Good morning, Tucson.

The 3rd Annual Noah Nieto Fundraiser occurs on Mar.

7 at Arby’s near Houghton and Old Vail Road (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) to benefit Candle Lighters, which helps families with children and teens battling cancer and blood disorders; Arby’s donates 25 percent of sales to honor his memory.

Residents are showing support by writing messages on the 'Bring Her Home' banner for Nancy Guthrie and her family outside the News 4 Tucson station (209 W.

Elm St.).

Tucson hosts a range of community events this week including a ballet show at Centennial Hall on Thursday, a rock concert at Steam Pump Ranch on Friday, a children’s event at the Children’s Museum and pollinator party at Valley of the Moon on Saturday, with pet parade festivities on Sunday.

Residents in Jefferson Park voiced concern after the historic Anne Lester House at 1177 E.

Lester St. was demolished, and they worry future development could compromise the area’s early 20th-century charm (neighbors ask for careful planning).

On Friday, Mar. 6, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 13 News anchor Dan Marries will host a carwash at Chuze Fitness at Grant and Craycroft to support Big Brothers Big Sisters.

The event celebrates mentor bond between Gabriella Cervantes and Alayna Love, with Alayna preparing for high school graduation.

Today, a major stretch of 22nd Street between Tucson Boulevard and Cherrybell Stravenue is closed as the city begins a long-term infrastructure project that will replace the 22nd Street Bridge with a six-lane roadway (with added pedestrian and bike paths), resulting in detours for local businesses and drivers.

Tucson Meet Yourself partners with the Smithsonian Institution to join the national Of the People Festival celebrating the U.S. 250th; it will represent the Southwest among 40 festivals nationwide and feature the Of the People Village in October and an interactive kiosk at the Tucson Folk Festival in April.

The 2026 Tucson Festival of Books invites readers to join author talks & interactive workshops at local venues.

The event is scheduled for later in 2026 and aims to bring Tucson's literary community together.

Tucson JATC received a $243K grant to expand its apprenticeship program and will use the funds to offer new training opportunities to local residents in the coming months.

U of A is developing two instruments for the Lazuli space telescope to study exoplanets and improve adaptive optics by 2029.

The initiative uses commercial-driven technology and open science to share results and boost local research.

Pima County Board of Supervisors voted on March 3 to name the Avra Valley wildlife corridor after ecologist William Shaw, who first identified the vital wildlife route.

The naming ceremony will be held on March 6 at Saguaro National Park’s Red Hills Visitor Center.

Pima County Supervisors are meeting soon to decide how to use funds from the Project Blue land sale (which closed Dec.

24, 2025) for a data center campus planned near Interstate 10 and Houghton Road, north of the Pima County Fairgrounds.

Oro Valley’s free Dial-A-Ride service for seniors and people with disabilities faces uncertainty as its future relies on the upcoming RTA Next vote.

Voters must return ballots by March 10 to continue funding the half-cent sales tax that keeps the service running.

Arizona’s men’s basketball clinched the Big 12 Regular Season Title on March 2 at McKale Center with a 73-57 win over Iowa State on senior night, finishing a record 28-2 season.

The team will travel to Boulder on March 7 for its final conference game before the Big 12 Tournament.

Zepparella Tribute Concert

8-10 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Cost not specified — Celebrate the legacy of a beloved band with a spirited musical tribute.

Tucson Tattoo Expo #18

3 PM - 11 PM (Fri) | 11 AM - 11 PM (Sat) | 11 AM - 7 PM (Sun) — Casino Del Sol — $15 Day / $20 Weekend Pass — Explore live tattooing, contests, and art at the vibrant tattoo expo.

Mute Swan Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — La Rosa — Tickets available — Enjoy the melodic experience of Mute Swan performing their song 'Burnt Almonds'.

TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half-Marathon

Half-Marathon — 8 a.m. — Oro Valley, AZ — Entry fee required — Experience an exciting day of running at the Arizona Distance Classic.

Tucson Roadrunners vs. Henderson Silver Knights

6:30 PM — Tucson Arena — Check for ticket prices — Watch the exciting showdown as the Roadrunners face off against the Silver Knights.

Rodney Crowell: Airline Highway Tour

7:30-10:30 p.m. — La Rosa — Cost TBA — Experience a night of award-winning country music from the legendary Rodney Crowell.

Anthony Gomes Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $22+ — Experience Anthony Gomes electrifying the stage with his powerful blues and rock performance.

Hubbell Trading Post at the Tucson Festival of Books

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — The University of Arizona — Free entry — Witness author Gregg in conversation about his latest book ANTIHERO at the Tucson Festival of Books.

Jazz Jam Session

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of improvisational jazz with local musicians and a guest multi-instrumentalist.

El Royale Beer Release

3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Limited edition beer release — Celebrate the launch of a tropical Mai-Tai inspired hazy IPA with pineapple and coconut flavors.