Good morning, Tucson.

Hundreds of volunteers conducted an annual survey early this morning on Tucson streets to help the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness gather data for planning services for unhoused residents — teams offered $10 McDonald's gift cards for survey participation, which supports local and federal resource efforts.

Tucson's Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase kicks off today and runs through Feb.

8 with 56 shows drawing collectors, sellers, and enthusiasts worldwide — the event features a 440-pound jade boulder at Zaza Gems and 32,000 pre-registrations.

Tucson artist Carra (Mamma Coal) Stasney will host her sixth annual Dolly Parton tribute at La Rosa on Saturday, Jan.

31, celebrating the singer’s 80th birthday with local performers. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Amazon and UPS recently announced job cuts that may affect Tucson workers, prompting Pima County to offer job assistance.

The county will host a Career Fair on Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kino Event Center and provide One Stop services (for dislocated workers).

YouTube star MrBeast visited Biosphere 2 at the University of Arizona recently to explore future technologies that could help support life (the 3.14-acre facility 30 miles north of campus houses over 300 species across five biomes).

Facility leaders and student researchers guided his visit.

A U of A faculty chair — a longtime academic — urged President Suresh Garimella to reverse changes to the honorary degree process that would remove Faculty Senate participation and rely solely on individual faculty input, prompting concerns among professors.

State Rep. Joseph Chaplik sponsored HB2555 that would require retailers to accept cash payments under $100 and ban fees; local Fourth Avenue businesses say many already accept cash while saving on transaction costs.

The bill passed the House Commerce Committee with a 9 to 1 vote.

Health officials confirmed a third measles case in Pima County since New Year's Eve, and they are monitoring for possible exposure risks.

Tucson’s Kino Sports Complex remains under consideration as a 2026 FIFA World Cup training camp, officials said.

FIFA will announce facility selections soon & the final role of the complex is pending.

Miners Co-op Rock Show

January 30 - February 15 — Sports Park Tucson — Free entry — Discover unique gems, minerals, and handmade treasures from local vendors.

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.

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.

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.

Win, Lose or Draw Badly! Retro Game Show Night

6-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $15 + Dice fees — Tucson's longest-running live comedy show featuring artistic chaos and celebrity guests.

Jeffrey Foucault Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $25-$30 + fees — Experience the distinctive voice of Jeffrey Foucault, renowned for his emotional songwriting and captivating live shows.

76th Street Concert

7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $25-$30 — Experience the soul-stirring harmonies of Nashville's Pop/Rock duo 76th Street in an intimate setting.

USA Junior All-American Games

Feb 13-15 — Kino Sports Complex — Competitive youth baseball tournament — Experience thrilling games with over 100 youth teams competing during President's Day weekend.

Fine Valentine Run and Relay 2026

8 AM — Gentle Ben's — Registration fee required — Celebrate love and fitness with exciting races and a fun walk in Tucson.

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of instrumental jams with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.