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ADVERTISER INDEX Bayhorse Tavern ...........................................8 Beyond Bread ............................................25 Boca Tacos y Tequila ...................................5 Brother John’s BBQ ....................................28 Brushfire BBQ ....................Inside Back Cover Buckelew Farms .........................................13 Buffalo Exchange.........................................3 Buffet Bar ......................................................3 Cáfe 54 ................................................. 27, 14 Chic Boutique and Spa ........................ 5, 14 Choice Greens ..........................................10 Dining Directory ....................................17-22 Downtown Tucson Partnership .............14-15 Cáfe 54 Chic Fox Theatre Hub Restaurant Hub Ice Cream Factory Inspired Fitness Jácome Plaza Miss Saigon Playground PokeZone R Bar Series 19 Southern Arizona Transportation Museum Taste of Tucson Dusk Music Fest ...........................................4 Epic Cafe ...................................................22

Fourth Ave Merchants ...............................22 Fox Restaurant Concepts ..........................11 Blanco Culinary Dropout North wildflower Zinburger Frozen Cactus ..................Inside Front Cover Gentle Ben’s .................................................1 Graze ..........................................................10 Guilin Chinese Restaurant ..........................6 Inspired Fitness....................................... 8, 14 Loft Cinema..................................................9 Main Gate Square .....................................23 Miss Saigon .......................................... 12, 14 Onda Güey ..................................................6 Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink ...............................3 Shish Kebab House......................................8 Sun Tran ...................................... Back Cover Sushi Garden ..............................Front Cover Taste of Tucson ....................................... 8, 15 Ten’s Showclub ................Inside Front Cover Tucson Greek Festival ................................16 Tucson Meet Yourself ...................................7 Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show & Sale ...............................................6 Vantage Bowling Centers ...........................5 Wilbur’s Grill/Viscount Suites .....................12

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PARTY TRAYS AVAILABLE

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October 12-14, 2018

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JOURNEY THROUGH TUCSON’S HISTORY & CULTURE

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THE LOFT CINEMA | 3233 E SPEEDWAY BLVD | LOFTCINEMA.ORG | 520-795-7777 (SHOWTIMES)

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT 26 AT 7:30PM “An awe-inspiring piece of filmmaking from Edgar Wright that plays out as a musical through the lens of an action thriller. Sweet, funny and utterly original — you won’t see a film like it this year.” – Terri White, Empire

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STEPHEN KING EDITION SATURDAY, SEPT 29 AT 7:00PM Calling all Children of the Corn! Get ready to spend the night with the Maestro of Mayhem, Stephen King, as The Loft Cinema unleashes twelve straight hours of King-sized horror movie madness!

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WOMEN OF HORROR! ALL THROUGH OCTOBER

This October, The Loft Cinema unleashes a month-long journey into female-driven terror with Women of Horror!, showcasing a scarifying selection of horror films written and directed by women!

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features VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

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BUCKELEW FARM 17000 W. Ajo Way

West of Tucson on Ajo Way For more information visit

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Open All Fridays & Saturdays in October 6 pm - Midnight PLUS College Night October 25 & Halloween Night October 31

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Zombie Paintball Shootout, Games & more Weekly Ticket Discounts & Specials

5K Run for Your Life New Obstacles • Scarier Zombies • More Mud & Great Prizes

Saturday, October 20 THE GOAL IS TO SURVIVE. The 5th annual Zombie Mud Run at Buckelew Farm will be the freakiest, most fun 5K mud race you’ll ever take part in. Go Solo if you dare or sign up as a team.

Climb obstacles… stay alert… and don’t get caught!

Visit BuckelewFarm.com

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15 E Pennington St (520) 428-8775 InspiredFitnessAZ.com

15EE47 Pennington St 15 Pennington N 6th AveSt (520) 428-8775 (520) 428-8775 (520) 884-4778 InspiredFitnessAZ.com InspiredFitnessAZ.com M issSaigonTucson.com

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266 Congress St 17 W Congress CongressSt St 17 W (520)547-3040 207-8201 (520) 547-3040 (520) H UB Downtown.com FoxTucson.com FoxTucson.com

278 Congress StSt 54EEWCongress Congress 278 St (520) 396-3691 (520) 207-7318 (520) 396-3691 PlaygroundTucson.com PokeZoneTucson.com PlaygroundTucson.com

13NN Stone Stone Ave Ave 13 414 N Ave Toole (520)303-1199 303-1199 (520) (520) 623-2223 Series-19.com Series-19.com TucsonH istoricDepot.org

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245EE Congress CongressSt St 245 (520)622-0255 622-0255 (520) UBIceCream.com IceCream.com HHUB

101EE Pennington PenningtonSt St 101 (520)882-5550 882-5550 (520) eillyPizza.com RReillyPizza.com

DowntownTucson Tucson Downtown (520)425-4243 425-4243 (520) TasteofTucsonDowntown.com TasteofTucsonDowntown.com

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BAY HORSE TAVERN 2802 E. Grant Road (between Tucson & Country Club) (520) 326-8554 Daily 2 p.m.-1 a.m.

BayHorseTavern.com • FB: ‘Bay Horse Tavern’

The Bay Horse was established in 1948 and became a favorite of UA faithful. It now serves as legacy to those at UA from their grandparents and parents. It serves free popcorn and cheap beer and several large TV’s for sports viewing. Drive there from Tucson Boulevard and Edison (the back way) or Grant Road (the front way), for easy access and a killer smoking patio!

BEYOND BREAD 3026 N. Campbell Ave. • (520) 322-9965 6260 E. Speedway Blvd. • (520) 747-7477 421 W. Ina Rd. • (520) 461-1111 Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sat 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sun 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

BeyondBread.com

Tucson Born & Bread since 1998, Beyond Bread offers a variety of delicious sandwiches, house-made soups, fresh salads, decadent pastries and a full espresso bar all in a comfortable and friendly environment. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, it’s never been easier to experience Beyond Bread. Order online, eat-in, carry-out, or treat your friends and family from our extensive catering menu.

BLANCO TACOS & TEQUILA 2905 E Skyline Drive • (520) 232-1007 Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Happy Hour: Daily, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

BlancoTacosTequila.com

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We’ve got all the bliss you need at Blanco! Develop your tequila palate with our finely-curated tequila flights, which include three one-ounce pours of an assortment of reposado, anejo, blanco, mezcal and Ultra tequilas and mezcals. Relax and sip a refreshing margarita mixed with our house-made sours and freshly squeezed juice, or our savory á la carte tacos with saucy meats like braised short rib Machaca, carne asada and slow cooked BBQ pork.

BOCA TACOS Y TEQUILA 533 N. 4th Avenue (520) 777-8134 Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sun. noon-8 p.m.

BocaTacos.com • FB: @BocaTacosTequila

New location ... Bigger restaurant ... New menu items ... New drink menu ... Local draft beer ... Bigger Patio! Come and enjoy some great, freshly made ecletic salsas and tacos. We are just off campus —a great location to enjoy a fabulous meal and drinks before and after the UA games. We have the Pac12 Network. Pet friendly patio. Daily Happy Hour. We also cater private events and prepare a unique and individualized menu.

BROTHER JOHN’S BEER, BOURBON & BBQ 1801 N. Stone Ave. (520) 867-6787 Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight BrotherJohnsBBQ.com FB/TW/IG: @BrotherJohnsBBQ

Brother John’s has transformed Tucson’s iconic Wildcat House into a gorgeous mecca for foodies. An award-winning, newly-designed concept houses over 50 draft beers, 300 whiskeys and delicious southern-style BBQ, slow-smoked in-house daily. Live music and sports are also staples of this popular

Tucson destination. Voted Tucson Weekly’s Best New Restaurant in 2016 and an Arizona Daily Star favorite for Tucson’s Best BBQ in 2017 and 2018, among other honors.

BRUSHFIRE BBQ 7080 E. 22nd St. • (520) 867-6050 2745 N. Campbell Ave. • (520) 624-3223 For catering, call (520) 850-0306 BrushfireBBQ.com • FB: @BrushFireBBQ

BrushFire BBQ Co is the best place in Tucson to get tender smokey brisket, pulled pork, and so much more. Wash it all down with a cold BrushFire Red Ale and you’re in BrushFire heaven. Two locations to serve you: Campbell and Glenn or 22nd and Kolb.

Look for Brushfire BBQ at Arizona Stadium and enjoy our delicious food during football games! (First level, northeast corner of the stadium)

BUCKELEW FARM ‘TERROR IN THE CORN’ 17000 W. Ajo Way Fri-Sat nights in October 6 p.m.- midnight Sat Oct. 20: Zombie Mud Run UofA game night: $5.00 off (show ID or ticket stub) College Night: Thu Oct. 25 - $5 off with College ID ... and Halloween Night Specials!

BuckelewFarm.com

Terror in the Corn has been haunting Tucson for 15 years. Voted top haunted attraction in Tucson for five years straight. The haunted cornfield has new spine-chilling scenes every year. Do you dare to enter where your most horrifying dreams become a reality?! Challenge yourself to the Tucson’s best corn maze with a scavenger hunt; shoot the zombies in the paintball shootout; food; sports zone with cold beer and wine; and plenty of other games and activities at Buckelew Farm in October.

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CAFÉ 54

DOWNTOWN TUCSON PARTNERSHIP

54 E. Pennington Street • (520) 622-1907

DowntownTucson.org • FB/TW/IG: @DowntownTucson

Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cafe54.com

With a wide variety of dining, shopping, entertainment and services, Downton Tucson is a great place to explore something new. Visit our website for more information on living, working, playing and more in Downton Tucson. Just a short ride on the Sun Link streetcar!

Dine out for a cause! Café 54 is much more than a great downtown lunch spot with handcrafted sandwiches, salads, and desserts; it’s a nonprofit job training program for adults recovering from serious mental illnesses. Fight stigma and support our trainees as they learn skills for the workplace when you dine at Café 54!

DUSK MUSIC FESTIVAL Armory Park • 221 S. 6th Ave.

CHIC BOUTIQUE & SPA 25 E. Congress Street • (520) 260-0000 Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

ChicBoutiqueAndSpa.com

Chic is a country-meets-city boutique and full-service day spa located in Downtown Tucson. Receive 10 percent off ALL spa services and spa products.

CHOICE GREENS 2829 E. Speedway Blvd.

(520) 319-CHOP Daily 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

ChoiceGreens.com

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BUFFALO EXCHANGE 2001 E. Speedway Blvd. • (520) 795-0508

Choice Greens is home of the design-your-own fresh chopped salads plus delicious sandwiches, panini, soups and desserts. You choose from more than 50 fresh ingredients, dressings and toppings — we create your perfect meal! Convenient dining and takeout service. To view our menu and order online, visit ChoiceGreens.com.

Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

BuffaloExchange.com

Trade in your closet cleanout for cash or trade to put towards new-to-you finds! Shop vintage, designer, current trends, everyday staples, menswear and& more. We buy from open to close, seven days a week, and pay out 30 percent of our selling price in cash or 50 percent in store trade on-the-spot. We donate to local charities with every purchase through our “Tokens for Bags” program, so shopping at Buffalo Exchange makes it easy to give back!

BUFFET BAR & CROCK POT 538 E. 9th Street •(520) 623-6811 Tues-Sun 6 a.m.-2 a.m.

Mon 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

One of America’s top “Dive Bars!” Serving Banquet Coors beer on tap and reasonably priced drinks. 50cent pool and free shuffleboard! Home of the Coors JUMBO! Tucson’s oldest bar serving patrons for more than 82 years!

CULINARY DROPOUT 2543 E. Grant Road • (520) 203-0934 Mon-Wed 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Thu 11 a.m.-12 a.m.

Fri 11a.m.-1 a.m.

Sat 10 a.m.-1 a. m.

Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Happy Hour: Mon–Fri 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

CulinaryDropout.com

Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done with attitude. With crew favorites like house-made pretzel bites, 36-hour pork ribs, and famous fried chicken drizzled with honey, you’ll want to taste everything.

Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or killer cocktail. Live music, free games, craft cocktails, and your favorite classic meals done right.

2018 Festival Dates: Nov. 10 & Nov. 11 DuskMusicFestival.com

DUSK Music Festival returns, Nov. 10-11, 2018 at a new home – Armory Park in Downtown Tucson. With 20plus artists on two stages (including Dillon Francis, Phantogram, Big Gigantic, Cold War Kids, Jai Wolf and Kyle) DUSK will feature exceptional food and beverages from a dozen local chefs and restaurants to go along with backyard games, a classic arcade presented by the new Cobra Arcade Tucson and larger-than-life art installations from Tucson’s Monsoon Collective. This year’s DUSK Music Festival will be bigger and better than ever!

EPIC CAFÉ 745 N. Fourth Ave. • (520) 624-6844 Sun-Sat 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Open 363 days a year

Great coffee, fresh ingredients. A hip eclectic vibe lends itself to a perfect place to meet friends, hang out, study or grab coffee and made-from-scratch bakery items. Free WI-FI, print available, dog-friendly, daily specials. Menu includes Epic Reuben, Lentil Soup, Hummus Platter, breakfast burritos, apple pie and more... Find us now serving your favorites at Arizona Stadium and McKale Center on campus during football and basketball games!

FOX TUCSON THEATRE 17 W. Congress Street • (520) 547-3040 FoxTucson.com

The “Crown Jewel of Downtown,” presents an exciting mix of live entertainment, classic movies and community events all year long in this beautifully restored, historic theatre. With state of the art equipment and world-class acoustics, every show at the Fox creates lasting memories.

FROZEN CACTUS 5769 E. Speedway Blvd. • (520) 495-5316 Mon-Fri open 11a.m. • Sat-Sun open 9 a.m.

FrozenCactus.com

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We are pleased to have 28 HD screens and two 17foot screens (and NFL Sunday Ticket) – establishing a new standard for watching sports. On tap we feature 29 medal-winning crafts beers and more than 140 types of craft beer. We have a private couch VIP area and a full-service patio Our food menu caters to all, we serve food from 11a.m. to midnight every day. We show UFC and PPV events. Come enjoy our beer and wine bar. Newly remodeled by TV’s “Bar Rescue” with signature cocktails and signature menu items.

GENTLE BEN’S BREWING CO.

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HISTORIC FOURTH AVENUE On Fourth Avenue between University Boulevard & 9th Street (520) 624-5004 Hours vary by merchant FourthAvenue.org

Explore more than 120 locally owned stores, restaurants and pubs along a 100-year-old commercial corridor. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Fourth Avenue is truly an Authentic Tucson Experience. A new and unique adventure begins with every visit.

865 E. University Blvd.

(520) 626-4177

HUB RESTAURANT & CREAMERY

GentleBens.com Facebook: @GentleBens

266 E. Congress Street • (520) 207-8201

For well over 40 years, Gentle Ben’s – Arizona’s original craft brewery – has been serving up great food, great beer, and an even better time to aspiring Wildcats and Tucson locals alike. So whether it’s a UofA football game, a late night out with your friends or just another beautiful day in Tucson, come join us for a delicious meal and a quality microbrew. Come check out our newly remodeled bar!

Tucson’s award-winning destination for casual-tofine late-night dining, inventive cocktails and legendary ice cream, served up in a hip, yet family-friendly atmosphere! Founded in 2011, HUB spearheaded downtown Tucson’s revitalization, and continues to set the bar high, with a remodel in 2017 that included a new expanded Private Dining Room.

GRAZE PREMIUM BURGERS

HUB ICE CREAM FACTORY

2721 E. Speedway (520) 269-6888

245 E. Congress Street • (520) 622-0255

Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

GrazePremiumBurgers.com

Graze offers better tasting and better-for-you burgers, nitrate-free hot dogs, a grilled chicken sandwich, fresh cut fries and a signature chopped salad. We use premium antibiotic- and hormonefree beef and free-range chicken. Also available: 100 percent grass-fed beef, veggie burgers and gluten-free buns. Choose from dozens of toppings and dipping sauces and treat yourself to organic sugar cane sodas and premium shakes. View our menu at GrazePremiumBurgers.com.

GUILIN CHINESE RESTAURANT 4445 E. Broadway Blvd. • (520) 320-7768 Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sat 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Sun-11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

GuilinTucson.com

Guilin Chinese Restaurant offers more than 100 menu options, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. We do not use MSG. Try our affordable lunch specials, served daily until 3 p.m. Deliver fee of only $1 to the UA, and students/faculty receive a discount for dining in after 3 p.m. Party trays are available for events.

HUBDowntown.com • FB/IG: @HUBDowntown

HUBIceCream.com • FB/IG: @HUBIceCream

Make your day a little sweeter with handcrafted ice cream and our ever-changing, house-made treats, plus 300 rotating flavors with 24 available at a time!

The new spin-off location from HUB offers fresh waffle-cones, custom shakes, locally inspired popsicles, Choco Tacos, and now catering!

THE LOFT CINEMA 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.

520-795-0844 (theater) 520-795-7777 (showtimes)

INSPIRED FITNESS

Open daily | Hours Vary LoftCinema.com

15 E. Pennington Street • (520) 428.8775

The nonprofit Loft Cinema is home to the largest screen in Southern Arizona and screens the best new independent, foreign and documentary films alongside classics, cult flicks, interactive screening events and more! Our concessions stand offers beer, wine, tamales, sandwiches, pizza (after 5 p.m.), organic popcorn and more!

various class times InspiredFitnessAZ.com

We are a boutique fitness studio offering group classes like TurboKick, Barre, Piyo, Mat Pilates, Buti Yoga, Cycling and more! Visit our brand-new studio in the heart of downtown. Just $99 for Unlimited Monthly classes for students with student ID!

MAIN GATE SQUARE JACOME PLAZA 101 N. Stone Ave. Outdoor Office Hours: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Work, meet, play and eat in Downtown Tucson’s Jacome Plaza! The Outdoor Office in Jacome Plaza features bistro tables and chairs, free Wi-Fi, and free games like giant chess, ping pong, cornhole, and Connect Four.

On University Between Park & Euclid & on Park between 4th Street & 2nd Street (520) 622-8613 Restaurant hours vary, but something is open between 6 a.m. & 3 a.m. (every day, except holidays) MainGatesSquare.com

Discover flavor, style and attitude at our pedestrian-

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NORTH ITALIA

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2995 E. Skyline Dr. • (520) 299-1600

350 E. Congress St. No. 110 (on Herbert Alley) (520) 305-3599

Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • Fri 11a.m.-11 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.-11 p. m. • Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Happy Hour: Mon–Fri 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

NorthItaliaRestaurant.com

At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Choose from our chef’s choice daily pizza, to our house specialty Bolognese, to savory entrees like Squid Ink Mafaldine.

An extensive wine and beer list and expertly crafted cocktails, like the Sicilian Margarita, invite you to pair every savory bite with a refreshing sip.

ONDA GÜEY (520) 344-5019 Daily, 8 a.m.-midnight OndaGuey.com • Also available in both app stores Aspiring couriers: Contact guesumes@gmail.com

Delivery from your favorite Tucson businesses, powered by Tucson’s most trusted courier service – Onda Güey Courier. Services include: Food & beverage restaurant delivery; group ordering; dropoff catering; school and office supplies; wash-andfold laundry services; beer, wine and spirits; printing and reprographic services; paper delivery; local, domestic and international shipping, pickup and delivery; local wholesale; local retail.

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friendly destination. Savor amazing flavors at 30 restaurants and cafes with plenty of outdoor seating.

If it’s fashion you want, find the right style for you or the perfect gift for someone else. Or, relax at one of our seven salons and spas.

MISS SAIGON Campbell: 1072 N. Campbell Ave. • (520) 320-9511 Downtown: 47 N. 6th Ave. • (520) 884-4778 Broadway: 250 S. Craycroft Road •(520) 269-6899 MissSaigonTucson.com

Miss Saigon is one of the most recognized Vietnamese restaurants in Tucson. For the past 13 years in a row, we have received the “Best Vietnamese Restaurant” award from Tucson Weekly. We pride ourselves in the quality food and friendly atmosphere that our restaurants have to offer. Come see why and taste the best and freshest that Miss Saigon Restaurants has to offer.

PLAYGROUND BAR & LOUNGE 278 E. Congress Street (520) 396-3961 PlaygroundTucson.com FB: @playgroundtucson • IG: @playtucson

The newly-remodeled and expanded Playground Bar & Lounge, in the heart of Downtown Tucson, is perfect for watching the Wildcats, NFL Sunday Ticket and EPL soccer or late-night dining! On our picturesque rooftop, enjoy free local live music and DJs,VIP Bottle Service or host your next private event!

POKEZONE 54 W. Congress Street • (520) 207-7318 Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

PokeZoneTucson.com

PokeZone offers build-your-own poke bowls. Poke bowls are deconstructed sushi rolls, dressed in sauce, and topped with fresh ingredients. The PokeZone owners are pharmacists, both University of Arizona alumni. As healthcare professionals, PokeZone’s focus is to deliver fresh, healthy, and customizable poke bowls, tailored to your liking and satisfaction.

RBarTucson.com

R Bar provides craft cocktails and beer, natural wines, spontaneous drink creations, and traditional bar favorites. The ‘Story of Tucson’ steel mural provides a charismatic backdrop to a very unique space.

REILLY CRAFT PIZZA & DRINK 101 E. Pennington Street• (520) 882-5550 Dining: Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • Fri 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sat noon-11 p.m.

Sun noon-9 p.m.

Beer Garden: Mon-Sun 4 p.m.-closing Basement: Mon-Sun 5 p.m.-closing ReillyPizza.com

Pizza… Drinks… Beer Garden… Basement Speakeasy; We are the new breed of hospitality. Our focus is on quality ingredients and quality interactions. We offer three unique venues within one property: our dining room, our beer garden and our basement (a.k.a.“Tough Luck Club”), where you can meet, eat and drink in Tucson’s thriving Downtown.

SERIES 19 13 N. Stone Ave. • (520) 303-1199 Weekdays 4 p.m.-close Fri 4 p.m.-midnight Sat 5 p.m.-midnight Happy Hour: Daily, open-7 p.m.

Series-19.com

Take your time to experience the taste of Arizonamade craft spirits, served in a cocktail, flights, or by the bottle to take home.

SHISH KEBAB HOUSE 5855 E. Broadway Blvd. No. 118 (520) 745-5308 Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun 12-p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Order online at ShishKebabHouseofTucson.com

Dine in and have an authentic Mediterranean cuisine at the Shish Kebab House! Enjoy dishes from all over the Middle East with specialty homemade dishes from grandma’s cookbook and experience back home tastes. Friday and Saturday nights we have belly dancers after 7 p.m., also we offer takeout and catering. Since 1993. We always use Halal chicken and lamb.

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SOUTHERN ARIZONA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM 414 N. Toole Ave. • (520) 623-2223 Tue/Wed/Thu 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fri/Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

TucsonHistoricDepot.org

The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum preserves and interprets railroad heritage in Tucson and the surrounding region via the museum’s educational outreach, oral history and archival collections. Exhibits/features include Steam Locomotive #1673 (“star” of the film “Oklahoma” back in 1955), depot model, interactive exhibits, audio phones, a Doc Holliday/Wyatt Earp sculpture and living history throughout the AMTRACK Depot.

SUN LINK STREETCAR sunlinkstreetcar.com

Riding Sun Link will get you close to 100-plus eateries, 150-plus shops, and 30-plus bars and clubs around the University, Main Gate Square, Fourth Avenue, Downtown and Mercado San Agustín. Getting there is half the fun when you ride Sun Link. Take the cool and comfortable streetcar and leave the driving and parking to someone else.

SUSHI GARDEN 3048 E. Broadway Blvd.

(Broadway Village) (520)326-4700 7401 N. La Cholla (Foothills Mall) (520) 877-8744 Mon-Wed 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • Thu-Fri 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sat noon-11 p.m.

Sun noon-10 p.m.

[Hours may vary by location] SushiGarden.com

Sushi Garden has one of the largest sushi bars in town. Voted Tucson’s Best Sushi seven times by Tucson Weekly readers and a Tucson Lifestyle Culinary Award winner for eight years. Fresh seafood flown in daily. All-you-can-eat Sushi offered daily. Full service bar and wine list. Sushi bar open all day.

TASTE OF TUCSON DOWNTOWN CULINARY & CULTURAL TOUR (520) 904-2119 or (520) 425-4243 Book online or call TasteOfTucsonDowntown.com FB/IG: @TasteTucsonDowntown

Your Taste of Tucson Downtown tour will take you on a tasty and informative journey through the historic

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sights and local eateries of Downtown Tucson. On your guided walking tour you will: Discover some of Tucson’s rich history; Enjoy a variety of pre-selected menu items at downtown restaurants; Learn what inspires local chefs; Ride the modern streetcar; Meet new friends; Join us and discover why Tucson is a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy!

TEN’S SHOWCLUB 5120 E. Speedway Blvd.

(520) 325-8367 Open daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

TensShowclub.com

Come and try a Tucson tradition and party with us at Ten’s Showclub. We have hundreds of gorgeous entertainers, with complimentary lunch daily until 2 p.m. All UFC Fights. All major sporting events. VIP Penthouse available for parties. 50-cent wings during football, 2-for-1 drinks until 7 p.m., and many other great specials. No cover with student ID.

43RD ANNUAL TUCSON GREEK FESTIVAL 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road (Hosted by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church) Thu, Sept. 27 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Fri, Sept. 28 5 p.m.-11 p.m.

Sat, Sept. 29 4 p.m.-11 p.m.

Sun. Sept. 30 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

TucsonGreekFestival.com FB/TW/IG: @TucsonGreekFest

At the 2018 Tucson Greek Festival, you’ll eat, drink and dance like a Greek! Enjoy authentic Greek food, pastries, and family activities. We will be featuring Synthesi Greek band, DJ Clint P, and the PanAthenian Dancers are set to perform daily. Join us in the Barrio Brewing Taverna and Green Things Beer Garden where we will be serving assorted wine and beer.

TUCSON MEET YOURSELF Festival takes place in Downtown Tucson: at the heart of the city’s civic center Fri, Oct. 12 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sat, Oct. 13 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sun, Oct. 14 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

TucsonMeetYourself.org

Tucson Meet Yourself is an annual celebration of the living traditional arts of Southern Arizona’s and Northern Mexico’s diverse ethnic and folk communities. Each October, the three-day event features hundreds of artisans, home cooks, dancers, musicians and special exhibits that celebrate and honor beauty in all its diverse, informal, and everyday forms.

17TH ANNUAL TUCSON REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN SHOW & SALE 3750 E. Irvington Road (Tucson Expo Center) Sat, Oct. 6 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sun, Oct. 7 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

TucsonReptileShow.com • FB: @SerpenSauria

At the 17th annual Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show & Sale, experience 50,000 square-feet of reptiles for sale and display. This year’s two-day show and sale include a petting zoo with alligators, giant tortoises, monitor lizards, snakes. supplies, art, books, and anything reptilian – in addition to a huge exotic venomous snakes display and reptile photography symposium

VANTAGE BOWLING CENTERS Lucky Strike Bowl 4015 E. Speedway Blvd. • (520) 327-4926 Cactus Bowl 3665 S 16th Ave. • (520) 327-6561 Fiesta Lanes 501 W. River Road • (520) 887-2695 Tucson Bowl 7020 E. 21st St. • (520) 747-1363 Continued on page 22

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Vantage Bowling | Continued from page 21 Serving Tucson with four locations, Vantage Bowling Centers offers late night bowling specials from 9 p.m. to close, seven nights a week. Enjoy nightly specials at all four locations (check our website). Friday and Saturdays include Cyber Bowl (50,000 watts of light and sound). Book your next fraternity or sorority event with us.

Ask about our free transportation.

WILBUR’S GRILL 4855 E. Broadway Blvd. • (520) 745-6500

7037 N. Oracle Road • (520) 219-4230 Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • Happy Hour: Daily, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

FoxRC.com/Restaurants/Wildflower-American-Cuisine

Inspired by food from all over the world, the Wildflower menu brings you modern American cuisine with a diversity of flavors from classic favorites to fresh seasonal dishes. Our Short Rib Ravioli or our Homestyle Pot Pie will take you back in time. Celebrate with fresh dishes like Lobster Salad tossed in white truffle vinaigrette or Spanish Paella. Lovingly pair any of our dishes with our extensive variety of drinks from sangria and scotch to our signature cocktails.

Daily, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

ViscountSuites.com

Good times and great sports at Wilbur’s! Follow your favorite team on one of our 16 flat screen TVs. Get in the game at Wilbur’s Grill, located within Tucson’s Viscount Suite Hotel. Wilbur’s named to honor the beloved University of Arizona Wildcat mascot, is a favorite Tucson gathering place for anybody who loves sports and great food. Our extensive menu highlights the best burgers, salads, sandwiches and seafood in town. Enjoy the Super Bowl, March Madness and the Pac-12 Network on the high-definition flat screens as you ponder the extensive cocktail beer and wine list.

ZINBURGER 6390 E. Grant Road • (520) 298-2020 1865 E. River Road #101 • (520) 299-7799 Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Happy Hour: Daily, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

ZinburgerAZ.com

Who doesn’t love a mouthwatering hamburger accompanied by a cold, creamy milkshake – especially when surrounded by fields of green grass, the smell of burgers sizzling on the flat top, and some of the happiest people on the block? Our burgers are fun, tasty, slightly indulgent, and always zin-fully delicious. With private dining rooms available at our Grant location, there’s always a reason to celebrate.

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SALADS AND SOUPS Of Epic Flavor

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Open 363 Days a year from 6 am-9 pm

OMELETTE BAR COMBO PLATES VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Everything on the menu

epiccafe.com 745 North Fourth Avenue (at University)

EAT DRINK PLAY FOURTHAVENUE.ORG

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Dine out for a cause! Cafe 54 is much more than a great downtown lunch spot: it's a nonprofit job training program for adults recovering from serious mental illnesses. Fight the stigma of mental illness and support our trainees as they learn new skills for the workplace when you dine at Cafe 54!

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Open for lunch Monday—Friday 11 am—2 pm We cater, too!

Visit www.cafe54.org for our menu and more.

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520.622.1907

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