Tucson
Today
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Living Streets Alliance will close a 3.5-mile section of Sixth and Fontana for its free 24th Cyclovia Tucson event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A red flag warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for strong winds & low humidity. KVOA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 10 at 10:30 a.m. in Santa Rita, fire crews treated a person bitten by a rattlesnake before taking the patient to a local hospital (the snake was safely captured for study by a University of Arizona research team). KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Daily Wildcat published its Final Four *Special Edition* print newspaper today for UA and local readers. The student-run, award-winning outlet has served the community with daily news online and in print since 1899. The Daily Wildcat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Willows line nearly a mile of the Santa Cruz River on Tucson’s south side, where new groves (short and tall) and native wetland plants create a vibrant natural scene today. Arizona Daily Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tucson native Quinn Davis competes in her hometown race today + local fans are expected to cheer her performance. KVOA
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TACOS, DRINK SPECIALS & A DJ FOR CYCLOVIA
We'll be opening at 10AM for CYclovia nd will be slingin' street tacos, fresh margaritas beers, wines and other tasty bevs with DJ Becca Dillon spinning som awesome tunes!
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Back To The Future - The Musical
Tues, Apr 14th – Sun, Apr 19th — Centennial Hall UA — Ticket required — Experience the time-traveling adventure of Marty McFly and Doc Brown in this award-winning Broadway adaptation.
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25th Annual Greenhouse Engineering Design & Crop Production Short Course
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Controlled Environment Agriculture Center — Varies — Explore cutting-edge sustainability and innovation in controlled environment agriculture over three days.
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THIS WEEK AT THE ROYAL ROOM! 450 N. 6TH AVE.!!!
DJ'S, TATTOO'S, FOOD TRUCKS AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES! ROYAL INK W/ HALSERO ON THURSDAY W/ ODD DOGS FOOD CART, JEANNINE AND DMITRI ON FRIDAY W/ SUMABOLIVIAN FOOD TRUCK!
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Henderson Silver Knights vs. Tucson Roadrunners
6-9 p.m. — Tucson Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the professional ice hockey clash between the Tucson Roadrunners and the Henderson Silver Knights.
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8th Annual Margarita Festival
6-10 p.m. — The Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch — Free entry — Enjoy margarita tastings, live music, and support local vendors in a scenic desert setting.
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Mamma Coal Full Band Concert
6-10 p.m. — The Maverick King of Clubs — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the lively sounds of Mamma Coal, a rising country music star, alongside her full band in Tucson.
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The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Centennial Hall, Tucson, AZ — Tickets available — Enjoy an entertaining evening with the quirky charm of The Ukulele Orchestra.
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A Night With David Lee Roth
7-11 p.m. — Rialto Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of 'Diamond Dave' in a night of rock and nostalgia.
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Tucson Tango Festival
A thrilling four-day celebration — Times Vary — Tucson Marriott University Park — Various prices — Immerse yourself in tango with international instruction, live music, and social dances.
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Kate Clover + Jenny Don't & The Spurs Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — $15 — Experience the high-energy Country Western sounds of Jenny Don’t and The Spurs.
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