar
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-heritage-festival/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260409T165741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T165741Z
UID:10006529-1775757600-1775770200@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Arizona Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson Folk Festival returns in 2026 for its 41st year\, bringing the heart of live acoustic music back to Downtown Tucson around Jácome Plaza.\n\nFor more than four decades\, the festival has stood as a living reflection of Tucson’s creative spirit—rooted in storytelling\, cultural exchange\, and the simple\, powerful act of gathering through music. What began as a grassroots celebration has grown into one of the longest-running and largest free music festivals in the country\, while remaining deeply committed to accessibility\, authenticity\, and community connection.\nFrom emerging local voices to nationally recognized artists\, the festival creates space for artists to share their craft\, for audiences to discover something new\, and for traditions to be passed from one generation to the next.\nAt its core\, the Tucson Folk Festival is about more than music. It is a platform for cultural preservation\, a launchpad for artists\, and a shared civic experience that brings people together across backgrounds\, neighborhoods\, and lived experiences.\n\nIn a time when connection can feel fractured\, this festival reminds us what it looks like to sit side by side\, listen deeply\, and celebrate the stories\, and the art that shape us.\n\nThe vision is simple and bold: a community where the arts are not an accessory\, but a vital thread woven into everyday life —fueling creativity\, strengthening identity\, and building a more connected and resilient Tucson.\n\nCome be part of the tradition.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/arizona-folk-festival/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Jacome Plaza\, 101 N. Stone Ave\, Tucson\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association":MAILTO:president@tucsonfolkfest.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
UID:10006520-1775721600-1775754000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nThe Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. \nFind a full list of festival events here:https://www.agaveheritagefestival.com/2026-events-calendar
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-heritage-festival/2026-04-09/2/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260408T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224327Z
UID:10006151-1775692800-1775779199@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nThe Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. \nFind a full list of festival events here:https://www.agaveheritagefestival.com/2026-events-calendar
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-heritage-festival/2026-04-09/1/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Tucson
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Lectures,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140459
CREATED:20260212T181249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T181249Z
UID:10004290-1774033200-1774044000@santacruzheritage.org
SUMMARY:Performing Arts: Mariachi Pueblo Viejo
DESCRIPTION:Tubac\, Arizona \nat 7:00 p.m. \nFounded in May 2021 by Director Manuel Ponce\, Mariachi Pueblo Viejo was created to showcase the authentic spirit of Jalisco’s mariachi tradition. Now celebrating 5 years\, the group has quickly earned recognition for its musical excellence and passion for preserving Mexico’s cultural heritage. \n  \n\nMembers: $35.00\nNon-Members: $40.00\n\n  \nFor more information\, please visit this link. 
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/performing-arts-mariachi-pueblo-viejo/
LOCATION:Tubac Center of The Arts\, 9 Plaza Road\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nogales Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:visitus@thenogaleschamber.org
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