Apr
21
11:00 AM11:00
Filtering by: Cultural
Apr
20
3:30 PM15:30
Apr
20
2:00 PM14:00
Apr
20
11:00 AM11:00
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
19
7:00 PM19:00
Apr
18
7:00 PM19:00
Jan
25
9:00 AM09:00
Urban Agave Initiative
Join us Saturday morning as we add some beautiful agaves to the Mission Garden: Friends of Tucson's Birthplace.
May
5
to May 6
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
THE annual Cinco de Mayo party hosted by Hotel Congress! This evening is full of live music from Santa Pachita, dancing, and, of course, agave spirits, including drink specials featuring Milagro and El Silencio! Come early for a Mezcal Happy Hour from 7-8pm!
May
5
10:00 AM10:00
FREE Family Friendly Cinco de Mayo Celebration
An event filled with the traditions of the Southwest! Enjoy mariachi band performances, agave spirit tastings, and artist displays. Includes food vendors, a local produce farmers market, local makers, games for the kids, and much more.
May
4
7:00 PM19:00
Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra
Phoenix's diverse collective of musicians and artists, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, are bringing their afrobeat rhythms to the Hotel Congress plaza stage!
May
4
10:00 AM10:00
Agave Expo
Engage all things agave in this pop-up bazaar at the Hotel Congress! Visit local vendors and nurseries while enjoying live music and entertainment for agave spirit tastings and an agave plant you can take home. There will also be Arizona Sonora Desert Museum presentations and a book signing by Chasing Centuries author Ron Parker. Attend expert-led talks given by artists, historians, ethnobotanists, and makers. Enjoy refreshing treats and live music as you explore the world of agave!
Apr
30
7:00 PM19:00
Agave Spirit of a Nation Documentary Screening
Enjoy a free screening of the film Agave: The Spirit of a Nation, which premiered last year at SXSW. Discover how this delicate plant has carried the weight of a nation and the people trying to protect it.
Apr
27
5:30 PM17:30
Agave Roasting Live Demonstration
Taste fresh roasted agave and agave spirits. Plus agave home cooking workshop. Presentations by Jesús García and local wild food chef, Carolyn Niethammer.
Apr
26
to Apr 27
El Tambó Fest
El Tambó Fest 2019 brings together legendary cumbia bands from across the borderlands and cutting edge DJs from across the nation for one night of discussion, food, Don Julio and Mezcal Vago drink specials all night long, and a massive dance party all hosted at two stages at the historic Hotel Congress in downtown Tucson, Arizona. El Tambó Fest understands cumbia not only an irresistible rhythm but also a musical lengua franca that connects our communities across our borderlands region.
Apr
24
6:00 PM18:00
Art Opening: Gina Beca
The female form meets the desertscape in Gina Beca's celebration of Sonoran Fauna and Flora. Explore Beca's beautiful pieces at Hotel Congress.
Price: Free
Apr
23
5:30 PM17:30
Panel Discussion: Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation?
Listen to different opinions about how to share traditional knowledge respectfully. Light refreshments will be served.
May
5
to May 6
Cinco De Mayo
The 10th annual Cinco De Mayo party hosted by Hotel Congress features live music, dancing, and, of course, agave spirits!
May
5
12:00 PM12:00
FREE Family Friendly Cinco De Mayo
Celebrate the arts and cultural heritage of the agave plant at this family friendly event is filled with traditions of the southwest.
May
4
to May 5
El Tambó Fest 2018 Night Two
We welcome some of the producers of the best parties in the nation to converge on Tucson! 11 acts spread across two stages for a night not to be missed.
May
1
5:30 PM17:30
Agave Heritage Festival Documentary Screening
Enjoy two documentaries, Agave is Life and Mesoamerican Diet with a pre-screening Agave and Wild Foods Exhibit and post-screening follow up panel discussions.
Apr
28
6:00 PM18:00
Agave Fiesta
The Agave Heritage Fiesta 10th annual signature event showcases all things agave, including over 30 agave spirits, a cocktail competition, and Agave 101 Seminar.
Apr
27
6:00 PM18:00
Art Exhibit Diane Bombshelter
Art show at Hotel Congress featuring local artist Diane Bombshelter and her new agave inspired collection.
Apr
27
to Apr 28
El Tambó Fest 2018 Night One
Five cumbia bands from across the US-Mexico borderlands meet in Tucson to play together for the first time! Two stages host discussion, irresistible rhythm, and dancing for this landmark celebration of our region’s music.