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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pima Animal Care Center is hosting adoptable pets from Jersey’s Journeys this week (including Asha, a 2-year-old shepherd mix; Cleopatra, a 7-year-old pitbull mix; Snowflake the bunny; and Terry, a social 10-year-old cat). KGUN 9
- ➤ STAR Village is midway through its one-year pilot and now shelters 82 women, offering bedding, secure storage, and support services for a stable future. Program leaders say residents have clear steps toward permanent housing as the project upgrades with larger tents from donors. KGUN 9
- ➤ The Salvation Army Tucson is asking local sponsors to help send 50 children to Discovery Camp at Camp Ponderosa Ranch in Heber from June 22-26. Each $300 sponsorship covers a weeklong camp filled with activities that support kids in a safe, nurturing environment. KVOA
- ➤ Today, nonprofits — Catholic Community Services and The Salvation Army — are using a share of an $855K payout from Pima County's STCER emergency grants to ease a food and housing crisis in Tucson. The funds will boost food pantries and mortgage assistance for families affected by SNAP delays. KGUN 9
- ➤ Tucson Dragway now offers a safe legal drag racing program for teens, where the Junior Street program for ages 13 to 16 requires an adult chaperone and the High School program for ages 16 to 18 lets licensed drivers race a quarter mile course (fees are $25 and $40 respectively). KOLD News 13
- ➤ On Tuesday, dozens of pickleball players gathered outside Tucson City Hall (255 West Alameda Street) to oppose a proposed fee that would end free play at Udall Park. City council will review the proposed fees before making a decision on the courts on June 9. KGUN 9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lisa Frank’s Instagram posts hint at a return to its long-vacant Tucson campus (6760 S Lisa Frank Ave.) but no official announcement has been made as the facility remains locked and unstaffed. Local interest continues even as the company has not confirmed any plans for reopening. KGUN 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ U of A's Center for Creative Photography acquired nine new archives including a collection from Tucson landscape photographer Jack Dykinga (known for his striking desert images) at the center founded by Ansel Adams. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Tucson is set to host the 44th International Mariachi Conference from Wed, Apr. 29 to May 3. The event will feature over 1,300 students learning from master musicians and folklórico dance experts at venues such as Doubletree Hotel (Wed) and St. Augustine Cathedral (May 3). Tucson Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Tucson honored Reid Park Zoo and Raging Sage Coffee Roasters for their strong composting practices in the Commercial FoodCycle Program. The awards announced yesterday recognized efforts to keep organic waste out of landfills and support the city’s Zero Waste goals. City of Tucson
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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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DJ Mijito & Bisou Burger this FRIDAY!!!
DJ Miijito playing all the jams and Bisou Burger serving up the tastiest burgers in Tucson! THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!
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Late Night Special with Halsero & EZ!!!
Halsero & EZ spinning the tunes that get you going!
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Late Night Special with Halsero & EZ!!!
Halsero & EZ spinning the tunes that get you going!
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Jazz Jam Session
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Unwind with live jazz and the chance for musicians to jam along with Max Goldschmid and the house band.
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Phoneboy and Heart Attack Man Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — 191 Toole — General Admission — Enjoy a night of live music with Phoneboy and Heart Attack Man.
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Aloha Royale Market & Food Truck at The Royal Room, Wednesday, April 29 at 7 PM.
Tiki specials, local vendors, and food by Solid Grindz, plus more.
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Tommy Emmanuel Concert
7:30-9:00 PM — Fox Tucson Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the extraordinary guitar skills of musical legend Tommy Emmanuel.
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Cliff Cash Comedy
7:30-9 p.m. — The Sea of Glass — Center for the Arts — Check the venue for ticket prices — Award-winning comedian Cliff Cash delivers sharp, fearless stand-up that's as smart as it is hilarious.
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Mamma Coal: Solo Performance at Tanque Verde Ranch
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Tanque Verde Ranch — Call for pricing — Experience Mamma Coal's hard-hitting country tunes in a beautiful ranch setting.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy a lively instrumental jazz jam session with talented multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.
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Stravenue Hazy IPA Release
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost varies — Discover the unique flavors of Tucson with this new Hazy IPA featuring bright orange peel and star anise.
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