Tucson Love Letter

05/27/2026

celebrate monsoon with meeeeee ☔️☔️

I’m hosting Monswoon, a celebration of Tucson’s rainy season 🌈 Join me 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at the lovely Coalition Space, 311 E. 7th St.

Expect 20 artists and bakers with monsoon-themed items including jewelry, candles, soap, prints, treats and more! There will also be food, coffee, a photo booth, aura photography, free monsoon-themed crafts, interactive STEM activities, a custom bookmark bar, and a donation drive benefitting Gator-Aid Tucson 🫶

⚡️ VENDORS:

1989 Bake House
Aall Forms of Life
Arya Tara
Beads Over Diamonds
Brushes and Boots
Confia Coffee
Coy Creative
Ducky’s Pineapple Banana Bread
Goodness Glass
June’s Booth
Juvelarto Designs
Larrea Skincare
Lumbre Pizza
MadeItMikayla
Mehgan on the Moon
Monsoon Mystics
Nice Dreams Ice Cream
Planet Gabu
SARSEF
Scented Leaf
Sonoran Rosie
Stubborn Worn
The Pink Saguaro
Toad Knot Studio
Tough Kitty Designs
YellowBird Farm

⛈️ Thank you to the lovely Monswoon sponsors!! Scented Leaf and Sonoran House 💌

05/26/2026

The new Stacks Book Club is now open!! Books, coffee, beer, wine and late hours 👀🫶

📍 2920 E. Broadway Blvd., open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday!
📚 First location is in Oro Valley at 1880 E. Tangerine Rd. Suite 140 ✨

05/25/2026

Things to do in Tucson this weekend 🫶💌 Head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for more!!

05/22/2026

Ignite Sign Art Museum is known for their neon signs and funky memorabilia. In 2025, a fire destroyed part of the Tucson museum — here's a small update and how to help.

Ignite Sign Art Museum is known for their neon signs. In 2025, a fire destroyed part of the Tucson museum. Here's an update and how to help.

05/20/2026

Celebrate monsoon with vendors selling monsoon-themed items! Also expect food, a photo booth, aura photography, free crafts and free STEM activities! ☔️

Tucson Love Letter is throwing a monsoon-themed party with vendors, food, crafts and more activities in downtown Tucson.

05/20/2026

Stacks' first location is in Oro Valley — now they're opening a store in midtown Tucson!

Stacks Book Club opened its first location in Oro Valley in 2023. Now they're opening a second location, this time in midtown Tucson.

05/18/2026

Things to do in Tucson this weekend ❤️‍🔥🫶 Head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for more!

I said 14 but I meant 16 apparently hehe

🎨 Third Thursday, 6-9 p.m. May 21 — free admission, music, food, drinks, presentation by No Desert Data Center Coalition at MOCA Tucson

🎲 Trinket Trade Sesh, 6-8 p.m. May 21 — cannabis-friendly trinket trade at Sunset Education Center

🏴‍☠️ Mutiny by Tune Town Productions, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 22 — pirate-themed rave at Surly W***h Pub / $17.85+

🥟 Tucson Asian Night Market, 6-10 p.m. May 23 — celebration of Asian culture w/ food, performances, vendors at Kino Sports Complex South / $10

🦋 Beltane Night Market by Mourning Star Curio and Bloodless Tattoo, 6-10 p.m. May 23 — spooky, alt, oddity vendors + music, tattoos, food at 236 S. Scott Ave.

✨ Showfolk Swap Meet by Q***rd Science, Chocolate Box Burlesque, Miss Pineapple Presents, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 — market for nightlife performers at the Coalition Space

🍕 Pizza Throwdown & Dessert Duel by Tucson Originals, 6-8 p.m. May 23 — pizza & dessert samples + vote for your fave at Fresco Pizzeria / $71.21

💌 Postcard Party by Tucson Love Letter and Di Luna Candles, 2-5:30 p.m. May 23 — free postcard decorating + treat/coffee vendors at Di Luna

📝 Scrap & Clip by Gather and Glow Club, 5-7 p.m. May 23 — junk journaling + DIY journal clips at 1989 Bake House / $30

👗 Desert Haze Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 23 — shop vintage clothing at Hotel Congress

🖼️ Smol Worx by Bun Bun Vending, 5-8 p.m. May 23 — opening party for vending machine art show at Crooked Tooth Brewing

🧁 Mommy & Me Workshop by Magdalenas Home Bakery, 11 a.m. to noon May 23 — kids workshop w/ storytime, crafts, cupcake decorating at Di Luna Candles / $15 per child

🎵 Broadway Rave, 9 p.m. May 23 — rave for musical theater fans at La Rosa / $26.49+

🧚 Fairycore Market by Desert Goth Club and Emiliaxocosmetics, 5 p.m. May 24 — themed market w/ vendors, crafts, food at Hotel McCoy

🌊 Splash of Junk by Artsy Babes Club, 2 p.m. May 24 — poolside junk journaling at The Tuxon / $35

🎈 Arizona Poppy’s Birthday Party, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 24 — 20% off the store, cake, coffee & TLL pop-up at Arizona Poppy

05/17/2026

Once a week, neighbors make a line outside of Ally Paz's north-side home for croissants, cookies and scones 🥐

Every Saturday morning, neighbors line up to get baked goods from Saguaro & Sunrise, a farm stand on Tucson's north side.

05/04/2026

Things to do in Tucson this weekend 🫶💘 Head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for more!!

🪩 Decades Prom Night, 7 p.m. May 7 — best dressed contest, karaoke, specialty drinks at R Bar // free admission

🎨 First Thursday, 5-8 p.m. May 7 — pay-what-you-wish admission, crafts, music, drinks, flower vendor at the Tucson Museum of Art

🔥 New Beginnings by Cirque Collective, 6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. May 8-9 — aerial performances, acrobatics, fire acts at Valley of the Moon // $15-$50

💕 Somos Puro Love by Somos Tucson and Tucson Love Letter, 6-10 p.m. May 9 — celebration of Latino culture with vendors, food, music and more near Galeria Mitotera // free admission

📝 Paper Dolls & Coffee Calls by Keep Tucson Crafty, 12-3 p.m. May 9 — paper doll junk journaling with Stubborn Worn at Di Luna Candles // $25

📺 Retro Game Show Night, 7 p.m. May 9 — comedic twist on TV game shows at 191 Toole // $15

🛍️ Mother’s Day Mercado, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 — shop from vendors + get bagels and coffee at Chappopin Cafe // free admission

📓 Zine Workshop by Tucson Zine Fest, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 — make your own zine at Groundworks // free admission

🖼️ Bedazzled Frames Workshop by Gather and Glow Club, 1-3 p.m. May 10 — decorate a picture frame at Di Luna Candles // $30

🎧 Audiobook Walking Club by Stacks Book Club and Tucson Love Letter, 8:30-10 a.m. May 10 — put on your headphones and listen to an audiobook while walking with us downtown, meet at Hotel Congress // free admission

05/04/2026

Things to do in Tucson this May 🫶✨ Head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for more!

New Beginnings by Cirque Collective, May 8-9 — acrobatics, aerial performances, fire acts at Valley of the Moon

Somos Puro Love by Somos Tucson & Tucson Love Letter, May 9 — celebration of Latino culture w/ vendors, food, music near Galeria Mitotera

Paper Dolls & Coffee Calls by Keep Tucson Crafty & Stubborn Worn, May 9 — paper doll junk journaling at Di Luna Candles

Retro Game Show Night, May 9 — comedic twist on game shows at 191 Toole

Summer Night Markets, May 9 & May 23 — vendors, rides, games, live entertainment at Old Tucson

Bedazzled Frames Workshop by Gather & Glow Club, May 10 — decorate a frame at Di Luna Candles

Audiobook Walking Club by Stacks Book Club & Tucson Love Letter, May 10 — listen to an audiobook while walking downtown, meet at Hotel Congress

Q***r + Femme Tucson Karaoke Night, May 14 — karaoke w/ siren oasis theme at R Bar

Far Far Away Fest by I Love Tucson, May 16 — medieval Shrek-themed event at 2001 S. Avenida del Sol

Rising Star Wars by Tucson Roller Derby, May 16 — Star Wars-themed roller derby at Michael Ogden Skate Park

Caps & K9s by Kat Swan Art, May 16 — paint your pet on a hat at Bark ’n Berry

Movies in Marana by Marana Parks & Rec, May 16 — “Teen Beach Movie” screening at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park

Watercolor Workshop by Brushes & Boots, May 16 — paint cactus blooms at Di Luna Candles

Soul Food Sunday by Cookin Wit Cort, May 17 — soul food pop-up w/ music at Brick Box Brewery

Trinket Trade Unveiling by Desert Goth Club & Tucson Love Letter, May 17 — trade trinkets + tattoos & crafts at Sigfus Designs

Lipgloss Workshop by Emiliaxocosmetics, May 17 — make your own lipglosses at Di Luna Candles

Free Third Thursday, May 21 — free admission to MOCA + music, food, drinks

Asian Night Market by Tucson Foodie, May 23 — celebration of Asian culture w/ food, vendors, performances at Kino Sports Complex South

Showfolk Swapmeet by Chocolate Box Burlesque, Q***rd Science, Miss Pineapple Presents, May 23 — market for nightlife performers at the Coalition Space

Desert Haze Market, May 23 — shop vintage clothing at Hotel Congress

Mommy & Me Workshop by Magdalenas Home Bakery, May 23 — kids event with crafts and storytime at Di Luna Candles

Postcard Party by Di Luna Candles & Tucson Love Letter, May 23 — postcard decorating, coffee & pastry vendors at Di Luna Candles

Splash of Junk by Artsy Babes Club, May 24 — junk journaling pool party at The Tuxon

Fairycore Market by Desert Goth Club & Emiliaxocosmetics, May 24 — fairy-themed crafts, vendors, photo booth at Hotel McCoy

Summer Night Market, May 29 — 80+ vendors and food at the MSA Annex

The 520 Card Show, May 30-31 — 125+ vendors with cards, toys, anime and collectibles at the TCC

04/28/2026

Things to do in Tucson this weekend 🫶✨ Head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for more!!

I said 12 in the intro but apparently I meant 15 🤪

Mural in the intro is by Sasha Aliza at Hello Bicycle