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Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eighteen Tucson pools will open for summer on Sunday, May 31, with free admission until Aug. 1 (they will be closed on Juneteenth and Independence Day). KGUN 9
- ➤ On May 28, demonstrators held signs and chanted at the Project Blue data center construction site (S. Houghton and E. Brekke) as they voiced local concerns about the project led by Beale Infrastructure. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ A Tohono O'odham detective's youth academy honored fallen officer Bryan Brown, who was killed in August 2020 just before his planned retirement, at a ceremony that celebrated his longstanding service to the community. Arizona Daily Star
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials reported that the Rucker Fire burned around 75 acres in Cochise County on May 26 (fire crews worked to contain the blaze amid challenging conditions). KVOA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind + Saguaro City Music Theatre signed a one-year deal to keep Berger Performing Arts Center open as a local arts hub. Saguaro City will manage the center for the next year while exploring long-term plans for its continued community use. KVOA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A local Arizona worker training hub — focused on chip skills — is expanding its courses to help fill roles in chip factories as tech demand grows. The program will offer hands-on training to boost the skilled workforce in semiconductor manufacturing. Arizona Daily Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Climate experts warn that a record-breaking 'Super El Niño' will worsen Arizona’s summer heat, wildfire risk and occasional flooding later this season. Meteorologists note that past extremes, such as 113 days over 100°F (the longest run recorded), signal more challenging weather for locals. Tucson Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A power outage at the Tucson Processing and Distribution Center caused mail delays for some residents this week — the disruption affected deliveries in parts of Southern Arizona. KVOA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Over the past two weeks, two residents were hospitalized after bee stings and third-generation beekeeper Monica King said the attacks likely came from wild (Africanized) bee colonies, prompting residents to stay cautious near hives. KGUN 9
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20th Annual Meet Me Downtown 5K Night Run & Festival of Miles
6-9 p.m. — Children's Museum Tucson — Registration required — Celebrate community spirit with a night run and a festival featuring awards for participants.
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Jazz Jam
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Experience an evening of lively jazz with Max Goldschmid and the house band in an engaging jam session.
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Amor Deluxe Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hotel Congress — $10 — Tucson guitar legend Naïm Amor brings a night of genre-defying music with his band AMOR DELUXE and supporting acts.
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your trivia skills and enjoy a fun evening with friends while competing for great prizes.
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I Can See Your House From Here Live Performance
6:30 & 8:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $25-$35 tickets + DICE fees — Celebrate a landmark jazz album with live renditions and intimate performances.
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Music for Listeners: Joseph Haydn
1-2:30 p.m. — Donna R. Liggins Recreation Center — Free entry — Discover the genius of Joseph Haydn, a key figure in classical music history.
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Jazz Jam with Cameron Davidson
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Sit in with Cameron Davidson and enjoy a lively instrumental jam night with the house band.
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Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy tasty drinks while competing for gift card prizes.
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Fruit Bats Live in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — La Rosa — Tickets from $86 — Experience the can't-miss live performance by Fruit Bats in Tucson.
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Dad's Vibes & Rides Celebration
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Park Place Mall — Free entry — Celebrate Father's Day with live music, family activities, and an exciting car show.
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