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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Fire Department will host its annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial on Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. at Fire Central Place to honor fallen heroes including Battalion Chief Patrick Quinn (recognizing his battle with cancer) and active-duty Firefighter Benjamin Call with a keynote by Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell. KVOA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tucson's Downtown Jazz Fiesta brought live jazz performances and diverse music to stages near Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street on MLK Day (as part of the Tucson Jazz Festival) and will continue with more acts through Saturday. KVOA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tucson mayor Regina Romero addressed a crowd at Reid Park during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade on Monday, Jan. 19. Grace Trejo (Arizona Daily) captured the celebration on video. Arizona Daily Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A vaccine clinic will run at Pima County Health Department's Northwest Service Center (noon until 2 p.m.) today following a second measles case confirmed in a traveler, though officials say the risk to the community remains low. KVOA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A recent MoveBuddha report finds that Tucson is predicted to bounce back in 2026 with stronger inbound move ratios amid a trend favoring mid sized university towns in the Southwest. The study also spotlights Tempe as a rising mover, highlighting an overall shift in migration patterns. KOLD News 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pima Community College men’s track & field opened its 2026 season at West Campus Aztec Track with Taylor Brown breaking the 400-meter school record in 47.02 seconds as teammates earned NJCAA qualifying marks, and the team will run at the PVCC Indoor Invitational on Jan. 24 in Phoenix. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ The Pima Community College women's track and field team hosted its first 2026 Indoor Season meet at West Campus Aztec Track on Friday and Saturday, recording two NJCAA Division I qualifiers and multiple school history top-10 marks. The Aztecs will compete on Saturday, Jan. 24 at PVCC in Phoenix. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ The Arizona Wildcats were named the unanimous No. 1 after winning both games last week. The team finished 18-0 (its best start in years) after receiving all 61 media votes on Monday. KOLD News 13
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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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