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Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cox Charities celebrates its 30th anniversary by awarding $150,000 in grants to three Tucson nonprofits supporting K-12 STEM education, food and housing security, and conservation and sustainability—each nonprofit receiving $50K. KVOA
- ➤ Mayor Romero and community volunteers cleaned up La Doce near 12th Avenue and Drexel Road on Thursday morning as part of the Safe City Initiative (removing trash, handing out food, and offering housing assessments) to improve safety. KVOA
- ➤ Tubac Hawkwatch will run today through Tuesday at Ronald R. Morriss County Park (31 Calle Iglesia) as families participate in free birding walks, expert talks, and lectures focused on raptor migration. KGUN 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday near downtown, Dunbar Pavilion opened a new Business Empowerment Center offering shared workspaces and expert-led workshops for Black entrepreneurs. Funded by a $1.1 million federal grant (secured with help from the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva), the center will be fully operational in coming weeks. KGUN 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ASU professor emerita Kristin Gilger will present her memoir 'My Son, the Priest' at the Tucson Festival of Books Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Tucson Sentinel booth on the UA mall — she will discuss her journey of faith following her son's decision to join the Jesuit order. Tucson Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tucson Wildlife Center urges residents to check for nests during spring yard clean-ups so that mourning dove nestlings and other young wildlife are not disturbed — delaying trimming by a few weeks helps these animals depart safely. KVOA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Banner University Medicine Tucson performed its first robotic-assisted living donor nephrectomy using a state-of-the-art robotic system for smaller incisions and faster recovery. The surgery, led by Dr. Ramesh Batra, aided sisters Paula and Clarissa (who needed the transplant due to lupus-related kidney decline). KVOA
- ➤ Today, Pima Animal Care Center is hosting a free spay and neuter event for cats and dogs at Kino North Sports Complex on 2805 E. Ajo Way from 7 to 9 a.m. Pima County residents can also attend a free wellness event offering vaccinations today and Saturday. KVOA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tucson residents will have a chance to escape the soaring heat with fun weekend events (with details available locally) that bring the community together. KVOA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Wildcats fans gathered at a downtown Tucson bar to celebrate an 81-59 NCAA Tournament win over UCF that moves the team closer to a national championship. The victory also boosted local business as patrons filled the newly extended space at The Board Room + enlivened the celebration. KGUN 9
- ➤ The Arizona Wildcats beat UCF 81-59 on Thursday, Mar. 12 in the Big 12 quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals. They will face Iowa State today at 4 p.m. MST on ESPN. The Daily Wildcat
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your wits and enjoy drinks while competing for fun prizes in a vibrant atmosphere.
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The Wildwoods Live
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $18-$28 + fees — Enjoy a lively evening with The Wildwoods from Lincoln, Nebraska, and Gabrielle Pietrangelo.
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Monster Jam
March 20th-22nd — Tucson Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling monster truck action and amazing stunts at this exciting show.
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KXCI’s 2nd Annual Baila el Pueblo Music Festival
4-10 p.m. — St. Augustine Cathedral — Cost info not provided — Celebrate cultural diversity with vibrant music and local food at this all-day festival.
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Nattali Rize Live in Concert
7-11:59 p.m. — The Sea of Glass — Center for the Arts — Experience a high-energy reggae show with Nattali Rize and her band uniting people through music.
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Pat Benatar Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Fox Tucson Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an iconic pop performance from Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.
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Fields IPA Release
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost for drinks varies — Enjoy a refreshing single-hop Mosaic IPA with berry notes and unique can art.
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