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Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Tucson Meet Yourself and the TMC Marathon took place in Tucson—both events letting residents experience local culture firsthand. KVOA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The cast and creator of 'Resurrection Blvd.' reunited Sunday at Tucson's Fox Theatre—25 years after the show's groundbreaking premiere. KVOA
- ➤ The Desert Rovers All-Girl Orchestra made a 1930 trek across Arizona as part of the Western Women series that recounts how five young musicians earned their living playing gigs wherever they could. The series details their route and challenges on a historic journey — marking a pioneering chapter in local music history. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ A Tucson landmark was damaged in a fire on Oct 19 — the Ignite Sign Art Museum vows to rebuild the site. KVOA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UA must provide feedback on the White House Compact by the deadline today + several invited universities rejected the offer last week. KVOA
- ➤ Residents in Oro Valley are advised to expect traffic delays as Oracle Road begins median maintenance today; the project will trim trees, remove trash, and control weeds with northbound lane closures daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 24 plus possible extension through Oct. 29. KVOA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday morning at Rudy Garcia Park, over 700 people walked to raise funds for free mammograms and honored breast cancer survivors with group exercises and a flower garden. The event, hosted by SAABE, supported those without insurance and aimed to spread awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. KGUN 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Last Saturday, the Pima Community College men’s soccer team won a 4-0 shutout at Paradise Valley Community College as Mina scored two goals that sparked the victory. The Aztecs had eight shots and key assists and will play their final regular season home game Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Tucson Sentinel
- ➤ The University of Arizona football team lost 31-28 to Houston on Oct. 18 when Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez drilled a 41-yard field goal as time expired+The loss pushed the Wildcats into a bye week while Houston reached bowl eligibility and Arizona looks to bounce back on Nov. 1. The Daily Wildcat
- ➤ The Pima Community College women’s soccer team shut out Paradise Valley with an 8-0 win on Saturday—scoring four goals in each half with seven players getting on the board. The Aztecs will face Scottsdale Community College on Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. Tucson Sentinel
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Tucson Speed Dating for Singles Age 20s/30s
7-9 p.m. — Aloft Tucson University — Ticket required — Experience a fun, fast way to meet potential matches with engaging 6-minute pre-dates.
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10th Annual International Wild Bunch Film Festival
Various times — Galaxy Theatres Tucson — Ticket prices vary — Experience a five-day celebration of the western genre in the largest festival of its kind in the USA.
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Alex Hahn | Reflections Tour
6:30-8 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 — Experience Grammy Award Winning saxophonist Alex Hahn as he re-explores music from his past albums on the Reflections tour.
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Tucson Celtic Festival
5-11 p.m. — Rillito Horse Races — Admission varies — Celebrate Gaelic-Scottish culture with music, games, and the Clan MacFarlane Society hospitality tent.
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Brandee Younger Trio Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $30-$40 Tickets + DICE fees — Experience the revolutionary harp sounds of Brandee Younger and her trio at this special jazz event.
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A Sense of Wonder, a play about Rachel Carson
With "A Sense of Wonder," Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring and preeminent environmental scientist of the 1900s, is brought to life on stage. Sat., Oct. 25, 7:00 PM, in the historic auditorium of Catalina High School, tickets only $5.
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Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 plus DICE fees — Experience an evening of instrumental jazz with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.
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Northwest IPA Beer Release
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost varies — Celebrate the return of a beloved IPA with malt-forward flavors and citrus notes.
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SCALE Roadshow - Pima County Stop
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The L Offices North — Free entry — Dive into workshops and panels aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs in Tucson.
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Halloween Movie Night + Coloring Day
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy spooky films and unleash your creativity with Halloween-themed coloring sheets.
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Ken Ludwig's Moriarty
7:30 p.m. — The Invisible Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a comedic twist on your favorite Sherlock Holmes characters in this engaging performance.
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