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March 25, 2026 - March 28, 2026
A Teen Odyssey
Embark on a shared journey of connection and reflection in this groundbreaking piece of immersive theatre that blends live performance with technology to create an unforgettable journey for teenagers and adults.
A cutting-edge, immersive physical theatre experience from Mallorca combining live physical performance with smartphone interaction. Using La Fura dels Baus’ Kalliópê app, the show transforms audience members into active participants, exploring identity, belonging, and intergenerational connection. Visually striking and sonically rich, this production is designed to captivate both teens and adults. La Mecànica crafts a unique, high-impact theatrical journey that resonates with contemporary audiences. Please bring your phone fully charged!
By young people for young people: A Teen Odyssey was created with the input of an artistic committee comprised entirely of young people who guided the dramaturgical and aesthetic aspects of the show. This approach to making new works of live performance, encourages open discussion and critical thinking and problem-solving, and gives young people context and insight into the various professions that contribute to the production of a stage performance. Presented in the Roy Place Building in Downtown Tucson.
March 27, 2026
Sonido Rosa
Cumbia Tropicale Dance Party
Come ready to move, groove, and discover your new favorite beats with some of the desert’s best, featuring Pijama Piyama, DJ Humblelianess, and DJ Q. This one’s going to be a good time!
We’re throwing a cumbia party, and you’re invited! Phoenix’s own Pijama Piyama is making the trip south to bring their signature brand of psychedelic cumbia featuring a six-piece whirlwind of danceable grooves inspired by Latin music, Jazz, video games, Frank Zappa, and the multicultural nuances of growing up in The Valley of the Sun.
Holding down the night on either side of the live set are two of Tucson’s finest — DJ Humblelianess and DJ Q, both resident DJs and core members of Sonido Tambó, the crew behind El Tambó, Tucson’s beloved tropical dance party at the Historic Hotel Congress. Get ready to dance as Humblelianess weaves cumbia, house, electronic, and hip-hop into one seamless, irresistible flow, while DJ Q takes you on a journey through sounds from across the Americas and the Caribbean. This is one dance party you don’t want to miss.
March 29, 2026
Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession
Arizona Premiere
Retrace the history of Tiki culture through its collectible Tiki mugs and follow along the story of Fini, an obsessive Tiki mug collector, whose depiction inspired Cabali, a modernist tiki bar in Oro Valley, AZ.
Following its world premiere at the Newport Film Festival in October 2025, this documentary makes its Arizona debut in Tucson before heading to the Vero Beach Film Festival in April. The film explores the history of Tiki culture through its iconic collectible mugs, tracing how a nearly forgotten art form was revived by a passionate global community.
At the heart of the film is a local story. It follows Fini, an obsessive Tiki mug collector whose dedication inspired Cabali — a modernist speakeasy Tiki bar located in Oro Valley, AZ. The screening will be followed by a post-film conversation with members of the filmmaking team and featured voices from the film. Presented in Marroney Theatre.
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April 1, 2026
Kronos Quartet: Ground
World Premiere
Be among the first to experience this powerful new work as Kronos Quartet and Laura Ortman weave Indigenous stories of migration and resilience into music that will move you.
“Broken the boundaries of what string quartets do”– New York Times
San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has blended sounds across lines of culture and era, moving beyond the typical terrain for a string quartet. Through brave sonic explorations into the pressing issues of our time, Kronos has established a worldwide influence. Their work has featured prominently in several films, including A Thousand Thoughts by Sam Green. Most recently, the quartet performed on the soundtrack for Users (2021) and is both seen and heard in the documentary Zappa (2020).
Kronos’ music has been featured in two Academy Award–nominated documentaries: Dirty Wars (2013) and How to Survive a Plague (2012). Kronos has also recorded complete film scores by Jacob Garchik for Guy Maddin’s The Green Fog (2017); Clint Mansell for Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain (2006) and Requiem for a Dream (2000); and Philip Glass for Dracula (1999)—a restored edition of the 1931 Bela Lugosi classic. Presented in La Rosa.
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April 3, 2026
Mackenzie Melemed
Spring Piano Series
Witness nuanced interpretations, technical mastery, and profound artistic insight with the recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, American pianist Mackenzie Melemed. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall.
Recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, American pianist Mackenzie Melemed has emerged as one of his generation’s most distinctive musical voices. A child prodigy, Melemed gave 500 concerts before age 13, including an appearance on The Rosie O’Donnell Show as well as five performances at The White House. A laureate of the 2021 American Pianists Awards and the 1st China International Music Competition, Melemed has collaborated with conductors Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Gerard Schwarz, Michael Stern, Mei-Ann Chen, Yoel Levi, and many others.
He has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Helsinki Philharmonic, and the KBS Symphony at venues like Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts, the Helsinki Music Centre, and Warsaw’s National Philharmonic. Melemed is a Steinway Artist and graduate of The Juilliard School’s prestigious Artist Diploma program, where he studied with Robert McDonald and Emanuel Ax.
April 11, 2026
Alec André
The Tucson Studio
Moving between English and Spanish, Alec André presents an intimate solo performance shaped by desert landscapes, memory, and cross-cultural exchange.
Alec André is the solo project of Mexican-American singer/songwriter and artist Alec André Ruvalcaba. Growing up in the vibrant border town of Nogales, Arizona, André embodies the unique fusion of Latin and American cultures. As a bilingual project, André embraces both English and Spanish as vehicles for storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the Folk Rock/Americana of the 60’s troubadours, the Psychedelic Sambas of Latin Singer/Songwriters, to the haunting melodies of Latin Boleros, André has crafted a collection of songs that are imbued with the spirit of the desert, creating a sonic landscape that is at once intimate and expansive, nostalgic and contemporary, and a tribute to playful creativity and a dedication to pushing the boundaries of not only genre, but also language and culture.
“Dreams of You” is a deeply personal collection of songs born from a year of solitude, transition, and aching honesty. Written during a season spent living in his car and on friends’ couches, André’s second EP captures the raw edges of heartbreak, the quiet moments of reflection, and the ghosts of love that linger in the spaces we leave behind. These songs are the sound of a time coming to an end, a dream coming to life, the sound of prayer, sacrifice, frustration, anger, and joy, fear and desire, tears, the sound of a reflection of the world through human eyes, the sound of love.
Recorded in the desert stillness of Oracle at Rancho Linda Vista, each track unfolds like a page from a journal—nostalgic, aching, and contemplative. With sparse, haunting ballads and intimate lyrics, “Dreams of You” is a cathartic journey through memory, longing, and emotional survival. This is music for the late-night drives, the quiet mornings, and the heavy-hearted in search of something honest. Presented at Sunshine Wine.
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April 12, 2026
Garrison Keillor
with special guest Richard Dworsky
An evening of stand-up, storytelling, and a cappella singing with GRAMMY-winning author, humorist, and radio personality Garrison Keillor. Presented at The Rialto Theatre.
Garrison Keillor is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. There are sung sonnets, limericks, and musical jokes, and the thread that runs through it is the beauty of growing old. There is news from Lake Wobegon, a town booming with new entrepreneurs, makers of artisanal firewood and gourmet meatloaf, breeders of composting worms, and dogs trained to do childcare.
But some things endure, such as the formation of the Living Flag on Main Street, citizens in tight formation wearing red, white, or blue caps, and Mr. Keillor among them, standing close to old neighbors, Myrtle Krebsbach (“Truckstop”) and Julie Christensen (“Bruno, The Fishing Dog”), and Clint Bunsen. And an a cappella sing-along with the audience singing from memory an odd medley of patriotic songs, pop standards, hymns, and ending with the national anthem.
April 14, 2026 - April 18, 2026
Cirque Kikasse
Grab a drink, find your spot, and hold your breath as this traveling circus turns a food truck into a stage for jaw-dropping flips, spins, and stunts you have to see to believe.
“Impressive feats of death-defying acrobatics”– Ludwig Van Toronto
Step into the world of Cirque Kikasse, where dazzling circus artistry meets craft beer and gourmet bites. More than just a show, it’s an immersive experience set on a professional, one-of-a-kind circus stage. Expect breathtaking performances of skill and spectacle, paired with a tempting menu of refreshing beers and delicious meals designed to be enjoyed on the go.
Since its creation in 2020, Cirque Kikasse has been led by world-traveling circus artisans known for daring, unforgettable productions. With its innovative mix of artistry, adaptability, and hospitality, the Cirque Kikasse experience transforms the ordinary into something truly extraordinary.
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April 21, 2026
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Come ready to laugh, cheer, and maybe even sing along with a stage full of ukuleles playing everything from Tchaikovsky to punk rock — with a wink and a grin. This is virtuosity with a side of mischief.
“An oversized dose of unexpected hipness.”– Times Union
Formed in 1985 as the antidote to mindless pop, egocentric rock, and the indulgent bluster of the music business, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain donned black tuxedos and began giving ‘concerts’ in tiny rooms above old pubs. Four decades (and 400,000,000 plucks) later, they’re still thrilling audiences with their offbeat humor and four-stringed virtuosity from Tasmania to the Arctic Circle, Windsor Castle to Carnegie Hall.
There are no drums, pianos, backing tracks, guitars, or banjos, no pitch shifters or electronic trickery – just an astonishing revelation of the rich palette of orchestration afforded by ukuleles and a menagerie of voices in a collision of postpunk performance and old classics. Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a white knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre. From ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, Bluegrass to Broadway, all played on the ‘bonsai guitar”. Presented in Centennial Hall.
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April 26, 2026
If These Walls Could Rock
Join the party in this behind-the-scenes documentary featuring untold stories about LA’s iconic Sunset Marquis Hotel, where music legends created unforgettable moments during the hedonistic period of 70’s and 80s’ rock culture.
If These Walls Could Rock is a raucous, emotional ride through the Sunset Marquis—the secret sanctuary of rock legends for over 60 years. From Ringo to Slash, Cyndi Lauper to Morrissey, its halls echo with iconic stories of debauchery, creativity, and reinvention.
At its heart is a deeper tale: how a visionary founder and his son rescued the Marquis from ruin and rebuilt it as a haven for artists. A love letter to music, mayhem, and the messy magic of family—both blood and chosen. Presented in Marroney Theatre.
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May 1, 2026
Anne-Marie McDermott
Spring Piano Series
Experience one of the most versatile, insightful, respected, and best-reviewed pianists of our time with American pianist Anne-Marie McDermott. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall.
Anne-Marie McDermott is one of the most versatile and acclaimed pianists of her generation, performing concertos, recitals, and chamber music across the United States, Europe, and Asia. She serves as music and artistic director of Colorado’s Bravo! Vail music festival through 2026, as well as artistic director of Florida’s Ocean Reef Chamber Music Festival and Oklahoma State University’s McKnight Center Chamber Music Festival.
McDermott’s repertoire spans from Bach and Beethoven to Prokofiev and contemporary composers. She is currently recording the complete Beethoven piano concertos with Mexico City’s Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería and has released critically acclaimed recordings including Prokofiev’s complete piano sonatas, Bach’s English Suites and Partitas, and Gershwin’s complete works for piano and orchestra with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, she has received the Mortimer Levitt Career Development Award for Women, won the Young Concert Artists auditions, earned an Avery Fisher Career Grant, and received a 2024 Honorary Doctorate from the Manhattan School of Music.
June 20, 2026
Smokey Robinson
A Legacy of Love
When Smokey Robinson takes the stage, you get that unmistakable voice and a masterclass in soul music. This is your chance to see a true icon live, presented by Arizona Arts Live and The Rialto Theatre.
Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over 4 decades of hits. He has received numerous awards, including the Grammy Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honor,s and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He has also been inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.
During the course of his 50-year music career, Robinson has accumulated more than 4,000 songs to his credit and continues to thrill sold-out audiences around the world with his high tenor voice, impeccable timing, and profound sense of lyric. Never resting on his laurels, Smokey Robinson remains a beloved icon in our musical heritage. Presented at the Rialto Theatre.
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POSTPONED: Vitaly Starikov
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POSTPONED Vitaly Starikov Immerse yourself in the virtuosity of RussianIsraeli pianist Vitaly Starikov and Silver Medalist of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and...
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Women of Americana
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Women of Americana Join Cristina Vane and Brennan Leigh for a heartfelt tribute to the roots of American music as we reflect on 250 years of the United StatesJoin us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk gospel and Western swing music...
Trampled by Turtles
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Trampled by Turtles Connect to timeless Americana with masters of newgrass Trampled by Turtles From energetic banjo rolls and rhythms to weathered vocals and longing lyrics they invite you to explore beyond the limits of bluegrass...
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Trampled by Turtles
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Trampled by Turtles Connect to timeless Americana with masters of newgrass Trampled by Turtles From energetic banjo rolls and rhythms to weathered vocals and longing lyrics they invite you to explore beyond the limits of bluegrass...
Camille A. Brown & Dancers
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Camille A Brown amp Dancers Bold and powerful dancers explore a world of cultural freedom and endless possibilities alongside live music and choreographed by five-time Tony Award-nominated Camille A Brown8220Takes her signature...
Britt Warner
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Britt Warner Join Britt Warner at Sunshine Wine for a night of cinematic songwriting and performance blending voice live electronics and collaborative accompaniment with Joe Novelli in a close listening settingBritt Warner is a...
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A Teen Odyssey
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A Teen Odyssey Embark on a shared journey of connection and reflection in this groundbreaking piece of immersive theatre that blends live performance with technology to create an unforgettable journey for teenagers and adultsA cutting-edge...
A Teen Odyssey
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A Teen Odyssey Embark on a shared journey of connection and reflection in this groundbreaking piece of immersive theatre that blends live performance with technology to create an unforgettable journey for teenagers and adultsA cutting-edge...
Sonido Rosa
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Sonido Rosa Come ready to move groove and discover your new favorite beats with some of the desert8217s best featuring Pijama Piyama DJ Humblelianess and DJ Q This ones going to be a good timeWe8217re throwing a cumbia party and youre...
A Teen Odyssey
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A Teen Odyssey Embark on a shared journey of connection and reflection in this groundbreaking piece of immersive theatre that blends live performance with technology to create an unforgettable journey for teenagers and adultsA cutting-edge...
A Teen Odyssey
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A Teen Odyssey Embark on a shared journey of connection and reflection in this groundbreaking piece of immersive theatre that blends live performance with technology to create an unforgettable journey for teenagers and adultsA cutting-edge...
Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession
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Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession Retrace the history of Tiki culture through its collectible Tiki mugs and follow along the story of Fini an obsessive Tiki mug collector whose depiction inspired Cabali a modernist tiki bar in Oro Valley...
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A Teen Odyssey
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A Teen Odyssey Embark on a shared journey of connection and reflection in this groundbreaking piece of immersive theatre that blends live performance with technology to create an unforgettable journey for teenagers and adultsA cutting-edge...
Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession
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Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession Retrace the history of Tiki culture through its collectible Tiki mugs and follow along the story of Fini an obsessive Tiki mug collector whose depiction inspired Cabali a modernist tiki bar in Oro Valley...
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