Get ready for an electric, jaw-dropping night of blues as Christone “Kingfish” Ingram returns to Downtown Tucson for an unforgettable evening. It sold out last year; it will sell out again. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has become a global blues sensation in just six years since his GRAMMY-nominated debut album Kingfish. Kingfish’s rise to fame was fueled by his electrifying live performances and viral videos, which amassed millions of views even before his debut album. After his debut album Kingfish topped the Billboard Blues Chart for 91 weeks and earned a GRAMMY nomination, Ingram followed up with his 2021 release 662, which also debuted at #1. The album earned him his first GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Blues Album and was hailed by NPR as “astounding.” With his jaw-dropping guitar prowess and captivating vocals, he delivers contemporary blues that resonate with audiences worldwide. Whether headlining his tours or sharing stages with legends like Buddy Guy, Jason Isbell, and The Rolling Stones, Kingfish remains a dynamic force in modern blues — a young artist who respects the past while blazing his trail. Presented live for one night only at The Rialto Theatre.

Witness five remarkable young voices rise to the challenge in a rousing documentary about teenage competitors vying for the title of America’s greatest public speaker. Speak follows five bold high school orators on a high-stakes quest to win the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Nationals, known as the “Super Bowl of public speaking.” Directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and Guy Mossman, the film captures these talented teenagers as they craft and deliver self-written, ten-minute speeches on topics of their choosing, each one tackling urgent social and political issues with eloquence and conviction. Speak is a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced. Experience this Arizona Premiere live at Marroney Theatre.

Come out for an evening of Brazilian jazz through Italy with vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi & guitarist Paul Ricci on their return, featuring Colin McIlrath on bass and Arthur Vint on drums. Following her JazzWeek radio chart-topping album RIOFONIC, vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi embarks on her first westward tour from her home bases of NY, Brazil, and Italy. Italian-born and Brazilian-baptized, via her over 20 albums and touring career in Brazil that includes duets with the legendary Milton Nascimento, Joao Bosco, and Leny Andrade, Mafalda will surprise with her blend of the Brazilian, American, French, and Italian songbook classics wrapped up in an exciting arranging style with NY guitarist Paul Ricci. Their unique takes and improvisational twists blend the familiar with the unexpected. Mafalda connects in a visceral way that has moved audiences from NY’s top jazz clubs to festivals and theaters throughout Europe, S. America and even Bahrain. “Minnozzi is boundlessly expressive… connecting to each lyric viscerally, regardless of language … where everything, including body language and gesture, heightens the emotional impact of her delivery. Minnozzi’s approach to a song is one of a kind.” David Adler, editor-in-chief of JazzTimes magazine. Presented live for one night only at The Century Room.