downtown Tucson

Free rides on Sun Link streetcar this weekend

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“Take the Sun Link to the Rink for FREE on Friday, Nov. 24th courtesy of theTucson Roadrunners!! Starting at 6 p.m. to close. The Roadrunners will play at the Tucson Arena at 7:05 p.m. Board any of the Sun Link stops and exit at Cushing/Granada St. to the arena entrance.” See route information at sunlinkstreetcar.com … Read more

Celebrate 4th of July in Downtown Tucson

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“Celebrate our nation’s independence Downtown this year! Check out the businesses that will be open along with their specials! Street parking is free on holidays!

-Batch Cafe & Bar: open 4pm – midnight
-Chidren’s Museum Tucson: open 9am-5pm *4th of July crafts and activities for kids!
-Crescent Tobacco Shop & Newstand: 10am-8pm *Big Cigar Sale!
-Danny’s Downtown Barbershop: 8:30am-3:30pm
-Even Stevens Sandwhiches: open 7am-10pm *kids activities, BBQ brisket and sandwich specials!
-Fired Pie: open 11am-8pm *20% off food & $3 beer and wine!
-Fox Theatre: 1pm and 4pm *Free showing of classic cartoons!
-Fox Theatre: 2pm and 5pm *Free showing of Disney’s animated The Jungle Book!
-Hotel Congress: open until 2am *drink specials all night plus $3 Otter Pop drinks!
-Hub Restaurant and Ice Creamery: open 11am – midnight
-Johnny Gibson’s Downtown Market: open 7am – midnight
-Pueblo Vida Brewing Company: open 12-10pm *Keg-tapping of our Barrel-Aged Stout infused with local Coffee, Coconut, Vanilla!
-The Screamery: open 12-10pm *Red, White & Blue ice cream!
-The UPS Store: open 10am-3:30pm *20% off all UPS shipping!
-Tucson Convention Center: 7-10pm *Food trucks & family entertainment in west parking lots

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The Big Kahuna Birthday Bash

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A year ago the Sun Link modern streetcar started operations in Tucson.  Here’s their fun way to celebrate  this anniversary — from one shopping destination to another, and rides all day are free on July 25, 2015. By the way, “kahuna” in Hawaiian usually means high priest, if you’re wondering, but it has taken on … Read more

Feb 19 City Council Meetings: Bus Fare Hike, Ronstadt Transit Center Redevelopment

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by Pamela Powers Hannley

At the Feb. 19 study session and evening meeting, the Tucson City Council will consider two issues that could greatly affect bus service in our town.

During the study session, they will consider a proposal to increase bus fares. At the regular evening meeting, they will hear public comments about the proposed redevelopment of the Ronstadt Transit Center. (Proposals and background here.) In between these two meetings, the Tucson Bus Riders Union will have a rally outside of the City Council Chambers, beginning at 4 p.m. (Details and related articles below.)