Tucson
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Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Fire Department will hold a memorial ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. at TFD Headquarters — honoring the service of fallen firefighters. KVOA
- ➤ On Sunday, community members gathered at Desert Garden Gallery on Tucson’s eastside for Crafting Resilience’s free workshop where they made bold t-shirts to share messages important to them. Host Regina Dante offers free sewing classes each month that bring locals together. KGUN 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chuchito Valdés + Grammy-nominated Diego Figueiredo will perform a live concert at Tucson’s new La Rosa venue, offering a blend of Afro-Cuban piano and Brazilian guitar improvisations for local music lovers. KVOA
- ➤ A Jazz Vespers honoring MLK was held Jan. 17 at First Presbyterian with local jazz musicians + vocalist Shacara Rogers leading the performance. Arizona Daily Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U of A is serving as mission control for a newly launched space probe to study distant exoplanets and their host stars (the project advances the university’s space research efforts). Arizona Daily Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pima County health officials confirmed a measles case in Tucson (marking the second case in two weeks). Arizona Daily Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Pima Community College’s men’s basketball team won 120 to 70 against Phoenix College at home, improving to 19-0. The Aztecs dominated from the opening tip and will play on the road Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. against Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Tucson Sentinel
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Jenny Scheinman Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees — Experience acclaimed violinist Jenny Scheinman as she brings her unique vision of American music to life.
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P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project
6-10 p.m. — Roadies | Lanes + Games + Gastropub — Ticket prices vary — Experience soulful original music and covers from Tucson's own Paul Opocensky.
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P.O.P - The Paul Opocensky Project
6-10 p.m. — Mercado San Agustín — Check for entry details — Experience soulful acoustic grunge with Tucson's own Paul Opocensky in a vibrant venue.
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Guitar Performance featuring Joaquín Clerch and Soprano Elena Rivera
7-11 p.m. — Holsclaw Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting collaboration of renowned guitarist Joaquín Clerch and acclaimed soprano Elena Rivera in a night of classical music.
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Misael Barraza Diaz CD Release Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 + Dice fees — Experience authentic flamenco as master guitarist Misael Barraza Diaz releases his new album accompanied by talented artists.
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John Stowell Trio Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 — Experience the unique jazz sound of celebrated guitarist John Stowell live on stage.
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Miners Co-op Rock Show
January 30 - February 15 — Sports Park Tucson — Free entry — Discover unique gems, minerals, and handmade treasures from local vendors.
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KALOS Live Performance
7 p.m. — The Sea of Glass — Center for the Arts — Immerse yourself in a captivating evening of maritime-inspired music from the trio Kalos.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Sit in with talented multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and enjoy an evening of jazz jams.
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Grupo Arizona Performance
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$15 + DICE fees — Experience a captivating fusion of classical and jazz music with Grupo Arizona.
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